The private rooms on the second floor of Kesiyunlai Restaurant always need to be booked in advance. There are also some people with status who will reserve a private room for a long time to entertain distinguished guests, and the price is naturally high.
But Kesiyunlai has three floors in total. The second floor is mostly used by wealthy businessmen or some officials' children. People with real status entertain guests on the third floor, just like the banquet held by Princess Miya before.
Clear the third floor.
There is an unwritten rule in all restaurants. Unless the whole floor of the restaurant is occupied, one or two rooms will be left as spares and will not be used easily by the outside world, in case powerful people come but cannot entertain them.
And get into trouble.
Even if the Chen family has the support of concubines and princes, they dare not offend everyone.
"Long time no see. My cousin is becoming more and more lively. It almost makes me forget what you were like when you were in the village." Bai Xue, who was sitting in the main seat, smiled kindly when she saw Bai Wei come in.
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Bai Wei had a cold face. She had disliked seeing Bai Xue since she was a child, so naturally she wouldn't look down upon her well.
It's just that if Bai Wei wants to break out of the world now, she must have a backer.
Bai Xue's appearance can be said to have seized the opportunity, but Bai Wei also hesitated for a long time before deciding to come.
"Our family has severed ties with your family a long time ago, so don't call us so close. Tell me, what is the purpose of calling me here? Don't beat around the bush." Bai Wei said impatiently.
"Haha." Bai Xue covered her mouth and laughed, "Didn't you also cut off ties with your family? I don't have any relatives now, and we are in the same boat. In this capital, money and power are indispensable. You and I
Life is not easy, so why not join forces?"
"Just because you are a concubine in the third prince's house, can you be considered rich or powerful?" Bai Wei sneered.
Although Bai Wei said this, she knew in her heart that although Bai Xue was looked down upon by others, it was still useful to use the name of the third prince.
It's just that Bai Wei didn't know what kind of person the third prince was. She didn't dare to take risks, but she had no choice.
"Yes, I am probably destined to be a concubine in this life, but my master loves me, so I have the right. If my master can sit in that position one day, although I am not the most noble woman in the world, I will be
A noble person who deserves to be worshiped may be as valuable as his mother."
Bai Xue always had a smile on her face, poured a cup of tea and pushed it to Bai Wei, as if she couldn't see Bai Wei's contempt for her at all.
"Women still have to rely on men. But relying on beauty alone is not a long-term solution after all, so I want to be a woman who can help my master. No matter why you want to set up your own business, it will be mutually beneficial for you and me to cooperate.
Reciprocity is much better than trying your best to win over those ladies."
Seeing that Bai Wei's face was not good-looking, Bai Xue lowered his voice and said: "Men all want to have the power of serving the dragon, so that they can enjoy endless fame, fame and wealth. But we women, with enough money in our hands, we have the confidence no matter what time.
I’m not afraid of not having a good time.”
"Why do you think I will believe you?" Although Bai Wei had such thoughts, she was very wary of Bai Xue.
"Because you and I are the same, we have no choice." Bai Xue shrugged and said self-deprecatingly: "I have no natal family to rely on, and I am just a concubine at the moment. Who would be willing to throw money at me? And you, a peasant girl,
Now you have a home and can’t return to it. If you don’t find a backer, are you sure you can keep your property?”
Bai Wei's expression changed, this was what she was most worried about.
The concierge has already reported that there are always people hanging around outside the gate recently, and they seem to have malicious intentions.
But there was only one coachman and one concierge in the house who were men, and the rest were just a few maids and wives. If someone really tried to take advantage of her, Bai Wei wouldn't be able to handle it at all.
But at this time, Bai Wei didn't dare to buy any more people, fearing that she would buy a servant with evil intentions and not know how she died.
"The most important thing is Bai Ling. My biggest wish in this life is to live a better life than her. Don't you want to?" Seeing Bai Wei's look relaxed, Bai Xue gave her the last bait.
Sure enough, Bai Wei's hesitant eyes became firmer, but she still said: "I will think about this matter carefully. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
"I'm waiting for good news about my cousin." Bai Xue made a gesture of invitation and did not stop Bai Wei.
When Bai Wei left, Bai Xue's smile disappeared instantly, and the hands on his knees were clenched into fists.
"I'll let you hold it for now. Once you're no longer of use, let's see how I deal with your little hooves!" Bai Xue said through gritted teeth.
Bai Ling has been busy for several days before he has time. Shangguan Yu has no time to spare these days because he is responsible for the marriage affairs with the princes.
Princesses from several countries were married to the children of powerful ministers in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the wedding dates were all on the same day. It was easy for things to go wrong, so you should be careful.
After the wedding is over, there is a palace banquet.
Newlyweds who have been granted a marriage must enter the palace to express their gratitude, and the emperor must also hold a palace banquet to honor the envoys of various countries.
And the daughters of ministers or princesses who have been canonized as princesses will then enter the palace to prepare for marriage, and then the envoys from various countries will return to their own countries.
This series of events is enough to make people dizzy in this age of underdeveloped communications.
However, the date for the bet with Mrs. Hube Shangshu has also come to an end.
Bai Ling had no intention of coming to inquire. The public had given up the bet, and the Shangshu Mansion did not dare to use secret methods for the sake of reputation.
"Girl, Mrs. Li is here to say thank you." Haitang quickly walked into the flower hall and whispered: "Four boxes of thank-you gifts, and people sprinkled copper coins along the way. They said that Mrs. Li is in good health and brings happiness to everyone.
.The servants of the Li family also said along the way..."
"It's interesting." Bai Ling pursed her lips after hearing this.
There are old people in every family, but the father-in-law is in good health, and the daughter-in-law is so happy. Mrs. Li will also get a reputation of filial piety. Compared with the few copper coins scattered around, she can make a lot of money.
Moreover, Mrs. Li's move is equivalent to telling everyone in the wealthy circle that Bai Ling's jade has miraculous effects. This is free publicity for Bai Ling, but doesn't it also create problems for Bai Ling?
There are many old masters and old lords in the aristocratic circles of the capital. If Bai Ling doesn't have enough jade, he will offend others if he doesn't have enough.
Mrs. Li's behavior, which seemed to be that she forgot the rules because she was happy, was like handing Bai Ling a double-edged sword, and he had to take it.
"Since Mrs. Li is here to give a thank-you gift, why don't you stop by the gambling house and get back all the money we won? Remember to bring it back in a big way." Bai Ling picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said with a half-smile.
: "Also let someone inform the eldest sister, don't let others get there first, it will be bad if the gambling house can't pay the money."
"Yes, I'll go right away." Haitang's face showed some emotion.
It's not that Haitang has never seen money, but it's her first time making money when she's not on a mission, and she still made 90,000 taels.
This feeling... very exciting.
"I have trained another money addict. It seems that I am born to do business, and I will even train talents in this field." Bai Ling said with a hint of pride, not missing Haitang's subtle expression.
At this moment, Mrs. Li has already arrived at the door. She was smiling all the way, and she was even more carefully dressed. At first glance, she looked like the kind of person who is "in high spirits when happy events happen". (To be continued)