Comprehensive film and television: Make trouble before lying down

Xue Fangfei wanted to surprise Jiang Ruoyao with her coming-of-age ceremony. What was she trying to keep in suspense? She didn't say it clearly, which made her feel itchy.

Jiu Ning's eyes were full of stars, and her excitement was beyond words: "Why don't you just send me directly to Jiang Mansion."

Xiao Heng was immediately displeased. Did he say this just to send the people around him away? It had been half a month since he last saw her. He was truly heartless.

But he couldn't bear to directly refute: "Don't you want to see your new residence?"

A new residence, a house bestowed by the Emperor, Xiao Heng had found it so quickly? In that case, she wasn't in a hurry to meet Xue Fangfei today. It would be just as well to wait for a surprise tomorrow.

So I asked curiously, "Really? Then I have to go and see it. That's where I'm going to live in the future."

The series of happy events made Jiuning very excited, but as he walked, he realized something was wrong.

"Isn't this the way to your house?" Jiu Ning asked curiously. The more he looked at the scenery on both sides, the more familiar it seemed.

Xiao Heng touched his nose and chuckled twice: "Have you forgotten what the emperor said, that he would let you live near me so that I could protect you?"

Jiu Ning suddenly realized it, but what surprised Jiu Ning was that he was being protected nearby. Isn't this too close? It's right next to the Duke of Su's Mansion.

As you can imagine, the Duke Su's Mansion is huge and imposing. There are countless servants inside. How small can the house next to it be?

Wouldn't it be a waste for her to live alone? Curious, Jiu Ning let Xiao Heng lead her down from the carriage.

Standing in front of the mansion gate and looking up, she found that there was no plaque on the door. Xiao Heng, who had been guarding her side, spoke up in time to clear up her confusion.

"The plaque hasn't been custom-made yet, so I have to ask for your opinion."

Jiu Ning nodded. To be honest, the plaque read "Jiang Mansion". Although this Jiang Mansion was not the same as that Jiang Mansion, it still made people think of something and made them feel unhappy.

Without thinking too much, they decided to talk about the future later, and they walked into the courtyard hand in hand.

This mansion used to be the residence of an official. Perhaps it was because Xiao Heng's reputation was too terrifying. The Jade-faced Shura was not something that ordinary people could afford to marry.

Living next to him, she was always afraid that one day she would be targeted, so the house became empty, which was a good deal for Jiuning.

All the facilities in the mansion are complete, and the rockery and courtyard were left by the previous owner. After Xiao Heng took over, he only made some minor improvements and it was ready for occupancy.

What surprised Jiu Ning even more was that Xiao Heng not only simply renovated the courtyard, but also looked after the servants for her. Just looking at how nimble these people were, with light steps and firm feet, it seemed that they had some experience in this field.

In this case, it would be safer to let her, a woman, live here.

Following Xiao Heng's guidance, the two of them visited the courtyard together, saw the main hall for receiving guests, and her living garden.

The emperor bestowed some gold, silver, treasures, and even more so, ready-made clothes. However, Jiu Ning half-disdained them and gave Xiao Heng a fierce glance.

She was furious. Women love beauty, and they bought her gorgeous clothes. She had nothing to say, and was even grateful. But why were all the clothes red and black? Didn't she deserve to wear other colors?

When Jiuning is angry, he ignores people and you. No matter what you say, I just ignore you.

When he came to the main hall again, Wen Ji had already gathered all the servants in the mansion together and made them stand in a row. A butler with a long goat beard came forward respectfully.

"My surname is Li, and my given name is Shan. I used to work for the Dragon and Tiger Army under Duke Su. What does the master need? Just tell me to do it."

Jiuning knew a little about the Dragon and Tiger Army. It was said that King Cheng had been ambitious eight years ago, but was eventually defeated by the Dragon and Tiger Army. It must have been hard for him to bear to withdraw from such a powerful army.

Seeing that Uncle Li's introduction was simple, Wen Ji immediately added: "Madam Jiuning, although Uncle Li looks thin and skinny, he is a very capable person. Uncle Li handles many things in the Dragon and Tiger Army. It will be no problem for you to be a manager."

Li Shan twitched the corner of his mouth and sneered in annoyance. If you want to praise me, just praise me. But what kind of words are those like pointed chin and monkey cheeks and skinny? They don't sound nice at all.

Jiu Ning smiled and walked forward to shake hands with Li Shan to express her respect, but Li Shan's face turned a little embarrassed, and his small eyes kept looking behind her. What was there that he didn't understand?

"Uncle Li, coming to my house is a waste of your talent. You can just consider it your retirement here. I have always admired soldiers. If you have any questions or ideas in the future, please don't hide them."

Li Shan's face immediately broke into a smile: "Ah!"

Xiao Heng had told him about the special nature of this master's family, and had also specifically explained it to him. The emperor had specifically instructed someone to protect them.

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. No matter who knows that Jiuning can perform miracles, they will try their best to win him over.

Judging from the bow and crossbow manuscript obtained a few days ago, the master's ability is more than that, and he must guard it well.

So, Li Shan stepped aside and gave up his seat to introduce the personnel in the mansion to Jiu Ning.

"There are now twenty maids in the mansion, and forty servants and guards. They have all been carefully selected and have a clear background. The master can use them with confidence."

After that, two maids came forward and said, "The servants Bai Qi and Bai Xiang greet the lady."

Bai Qi and Bai Xiang greeted each other, and Li Shan introduced them: "Bai Qi has some martial arts skills and can protect my wife on a daily basis. Bai Xiang is good at taking care of trivial matters and is also very considerate."

Jiuning could see that both of them were carefully trained and were definitely not something that ordinary families could cultivate. It was obvious that they had been learning since childhood.

Xiao Heng quietly explained in her ear: "They are all trained as secret guards."

As for how they will be used in the future, it depends on their personal fate. The better ones may be sent to wealthy families as spies, or to places like brothels.

Jiu Ning was very satisfied with these people: "Uncle Li, I want to open a store. Do you have any suggestions?"

Li Shan was a little surprised. He had never underestimated the master's family. Unexpectedly, she was really unwilling to give in.

Then he bowed and said, "What does the master want?"

Jiuning originally had several plans, for example, a rouge and powder shop and an ice-making shop, but they were all overturned by her in the end.

"I want to open a restaurant."

"Restaurant?" Xiao Heng was very curious, "I haven't heard you mention it before!"

Jiu Ning did not explain, but asked everyone to disperse, leaving only Li Shan, and they went to the study together.

Why open a restaurant? Because it is the most convenient place to collect supplies without arousing suspicion. Restaurants are also a good place to collect information.

More importantly, restaurants are the places where you can make money the fastest.

Hasn't she cooked, or eaten? The Manchu-Han Banquet, the Eight Great Cuisine Schools, all sorts of rare dishes—which one of them, if served to the Empress Dowager, wouldn't be a delicacy?