Chapter 406: No powerful son

An Yi cursed with a smile, "I'm not spending your money to ask you to buy meat buns. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll punch you."

"The rest of the silver is your reward. Serve the horse diligently for me."

The waiter quickly agreed.

He ran out happily. The food provided to the horses in this restaurant was so good.

If you serve them well in the next few days, you will definitely be rewarded.

Other guests passing by: “?”

Good job.

These guys have a presence and know how to play different things.

Shen Yunyue and Fu Xuanheng didn't care about that.

Following the shopkeeper, we walked through a quiet path, turned a corner and came to a small courtyard.

The shopkeeper opened the gate himself.

"There is also a back door here that leads directly to the back street. You don't need to go through the front door." The shopkeeper introduced them one by one.

The yard has a standard entrance.

There is a separate kitchenette and a gazebo in the yard.

But the pavilion is of little use in this season.

"Thank you very much." Shen Yunyue waved her hand and let the shopkeeper leave.

Bayan went forward and took a look inside the main room, then put some luggage in.

"Young Madam, I will help you wash and change your clothes."

"Um."

Shen Yunyue called An Yi and said, "Find someone to find out about the Zhou family who are engaged in the cloth business in Nan'an Prefecture."

"yes."

After An Yi left.

Shen Yunyue returned to the room, and Fu Xuanheng also came in after taking a shower.

"Move a little further in, I'll sleep for a while too." Fu Xuanheng sat on the bed.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunyue moved a little inside.

Soon fell into sleep.

Fu Xuanheng was about to speak to her when he heard her shallow breathing. He couldn't help but shake his head in amusement and put his arm under Shen Yunyue's neck.

Hold her gently and let her sleep.

Bayanian placed a recliner on the porch outside.

He took a thick blanket and spread it on the recliner, then lay down on the recliner with a cloak covering himself.

In case Shen Yunyue needs anything, I can be at your disposal at any time.

Xiaojiu quickly brought the brazier.

There was a red-hot charcoal fire inside.

"Eighth sister, the shopkeeper just sent over a lot of red radish charcoal." Xiaojiu was wearing a tight suit.

Ba Nian looked at him distressedly, "Go and have a rest for a while."

"No, Fifth Brother said that the Chang family will definitely send people over. I have to send them away at any time and don't let them disturb the masters' rest."

"Okay then. I'll take a nap."

After saying this, Bayan covered his head with his cloak.

Xiaojiu pulled the blanket from under her feet to cover Bayanian's feet.

Talking to himself:

"The Chang family must be here to buy medicine."

Less than half an hour later, there was a knock on the gate.

Xiaojiu went to open the door.

The inn's waiter smiled flatteringly. "Sir, a certain Madam Chang Er is here to visit your master."

"Our master has traveled a long way and has rested. Tell them to go back." Xiao Jiu said indifferently.

The waiter looked up when he heard this.

The yard was quiet and I could vaguely see someone sleeping under the corridor.

He quickly looked away.

"I will report back to Madam Chang Er right away."

"If anyone comes here again today, I will not see them."

"Yes." The waiter responded, "What about dinner?"

"Let's go out and eat by ourselves." Xiaojiu said and closed the gate.

The waiter touched his nose and shook his head.

Shen Yunyue slept until night before waking up.

She took Fu Xuanheng's hand off her belly and turned over. "Xuanheng, get up?"

"Young Madam, shall I light a lamp and bring it in?"

"Come in."

Bayan heard the noise inside and quickly lit a lamp and sent it in.

After Bayanian left.

Fu Xuanheng opened his eyes and said, "I haven't slept so deeply in a long time."

"Is An Yi back?"

"Replying to Madam, I have inquired about it."

"good."

Shen Yunyue and Fu Xuanheng got up and went to the hall. Bayanian brought them a heater and hot tea.

The brazier in the hall was burning brightly.

An Yi told Shen Yunyue the news he had heard.

The eldest master of the Zhou family was the Tongzhi of Nan'an Prefecture, and Shen Cifang married the second master of the Zhou family, who also donated money to get an official position in the government office.

Ever since the Shen family got into trouble.

Shen Cifang's life was not easy.

The last time they returned to their ancestral land, Shen Cifang secretly gave some silver to Shen Mashi, and this matter was told to the old lady by her sister-in-law.

Shen Cifang was punished to kneel in the snow.

"I heard that my uncle married a concubine, and my eldest aunt is having a hard time now."

Shen Yunyue picked up the teacup, skimmed off the foam with the lid, and took a sip of the clear tea.

"How many children does my great aunt have?"

"I heard that the eldest brother was a juren at a young age. Two years ago, he fell into a pond while trying to save his fiancée. It's unclear who rescued him after he was found. Now he's lying in bed, defecating and urinating in bed."

"My fiancée is the daughter of a magistrate. After the marriage was annulled, she married the prefect's second son."

