Chapter 506 News of Prince Su's death spread throughout the three regions of the continent!

He clearly adores sparrows.

But one cannot be a villain who breaks promises.

So he didn't even have the chance to express his feelings to the sparrow.

Li Qinglu sighed for the three of them.

However, this showed that Que'er was absolutely capable of handling these matters herself, so Li Qingluo let it go and stopped asking about it.

In the blink of an eye, the entire Nan'an Imperial City was filled with blooming crabapple trees.

Just as Li Qingluo had guessed, two more women's restaurants opened in Nan'an.

But none of them could maintain such a stable flow of customers as Li Qingluo's Huaxie Restaurant.

There are even signs of a gradual return and increasing popularity.

It's only because Li Qingluo truly embodied the spirit of 'women only strive for freedom'.

Those restaurants were just a gimmick.

Someone saw the male cook in the kitchen.

Some people even bumped into wealthy young men who had come upstairs to spy on others.

Even worse, some women discovered that their portraits were being sold and circulated in the market.

Upon closer investigation, it turned out that the rumors were all leaked from the Full Moon Restaurant!

In some cases, daughters from wealthy and powerful families would inevitably send their elders to seek justice.

Soon, the reputation of Manyue Restaurant became utterly rotten in the hearts of the women of Nan'an.

Before long, the Full Moon Restaurant was completely transformed into a men's restaurant.

The tactics were exactly the same, except this time they did the opposite: as long as the man entered, he could make a purchase.

But soon, the restaurant went out of business and died like a dead fish on a chopping board.

Because there are countless places in the world where men can enter, and where there are even more variations.

Who would want a dry, unoriginal restaurant that only serves food?

For these worldly men, places devoid of women are far too boring.

The other new women's restaurants have only learned the superficial aspects of Huaxie Restaurant. Although they haven't completely disappeared, none of them can reach the status of Huaxie Restaurant at present.

As the saying goes, the details reveal the truth. Li Qingluo's sincere efforts to create a world for women have ultimately been validated by all the women of Nan'an.

Huaxie Restaurant gradually got back on the right track.

Li Qingluo also gradually reduced the number of times she went to restaurants.

With Nangong Di gone for more than half a month, Li Qingluo suddenly felt rather idle at home.

Just then, Granny Zheng returned from outside with a batch of new maids.

"Young lady, since you happen to be home today, why don't you take a look at them?"

"Select a few to sweep and serve at Tangdi Residence. Several more are needed in the other courtyards. This old servant will arrange them one by one."

Li Qingluo doesn't pick which maid she likes.

I just stayed because I liked the look of them.

In the end, she chose four. After they told her their names and ages in turn, Granny Zheng took them away to teach them.

Taking advantage of his newfound leisure time, Li Qing personally went to the kitchen and prepared a sumptuous dinner.

Little did she know that it was only early spring, and she was already drenched in sweat after just one meal.

Seeing that it was still early, Li Qingluo went to the bathroom to take a bath.

She had just changed into a clean undergarment when the door slammed shut.

"The son-in-law is back."

"Sparrow said from outside."

Li Qingluo quickly picked up the outer garment beside her to put it on, but before she could tie the belt, the door creaked open.

Li Qingluo quickly turned around and pulled her clothes together.

Duan Rongshi: ...

"What are you doing?"

He slammed the door shut behind him and locked it.

Li Qinglu blushed and said, "It's too hot. Let's change our clothes and take a shower."

Why are you back so early today?

Since their last conversation, the two of them had not found another opportunity to continue talking about Zongzheng Langri.

He always came back in a hurry and left in a hurry.

If Li Qingluo hadn't known he was just doing legitimate business, she would have wanted Sha Yi to investigate what kind of shady dealings he was up to.

Duan Rongshi hugged Li Qingluo tightly from behind, even though she wasn't fully dressed yet.

He helped her peel off each piece of clothing one by one.

"Luo'er, would you like to hear more of what we talked about last time?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand, turned Li Qingluo's face, and lowered his head to kiss her.

Li Qingluo: "Alright... um... since that's how it is..."

"Let go of me..."

"It's not time for bed yet... Ah Shi, let go..."

Duan Rongshi completely silenced her.

He wouldn't allow her to refuse: "I'm hungry, can I eat first?"

One hour later.

Li Qingluo lay on the bed, panting heavily, unwilling to move.

Duan Rongshi dressed himself neatly and then called Zheng Mama over.

"Bring in dinner."

Granny Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, young master."

"By the way, the young lady also prepared dinner for the young master herself tonight."

"There's lily porridge and crystal dumplings that you like, my dear son-in-law. Originally, the young lady said she would keep them warm in the small kitchen and serve them to you when you came back in the middle of the night, but she didn't expect that you would come back so early today!"

"Perfect timing, then you and the young lady can have dinner together."

Duan Rongshi nodded amicably to Granny Zheng, then went inside to comfort his beloved wife, who had been quite exhausted that day.

Li Qingluo didn't want to pay any attention to him.

These days, he's becoming increasingly unrestrained in his sexual affairs.

The initial restraint and forbearance seem to have completely erupted, finally revealing their true colors.

Knowing that she was getting more and more used to it, he began to lose control.

However, he is too busy these days, so he doesn't have many opportunities.

But given the chance, Li Qingluo could not escape his repeated demands.

She was the one who initially demanded that they consummate their marriage.

Now, she herself is one of those who regrets consummating the marriage.

Li Qingluo had no way to express her suffering.

It's not that I dislike this matter.

At the beginning, she was actually quite interested in exploring new gadgets with him every day.

However, his battle lines are getting longer and longer, and Li Qingluo's back is about to break every time.

Even someone as physically strong as myself would find it difficult to withstand, which shows how reckless he was.

"Luo'er, Luo'er?"

"Do you want to hear about what I told you last time?"

"Now that my injuries have healed, are you completely abandoning me?"

"Look what this is!"

"Luo'er, I have already accepted an invitation for you today."

"It may be hard for Luo'er to do a lot of work in Nan'an for her husband."

Li Qingluo opened her eyes instantly and stretched her jade-like arm out from under the curtain.

She tied her clothes and then carefully read the invitation that Duan Rongshi had handed her.

"The General's mother-in-law's birthday? Ah Shi, you've started accepting invitations from officials in Nan'an now?"

"You're amazing!"

Her eyes shone with genuine joy and admiration.

Now, thanks to the Huaxie Restaurant, he has managed to temporarily establish himself in Nan'an.

Through his own abilities and shrewdness, he gradually entered the power circles of Nan'an.

Although we are still far from that center, given his speed, this matter should not take more than two years.

Just half a month ago, news of the death of Prince Su of Liang on the battlefield had spread throughout the three regions of the continent.

Some people sighed, some rejoiced, and others analyzed the truth of the matter.

Even in the flower-themed restaurants, women were discussing this matter.

"I heard that his betrothed princess has also disappeared, her fate unknown. Do you think she might have committed suicide for him?"

"To be together in life and death, even as ghosts we will never leave each other?"

Li Qingluo, who was passing by, thought: ?

How could she not know about this?