Chu Lian wasn't the only one who was confused by Emperor Chengping's' divine help '. He Changdi was the same.

At this time, He Changdi was in Prince Jin's study.

The two of them looked at each other, unable to understand Emperor Chengping's intentions. Did he want to rebuild the Ying Public House?

That was impossible. A mere marriage didn't mean anything. Moreover, the Ying Public House didn't have a direct descendant they could use. Tang Yan had just sent news that Chu Lian's father, the second master of the Ying Public House, had been removed from his official position.

Prince Jin's blue eyes were full of doubts. Is his father, the emperor, who has a deep mind, too bored to do this?

Using the second branch of the Ying Public House for fun?

Giving them a sweet date after a slap?

But the date wasn't sweet at all …

Even He Changdi, who had been reborn, didn't know Emperor Chengping's intentions.

After a moment of silence, Prince Jin spoke first, "Ah Di, we don't have enough money."

Even with the Sima family's help, they still had to secretly compete with the Sixth Prince's people in order to cultivate their power. There were too many ways to spend money. Even Prince Jin and He Changdi couldn't make ends meet.

In fact, it was easy to get money in the open. With their status, they didn't have to worry about not having rich merchants come knocking on their door.

However, this was a special time. Nothing could be done in the open. There were even some things that the fewer people knew, the better.

He Changdi's cold expression became harsher.

"Ah Yi, I'll think of another way."

He Changdi's eyes darkened. According to his original plan, with the silver mine, everything could be done. However, there was an unexpected problem with the silver mine!

"I will send someone to investigate." Prince Jin said and handed a letter to He Changdi next to him.

"From the Black Feather Army."

He Changdi had nothing to hide from Prince Jin. He Changdi quickly opened the letter and glanced at the contents. The corner of his mouth slightly raised, "Xiao Wujing is really unscrupulous, even someone like Wei Fengzi can be controlled by him!"

"Ah Di, we need to give Father a warning.

I think Xiao Bojian is up to no good. "Prince Jin was worried.

Wei Fengzi was Concubine Wei's younger sister. They were born from the same mother. She was Minister Kong's wife.

This was truly thought-provoking.

He Changdi looked at the darkening sky outside the window. It was getting late.

"Yi, it's getting late. I have to go back."

As He Changdi spoke, he stood up and walked towards the door.

Prince Jin snorted and said sourly: "Isn't it just because Jinyi is pregnant? Look at you showing off. I think you can't wait to stay by her side 24 hours a day. Even if you don't find it annoying, Jinyi will."

He Sanlang's handsome face, which was usually stiff, softened slightly, and a warm smile appeared on his face.

He didn't hide the fact that Chu Lian was pregnant from his friend.

"What?

Was Yi jealous?

Let General Sima bear one for you. "

Prince Jin, who was originally cold and arrogant, suddenly blushed because of his good friend's teasing and his pale cheeks because of staying up late.

Sister Yuan and Royal Prince Shou's wedding was scheduled for two months later.

After the imperial edict came down, the Ying family contacted Prince Yong Kang to discuss the pre-wedding procedures.

After this bustling event ended, the entire Shengjing City seemed to have calmed down in an instant. In the following month or so, everything went smoothly. Chu Lian's restaurant on Vermilion Bird Avenue had also opened.

The name of this new restaurant was given by Chu Lian. It was called "De Jufeng". Just like the original Guilin Restaurant, it was also divided into a front and a back courtyard. However, there was an additional floor of private rooms in the front courtyard on top of the three-story building.

There was a small stage on the first floor. De Jufeng and Pear Garden cooperated. Every day, Pear Garden's actors would come over to sing at noon and afternoon tea.

As for what to sing, the manager would decide in advance or let the customers pay for it themselves.

De Jufeng's opening this time wasn't as extravagant as Guilin Restaurant.

On the opening day, there were only two firecrackers hung in front of the door. After giving gifts to the neighboring shops on the left and right, they opened for business.

Originally, with such a low-key opening, everyone was wondering how this rather mysterious De Jufeng Restaurant would end up. Not long after, carriages stopped in front of De Jufeng Restaurant one after another, and the people in the dark widened their eyes in disbelief.

One of the people watching in the dark was Manager Wang of De Jufeng Restaurant across the street.

Manager Wang stood in a private room on the second floor of his restaurant. Beside him was an old accountant.

Manager Wang stood in front of the half-open window with his hands behind his back. "What's the background of this De Jufeng? I heard that the shop opposite Old Lin's was taken over by a noble person. I asked Old Lin but he kept his mouth shut and refused to tell me."

The old accountant's gaze fell on the entrance of De Jufeng.

The new restaurant on the opposite side looked no different from before. It looked as if it had only changed the signboard on the door and nothing else.

It was the opening of Guilin Restaurant that had brought about this trend. Now, any shop with some background and money would look for a lion dance troupe to liven things up.

They attracted the surrounding commoners so that the name of the shop could be spread.

De Jufeng, on the other hand, didn't beat around the bush. Instead, he kept a low profile.

