Fair Lady

Longque Street is the busiest street in the capital, with the tall central tower as the center, houses lined up on both sides, teahouses, restaurants, inns, silk shops, silver houses... almost all the high-ranking people who can compete for a place on this street All kinds of high-grade shops, of course, the cost of entering the shop is also high.

At this time, the brilliant sunshine is shining among the green tiles and red walls everywhere. The flying cornices, the shop signboards and flags fluttering high, the carriages coming, and the pedestrians passing by are all here. It shows the "worth" of Longque Street.

The Yayi Teahouse in Prince Yong's Mansion is located in the middle of Longque Street. It is said that it was one of the betrothal gifts (it was a restaurant) that Prince Yong gave to the late princess before the wedding, and then it was used as a dowry.God knows how much Mrs. Luo wanted to leave this shop (half of the betrothal gift can be kept, but most face-saving families add the same amount to the daughter’s dowry), but it’s a pity that it’s not her turn to make the decision. He also used almost half of the property and antiques of the Luo family's wealth as the dowry of the former princess, for fear that his daughter would be underestimated in the royal family.

The first concubine was elegant and quiet, fond of qin, chess, calligraphy and painting, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, and also had a very extraordinary skill in tea art (making tea for Prince Yong is a boudoir pleasure for the couple), and she didn't like noisy restaurants at all. The prince encouraged her to change the thriving restaurant on Longque Street into an "Yayi" teahouse. In her spare time, she can also make an appointment with three or two good handkerchiefs to hand over a cup of tea and look at the street scene of Longque Street. Short of money.

Unexpectedly, although the former princess was not good at business, she had her own unique insights into tea selection, tea making, tea tasting, and the environment and soundtrack for drinking tea.Prince Yong also found a tea master from the south of the Yangtze River for her. In addition, because of an unintentional good relationship, he helped the two strange people who later became storytellers in the teahouse. The most respected teahouse in Dazhou has not been surpassed for so many years.

After Qi Haoning and Shuyao got engaged, the shopkeeper of Yayi Tea House suggested to "introduce" the snacks from Qiaoweiju, and Uncle Gui, the chief steward of the palace, went to Lianghou's mansion.The two families are in-laws, and it is a matter of mutual benefit. How can Xia Wen, the decision-maker of the Xia family's business, disagree?Soon, as long as Yayi Teahouse is located, there will be Qiaoweiju at the same time.There is a limited supply of refreshments specially made by Qiaoweiju.With this exclusive advantage, the business of the teahouse is naturally better.

The carriage of the Two Marquis Mansion stopped at the backyard of Yayi Teahouse, Shuyao got out of the carriage with the fourth princess and Qi Yueling one after another, and all three of them were wearing veiled hats.This is the first time for the two of Qi Yueling to go shopping on the street (although they are walking in a carriage, and their elder sister Yaoer said that today they can look at the street view in a private room in a teahouse), especially Qi Yueling's first time. To their own teahouse.Very excited.

The shopkeeper who got the news had been waiting in the backyard to receive the three noble ladies in person, and had prepared the "Longjing" private room with the best location and the most suitable view of the street. (The private rooms in Yayi Teahouse are all named after tea names, such as Biluochun, Maofeng, Yunwu, Yinzhen, Tieguanyin, etc.).

"Three girls, please come upstairs," the shopkeeper greeted warmly and "calmly".Of course he knew who the three noble ladies in front of him were, and he also knew that the restaurant was full of people, in order not to disturb the three of them.Or if they cause any trouble, their identities cannot be revealed.Especially the fourth princess and her own princess who rarely leave the palace.

This shopkeeper is the concubine's companion. Today is the first time to see Princess Yue, and he is very happy.

The three followed the big shopkeeper into the tea house from the back door, and were about to go upstairs when Qi Yueling suddenly called out happily in the direction of the door: "Brother Yu".Shuyao was taken aback for a moment, then raised her eyes to look over, and it really was Yu Zhengran in white clothes.

Qi Yueling hadn't seen Yu Zhengran for a long time.When you're happy, call people out.After calling out, he remembered that he was in a teahouse at the moment, and it was not appropriate to reveal his identity, so he quickly covered his mouth as if he had made amends.Fortunately, wearing a veiled hat, no one can see her embarrassment and remorse at the moment.

Qi Yueling's voice was not loud, but there were still a few people around who looked over. Although the clothes and jewelry of the three girls were simple, they were not ordinary. She was a guard, and the shopkeeper personally led the way and waited on her. It was obvious that she was not a woman from an ordinary family, she was either rich or noble.

Both Shuyao and the big shopkeeper clicked, and raised their hearts.Shuyao thought to herself, she always heard her elder brother and Qi Haoning boasting that Yu Zhengzheng is a smart person, so she shouldn't suddenly be overwhelmed by asking who Yue'er is, or making a big gift here?

It has to be said that Shuyao was overthinking. As soon as Yu Zhengran heard the silver bell-like voice, he knew it was his sister. The corners of his mouth curled up, and there was an involuntary pampering hidden in his eyes: This child!So careless outside!She was so well protected by the imperial grandmother, she was innocent and innocent.

