Traveling through ancient times, the empress insisted on having a child with me

Ling Chuan had been busy all day, and while muttering to himself whether he should also get a carriage, he walked into the shop.

But as soon as I entered the door, I saw a woman sitting in the seat where she usually entertained guests, and a slightly bowed follower standing next to her. Although the woman was dressed simply, she exuded an aura that should not be underestimated.

Ling Chuan could tell at a glance that this woman was either rich or noble, so he quickly called Xiao Taohong and asked, "Who is this?"

Xiao Taohong looked very unnatural, and whispered, "I don't know who it is, she just said that our snacks were delicious and she wanted to meet you."

Ling Chuan pointed at his nose and said, "See me? I didn't make those snacks, why do you want to see me?"

Having said that, Ling Chuan still went forward and said, "My name is Ling Chuan, nice to meet this lady. May I ask..."

"Are you Ling Chuan?"

Ling Chuan was interrupted before he could finish his words, which showed how strong the other party was: "Exactly, may I ask what your name is, Madam?"

"My last name is Li, you can call me Madam Li."

Ling Chuan bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam Li. I wonder why Madam Li wants to see me?"

Mrs. Li looked Ling Chuan up and down and said slowly, "I heard that your shop is recruiting franchisees. I also want to join. I wonder how to join?"

When Ling Chuan heard that the other party wanted to join, he immediately felt relieved. For some reason, he always felt that this seemingly kind-looking woman had an unquestionable strength.

But since you are here to join, just treat you as a franchisee.

"Mrs. Li, it's like this. Our franchise recruitment ended a few days ago and the quota is full. We will not add any more franchise stores for the time being."

"Really? Can't you make an exception for me?"

Ling Chuan thought to himself, who are you? So he made an exception for you: "I'm really sorry. I have to be responsible for all the franchisees. If there are too many franchise stores, it will affect their business, and the profit will be difficult to guarantee."

Madam Li raised her eyebrows and said, "Well, it's okay if you don't join Yunfuji. I'm also interested in your Liuli Hall."

Damn it! Ling Chuan suddenly became alert. Who was this woman? How did she know everything about him? Liulitang hadn't even opened yet, and he had never said he wanted to franchise it. How did this woman know?

"Madam Li, this Liuli Hall has not yet opened, and we don't know whether the business will be good or not. We have no intention of recruiting franchisees. You..."

Mrs. Li sat upright, and except for the moment when she looked at Ling Chuan carefully at the beginning, she kept her eyelids slightly drooped the whole time, giving people a feeling of superiority, which made Ling Chuan feel a little uneasy.

Madam Li picked up the teacup and took a sip. "It's okay. I'm just bored and opened a shop to have fun. It doesn't matter whether I make money or not."

Ling Chuan was dumbfounded. Is there such a thing? Isn't this the same as saying that she is stupid and rich?

"Madam Li, to be honest, my Liuli Hall is not planning to attract external investors for the time being. In addition, if you just want to kill time, you might as well do some safe business. You don't need to worry about work, and you don't have to worry about losing money."

"Yes, I wanted to join Yunfuji, but you wouldn't let me."

Damn it, you got me back at this? Ling Chuan was speechless for a moment.

Madam Li continued, "You don't have to worry about me. It's just a shop. I don't care even if I lose everything. Besides, I just like the Liuli Hall."

Ling Chuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This Madam Li must have some status in the mansion, and he couldn't offend her casually. He simply made an excuse to pass the buck: "Madam Li, the Liuli Hall is a partnership between me and someone else. Even if I am willing to let you join, my partner would not be happy."

However, Ling Chuan clearly saw a trace of disdain on the corner of Mrs. Li's mouth: "I know, isn't it the second kid from the Zhao family? As long as I ask, he will even give me the shop. Just tell me if you are willing or not."

This is fucking blocking the road. Ling Chuan thought, where did this big Buddha come from? How did he know my background so clearly? It seems that he can't afford to offend him, but he can't just let anyone come and interfere in his business.

"Thank you Madam Li for looking up to my small business. I will not be polite any more. Since you want to join Liuli Hall, let's talk about the rules of joining."

Madam Li sat up straight and looked at Ling Chuan: "Go ahead, I'm all ears."

Ling Chuan felt a little nervous when he saw the other party's eyes. This person didn't look like someone coming to discuss cooperation at all. It was clearly someone sent by his superiors to conduct a secret visit.

So he said with great enthusiasm, "Madam Li, since this Glass Hall has not yet opened, there are no detailed terms, but I can first talk about the basic conditions. First of all, the items sold in this Glass Hall are not cheap. If you want to open a shop to sell these glass items, the expenses will not be a small amount. Moreover, glass is fragile, so we need to verify the capital."

“What is capital verification?”

“It’s to check your qualifications and funds.”

Madam Li paused as she picked up the teacup, then burst out laughing: "You are not qualified to know my background, but I can let you check this money. How do you want to check it?"

Ling Chuan thought to himself that he knew this woman had an extraordinary origin, but she was too arrogant. The sons of the two prime ministers both call me their brother, can you be more powerful than the prime minister?

"Madam Li, the verification of the funds is much simpler. You only need to prove that you can come up with 10,000 taels of silver, and that will be considered as meeting the requirements."

"That's it?"

Ling Chuan showed a helpless expression: "That's it."

"Okay, I'll come back tomorrow and bring the silver."

After Mrs. Li finished speaking, she stood up to say goodbye. The attendant beside her seamlessly stepped forward and held her arm. Ling Chuan also respectfully prepared to see the guest off.

But Mrs. Li took only two steps and suddenly stopped: "You are a nice boy, but do you have a family?"

Ling Chuan was stunned, thinking that this woman was quite nosy, but he still cupped his hands and replied, "I already have an engagement, and we can get married on a chosen date."

"Reject it. I'll find you a matchmaker and I guarantee you'll enjoy endless wealth and glory throughout your life."

Mrs. Li said this calmly, but it didn't sound like she was just talking nonsense. Ling Chuan looked strange: "Madam, I now believe that you are too idle to be at ease."

"What do you mean?"

"As the saying goes, it is better to destroy ten temples than to ruin a marriage. I have an engagement, and you are still matchmaking for me. You just have nothing better to do."

"You really don't know what's good for you. The girl I'm talking about was one of the three most beautiful women in the capital back then. She was first-rate in both appearance and family background. Don't you really want to consider it?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam Li. However, my fiancée and I are in love with each other, so I am not interested in any better family."

"Hmph, you don't know what is good or bad."

Madam Li turned around and left, and the attendant beside her hurriedly followed her, her feet moving very fast.

Ling Chuan was stunned for a long time, then he started to get angry: "Where did this come from? Are you making fun of me?"