The Fifth Elder was very pleased to hear this and sincerely said, "This is all thanks to the Deputy Headmaster's excellent leadership."
The two then exchanged compliments.
Later, the Fifth Elder remembered something and asked, "These days, the number of customers coming every day is increasing, and our Hundred Flowers Pavilion is getting a bit small. Would it be better if we could expand it a bit or open another branch of Hundred Flowers Pavilion?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's heart stirred. Her main purpose in coming to Tunzhou last time was to discuss with the Fifth Elder the matter of opening a Hundred Flowers Pavilion in the capital.
His bringing this up now is exactly what she wanted to hear.
"Actually, the main reason I came here today is to discuss this matter with you, Fifth Elder."
The Fifth Elder said with delight, "Does the Deputy Master think so too?"
“My thoughts are similar to those of the Fifth Elder,” Wen Nongnong said. “However, I think one Hundred Flowers Pavilion in Tunzhou is enough, and there is no need to expand its scale. I think we could open one in the capital.”
The Fifth Elder's eyes lit up.
In fact, he also felt that a place like Baihualou should be opened in the capital, since there are more high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. If a Baihualou were opened in the capital, the business would definitely be more booming than in Tunzhou.
Thanks to the suggestion of the deputy brothel owner, Baihualou is no longer a brothel in the traditional sense. It is more like a place to watch song and dance performances. In addition, it is novel and special enough that many wealthy young men and high-ranking officials have become regular customers of Baihualou.
As long as Baihualou opens its doors for business, customers will come in droves. Now, the private rooms and even the seats in the main hall of Baihualou are already booked for the month after next.
Because of the severe shortage of seats, the fees for private rooms and main hall seats once reached astonishingly high prices.
He had actually wanted to mention it for a long time, about opening a Hundred Flowers Pavilion in the capital, but seeing that the deputy owner of the pavilion didn't seem interested, he held back and didn't say anything.
Now that the deputy host himself brought it up, it was exactly what he wanted to hear.
"Vice Elder's suggestion is excellent," the Fifth Elder praised, clapping his hands.
Wen Nongnong was not surprised that he would agree, after all, the business of Baihualou was so good at the moment, it was the perfect time.
Afterwards, she discussed some matters about opening the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in the capital with the Fifth Elder. Then she went to the place where the Hundred Flowers Pavilion usually practiced singing and dancing to watch and taught the girls a few new songs and dances.
Baihua Tower is closed for renovations today, so there are no programs tonight. There will be programs tomorrow night.
Seeing that it was getting late, Wen Nongnong decided to leave the city for the Lu family villa.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she left the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, she saw Gu Yi waiting there.
Upon seeing her, Gu Yi immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Auntie."
"Xiao Bai?" Wen Nongnong looked at him in surprise. "What are you doing here?"
Gu Yi turned his head and looked around blankly before realizing that Wen Nongnong was calling him.
"Is my aunt calling me?" he asked uncertainly.
"Of course I'll call you. Otherwise, who else deserves the adorable name 'Little White'?" Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
Green Fairy, standing to the side, thought to herself, "The rabbit at home is also named this. Miss hasn't forgotten, has she?"
Gu Yi's lips twitched slightly. It would be better to just call him "good nephew," but he said, "You can call me whatever you want, Imperial Aunt." He paused, then continued, "The guards at the city gate just told me you'd come to Tunzhou. I didn't believe it, but I didn't expect you to actually come. I just wonder what brings you to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion?"
Although Baihualou has transformed and no longer engages in the flesh trade, he has not forgotten how much his royal uncle cares about this little royal aunt, and he has to keep an eye on things for his royal uncle.
"Nothing much, I just heard there's a song and dance performance here tomorrow night, so I came to check it out." Wen Nongnong casually brushed it off.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yi did not ask any further questions, but simply said, "It's getting late, so why don't you stay at my residence tonight, Aunt? If you wish to come to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion to watch the song and dance performances tomorrow, I will accompany you there."
Wen Nongnong said, "I appreciate your kindness, my dear nephew, but let's leave it at that for today. I'll stay at your residence tomorrow. I have some friends outside the city, and I don't want to leave them behind."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yi decided not to press the matter further and instead asked, "Where does your friend live, Aunt? I'll take you there."
Wen Nongnong originally wanted to say no, but seeing how enthusiastic he was, she didn't say it out loud.
"Actually, it's not far. It's just outside the city at the Lu Family Villa."
"The Lu Family Villa?" Gu Yi's expression froze for a moment.
Wen Nongnong nodded. "That's right. What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Gu Yi snapped out of his reverie and shook his head. "It's alright, nephew, I'll take you there."
"Okay." Wen Nongnong didn't ask any further questions.
Upon arriving at the Lu family villa, Wen Nongnong said, "This is someone else's villa, so I won't invite you in. You should go back first, and I'll go to the Prince Tun's manor to find you tomorrow."
"Okay." Gu Yi nodded.
Just as he was about to ride away, he remembered something and couldn't help but turn back and ask, "Aunt, may I ask which member of the Lu family came with you?"
Wen Nongnong sized up his expression. "She is Lu Yingying, the daughter of the second branch of the Lu family."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yi smiled and said, "Oh, so it's her."
Seeing that his tone was normal, Wen Nongnong couldn't quite figure out what he was thinking. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Tomorrow is Lu Yingying's birthday."
Gu Yi paused for a moment, and when he met Wen Nongnong's clear gaze, he said somewhat awkwardly, "Aunt, it's getting late, so I'll head back now. I'll come pick you up again tomorrow."
Wen Nongnong seemed oblivious to his discomfort and said with a smile, "Okay, then be careful on your way."
After watching Gu Yi ride away, Wen Nongnong led Lü Qiao and the other two into the Lu family villa.
As we passed by the lake, we happened to run into Lu Yingying and Su Qianqian boating on it.
"Princess, you're finally back."
From a great distance, Su Qianqian shouted loudly.
Wen Nongnong strolled over.
They discovered two other unfamiliar girls on the small boat.
As she curiously observed them, they also looked at her with curious eyes.
Seeing this, Lu Yingying quickly introduced, "Your Highness, these are my two cousins from my uncle's family. Yanran, Yutong, please greet Your Highness."
The two of them came to their senses and quickly bowed to Wen Nongnong.
Wen Nongnong reached out and helped the two up, smiling as she said, "When you're out and about, there's no need for such formalities. We're all about the same age, so you can just call me by my name."
Su Qianqian, being lively and straightforward, immediately called out, "Sister Nong Nong."
Wen Nong Nong pinched her cheek. "That's right."
Seeing that she had no airs at all, her two cousins became less reserved.
Lu Yingying smiled and said, "The servants in the manor have hunted some wild game. Why don't we have a barbecue tonight?"
"Okay." Wen Nongnong couldn't help but smack her lips at the thought of delicious food.
Seeing her like this, everyone burst into laughter.
Before this, they had no idea that Wen Nongnong was such a fun and interesting person.
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