"Manager, this story you've woven is excellent. Once this one day spring spreads, storytellers will surely propagate this tale."
After a brief silence, one of the surrounding diners laughed aloud.
Many people didn't believe this, taking it as a fabricated story.
"What, Brother Li, do you think this story is false?"
Hearing this, someone beside him asked.
The others also turned their heads, wanting to know why he thought it was false.
The person who had just spoken smiled and said,
"Everyone, think carefully. According to the Manager, this is Expert. Perhaps he is that mysterious Expert from the storybooks, one who understands the Dao."
"Such a Expert, coming here to buy that wine recipe from this Manager, do you all think this is possible?"
"Not to mention, just one pot of wine made this Expert go to the Underworld to help retrieve that wine recipe."
When these words came out, everyone around was stunned, and after thinking about it, they seemed to agree that it did make some sense.
Previously, that one day spring, although it was also a fine wine in Chang'an, it was far inferior to what it was now.
For such a fine wine to attract a Expert who wanted to buy the wine recipe, it indeed made people suspicious.
Thinking about it this way, this matter was most likely false.
Thinking of this, many people laughed aloud, "The Manager has fabricated a good story; I almost believed your words!"
"This story is quite good; those storytellers will surely like it."
"Tsk, with this fine wine, and this story to accompany it, it's not bad at all."
At this moment, everyone burst into laughter.
They thought the story fabricated by Manager Qian was quite good, so they didn't criticize Manager Qian.
Manager Qian smiled at this, not finding it strange that these people didn't believe it.
If he hadn't truly tried out the complete one day spring, he would have suspected this matter was false himself.
"Since you all think this matter is false, then just treat it as a side dish for your wine."
Manager Qian smiled, motioned for everyone to enjoy their drinks, and then turned back to the counter.
The waiter beside him seemed a bit nervous at this moment. Seeing that no one around was paying attention to him, he finally approached the Manager.
"Manager, I offended that Expert yesterday. Expert didn't say anything bad about me in front of the City God, did he?"
The waiter seemed extremely nervous and fearful at this moment, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
If that person had really said something bad, wouldn't he be finished?
The Manager looked at the waiter's appearance and found it somewhat amusing.
This was good, it would teach him a lesson and prevent him from gossiping behind people's backs in the future.
A place like Chang'an was not somewhere one could speak carelessly.
"You, just control your own mouth. Don't speak so carelessly in the future, and you should be fine."
"Really?"
The waiter, who had been full of trepidation, brightened at these words.
If that was the case, then it should mean he was fine, right?
The Manager glanced at him and then said, "That depends on your future behavior."
Manager Qian didn't know if He Xiuyuan had said anything extra in front of the City God, but judging by He Xiuyuan's previous demeanor, he felt that He Xiuyuan was not a petty person.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered with the wine recipe and would have been angered by the waiter's loose tongue, extending his wrath to Manager Qian as well.
Those fellows just now said, how could a Expert help out just for a pot of wine?
It's just a pity they weren't that Expert, so how could they understand his way of doing things?
Manager Qian thought of this, then looked at the waiter in front of him.
"Oh, right, do you still remember what Expert and the maid looked like yesterday? Go inquire around and see if you can find out where they are staying in Chang'an."
Manager Qian also remembered the important matter at this moment.
Since he knew there was such a Expert and he had received his kindness, he absolutely had to find him and repay this kindness!
If possible, he also wanted to befriend this Expert.
However, he estimated that this Expert probably didn't live in Chang'an and was just passing through temporarily.
Otherwise, having been in Chang'an for so many years, he wouldn't have only met this seemingly fond-of-wine Expert today.
"Ah?"
The waiter was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded in agreement.
"What about things in the shop...?"
"Others can do it. You just go find him. If you can find him, I'll reward you handsomely."
Manager Qian waved his hand and said.
The waiter's face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly turned and left the tavern to go find He Xiuyuan.
.........
Song Family.
He Xiuyuan was currently still listening to others' casual chatter here. Wine cups clinked on the table, and scholars occasionally recited poems, making it very lively.
The wine table was lively, but unfortunately, the wine wasn't very good.
The wine in He Xiuyuan's cup had barely been touched.
"Gentlemen, do you know of the Hall of Hundred Flowers?"
After three rounds of wine at the table, a scholar suddenly asked mysteriously, leaning forward.
"The Hall of Hundred Flowers? Isn't that the scenic spot Empress Wu had built during the Wu Dynasty?"
A scholar beside him thought for a moment and said.
Speaking of which, Empress Wu was indeed remarkable, controlling the imperial court for decades as a woman. Because she loved flowers, she had the Hall of Hundred Flowers built.
However, after the Hall of Hundred Flowers was built, a problem arose.
That was, flowers all have their blooming periods. Empress Wu wanted all the flowers to bloom for her at once, and so a royal decree was issued.
However, after the decree was issued, the flowers remained unmoved.
Empress Wu was furious at this and then issued another decree, saying that if any flowers were willing to bloom for her, they would be named Baihua Fairy.
Yet, after this decree was issued, still no flowers bloomed.
Thereafter, rumors spread among the populace that Empress Wu did not have the will of Heaven, and her power gradually waned.
As the Son of Heaven, to be unable to make the hundred flowers bloom, this matter caused Empress Wu to lose all her prestige.
"Brother, why do you suddenly bring up this place?"
After everyone recalled the story of the Hall of Hundred Flowers, they asked curiously.
"Hehe, some time ago I passed by the Hall of Hundred Flowers. One night, I got up to relieve myself, and in a daze, I saw all the flowers in the Hall of Hundred Flowers blooming. Do you know how beautiful it was then?"
The scholar in front of them immediately spoke mysteriously, "I think, at that time, there must have been a Baihua Fairy there, which made the hundred flowers bloom!"
When the scholar finished speaking, everyone looked at him speechless, "Brother, you must be drunk!"
What Baihua Fairy? Where in this world is there any Baihua Fairy?