The reborn scumbag concubine

"Second brother, you really have supernatural powers," Shan Jin exaggerated.

"Oh? Brother, how do you say that?" I asked with a smile while drinking a little wine.

"You still don't know? Hehe, Her Royal Highness controls you too strictly, so you won't be allowed to go out to socialize," Shan Jin said with a smile.

"hehe"

I smiled noncommittal.

Since I came back to Lanling, there have been eighty invitations from the princes and gentry of the great families, but I have been "busy" so I don't have the time and leisure to listen to those people's flattering, eating and drinking.

"I used to come to this Zuixianlou often. The food is good but nothing special. However, a few days ago, I invited friends to have a drink, but I was turned away. They said there was no place, and they said "reservation" .

I used to catch up with the time for eating, and there were indeed similar situations, but that day was not "full of customers". Later, I called the shopkeeper and found out that the boss had changed here more than half a year ago. Hey~ It’s already here It’s not what it used to be.” Shan Jin continued with a sigh.

"The price of wine and food has increased by more than dozens of times, but noble gentry from aristocratic families flock to it. Your elder brother and I live on salary. A bowl of soup here costs dozens of taels of silver. It's really unbearable." .

"Hehe, brother, if you like it, you can bring your friends to sit here often, and you don't have to worry about the cost," I said with a smile.

"Forget it, it's too extravagant." Shan Jin waved his hand to reject Zhi Ge's kindness.

I think he is now sitting on the position of General Xiaoqi, a first-rank military officer, but he is from a humble background, not as good as those descendants of those hundreds of years old families, and even worse than ordinary wealthy businessmen, this Zuixianlou makes it clear It's a place to cheat people.Shan Jin is very aware of this, and doesn't join in the fun.

"Brother, I opened the Zuixian Tower," I said.

"What?" Shan Jin frowned and stared at Zhi Ge in disbelief.

"So this private room is specially reserved for you," I said.

Shan Jin saw that Zhi Ge still looked cynical, but it didn't look like he was joking.

"I thought you were thoughtful and scheming, but I don't think you have the ability to do business. I really admire you," Shan Jin said sincerely.

"It's just relying on the convenience and cleverness of the family. Compared with your elder brother, you are on the battlefield and guiding hundreds of thousands of troops. It can be said that it is nothing compared to the big brother," I said.

"Haha, second brother, let's stop flattering each other." Shan Jin laughed loudly.

From the very beginning, Shan Jin only saw that Zhi Ge was the son of Duke Nan of Jin, so he was respectful in everything. Slowly he began to know Zhi Ge, and now he has experienced some things except admiration. Although he is Zhi Ge's son Brother, but you can faintly look forward to Zhigema's head.

How clever Shan Jin is, after a little thought, he knew Zhi Ge's intention for inviting him to Zuixian Tower today.

"Second brother, I will definitely live up to your kindness." Shan Jin raised his glass and drank it down.

"hehe"

My righteous brother, who seems to be big and three rough, is actually courageous and resourceful. I think he can get to where he is today step by step under the atmosphere of Dazhou, which values ​​family status. He must have something extraordinary .

My idea is simple to say, although my father was born in the army, but I have never been in a military camp, and it is too late for me to go to the army to hone at this time, besides, my own "emotional" matters There are so many, there is really no time, and after much deliberation, they can only be entered through a single entry.

He has a high status in the army, he is loyal and brave, he came from my father's family, and he is also my sworn brother. Perhaps through him, I can open another "path" in the army.

I don't understand military affairs myself, but I'm learning how to "control people". Holding a bunch of capable people in my hands is always more useful than myself.

Presumably he will make good use of this opportunity to "close" old friends and make "new friends".

After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Shan Jin and I ate and chatted, and we had already stayed in Zuixianlou for a long time before we knew it.

“Brother seems to have a soft spot for fine wine”

I saw that the dishes on the table didn’t move much, and the jug was frequently filled with wine. I really don’t like wine, so most of them are me eating food and he drinking. Originally, men love to drink and women love to eat vegetables. I am " Woman "Hey, this habit can't be changed.

"You're right, my first hobby is dancing with knives and guns, and my second favorite is wine." Shan Jin's face turned red, and even the horrible scar smelled of alcohol.

"Brother likes it, I will order someone to send a few altars to the house later," I laughed.

"Haha, I'm afraid that in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, except for the palace, you are the only one who has a lot of wine here."

Shan Jin laughed and said, he is addicted to alcohol but rarely gets drunk. Firstly, he holds a good amount of alcohol, and secondly, he mostly tastes wine instead of drinking it. It is really rare for him to drink too much wine today.

"Hehe" I smiled and took a sip of my drink.

I thought to myself, "I am afraid that even the imperial palace does not have as many wines as mine. You must know that my mother's family is the most wealthy businessman in the Zhou Dynasty. The scope of her business is very wide, and this wine shop is naturally included."

It took me a lot of effort to make Zuixianlou the most popular restaurant in Lanling. At the beginning, I didn't intend to use this place to gain popularity, it was just to help Xian'er and act as a "marketing plan".

