Chapter 172 Drive Away

Yuan Ziyu's flower and plant shop was running quite smoothly.

Nowadays, everyone in the capital knows that the dim sum shop on Chongping Street is owned by the second daughter of the Yuan family. It has a plaque personally bestowed by the empress dowager, and the food tastes excellent, so it is highly praised.

Now, Yuan Ziyu has opened another flower and plant shop. Although he has not publicized it, those who are well-informed naturally know that this flower and plant shop is owned by the same owner as the pastry shop.

Furthermore, Yuan Qifeng has been promoted by the emperor to the rank of first-rank general, and many people want to curry favor with him. Therefore, on the opening day of the flower shop, there was an endless stream of people coming to give gifts and congratulations, and many people even bought one or two pots of flowers on the spot to take back home.

But there will always be some people who will pop out and annoy you when you are happy.

"Miss!" Qingying saw Yuan Zitong and Lianqiao walking into the shop. Although she was reluctant, she had to bow to Yuan Zitong.

"Forget about that. You are my second sister's personal maid. We are family. There is no need to be so polite!" Yuan Zitong smiled and looked very amiable.

"Thank you, young lady!" Qingying knew that Yuan Zitong would definitely not be so good-tempered, so she became a little defensive.

When Qingzhi saw Yuan Zitong coming, she went to the backyard to inform Yuan Ziyu. When Yuan Ziyu came to the front shop, she saw Yuan Zitong standing there with a smile on her face, chatting and laughing with the ladies, looking very harmonious.

"I wonder what's the matter with the visit today, elder sister?" Yuan Ziyu's voice was a little cold, and Yuan Zitong's heart trembled when she heard it.

But even though her heart was trembling, Yuan Zitong didn't want to leave. She came today to use the name of congratulations to rebuild her relationship with Yuan Ziyu. Even if they could no longer be like before, at least they wanted to appear as harmonious sisters in the eyes of everyone.

"Second sister!" Yuan Zitong stepped forward with a smile and said gently, "Sis learned that your flower shop opened today, so she came to congratulate you. I hope you won't be unhappy about it."

Having said that, he asked Lian Qiao to force the gift into Qingying's hands.

Yuan Ziyou sneered: "Shouldn't Big Sister know whether I will welcome you or not?"

"Second sister!" Yuan Zitong smiled awkwardly. "I know I did some things that were unfair to you in the past. Even my mother did some wrong things. But now, my mother has been punished. I often regret why I did those foolish things in the past. Now I am determined to change my ways and want to reconcile with you. I hope you can give me a chance as your older sister. After all, we are sisters of the same blood. No one can be closer than us!"

"Yes, Miss Yuan Er, it is a great thing to admit one's mistakes and improve oneself. We are sisters of the same blood. Since your sister knows she is wrong, you should be magnanimous and forgive her!" There were still many people in the shop at this time. After hearing Yuan Zitong's words, some people agreed with her and acted as peacemakers to mediate.

"I appreciate Madam Tong's kindness!" The speaker was none other than the wife of Tong Guan, the Right Vice Minister of Rites. Yuan Ziyu smiled and said to Madam Tong, "However, the matter between my sister and I is not as simple as Madam Tong thinks. Besides, I don't want to forgive someone who wants to kill me!"

"But your sister has already..." Madam Tong felt that Yuan Ziyu was a little unkind. He was going too far by saying things like threatening to kill her. Now the second Miss Yuan was fine. Even if the two sisters had had any conflicts in the past, they were in the past. Why bother to hold on to it? Besides, the elder sister came to congratulate her in person, which meant that they were willing to put aside their past grudges. They should just take the opportunity to make peace. Why make things awkward for everyone?

Before she could finish her words, Mrs. Tong was gently pulled by a lady next to her, interrupting her.

Mrs. Tong looked back and saw that the lady shook her head at her. Although she was reluctant, she shut up.

Seeing that Madam Tong had said nothing more, Yuan Ziyou didn't argue with her. She just looked at Yuan Zitong and said, "I don't know whether you have truly repented for what you did before. Who knows what shameful thoughts you have hidden? I don't welcome you here, so please go back. I will never have anything to do with you again. This is already my greatest kindness. Don't be ungrateful!"

"Second sister!" Yuan Zitong burst into tears. "I know I was wrong before, but you can't forgive me. Can we still be the same as before? I really came here with all my heart to reconcile with you. Grandma would be very happy if she knew we had reconciled."

Yuan Ziyu looked at Yuan Zitong coldly, causing a layer of cold sweat to appear on Yuan Zitong's back. She didn't know when Yuan Ziyu's eyes started to become so scary.

When did it start?

Yes, it was after that time I fell into the water!

Yuan Zitong felt extremely regretful at this moment. If she had known that falling into the water would cause Yuan Ziyu's temperament to change drastically and that he would be so difficult to fool, she would never have let Rendong trip Yuan Ziyu into the lake no matter what. However, it was too late to say anything now.

"Don't you understand what I'm saying?" Yuan Ziyou said calmly, "I don't trust you. I'm afraid you'll hurt me again. Do you understand me this time? I think anyone who isn't a fool or pretending to be a fool will understand what I'm saying, right?"

These words made Yuan Zitong's face turn red and white, and she could no longer pretend that she didn't understand.

"As for you talking about grandma!" Yuan Ziyou smiled and said, "I know grandma loves you. If you want to see grandma, you can ask your second uncle to take her to your house to stay for a few days. I don't think my father will have any objections."

"Second sister..." Yuan Zitong said with tears in her eyes, looking aggrieved, "I really know I was wrong. Can't you give me a chance?"

"cannot!"

Hearing Yuan Ziyu's firm words, Yuan Zitong knew that it was impossible to ease the relationship with Yuan Ziyu today, so she had to compromise: "Okay, then I'll leave first. But, second sister, whether you believe that I really repent or not, I came here with sincerity today. In the future, you will understand my feelings, and I will be a good sister. I'm leaving first!"

After saying that, he took Lian Qiao with a gloomy face and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Yuan Ziyu suddenly shouted.

Yuan Zitong's face lit up with joy, and she quickly turned around: "Second sister..."

"Take your things back. I don't want to take advantage of you, or I'll give you something to talk about!" Yuan Ziyu said without any mercy!

Yuan Zitong couldn't stay any longer, so she asked Lian Qiao to take the gift and ran away as if escaping!

"Everyone, I'm so sorry for making a fool of myself today!" Yuan Ziyou said to everyone present with a smile, "Anyone who buys flowers and plants in the shop today will get a 30% discount on the price."

"Oh, thank you so much, Miss Yuan Er!"

The atmosphere, which had been somewhat tense, suddenly became lively again after Yuan Ziyu's words. Even if it was just money, who wouldn't want to take advantage of it?

Yuan Zitong walked quickly to her family's sedan chair. Just as she was about to get in, she heard a voice beside her: "How pitiful! They were kicked out just like that."

(End of this chapter)