The excitement in Qinghefang soon spread to the Duwei Mansion in the north of the city.
Because his wife, Princess Jinqian, rushed to Luyan Port last night, on the Double Ninth Festival, Tang Ru deliberately invited Concubine Yue and Princes Lin Tingkai and Lin Tingyan to the house to host a banquet. He also wanted to take advantage of Princess Jinqian to resolve the recent incident.
The rift with the two imperial uncles.
After hearing about Yuan Lai's restaurant, Lin Jinqian couldn't hold it anymore and scolded him directly in front of everyone: "The prince and concubine of the noble vassal have degenerated themselves and engaged in the activities of three religions and nine schools. How can Prince Pingning just sit back and watch?"
The truth is really absurd. He really came from the countryside and doesn’t know what dignity and dignity are.”
The couple had some ulterior motives for sending a lot of slutty girls to their husband a while ago. She hasn't settled the debt yet, so she just happened to go over today to see what kind of powerful people these two are.
Looking at everyone, Lin Jinqian smiled meaningfully: "I didn't know that a small place like Luyan Port could be so lively. If Concubine Yue and the two imperial uncles are enjoying themselves, can we go over and join in the fun?"
Tang Yuanxi hadn't seen Lin Jinxiao for several days. When she heard that he was also in Qinghefang today, she immediately agreed: "Okay, sister-in-law, I will accompany you there."
Concubine Yue curled her lips disapprovingly: "What's the point of this kind of excitement? It's just something that can't be put on the stage. As the princess said, the royal concubine is willing to degenerate and do the things of lowly merchants.
, it’s not surprising that those untouchables who have never seen the world go to see the rare things.”
"I don't believe that this woman is so charming. The restaurant has been reserved for a month. I'm afraid she just spent the money on her bluff."
Lin Tingkai sneered several times, looked at Concubine Yue, and complimented with a fawning expression:
"To say that the leader among these women must be Concubine Yue. When she first returned to her hometown to visit her relatives, people from all over the ten-mile pavilion stopped to watch. Our nephew-in-law was just sensationalizing. After a while, everyone got tired of it. Then Qinghefang
It has become deserted. It’s okay not to watch the liveliness of this kind of businessmen and lowly people. If Princess Qian is really curious, it is better to wait and see her jokes later."
Beibin Wang Lin Tingyan was filled with contempt for these people's high-sounding comments.
Everyone looks down on merchants, but they all want to make money from them. It is really contradictory:
"The world is also declining. Today's imperial court has long lost its splendor as it was when the country was founded. I'm afraid those lowly merchants are often treated as guests by everyone here."
Lin Tingyan became more and more interested in the niece-in-law.
She never cares what others say, she just does her own thing quietly.
How could such a wonderful and informal woman not be admired?
It's a pity that she was born at the wrong time, so she became someone else's beautiful wife.
Looking at the gloomy faces, Lin Tingyan spoke calmly and calmly about protecting Princess Pingning: "The current situation in the imperial court is difficult. Many states and counties have even been in arrears with their officials' salaries for a year or two.
Doesn’t the imperial court also advocate that ladies from official families go out to make a living for themselves? Our niece-in-law can be regarded as taking the lead in responding to the imperial decree and sharing the imperial court’s worries.”
Concubine Yue didn't know why the Sixth Emperor's uncle was talking to that girl, and she said with some displeasure: "Princess Pingning may have some ability in solving cases and investigating cases, but when it comes to opening a business, I'm afraid she is not the material. At most
I also relied on the power of the Zhao family to gain some sweetness."
"Maybe he's using his power for personal gain."
Lin Tingkai blinked sadly: "I heard that she bought a piece of land at a low price a while ago. She must have used the power of King Pingning to forcefully occupy the family's homestead. King Pingning is really a duplicity.
You are a hypocrite who made trouble for the wealthy country gentry by making land equalization orders, but he allowed his own princess to do such things."
"Uncle Third Emperor is overly worried about this."
Concubine Yue laughed sarcastically: "Most of the land in Jushengfang was bought by my father back then. It's really not a good place. Only this girl from the Chu family is a nouveau riche who doesn't care about money and gives everything to others.
As a gift of silver, the old man in charge of the land only wanted five or six hundred taels, but she forcefully gave him two thousand taels of silver. You think this is not a fool, so what else?"
After saying that, she couldn't help but laugh out loud: "What's even more unbelievable is that she now spends a lot of money to treat the children in Luyan Port to eat sweets and cakes, saying that she wants to bring the children in Jushengfang
It’s ridiculous to fill up the filthy land and build houses on the waste land.”
Everyone was confused when they heard this.
After several contacts, I felt that the woman didn't seem to be an unintelligent master. How could she do such a ridiculous thing?
Looking at the arrogant faces, Lin Tingyan smiled disapprovingly: "I can't tell whether Princess Pingning knows how to do business, but Zhao Guangyuan is a shrewd person. From Yuanlai Restaurant to
Regarding the construction of a mansion in Jushengfang, it is said that the Zhao family provided great support with both money and effort."
Having said this, he deliberately looked at Concubine Yue: "When I came here just now, I heard that Taigong Zhao donated one million taels of silver to the state capital today. This shows that Princess Pingning is not a country woman."
"Donate one million taels of silver to the state capital?"
Concubine Yue's expression suddenly changed, and she could no longer remain calm.
She had long felt that this old guy Zhao Guangyuan had changed his mind. Previously, she thought he was just doing business with Princess Ping Ning for profit, but now he actually donated so much money to the state capital.
Although it was not a direct bribe to Lin Jinxiao, it was equivalent to helping Lin Jinxiao.
This old man is simply asking for his own death.
Looking at everyone with steady eyes, Concubine Yue smiled stiffly, and suddenly changed her mind: "Princess Qian came to Luyan Port for the first time, and I should accompany her to go around. It just so happens that you all also want to go to Qinghefang.
If you join in the fun, I will go with you."
Lin Tingyan saw the change in Concubine Yue's expression completely and didn't say much, just sneered secretly.
After all, she felt sorry for the Zhao family's property.
Since Taigong Zhao's only son died in infancy, this woman has long regarded the Zhao family's property as her own private treasury.
Recently, he found that his third son and Concubine Yue were getting closer and closer, so he had to be wary of this woman.
After making up their mind, the group got on the carriage, took a few personal guards and female envoys, and headed towards Qinghefang.
It was approaching evening, and people who had gone out for an outing in the city were returning from outside the city in an endless stream.
Everywhere is busy with traffic and bustling with people. Apart from Jinling City, such a bustling scene can only be seen in Luyan Port.
When we arrived at the east gate of Deqinghefang, we saw a long queue outside the restaurant, and the connecting road was crowded with cars and horses.
Concubine Yue, Tang Yuanxi, and Lin Jinqian were about to get off the carriage when they heard the diners coming out of the restaurant talking loudly with intoxicated expressions: "It turns out that the food in the restaurant is really good, and it is much better than the ones in Qi's Restaurant."
, the dishes are novel and unique. I have been traveling all over the country for many years, and I have never been as satisfied as I am today.”
"I feel the same way. Since Brother Liu hasn't had his fill of fun yet, I'll be hosting some other time. Let's get together here again."
"Well, the business is just too busy and the waiting time is too long."
"That's no problem, it's just a waste of time."
Seeing the diners returning home happily, Lin Jinqian couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, and sneered coldly: "What's so great about it, the person you paid for can brag so grandly."
After saying that, he immediately stopped Concubine Yue and Tang Yuanxi who were about to get out of the car, and angrily yelled at the groom with dissatisfaction: "Go and let the manager of the restaurant come out to greet them in person."