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

The layout was the same, the dishes were the same, but Liu and Jiang Xiaoxiao felt a different sensation.

It was scorching hot everywhere, yet it felt surprisingly cool.

The staff will serve you the whole time; unless you request it, they will cook the food and put it in your bowl.

Besides its delicious taste, the colorful shaved ice is also very tasty.

Jiang Xiaoxiao ate several bowls in a row, but she still wasn't satisfied.

After eating "low-quality food" for a month, the two of them devoured enough food for four people in no time.

The waiters nearby were dazzled by what they saw.

These two are amazing!

It was an hour later when the two had finished eating and drinking.

The waiter didn't rush them. People who come here are all rich and powerful, and it's common for them to sit and chat after they've finished eating.

The waiter thoughtfully brought out two more iced drinks.

"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen. This is a complimentary gift for you." The waiter said before leaving.

Leave the space to them.

Both Liu and Jiang Xiaoxiao were very satisfied with this thoughtful service.

In the past, wouldn't we have given him a reward and praised him for being sensible?

However, they still had to wait for Jiang Liu and didn't have any money to tip him.

The two sat for a while longer, but there was still no movement downstairs. Jiang Xiaoxiao became restless and suddenly thought of something, so she looked sharply at Liu Shi.

"Mother! Is this place owned by the Qin family?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao was annoyed by Liu's slowness. "That's Qin Yao's! Qin Yao! Mother!"

Upon hearing Qin Yao's name, Liu immediately came to her senses.

She fell silent after a moment.

Last time she came, she almost got splashed with water...

Will Qin Yao still give her face?

Seeing Liu hesitate, Jiang Xiaoxiao sat down next to her, took her hand, and tried to persuade her.

"Mother! Think about how Qin Yao treated us before, and how we treated her? She still gave us money and tried to curry favor with us!"

“But…” Liu hesitated. Things were different now, and she didn’t want to lose face.

"Oh dear, Mother! Don't be afraid. Qin Yao only rejected us because she didn't marry my brother, and she's just taking it out on him. As long as we say a few kind words and help her persuade my brother, he can just marry her as a concubine!"

After hearing this, Liu thought it was feasible. Didn't Qin Yao want to marry into her family?

Not as a concubine, but as a secondary wife?

How could Qin Yao not be tempted?

Liu thought it was worth a try, but Jiang Xiaoxiao longed for the same wealthy life she used to have.

If Qin Yao marries into that family, then her property will belong to that family.

This store!! Jiang Xiaoxiao's heart pounded. She had just been marveling at how good the food was and how she wished she could come here more often.

Now, the thought that this shop belongs to her family makes her heart tremble uncontrollably.

Oh my god! Not only will our house be completely renovated, but the shops outside... and that Diancui Pavilion, the clothing store...

Now that she's fallen into poverty, Jiang Xiaoxiao only cares about wealth and status; the social standing she used to value doesn't seem so important anymore.

Especially my sister-in-law Xia Qiutang, she's completely useless!

If it weren't for her good father, he would definitely have made her divorced!

After discussing it, the two decided to take the initiative to talk to Qin Yao about it.

After finding a helper, Jiang Xiaoxiao resumed her arrogant demeanor.

"Where is your boss, Qin Yao?"

Seeing how familiar she was with the boss, the waiter assumed they had a good relationship and replied without thinking.

"The boss is upstairs. What brings you two here?"

“Take us there, we have something to say to her!” Liu stood up and said arrogantly.

The waiter didn't dare to delay and opened the door to lead them upstairs.

Upstairs, Qin Yao and Liu Qingping were raising their glasses to say goodbye to Chen Yiru.

Yu Zhi has been transferred to a post outside the capital, and Chen Yiru will have to leave Kyoto with her husband tomorrow.

Liu Qingping was very reluctant to part with the good friend she had finally found.

"How about I ask my uncle, the Emperor, to let Young Master Yu stay? That way, Sister Chen won't have to travel all this way with him!"

