The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

"What...what does he mean?" Chen Yiru asked in astonishment.

Didn't we just agree that the Third Prince doesn't approve of Yang Hongyun's actions?

Why does it seem like you've changed your mind now?

"Yaoyao, he... the number one in the world, that's the one you specially changed, you're not really going to give it to him, are you?" Chen Yiru asked worriedly.

Although they had no chance against the Third Prince...

"How about... we ask the princess for help? We can just say that the princess has already made a betrothal?"

Qin Yao shook her head, reassuring Chen Yiru, "It hasn't come to that yet!"

Then someone shrugged and said, "He only said he wanted the number one room, he didn't say which room he wanted!"

Is there a difference? Chen Yiru stared blankly at Qin Yao.

“Good sister, if he wants to book a room, I’ll give him a room. If he wants that plaque, I can give it to him too!” Qin Yao smiled smugly.

Chen Yiru understood at this point, and the two smiled at each other.

When Yang Luo arrived, he saw that the number one room in the "Heavenly Class" had already been hung on the room he had booked.

The original "Number One in Heaven" plaque was replaced with "Number One in Earth".

……

Chen Yiru couldn't stay any longer; after a few more words, she left.

Qin Yao looked at the sky; it was lunchtime, and the shop was bustling with activity.

Qin Yao sent Qingzhi to check on the manpower, while she took Qiuliu to the purchasing area.

We have prepared enough ingredients, so there shouldn't be any problems today.

After instructing the shopkeeper to be careful with the purchasing, Qin Yao returned to the shop.

Today is the first day, and she still has to stay.

Fortunately, the first day wasn't too crowded, but at this rate, it's only a matter of time before it's packed.

The second and third floors will only be in short supply, and the first floor will likely have long queues.

Qin Yao still adopted Lingna's method and prepared a waiting area.

However, this is not a long-term solution. Lina has powerful backers who can act with impunity.

She's different; she's just a businesswoman.

She doesn't have anyone who unconditionally supports her.

Others might give her some face because of the Princess and Lord Chen. Even though Chen Yiru and Liu Qingping are considered half bosses, she is still the boss in name only.

Even if someone uses their status to cause trouble, she has to admit defeat.

We still need to find a solution.

Qin Yao looked out the window and saw the teahouse across the street.

At that moment, a man dressed in a crescent-shaped robe was sitting facing the window.

Without thinking, Qin Yao took two steps and closed the window.

She didn't want to have anything to do with the Third Prince.

After all, he's Lina's man. Lina will show up sooner or later. When that happens, regardless of whether it's a gentleman's friendship or not, given Lina's petty and narrow-minded nature, she'll do everything she can to make things difficult for him.

If you can't afford to mess with them, run away quickly.

Speaking of this Third Prince, he doesn't look young. If Qin Yao remembers correctly, he's twenty-two this year.

He has never been married. I heard that he was once engaged, but the woman's family was convicted of a crime, and the marriage fell through.

Everyone said that the Third Prince hadn't married because of that woman, but after Lina appeared, everyone assumed that Lina was that woman.

Qin Yao knew that Lingna had been secretly inquiring about the woman's whereabouts. Like the princess, she believed in one person for life and could not tolerate any other woman.

Even the only maidservant by the Third Prince's side was inexplicably released from the mansion.

This kind of person, coupled with the Third Prince's indulgence.

She'd better not go and join in the fun.

So as to avoid causing harm to innocent people.

Qin Yao stayed in the shop until the afternoon before returning home.

There's no curfew now, so it's fine for Guozhongxian to stay open a little later, but as a woman, Qin Yao still has to go home earlier.

Upon arriving home, Qin Yao had finished her dinner and was preparing to rest when Qiu Liu brought news of Liu Da.

They have arrived in Kyoto.

They were settled in the west of the city.

The Jiang family personally sent two of their sons to escort the scholar over, and along the way they were planning how to get close to Chen Yiru.

Yes, they need to confirm the relationship between the scholar and Chen Yiru, and they definitely need to let people see the two of them interacting in public.

As for the specific plans, they will go to the newly opened Guolixian restaurant tomorrow to discuss them.

Liu Da didn't know that Guolixian was owned by his young lady, so he wrote in his letter that if she wanted to go, she should book a room as soon as possible.

Isn't this perfect?

Qin Yao asked Qiu Liu to find out which room the Jiang family had booked and to reserve the room next door.

Qin Yao didn't intend to hide such a big thing from Chen Yiru.

He sent a letter to Chen Yiru overnight, saying that there was something to discuss.

the next day.

Qin Yao went to the store early and waited for Chen Yiru to come over. Qin Yao casually pulled her into the store.

Chen Yiru originally thought they were going to the third floor, but Qin Yao pulled her to the second floor instead.

"If we have something to discuss, we can go to the third floor! Why are we on the second floor today?" Chen Yiru asked, puzzled.

Qin Yao wasn't in a hurry and asked Qiu Liu to open the window.

This place is directly opposite the entrance of the teahouse.

Qin Yao pulled her over, "Sister, what do you think of the teahouse across the street?"

Chen Yiru still looked completely bewildered.

"How about what?"

Then, surprised, she asked, "You're not still eyeing the teahouse, are you?"

"I would like to fight, but unfortunately... the Third Prince is too powerful and influential, so I can't fight him even if I wanted to!" Qin Yao said regretfully.

She was just looking around; if she were given this teahouse, she would definitely make it thrive.

"So what do you want to do?" Chen Yiru asked.

"Don't worry, sister."

Qin Yao had Qingzhi serve pastries and tea, and told them to wait outside before continuing:

“I checked the situation at the store yesterday, and people are already waiting for a table today. I think it won’t be long before the capacity here is insufficient.”

Chen Yiru also saw what was happening below. Whether it was due to the novelty or their invitation, Guolixian's business was booming.

"So, you want to expand the scale?" Chen Yiru asked.

Qin Yao nodded.

She preferred the teahouse across the street, but unfortunately, she couldn't get a table there.

“I asked Qiu Liu to inquire around yesterday, but we couldn’t find a suitable place.”

Chen Yiru remained silent. Shops here were indeed in high demand, and there were no suitable locations to open a branch.

No wonder Qin Yao made her look at the teahouse across the street.

That would be perfect.

“Well… I only have a purchasing shop here, and it’s still small. We need to think about opening a branch more carefully.”

Qin Yao's purpose was not to ask her to come up with a solution, so naturally she wouldn't really want to discuss anything.

“I’m also considering the issue of diverting traffic. If we can’t open here, how about we open somewhere else?” Qin Yao poured Chen Yiru a cup of tea and suggested.

"You can make the decision; I agree to everything." Chen Yiru had no objections.

Anyway, Qin Yao has a good business sense, so she can just follow suit and invest.

After finishing her tea, Chen Yiru got up to leave.

"I still have to go back and embroider my wedding dress, Yao Yao..."

Just as Qin Yao was about to stop them, a sound came from next door.

"My cousin is a high-ranking official's daughter, and she's beautiful. You're lucky, kid!"

It was a man's voice.

Chen Yiru, not intending to overhear, wanted to quietly say goodbye to Qin Yao, but unexpectedly, her name appeared next door the next moment.

"Yes, from now on, Chen Yiru will be my wife, and the two of you will be my brothers!"

Chen Yiru was startled. What wife? That's not Yu Zhi's voice!

Moreover, this person's voice sounds weak and unreliable; he is hardly a gentleman.

Qin Yao pulled her down and continued listening.

This time, Chen Yiru did not refuse.

……