Marrying a royal playboy and becoming a glamorous matriarch

Miss Xinlan earns a total of 50,000 taels of silver just from dancing, winning the title of the most beautiful courtesan, and entertaining guests.

It's truly tempting.

"What? Is it difficult for you?" Qin Ping'an raised an eyebrow. "Or do you also need my place of origin?"

Sister Hua quickly shook her head, "No, no! But the money hasn't reached my hands yet. I'm just a worker, where would I get so much money?"

“I see,” Qin Ping’an nodded in understanding. “Then call your boss, Luo Laowu, over.”

Qin Ping'an specifically mentioned the Luo Xian Lou by name, clearly indicating that he was very familiar with it and had visited it many times.

Sister Hua looked conflicted, but ultimately dared not refuse, and hurriedly went to call for help.

Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark silk shirt with gold patterns entered the private room.

He saw Second Master Qin and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

He strode forward, his movements extremely practiced, and with a smile, poured tea and water for Qin Ping'an.

"Second Master Qin, you've arrived. Why didn't you let Bao Niang accompany you? This Hua Niang is clumsy and doesn't know how to serve people. She's just annoyed with you. I'll have her kowtow to you and apologize!"

The man adopted a conciliatory stance, clearly wanting to resolve the matter peacefully, turning a major issue into a minor one, and a minor one into nothing.

Qin Ping'an coldly brushed away his tea.

"Put the tea aside for now. I'm here to collect money on behalf of someone. You, Luo Laowu, used my men, you wouldn't deliberately try to renege on your debt, would you?"

The owner of Luoxianlou is surnamed Luo, and it is usually managed by the fifth son of the Luo family.

The Luo family does have some influence. They are related to the Liuyang Princess's family through marriage, which means they have indirectly climbed the social ladder to become relatives of the royal family. They usually get along well in the capital and no one bothers them.

However, this connection is nothing compared to Qin Ping'an, a die-hard second-generation prince.

Therefore, Qin Ping'an demanded money, and he had a valid reason for it, so Luo Laowu dared not say a single word of "no".

"Oh, what's so difficult about this? Someone, bring the things in."

Soon, several pimps carried in heavy boxes.

The red camphor wood chest was very heavy, making a dull thud when placed on the ground, and then splashing up dust with a "bang".

Then, the lid of the box was opened, emitting a bright white light.

It must be said that the impact of cash is far more exciting than that of paper money.

Just like modern money, it's just numbers on a card, so you don't feel bad spending it.

Once you take them out to spend, it's a different story. Watching them disappear one by one is too heartbreaking.

Qin Ping'an, seeing so much gleaming silver, couldn't resist the temptation. A pleased smile appeared on his lips, and he nodded in satisfaction.

Wei Qingrou quickly and secretly tugged at his sleeve, reminding him not to be blinded by wealth, as there was still a large portion to be taken.

Qin Ping'an coughed twice, then said calmly, "What else? My people also helped you organize the 'Queen of Romance' competition. You promised her 30% of the profits. You're not going to go back on your word, are you?"

Luo Laowu's smile froze instantly. He forced a smile and said, "How could I dare to deny it? But as you know, Second Master Qin, the competition just ended today, and the accounts can't be finalized yet. Could you please grant me a few days' grace?"

Qin Pingan shook his folding fan.

“What you say makes sense. However, I’m an impatient person and I like to eat hot tofu. I plan to settle the accounts for you today. Go and call all the managers of the competition and start reconciling the accounts.”

Luo Laowu's face darkened. "Second Master Qin, please give me some face. It's just a few days' grace. How could I dare to renege on your debt? We've been friends for a long time."

Qin Ping'an moved his hand slightly and snapped the fan shut with a "whoosh".

"Luo Laowu, you know my temper."

"Oh, Master Qin, who wouldn't know your temper?"

Although Luo Laowu verbally admitted defeat, his actions remained true to his word.

"However, our Luoxianlou has a rule that the accounts cannot be disclosed. Could you please make an exception and let us continue to live in harmony?"

"Hmph," Qin Ping'an closed his eyes slightly, "No, I disagree."

Luo Laowu was also in a dilemma, and could only force a smile.

"Please bear with me. Our Luo family is a well-known and established family in the capital. We do things with integrity. I would not dare to break our ancestral rules for the sake of our personal relationship."

"Luo Laowu, you say I'm not qualified to investigate your Luoxianlou's accounts, and I have nothing to say about that."

Qin Ping'an picked up his teacup and slowly began to drink.

Upon hearing this, Luo Laowu smiled with relief, thinking that he had gotten away with it.

So, his expression became even more obsequious, and he wanted to make a concerted effort to get rid of this big shot, but then he heard a noise coming from the doorway.

"If Second Master Qin isn't qualified, am I?"

The door to the side room was wide open, and a pretty woman with a scholarly air walked in.

"How did you come?"

Luo Laowu stared at the woman, his eyes wide with shock and a hint of anger.

"What are you doing here to cause trouble?"

The woman coldly flicked her sleeve, "I'm here to check the accounts! This Luo Xian Lou has been managed by your Luo family for many years, do you really think it's your own property?"

"Back then, your Luo family and my father agreed that you would manage the property on my behalf and split the profits 50/50, but you gave me 10,000 taels of silver every year. You really think the Fang family has no one to rely on."

Luo Laowu was indeed speechless. Of course, it was bullying the Fang family.

Only when they realized how easily the Fang family could be bullied did the Luo family dare to act so blatantly.

Moreover, your Fang family only has one woman in your generation. Even if they don't bully you, the family will eventually be wiped out. It's better for the Luo family to enjoy it all while others benefit.

"We can talk about our business later. I have a distinguished guest today."

Luo Laowu said with a stern face, intending to send this uninvited guest away first.

However, the woman coldly waved her sleeve, refusing to buy his act, and directly produced a contract.

“There’s nothing more to say between us. Ten years ago, your Luo family and my father signed a contract entrusting Luo Xian Lou to your Luo family for management, with an agreement to split the profits 50/50.”

"For the past ten years, you have deliberately concealed the accounts, giving my Fang family a thousand taels of silver every year. When my Fang family members were outraged and came to question you, you completely disregarded our friendship and beat us out. It is utterly outrageous and heinous."

"Now that the ten-year term has expired, our Fang family is going to take back the property and hand it over to Second Master Qin to manage."

"This……"

Luo Laowu frowned. It was indeed agreed back then that the Luo family would manage the property and the profits would be split 50/50.

However, as time passed and the Fang family gradually declined, the treaty became nothing but nonsense.

An agreement without the backing of rights simply means whoever has the bigger fist gets to call the shots.

Therefore, the Luo family would not simply give away the profits of Luoxianlou to the Fang family for nothing, so they hid the accounts and gave the Fang family one thousand taels of silver every year to settle the matter.

But things are different now. With Master Qin backing her up, the contract is now effective.

Qin Pingan gently closed his eyes, his half-lowered profile carrying a cold, gloomy expression.

He said indifferently, "Now, I'm qualified to audit the accounts, aren't I?"

Luo Laowu was both shocked and furious. What happened?

The two of them, working in perfect harmony, actually turned the tables and made him feel like an outsider in Luoxianlou.

Miss Fang pointed to the gate, "Fifth Master Luo, take care and don't see me off."