Manager Wang was old and had experienced many ups and downs. When he heard this, he said emotionally, "There must be something wrong with this. Old Zhao, your eyes are good. Can you tell who those carriages belong to?"

In fact, Shopkeeper Wang was just asking casually. Although he was suffering from presbyopia, he could still clearly see the style of the carriages. Those were just ordinary black carriages. How could they be used by people of status? He was just bored and asked casually.

The old accountant probably thought so too. However, when he saw the person being helped down from the carriage, he almost fainted from fright.

He hurriedly grabbed the table beside him and clutched his chest. His expression was one of excitement and fear.

Manager Wang jumped in fright and hurriedly supported him. He frowned. "Old Zhao, what's wrong? Weren't you fine just now? Why do you look so pale now?"

The old accountant waved his hand. This old accountant with the surname Zhao was good at keeping accounts. At the same time, he had a unique skill, which was his photographic memory.

Basically, he could remember anyone who had seen him once.

Once, when you came out of De 'an Restaurant's accountant's room, you accidentally heard Emperor Chengping's conversation in a private room. He was so scared that he ran away on the spot. Later, he couldn't help but look at the emperor from afar out of curiosity. It was this look that made him remember Emperor Chengping's appearance.

De 'an Restaurant's dim sum was one of the best in Shengjing. It wasn't strange that Emperor Chengping would come to try it.

When he caught his breath, he looked at Manager Wang with a smile. After a while, he whispered in his ear, "Manager, the person who just came down from the carriage was …"

The old accountant first pointed up at the sky with his index finger and then gave a thumbs up. He gulped nervously.

Manager Wang was stunned at first and then widened his eyes in disbelief. He squeezed the old accountant's shoulder. "Are … are you sure you didn't see wrong?"

The old accountant smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Manager, it's not like you don't know my abilities. How could you have mistaken someone else?"

Hearing the old accountant's confirmation, the two old men shrunk their necks and became even more respectful towards De Jufeng.

That's right, when De Jufeng opened, Emperor Chengping had secretly come to support!

Because Chu Lian was resting in the manor, she didn't know about it that day. It was He Changdi who told her later.

She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Emperor Chengping had given her too much face. She had opened a restaurant in private and Emperor Chengping had actually come to support her in disguise!

Even the boss had come. Even if the officials in the court were here to flatter Emperor Chengping, there would be a large number of customers. There was no need to worry about whether people would come to eat or not.

Emperor Chengping was a living signboard.

Moreover, De Jufeng's food was even better than the Guilin Residence that had closed a few months ago. Anyone who had eaten at the Guilin Residence would know this.

There was no need to guess who the boss behind De Jufeng was. It had to be Marchioness Anyuan.

Chu Lian handed De Jufeng to Zhou Wen, whom He Changdi had arranged for her to manage. Jian City in the Northern Region was handed over to Steward Qin.

Jian City had expanded more than ten times its original size. Even Chu Lian found it hard to believe after hearing the Mu Ren brothers' recount.

Mu Ren and Narisong were now very fluent in Mandarin. If one didn't look at their faces and only heard their voices, they would never be able to guess that they were barbarians.

Mu Ren and Narisong worked by Steward Qin's side and were in charge of Jian City. Liangzhou was no longer just a foreign trade market for the Great Wu Dynasty and the barbarians. It had also attracted businessmen from the surrounding small countries. There was now an additional trade route between Su City and Liangzhou!

Liangzhou City was no longer as empty as it had been three or four months ago when Chu Lian had left.

Although Liangzhou City was still a simple border city, people came and went. It was no less lively than Su City.

Originally, Wu Lihan had wanted to stay by Chu Lian's side to take care of them, but Chu Lian had not agreed.

She knew that Wu Lihan could not bear to part with her two sons and did not want to be separated from them at all. Thus, she had Wu Lihan stay by their side and take care of their daily lives.

At the beginning of June, Shengjing City had entered the hot summer season.

Mu Ren brought his younger brother Narisong back to Shengjing City from Liangzhou for the second time.

The two brothers had many business matters to report to Chu Lian.

The two brothers, who were thin and weak when Chu Lian first met them, had changed greatly.

Especially Mu Ren.

The barbarians' silhouettes were different from the people of the Great Wu Dynasty.

Although Liangzhou City was still a simple border city, people came and went. It was no less lively than Su City.

Wu Lihan had wanted to stay by Chu Lian's side to take care of them, but Chu Lian had not agreed.

She knew that Wu Lihan could not bear to part with her two sons and did not want to be separated from them at all. Thus, she had Wu Lihan stay by their side and take care of them.

At the beginning of June, Shengjing City had entered the hot summer season.

Mu Ren brought his younger brother Narisong back to Shengjing City from Liangzhou for the second time.

The two brothers had many business matters to report to Chu Lian.

The two brothers, who were thin and weak when Chu Lian first met them, had changed greatly.

Especially Mu Ren.

The barbarians' silhouettes were different from the Great Wu Dynasty's people.