"Our Li family runs Cuilan Tea House. Would you like to come and have tea with us?"
Young Master Li curled his lips, his face full of disdain.
"Women are supposed to take care of their husbands and children. It's really immoral for you four women to run a teahouse. I advise you to close the shop as soon as possible, otherwise the Li family will not let you go."
Mr. Li folded his hands in front of his chest, raised his chin, and his arrogant expression was disgusting.
He originally thought that Mingxiang Yige had just opened today and no one would patronize it. However, when he looked carefully at the lobby, he found that there were quite a few customers, and the anger in his heart instantly bubbled up.
Young Master Li shouted at the top of his voice, "Today, Cuilan Teahouse is half price. Drinking tea is an elegant act. Aren't you afraid of tarnishing your reputation as a scholar by drinking tea in a teahouse run by a woman?"
Most of the customers who come to the teahouse to drink tea have read some books and come with like-minded friends.
After hearing what Master Li said, everyone seemed a little hesitant.
But they had already ordered tea. Wouldn't it be a loss of gentleman's credibility if they left at this time?
Seeing the hesitation on these people's faces, Master Li continued to threaten them: "If you drink tea in Mingxiang Yi Pavilion, you will be opposing the Li family."
The guests who had come to the lobby because of Su Jingyao's beauty and temperament and wanted to taste the tea from Mingxiang Yige were frightened when they heard the arrogant tone of the young master of the Li family and dared not stay any longer.
After all, the Li family is a wealthy and powerful family in Yicheng, and they really can't afford to offend them.
Soon, Su Jingyao was the only one left in the lobby.
Several female shopkeepers looked at the empty lobby, feeling extremely angry but helpless.
"Mr. Li, we are operating as normal. How can you threaten our customers like this?"
Young Master Li glanced at them with disdain, then ignored the female shopkeeper's questions and walked straight to Su Jingyao with a swagger.
"This lady looks beautiful and seems to be of high status. If you like to drink tea, why not go to Cuilan Tea House? I will treat you."
Young Master Li narrowed his eyes and looked Su Jingyao up and down with lustful eyes.
Su Jingyao's face was as calm as water, as if the person in front of her was air, and she didn't even glance at him.
Through the man's vulgar words just now, Su Jingyao understood more deeply the difficulties and hardships faced by women in doing business today.
Miaoxia was about to stand up to stop Mr. Li, but Su Jingyao signaled her with her eyes, and Miaoxia did not act rashly.
Seeing Su Jingyao's lack of reaction, Master Li immediately scolded her, "Do you know who I am? Everyone in Yicheng treats me with respect. Don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit!"
If it weren't for her outstanding appearance, he wouldn't have been so patient in talking to her.
"You look like you're married, but you're drinking tea alone in this widow's teahouse. Could it be that your husband has died? I don't mind your beauty, so I can marry you..."
Before he could finish, Su Jingyao, with a cold face, poured the tea in her hand directly onto Mr. Li's face without hesitation.
He probably doesn't want this mouth anymore!
Young Master Li never thought that someone in Yicheng would dare to treat him like this. He instantly became angry and said, "You!"
He was just about to raise his hand to take action when a man in white came in at lightning speed. He had a nimble figure and a fierce look in his eyes. He kicked out with such force that Master Li was kicked out in an instant.
Young Master Li was caught off guard and fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, looking in a miserable state.
The guards who were originally ready to protect the lady in the dark were about to rush forward, because the man in white could only continue to remain in place, maintain a high degree of vigilance, and closely observe the development of the situation.
Su Jingyao looked at the person who came in surprise. She didn't expect to meet Li Jin in Yicheng.
They haven't seen each other for three or four years.
Su Jingyao's eyes revealed a complex emotion, including surprise and a hint of joy at reunion after a long separation.
Master Li was kicked to the ground. He felt his blood rushing up and he felt dizzy with anger.
With his face flushed and his neck thick, he roared, "You! You! Just wait, I'm going to call for help and I'll make sure you guys pay for it in Yicheng!"
While cursing, he struggled to get up from the ground and limped out of Mingxiang Yige, looking both embarrassed and funny.
Su Jingyao calmed herself down and looked at Li Jin carefully. She found that his face had not changed much. He still looked as gentle as jade, but he was more mature and there was a bit more vicissitudes in his eyes.
She raised her hand slightly and said, "Sit down."
Li Jin sat down as he was told, lowering his eyes slightly, his eyelashes hiding the complex expression in his eyes.
"Did you come here specially?"
Su Jingyao asked bluntly. She never believed in coincidences.
Li Jin nodded slightly, a low "hmm" coming out of his throat.
Ever since he got the news that His Majesty was taking the Queen on a southern tour, he had been paying attention until she arrived in Yicheng.
"Master..." Li Jin paused, as if choosing his words, and continued, "How is Madam these days?"
"I am fine."
Su Jingyao's expression was as calm as water, and her eyes showed a sense of tranquility and satisfaction.
She got what she wanted step by step.
During this southern tour, she didn't want to always be Jun Zechen's pendant. Even though her own abilities were limited, she was determined to keep this small teahouse.
The two were speechless for a moment, then Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, her eyes softly asking, "Have you met a woman you like in the past few years?"
When Li Jin heard this, sadness was revealed in his eyes, like a bottomless pool of stagnant water without a single ripple.
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