Only this green, not disappointing the spring

On the 14th day of the first lunar month, Shuiyunjian began to get busy. The shop was busy from top to bottom, and the beggars gathered around finally smelled the long-lost fragrance.

Shangguan Qingyue wrote notes to each of the store's old customers, inviting them to come to the store to participate in the lantern festival tomorrow.

At that time, the gauze curtains used to separate men and women in the store will be temporarily put away, and those who mind can wear a veil or mask.

The so-called old customers are those who spend more than 100 taels of silver in the store, or those who deposit more than 500 taels of silver in the store.

After careful counting, there were as many as fifty people. Shangguan Qingyue had to consider the issue of personnel allocation. If people who disliked each other were arranged at the same table, it would be a mess.

Just when she was having a headache, the female shopkeeper brought her a thick booklet with a smug smile on her face.

"Don't worry, sir. This is a book I wrote down casually. It records what kind of desserts the customers like, when they come to the store, what happened in the store, etc."

This naturally includes who has a close relationship with whom, and who has had a dispute with whom! Shangguan Qingyue flipped through the booklet in surprise and said happily:

"Boss, you did a great job. I'll leave the seating arrangement to you. You will be rewarded handsomely when you succeed!"

The female shopkeeper immediately agreed with a smile on her face. Their boss has always been fair in rewards and punishments, and he always takes action. She has to make good arrangements!

All the screens in the hall on the first floor were taken down, and the roof was now hung with various lanterns.

The most eye-catching ones are the cute rabbit lanterns and the lively cat lanterns.

Baili Jinlin came to the capital yesterday. What surprised Shangguan Qingyue most was that he brought several carts of fresh fruits.

Upon asking, I learned that he only stayed at home until the fifth day of the first lunar month before going to the south again, buying a large amount of fruits and coming directly to the capital.

It seems that what he said before the New Year was not just talk, he was determined to do business well.

Shangguan Qingyue was naturally happy to hear this. Such a capable guy would be hard to find even with a lantern.

The next morning, the whole Chang'an Avenue became lively. Every household hung up lanterns, and many shops set off firecrackers and hired lion dancers.

The teahouse opposite Shuiyunjian suddenly became lively, and Shangguan Qingyue looked out curiously. If she hadn't been busy before the New Year, she would have planned to discuss the transfer of the shop with the owner of the teahouse.

It seems that someone must have got there first.

She sighed with some regret, but suddenly her eyes widened in shock. The person who came out from the opposite side, sitting in a wheelchair, who else could it be but Xuanyuan Yan!

Shangguan Qingyue ran out of the store and came to Xuanyuan Yan and asked impatiently:

"Your Highness, you, you bought this teahouse?!"

Xuanyuan Yan did not answer, but frowned and found that there was no one behind her, so he asked dissatisfiedly:

"Where is your maid? You ran out in such a cold day wearing so little and no one is taking care of you."

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly, motioned Xuan Si to push the wheelchair faster into the water and clouds, and then he said again:

"It seems that there is no one useful around you. Tomorrow I will ..."

Shangguan Qingyue interrupted him hastily halfway through his words and said flatteringly:

"Your Highness, I was wrong. I sent Xiangxue, Shuying and the others to work, so it's none of their business. Besides, my whole body is like a small furnace, so that little bit of cold is really nothing!

If you don’t believe me, look—”

As she spoke, she placed her hands on the back of Xuanyuan Yan's hands. Just as she said, it felt like a heater, very warm and comfortable.

Seeing this, Xuan Si slightly curled the corners of his lips and deliberately turned his head to the side, pretending to admire the lanterns all over the room.

Xuanyuan Yan's ears felt hot, he cleared his throat and changed the subject: "Is there enough space for the lantern festival tonight?"

Shangguan Qingyue scratched his head, thought carefully and said:

"It's barely enough, but I don't have the energy to entertain guests who come to visit at the last minute."

"The teahouse across the street happens to be vacant. If you want to use it, order someone to set it up now."

Shangguan Qingyue readily agreed, and she asked curiously, "I wonder what business your Highness plans to do with the property opposite?

Actually, to be honest, I was planning to buy it, but I didn’t expect you to get there first.”

"If that's the case, how about we work together again? Do you think it's feasible to open a restaurant specializing in eight-treasure soup?"