Chen Yiru chuckled when she saw the worried look on her face.

"Sister, that's not how you use power! The Emperor has already given his decree. If you go and plead for him, and he really changes his mind, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the Emperor? What would your imperial uncle think of you?"

"Besides, this also shows the Emperor's trust in Yu Zhi. If the Emperor knew that we were unwilling, then Yu Zhi's official career would be over."

Liu Qingping scratched her head and realized that Chen Yiru's words made sense.

"If Sister Chen needs anything, just write to us and we'll do our best to help!"

After Liu Qingping finished speaking, she picked up her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Anyone who didn't know better would think she was asking someone else for help.

Qin Yao and Chen Yiru exchanged a smile and did not stop them.

The store had just received a new fruit wine that wasn't intoxicating, and since they finally had the chance, they didn't want to keep Liu Qingping to herself.

Chen Yiru was going to a small town in the south with a different climate, so Qin Yao thought they should bring more medicinal herbs to prevent illness and insect infestation.

Before I could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.

Qin Yao asked Qiu Liu and Qing Zhi to go check on them, but instead of returning, they started arguing.

Qin Yao also stood up, asking Chen Yiru and Liu Qingping to sit down first, while she went out to take a look.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard Jiang Xiaoxiao's arrogant voice.

"Qin Yao is my sister-in-law! You two servants dare to stop us? Believe me, I'll make her sell you out!"

As soon as Qin Yao came out, she immediately stopped talking and looked at Qin Yao sweetly, calling out, "Sister Qin."

Qingzhi scoffed at her change of attitude. Wasn't she just talking about her sister-in-law? What a fickle person!

"We told you to come out and see for yourselves, and now you're not going back? There are guests here, what kind of behavior is this, making such a racket?"

Qin Yao was ostensibly referring to the two maids, but in reality, she was implying that the two people outside were extremely impolite.

If it were anyone else, they would either know when to leave or try to talk to Qin Yao properly. But are Jiang Xiaoxiao and Liu Shi ordinary people?

"Sister Qin, don't focus on them yet. My mother is here! You should greet your elders and pay your respects first."

Jiang Xiaoxiao acted coquettishly as always.

Unfortunately, she was facing a different Qin Yao than before.

"May I ask what brings you two here... If you'd like to eat, please come downstairs..."

Jiang Xiaoxiao was afraid she would tell them to leave, so she quickly said:

"We've already eaten; we came here specifically to find you."

Qin Yao looked puzzled. "I wonder what business you two have with me?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao nudged Liu Shi, who paused for a few seconds before speaking.

"Yaoyao! Your aunt also feels sorry about what happened between you and Jiang Su..."

"Stop..." Qin Yao interrupted impatiently, not wanting to listen anymore.

"Show them out!" Qin Yao gave the waiter a look, signaling him to ask the guests to leave.

How could Liu possibly leave? She would have to settle the bill when she went downstairs.

"Yaoyao, I agree to let Su-ge marry you as his second wife. From now on, we're family. We don't need to be formal with each other. Let's call off this meal!"

Just as Qin Yao was about to turn around, she finally understood their purpose: to dine and dash and, incidentally, to annoy her.

“Take them to pay the bill. If they can’t pay, make them work in the kitchen. They can leave when they’ve paid their wages.”

Before Liu and Jiang Xiaoxiao could say anything more, the waiter understood what the boss meant, and Qingzhi and Qiuliu also went to help, pushing the two of them downstairs.

Soon, their voices faded away downstairs.

Chen Yiru and Liu Qingping came out, completely puzzled by their behavior.

"Why keep such a weirdo around?" Liu Qingping was furious.

Chen Yiru also looked solemn.

People like that are always disgusting to be around.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it!" Qin Yao reassured her two friends as she looked at the spot where they had left.

It seems that their current accommodations haven't made them realize their situation.

Let them lower it again!

It's time to close the net on the Jiangliu side!