The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 253 - 253 253 Being Remembered by Someone (5)_1

?Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Being Remembered by Someone (5)_1 Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Being Remembered by Someone (5)_1 Perhaps, Chu Suifeng was confident about this trait of hers, which was why he handed the indenture to her so openly. Maybe it was to grant her peace of mind.

Regardless of the consequences, Lin Ziyin pretended to be oblivious, smiling faintly as she let Yu Shaohui take and store the indenture.

There was a lot to prepare that night. Though it was a roast duck shop, it also dealt with other duck businesses. Smoked duck, braised duck, duck neck and duck beak, they had it all. They even had to prepare some vegetarian dishes!

Si Jinhan was only there to spectate; he knew nothing about running a business and left after spending some time in the shop.

Lin Ziyin and Zige, however, were busy in the shop until midnight, staying in the guest rooms in the backyard for the night.

Before dawn the next day, Yu Shaohui and the shop clerks went to get ducks from the Guo Family.

Lin Ziyin started to get hands-on. Choosing the right duck for roasting was crucial, they had to weigh over six Jin, with three parts lean and seven parts fat. This would ensure a succulent roast duck. The roasting process was also important, it had to be manually rotated consistently, and only the back and sides of the duck could be roasted.

The charcoal fire in the old-style stove illuminated Lin Ziyin’s face, making her glow. The trainees watched nervously with their eyes wide open, not daring to blink.

Brushing and stuffing… they feared missing a single detail.

In the kitchen on the left, a few small burners held dough skins. Several young servants guarded them, working briskly.

Once the major tasks were completed, Lin Ziyin checked on the braised duck in the pot. The necks, wings, and legs were sold separately, quite surprisingly.

Feng City wasn’t small, but the grand affair of Prince Ling and the third son of the Si Family, opening a shop, had reached the ears of all the noble families.

To save face for the Prince and the third son, heads of every household came to the shop.

Soon, the shop was filled with customers, most of whom came for the roast duck.

Once customers entered, the shopkeepers immediately busied themselves.

Cutting the duck, chopping onions, serving sweet bean sauce. Due to lack of training, everyone seemed somewhat flustered. Nevertheless, none of the distinguished guests dared to lose their temper or rush them.

“Exceptional.” Many people couldn’t stop singing praises after eating the roast duck. Of course, there were some envious of the Si Family bragging about the bustling scene. Even a fool could tell that the Si Family was bound to have a steady income from now on.

“The spice is just right, the flavor is excellent.” Some ordered braised duck as Lin Ziyin used her own chili, a condiment not yet available in the market, which won over many palates.

Shopkeeper Liao never imagined that a mere duck could make so many people bow down. If people initially came to give face to the Prince, now even more were genuinely fond of the roast and braised ducks from Linji.

“In the future, we’ll also sell Peking duck, soy sauce duck, and old duck soup. You all should learn well.” Lin Ziyin instructed.

Shopkeeper Liao, having witnessed the entire process, understood why Lin Ziyin dared to use the manpower provided by the Prince. Regardless of the type of duck dish, they all required the Lin Family’s unique seasoning formula. For instance, even if you’ve mastered the roasting techniques for the roast duck, without the Lin Family’s seasoning, no one could replicate its taste.

The two sisters stayed in the City for half a month. Lin Changshu and Wu Dayou, worried, had visited a few times, but seeing everyone busy in the shop, they stopped coming.

They didn’t come, but the Guo Family did.

The Guo Family was quite upset. They had raised a lot of ducks and not only worried about the lack of market for their ducks, but also what to do with the surplus of duck eggs. But now, a few hundred ducks were almost sold out in less than a month. They struggled to keep up with the supply of ducklings.