Loyang Jin

Everyone got off the carriage one by one.

Dingxiang Tower suddenly appeared in front of you.

This is a three-story wooden building with a facade about the size of four shops. The three words "Dingxiang Tower" on the plaque are gold-plated and shine with golden light. There was a constant flow of guests and it was very lively.

There were a few waiters at the door, neatly dressed and with warm and attentive smiles on their faces. One of them had already greeted him with a smile: "A few guests want to have a meal! Please come in!"

The waiter greeted me enthusiastically, but I was secretly surprised.

Dingxiang Tower is very famous, and occasionally people come with their families to have dinner. However, the group of people in front of them, except for one strikingly beautiful young man, were all women. Although they all wore curtains and hats so that their faces could not be seen clearly, it was still possible to tell that two of them were maiden daughters...

In such a situation, the elder Jiang is naturally the most suitable one to come forward.

"Is there a private room inside?" Ms. Jiang asked with a smile.

The clerk responded with some embarrassment: "I'm so sorry. The private rooms on the second and third floors are all full. Now there are only two empty seats in the lobby on the first floor."

Jiang frowned. It was really indecent for them to sit in the hall and eat. What's more, as long as you sit down to eat, you have to take off your curtains and hats... This is very wrong!

"In that case, let's find another restaurant..."

"Sister-in-law, wait a minute." Ling Jingyan interrupted Jiang and looked at the waiter: "You didn't tell the truth just now! Even if there are no private rooms on the second floor, there must be some on the third floor. Every one of you in Dingxiang Building I will leave some private rooms with the best views on the street in case distinguished guests come at any time. Are there any people in these private rooms named after Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum?"

The waiter was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "I didn't expect this girl to know the four elegant rooms of Meilan, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum. It turns out that she is a regular customer of our Dingxiang Building. The young one is ignorant of Taishan, and is intrusive to the distinguished guests. Please also treat me. Don’t be upset, girl!”

Jiang glanced at Ling Jingyan in surprise, smiled and joked: "Ayan, when did you become a regular customer of Dingxiang House? Why didn't I know?"

This sister-in-law has a playful and lively temperament, and she knows it. However, I usually stay in my boudoir and don’t have many opportunities to go out. How come you have been to Dingxiang Tower?

Ling Jingyan felt a little guilty when Jiang saw it, so she didn't explain much and said vaguely: "I just came here once or twice before."

It seems that it was during these "one or two times" that I met His Highness Prince Yan...

Ling Jingshu thought secretly in her heart, and smiled to help Ling Jingyan: "Sister-in-law, since we are here, we must try the dishes of Dingxiang Restaurant for ourselves, so that our trip will not be in vain. There are people coming and going at this door. , let’s go in and talk!”

Mr. Jiang nodded.

Ling Jingyan was secretly happy in her heart, but she still pretended to be indifferent on her face, and it was very hard to hold it in.

...

Ling Jingshu and others followed the waiter into Dingxiang Tower.

This group of women is really eye-catching. Even if their appearance is covered, they still attract a lot of attention.

Jiang's back is like a light, but it's already here, and now it's too late to regret it. It's better to go to the private room on the third floor quickly.

Unfortunately, it backfired.

The waiter whispered a few words to the shopkeeper on the first floor. The shopkeeper frowned slightly, then stepped forward to apologize: "Dear guests, I'm really sorry. The four best private rooms in the shop are , three of them have guests, and only one is left..."

"Since there is still one room, we want that one." Ling Jingyan couldn't help but take over the topic.

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed: "Girl, please be patient. Please listen to what I have to say. The remaining private room has been reserved for a long time by His Highness King Yan and will never receive other guests. Please forgive me, girl!"

It is indeed King Yan!

Ling Jingshu verified her guess, but she wasn't very happy.

When Ling Jingyan heard the words "His Royal Highness Prince Yan", the face of an arrogant and handsome young man flashed through her mind, and her pretty face suddenly turned red.

Fortunately, there was a gauze covering her face at this time, otherwise she would not be able to hide it from the careful Jiang family and the smart and keen Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingyan, who had no idea that she had been exposed, asked with a hint of hope: "Is it possible that His Highness King Yan will also come today?"

"That's not true." The shopkeeper said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Yan only comes here two or three times a month. The time is uncertain, and it all depends on His Highness's mood. His Highness King Yan just came here a few days ago, and he probably hasn't been here recently. I will come again. However, since this private room has been reserved by His Majesty King Yan, it is really inconvenient for other guests to enter."

King Yan will not come today!

Ling Jingyan felt deep disappointment in her heart.

She tried her best to persuade her mother to allow her to travel, and she dressed up carefully today, and even came to Dingxiang Tower specifically, hoping to have a beautiful "unexpected encounter".

Now it seems that all this effort was in vain...

The more Ling Jingyan thought about it, the lower and depressed she became, and she lowered her head and remained silent.

...At this time, Jiang also saw that something was wrong with Ling Jingyan. However, it is inconvenient to ask in detail at this time, and I have to help cover it up a bit.

Mrs. Jiang cleared her throat and said: "Since the shopkeeper said so, we shouldn't embarrass you. But a few of us went all the way to come here because of the reputation. Now that there are free private rooms, why should the shopkeeper turn us away? outside the door?"

"The shopkeeper also said that His Highness King Yan has just been here not long ago and will not come again in the near future. We only have a meal and then leave, which won't take much time at all. As long as the shopkeeper doesn't tell us, how will His Highness King Yan know."

"To show our sincerity, no matter how much money this private room costs, how about we pay three times the money?"

...

I don't know whether it was Jiang's clever tongue that had an effect, or the three times the amount of silver.

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.

The waiter led a group of people up to the third floor and stopped in front of the private room marked Tingzhu. He smiled and pushed the door of the private room: "Everyone, please come in."

Ling Jingshu stepped forward, glanced at her, and nodded secretly.

The private rooms are spacious, clean and spotless.

A splash-ink landscape painting hangs on the wall. I don’t know which famous artist it was written by, which makes the elegant room even more elegant.

A solid rosewood round table can seat twelve people.

There is also a pot of peonies in full bloom beside the round table, which is so delicate and refreshing that its fragrance is refreshing.

Jiang was also quite satisfied with Yajian, and said to Ling Jingyan with a smile: "It looks really good, and it's not in vain that we spent so much thought and money today."

Ling Jingyan was a little flustered, so she squeezed out a smile and said, "I'll try some of the most famous dishes here later. I'm sure you'll be satisfied and your trip won't be in vain."

As he was talking, there was a strange movement outside the door.

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