"The second son is illiterate and only enjoys wielding spears and clubs. His status in the mansion is even lower than that of a concubine's son."

"The youngest daughter is still in the mansion. She is not treated as well as a concubine's daughter."

Shen Yunyue finally understood that her aunt didn't have a capable son.

My mother's family has fallen on hard times again.

Now it is like a tiger in a plain being bullied by a dog.

"Yes. Tomorrow morning, send a visiting card. Just say that Shen Cifang's family is here to see her." Shen Yunyue glanced at her calmly, "An Yi, you don't have to go and deliver the visiting card in person."

An Yi understood.

Find an inconspicuous person to deliver a visiting card.

After all, although An Yi and the others are servants, those who serve the young prince have stronger temperament than ordinary young masters.

"I understand."

Maybe it’s because Nan’an Prefecture is close to Jinyang Prefecture.

The night is also very lively.

Shen Yunyue and Fu Xuanheng were walking on the street with An Yi and a few others.

Handsome men and beautiful women, even the servants around them have better temperament than others. It immediately attracted people to look at them several times.

Shen Yunyue saw a restaurant diagonally opposite.

Just by looking at the name, you can tell that it is the industry managed by Ling Moxuan.

"Here?"

"good."

A few people went in, and the waiter greeted them with a smile:

"Sir, there are no seats left. There are two tables of guests waiting in front. What do you think...?"

An Yi took out a jade pendant.

The waiter took a closer look and said hurriedly, "Sir, come here and let our boss take a look at the jade pendant."

"Send the shopkeeper over here."

An Yi's eyes were cold.

The shopkeeper over there heard the noise and hurried over.

As soon as he saw the jade pendant in An Yi's hand, he bowed and said to Fu Xuanheng and Shen Yunyue:

"Master. There is a private room upstairs."

"This way, please."

The shopkeeper personally took them upstairs to a private room by the window on the third floor.

He told the waiter to bring up Nanshan black tea immediately.

The shopkeeper never thought that he would be able to meet the real owner of Donglai Restaurant in his lifetime, and his heart was beating fast.

"Master. We send someone to clean this private room every day. It's all prepared for the masters."

"Master Ling came over before the New Year and said that the master might come."

"Bring up any delicious dishes you have."

"I'll arrange it right away." The shopkeeper hurriedly retreated.

There are two tables in the private room.

A large round table.

One is a rectangular table for making tea.

"An Yi, you guys come and have dinner with us."

"This... is against the rules." How could a servant eat with his master?

"My words are the rules."

"yes."

An Yi understood Shen Yunyue's character and dared not raise any objections.

Fu Xuanheng sat opposite Shen Yunyue and made tea. He liked to make tea when he had nothing to do.

Scald the cups and purple clay teapot.

There was a knock on the door, and someone brought the best Nanshan Red tea.

An Yi took it and smelled it, "Tell the shopkeeper to drink this tea. It's been sitting there for a while."

"What kind of tea?"

"We brought our own tea."

An Yi ordered again: "Tell the shopkeeper to come over when he's done with his work. I have something to ask him."

The waiter responded and went down.

When the shopkeeper heard that someone had something to ask him, he hurried upstairs with some side dishes.

What could be more important than meeting the master?

I met a few guests on the stairs going upstairs.

Someone joked:

"Manager Wu, is there some important person here? When was the last time I saw Manager Wu personally serving dishes?"

Shopkeeper Wu said happily:

"Our big boss is here. Master Chang, do you think I should serve the dishes myself?"

"Of course. This store has been open for more than ten years, but I've never heard of who the big boss of your Donglailou is?" Mr. Chang couldn't help but feel curious.

The others were also very curious.

Donglai Restaurant is not only famous in Nan'an Prefecture, but also in Jinyang Prefecture.

Their business is very extensive. I heard that the gambling business near the small tribe in the East China Sea is also very good.

"What's the origin of your boss?"

Shopkeeper Wu just smiled and said nothing.

He turned a corner and went up to the third floor.

Mr. Chang and his men stopped on the second floor. "This old guy is actually still pulling it up."

The owner of Donglai Restaurant has always been more prestigious than the owners of other places.

"I'm just squatting here today."

"Hahaha, then I'll squat with Master Zhou."

"Alright. I have to see who has earned nearly half of Nan'an Prefecture's wealth."

Shopkeeper Wu was holding a tray when a waiter knocked on the door.

"Come in."

The waiter pushed open the door and Manager Wu came in and placed the side dishes on the table.

"Master, please have some cold dishes and some wine first." He smiled and said, "The hot dishes will be served soon."

"I'm not busy. I'm here to ask you a few questions." Fu Xuanheng poured a cup of tea and placed it on the table.

Shopkeeper Wu was so frightened that he half-knelt down to express his gratitude.