Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

A penny is too much for a hero, let alone the development of Jiangzhou, which requires huge funds.

Without the help of powerful people, Ning Fan would be struggling in these matters.

On the second day, Ning Fan arrived at Wangyue Tower early.

According to Ning Fan's original design, Wangyue Tower is now on the high-end route.

The entire Wangyue Tower has almost become an exclusive banquet place for dignitaries, literati and poets.

Almost all the dishes here are researched by Ning Fan. Whether it is color or taste, they are explosive in this era.

Taking the low-end route means making money from the common people. Even if you earn a small amount, it is of little value to Ning Fan.

If he wants to make money, he must make money from those wealthy people.

A dish of hot and sour potato shreds can be sold for ten taels of silver at Wangyue Tower.

This is almost unimaginable elsewhere.

But Du Yuesheng took Ning Fan's business thinking to its extreme, applied it flexibly to this era, and successfully turned Wangyue Tower into a money-making machine.

Those dignitaries and nobles rushed to book private rooms in Wangyue Tower. This place has become a must-have place for the upper class to socialize.

Ning Fan was sitting in the Tianzi No. 1 box, quietly drinking tea and looking at the scene on the river bank.

Not long after, the sound of light footsteps came, and Xiao Lingxi, who was dusty with travel, walked into the box.

"Why did you choose this place? It's too expensive!"

Xiao Lingxi teased as soon as she came in.

Xiao Lingxi said this deliberately knowing that this place was Ning Fan's property.

"It's okay, let's eat our own food for free."

Ning Fan also responded casually.

The word "self" immediately made Xiao Lingxi's face turn slightly red. She glanced at Ning Fan coquettishly before getting to the point.

"I heard from my father that His Majesty gave you a fiefdom and gave you a limited time limit to do so?"

Xiao Lingxi's face was slightly gloomy, because if Ning Fan left Anjing, it would mean that the two of them would be separated.

Before Ning Fan could answer, Xiao Lingxi said again: "It doesn't matter if you go out and become a vassal. My father said that if you leave the capital, maybe you can have your own development."

After listening to Xiao Lingxi's emotion, Ning Fan smiled and said, "It's rare to hear you say so many words at once."

Xiao Lingxi's face turned red again, she shook her head and said, "Have you really thought about it?"

"I've thought about it, Jiangzhou and Yunzhou, these two places will be our home from now on!"

Ning Fan said seriously.

Xiao Lingxi sighed slightly and said: "It's a pity that His Majesty did not agree to this marriage so easily! My father has already said that he will probably regain military power soon!"

"Yes, the royal family has been suspicious since ancient times! I am a prince, and you are the daughter of a general who holds military power. How can the court safely watch us being together?"

"Only by waiting for the general to lose all military power in the future, maybe then the court will allow me to be with you."

Ning Fan reached out and held Xiao Lingxi's jade hand.

Xiao Lingxi looked shocked and tried to withdraw her jade hand, but Ning Fan held her tightly.

Although the people of Dakang are open-minded, there is no physical contact between men and women until there is a marriage contract.

But at this time, Ning Fan didn't care much anymore.

He was about to leave Anjing, and during this period, he had to keep Xiao Lingxi's heart under control.

Time and distance are the killers of love. Ning Fan doesn't want to wait until the next time you see Xiao Lingxi, the most beautiful woman in Kyoto has already moved on to someone else.

"Are you afraid that I will change my mind?"

Xiao Lingxi's lips raised slightly.

She was as smart as ice and snow, and could tell what Ning Fan was thinking from just one look in his eyes.

"Can't I? Can't I care about the person I like?"

"No matter how confident a man is, he will still worry about gains and losses when he meets a woman he likes."

Ning Fan did not deny it, but boldly admitted it.

Sure enough, these words won Xiao Lingxi's joy. Her eyes were watery and she looked at Ning Fan lovingly, not hiding her good impression of Ning Fan at all.

"I heard that the chief assistant's daughter Cheng Yueying has a good relationship with you?"

"Recently, everyone seems to be telling people that you gave her a set of beautiful jewelry!"

Xiao Lingxi asked pretending to be casual.

Unfortunately, the panic in her eyes revealed her inner panic.

Ning Fan was confused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I have indeed met Cheng Yueying, but it's just a casual acquaintance. How can I give you a gift?"

"You really didn't send it?"

Xiao Lingxi was in disbelief.

Ning Fan shook his head firmly and said, "I did make a set of jewelry, but I prepared it for your birthday. I brought it today."

Ning Fan reached out and picked up a wooden box from his side.

After the box was opened, a set of exquisite jewelry was revealed.

When Xiao Lingxi saw such a beautiful accessory at first sight, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and her eyes also showed joy.

"You didn't make two sets, one for me and the other for Cheng Yueying, right?"

"I think I heard Xiaoyu say that the jewelry Cheng Yueying wears looks like this..."

The corners of Xiao Lingxi's mouth dropped slightly, showing that she was very uneasy inside.

Ning Fan also fainted. He really hadn't given Cheng Yueying any gifts.

"Not really."

Ning Fan said sincerely.

Xiao Lingxi carefully observed Ning Fan and after confirming that he was not lying, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

"I have also seen Cheng Yueying, the daughter of the Cheng family. She is beautiful and beautiful. Apart from her somewhat wild personality, she is indeed very good. If you like her, it is not impossible to marry her home."

"No, no, no, I only have eyes for you."

Ning Fan's desire to survive is slow, but he responds with earthy love words.

Xiao Lingxi sighed: "As a woman, logically speaking, I shouldn't care about these things. You are the prince, and having three wives and four concubines will be just a common thing in the future."

Ning Fan wanted to swear that he would only love one person in his life, but suddenly he saw the pretty faces of Xina, Cheng Yueying and others in his mind.

The words he was about to say seemed to be stuck in his throat and he couldn't spit them out at all.

"You really don't mind?"

Ning Fan was cautious.

Xiao Lingxi suddenly smiled, her smile was alluring, as if the room suddenly lit up.

"Why do you need to ask me, Your Highness Prince Qing? We women don't restrict what men can do."

Xiao Lingxi smiled gently.

Ning Fan was finally relieved. He turned around and asked, "Have you really seen that the jewelry Cheng Yueying is wearing is exactly the same as the one I gave you?"

"Yes, I saw it, this is it."

Xiao Lingxi answered firmly.

Ning Fan was confused this time, because he obviously only ordered one set, but who made the second set?

"Actually, I also feel very strange about this matter. It seems like someone deliberately arranged it."

Xiao Lingxi smiled lightly.

Ning Fan nodded: "He made some small moves to break up you and me, haha."

"What about Xina? It's definitely not a misunderstanding!"

Xiao Lingxi smiled again.

Ning Fan fell silent now because he suddenly realized that he had no words.