Wearing a book, hooking him up

As Su Jingyao got off the carriage, her unique temperament instantly attracted the tea girls who were shouting outside Mingxiang Yige.

Their eyes lit up instantly, with some surprise and expectation in their looks.

Originally, when this luxurious carriage slowly drove onto the street, they were secretly wondering whether there was a distinguished guest. If they could get the distinguished guest to come into their teahouse to spend money, it would attract many customers.

One of the tea girls immediately had a warm smile on her face and hurried over.

"Ma'am, would you like some tea?"

"Is your teahouse run by women?"

Su Jingyao was wearing a veil, so her expression couldn't be seen clearly, but her voice was faint.

Before the tea girl could answer, the owner of Cuilan Tea House came trotting over, with a flattering smile on his face and his waist slightly bent.

"Madam, if you want to drink tea, why don't you come to our Cuilan Tea House? Our Cuilan Tea House has been open for many years, and we have the best tea in Yicheng."

"Madam, you don't seem to be a local. You must come and try the most authentic tea in Yicheng."

The shopkeeper stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation as he spoke.

The tea girl next to her suddenly raised her eyebrows and was obviously in a bad mood.

When he saw the shopkeeper opposite blatantly trying to snatch customers, he immediately became ferocious and put his hands on his hips.

He said loudly, "This lady can go wherever she wants. Besides, in Yicheng, how can only Cuilan Tea House have authentic tea? Our Mingxiang Yi Pavilion not only has good tea, but also various flower cakes that women love, as well as storytelling, singing and other entertainment."

"Most importantly, we have a unique tea-making technique. Madam, would you like to try it?"

At the end of her speech, a friendly smile returned to the tea girl's face, and she asked Su Jingyao earnestly.

Su Jingyao raised her eyes and looked at Mingxiang Yige. The decoration was more in line with the feminine aesthetic, with soft colors, exquisite layout, and a unique elegance.

But there were not many customers inside at the moment. If Su Jingyao went in, she would probably be their first customer.

Su Jingyao already had her own plans, and she would naturally not change them just because of a few words from the owner of Cuilan Tea House. She went straight into Mingxiang Yige without hesitation.

Seeing this, the owner of Cuilan Tea House stamped his feet in anxiety and wanted to say something, but Su Jingyao raised her hand slightly, and Miaoxia immediately stepped forward and stretched out her arm to stop the owner.

The tea girl was very excited to see this noble lady actually come into their teahouse, and hurriedly followed her, introducing her enthusiastically.

As he spoke, he led Su Jingyao to the position with the best view in the lobby.

"You haven't answered my question just now. Is your teahouse run by a woman?" Su Jingyao asked again after sitting down.

The tea girl thought that the lady looked down on women doing business, and the smile on her face froze instantly and she looked embarrassed.

But he bit his lip and said truthfully, "Madam, this teahouse is indeed run by four women, all from a remote town in Yicheng, and they got to know each other for some reason."

"One is a widow whose husband died a few years ago, and the other three women have divorced their husbands."

These tea girls have come out to be self-reliant because they are at odds with their husband's families for various reasons.

Although she had long been able to accept other people's criticism of them, she couldn't help feeling a little sad at this moment, and a barely perceptible loneliness flashed in her eyes.

After Su Jingyao sat down, she said slowly, "Please bring some of your signature tea and flower cakes."

Seeing that the lady did not have any other excessive reaction to their experience, but instead directly ordered tea, a smile instantly broke out on her face. She hurriedly agreed happily and retreated briskly to prepare.

Although Su Jingyao's advice to Jun Zechen on women's freedom of marriage had achieved certain results, it was still difficult to resist the powerful traditional ideas in this deeply rooted feudal era.

A woman can divorce, but she will inevitably be looked at strangely by others.

If we want to stop such prejudice, the key is for women to be able to be independent and strong.

Just as Su Jingyao was lost in thought, the tea girl brought up the tea and flower cakes.

Su Jingyao took off her veil, revealing her creamy skin that was glowing. She handed the veil to Miaoxia who was sitting opposite her. Miaoxia took it and carefully put it away for her.

She took a sip of tea and lowered her butterfly-like eyelashes to hide the thoughts in her eyes.

The taste is really good and the craftsmanship is also exquisite.

Maybe......

She can help these women, use them as opportunities and springboards, and strongly encourage women to become self-reliant and strong.

Su Jingyao accompanied Jun Zechen on his southern tour to understand the people's sentiments, and women's needs were naturally extremely important.

Even if she could not completely change the status of women in the dynasty during her lifetime, she could lay a solid foundation for improving the status of women in later generations.

