The fake daughter married into the mountains and had meat to eat every day during the famine

After hearing this, Li Xiuran did not ask any further questions.

Manager Miao has been running the restaurant for so many years that he has become a shrewd man. After hearing the conversation between the two, he was glad that he didn't say anything wrong.

Otherwise, you will get into trouble if you are not careful.

"Everyone, we've arrived at the private room. Everything on the menu can be prepared by the kitchen today. Please take a look at the menu first."

"No need to look." Li Xiuran looked at him, "Bring out one portion of each of our signature dishes."

"Okay, you can have some tea and wait for a while." After saying this, Manager Miao closed the door of the room and went downstairs.

There are also people in charge of the Mingyue Tower branch.

When Shopkeeper Gao saw Shopkeeper Miao coming down from upstairs, he hurriedly asked, "Shopkeeper Miao, where did that woman come from that day that you personally went to meet her?"

Shopkeeper Miao pulled the man aside and whispered in his ear, "She is the headmaster of our Mingyue Tower, but she has always been very low-key. Don't reveal her identity to anyone. If she comes again in the future, you must be more discerning. We at Mingyue Tower are relying on her to keep things under control."

The indentures of those who were in charge of the branch shop were all in the hands of the shopkeeper Miao, so he was naturally not afraid that they would have any evil intentions.

When Manager Gao heard this, he was surprised. He didn't expect that the owner of Mingyue Tower was such a young woman.

"I'll remember that."

Shopkeeper Miao hummed a sound. This Shopkeeper Gao was more sensible than his annoying nephew. Miao Dong was a blockhead and still seemed heartless, which really gave him a headache.

"Okay, go tell the kitchen to serve the food."

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Elegant room.

On both sides of the square table, Xu Qingye and Song Yuntang sat side by side, while Li Xiuran and Li Yuyao sat on the same side.

"The governor will hold a Lu Ming Banquet tomorrow. Have Brother Xu and Doctor Song found a place to stay? If not, there are still empty rooms in the Li Mansion for you two to rest." Li Xiuran said, looking at the two of them.

Song Yuntang shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, Master Li. We already booked an inn when we arrived yesterday. We won't bother the prefect and Madam Li by going to their residence today."

After all, it is inconvenient to stay in someone else's house.

Besides, Xu Qingye is now a juren after all. If someone with ulterior motives knew that he was staying in the prefect's house, they might think that he was trying to curry favor with the powerful.

The more times like this, the more cautious we have to be.

Li Xiuran looked at her.

"My mother's illness was cured last time thanks to Dr. Song. If you had gone, she would have been so happy."

Song Yuntang had a polite smile on his face.

"When I have the chance, I will definitely visit you."

Seeing that she insisted, Li Xiuran stopped forcing her and looked at Xu Qingye.

"Brother Xu, are you planning to take part in next year's imperial examination? Or do you plan to wait a few years to gain some experience?"

"Next year." Xu Qingye replied calmly.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuran asked again, "When will Brother Xu leave for the capital?"

He put down the teacup in his hand.

"I've already made an appointment with the teacher. It's after the Luming Feast."

Li Yuyao looked at Song Yuntang.

"Will Doctor Song also go with Brother Xu?"

Song Yuntang shook his head and said, "There's a lot going on in Anyang County. I plan to sort out things at home before going there."

Turning to look at Li Xiuran.

"When will Master Li go to the capital? If it's near, perhaps he can go with my husband."

Li Xiuran shook his head.

"I probably won't be able to go in the near future." He glanced in Li Yuyao's direction, "I have to send my sister off to get married before I go back to the capital. It might be early next year."

Song Yuntang looked slightly surprised.

"Miss Li is getting married? When is the wedding date?"

Li Yuyao blushed, "We'll get married on the 16th of the winter month, and the wedding banquet will be on the 15th of the winter month. If Doctor Song is free, you can come to our house to watch the ceremony. I'll ask my mother to send a wedding invitation to Doctor Song as well."

