Chapter 162: Provocation
The prince suddenly understood: "What your majesty said is truly enlightening!"
"Originally, I wasn't very satisfied with Yun Wei as the Crown Princess. Since Prime Minister Yun has such a big appetite, I just won't do what he wants! And the Queen Mother is still so partial. We are both grandsons of the Emperor, but she always wants to leave all the good things for Prince Yu. This time, I won't do what she wants either. Anyway, no matter who Zhaoxue becomes the Crown Princess, they will all be admitted into our royal family and will be her granddaughter-in-law!"
The Crown Prince nodded. "I have already discussed with Mother the choice of a concubine. We want to choose one from a military family. However, I am afraid that Third Uncle will not be willing to let Zhaoxue be my concubine..."
A trace of disdain flashed across the queen's delicately made-up face as she sneered, "Being a concubine of the crown prince will at worst lead to the position of imperial concubine or noble concubine... Didn't I also start out as a concubine? Am I not the queen now?"
It is not important to be in power, what is important is to hold on to it! Otherwise, it will be a flash in the pan.
You don't have to worry about this matter, just leave it to me, and when the time comes, just follow my mother's arrangements!"
"Yes! Your son obeys!"
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The business of Mankouxiang has been booming for more than half a month. Seeing that the business of Xiangyunlou is bleak every day, Helian Chen can no longer sit still.
So he brought a group of people to Mankouxiang. He wanted to see how Yunli and Helianchi fooled the people.
When he arrived at the door of Mankouxiang, carriages were parked on both sides, and the corridors were filled with people queuing up on both sides. He was jealous and crazy. His Xiangyunlou had been open for more than seven years and had never seen such a grand occasion.
And these people would rather sit here stupidly and wait in line for food with empty stomachs than go to his Xiangyunlou to spend money.
An inexplicable anger ignited in his heart, so he waved his sleeves and walked in aggressively.
The hot pot restaurant was bustling with activity. Everyone was eating hot pot around the table. Laughter and chatter could be heard from time to time. It was very lively. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. Even though they were sweating profusely, they were unwilling to put down their chopsticks.
The aroma of the hot pot restaurant filled the whole room. Helian Chen wanted to eat it just by smelling it. He licked the corner of his mouth unconsciously.
Looking around, the first floor hall was completely empty, with seats packed in front of it. The children in the store were busy serving customers, some were serving dishes, some were helping customers to shabu-shabu meat, and some were introducing the menu to customers. He was really jealous when he saw it.
Helian Chen winked at the guard beside him, who immediately understood and grabbed a waiter who was carrying dishes.
"Where's your boss? Is this how you treat guests? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is visiting, and you haven't come out to greet him yet? Hurry up and arrange the best private room for us!"
When the waiter heard that the visitor was the Crown Prince, he became a little nervous and quickly bowed and said, "I am here to see His Royal Highness. Please wait a moment, Your Highness. The shopkeeper is arranging customers on the second floor. I will call him down right away."
The guard shouted, "Go!"
After a while, Shopkeeper Qi came down the stairs.
When he saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and a group of people standing at the door, he did not panic. His master was Princess Mingxi, and she was from the Prince Yu's Mansion. She had the entire Prince Yu's Mansion and the Lanxi Kingdom as her backers. Her master said that anyone who caused trouble in her shop would be kicked out. Even if the emperor came, they had to follow her rules!
"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I apologize for failing to welcome you with such courtesy. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"
The guard asked, "Are you the shopkeeper here?"
"Yes! I am the owner of the fragrant shop!"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to have dinner. Please quickly arrange a first-class private room for us!"
Shopkeeper Qi said calmly with a smile, "Your Highness, I'm sorry. There have been so many customers at Mankouxiang these past few days that most of the private rooms on the second floor were reserved the day before. Since the diners in the private rooms take a long time to dine, if Your Highness wants to dine, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until tomorrow!"
If Your Highness wishes to eat in the first floor lobby, you can queue up now and will be able to eat in about three hours."
Helian Chen's face was displeased, and the guard roared, "How dare you! Open your dog eyes and see clearly who you are talking to. This is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and you actually want him to wait until tomorrow to eat? Are you crazy?"
"Your Highness, I'm truly sorry. This place is full of waiting customers. They came early to get numbers and line up. I can't cut in line for Your Highness. It would be unfair to them all!"
"Who said you were allowed to cut in line? What is the status of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Can you sit in the hall and dine with them? Go clear out one of the private rooms on the second floor!"
"Your Highness, I'm sorry, but the private room on the second floor will have to wait until tomorrow. Now that this batch of guests has finished eating, the next batch is queuing up..."
"Are you tired of living? How dare you speak to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince like that?"
Helian Chen glanced at Shopkeeper Qi coldly and said in a deep voice: "I want to eat your hot pot. Please arrange a best private room for me and serve all your signature dishes!
I'll give you ten minutes, or you won't be able to do business today!"
Shopkeeper Qi lowered his head and his face darkened instantly. He saw that the Crown Prince did not look like he was here to have a meal, but rather to cause trouble.
He controlled his temper, still wearing a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Your Highness, please don't embarrass me. The private rooms are completely full, not a single one is empty. I can't ask you to kick out the customers who are eating. That would also damage Your Highness's reputation!"
The rules set by the master are ironclad! No one can be special. No one can be special. The rules are based on first come first served and the number of times you spend.
Even if the people standing before him were the Emperor and the Empress, and they couldn't be given a place today, even if they wanted to behead him, he would accept it! Because he believed that his master would definitely save him!
Helian Chen was furious. He waved his hand to signal the guards behind him to draw their swords. One guard pointed his sword at Shopkeeper Qi and threatened, "I think you don't want to continue your business. Since you are so ungrateful, I will grant your wish!"
After that, he took the sword and was about to stab Qi's chest. At this time, the shadow guard hiding in the dark appeared and swung the knife at the guard. The guard's arm holding the sword was chopped off and fell to the ground instantly.
The guards behind, including Helian Chen, were all stunned when they saw this.
Shadow Guard said calmly, "Your Highness, please return! If this continues, I won't mind ripping off all their arms!"
"You...are so bold! Who are you to be so presumptuous in front of me?"
"It doesn't matter who I am. Your Highness just needs to know that I am from Prince Yu's Palace!"
"How dare you speak to me so arrogantly?"
"Our prince specifically ordered this. He said that no matter who causes trouble on the princess's territory, I can deal with it directly on the spot without asking for permission! So I have already spared his life for the sake of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
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