The mistress is not a cannon fodder, the cold prince falls in love with her every night

That night, Liu Xu suffered a lot in Ningxiang Pavilion.

In the second half of the night, it started to rain lightly.

The sound of raindrops hitting the window frames sounded like weeping and complaining.

"do not want!"

Liu Xu woke up from a nightmare and saw Pei Yan dozing off in front of the bed.

Pei Yan was surprised and delighted to see her wake up.

"Xu'er, you finally woke up."

As he was about to go forward and hug her, he was pushed away by Liu Xu.

"Don't touch me!"

"Xu'er, what's wrong with you? It's me, Pei Yan, not Madam Qian."

Pei Yan's eyes were filled with heartache.

But in Liu Xu's eyes, it was all hypocrisy.

"Pei Yan, who do you think I am? Are you taking advantage of my liking you to treat me like this? Didn't you say you would marry me? Didn't you say we would be together forever? But what are you doing? What are you doing!"

Liu Xu cried and accused, struggled to get up, lifted the quilt and was about to get out of bed.

However, she had been tortured for a whole day and night, and her whole body was in pain. Before her feet even touched the ground, she fell to the ground with a cry and could not get up again.

"Xu'er, what are you talking about! I was out on some business yesterday and returned home at night. I learned you were absorbed in learning the rules, so I didn't bother you. In the wee hours of the morning, the servants told me you had a high fever, and I came to look for you without even putting on my shoes."

Pei Yan went to the Yong'an Marquis Mansion yesterday to apologize.

As a result, he was made fun of by Su Zhe for half a day, locked up in the study by Yong'an Marquis and scolded for half a day, and finally chased around the yard with a whip by Yong'an Marquis's wife.

When I returned home exhausted, it was already time to light the lamps.

He had been suffering from the weather all day, so he stayed at Ruyi's place last night and spent the night relaxing. When daybreak came, he heard that Liuxu had fallen ill, so he rushed over.

Seeing that he was still in his pajamas and his eyes were dark, Liu Xu thought he was worried that he hadn't slept well the night before. She finally felt better and asked:

"really?"

"Of course it's true. Xu'er, when have I ever lied to you? I truly wanted to marry you, otherwise I wouldn't have followed you on our wedding day. Doesn't that prove my sincerity? Xu'er, we've been through thick and thin together, are you still doubting me?"

Pei Yan said every word sincerely, but Liu Xu couldn't tell the truth from the false for a moment.

"Then why are you so anxious to give me the title of a lowly concubine! Even that girl Ruyi is a head taller than me?"

Thinking of this matter, Liu Xu still felt unwilling.

"Xu'er, this matter was decided by Grandmother. I argued with her that day, but you know Grandmother is strong-willed and sticks to her word. If I hadn't agreed, I'm afraid both you and Ping'er would have been kicked out."

"Humph! Just get out! I live a happier life outside! I don't want this mansion!"

As he said this, he struggled to walk out.

But Pei Yan hugged him.

"Xu'er, you are so sick, where are you going?"

He hugged Liu Xu tightly, helped her back to bed, and covered her with the quilt again.

"Xu'er, if you want to leave, it's not too late to leave after you recover from your illness."

"You really let me go?"

"Ok!"

"What about Ping'er and you?"

"Of course I'll go with you. But Ping'er? Xu'er, Ping'er has been taken care of by his mother these past few days, and his cough and asthma have improved a lot. I really can't bear to let him suffer with us any longer."

After saying that, Pei Yan sighed deeply.

When mentioning her son, Liu Xu felt guilty.

My son has never enjoyed a single day of happiness since he was born.

When he was little, he wandered around with her, trying to make a living. Even after he found Pei Yan, she was too busy with the shop to take care of him, and he became weak and sickly at a young age.

"Xu'er, the Marquis' Mansion has a lot of rules, and I'm not tired of them. Just like you said, they're all rubbish and inhumane. But they've existed like this for thousands of years, and changing them is no easy task. Xu'er, only when you're strong enough can you change them bit by bit. Before that, we have to adapt to it, right?"

"And Ping'er, have you thought about his future? Your career is just getting started, and my future is uncertain. Ping'er will inevitably continue to suffer. Xu'er, compared to these rules, is Ping'er's future more important? Or is our temporary happiness more important?"

This is indeed the truth.

But Liu Xu couldn't swallow this!

"But if you don't leave, will you still get married and have children in the future?"

Willow catkins soul-searching.

Pei Yan immediately sat up straight and swore:

"Impossible! Xu'er, don't worry. I will never marry in this lifetime. When I successfully become the crown prince and inherit the title, I will make you the mistress of this mansion. Our Ping'er will be the future crown prince of Jinyuan Marquis!"

After hearing this, Liu Xu felt a little better.

Since you can't leave, then just stay.

When she becomes the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, she will let this corrupt Marquis' Mansion collapse in her hands. Those torture instruments that harm women, and those vicious-looking old women, will go to hell together!

"Pei Yan, there's just a problem now."

Liu Xu licked her cheek, which was so tense that it hurt.

The ruler wrapped in a wet cloth didn't leave a single scratch on her face, but her mouth was completely red and swollen. Her cheeks, teeth, and tongue hurt, everything hurt.

"The shop is ready and was supposed to open yesterday. But now they won't let me go out! Pei Yan, we invested a lot of money in this shop, we can't let it go to waste like this."

"Don't worry, I've already informed Mother about this. Mother said that as long as you pay her two thousand taels of silver on time every month, wear a turban when you go out, and have a nanny accompany you, she'll let you go."

"Two thousand taels? Why doesn't she just go and rob it?"

Willow Catkins said angrily.

