A family of widows, all shouldered, raising the dragon flag!

Chapter 32 Reencounter with an Old Friend

"Your Majesty, my daughter has long since lost all attachment to the Qingcheng Sword Sect. I beg Your Majesty to understand!"

Gu Siming trembled with fright and immediately knelt down and bowed his head.

Emperor Renzong was completely satisfied with this.

"It's perfectly normal for lovers to be affectionate. Your Qingcheng and those eight sons of the Qin family were a forced match from the start, and she probably even has some issues with you now, right?"

"You are one of my most trusted advisors, and I will not make things difficult for you!"

"Tell her what I said. If she agrees, I will personally issue an edict to arrange her marriage to her senior brother from the Qingcheng Sword Sect!"

"If you don't agree, I won't force you. You just need to take her home!"

"yes!"

After Gu Siming left, he let out a long sigh.

After leaving the palace, they headed straight for the Qin family!

When Gu Qingcheng saw her father, her face was extremely cold, as if he were a complete stranger.

He didn't even utter the word "father".

Although Gu Siming had expected this to happen, a bitter feeling still welled up in her heart.

"I'm a member of the Qin family now. What else do you want from me?"

His words were cold and indifferent, without even a word of respect.

"Come with me!"

Seeing that Gu Qingcheng remained motionless!

Gu Siming frowned.

"About your senior brother!"

Sure enough, as soon as those words were spoken...

Gu Qingcheng then chased after him.

"How is Senior Brother?"

"I don't know if he's good or not, but I know you're not so good. The Emperor said that you only need to..."

Gu Qingcheng's eyes widened after hearing her father's words.

"Is that all?"

"What? You think it's easy?"

"Qin Ze's talent is unparalleled, unprecedented in history. He's now revered as a literary sage by everyone. Trying to trick him into revealing anything? Be careful, you might just get yourself into trouble!"

"As for the matriarch of the Qin family, she's a cunning old fox. She can see right through you. In short, think this through before you answer me!"

Gu Qingcheng frowned, but still nodded.

"I want to try it!"

Although she had expected this outcome, Gu Siming said nothing more.

He only instructed, "You must never anger the Qin family, and you must never do anything to hurt them."

"Although I have conflicts with the Qin family, those conflicts are only in the court and in the eyes of the Emperor; in reality, the Qin family has always been good in my heart, including Qin Ze's recent behavior, which is not something a spoiled brat would do."

"The only explanation is that he's been hiding his true abilities all along. Now that his father and brothers are dead, he has no choice but to step forward. With a man like that, as long as you give him your heart, he'll give you his life too. It all depends on whether you're worth it!"

He should refute Gu Qingcheng when he sees her.

Gu Siming turned around and disappeared.

She was not given a chance to refute at all.

Gu Qingcheng bit her lip, her face full of resentment.

She thought of what the Emperor had instructed her to do: the Old Madam was in seclusion, so naturally she couldn't find out why the other party had broken through.

But Qin Ze...

……

at the same time.

South of the capital!

Qin Ze simply used a disguise technique to change his appearance!

Standing next to a food stall not far away, he frowned.

On the left, the Qin family's restaurant business is in dire straits!

Even the waiter was lazy and listless, looking like he was slacking off.

The few passing guests only glanced at it before heading straight for the "Crane Pavilion" on the right.

Looking to the right, the "Xianhelou" restaurant is bustling with activity and business is booming, with people even queuing up!

Such a huge difference made Qin Ze feel that there were indeed significant problems with the restaurant run by his sister-in-law.

Sticking to old ways!

Not seeking change!

He immediately joined the queue, ready to see why "Xianhelou" was so popular!

A full half hour!

Only then did he get to enter the "Crane Tower".

Upon entering the "Crane Pavilion," you are greeted by two young women dressed in silk. The amount of open space on their bodies is just right; any more would be too seductive, and any less would be too vulgar.

Most importantly, the two girls' voices were so warm and inviting.

"Young master, please come inside!"

The two bowed slightly, making a gesture of invitation.

The seemingly ordinary movements allowed people to take in the entire scenery. It has to be said that this restaurant knows how to pick its girls.

The scenery is beautiful and white!

"Young master, do you also wish to catch a glimpse of the courtesan's unparalleled beauty?"

"Huh? Isn't this restaurant a place for eating and drinking?"

Qin Ze looked puzzled.

The two girls explained very politely.

"Young master, this is indeed a place for eating and drinking."

"But to eat, drink, listen to music, and catch a glimpse of the courtesan's beauty—wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?"

"Moreover, the music played by the courtesan is worth a thousand gold pieces. If you go to the 'Hundred Flowers Pavilion,' you would need to spend a fortune just to see the courtesan. Here, you can hear and see her simply by eating..."

Qin Ze understood.

That's what marketing is all about!

They not only know how to market, but they also understand the psychology of diners.

With a restaurant like this, it would be hard for business not to be good.

"Young master, shall we go up to the front?"

"Can!"

Upon hearing Qin Ze's words, the two girls in charge of greeting him immediately beamed with joy.

Looking at Qin Ze again, there was an even greater sense of eagerness.

After all, they can get a commission for each customer they bring to the front.

Otherwise, they wouldn't bother going to such lengths.

"Young master, there are ten tables ahead of us, each costing 888 taels of silver."

"If you don't want to book the whole table, you can simply reserve a seat next to me for 99 taels!"

"The only downside to this location is the lack of a table, but as long as you order, we'll serve it in a special food box!"

Qin Ze couldn't help but laugh when he heard those familiar words and rules.

It perfectly captures human nature.

If it were the old him, he would have booked the whole table!

He is now so powerful that he no longer needs money to maintain his image!

"Then give me the 99-tael seat!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment and disdain flashed in the eyes of the two girls who were entertaining Qin Ze.

But she still maintained a fake smile!

Qin Ze was soon invited to take a seat.

As soon as I sat down, the people at the next table cast disdainful glances my way.

Qin Ze then realized that he seemed to be the only one who had chosen the 99-tael position.

"The courtesan has arrived!"

The mere mention of "the most beautiful courtesan" immediately caused a stir in the "Crane Pavilion," with many diners even standing up to look towards the second-floor platform!

A woman dressed in white gauze, holding a pipa and half-concealing her face, slowly walked out.

In just a few steps, she swayed gracefully, her eyes sparkling with brilliance!

The sight made the diners at several nearby private tables drool.

"I am late, sirs! Please forgive me!"

Her soft, charming, and endearing voice rang out!

The diners below started shouting wildly.

"Fairy Qing'er, Fairy Qing'er!"

Qin Ze was taken aback!

Because the fairy Qing'er in front of me looks just like someone I know!

Looking at their expressions and figures, you can't say they're alike, you can only say they're exactly the same.

Qin Ze suddenly lost interest.

He wanted to try the food at "Xianhelou"!