The Princess Agents Want a Divorce

Gu Lingxi was a little surprised that the old Grand Tutor Liu would come to receive her in person, after all, this old Grand Tutor Liu was a veteran of three dynasties! Besides, she didn't think saving someone was such a big deal!

I have long admired the old tutor for his exceptional talent and virtue, and for his vast learning. Meeting him today, I can see that his reputation is truly well-deserved! I have long admired him!

Grand Tutor Liu stroked his beard and nodded smugly. "Hmm, young friend, you flatter me! It's just an empty reputation! I heard that you saved my granddaughter's life yesterday! I am truly grateful! Young friend, please speak freely, what do you want? As long as it's available in the Grand Tutor's mansion, I can make it happen! Young master, please just say the word!"

Ahem! Since you've spoken, I won't stand on ceremony! I've come here with a request I'm not happy about!

Oh? Young master, why don't you tell me?

I'm a junior here in Kyoto to do some small business. Yesterday, I happened to take a liking to the fabric shop next to Xiangyue Tower on West Street! After making some inquiries, I learned that it belongs to Young Master Liu! And by chance, I saved the young lady, so I wanted to inquire whether the shop is for sale or for business cooperation.

Oh! So you're a businessman, young master! Judging from your bearing, I thought you were a young scion of some great family! Since it's a business matter, why don't you discuss it with my eldest son? He manages all the properties in the manor!

Haha, Young Master Ling, is it Jinxiu Manor on West Street that you've set your sights on? I thought it was something serious! This is no big deal! Since Young Master Ling saved Xuan'er's life, as her father, I should repay you in any way I can! This shop is a token of my gratitude to Young Master Ling!

Wouldn't that be inappropriate? The young master's willingness to give up such a large shop is already a great favor! How can we accept such a large shop from the young master for nothing? Perhaps it would be better if Young Master Liu could offer a more favorable price!

Alas! Young Master Ling, please don't refuse any longer! Otherwise, it will make our Grand Tutor's Mansion seem stingy! If Young Master Ling really feels bad about it, then I, Liu, have a favor to ask. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?

Oh! Brother Liu, please speak frankly!

My father and I just tasted the jar of wine that Brother Ling gave us! It was very fragrant and mellow!

I wonder if that wine came from Brother Ling? Liu Yulin has a winery. If he could get the recipe for this wine, then the cloth shop would be giving it away for a great deal!

Gu Lingxi chuckled; so he had his eye on her wine!

Haha! I'm glad you like it, Brother Liu. That wine was indeed made by me! But I plan to sell wine in the future, so I certainly won't sell the recipe! Even if I had the recipe, no one in this world could make it taste like that!

Oh! I see! A hint of disappointment flashed in Liu Yulin's eyes! To be honest, Brother Ling, I have a brewery, but business has always been mediocre, neither good nor bad!

Oh? A brewery? Is it Chenglin Distillery?

Yes! That's right! How did you know, Brother Ling?

Haha! What a small world! The batch of wine she had Leng Yu order was ordered from Chenglin Winery!

Hehe! Not only did I know, but I also ordered a hundred jars of wine today! It seems our connection is quite deep!

Haha! What a wonderful coincidence!

Since we are destined to meet, I can teach Brother Liu how to improve the quality of wine, but there are three conditions!

Upon hearing this unexpected turn of events, Liu Yulin couldn't hide his joy and smiled! What are the conditions? Brother Ling, please tell me!

I will only tell you the recipe for this wine half a month after my store opens!

Yes! That's for sure! I can't possibly steal Brother Ling's thunder!

Secondly, the price of this jar of wine must not be less than ten taels of silver!

Huh? Liu Yulin was slightly surprised! Isn't this a bit too high! A regular jar only costs tens to hundreds of coins! Can everyone accept this?

Gu Lingxi smiled faintly! Brother Liu, you can't go wrong with me! I'm afraid there won't be enough supply to meet the demand!

