The next morning, Zhao Moyan went out early. Tian Yu wanted to talk to him about going back to Old Zhao Village, but when she heard he wasn't there, she had to leave. She accompanied Tangyuan and Xiaoju to the clinic and found that Zhao Moyan had already arranged everything, even hiring a tutor. Li Shi had prepared a separate courtyard for the children. Li Shi was pleased that Tangyuan and Xiaoju invited them to have lunch with her. Li Xingyun was also assigned to teach the children about medicinal herbs, and the children watched very attentively.

At noon, while preparing lunch with them, Steward Zhou sent someone to inform Tian Yu that Manager Qian from Yuelai Restaurant had sent someone to look for her and asked her to go to Yuelai Restaurant. He seemed very anxious. Tian Yu left the two children behind and rushed to the restaurant herself.

As soon as she stepped into the restaurant, Manager Qian greeted her, saying, "Madam, you've finally arrived! Please come in!"

"What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry? Your boss is here!?"

"Indeed! They even brought two distinguished guests who, after eating those dishes, specifically requested to see you, Madam."

"What distinguished guest is making such a grand entrance!"

"I don't know their specific identities. One of them is the Marquis of Zhenbei who recently came to Shancheng, but I don't know the other one."

"Marquis Zhenbei? Zhao Moyan!"

"Exactly!"

"What dishes did you order?"

"After tasting the braised pork, snails, and the other dishes you helped improve recently, he said he wanted to meet the wife."

"knew!"

Led by Manager Qian, Tian Yu arrived at a private room on the second floor. Two guards with swords stood at the door. Manager Qian knocked on the door and only went in after hearing a response from inside. Seeing this, Tian Yu had no choice but to follow suit.

“Master, I’ve brought the person, this is the lady.”

"Oh!? Lift your head up and let me see."

Tian Yu obediently raised his head and saw that Zhao Moyan was indeed there. He couldn't tell what Zhao Moyan's expression was, but he should know him. The one in the middle was dressed in noble clothes and looked even more pretentious than Zhao Moyan. He was no less handsome than Zhao Moyan, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His facial features were more rugged and he had more of an aristocratic air. The one next to him who was speaking was slightly less impressive, but he was obviously a handsome and dashing young master from a wealthy family. Behind the three of them stood two servants serving tea and water. Tian Yu took a closer look at the two servants serving behind them.

"Madam, this is our young master, Mr. Huang," Manager Qian introduced.

"This humble woman, Tian Yu, greets all of you esteemed officials." Tian Yu thought that these were all important figures and she couldn't afford to offend them, so she decided to perform the proper greeting.

"Hmm, it looks so-so. Did you teach me how to cook this?" The young master Huang, who had spoken earlier, spoke again.

"Yes, sir!"

"I heard from Manager Qian that you charged one hundred taels of silver for this dish. Don't you think it's a bit expensive?"

"Is it expensive? I don't know what's so expensive about it," Tian Yu said with a smile. The other two looked down at her with disdain, they were all quite good at putting on airs!

"Do you know that a hundred taels is more than an ordinary person can earn in a lifetime?"

"You said yourself that you are an ordinary citizen. Are you an ordinary citizen?"

"Of course we aren't, but you are!"

“I am, but you are not. After meeting Young Master Huang, I feel that this hundred taels is still a bit too little and does not match your noble status. Why don’t you give me some more, Young Master Huang?”

"You shrew, I came to settle accounts with you, and now you're asking me for money instead."

"You yourself said it was about settling accounts. If you feel you have wronged me and want to make amends, I am willing to accept it."

"You! You sharp-tongued shrew, do you even know who I am?"

"I know, Manager Qian's boss."

"Then how dare you talk nonsense?"

“You are his employer, not mine. I’m not making this up. You’re the one making this up. I’m just correcting you. If you’re not willing to accept this, I can leave now and wait until you’ve calmed down and thought things through.”

"You audacious shrew, how dare you be so arrogant!" Young Master Huang slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"Young master, please calm down. This price was agreed upon by this old servant and the madam. You can't blame the madam."

"You traitor! Tell me! Did you conspire with this shrew?"

"Master, you are wise to see the truth! This old servant dares not!" Manager Qian said, already kneeling down.

"Young Master Huang, are you brainless or something?" Tian Yu got angry at the shopkeeper's attitude, grabbed him, and pointed at Young Master Huang.

"Madam, Madam, you mustn't do this. It's all my fault for not handling it properly."

"Manager Qian, you did nothing wrong. Let me tell you, if you hadn't begged me, I wouldn't have sold it to your restaurant! So many restaurants out there, who would want yours? If you don't want it, return it now and don't make these dishes again."

"Hey! You woman, you get upset just from a few words. I never asked you to return the money."

"Refund? I can return the money tomorrow, but your restaurant is not allowed to cook the dishes I taught you anymore."

"That won't do. I just wanted to discuss something with you. Why are you so difficult, woman? Well, since that's the case, I won't pursue it any further. Let's continue our cooperation."

"Thank you! But I don't want to think about it anymore. With a young master like you, the company will go bankrupt sooner or later. I think I'd better find another one."

"You! Don't push your luck! Do you even know who everyone here is?!"

“Marquis of Zhenbei! Prince Wu!” Tian Yu shouted.

How did you know?

"Greetings, Your Highness, Your Lordship!" Shopkeeper Qian was so frightened that he quickly knelt down, not daring to look.

"I guessed!" Tian Yu looked at Zhao Moyan and then at Prince Wu, who had been watching the show from beginning to end, thinking to herself, "Let's see how long you can keep up this act."

"Interesting, what do you think, Lord Marquis?" Prince Wu looked at Zhao Moyan and smiled slightly.

Zhao Moyan simply nodded, looking at Tian Yu expressionlessly. Tian Yu felt exhausted; dealing with these old foxes was truly tiring. She bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness and Your Lordship. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. My children at home are waiting for their meal!"

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