The shop has just opened, and we don’t know how the business is going yet!

Two thousand taels a month, isn't it all in vain for her?

Wear a hat too?

how?

Is she ashamed to be seen?

Do you also need to teach the nanny to follow you everywhere?

So does she still have freedom?

"Xu'er, according to the rules of the Marquis' Mansion, all the profits from the shop should actually be put into the account. Mother has already shown great kindness by allowing us to have a private account."

In fact, the Marquis's original intention was to confiscate the shop, but Pei Yan had his own selfish motives, so the Marquis finally relented.

If Liu Xu really has this ability and can make money, this money will belong to Pei Yan in the future.

The Marquis's wife didn't mind.

Moreover, Pei Yan also told Mrs. Hou some of his true feelings.

At that time, the Marquis's wife thought:

"She really has those rock-chopping tools in her hands? Have you seen them with your own eyes?"

Pei Yan said:

"Don't worry, mother. I'm absolutely sure. So, please be nice to her and don't hit or scold her for no reason. My son's future depends on what she has in his hands!"

Madam Hou said:

"Son, if you had said so earlier, I wouldn't have made things difficult for her. Prince Jing is your blood cousin. If you can really help him ascend to the throne someday, our Marquisate will be even more prosperous! As for that little bitch Liu Xu, mother will have to be patient with her for a while."

Pei Yan coaxed her for a while, and when he saw that Liu Xu had finally calmed down, he knew that her heart was moved. He leaned over to her and whispered:

"Xu'er, our good days are still ahead!"

……

Liu Xu's shop finally opened.

She named it "Xuxue Bingcheng" and even made a promotional song for the shop.

"I love you, you love me, the Ice City of Snow is so sweet!"

For a time, propaganda songs resounded throughout the streets and alleys, and everyone sang them.

The shop's iced drinks and iced bowls, with their unique flavors and styles, instantly became a city sensation. As the weather warmed up in late spring, the cool and refreshing taste was a favorite of all ages.

"The hottest sellers are definitely the freshly squeezed lemonade, as well as boba milk tea, mango sago, fresh fruit bobo, and ice cream. I heard there are private rooms and booths upstairs..."

Song Tao counted on her fingers. The business of Xuxuebingcheng was so good that there were long queues from morning to night. Some nobles asked their servants to queue up at the door of the shop before dawn in order to drink the drinks from Xuxuebingcheng.

Song Tao loved the hustle and bustle, so she also went to queue for a whole day and bought a bunch of drinks and ice bowls.

However, the advantage is that it is not expensive.

"Fresh lemonade is 7 wen, boba milk tea is 10 wen, and an ice cream cone is 3 wen. The most expensive super deluxe family bucket is less than 30 wen."

"Miss, please eat quickly! Don't you like eating cold things the most?"

Su Li tasted it with a smile. The taste was average and the ingredients were average too. After all, it was a mass-produced product.

However, the advantage is that the price is affordable and the items are novel. Ordinary people have never seen these things, so it is not surprising that they caused a sensation in the whole city.

Xi Jie'er also tasted it and frowned and shouted:

"Ugh, it's not tasty. The ice bowl made by my mother is still better."

Songzhi, Li Ma, Ya Nu, Ya Gu, Wan Wan Qian Qian and others tasted it and they couldn't say anything good about it.

After all, with the wonderful experience before them, Su Li's daily specially prepared ice bowls have already spoiled their taste buds.

"I don't know who this boss is. Even if it's just a few dozen coins, it adds up. I'm afraid he's made a lot of money in these two days."

Su Li smiled and said softly:

"Come to think of it, you know this guy!"

"I know him? Miss, you must be kidding me. How could I, Song Tao, know such a person?"

Su Li pursed her lips and gestured in the direction of Ningxiang Pavilion.

"she?"

Song Tao instantly felt that everything she ate had changed its taste. She spat it all out with a "Puh" sound and said angrily:

"Pah, pah, pah, it's actually her shop. I was so blind that I actually lined up to give her money! Throw it away, throw it away, don't eat it!"

Everyone laughed.

Su Li joked:

"Song Tao treated us to this, how can we just throw it away? Every stitch and thread must be cherished, every thread and every piece of cloth must be cherished! Drink it all, don't leave a single drop behind!"

……

In the backyard of Xuxuebing City, Liu Xu was wearing a hat and counting on an abacus.

Half a step behind him stood a nanny with a serious expression.

"Boss, all the accounts for the past few days are here."

The shopkeeper was a young man who looked very smart.

In the shop, all the young men, from the shopkeeper to the clerks, were carefully selected by Liu Xu.

Not only does she look good, have a great figure, but she also has a nice voice.

Seeing this, the nanny became alert and took a step forward, standing between Liu Xu and the shopkeeper.

Liu Xu frowned.

This little stalker follows me wherever I go, even to the toilet. She wants to tie us together with a belt.

"Got it. Business is good, so remember to restock your supplies in time. Make sure you have enough for ten days just in case."

Liu Xu flipped through the account book and gave instructions.

The shopkeeper responded and said:

"Don't worry, boss. We have enough supplies."

Willow catkins said again:

"Especially ice. After summer comes, the amount of ice used in Shengjing City will increase dramatically, and the price will also rise. Our store is always inseparable from ice, so we must have enough ice in stock."

The shopkeeper nodded.

"Don't worry, boss. The new shop on the street is an ice cream shop. I've already established a good relationship with them, so I can guarantee you ice anytime, anywhere."

"That's good."

After checking the accounts, Liu Xu packed up and prepared to go back.

The Marquis's wife kept a close eye on her, and if she didn't return home by afternoon every day, she would find an excuse to tease her.