The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

"However, Miss Tong, I think you're a bit too clueless, aren't you?" Zhang Xianjun had been apologizing just moments before, but now he suddenly changed his tune, leaving Tong Qian completely bewildered.

Tong Qian glared at him, but didn't say anything. She just stared at him quietly, as if trying to find out what else he could say.

“Now that I’m practically half the head of Yuling Garden, what good would it do me to take 20% of the profits and slander you?” Zhang Xianyun said, then crossed her arms and gave her a rather smug look.

Hearing him say that, Tong Qian also felt that it made sense.

In any case, Zhang Xianyun was practically tied to him. Although the Prime Minister's mansion was so powerful that they looked down on her Jade Spirit Garden, there was no need to ruin it. It wouldn't do him any good.

"I apologize for what I did wrong. However, Yun'er is my sister. You just slandered her, so let's call this even."

Now that it's clear that Zhang Xianjun wasn't the culprit, she will naturally go and find the real killer. No matter who dares to secretly harm Yulingyuan, she will not let them get away with it!

After Tong Qian and her group left, Zhang Ma came in from outside and looked at Zhang Xianjun, "Young Master, are you alright?"

She was Zhang Xianyun's wet nurse. Although rumors circulated that the third young master of the Zhang family was arrogant and domineering, only she knew that their young master was the kindest person.

"Zhang Ma, hurry up and have someone make a plaque that says 'Jade Spirit Garden.' Find the best person to write it, and bring it to the Prime Minister's residence tomorrow. I want to deliver it personally." Zhang Xianyun looked in the direction Tong Qian had gone, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Zhang Ma was completely baffled, but she had no choice but to do as the young master instructed.

Early the next morning, Tong Qian arrived at Yu Ling Yuan and saw that all the repairs were almost complete, but she couldn't help but worry about herself.

The opera troupe will be on stage in no more than two days, but she still hasn't found out who is spreading the rumors, and she doesn't know how to resolve this matter.

Just as she was worrying, something unexpected happened: it became incredibly lively outside.

Tong Qian asked Yun'er to go and see what was so lively about, but Yun'er had only been gone a short while when she rushed back in, "Qian'er, that Third Young Master Zhang from yesterday is here."

"What?" Tong Qian was also startled by this, but then realized that she had overreacted, so she sat down and wondered to herself, "What is he doing here?"

If there was some unpleasantness between the past two days, there was no need for him to specifically come to cause trouble. Although I am very reluctant to admit it, Zhang Xianyun is indeed the kind of person who would do such a thing.

"I don't know, but a lot of people have come. It's very lively. There's a crowd gathered outside right now." Yun'er shook her head.

The scene just now really frightened her; a group of people were surrounding her and were about to walk towards Yuling Garden.

Tong Qian thought for a moment and then stood up. "Since we're here, let's go out and take a look."

It's a blessing, not a curse, but it's a curse that cannot be avoided.

Since Zhang Xianjun is coming, she has no choice but to accompany her.

Soon, a group of people stopped at the entrance of Yuling Garden.

Zhang Xianjun stood behind the group of people, pointing at them with one finger, "Be gentle, this is something I bought at a high price, don't break it."

"Yes, sir." Upon hearing this, the group of people immediately became much quieter.

Tong Qian stepped forward and glanced at Zhang Xianjun with some dissatisfaction, but since there were so many people in front of her, she didn't dare to say anything.

There have been rumors for some time that she offended the third young master of the Zhang family. If she has another disagreement now, this matter will really be spread by those with ulterior motives.

Tong Qian smiled at everyone as she moved towards Zhang Xianjun, lowering her voice to ask, "What do you want to do?"

Zhang Xianjun smiled, but refused to speak, only continuing to direct the others.

The group of people were carrying something that looked very heavy. Because it was wrapped in red cloth, she couldn't tell what it was. The group of people seemed to be being extra careful, not daring to exert any force, for fear of damaging the object.

"Alright, put it there. You can leave now. Someone will come to pack it up later." Zhang Xianjun glanced at the group with satisfaction, then waved to the servant beside her.

The servant naturally understood his meaning, and immediately picked up the money bag, giving each person a small amount of silver.

The group of people happily took the silver and left.

Tong Qian couldn't understand what this person was trying to do, so she asked again, "What exactly do you want to do?"

"Oh, what's the rush? We'll find out soon enough." Zhang Xianjun smiled and then walked to the middle of the crowd.

“Recently, I’ve heard that you’re spreading rumors that the head of Jade Spirit Garden has offended me?” Zhang Xianjun said, glancing at the crowd.

Upon hearing his words, someone quickly replied, "No, no, none of us would dare to spread rumors about you, Third Young Master."

Zhang Xianjun glanced at the speaker and sneered, "Heh, your rumors are true. A few days ago, my horse almost bumped into Miss Tong. That Miss Tong was so ungrateful that she dared to talk back to me."

After he said that, there was an uproar around him.

Tong Qian frowned as she looked at him, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Yesterday they said they were in cahoots, how come they changed their minds today? Could it be that they felt they offended him because of my attitude yesterday?

"But!" Zhang Xianjun said, seeing that the discussion outside had subsided.

Everyone was watching him, not daring to breathe loudly, for fear of offending the Third Young Master.

“You only know that she offended me, but you don’t know that we made a deal later.” Zhang Xianjun said, glancing smugly at the people around her, then raised her hand, signaling the people behind her to lift the cloth.

Immediately, someone behind them lifted the cloth, revealing a plaque underneath.

Zhang Xianjun glanced at the plaque and said, "I'm exchanging one of the Zhang family's courtyards for 20% of all of Miss Tong's future business profits. In other words, I have a share in this Jade Spirit Garden. If your rumors about me having a grudge against Miss Tong affect the teahouse's business, I'll make things difficult for you!"

His words undoubtedly debunked the rumors of the past few days.

Tong Qian glanced at him, surprised that he would help her. She was stunned for a moment, but also smiled to herself.

This person doesn't seem as bad as they appear.

Zhang Xianjun said to the people behind him, "Alright, hurry up and hang up this plaque for me, so they know that this Jade Spirit Garden is under my protection!"