Chapter 96: Brotherhood
Outside the west wing, Gu Mian frowned unconsciously as he walked in, then sat down aside, looking so honest that it seemed as if he was not the same person who had spoken so arrogantly just now!
Lin Xiaoyue was sensitive. She pushed Liang Jingyao and whispered, "What's going on?"
Liang Jingyao knew what Gu Mian was thinking. He patted Lin Xiaoyue on the shoulder to reassure her, then sat down next to Gu Mian and poured him a cup of tea. "Don't look so depressed. We brothers have finally been reunited after so many years. Have some tea!"
How could Gu Mian drink the tea? Has this guy been living in such a shabby place all these years?
Who is Liang Jingyao? He was once a famous figure in the capital. He wanted to be called the number one young master, and no one dared to compete with him!
He lived in the palace until he came of age, enjoying all the benefits of a prince because of the late emperor's favor. After he came of age, the late emperor gave him another residence, the Liang Mansion. This was a royal residence, and the late emperor's favoritism was visible to everyone. It was not only large in area, but also extremely luxurious.
Just when everyone was questioning whether Liang Jingyao would be spoiled by the late emperor and turned into a useless royal noble, the northern border was in danger. Liang Jingyao submitted a letter of request and led his father's Howling Army straight to the border.
After three months of fierce fighting, Liang Jingyao successfully repelled the most ferocious wild wolves in the north, the Nabuloso tribe. The Nabuloso tribe suffered heavy casualties, and the border was peaceful for five years.
Liang Jingyao became famous because of this battle, and no one dared to question him again!
Only that useless eldest prince, now Emperor Liang, was madly jealous of Liang Jingyao. Not long after he ascended the throne, the late emperor also passed away. Emperor Liang exiled Liang Jingyao and his family before the late emperor was buried.
I had always thought that Liang Jingyao had been exiled with his father to the northern border, and I had asked people everywhere to find his whereabouts. I didn't expect that he actually lived here!
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Gu Mian frowned, "I told you that you didn't treat me as a brother. How many times did I take the blame for you when we were little? And you didn't even tell me where you went! If you just tell me, I'll find a better place than this one!"
Liang Jingyao poured himself a glass of water and said meaningfully, "I heard that your family has more and more competitors? Have you dealt with all those scumbags? It doesn't matter where I live. You might as well help your father run the business with your time. If you ever lose the title of Royal Merchant, I'll be ashamed for you!"
"Hmph!" Gu Mian clenched his fists and cursed angrily, "Jingyao, you don't know how difficult it is to serve in the imperial palace these days. It's hard to serve, that's all, but you damned bastards also find other rivals to lower our prices, find fault everywhere, and sometimes even return it after using it, and I see there's nothing wrong with it! Do you really think we are fools?"
Liang Jingyao took a sip of tea and said jokingly, "Isn't it just that I don't want you to dominate the market? Why would I replace you if I didn't find fault?"
Gu Mian's face wrinkled up like a bun, his face puffed up with anger. "Our Gu family has served the royal family for hundreds of years, and he can't just replace them whenever he wants! Besides, don't you know! Emperor Liang is about to appoint a queen, and there are so many complicated formalities in the ceremony, and they have to rely on us to provide them with all kinds of things."
Lin Xiaoyue didn't expect that Emperor Liang would act so quickly and not even start with selecting concubines. Could it be that this queen has a great background?
She interrupted curiously and asked, "Empress? Which noble family will it be? Or the daughter of a minister in the court?"
Gu Mian looked at Lin Xiaoyue and replied, "She is the Pearl Princess from Yumu Island, which is next to our Dongsui Kingdom. Yumu Kingdom is very small, but because they are very good at fishing for pearls and various precious seafood, the people on this island are very rich. I think Emperor Liang was attracted by their wealth, so he was willing to give the position of empress to a princess from a small island."
A certain moment suddenly flashed through Lin Xiaoyue's mind. It seemed that after Emperor Liang deposed the queen, he had thought of finding someone with a wealthy family to enrich his treasury.
He is the king of a country, but he is determined to live off his wife. How shameless!
"Then do you know how much dowry Yumu Country gave? How old is the princess?"
Gu Mian shook his head and said, "I don't know yet. The news from the palace is that we should make preparations as soon as possible. The wedding will be held when the princess arrives."
Lin Xiaoyue curled her lips in disdain. "So careless? Don't you even give the princess a few days to rest? Getting married right after arriving? Doesn't he have any other women in the palace? This is abnormal!"
Gu Mian was originally still feeling sad about Liang Jingyao's situation in the past few years, but after hearing Lin Xiaoyue's words, he was immediately amused. "Hahaha! You are quite a bold girl! But what you said makes sense. Oh! Never mind him, this is also a matter between Yumu Kingdom and Liangdi's family. One is willing to fight and the other is willing to be beaten. We can just watch the fun!"
Lin Xiaoyue shrugged and said, "That's right. When will the princess tell us so we can go over and see what she looks like?"
Liang Jingyao said with a smile, "Haha, I think you'll be disappointed. When the late emperor was still alive, I once accompanied him to meet the people of Yumu Country. They were short and dark-skinned. If Emperor Liang isn't crazy, then he has ulterior motives. But it's still too early to talk about this. Let's settle the book club matter first."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xiaoyue and Liang Jingyao both looked at Gu Mian.
Gu Mian's scalp tingled from being stared at. He waved his hand and said, "If you want them, take them! Why would I ask you for money?"
Lin Xiaoyue was happy and made a "yeah" gesture to Liang Jingyao. Of course, Liang Jingyao didn't understand what she meant. Only later did he know what she meant.
However, Lin Xiaoyue, who was still happy, didn't think too much and continued to ask, "We still have one hope, that is, you will show up at the book club. Because Brother Liang has a special identity, for his safety, I still hope that he will continue to hide behind the scenes."
Gu Mian nodded and agreed, "That's easy. I don't want my brother to suffer any more. How about this? I'll buy you a yard, and we can make this teahouse more luxurious. That way, we can attract more customers!"
Lin Xiaoyue didn't dare to accept Gu Mian's suggestions. This guy was really paraquat. Whatever store he opened went bankrupt. Maybe his greatest success in his life was that he was born in the right family!
"Mr. Gu, thank you for your suggestions, but we are not short of money for the time being. The teahouse is fine as it is. I would like to buy the Yuanheng Inn across the street and convert it into a restaurant."
Gu Mian was somewhat impressed by Lin Xiaoyue. This woman could tell stories and open a restaurant? Where did Liang Jingyao find her?
He walked over and punched Liang Jingyao with a sly smile, "No wonder you don't contact me anymore, brother. You found someone so capable, you must be secretly happy every day, right?"
Liang Jingyao glared at him and complained: "If you are more capable, you can take down the Yuanheng Inn first!"
Gu Mian chuckled in his heart. Isn't it just spending money? Is there anything he can't buy with money?
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