In the evening, Zhao Fachun and Old Li came to Lai Fu Inn, and the prodigal son Zhao Huan ordered a table full of dishes.
Tian Yingying thought, since you have money, you can spend as much as you want. Let’s see what you will do when you spend it all, so she sat down and ate with them without any hesitation.
"Mr. Zhao, tell us how you got out of Kaifeng Prefecture?" Zhao Fachun asked curiously.
How could Zhao Huan miss such an opportunity to show off? He slammed the table and shouted angrily, "When I went to Kaifeng Prefecture, Lord Meng told me I was in trouble. How could I not know that I was in big trouble? So what? That bastard emperor killed Han Yingxiong and harmed Miss Tian, and he doesn't want to be scolded?"
Zhao Fachun nodded in agreement, but Old Li said, "Your Majesty can't be blamed for this. It was Prince Kang who rebelled and wanted to kill the emperor, and Han Yingxiong sacrificed his life for it. He is a great hero and a chivalrous man!"
Zhao Huan wanted to hug Old Li and kiss him twice. He finally said something fair for himself. To put it bluntly, Han Zhongyong's death was related to Zhao Gou, and it was not Zhao Huan's fault.
Zhao Fachun followed suit, saying, "Well, Master Zhao defied the powerful and saved Miss Tian's life. He's truly a hero."
Old Li nodded hurriedly: "That's right, Mr. Zhao is also a great hero."
They praised Zhao Huan with all their might, hoping to bring him and Tian Yingying together. They sang the same tune, praising Zhao Huan to the skies.
Tian Yingying finally spoke: "Uncle Zhao, Uncle Li, let's not talk about these things, okay?"
Old Li and Zhao Fachun suddenly realized: "Don't mention it, drink, drink!"
The waiter Dazui felt that tonight was different from the previous nights. The shopkeeper was no longer cold and hopeless, at least there was a hint of smile on her face.
Zhao Fachun and Li Datou were delighted to see this, and they tried their best to flatter Zhao Huan. They kept praising Zhao Huan, but in the end, they found that Zhao Huan had nothing to praise except for his suicidal behavior.
After seeing off Zhao Fachun and Li Datou, only Zhao Huan and Tian Yingying were left at Laifu Inn, still drinking. Dazui, who had no tact, was still clearing the table.
"Big Mouth, it's getting late. You should go back and have a rest first. As for the table, it's not too late to clean it tomorrow." Zhao Huan said kindly.
"No, that won't work. There's still a lot of work to do tomorrow. I have to finish it quickly." Big Mouth said without even raising his head.
Zhao Huan was so angry that his teeth itched: "Big Mouth, go back first, I'll clean the table for you."
Big Mouth was overjoyed and turned around to ask, "Really?"
Zhao Huan nodded vigorously. "Really? Go back and rest first. The shopkeeper and I still have a lot to discuss."
Dazui was stunned for a moment, then finally understood. He threw away his apron and said, "Oh, okay, okay, I'll be leaving right away. Boss, you guys have your drinks first. I have to go buy groceries tomorrow."
Going shopping for groceries with Tian Yingying is what Zhao Huan likes to do most, but he didn't expect that this silly big mouth was completely unaware of it.
Zhao Huan said as gently as he could: "Big Mouth, you don't need to go shopping tomorrow, just go."
Tian Yingying probably saw through Zhao Huan's sinister intentions: "Well, it's getting late, everyone should go back and rest. You don't need to go shopping for groceries tomorrow. You are my guest now, not the accountant."
Zhao Huan was stunned: "Why, you're going to burn the bridge after crossing it. You really want to fire me? Let me tell you, Tian Yingying, I'm going to be the accountant. It won't be that easy to get rid of me."
Tian Yingying looked at him and said, "Okay, you can continue to be the accountant, but there is one thing: there is no salary."
"You! A profiteer and a black-hearted shopkeeper." Zhao Huan cursed.
Tian Yingying ignored him and stood up to go upstairs. There was a room upstairs that was her boudoir.
"Hey, does that provide meals?" Zhao Huan asked.
Tian Yingying stopped and looked back at him: "Cook, remember, you have to clean the table tonight. You have to sweep the floor, and you have to wash the dishes in the kitchen. You are not allowed to go to bed until you finish your work."
Zhao Huan wanted to cry: "Why, you are abusing your employees."
Tian Yingying nodded: "Yes, you don't have to do it, then I have the right not to hire you."
"I'll do it!" Zhao Huan said with gritted teeth.
The cook and Big Mouth do not live in the inn. They are villagers nearby, and Big Mouth's home is only one street away.
Tian Yingying walked towards the stairs and said to Dazui: "Dazui, go back and let Zhao Xiaolong clean up."
Big Mouth happily wiped his hands on his apron and said, "Boss, I'll be leaving now."
To achieve success, you need to pay a price. Zhao Huan endured it, I don't believe I can't catch you. Tian Yingying, just wait, sooner or later I will marry you.
Zhao Huan immediately felt energized at the thought. After Big Mouth left, he closed the door of the inn. It was the off-season, and apart from a few diners, no one else was staying. This saved Zhao Huan the trouble of cleaning the guest rooms.
People are prone to being humble, and Zhao Huan was probably like this at this time. For this girl, he gave up the superior life in the palace and came here to sweep the floor and wipe the table.
Zhao Huan, who was lazy and had no idea about grains and only had everything he wanted, has now become a servant doing odd jobs.
Zhao Huan's dream was shattered. He had originally wanted to have a few more words with Tian Yingying. After sending away the big mouth, the two of them could spend some time together under the moonlight.
Who knew that Tian Yingying seemed to see through him and seemed to know what he wanted to do. She ignored him at all and went upstairs to sleep.
Zhao Huan, who was in the late stage of laziness, was full of energy because of the motivation of love. He went to the kitchen first to deal with the pile of dishes and chopsticks.
In this day and age, you can't expect to have detergents or other cleaning products. However, the ancients had their own methods: washing dishes with hot water can remove the grease on the dishes.
Zhao Huan first brought a large bundle of firewood from the backyard. He lit the firewood under the stove and boiled a large pot of water.
When the water in the pot began to steam, Zhao Huan used a ladle to pour the water into a wooden barrel, which contained the guests' dishes and chopsticks that needed to be washed after their meals.
Zhao Huan rolled up his sleeves and worked hard, but he didn't see a pair of bright eyes in the darkness secretly watching him, Tian Yingying.
Tian Yingying covered her mouth and smiled secretly, her smile was so bright, like a flower, and as gorgeous as the sunset in the sky.
Zhao Huan was washing the dishes in a confused manner. For him, it was good enough that he could wash them. Don't expect him to wash them clean for you.
As he was washing, a pair of white and tender hands reached out. She took the bowl from Zhao Huan's hand and said, "How can you wash it clean like this? Let me teach you."
Zhao Huan was overjoyed. He looked up and saw Tian Yingying beside him. The fragrance of her body filled the air, and Zhao Huan's heart also floated with it.
"You wash it and I'll serve it to you." Zhao Huan followed Tian Yingying busily like a loyal servant.
They washed dishes together, swept the floor together, and wiped the table together.
Many years later, whenever Zhao Huan thought of that gentle night, he still felt extremely excited.
That night the wind was light, the stars were bright, and the air was warm...
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