Marry a concubine? Reborn to move out of the mansion and marry a general

Cheng Sen touched his rough cheek which had been used for more than forty years, and laughed foolishly:

"Boss, this store is just in front of the alley. The carriage can't pass through. I'd like to trouble you to get off and walk a distance."

Gu Feiwan was sitting there feeling a little suffocated, and jumped off the carriage neatly upon hearing this:

"You lead the way, and I'll follow."

Cheng Sen seemed to be afraid that Gu Feiwan would ask more questions, so he kept telling the story of this alley along the way:

"Boss, you don't know that most of the people living in this alley are the elderly, the weak, women and children. The men in the families have all joined the army, and the rest of them are craning their necks at home, hoping that their ancestors' graves will be filled with smoke. They can earn military merits and go to the government to exchange for money and jobs, so that their lives can be better. But I have lived in Qingshan City for more than 40 years, and I have never heard of a few officers here. Instead, I often hear that a man has not returned home for more than ten years, and there is no news sent home. It is uncertain whether he is alive or dead!"

Gu Feiwan remained silent. Most of the lower-class people who had to join the army to support their families were extremely poor and had no land.

As long as there is a way to make a living, they all think about taking care of their parents, raising lots of children, and having a warm bed with their wife.

But the borders have to be guarded by someone. No matter how afraid people are when they join the army, once they are on the battlefield and face the enemy, they will just charge forward with red eyes. They don't have time to think about life and death.

It's just hard for the elderly parents waiting at home, the hungry children to be fed, and the daughter-in-law who has to stay alone in the empty house and take on the responsibility of supporting the whole family.

"However, after the general came to Qingshan City two years ago, the military families here have had a much better life. Not only do people come to visit every ten days, but the government also registers the elderly over sixty years old and children under three years old, and they can receive food from the government every month based on the number of people."

Gu Feiwan heard this and asked, "It was at that time that Manager Cheng and the general became friends, right?"

Cheng Sen chuckled: "How dare I flirt with the general? I am just following the general's orders!"

"Madam, please look, the dining area is in front!" Cheng Sen took two quick steps forward and knocked on the door:

"Wang family, the distinguished guest has arrived!"

Gu Feiwan stood in front of the door, and after taking a closer look, he was somewhat surprised.

This is clearly a private residence, and a small one at that. There isn't even a plaque at the door. How could it be a restaurant?

Just when Gu Feiwan was puzzled, the wooden door creaked open, revealing a girl's face. Seeing Cheng Sen, she was delighted:

"Boss Cheng is here, please come in!"

Cheng Sen stepped in and opened the wooden door as wide as possible: "Boss, this is the place I mentioned for dinner!"

When Gu Feiwan entered the yard, she saw a woman wearing an apron, busying herself under the thatched shed in the yard.

"Is this Mr. Cheng's distinguished guest? He is so handsome!" The woman waved her hand and greeted him enthusiastically.

Gu Feiwan took a casual look at her. The woman looked to be in her fifties, with most of her hair already white, with a few black strands mixed in, which made her look quite eye-catching. Although she looked weathered, she was neatly dressed, and even the patches on her clothes were sewn neatly without a single thread loose.

Cheng Sen cleared his throat and said, "Just keep busy. We're all a little hungry!"

The woman quickly agreed: "It's already been prepared, we're just waiting for the guests to arrive and serve them!"

Cheng Sen seemed to come here often, and he moved the tables and chairs out of the wing room with familiarity:

"Boss, let's have dinner in the yard. It's bright and spacious here!"

Gu Feiwan glanced at the yard and pointed: "Just over there, there's thatched grass above your head, it's cool too!"

Cheng Sen agreed and moved the tables and chairs neatly. The girl who opened the door took a rag and wiped the tables and chairs: "Madam, they are all clean, you can sit down!"

Qingshuang took a step forward, took out a clean white handkerchief from her sleeve, and wiped the table and chairs. Seeing that the handkerchief was still white, she said to Gu Feiwan:

"Girl, please sit down."

The little girl was stunned, her eyes fixed on the handkerchief in Qingshuang's hand.

Seeing this, Qingshuang waved her handkerchief and said, "Do you want this?"

The little girl's eyes lit up, and just as she was about to speak, the woman slapped her on the head from behind:

"That's rude! Hurry up and serve tea to the guests!"

The little girl pouted and went into the house reluctantly.

The woman apologized with a smile: "Don't blame me, sir. We are from a small family and have no knowledge. The maid in my house is short-sighted. I will teach her a lesson later!"

Gu Feiwan waved her hand: "It's okay, she's still a child, she'll naturally like something nice, it's not a good thing to begin with, I'll ask Qingshuang to leave two for her to play with."

The woman did not refuse, but thanked him profusely, as if she had obtained some treasure.

After a while, the food was served.

A pot of braised beef, cut into even thicknesses, with dipping sauce on the side. Just the smell of it, a spicy rushes straight to your head.

A pot of mutton clear soup, with all the floating oil skimmed off, the soup is bright in color, and a handful of green garlic sprinkled before serving makes it even more fragrant.

A shiny roasted chicken looks like an ordinary roasted chicken, but as soon as it is served, a strange aroma spreads out.

A pot of stir-fried turnips, green and attractive, and a pot of stir-fried yam and black fungus, garnished with red peppers, with all the colors, aromas and flavors.

There were also two pots of fried fruits, but Gu Feiwan couldn't recognize them.

Qing Shuang looked at the table in embarrassment and muttered, "Who uses such a big basin to store vegetables?"

Upon hearing this, the woman quickly explained: "Miss, you don't know, here in Xishu, we value large portions and fullness. A plate that is too small is not enough for one person!"

Just as Qingshuang was about to say something else, she was stopped by Gu Feiwan: "I think it's pretty good. The dishes look ordinary, but if you look closely, you can see that they were carefully made. It was recommended by the shopkeeper Cheng, so I think it can't be wrong. Qingshuang, help me pick up some food."

Cheng Sen sat down sideways and said, "Boss, you have a good eye. These foods may look ordinary, but in the whole Qingshan City, only this restaurant can make such delicious food!"

Gu Feiwan tasted the turnip first and nodded, "It's cooked to perfection, crisp and refreshing."

When the woman saw that the guests had started to eat, she took the little girl and went to the side room.

"Mom, I haven't eaten meat for a long time!" The little girl complained from the side room.

But the sound soon died down, presumably silencing the woman.

Gu Feiwan tried every dish and praised them repeatedly: "It's really good, very different from what I usually eat. These menus are unique and can make people eat a big bowl of rice!"

Cheng Sen smiled and said, "Boss, you're right. These are delicious and filling. They're really enjoyable to eat!"

There was a lot of food on the table, and Gu Feiwan was very full. Seeing that there was still a lot left, he said to Qingshuang:

"You sit down and eat too, don't worry about me!"

Qingshuang was not a reserved person. After hearing what Gu Feiwan said, she sat down calmly, picked up the chopsticks again, and ate happily.

Cheng Sen had a big appetite, and when Gu Feiwan put down his chopsticks, he ate even more happily.

After a hearty meal, he put down his chopsticks and sighed with satisfaction:

"If I could eat like this every day, my life would be perfect!"