That morning, Huang Xuan arrived at Hongyuan early to find Tian Yu, hoping that she could continue her cooperation with Yuelai Restaurant. Tian Yu agreed, but said she couldn't stay at the restaurant long-term; she could help if needed. After a morning of negotiations, the two signed an agreement. Tian Yu would receive a share of the profits, but she would be responsible for providing the restaurant with one dish each month and providing them with guidance. After they finished discussing and signing the agreement, Huang Xuan smiled and said, "Madam, you really have a good hand. I've only been gone a short time, and I've already checked out your brothel. Impressive!"
How did you know?
"Is that even a question? It would be a problem if I didn't know."
Tian Yu thought about it and realized it made sense. It was normal for him to know since he was close to Prince Wu. So she smiled and said, "You have to keep it a secret for me!"
"Don't worry! I won't tell anyone. The prince has already given instructions."
"Did something happen to you recently? Why did you suddenly leave?"
"Oh, something came up at home, and I left in a hurry without having a chance to say goodbye."
"Oh, I see. That explains why you suddenly disappeared. Is everything resolved?"
"It's been resolved. They were just minor family matters, not worth mentioning."
"Does your family have any other businesses besides running restaurants?"
"We have businesses in cloth, rice, tea, and wine, but our biggest business is restaurants, followed by rice and cloth."
"Oh! Does the winery produce its own wine?"
"Some of them are, but most of them were collected from various places."
"I see!"
"Does Madam have any objections?"
"It's nothing, I was just thinking of finding someone who knows how to brew wine to discuss a collaboration."
"Well, I do know someone who knows how to brew wine, but I don't know if I can get him to help me."
"Oh?! Who?"
"I don't know his real name, but everyone calls him Drunkard. He loves drinking and brewing wine, but he has an eccentric personality and is generally unwilling to brew wine for others."
"Where are there people like this?"
"In Kyoto."
"It's too far, forget it. Let me think of another way."
"Lord Marquis!" Huang Xuan stood up and bowed when he saw Zhao Moyan enter.
"You're back?" Tian Yuye stood up and said.
“Hmm!” Zhao Moyan nodded at the two of them.
Huang Xuan looked at Zhao Moyan and explained, "I'm here to discuss business matters with my wife."
"Have you finished discussing it?"
"That's it, I'm about to leave. Farewell, Madam." Huang Xuan said, then quickly turned and left.
"Alright, take care. Qiuju, please see Young Master Huang off for me." Tian Yu caught up and said, wondering why he immediately wanted to leave upon seeing Zhao Moyan. What did that mean? Did they have a grudge?
When Tian Yu turned around, she saw Zhao Moyan sitting in the seat she had just been sitting in, looking at the agreement she and Huang Xuan had signed.
"Your expectations are too low."
"Huh!? What do you mean?" Tian Yu asked in surprise, confused by Zhao Moyan's sudden words.
Do you know how much income they make from their restaurant alone each year?
"I don't know, but there should be a lot!"
"Then you will only charge five thousand taels per year."
"Didn't I add another sentence after that?"
"A 0.1% commission is charged on each dish. What does that mean?"
"It means that for every dish I teach them that they sell, I get paid. For example, if a serving of braised pork costs ten taels of silver, I can get 0.01 taels of silver, which is about ten copper coins. Isn't that a good deal?" Tian Yu said as she walked over and sat down next to Zhao Moyan.
"Hmm! That makes sense."
"How about my idea?" Tian Yu said, taking the agreement from Zhao Moyan's hand, folding it up, and preparing to put it away.
"Okay! But don't overwork yourself," Zhao Moyan said with concern.
"Don't worry, I've already thought it through. It won't be difficult to come up with a new dish every month," Tian Yu said to Zhao Moyan with a smile.
"If you need money, I can give it to you."
"Thank you! No need! But if Your Excellency needs money, you can borrow from me, but I'll charge interest," Tian Yu said with a wink and a smile.
Zhao Moyan stared blankly at Tian Yu's smile for a moment before nodding and saying, "Okay, I'll definitely ask you for it when I need it."
"Tangyuan should be finishing his homework soon, let's go find him!" Tian Yu said, getting up and putting the agreement into a wooden box in the wardrobe.
"Hmm!" Zhao Moyan also got up and followed behind Tian Yu. When he saw Tian Yu open the wooden box, he curiously peeked out to see what treasures she had hidden inside.
After putting her things away and closing the cabinet, Tian Yu almost bumped into Zhao Moyan as she turned around. Leaning against the cabinet, Tian Yu blinked and asked, "You!? Why are you following me?"
"I want to see what treasures you've hidden in your box," Zhao Moyan said bluntly.
"It's nothing valuable!"
Where's the hairpin I gave you?
"It's inside. Do you want to take it back?" Tian Yu asked, pointing to the wardrobe behind her.
"Still thinking about how to return it to me?" Zhao Moyan said, taking a step closer to Tian Yu. Tian Yu had nowhere to retreat, so she stood on tiptoe and pressed herself against the wardrobe.
"No! I was just asking casually," Tian Yu said nervously.
As Zhao Moyan drew closer, Tian Yu felt her heart race. Zhao Moyan reached out and gently touched the stray hairs on Tian Yu's cheek, saying softly, "Tell me as soon as you've decided."
Tian Yu's mind went blank; she couldn't hear what Zhao Moyan was saying. She only saw his face getting closer and closer, and his moving lips, and instinctively nodded. Looking into Zhao Moyan's bright and deep eyes, Tian Yu was so captivated that she forgot what they were doing. Zhao Moyan had already cupped Tian Yu's face in his hands, his eyes fixed on her with focused affection. He slowly lowered his head, and seeing Tian Yu's eyes slowly close, Zhao Moyan unconsciously smiled. Just as he was about to kiss her, Tangyuan ran in, shouting, "Mother! Mother!"
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