Seeing his confident demeanor, Liu Yulin had no choice but to nod. "Well then, I'll listen to what Brother Ling says!"

The last clause is that Brother Liu must supply me with one hundred jars of wine every month at the current purchase price, on time and in a fixed quantity! If Brother Liu has no other intentions, then let's sign a contract!

Liu Yulin nodded. He felt he could supply a hundred jars of wine, and price wasn't an issue. So he agreed. "Alright, as Young Master Ling says!"

After having dinner with everyone from the Liu family, it was already quite late. In a good mood, Gu Lingxi hurried towards West Street! Today had been incredibly fruitful; she'd gotten something for nothing! She carefully put away the house deed and contract. Gu Lingxi quickened her pace, wondering if Leng Feng and Leng Yu were getting impatient!

In the cold wind and rain outside Dingsheng Teahouse, he anxiously looked around! Finally, he spotted Gu Lingxi!

Master, you've arrived!

Okay! Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go in!

There weren't many tables occupied for tea in the evening, so the shop was quite quiet.

The waiter greeted the newcomers warmly!

Would you gentlemen prefer a VIP seat or a private room?

Oh, a private room, please! Bring some snacks and a pot of good tea!

Okay, please wait a moment! Most of the items are already prepared; everything will be served shortly! Enjoy your meal!

Wait a minute, sir! Gu Lingxi took out a tael of silver and handed it to the waiter, saying, "I have something to ask you, sir. Is it convenient for you?"

Seeing Gu Lingxi's generosity, the waiter couldn't stop smiling! "Tell me what you need to say, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge!"

Do you know who the owner of this teahouse is?

The waiter looked slightly awkward after hearing this and scratched his head. He said apologetically, "I really don't know. I only know that Old Master Qin is in charge, and I don't know much else."

Oh! No problem! May I meet your manager? I have a business deal I'd like to do with Dingsheng Teahouse!

Oh! Of course! Please wait a moment, sir, while I go find the manager for you!

A short while later, an elderly man with a white beard entered the private room! His shrewd and wise eyes glanced around at the three of them a few times before he smiled and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, young master?"

I wouldn't presume to offer any guidance, Elder Qin, please have a seat! I merely wish to do business with you!

Oh? Old Master Qin is very curious about what kind of business this young master wants to do with their Dingsheng Teahouse! Young master, please speak frankly, this old man is all ears!

I'm interested in acquiring Dingsheng Teahouse, but I'm unsure of the price.

After listening, Old Qin took a deep breath. This young man was quite arrogant and audacious. Did he think he could just buy up the properties of the Abyss Dark Palace as he pleased? How much alcohol had he drunk before going out like this?

Seeing that Old Master Qin looked incredulous, Gu Lingxi wasn't in a hurry!

The world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit!

She believes that as long as there are enough benefits and temptations, there is no road that cannot be traveled!

Or perhaps we could become partners, and you could earn enough in a month to buy a teahouse! Mr. Qin, why don't you consider it?

Old Master Qin was stunned. Where did this arrogant fellow come from? But since he was a guest, he couldn't very well refute him.

A friendly reminder! Young master, please don't joke around! Just pretend I didn't hear what you said! Dingsheng Teahouse is a place you wouldn't even consider. I advise you to find out more before you come! Our Dingsheng Teahouse isn't short of money! Oh! Please enjoy your meal, young master. I have important matters to attend to and won't keep you company any longer!

Gu Lingxi was speechless. She had expected things wouldn't go too smoothly, and it was already over before it even began? It seemed that Old Qin thought she was crazy! Ugh, so infuriating!

Shaking his head as he walked out of the private room, Old Qin scoffed. "Sigh, what all sorts of people there are these days!" But he quickly resigned himself to it. "The bigger the tree, the more the wind blows!" It's inevitable that he'll be targeted.

Before Old Qin had gone far, someone walked up to him and whispered something in his ear. Old Qin immediately strode towards a private room!