It's not good to go empty-handed to coax someone, and Gan Qiongying had no money. She paced back and forth in the room, and finally Manyue came up with a good idea. It just so happened that the kitchen had prepared ginseng soup tonight to nourish the prince consort.
The prince consort ran off without even drinking it, so isn't it only natural to bring him ginseng soup?
Upon hearing this, Gan Qiongying felt an urge to hug and kiss Manyue, who was simply her closest confidante.
Supported by Manyue, Gan Qiongying carried a food box as the two hurried towards the carriage at the entrance of the Princess's Mansion. Under the cover of night, the Princess's Mansion was deserted, just like Gan Qiongying's heart at that moment.
"As long as the prince consort drinks this bowl of ginseng soup tonight," Gan Qiongying said to Manyue as she ran, "your monthly allowance will be doubled!"
Full Moon's eyes lit up enough to illuminate the entire courtyard after hearing this, but the memory of Moon Money, which had appeared and disappeared so quickly last time, still caused her great pain.
Therefore, Man Yue was particularly cautious this time, and instead of being happy, she first asked rather reservedly, "Is it really true?"
Gan Qiongying nodded and climbed onto the carriage: "Indeed! This time we will not retreat!"
Man Yue was overjoyed and thought to herself that even if she had to tear a hole in the sky, she would make sure her son-in-law drank this bowl of ginseng soup!
Gan Qiongying, however, regretted her decision immediately after agreeing, and sat in the carriage, she was filled with remorse.
Full Moon's monthly allowance is quite substantial. She is the head maid in the princess's residence, and Princess Qianrong has always been known for her extravagance and generosity.
If it doubles, that's almost two hundred taels... She really can't live without the God of Wealth!
Moreover, she still doesn't understand why Li Hua ran away in anger after she only met two people.
Chen Wa personally led his guards to escort Gan Qiongying's carriage, his expression extremely fierce. Unlike Manyue, he had not been completely brainwashed by Gan Qiongying. Although Chen Wa knew that the princess was currently very fond of her husband, and that he usually tolerated the people in the husband's residence, it was only because of Gan Qiongying's sake.
But the prince consort actually ran away last night!
As soon as the prince consort escaped yesterday, Chen Wa immediately sent someone to inform Manyue, and even wanted to send someone to follow him. If it weren't for Manyue stopping him, the prince consort would have been tied up by now, even if he hadn't been caught.
Seeing that Gan Qiongying was about to go after the person herself, Chen Wa, riding his horse, felt that a lowly merchant was not worthy at all!
Chen Wa immediately volunteered for the mission. He knocked on the carriage wall from the outside and said to Gan Qiongying, "Princess, it's late at night and the journey is not advisable. Why don't you leave it to me? I'll ride to the Prince Consort's residence and bring him back in no time!"
Upon hearing this, Gan Qiongying rubbed her forehead and gave a wry smile. She was currently at her wits' end because she couldn't understand why Li Hua was so angry, and therefore didn't know how to coax him.
As a result, Chen Wa continued to cause trouble, and Gan Qiongying didn't want to say a word. She glanced at Manyue and waved to her.
He gestured for Man Yue to go out and resolve the matter.
Full Moon quickly obeyed the order and went out, calling Chen Wa to the carriage. To make things easier, she directly mounted Chen Wa's horse and, from behind, whispered something in his ear.
Chen Wa's defiant expression slowly changed. By the time the group reached the side of the Prince Consort's residence, Chen Wa's expression had completely changed, and he was no longer as arrogant as before.
Upon arriving at their destination, before Gan Qiongying could even disembark from the carriage, Chen Wa immediately stepped forward and knocked on the door. It was Chen Wa who had taken action when Li Hua was first captured and brought back to the princess's residence after Gan Qiongying's time travel.
Times have changed. Chen Wa knocked on the door with utmost respect and spoke very politely to the person inside, clearly showing that Manyue's brainwashing had been very successful.
Chen Wa now realized that the underwear he was wearing and every bite of food he ate were bought with Li Hua's money. The entire princess's mansion was supported by the consort, so how could he not be respectful?
