The banquet at the Qian Mansion was very grand.
The red pillars and carved rafters are magnificent and golden.
He had such an assertive demeanor, as if he were the master of Dingzhou.
Mr. Qian Yousheng moved to Dingzhou many years ago.
At that time, he spent a huge amount of money and acquired more than 20 shops of various sizes in Dingzhou in one fell swoop, becoming the richest businessman in Dingzhou.
Indeed, Qian Yousheng is a man with great business acumen.
But he is also full of the greed of a businessman.
During the two years that the prince had been guarding Dingzhou, he had called on local merchants several times to raise funds to meet the needs of food and fodder.
But the merchants in Dingzhou all live a life dependent on others, and any decision they make requires Qian Yousheng's approval.
Qian Yousheng, however, has been dragging his feet and refusing to supply the goods.
Until the beginning of the year, the prince won a great victory.
He was like a hound that had scented a trail.
Immediately replenish the long-overdue food and fodder.
It is said that when the war was tough last year, Qian Yousheng cheated local people of their food rations under the guise of fundraising, which also led to many civilians being displaced at that time.
There were reasons why Zhang You was sold at that time.
Fortunately, the princess had taken action early and took in those who were sold for food like her.
The Qian Mansion held a banquet this time.
On the surface, it was to celebrate the prince's victory so that the people of Dingzhou would not have to be displaced.
In fact, he wants to abuse his power.
He thought that he, a local tyrant, could defeat the powerful dragon in the palace.
Little did he know that he was already a fish on the chopping board.
Just one mistake.
You can be slaughtered at will.
The princess was originally invited to this banquet.
But it is said that the princess had long been dissatisfied with him, so Qiao Er and Qiao Si attended the banquet together.
Just after the hour of Si, they arrived at Qian's house.
The two characters "Qian Mansion" written in a flamboyant style on the plaque were very conspicuous.
Qiao Si was the first to get off the carriage.
She looked at the plaque and scoffed.
When the doorman of Qian's mansion saw the carriage of the prince's mansion, he came forward to lead the way.
Zhang You and the others followed closely behind Qiao Er and Qiao Si.
She played the role of a loyal maid with her head lowered and her eyes submissive.
They were led along the winding corridor to the reception room.
At this time, there were only some small vendors in the reception room, and Qian Yousheng was not there.
Zhang You knew some things about the Qian family.
Jinglan said some of this when she was teaching them the rules.
But look at Qian Yousheng's style.
Most likely he wanted to intimidate Qiao Si and the others.
They thought they were just little girls and could not represent the palace.
So, deliberately neglect it.
Qiao Si listened to the greetings from the small vendors with an unhappy look on his face.
The servant who showed her the way led her to a side seat and left without even pouring her any tea.
She mocked coldly, "What? You dare to neglect the people from Dingbei Palace? Is this position mine?"
She glanced at the servant who was leading the way.
She knew that Qian Yousheng did it on purpose.
And there must be Qian Yousheng's spies in this hall.
She took the initiative.
The servant was so frightened that he knelt down at home, at a loss as to what to do.
Butler Qian only asked him to lead the way, but he didn't say that the master who led the way was not an easy person to deal with.
He knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, sweat pouring down his face.
Zhang You was sweating profusely as he watched the scene suddenly turn cold.
Seeing that he couldn't explain it clearly, Qiao Si walked straight to the main seat.
She sat down leisurely.
Leaving everyone at a loss, fearing that this was the calm before the storm.
Zhang You watched as Qiao Si's maidservant followed him to the main seat, some bringing water and some massaging his legs.
It looks like being at home.
She glanced again at Qiao Er who was standing at the door, neither going in nor coming out.
Anxiety...
So anxious...
"What are you standing there for? Just do what you need to do."
Qiao Si sat on the main seat and spoke as if giving orders.
The boy immediately ran out, rolling and crawling.
I guess he went to tip off the news.
The other small vendors were like quails for a moment.
Get together and communicate quietly with your eyes.
Qiao Er stood there for a while, and Zhang You seemed to see her helpless smile.
Then she walked towards Qiao Si and sat on his left.
Zhang You watched Jinglan and the others skillfully serve tea and water.
It's fun to hide in the back.
The tea is not finished yet.
Qian Yousheng walked in quickly.
He looks honest, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, but a mole at the corner of his mouth reveals his true nature.
"So it's the young lady from the palace! I was busy with things at the shop, so I'm late. Please don't blame me, young lady! I just don't know why the princess didn't come?"
He put on a smiling face and looked harmless.
"Oh? Master Qian is so arrogant that he even wants my mother to come to your little party?"
Qiao Si's childish but sharp voice rang out.
"I'm afraid it's not..."
Having said this, she deliberately paused, and stared at Qian Yousheng with her almond-shaped eyes, with an overbearing aura.
Qian Yousheng met her gaze, and for some reason, he felt a little guilty.
But he also said that he managed to get through it thanks to the wealth he had accumulated over the years.
"Want to be the master of Dingzhou City?"
But Qiao Si didn't give him any face at all and went straight up to him.
The vendors on the scene who heard this wanted to dig out their ears, as they were actually involved in this drama of a dispute between the two parties.
Qian Yousheng listened to what was said and then showed some weakness.
He smiled awkwardly, "Miss, you're joking. The prince is naturally the master of Dingzhou City. How could I usurp the throne?"
Qiao Si looked at him coldly for two minutes.
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