If you want to be a virtuous queen, you must be a virtuous queen in name only, not just a virtuous queen for show.

Su Jingyao sipped her tea leisurely while thinking about what to do next.

Before she knew it, more and more guests were sitting around her.

The female shopkeeper in yellow looked at the lively scene with a delighted look on her face. She said to the tea girl excitedly, "This lady is really beautiful and has an outstanding temperament. She is sitting here and attracts many customers to come in."

Su Jingyao was completely unaware of this and was still thinking about how to implement this effectively.

Suddenly, a tall man walked in arrogantly.

When several female shopkeepers of Mingxiang Yige saw this person, they all frowned, their faces full of worry.

It was Master Li, the overlord of Yi City. The female shopkeeper in red took a deep breath, pretended to be calm, and immediately stood up and asked, "Master Li, do you want some tea?"

"Our Li family runs Cuilan Tea House. Do you want to come to your place for tea?"

Master Li curled his lips with a look of disdain.

"Women should take care of their husbands and children. It is really immoral for you four women to run a teahouse. I advise you to close the shop as soon as possible, otherwise the Li family will not let you go."

Mr. Li folded his hands in front of his chest, raised his chin, and his arrogant expression was disgusting.

He originally thought that Mingxiang Yige had just opened today and no one would patronize it. However, when he looked carefully at the lobby, he found that there were quite a few customers, and the anger in his heart instantly bubbled up.

Master Li shouted at the top of his voice, "Today, Cuilan Teahouse is half price. Drinking tea is an elegant act. You are drinking tea in a teahouse run by a woman. Aren't you afraid of tarnishing your reputation as a scholar?"

Most of the guests who come to the teahouse to drink tea have read some books and come with like-minded friends.

After hearing what Master Li said, everyone seemed a little hesitant.

But they had already ordered tea. Wouldn't it be a loss of credibility for them to leave now?

Seeing these people showing hesitation, Master Li continued to threaten them: "If you drink tea in Mingxiang Yi Pavilion, you will be against the Li family."

The guests who had come to the lobby because of Su Jingyao's beauty and temperament and wanted to taste the tea from Mingxiang Yige, were frightened when they heard the arrogant tone of the young master of the Li family and dared not stay any longer.

After all, the Li family is a wealthy and powerful family in Yicheng, and they really can't afford to offend them.

Soon, Su Jingyao was the only one left in the lobby.

Several female shopkeepers looked at the empty lobby, feeling extremely angry but helpless.

"Mr. Li, we are operating normally. How can you threaten our customers like this?"

Young Master Li glanced at them with disdain, then ignored the female shopkeeper's questions and walked straight to Su Jingyao with a swagger.

"This lady looks beautiful and must be of high status. If you like to drink tea, why don't you go to Cuilan Tea House? I will treat you."

Master Li narrowed his eyes and looked Su Jingyao up and down with lustful eyes.

Su Jingyao's face was as calm as water, as if the person in front of her was air, and she didn't even glance at him.

Through the man's vulgar words just now, Su Jingyao understood more deeply the difficulties and hardships faced by women in doing business today.

Miaoxia was just about to stand up to stop Mr. Li, but Su Jingyao signaled her with her eyes and she did not act rashly.

When Master Li saw that Su Jingyao had no reaction, he immediately scolded her, "Do you know who I am? Everyone in Yicheng is respectful to me when they see me. Don't refuse my toast and drink the wine for punishment!"

If it weren't for her outstanding appearance, he wouldn't have been so patient talking to her.

"You look like you're married, but you come alone to this widow's teahouse to drink tea. Could it be that your husband has died? I don't mind you for your beauty. You can marry me..."

Before he could finish, Su Jingyao, with a cold face, poured the tea in her hand directly onto Mr. Li's face without hesitation.

He probably doesn't want this mouth anymore!

Young Master Li never thought that someone in Yicheng would dare to treat him like this. He instantly became angry and said, "You!"

He was just about to raise his hand to take action when a man in white clothes walked in quickly like lightning. He had a nimble figure and sharp eyes. He kicked out with such force that Master Li was kicked out in an instant.

Master Li was caught off guard and fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, looking in a miserable state.

The guards who were originally ready to protect the lady in the dark were about to rush forward, because the man in white could only continue to stay put, remain highly vigilant, and closely observe the development of the situation.

Su Jingyao looked at the person who came in surprise. She didn't expect to meet Li Jin in Yicheng.

They haven't seen each other for three or four years.

Su Jingyao's eyes revealed a complex emotion, including surprise and a hint of joy at reunion after a long separation.

