Qin Youran looked at Lu San and said in a serious tone, "Lu San, what does what I said to Hua'er have to do with you? What do you think, just because I'm your son-in-law, you look down on me? Remember, my last name is Zhao."

His surname is Zhao. Even if he is no longer favored, he is still your Majesty's brother. Is a small bastard's son from the Shangshu Ling family qualified to point fingers at him?

Not worthy.

If he doesn't behave like a prince, no one will dare to step on him.

Lu San looked at Qin Youran and felt inexplicably nervous. The King of Qin was nothing like the rumors said. Everyone said that he didn't have the courage of a prince. How could that be true?

This tone, this demeanor, and this condescending look are clearly what a prince should look like.

Zhao Yingyi was originally a prince.

He didn't dare look at Qin Youran anymore. He turned around and was about to leave when someone called out to him, "Wait, Lu San."

Lu San was about to take a step when he suddenly stopped. The person who called him was Ye Zelin.

Ye Zelin said politely, "Lu San, you have slandered His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and my wife. Whether His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin blames you or not is your business, and whether I care or not is my business. So, please apologize to my wife for your behavior now."

Lu San glanced at Ye Zelin, his dark eyes showing reluctance.

Seeing that Lu San remained silent for a long time, Ling Zhiheng taunted him, "Lu San, you slandered others and you're not willing to apologize? Is that what your father taught you, or are you too ashamed to apologize to your sister-in-law?"

Lu San thought that he had offended King Qin and Ye Zelin's wife today. King Qin would be the son-in-law of the Lu family in the future. Even if he offended King Qin, he was still King Qin's brother-in-law, and King Qin would not do anything to him. But Ye Zelin was different. He and Ye Zelin were classmates, and they saw each other every day. It would not be easy to offend him completely.

He thought for a moment, then bowed and apologized, "I spoke without thinking. I beg your pardon, Madam."

Hua Fushu nodded, accepting Lu San's apology.

As soon as Lu Sanren left, Ling Zhiheng complained about Lu San: "I don't know what this Lu San is so arrogant about. Being the son-in-law of the Wang family, he is even more arrogant. He thinks he is a peacock, and his eyes are so high that he thinks everyone is inferior to him."

Qin Youran said, "With an aunt who is the Empress Dowager and a sister who is the Empress, a father who is the powerful and favored Minister of the Chancellery, and the capable Yue family, anyone would be very proud."

Ye Zelin said calmly, "If you are self-centered, no matter how arrogant you are, you will suffer a great loss sooner or later."

After the full moon banquet, the guests dispersed.

It was also after this day that the name of the Young Master of Lanling became famous throughout Tokyo. Many dignitaries and their wives came to Hua Fushu for medical advice. As time went by, Hua Fushu became known to more and more wives and daughters of officials.

The north wind blows all the grass to the ground, and snow falls in the eighth month of the year.

In the northern border city of Xiye, the grass and trees had already withered and there had been several heavy snowfalls.

In the city, Zhangji Mutton Shop was deserted.

It is normal that it is deserted because Zhangji Mutton Shop is newly opened.

The shopkeeper, Mrs. Sai, was sitting in front of the counter wearing a sheepskin coat, with her long legs resting on the counter, holding a hot water bottle in her hand, and glancing at the shopkeeper Hua who was wiping the tables and chairs with a rag.

Hua Mingqiao looked at the leisurely lady and couldn't help but say, "I say, why don't you try to attract customers? You've been open for so many days and haven't made a penny."

Madam Sai, no, it should be Huo Linglong.

Huo Linglong raised her eyelids and said lazily, "I'm not cut out for business. I really can't attract customers, so I can't just drag them in."

Hua Mingqiao sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. I don't count on you anymore. I'm not cut out for business. So what if I lose money? Xiaohua doesn't need this little money."

"no."

Jiang Li strode into Zhang's Mutton Shop. Before Hua Mingqiao could turn around, he had already sat down at a table and said to Hua Mingqiao, "Boss, give me two pounds of roasted mutton and one pound of milk wine."

Hua Mingqiao glanced at Jiang Li calmly, then turned and instructed Huo Linglong at the counter, "Linglong, cut two pounds of meat and a pound of milk wine for this customer."

Huo Linglong lowered her eyelids and stood up to cut the mutton.

Hua Mingqiao said, "Sir, what do you mean by 'not possible'?"

Jiang Li said calmly, "There's no one here, Second Master, there's no need to pretend you don't know me."

Hua Mingqiao said seriously, "You are the owner of Kongqing Pavilion, and I am the owner of the mutton shop. It's normal that we don't know each other. If we are acting, we have to make it look real."

Jiang Li ignored this and changed the subject, "Business is not good, Second Master, don't you want to think about how to attract more business?"

Hua Mingqiao said helplessly, "I tried, but not many people came. Linglong's barbecue skills were wasted."

Jiang Li said, "The shop is already open. If we don't make back our investment, the young master will lose a lot. Second Master, put up a notice saying that the new shop is having a discount. The first thirty customers can each enjoy three pounds of mutton for free. The 31st to 60th customers can enjoy two pounds of mutton for free. The 61st to 80th customers can enjoy one pound of mutton for free, and the 81st to 100th customers can enjoy half a pound of mutton for free. Starting tomorrow, within three days, anyone who buys meat from the store and buys more than ten pounds at a time can get a 20% discount. If necessary, you can give some mutton to the neighbors."

Hua Mingqiao's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea."

Jiang Li said, "Since it's a good idea, please do as I say."

"As long as we don't lose money, it's fine." Hua Mingqiao said.

Jiang Li said, "Let's not talk about whether we're making a loss or not. What's important now is how to attract customers. Only by retaining customers can we make a profit."

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, he returned to Kongqing Pavilion.

Hua Mingqiao did as he was told and posted the notice.

The next day, guests flocked to the restaurant. In addition, Huo Linglong was good at barbecue, so the restaurant was packed with people for two days and business was booming. Even on the third day, there were still many guests.

Today, a special guest arrived.

"General, this is the newly opened mutton shop that Wu Yang mentioned. Look, the shop is packed with people. The food must be delicious!" The young man in armor strode into the shop and looked at the diners in the tent. The aroma of roasted mutton hit his face.

Soon, a burly middle-aged man in a dark blue cloak walked in. The armored young man shouted to the busy Hua Mingqiao, "Boss, Boss!"

Hua Mingqiao raised his hunched back and looked back.

The armored youth said, "Boss, find us an empty table."

Hua Mingqiao draped the tablecloth over his shoulder and hurried over, saying with a flattering smile, "It turns out to be General Tang. It's truly an honor to have you visit our humble inn!"

The armored youth asked, "How can a foreigner like you recognize our general?"

Hua Mingqiao touched the camouflaged mole on his face and said with a chuckle, "When the general returned to Xiye City, I saw him from afar twice."

The armored youth asked, "Boss, is there any vacant table on the second floor?"