Chapter 33 Are You Kidding Me?
Jiang Yueyao was a little disappointed.
She gently let go of Lu Sui's hand: "Do you feel better now, sir?"
She changed the subject so quickly that Lu Sui was stunned for a moment.
He looked at her, withdrew his hand, and nodded slightly: "It doesn't hurt anymore."
"That's good." Jiang Yueyao pointed to the red mark on the back of his hand. "Sir, if you feel uncomfortable next time, rub this place and it will soon be relieved."
The carriage stopped.
Qingxuan's voice came in: "Master, we have arrived at Chunmen Lane."
When Jiang Yueyao heard this, she immediately stood up and got off the carriage. Lu Sui did not move. He raised his hand to lift the curtain and saw her walking towards him.
Under the moonlight, the little girl regained her lively and agile self.
She tilted her palm-sized face up and looked at him with a smile.
"My Lord, I'm going back now. Thank you for your wontons today. They are delicious and I like them very much."
Lu Sui looked at her.
Thin lips slightly parted.
"Jiang Yueyao, aren't you curious about how much you earn every month as the owner of Wanhe Tower?"
Lu Sui never mentioned this matter, and Jiang Yueyao didn't dare to ask.
After all, I owe him so much money...
When she suddenly heard him mention it, she immediately became excited.
"How many?"
"How much do you want?"
When Jiang Yueyao heard this, her eyes lit up a little.
"You'll give me as much as I want?"
Lu Sui raised his eyebrows: "Why not tell me about it."
Jiang Yueyao is a girl who always dares to use all the courage given by others.
Now that Lu Sui actually asked her to name her own price, what was she waiting for?
Just ask for a huge amount of money.
"One hundred taels?"
Lu Sui was so angry that he laughed on the spot.
If they weren't quite far away, he would have raised his hand and hit her again.
He shouldn't have sympathized with her.
This man is heartless and forgets everything as soon as he turns around. Why does he feel sorry for her?
Lu Sui raised his hand and lowered the curtain with a snap: "Qingxuan, go back home."
"yes."
Qingxuan raised his whip and left.
Jiang Yueyao took a few steps forward and asked, "Sir, where is the promised monthly silver? Why don't you keep your word?"
"Oh, you're really not funny. I was just joking."
"If you think one hundred taels is too much, how about eighty taels?"
"Is eighty taels too much? How about fifty taels?"
What responded to her was the carriage moving further and further away.
Jiang Yueyao stopped and stamped her feet in anger.
"You're teasing me."
…
When Lu Sui returned to the mansion, Qingshu came to greet him.
"The eldest lady came again today. She couldn't see you, so she cried to me for a long time, saying that she was forced to do so and begged you to show mercy and forgive her this time."
Lu Sui entered the house.
He took off his outer robe and handed it to Qingshu.
"Next time she comes, she will be turned away."
Qingshu hung his robe on the hanger and took the belt he handed to him.
"I think you and she are family after all. Isn't this a bit too much?"
Lu Sui sneered.
"When she falsified the account books and used the Lu family's money to pay off her brother's gambling debts, did she ever consider that she was the daughter-in-law of the Lu family?"
Qingshu also felt that the eldest lady had gone too far.
"When the master handed over the reins of the household to her, the eldest lady solemnly promised you that she would do her utmost. I never imagined she would be so devoted."
"That's seven thousand taels of silver. She falsified the accounts and used it for her own benefit. She's truly a traitor."
Qingshu became more and more angry as he spoke.
"If she comes again, I won't let her in no matter what."
Lu Sui changed his clothes and washed his hands.
He sat aside and Qingshu poured him a cup of hot tea.
I smelled alcohol on him and immediately became worried.
"Master, why are you drinking again? Your stomach gets upset every time you drink."
He said as he walked out, "I have to quickly tell the kitchen to make you something to warm your stomach..."
"No need to bother." Lu Sui took a sip of hot tea. "My stomach isn't feeling uncomfortable today."
"Not uncomfortable?" Qingshu looked surprised. "That's really strange. Could it be that the medicine Qingyi prescribed last time was effective?"
He saw that his master did not answer, but kept staring at the back of his hand.
I felt secretly surprised.