Speaking of "marketing", I can't help but think of a certain girl I had a crush on, haha, I don't think you guys will like to hear about my old sesame seeds and rotten millet, so let's talk about "Zuixianlou".

I only did three things.

First, redecorate Zuixian Building, increase the number of private rooms, and throw away all the old things. The styles of private rooms are different, there are luxury gold and silver ones, elegant nanmu jade lacquer ones, and even "ordinary" ones It's the same as before.This is nothing more than to meet the needs of all kinds of upper class people.

Second, the membership system, if you are a non-member, even if you are the richest person, sorry, no hospitality, this is of course to satisfy the "vanity" of the nobles, so that they think that once they become a "member", they will be with you Others are different. After all, the threshold for membership is not low, and it is limited.

But doing this alone is still a bit worse, how to make them curious about Zuixianlou?Let the nobles know Zuixianlou?Willing to join the club?

This requires "building momentum", thanks to my son-in-law and the title of Prince Consort, otherwise how could those "rich and clean" give me face and become the first batch of "free" members of Zuixianlou?

These people don't care much about "fineness"!There are only five people, but each of them is distinguished and highly sought after by the world. Unlike the notoriety of "I" before, they could be regarded as "superstars" in my era.

Think about the places where these people often come, aren't others eager to try it?

Third, add new dishes. Although I don’t know how to make them, some things such as “Beijing Roast Duck” have been eaten, and I probably know the process. I just need to write them down. kitchen".Otherwise, why would I spend so much money hiring them.

In fact, the dishes of "Zuixianlou" have not changed much. Before I came here, I was an ordinary child in an ordinary family. If you make me think too much, I can't think of it. The biggest change is the price.

Adhere to the policy that "smashing" will not kill you. Anyway, those who come to eat are not short of money. These "rich people" don't come here because you are cheaper. Can you refuse?

"Brother, I wish you success and invincibility," I said.

"Hehe, then I'll borrow my second brother's auspicious words." Shan Jin drank too much, and even his tongue was not smooth.

After seeing Shan Jin off, I didn't go back to the Princess Mansion right away, but took a detour in a carriage to the Prince Consort's Mansion.

"Xian'er, is she here?" I asked in a low voice.

"Yes," Xian'er followed Zhi Ge's side in a hurry.

Thinking of meeting that person soon, I felt an indescribable excitement and sadness in my heart, hey~.

"Feather!" I called softly.

"The Concubine"

Cheng Yuqing's expression was not excited, but a little more cold, he stood up and bowed to Zhi Ge.

"Um~"

I was stunned for a moment, thinking about thousands of situations of meeting her, but I didn't expect this to be the case.

"You blame me, don't you?"

I knew the answer but couldn't help asking.

Yes, whoever it is, who can not complain?I used to be "in Cao Ying and my heart in Han" and now it's more like a kind of "betrayal".

Thinking of this, I couldn't help being ashamed, and I didn't dare to take a step closer to her.

Cheng Yuqing's temperament is cold, and it is difficult for her to be emotionally affected by anything. After the fight with him, she became more and more indifferent.

But for Zhi Ge, no matter what, she can't "take it calmly". She is also a human being, and as a human being, she will be jealous.

That woman has been aloof since she was born. She wants her sweetheart, and she can snatch it away without any effort. It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but Zhi Ge is the son-in-law, the son of Duke Nan of Jin. Being together will make Zhi Ge "shame" and be criticized by the world.

Cheng Yuqing is jealous of Mu Ruoyan. This may be the first time in her life that she has developed jealousy, but what she hates the most is herself. It's Zhige's former sister-in-law, she's a wimpy woman, what qualifications do she have to compete with that woman, it's better to give up.

"No" Cheng Yu shook his head and said.

"I don't believe it, if you don't blame me, why are you so unfamiliar?" I said and couldn't help but take a step forward.

"It just doesn't feel right," Cheng Yuqing said as he took a step back to keep a distance from Zhige.

"What doesn't fit? Where doesn't it fit?" I asked.

"You are the son-in-law, I'm just a remnant who married someone..."

Before Cheng Yuqing could finish speaking, Zhi Ge quickly hugged her in his arms.

"I've said it many times, and I've never disliked you. No matter what others say, I'm still me. What I said still counts and won't change!" I said, my voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"I.."

"Are you here today to get rid of me? If you say you don't love me anymore, then I will never pester you, and I won't accept anything other than this," I snapped.

"Heh~" Cheng Yuqing gave a wry smile, vigorously pushed Zhige away and said, "Yeah, I don't love you anymore, can I do it now?"

I didn't believe her words at all, I could clearly see reluctance and pain in her eyes.

"I don't believe it. There is always a reason for not loving. What's your reason?" I asked.

"I know that I am not worthy of the noble son-in-law, and I don't want to offend the royal family. I am worried all day long. I am afraid of death. Is this a good reason?" Cheng Yuqing held back tears, his lips trembling every time he uttered a word.