Song Yunzhao entrusted the matter to Zhang Maoquan, instructing him carefully, "Everyone must be hand-picked, and the formula must absolutely not be leaked. You are to oversee it personally. I'll also give you five spots for your own use, but you must screen the individuals carefully."
If she was eating meat, her people had to get some broth.
Zhang Maoquan had his own network of connections, and since Song Yunzhao was giving him this prestige, he would naturally be even more loyal to her.
As expected, Zhang Maoquan was overjoyed. He accepted the task with solemn gravity before leaving gleefully.
'He truly hadn't misjudged her. Lady Ming was a good mistress, one who knew to let him have a taste of the broth.'
'Five spots weren't many, but they represented Her Ladyship's trust. It would also show outsiders his influence—she was helping establish his authority.'
'He couldn't fail his mistress's trust. He had to do this job perfectly!'