After successfully completing her mission, she returned to Gan Qiongying's side and even raised an eyebrow at her with an air of arrogance.
Gan Qiongying was both amused and exasperated, but she was quite relieved to see that Chen Wa hadn't broken down the door with his men.
Soon someone answered the door. The Prince Consort's mansion was mostly inhabited by the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled; there were not many able-bodied guards.
Upon seeing Gan Qiongying's carriage, they immediately came out to greet her, bowing very respectfully. When they learned the purpose of Gan Qiongying's visit, they said, "Princess, you may not know, but the Prince Consort did not stay in the mansion for long. He only gave a brief greeting before going to inspect the shops in the city."
Upon hearing this, Gan Qiongying immediately instructed Manyue to inquire which shops the prince consort had visited.
The old steward was indeed honest; the people in the Prince Consort's residence had been specifically instructed by Li Hua that they would never do anything to deceive the princess.
Soon, the old steward gave Gan Qiongying a long list, from East Street to West Street, from cosmetics shops and clothing shops to fan shops and umbrella shops, restaurants, inns, and even brothels, everything imaginable.
Basically, one out of every seven or eight shops is owned by Li Hua, even if it's not under his name, it's one of the shops he has invested in.
With the long list in hand, Gan Qiongying boarded the carriage again to "chase her husband a thousand miles away." As she read through the list, she was filled with dread, for this was the first time she had truly witnessed Li Hua's capabilities.
This is the imperial city of Nanzhao! Under the emperor's feet, clans are entrenched and power struggles are rampant. How could Li Hua have infiltrated so deeply into such a place!
No wonder he could give himself 200,000 taels a month and provide Zhongli Zhengzhen with the start-up funds for his rebellion.
He's more than just a god of wealth; he's practically a walking gold mine.
Gan Qiongying was initially a little irritated, but after looking at the list of these businesses and comparing them one by one along the street, her heart felt as if it had been ironed, exceptionally smooth and warm.
She'll carry the God of Wealth back on her back tonight, even if it means doing it herself!
However, finding Li Hua among the numerous shops on the most bustling street in the vast capital of Jinchuan is not so easy.
They searched for many shops on the list, only to be told each time that Li Hua had just left.
If Li Hua hadn't lacked the ability to foresee the future, Gan Qiongying would have suspected that he was deliberately hiding from her and playing hide-and-seek with her.
Fortunately, when they found out about the fifth shop, they learned where Li Hua had gone.
He went to a restaurant at the end of the main street called Phoenix Restaurant. Even Gan Qiongying, who had never left her house since transmigrating, knew the name Phoenix Restaurant.
Because Man Yue bought various delicacies from Phoenix Tower for Gan Qiongying more than once.
Gan Qiongying also ate roast duck at Fenghuanglou Restaurant, which was really, really delicious, and the skin was crispy!
However, when Gan Qiongying was eating, she did not realize that Phoenix Tower was actually Li Hua's business.
Roast duck is so expensive; if she had known it belonged to Li Hua, she wouldn't have spent the money...
Moreover, Phoenix Tower is a large restaurant that combines inn, opera performance, and dining. It has five floors and stands out in the entire imperial city. It also has a huge stage outside.
Gan Qiongying got off the carriage and saw the entire building standing brightly lit in the night. Even from the outside, one could see crowds of people inside and hear noise coming from within, which showed just how popular the place was.
Before going inside, Manyue pulled out a veil from somewhere and asked Gan Qiongying to put it on.
"Princess, please put this on. You are a celebrity in Yindu now. It would be bad if you were recognized and caused a sensation."
Gan Qiongying hesitated for a moment and said, "It can't be that bad, can it? Who would notice me? Wouldn't wearing this attract more attention?"
That's what they say, but Gan Qiongying never acts on her own initiative. After all, her understanding of this era is very limited, and she believes in listening to advice.
She quickly put on her veil, and with Manyue's help, Chen Wa and his guards followed behind them. The group swiftly entered the Phoenix Tower.
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