However, at this moment, the warmth and affection in his heart surged, which no one else could understand.Not only did he miss Yue'er, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, but it was obvious that Yue'er was also very excited to see him, otherwise she wouldn't have blurted out calling him.

Zheng Ran said to his colleague beside him who was looking at him with a big smile on his face, "A world sister, she is still a child, I'll go over and say hello."

Zhengran's body intentionally or unintentionally blocked the eyes that were looking at Qi Yueling, and even looked back, causing him to turn away in embarrassment. Then he smiled at Qi Yueling: "What a young child, be careful! Look at the stairs. Fortunately, your elder brother said you have grown up two days ago! Haha, okay, let's go upstairs, I also invited friends to drink tea."

"Well, brother Yu, you should go." Qi Yueling secretly rejoiced, but fortunately, brother Yu was smart, he guessed it was her, and even helped her cover it up.

Shuyao also heaved a sigh of relief, nodded towards Yu Zhengran, and dragged Qi Yueling upstairs.

Hearing the shopkeeper let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead, Shuyao couldn't help laughing.Fortunately, it's a safe bet!

It's just, why did she feel that Yu Zhengran was a little... strange.Is she too sensitive?Are your five senses too sharp?But she really felt that the way Yu Zhengran looked at Yue'er, and his tone, were too...strange!

Before she could figure out what was strange, she was startled by the sound of chattering and arguing.In the small waiting hall at the top of the stairs on the second floor (the business of Yayi Tea House is very good, it is specially prepared for the guests waiting for the private room to rest for a short time), an old woman raised her voice: "Is there any mistake? This is my daughter In this industry, we can choose which private room we want, what kind of reservation do we want? Who ordered the 'Longjing'? Where is the person? When someone comes, explain it, and change them to another one. ? The big deal is to charge them some less money."

What a big tone!daughter?Shuyao smiled, acquaintance!Looking over in the blink of an eye, isn't it Mrs. Luo who is admonishing people majestically?And the ones standing beside her, as expected, were Qin Kexin, Concubine Zhao, and Qi Yuexin in order, so many acquaintances!

The fourth princess and Qi Yueling also saw Concubine Zhao and Qi Yuexin, and heard "my daughter's property" from Mrs. Luo's mouth (they haven't met Mrs. Luo yet, but they know that she has come to the capital).However, seeing Shuyao standing there quietly and unmoved, they did not dare to move rashly and stood obediently behind her.

The big shopkeeper frowned, and summoned the second shopkeeper who hurried over from another direction and was about to deal with the problem: "Take these three girls to 'Longjing', and I'll take care of it over there." Mother, I haven't seen the second shopkeeper, I don't know many things, and the past is useless.

Seeing that the big shopkeeper came back, the second shopkeeper wiped off his sweat, and replied repeatedly, "Yes, three girls, please." He hurriedly ushered Shuyao and others into the "Longjing" private room, and two guards stood guard at the door.

Qin Kexin had sharp eyes over there, and said to Mrs. Luo who was still playing prestige: "Grandmother, the guests from the 'Longjing' private room have arrived and entered, and there are still people guarding the door." Looking at the appearance of the two guards, you can tell The people inside should not be messed with.In order to avoid offending the nobleman, Qin Kexin has kept her father's words in mind since she came to Beijing, and has been following Mrs. Luo San very carefully to learn the skills of guessing and identifying the owner's origin from the aspects of clothing, servants, carriage marks, etc. (Mrs. , but I am also willing to teach her), this point of vision is still there.

Concubine Zhao also looked over when she heard the words, uh, those two guards are extraordinary, why do they look like they came out of the palace?At least it is a place like the palace.She was not surprised that people from the palace would come to the Yayi Teahouse. The Yayi Teahouse was originally a leisure place where rich and elegant people gathered.

She hesitated, should she encourage the old lady Luo to continue fighting?It's just that if the people inside are really something they can't afford, she can't get rid of it.That old woman can be shameless, and she has been shameless a long time ago, but she can't!

But, but, "Longjing" is the largest, has the best view, and the best decoration. It is difficult for ordinary people to book, and the cost is also staggering.As for other private rooms, although there are good ones, they are still much worse.

Concubine Zhao has been coveting this Yayi teahouse for more than 20 years, but let alone Yayi teahouse, she couldn't even get Prince Yong's other two shops on Longque Street that were of a different location and size.Every time he mentioned it in a roundabout way, the prince didn't answer, and after saying a few more words, he frowned and left.

After Concubine Xian's death, Concubine Zhao's first eye was Yayi Tea House. Unfortunately, the Empress Dowager's people soon took over Concubine Xian's dowry business, including Yayi Tea House.Even when she brought people to the teahouse for consumption, she had to make a reservation and pay in cash like other guests, and she didn't give her any face.She has to pick and use those households, so she is not willing to take them out to show face, two or three times won't get any benefits, but people will laugh at them and never dare to come again.

Today, Qi Yuexin pestered her to see the newly opened "Beauty Pavilion" Cosmetic Fenfang main store with many discounts, and she remembered that Mrs. Tuoluo would take advantage of it, and also enjoy the best "Longjing" private room in Yayi Tea House . (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)