Chapter 748 Reunion (Update 1)
Knowing that he couldn't get anything out of the waiter, Shui Xingqiu didn't ask any more questions.
The waiter quickly brought him a pot of snow drink.
Shui Xingqiu poured a cup, put it to his nose and sniffed it, then put it down again.
…
Over here, Xue Ran had just finished sorting out the accounts when he saw the waiter approaching and said in a low voice, "Boss, a customer just came in. He seems a little strange..."
Xue Ran was surprised. "What do you mean?"
The waiter pointed in a certain direction with his hand under the counter and briefly recounted what had just happened.
Xue Ran didn't take it seriously at first, but the more he listened, the more serious his expression became.
"Anyway, he asked several questions, and he was always circling around the Second Miss. I didn't say anything to him, but I just don't know what he wants to do?"
Xue Ran pondered for a moment, "I understand. You go and do your work first. Everything will proceed as usual. I will take care of the rest."
The waiter agreed and soon went to greet the guests with a smile.
It was as if nothing had happened just now.
Xue Ran packed up the things in his hands and seemed to be thinking about something.
Since the tavern opened, some people wanted to cause trouble, but they never succeeded.
Firstly, Ye Chutang's status has risen, and secondly... these people in the store have been carefully selected.
Many of the guests who come and go on weekdays are powerful people. If they do something wrong, they will probably get into trouble.
Therefore, even the most ordinary waiters in the store are careful and cautious and do their work properly.
I just realized something was wrong and reported it immediately.
Of course Xue Ran recognized who was sitting there. The day before yesterday, the Nanhu envoys came to Beijing with a big fuss, and the outstanding appearance of Shui Xingqiu attracted a lot of attention.
Xue Ran was well-informed and recognized the other person's identity at a glance.
It was precisely because he knew this that he became even more puzzled.
Why would a Nanhu official suddenly become so curious about the second young lady?
And judging from the situation, I'm afraid this person is not here with good intentions...
Just as I was thinking about it, another waiter came over.
"Boss, Master Xun just sent someone to tell me that he won't be coming today, and the vacant room can be given to other guests."
Xue Ran was stunned. "What? He's not coming?"
The waiter nodded, "Yes! It seems that Master Xun is not feeling well and wants to recuperate at home, so he won't be coming."
Yunlai Restaurant is basically full every day, and such sudden cancellations of reservations rarely happen.
However, Xue Ran had met Xun Cheng before. Since the other party said he couldn't come, it must be inconvenient.
"Okay, I understand." Xue Ran paused and asked, "Is the person who delivered the message the one close to Master Xun?"
"It's him."
Xue Ran was determined in his heart, "Okay, I'll prepare a gift, you send it as soon as possible, and ask him to pass it to Master Xun, saying it's a small token of my appreciation, and asking him to take care of himself."
The waiter was a little surprised, but then he thought it was nothing strange.
——The shopkeeper said it himself that Mr. Xun is the second young lady’s friend!
If it weren't for their deep affection, the Second Miss wouldn't have allowed Master Xun to eat and drink as much as he wanted in the tavern, right?
In that case, it is perfectly normal to send a gift at this time.
The waiter grinned and nodded, "Okay! I'll go right away!"
Long Jiu came alone and didn't even enter the door of Yunlai Tavern. He just explained the matter and left, saying that his young master needed his personal care.
Fortunately, he left not long ago, so I should be able to catch up with him now.
Soon, the waiter hurried out the door holding an exquisite box.
Shui Xingqiu raised his eyes and took in this scene.
He narrowed his eyes slightly.
However, his position was indeed a bit remote, and he soon lost sight of the waiter.
As for the situation outside the door, he couldn't even see it.
The store was bustling with people coming and going.
Shui Xingqiu withdrew his gaze and looked around calmly again, but suddenly he remembered the scene in Prince Jing's Mansion.
——Yunlai Tavern specially sent someone to deliver two jars of medicinal wine to Xiao Chenglin.
A hint of sarcasm flashed across Shui Xingqiu's eyes.
It seems that the owner of Yunlai Tavern is really good at doing business.
Apart from anything else, no human relations were left out.
I wonder how much it costs to give gifts every day?
Shui Xingqiu had originally been somewhat curious and expectant, wanting to see it all, but now he felt that the outside world had overpraised the Yunlai Tavern and Ye Chutang.
But it stinks of money...
"Shopkeeper!"
A clear and bright female voice suddenly broke through the noise in the store, like the gurgling of a spring, and fell into the ears.
Shui Xingqiu subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice, but was suddenly stunned when he saw that pretty and bright face.
Almost instinctively, a memory that he thought he would never recall suddenly came to his mind.
Old pictures flashed like a kaleidoscope, and the originally faded pictures became vivid with the arrival of this voice.
Shui Xingqiu froze there.
The woman was dressed in red, with a long whip hanging from her waist and her black hair tied up. She exuded a free and unrestrained energy.
She strode in, looking around casually.
The next moment, she looked over.
Shui Xingqiu finally woke up and immediately lowered his head!
Fortunately, the woman was just looking around aimlessly and didn't notice him. She just glanced at him and then looked away lightly.
When Xue Ran heard the voice, he immediately walked out from behind the counter, a familiar smile on his face, and went to greet them in person.
"Princess, why are you free today?"
Ever since Prince Yannan returned to the capital, Princess Qinyang has spent most of her time accompanying her old father. Even the Yunlai Tavern, which she often visited, has not been visited for some time.
Xue Ran immediately ordered the waiter to prepare, "Go upstairs and clean up the princess's private room, and then prepare—"
"No need to bother." Princess Qinyang interrupted him with a smile, "I came here today and only want to take a few pots of wine and leave."
She drank too much at the Ye Mansion the day before yesterday and was very drunk. Now that she has finally sobered up, she dare not act so presumptuously in front of her father again.
So Princess Qinyang's trip today was not for herself, but for——
"I'll pick out a few good ones myself and give them away."
Prince Nan of Yan was stationed in the capital and never drank a drop of alcohol. Princess Qinyang thought about it and decided to prepare some wine for him and wait for him to drink it after he returned to the southwest.
Xue Ran understood, "No problem, Princess, please wait a moment, we will prepare it for you right away."
Princess Qinyang ordered a few items, and Xue Ran went to get them personally.
After a while, he came back.
After everything was done, Princess Qinyang did not stay any longer and got up to leave.
"Princess, these bottles and jars are hard to carry. How about we deliver them to your house later?"
Princess Qinyang readily agreed.
"Okay, I only rode one horse today, which is not very convenient. I'll trouble Shopkeeper Xue."
As she spoke, Princess Qinyang jumped onto her horse. When she was about to leave, she turned her head to glance inside the tavern, and a gleam of light flashed across her almond-shaped eyes.
The next moment, she grabbed the reins, shook them violently, and actually changed direction.
Xue Ran was stunned, "Princess, what are you doing——"
"I suddenly remembered that I have something important to do, so I won't be going back yet. Shopkeeper Xue, just continue as before. There will be someone to receive you when you arrive at the Princess's Mansion!"
After saying this, Princess Qinyang whipped her whip violently.
“Bang!”
One man and one horse, galloping away!
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