Everyday Life at a Bianjing Eatery

[Look forward to my upcoming column novel, The Little Lady of the Northern Song] Xia Zhaoyao never imagined she would transmigrate, let alone become an orphan. The good news was that she had no parents, so no awful relatives could guilt-trip her. The bad news was that she was desperately poor. Fortunately, she had a Seasoning System. Want malatang? Herbal bone broth base, coming right up. Craving seafood in spicy sauce? Sweet, spicy, numbing seafood sauce, you name it. Tired of all that and want milk tea? No problem! Non-dairy creamer and iced Bingle are all available! One day, a scholar came to her stall holding a marriage contract and claimed to be her fiancé. Xia Zhaoyao didn't even look up. As a modern woman, she wasn't about to accept a feudal arranged marriage. But when she looked up, Xia Zhaoyao was stunned. Arranged marriages are great after all! Where else could she find such a handsome, kindhearted, scholarly husband who was so virtuous and considerate? Theme: In life, nothing matters more than good food and drink.