What's interesting about the back of your hand?
…
The next day, Jiang Yueyao gave Aunt Chun some instructions before going out.
"My mother's memorial day is in two days. Aunt Chun, please go to the street and buy me some paper money today. I'll also buy some gold ingots. My mother loves that. I'll also ask the store to fold a big house for her. Here are some silver notes. Don't be afraid to spend money. Pick the expensive ones."
Aunt Chun took the banknote.
"Okay, I'll go buy it in a moment."
On the way to Wanhe Tower, Sulan felt a little sad.
"Time flies! It's been three years since the young lady passed away. I wonder if she's been reincarnated? Where is she now?"
Jiang Yueyao comforted her.
"My mother is such a good person. She must have been born into a wealthy family in this life. She might be three years old now, being carefully cared for by the elders in the family, with fine clothes and delicious food, and no worries."
Sulan raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
She hugged Jiang Yeyao in her arms.
"The young lady is gone, and now you are the only one left. You must take good care of yourself in the days ahead."
"We have to be fine." Jiang Yueyao also hugged her, raised her little face from her arms, and said seriously, "I will work hard to make money and lead you to a good life."
Sulan smiled.
"I think it's fine now."
She remembered something: "Although Lord Lu treats us well, he is the Grand Tutor after all. He holds a high position of power and is from the Duke of Ying's family. You should be more careful in front of him and don't be disrespectful."
"I know. I know what's going on."
…
Ever since Lu Hengqing was adopted by the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion, he became the honorable Third Young Master Lu.
With the blessing of his status as the top scholar, he was able to get along well in the Hanlin Academy.
Today marks his two-month anniversary in the Hanlin Academy. Two of his colleagues who entered the Hanlin Academy with him came to see him after their shift.
"I heard that Wanhelou has released new dishes. If Brother Lu has nothing to do, let's go and try them together."
Lu Hengqing naturally would not refuse if someone invited him.
He packed up his things, stood up and left the palace with the two of them.
Each family's carriages were waiting outside the palace gate. Lu Hengqing ordered his servant Changshun, "Send someone back home to tell my mother that I'm having dinner with my colleagues tonight and won't be able to have dinner with her."
"yes."
The carriage started and headed towards Jinxiufang.
Although Lu Hengqing is now the third son of the Lu family, he has been on duty on time these days since he came back, and spends most of his time at home, visiting his grandparents every morning and evening, and taking care of his grandparents, father and mother.
Nowadays, no matter whether it is grandparents or father and mother, whoever mentions him will not say good things?
This is exactly what Lu Hengqing wanted.
Although he is a descendant of the Lu family, he has been missing for many years and has a weak relationship with his family.
Lu Hengqing never believed that blood ties alone could connect people closely. Only shared interests could bring people together.
Therefore, this was his first time to come to Jinxiufang after half a year in Beijing.
The carriage entered Jinxiufang. He lifted the curtain and looked at the tall buildings on both sides of the street. Various restaurants, theaters, teahouses and shops were neatly arranged. Luxury cars were parked at the door. Young men and ladies were accompanied by maids and servants as they shuttled through the streets. It was a prosperous scene.
The carriage arrived at Wanhe Tower.
Lu Hengqing got off the carriage.
The three of them went to Wanhe Tower together.
One of them, Feng Zheng, said, "I heard that Wanhelou has a new manager, a young lady who is as pretty as a flower."
Hu Bozhi, who was walking in front, raised his hand and pointed at the door.
"Is that the one you're talking about, Brother Feng?"
Lu Hengqing was also very curious.
Wanhelou is the best restaurant in Beijing.
The guests who can come here to eat are all powerful and influential. A young lady can become the owner of Wanhelou just by being pretty.
This is a restaurant, not a brothel.
He looked up and followed the direction of Hu Bozhi's finger...
A few steps away, at the gate of Wanhe Tower, a girl in a peach-red dress stood there to greet people. Although it was a very vulgar color, on her, it looked as gorgeous and eye-catching as the peach blossoms in March.
He looked up until he could see the other person's face clearly.
Lu Hengqing stopped abruptly.
He looked at the other person in disbelief, unable to hide the shock in his eyes.
Jiang Yueyao? !
Why is she here?
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