The commotion got loud enough that the manager of Baifanglou finally heard it and arrived with a large group of people.
He was dressed in a light blue robe, with a smile on his face, and a large group of people following behind him, giving him a refined and shrewd appearance.
"What has happened here? I have disturbed you distinguished guests. But do not panic. I will send a pot of freshly brewed pre-rain Longjing tea to each pavilion as an apology."
This person was merely a minor manager at Baifanglou, yet he remained completely calm and unassuming in the face of so many people of high status.
It seems like the owner behind Baifanglou is someone with quite a background!
Before Song Xizhi could speak, Song Ruoan pressed him, saying:
"Are you the manager here?"
“I’m the one who contacted you. I found someone who sneaked in. She has a bad reputation and no connections, yet she’s sitting in the most luxurious pavilion. Go check if she has a reservation at this top-tier pavilion today!”
Upon hearing this, the manager's eyes finally showed a hint of doubt: "No one has made a reservation these past few days. This special pavilion is reserved for distinguished guests."
"Not just anyone can make an appointment."
Upon hearing this, it was as if the truth had been revealed, and everyone burst into laughter, wishing that Song Xizhi would be kicked out right then and there.
If we were kicked out now, under the watchful eyes of everyone, we would lose all face!
But at that moment, Song Xizhi's cold voice suddenly rang out:
"What punishment would one face for trespassing into an occupied pavilion without an appointment and disrupting order? Would they be blacklisted by Baifanglou? Or would the authorities be notified?"
Upon hearing this, Song Ruoan assumed that Song Xizhi was afraid, and her smile widened.
Baifanglou is the most fashionable restaurant in the capital, where all the ladies and young women socialize. If Song Xizhi hadn't blocked him today, no one would have been able to hang out with her anymore.
"It's no use begging for mercy. In front of so many people, we must handle this officially."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper looked in Song Xizhi's direction, then nodded and said:
"Please forgive us, esteemed guests, but Baifanglou does have this rule for your safety. Anyone who trespasses or disregards order will be blacklisted."
Song Xizhi listened in silence for a long time, then suddenly laughed.
She took out the jade pendant that was tucked into her sleeve and showed it to the shopkeeper again.
This jade pendant is warm to the touch and has mysterious inscriptions on it. It looks extremely expensive, and no one can tell where it came from.
Its appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Seeing this, Song Ruoan sneered: "You want to offer a bribe on the spot?"
Song Xizhi simply said, "I only showed you this jade pendant, and the servant from Baifanglou brought me here. If there is still something wrong with that, then it is a problem within your Baifanglou."
The shopkeeper's eyes were momentarily drawn to the jade pendant, and upon hearing Song Xizhi's words, his previously calm demeanor instantly turned into excitement.
"No! No! You don't need an appointment!"
"My esteemed guest, this jade pendant is your token, and this pavilion was prepared especially for you! You don't need to make an appointment at all!"
Upon hearing the shopkeeper's excited words, everyone present was momentarily stunned.
Song Ruoan and Lin Miaoxin looked up abruptly, staring at Song Xizhi's face in disbelief, their bodies stiffening.
Impossible! How could this be!
Even Song Xizhi was slightly surprised by the subtle flattery in the shopkeeper's attitude.
This jade pendant has such a significant history.
Her husband is really amazing!
Thinking of He Jingyan, Song Xizhi gave an almost imperceptible smile and gently rubbed the jade pendant with his fingertip.
The jade pendant was warm to the touch and hard to the touch, just like him.
She carefully put the jade pendant back into her bosom, keeping it close to her body, and then spoke with a bright smile:
"Since the manager said that anyone who trespasses and disrupts the order will be blacklisted by Baifanglou according to the rules, then please blacklist and kick out Song Ruoan and Lin Miaoxin."
"They barged into my pavilion without my permission, delaying my treatment, and then slandered me without any evidence, which is...very troubling for me."
Song Xizhi drew out his words at the end.
Upon hearing this, Lin Miaoxin's eyes widened instantly. She thought Song Xizhi was simply insane: "I am the daughter of the current prime minister!"
"My father made a proper appointment; I didn't just barge in. You think you can get rid of me? That's a pipe dream!"
Song Xizhi simply smiled faintly: "This is a small pavilion in the first rank of the Imperial Academy, yet people still dare to break in. If it were me today, that would be one thing, but if it were a brothel inside, wouldn't Baifang Tower be in chaos?"
After she finished speaking, she looked in the direction of the shopkeeper.
Bai Fang Lou has powerful backers, and she wanted to see who they were and whether they dared to offend the Grand Secretary, who held real power.
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper turned around and spoke decisively to Lin Miaoxin and Song Ruoan:
"You have indeed disrupted the order of Baifanglou and have now been blacklisted. Please leave."
Everyone stared at Lin Miaoxin's face in surprise, never expecting that the arrogant and domineering woman would have such an embarrassing moment.
Lin Miaoxin felt her cheeks burning hot, as if she had been stripped naked and was extremely humiliated. She was so angry that her eyes turned bloodshot and her whole body was trembling.
"You...how dare you? Do you even know who your father is?!"
The shopkeeper simply bowed slightly in politeness: "This way, please. If the other ladies wish to stay longer, they may continue to stay."
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