Shangguan Qingyue's eyes lit up immediately and she excitedly held the other person's hand.

"We actually thought of the same thing! To make Eight Treasure Soup, you need all kinds of green vegetables. If you want to ensure that there is a supply of green vegetables all year round, you must have many glazed rooms.

I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness, for this matter. As for the care of the green vegetables, leave it to me. And then..."

Although Xuanyuan Yan didn't mind the little girl holding his hand, he didn't want to be watched by everyone. The guys working around him stretched their necks and pretended to turn their heads to look at him from time to time. Did they think he was blind?

So he interrupted:

"Okay, let's go upstairs to discuss the details. Don't you even want to buy me some snacks?"

Shangguan Qingyue realized his impoliteness and quickly ordered:

"Mother Dou, make some fruit cakes right away! Oh, and make the milk tea I told you about. Remember to put the little dumplings in at the end."

Xuanyuan Yan was delighted after hearing this. The little girl did not forget what she had promised him, which made him very satisfied.

Xuan Si carried him to the second floor effortlessly, and then Shangguan Qingyue took over and pushed him into the private room.

As expected, the milk tea made by mixing boiled black tea with milk, adding a little honey, and adding small dumplings filled with glutinous rice flour and red bean filling, was quite popular with Xuanyuan Yan.

He drank most of the cup, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.

“Not sweet enough.”

To be honest, it was the first time Shangguan Qingyue met a man who loved sweets so much. She said with a smile:

"Your Highness, eating too much sugar will not only make you fat, but it will also be harmful to your teeth and health. If you want to add sugar, you can't eat dessert today. You choose."

She spread her hands, looking helpless. Xuanyuan Yan hesitated again and again, but finally decided to eat dessert.

The two talked about business again, and before they knew it, it was already noon. Customers started to come to the store one after another.

The first one to arrive was Wan Linglong. When she heard that Shangguan Qingyue was upstairs, she went upstairs without saying a word. However, she was stopped by Xuan Si at the stairs.

The little girl put her hands on her hips angrily and yelled:

"Ayue, I'm Linglong. Your people actually stopped me from looking for you. That's too much!"

Shangguan Qingyue heard the voice and quickly stood up and opened the door of the private room. Seeing Wan Linglong confronting Xuan Si, she couldn't help laughing:

"Brother Xuan Si, please ask Miss Linglong to come over. The wheelchair His Highness uses was made by her."

Xuan Si opened his mouth slightly in astonishment, and moved away from his huge body with a look of reverence in his eyes. Wan Linglong looked even more proud, and glanced at the other party as she walked past him sideways.

When he reached the door, he suddenly thought of something and asked hesitantly:

"Ayue, um, is the Third Prince also in there?"

The Third Prince was known as the 'cold-faced Jade Prince'. It was said that if one got too close to him one would shiver from the cold. She was in a dilemma.

Shangguan Qingyue dragged him into the room without saying a word and introduced him:

"Your Highness, this is Miss Wan. The wheelchair you are sitting on was made by her. The drawings I drew are far inferior to the finished products she made. It's really amazing!"

The little girl stood there timidly, with her head lowered, and remained motionless after the greeting.

Xuanyuan Yan had no choice but to say in a gentle voice:

"Miss Wan is Qing'er's good friend, so please be more casual. You don't have to worry about those etiquette rules in private. Please take a seat."

Shangguan Qingyue was stunned when she heard this. Who is 'Qing'er'? She pointed at herself and looked at Xuanyuan Yan with confusion.

By the way, didn’t you call yourself ‘Ayue’ before? Why did you change your name?

Xuanyuan Yan ignored her little action and reminded her:

"Qing'er, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and have someone serve Miss Wan some of her favorite desserts and drinks."

Wan Linglong suddenly realized something and stood up quickly.

"Ah, no, that's not necessary, Your Highness. I have a friend downstairs with me and I have to go keep her company. So, I won't bother you two anymore."

She bowed hastily and ran out without looking back, so fast that it seemed as if a wild beast was chasing her.

Shangguan Qingyue looked puzzled. She thought about asking someone later. Right now, she was more concerned about another question:

"Your Highness, why did you suddenly change my name?"

"Oh, I just don't want to be like everyone else."