The Daily Life of a Concubine's Daughter After Transmigrating

Feeling Qiuyue's body trembling, Li Anqi hugged her even tighter.

She tilted her head slightly and whispered in Qiuyue's ear.

"If you don't have this child, you might be happier. But if you give birth to this child, you will have a lifetime of pain... Have you thought it through?"

Li Anqi released Qiuyue, grabbed her shoulders with both hands, and gazed at her with tearful eyes.

"..."

Qiu Yue lowered her head and sobbed, pressing the heel of her hand to her forehead, not daring to look at Li Anqi.

"This servant...this servant wants to give birth to this child."

Finally, she choked back tears.

Li Anqi's eyelids suddenly relaxed, and the hands that were gripping Qiuyue's shoulders slowly became weak and fell down.

Zuo Siyun's expression was subdued as she said softly, "In that case, I'll go back and make arrangements for you. I'll pick a date and get ready."

Qiu Yue knelt down and kowtowed to Li Anqi and Zuo Siyun.

"Thank you, Your Highness. Thank you, Young Madam."

Li Anqi remained motionless, silently watching Qiuyue.

In this era, no matter which woman gives birth to a child out of nowhere, she will not be accepted by the world and will suffer criticism and hardship for the rest of her life.

Previously, Li Anxiu was unwilling to take Qiuyue as a concubine under any circumstances, but after learning that Qiuyue was pregnant, he was willing to compromise, give her and her child a legitimate status, and protect her and her child.

Fate is truly cruel...

Li Anqi always knew that Qiuyue was deeply in love with Li Anxiu.

Qiuyue's decision to keep the child was probably not solely due to her fear of being unable to have children in the future.

"Both sides are bitter fruits, yet you chose the half-ripe, most unripe one. I hope you won't regret it later," Li Anqi said quietly, his eyes slightly glazed.

Qiu Yue raised her tearful eyes, glanced at Li Anqi, and then lowered her head again.

Zuo Siyun gave a bitter smile and said to Li Anqi, "Once Qiuyue marries into the family, I will treat her well. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Li Anqi sat back on the daybed, slowly picked up the teacup, and lifted the lid. "I naturally trust my sister-in-law."

"By the way, there's one more thing."

Zuo Siyun slowly and deliberately took out a folded piece of paper from her sleeve and handed it to Li Anqi. "I've almost finished thinking about the dishes for the restaurant. What do you think, Your Highness?"

Li Anqi opened the paper and saw that it contained the names of various dishes and snacks.

"We have enough main dishes and side dishes, but it would be even better if we added more variety of staple foods and drinks."

Zuo Siyun nodded, "Your Majesty is right. I was just worried that if we focus too much on the staple food and rice wine, it will end up being top-heavy and like an ordinary restaurant, which will overshadow the unique characteristics of the dishes themselves."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry."

Li Anqi folded the paper and handed it back to Zuo Siyun, then continued.

"We can replace the plates with different kinds of small plates. This way, customers will not only order more dishes, but they will also pay more attention to the taste and flavor of the dishes."

"Secondly, drinks don't have to be limited to fermented rice. Fruit juices and milk tea from Haoyue Lanting are easy to make, and my sister-in-law can try them too. Dishes, staple foods, and drinks don't have to be static. New products can be introduced regularly to keep things fresh and retain old customers."

"Furthermore, the store's decor is also very important, including the presentation of the dishes and the variety of drinks. It must be as exquisite as a painting. Let the guests first appreciate the beauty of the sights, and then let it complement the aroma of the taste, creating a good dining experience that will make guests linger."

A hint of surprise appeared in Zuo Siyun's eyes: "What Your Majesty says is quite right, let's do as Your Majesty says!"

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Zuo Siyun stopped smiling, hesitated, and continued.

"Oh, by the way, the day before yesterday on Hongrong Street, I saw a two-story inn that was being rented out. I was just thinking of asking Your Highness for some silver..."

Li Anqi noticed the embarrassment in Zuo Siyun's eyes and gently touched the back of her hand.

"I also receive dividends from my business with Young Master Shan, so please feel free to ask, sister-in-law."

Zuo Siyun smiled and said, "That's great. I've already calculated the rent, labor, and groceries. One thousand taels should be enough."

Li Anqi's gentle eyes met Zuo Siyun's soft smile.

"The small dishes used in restaurants need to be specially designed and made, and the decoration also costs a lot of money. I will send five thousand taels to my sister-in-law tomorrow. Sister-in-law, just do your work. If you lose money, I will cover it."

"Then... thank you very much, Your Majesty!" Zuo Siyun suddenly stood up, her eyes filled with joy, and grasped Li Anqi's hands with both of them.

After seeing Zuo Siyun and Qiuyue off.

Li Anqi immediately sent Zhilan to Shanji Cloth Shop to find Shan Xingwen, and she retrieved the nearly two months' worth of dividends.

Zhilan retrieved a total of 11,000 taels of silver.

Li Anqi sent five thousand taels to Ning'an Village, another five thousand taels to the Ministry of Revenue to be paid into the national treasury, and kept one thousand taels for himself in case of emergency.

A month later.

The day Zuo Siyun's Xiuyunzhai opened was also the day Qiuyue entered the room.

Hong Wing Street was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, bustling with activity from early morning.

Xiuyunzhai was bustling with people, both inside and out.

"Wishing you a prosperous opening and booming business!" Li Anqi picked up the gift box from Zhilan's hand and handed it to Zuo Siyun.

Zuo Siyun accepted the gift box with a smile and hurriedly led Li Anqi into Xiuyunzhai.

Before Li Anqi could even sit down, he was embraced by a young man in plain clothes who rushed over.

"Second sister!" Li Ancai smiled broadly, looked up from Li Anqi's arms, and winked at Li Anqi.

Aunt Xia stood up, smiling and feigning reproach: "This child, I've told him so many times he should call you 'Your Majesty,' but he just won't listen."

Li Anqi smiled and gently patted Li Ancai's back: "It's alright."