Chapter Ten, titled "Tokyo"
Yan Luoying quietly listened to the discussions of the diners around her
Although Su Wenwan is notorious, Yan Luoying has never interacted with him and does not understand him, so she still harbors a glimmer of hope in her heart
After more than ten years, I have finally returned
Is that so? Are there such matters?
What is this? Young Master Su even gifted the spiritual hairpin bestowed upon him by Your Majesty to Cui Yumiann, which was meant for him to keep for his future wife
The man smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth: "In this competition, if Su Wenruo can truly present many treasures, I cannot believe that His Majesty would remain oblivious to Su Changqing's extravagance and Su Wen's ostentation. At that time, your uncle will lead others in the court to attack collectively. As long as Su Changqing is brought down, your uncle will have the opportunity to advance further and attain the position of Prime Minister. At that point, what is a gold mine worth? Moreover, how could Su Wen possibly compete with the wealth of the Xue family?"
Yan Luoying smiled and said: "It is likely the political enemies of Su Changqing. The more widely this matter spreads, the more Su Changqing will have to provide an explanation in front of His Majesty."
Even now, there has yet to be a continuation of the strings beside me
She glanced at the woman who was almost to become her stepmother, shook her head helplessly, and said: "My father, with his status, if he wants to pursue a woman, why must it be so troublesome"
After the snowfall, Kyoto has been thoroughly cleaned up
Yan Luoying lifted the car curtain; the last time she came to Kyoto, she was still a child
The wonton stall is still the same wonton stall
Indeed, it is said in society that Su Changqing is a great corrupt official, a treacherous minister, and it is likely that he has gained numerous benefits.
Therefore, as long as Su Wen agrees, this matter will inevitably be linked to Su Changqing.
Upon saying this, she shook her head and sighed, "This Su Wen is truly inconsiderate. Such ostentatious behavior is nothing but asking for trouble. Competing in wealth with wealthy merchants, even if he wins, it is likely that His Majesty will not feel comfortable about it."
She took a gentle sip of the soup and had a bite of the wonton, feeling quite dejected.
Have you heard? Last night, the Prime Minister Su Changqing's son, Su Wen, spent lavishly at the Baihua Tower, engaging in a night with the courtesan Cui Yumi, spending hundreds of thousands of taels of silver in just one night
In fact, after Xue Meng initiated a conversation with Su Wen, he immediately returned home to report and received instructions from Xue Shanhe
Indeed, it is a waste for youth not to indulge in romance; it is said that Cui Yumi is extraordinarily beautiful
Xue Meng reported truthfully
Old Zhou knew that his daughter was always intelligent and would not make baseless accusations. He questioned, "Then who would release such news?"
Yan Luoying is in a very bad mood
A carriage slowly drove into the gates of Kyoto
Uncle Zhou, there is a wonton stall in the east of the city, the one you and my father used to take me to eat at back then. I would like to go and have a bowl of wontons.
Yan Luoying, however, keenly sensed a hint of something amiss
Yan Luoying was astonished
As soon as I arrived in Kyoto, I heard such rumors; how could I possibly feel good?
Indeed, as the two said, if gold and silver do not appear, the one with the greater display and rarer treasures shall be the victor
For these common people, it is simply about having a good laugh and seeking a moment of joy
And his true target is Su Changqing
Her memories of Kyoto are few, and this place counts as one of them. It is a flavor hidden in her recollections. Every time she thinks back, she only remembers Yan Ze always praising the deliciousness of the wontons, urging her to eat more. Now that she truly tastes them, they seem not to be as delightful as she remembered
The Xue family is indeed a prominent merchant family in the world! Can Su Wen win
Alright! The man driving the horse-drawn carriage responded.
Cui Meng hesitated: "If we lose, will our Xue family's gold mine really be given to that brat?"
Old Zhou sighed and said, "Your father is a person of deep affection"
Last night, Miss Cui directly chose Young Master Su in the second round. It is said that Young Master Xue Meng prepared over one million taels of silver, intending to compete with Young Master Su. However, he was unable to exert his strength, and the two had a quarrel, agreeing to a contest of wealth in ten days.
In Suwen, spring feelings are like a dream, while in the Xue family courtyard, Xue Meng stands with a bow.
"Uncle Zhou, the incident occurred last night. How could it spread so quickly throughout the streets? I fear that someone has deliberately leaked this information," Yan Luoying said淡淡地.
A man is sitting in front of him
The man sneered, "His appetite is quite large, just like his father! He isn't afraid of choking. You did well in this matter; you weren't blinded by beauty and returned in time to report. This gave me the opportunity to set a trap. Regardless of whether we win or lose this time, you have made a significant contribution!"
In Xue Shanhe's view, the Su family is not comparable to the Xue family. The Xue family has industrial support, so no matter how much wealth they present, it is justifiable. But what about Su Wen? How can he explain the money he puts forth in his competition with Xue Meng for wealth?
The boss is a woman in her forties, with a beautiful appearance
The two silently began to eat the dumplings, both aware that this parting meant they did not know when they would meet again
Old Zhou looked at Yan Luoying and noticed that she was slightly frowning. Although she was still focused on eating, it was evident that her attention had been affected by the surrounding discussions
She couldn't help but say: "In my memories, my father always brought me here. After so many years, I have forgotten the taste. Now that I eat it, the flavor is just ordinary"
Anger, provocation, and the competition of wealth, all of it was a trap set by his father for the Su family
Yan Luoying got out of the car and asked Old Zhou for two bowls of wontons
Did Nasuwen agree?
"Miss, the messages in the marketplace should not be taken seriously," Old Zhou advised.
Need I say more? She is the foremost among the courtesans, the pinnacle of the hundred courtesans of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. For the past three years, she has only engaged in intellectual conversations with others, never having any physical contact with men. Even so, the number of men who wish to meet her at least once is beyond counting
Old Zhou chuckled, "It has always been this flavor; it was just that your father was infatuated with the boss's wife back then, so he always brought you along to eat here, hoping to get closer to her. In the end, before he could confess, he was transferred to the frontier and never returned.
What do you think? A county magistrate or a governor, how much do you think they can earn each year? Not to mention a prime minister
What is a wealthy merchant? What does a wealthy merchant amount to? Young Master Su's father, Su Changqing, is the head of the officials of the Great Zhou. How many benefits must he enjoy on a daily basis? In my opinion, it is likely that Young Master Su will prevail.
Unfortunately, rumors continue to reach my ears
Old Zhou remained silent
The speaker is none other than Xue Meng's father, currently the head of the Xue family, Xue Shanhe
He agreed, but he wants us, the Xue family, to give him the gold mine
However, she also knows that although Yan Ze appears to be rough and boorish, he is quite cautious when it comes to matters between men and women
He is Yan Ze's personal guard, having watched Yan Luoying grow up since childhood, and has returned with her this time
Yan Luoying, with a blank expression, raised her head and said: "Where there is no wind, there are no waves. Why is it not the rumors of others? Moreover, does Uncle Zhou think this rumor is false?"