Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

Meng Dong and Dong Jiafu left after having dinner together, and the smile on his lips did not fall until he returned to Chenglin Pavilion.

Her appearance was noticed by Ji Bai, who quietly came to her and asked in a low voice, "Are you happy to see Yunling?"

Meng Dong nodded without warning. When he saw the triumphant expression on Ji Bai's face, he immediately realized that he had let something slip.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Who told you that I went to see Yunling? I obviously went home."

"Okay, stop pretending," Ji Bai crossed his arms and raised his chin, "If you really go home, can Mother Wu go back with you? Besides, I just told you about Yunling yesterday. You are leaving the house today, and I can tell with my toes what you are going to do."

After he said this, Meng Dong suddenly realized, pulled off one of his arms, lowered his voice and said nervously: "It's over, it's so obvious, wouldn't the prince also know it? I lied to him again, will he? Will you call me over again for questioning?"

His arms were tightly hugged by her. Ji Bai could clearly feel that she was scared and he couldn't help but feel soft. His other hand unconsciously covered the back of her hand and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, the prince has no time to care about you." Little things..."

"Yes, as long as you don't tell me, how will the prince know that I have learned that Afu is back?"

Thinking of this, she immediately let go of her hand and looked at Ji Bai with narrowed eyes, as if she was examining the prisoner.

Ji Bai felt guilty when she saw him, and put his hand behind his back, "You...why are you staring at me like this?"

"You haven't told the prince yet, have you?" Meng Dong felt more and more suspicious about him.

As soon as these words came out, Ji Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and spoke smoothly.

He slipped away, "How is that possible? The prince is very busy. Why should I tell him such unimportant things?"

"Humph, it'd better be, otherwise you'll have to look good!" Meng Dong raised his chest and raised his head and continued walking back.

Ji Bai turned back to look at her back, shook his head and smiled to himself, how could she still want to hide this from the prince?

Later in the evening, Cui Qiyan came back from outside, and Ji Bai followed him to the study to report: "As the prince expected, Meng Dong went to see Miss Dong today."

"Yes." Cui Qiyan responded lightly and sat down at the desk.

Ji Bai, who thought he would have other instructions, didn't wait until the next step and asked in confusion: "Yesterday, the prince asked me to reveal Miss Dong's affairs to Meng Dong. Is there no other arrangement?"

Cui Qiyan took out the official document and read it, "When she returns to the capital, she will definitely want to see Meng Dong. But because of me, she will definitely not come to the Duke's Mansion, so let Meng Dong go see her."

"Your Majesty, why don't you take this opportunity to ask Meng Dong to bring Miss Dong out to meet you?"

Ji Bai was really worried for him. The person he had been searching for for more than half a year finally came back. Why didn't the prince take any action?

Cui Qiyan raised his head and said, "Don't interfere with their dealings. If Meng Dong wants to go out, let her out."

"Your Majesty, I don't understand..."

"You don't need to understand, just go down." Cui Qiyan looked away.

"Yes." Ji Bai left the study full of doubts.

Cui Qiyan picked up the pen, but his heart was not calm and he did not finish it. He would never force her to do anything she didn't want to do again, including coming to see her through Yaying like last time.

Under Dong Jialin's intensive preparations, the bookstore was quickly renovated and reopened.

In early September, Dong Jialin hired someone to choose an auspicious day to open the business.

This

On such an important day, family members naturally had to be present. Except for the inconvenience of Dong Jingtang's appearance, Xu Yiwan, Dong Jiabao, and Dong Jiafu were all present.

The words on the plaque of the bookstore were written by Dong Jiabao, and the name "Haolin Bookshop" was discussed by the three brothers and Feng Jiyuan together.

Of course, Feng Jiyuan also came to congratulate today.

After the lively firecrackers were set off outside, the bookshop opened its doors to welcome guests.

Dong Jialin was busy at the front, while Dong Jiafu accompanied Xu Yiwan around the bookstore.

I have to say that Dong Jialin does have some business acumen. After some renovations by him, the bookstore looks more spacious than before, but there are not many fewer books on display.

The books are neatly arranged in categories, and each bookshelf is labeled. You can clearly see what book you are looking for at a glance. Some of the best-selling or classic books are placed in prominent locations.

This kind of display also has Dong Jiafu's idea.

"I didn't expect your second brother to do it well." Xu Yiwan unexpectedly praised.

Dong Jiafu nodded, "Second brother is smart and hard-working, so he will definitely be able to do things well."

"You can't let him hear this, otherwise his tail will rise to the sky?" Xu Yiwan said and suddenly remembered, "Afu, where is the storybook you wrote?"

"Over there." Dong Jiafu pointed to the center of the door.

"Let's go, Mom wants to take a look."

Xu Yiwan walked straight over, picked up a book from the bookshelf, and looked at the title, "The sword points to the road of Jianghu?"

She opened it in surprise and read the contents inside. The more she read, the more surprised she became. She whispered: "Afu, is this really written by you?"

Dong Jiafu nodded sheepishly. What she wrote was read by someone familiar with her.

Yes, there is indeed a bit of embarrassment. Of course, except for the second brother, he looks at it from a business perspective.

"It's all for entertainment, it's hard to get into the realm of elegance."

"How could it be possible?" Xu Yiwan said seriously. "Although Mom has only read a few pages, she already has the desire to read on. This is enough to show that your writing is wonderful. Don't belittle yourself. Mom is just an accident. You actually wrote about Jianghu. , you are obviously a boudoir girl, how do you know what is going on in the world?"

Dong Jiafu took the book in her hand and put it down. She walked with her and said, "Huaben is just telling stories. You don't have to be personally involved. You just need to put your thoughts on paper."

"It's easy for you to say, but it's not easy to do it. Afu, Mom is proud of you." Xu Yiwan said happily.

Dong Jiafu held her arm and leaned her head against her, "Thank you, mother, for not only not objecting to me writing the storybook, but for being so supportive. I am even more proud to have a mother like you."

"You little brat."

The mother and daughter finished walking around the book store while chatting and laughing.

It was newly opened and there were quite a few customers. The shopkeeper and two waiters from Dong Jialin's shop were busy greeting them.

Xu Yiwan went over and said, "Seeing that everything is going well with you, I feel relieved and will go back first. You are busy with your business and don't worry about me."

"Mom, I booked a private room at the restaurant for noon. Would you like to have dinner with us before leaving?" Dong Jialin persuaded.

Xu Yiwan waved her hand, "No, you young people go ahead, I won't join in the fun."

Dong Jiafu said: "I will accompany my mother back."

"Afu, you can't leave, the bookstore belongs to you." Dong Jialin refused.

"I'm going back with my mother." From inside

Dong Jiabao, who was reading a book, stood up.

"Big brother..."

"Stop talking," Dong Jiabao interrupted Dong Jialin, "You know, I don't like the excitement."

"But there are no outsiders today. Brother, let's go together." Dong Jialin was still trying to persuade.

"I'll wait for you to go home for dinner in the evening. If I have that time, I might as well read more."

Dong Jiabai had made up his mind, and Dong Jialin knew that he couldn't keep him, so he sent him and his mother into the carriage.

Feng Jiyuan looked at the carriage driving out and said quietly: "Compared with my elder brother, I seem to be very unprofessional."

"Come on," Dong Jialin patted him hard on the shoulder, "don't even think about leaving."

"I didn't say I was leaving." Feng Jiyuan said and looked at Dong Jiafu next to him.