Song Yuntang smiled and said, "Since Miss Li has said so, I will definitely come. Miss Li's husband should also be from the provincial capital, right?"

When a wealthy family like the prefect arranges marriages for their children, they should look for someone of equal social status.

Li Xiuran said, "Actually, Doctor Song is familiar with this person. He's the eldest son of Lin Yuanwai's family in Cile Town. Speaking of which, once my sister and her future brother-in-law get married, our two families could have some connection."

Although it is a bit unfair for my sister to marry into the Lin family, Lin Jingyao was able to pass the imperial examination at such a young age, and he will definitely have a place in the officialdom in the future.

In addition, Lin Jingyao has no concubines. Such a clean and motivated man is much better than those playboys from prominent families.

Considering that Lin Jingyao was the elder brother and Lin Gengshi was the younger brother, their marriage was arranged before Lin Gengshi's.

Song Yuntang and Xu Qingye looked at each other, feeling a little surprised.

Lin Gengshi first married the concubine's daughter of the Li family, and then Lin Jingyao married the legitimate daughter of the Li family. The two brothers were trying to take advantage of the whole family.

But it’s good that Lin Jingyao is married. There will be someone to take care of him, so he doesn’t have to bother me.

However, Li Xiuran and Li Yuyao obviously had some misunderstandings about the relationship between her and the Lin family. But now that no one asked about it, she couldn't directly expose the conflict between her and the Lin family.

Putting aside other things, apart from being a juren, Lin Jingyao also looked young and handsome, and he had no concubines, nor did he have a bad reputation.

He is indeed a better candidate for a good husband.

In addition, she did not have a close relationship with the Li family, and the marriage had already been arranged. If she accidentally ruined the marriage, both the Lin and Li families would probably blame her for meddling in their affairs in the future.

He smiled awkwardly.

"Then congratulations in advance to Miss Li on finding a good match."

……

After they had dinner together, Xu Qingye took Song Yuntang away.

"Xia Ning, this place is not far from the inn. You can drive the carriage back first. We can walk around to digest the food before returning."

"Yes."

With Xu Qingye by her side, Xia Ning was naturally not worried about Song Yuntang.

He drove the carriage back to the inn.

Song Yuntang pulled Xu Qingye towards Beichang Street. The scenery there was quiet and peaceful, and it was a place frequented by scholars, who would listen to stories in teahouses, play Go, drink wine, recite poems, and engage in debates.

The best thing is that there is a Wenbaozhai over there. I heard that it has the best four treasures of the study in the entire provincial capital.

Song Yuntang wanted to go and take a look, but he didn't know what gift to give Xu Qingye. Since he happened to have passed the imperial examination, he decided to give him a new set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

The two walked along.

Xu Qingye lowered his head and glanced at Song Yuntang beside him.

"Tang'er, I'm afraid I can't take you with me to the Luming Banquet tomorrow."

"It's okay." Song Yuntang didn't care. "You have your own things to do. I have an appointment with a patient tomorrow, so just go ahead and do your thing."

Xu Qingye nodded.

"Where are we going?"

"North Street." Song Yuntang said with a smile, "Go to Wenbaozhai and pick out a set of brushes, inkstones, and paper for you to take back to the capital."

Xu Qingye had a gentle expression.

"The things in Wenbaozhai are not cheap. I'm afraid Tang'er will have to spend a lot of money today."

Song Yuntang moved closer to him and lowered his voice.

"Our family is not short of this little money now."

Now the medical clinic, Yujun Pavilion, Mingyue Tower and Huajianzui are all making good profits. The four treasures of the study only cost a few dozen taels of silver, which she can still afford.

Looking at her cunning look, Xu Qingye couldn't help laughing.

"Hearing what my wife said, it seems I have found a good partner."

Song Yuntang joked, "Then you'll have to stay in jail. If you dare to let go, I'll run away."

Xu Qingye held her hand tightly.

"Don't let go."

I will never let go in this life.

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