Master Li was kicked to the ground. He felt his blood rushing up and he felt dizzy with anger.

With a red face and thick neck, he shouted: "You! You! Just wait, I will go and call for help, and I will definitely make sure you guys pay for it in Yicheng!"

While cursing, he struggled to get up from the ground and limped out of Mingxiang Yige, looking both embarrassed and funny.

Su Jingyao calmed herself down and looked at Li Jin carefully, and found that his face had not changed much, still looking as gentle as jade, but more mature, with a more vicissitudes of life in his eyes.

She raised her hand slightly and said, "Sit down."

Li Jin sat down as he was told, lowering his eyes slightly, his eyelashes hiding the complex expression in his eyes.

"Did you come here specially?"

Su Jingyao asked bluntly. She never believed in coincidences.

Li Jin nodded slightly and let out a low "hmm" in his throat.

Ever since he got the news that the current emperor was taking the queen on a southern tour, he had been paying attention until she arrived in Yicheng.

"Master..." Li Jin paused, as if he was choosing his words, and continued, "Madam, how are you these days?"

"I'm very good."

Su Jingyao's expression was as calm as water, and her eyes revealed a kind of tranquility and satisfaction.

She was getting what she wanted step by step.

During this southern tour, she didn't want to always be Jun Zechen's pendant. Even though her own abilities were limited, she was determined to keep this small teahouse.

The two were speechless for a moment, then Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly and asked with a gentle look, "Have you met a woman you like in the past few years?"

When Li Jin heard this, there was sadness in his eyes, like a bottomless pool of stagnant water without a single ripple.

No woman could get close to his heart.

Seeing that he was silent, Su Jingyao shook her head gently and sighed helplessly.

"Li Jin, you have trapped yourself. There are many beautiful women in this world. As long as you are willing to open your heart to accept them, you can have a happier and more fulfilling life."

Su Jingyao is selfish. When Li Jin was useful to her, she would never persuade him of these things. She would only try her best to make him willing to work for her.

But now several years have passed, and after this meeting, perhaps they will never meet again.

It would be great if he could let go of his past worries. Li Jin's love for her might be because she once saved him from dire straits, or it might be because she gave him a completely different new life.

Li Jin regards her as salvation, so he is unwilling to accept anyone else. He needs to learn to let go of himself.

Li Jin pursed his lips tightly.

If I could let it go, I would have let it go long ago.

Just as she said, he had never thought of opening his heart to other people. He didn't want to care about whether they were men or women.

I don’t want to make friends, I don’t want to get married and have children, I just want to wander alone in my own world.

But since it was what she expected, he would never make it difficult for her, so he agreed, "Okay."

Afterwards, Su Jingyao and Li Jin sat quietly, drinking tea and chatting leisurely together.

Su Jingyao told Li Jin some of her thoughts about the teahouse. Li Jin had been helping to manage her business and was extremely talented in business. With his help, Mingxiang Yige's future operations would surely be very smooth.

When the two talked, the atmosphere was harmonious and they had a great time.

But Anshun in the mansion was like an ant on hot pan, anxious and feeling a little overwhelmed.

The guard who had just protected the lady came hurriedly to report that someone was looking for trouble with the lady, but it was quickly resolved. After hearing this, Anshun breathed a sigh of relief and no longer cared.

But not long after, another guard came to report with a nervous look that the lady was now drinking tea and chatting happily with a man, and that the previous conflict was also resolved by this man.

This……

Anshun suddenly looked embarrassed, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. He secretly glanced at the emperor who was seriously dealing with the memorials sent from the capital at the desk.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and said it carefully.

"Third Master, the Madam is drinking tea with a man in the teahouse right now."

The pen in Jun Zechen's hand stopped instantly, and the tip of the pen left a thick ink spot on the paper.

His face darkened, "What's going on?"

Anshun did not dare to be negligent and quickly explained to his wife everything that happened in the teahouse.

When Jun Zechen heard that she was rescued by a heroic man, a trace of gloom flashed across his deep eyes, and his eyes dimmed.

"What are those guards you sent for? How could a strange man save the lady when she was being bullied?"

Jun Zechen was furious and stood up suddenly.

When Jun Zechen arrived at Mingxiang Yige, there were already many people gathered outside Mingxiang Yige to watch the fun.

Young Master Li, who had just left, came over with many guards and surrounded the table where Su Jingyao and the others were.

Jun Zechen walked a little closer, and when he saw clearly the man sitting at the same table with Su Jingyao, his body froze for a moment.

It turned out to be him!

Jun Zechen's hands unconsciously clenched into fists. He shouldn't have let her out of his sight!