The saintess is pregnant, what does that have to do with me, a spoiled brat?

The backyard of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

The night breeze was cool, carrying a hint of summer heat.

Several huge oak barrels were placed in the center of the yard. These were secretly made by Old Li, whom Xu had instructed three days ago.

Old Li, accompanied by a few trusted servants, stood trembling to the side.

"Young Master, is this stuff really drinkable?" Old Li's heart pounded as he smelled the slightly sour, wheaty aroma emanating from the wooden bucket.

These past few days, the young master had a bunch of malt brought in, which he boiled and fermented, giving the whole backyard a strange smell.

Xu Nuo ignored him, walked up to him, and pulled out the cork.

A rich aroma of wheat mixed with the smell of alcohol wafted over.

He took a porcelain bowl and filled it halfway.

The liquid was a cloudy golden yellow, with a thick layer of white foam floating on top.

Xu Nuo took a bite.

While it may not be as clear as modern industrial beer, in this era, it's definitely a game-changer.

"Go and get some ice."

Old Li quickly did as instructed.

After adding ice, Xu Nuo took another bite.

It's refreshingly cool and has a satisfyingly crisp texture.

"Perfect." Xu Nuo snapped his fingers.

Shen Qingyi stood behind the pillars, quietly watching this scene.

She frowned slightly.

In the past few days, Xu Nuo's actions have completely overturned her understanding.

The milk tea industry, which makes a fortune every day, has now come up with this strange drink.

How many secrets is he hiding?

Xu Nuo turned her head and met Shen Qingyi's gaze.

"My wife, why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? Are you peeking at your husband?" Xu Nuo walked over with a smile, carrying a bowl of chilled beer.

Shen Qingyi snorted coldly: "Who was peeking at you?"

"Want to try some?" Xu Nuo handed over the bowl.

Shen Qingyi looked at the golden liquid and strange bubbles and instinctively wanted to refuse.

But that peculiar wheat aroma kept wafting into my nose.

She hesitated for a moment, then took the bowl and took a small sip.

It has a slightly bitter taste upon first bite.

She frowned, about to vomit.

But then, a rich wheat aroma exploded in my mouth, accompanied by the chill of ice, and went down my throat.

That strange, stimulating sensation sent a shiver down her spine.

"This...is wine?" Shen Qingyi looked at Xu Nuo in surprise.

"Iced beer," Xu Nuo said, leaning against a pillar. "How about it? How does it compare to the fine wines of your Primordial Holy Land?"

Shen Qingyi didn't say anything, but silently drank the remaining half bowl in one gulp.

"belch--"

A loud burp escaped her lips.

Shen Qingyi's beautiful face flushed bright red instantly, and she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Xu Nuo laughed heartily.

"What are you laughing at!" Shen Qingyi was furious and embarrassed. She threw the empty bowl into Xu Nuo's arms and ran back to her room.

Xu Nuo watched her retreating figure, a slight smile curving his lips.

Even an ice queen has her adorable moments.

The next day.

The crossroads of the outer city.

The milk tea shop hadn't even opened yet, but it was already surrounded by people.

Yesterday's notice, "Iced beer, limited to fifty servings, highest bidder wins," had already spread throughout the entire outer city.

Even some spoiled young men from the inner city came to join in the fun.

crunch.

The door panel was removed.

Xu Nuo walked out, fanning herself with a folding fan. Behind her were Fatty Li and several servants carrying two huge wooden barrels.

"Manager Xu! Quickly bring out that beer and let's have a taste!"

"Exactly! I've brought enough money!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

Xu Nuo gestured for everyone to be quiet.

"Gentlemen, the rules are clearly written in the notice."

"Today's new iced beer, only fifty bowls available."

"The starting price is fifty taels per bowl. Each increment must be at least ten taels."

These words caused an uproar in the room.

"Fifty taels? You're robbing me!"

"The most expensive Zhuangyuanhong wine at Zuixianlou only costs thirty taels a jar! You want fifty taels for just one bowl?"

"Are you crazy?!"

Xu Nuo sat calmly in his armchair, offering no rebuttal.

"If you think it's too expensive, you don't have to buy it. Turn left at the exit and go to Zuixianlou. Goodbye."

A commotion arose in the crowd, but no one left.

After all, everyone witnessed the power of milk tea yesterday, so there must be a reason why this beer dares to sell for such a high price.

"I'll offer one hundred taels!"

A crisp sound rang out.

Everyone turned to look.

Li Wanning, accompanied by his maid, swaggered to the front.

She changed into men's clothing today and held a folding fan in her hand, waving it like Xu Nuo.

"Xu Nuo, give me a bowl!" Li Wanning slapped a one-hundred-tael silver note on the counter.

Xu Nuo glanced at her.

This girl is really a qualified shill.

"Fatty, pour the wine."

Fatty Li quickly grabbed a glass cup and filled a bowl with water from the wooden bucket.

The golden liquid and white foam shimmered alluringly in the sunlight.

In addition, the crushed ice underneath sends out wisps of cold air.

Li Wanning picked up the glass cup and took a deep breath.

What a rich aroma of wheat!

She tilted her head back and gulped down a large mouthful.

"ha--"

Li Wanning let out a long breath, and a blush quickly appeared on her fair cheeks.

"Cool!"

She shouted, her eyes shining brightly.

"This wine...it's so delicious! It doesn't burn your throat at all, it's ice-cold, and it has a unique aroma!"

"Promise me another bowl! I'll pay two hundred taels!"

Seeing her like this, the people around her couldn't sit still any longer.

"I'll offer one hundred and ten taels!"

"I'll offer one hundred and fifty taels!"

"Two hundred taels! Give me a bowl!"

The area is closed.

The capital city has no shortage of wealthy people, especially those high-ranking officials and nobles who are driven by vanity and a sense of curiosity.

Fifty bowls of beer were sold out in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The most expensive bowl was even sold for 500 taels!

opposite.

The second floor of Zuixianlou.

Qian Dafu looked at the frenzied crowd in front of the shop across the street, his face ashen.

"Shopkeeper, the goods have been purchased."

A waiter came running up, sweating profusely, carrying a glass cup in his hand.

"How much did it cost?" Qian Dafu asked through gritted teeth.

"Three...three hundred taels," the waiter stammered.

"Useless!" Qian Dafu slapped the waiter across the face and snatched the glass cup away.

He wanted to see what kind of magic this lousy wine possessed that could steal all his customers!

Qian Dafu lowered his head and took a sip.

next second.

He froze on the spot.

The icy liquid slid down my throat, and the rich aroma of wheat burst in my mouth.

That peculiar, killer taste made every pore on his body relax.

He looked down at the glass cup in his hand, then at the jar of thirty taels of silver Zhuangyuanhong wine on the table.

Suddenly I realized that the wine I was selling was practically horse piss!

"It's over..."

Qian Dafu slumped into a chair, his face ashen.

With this chilled beer around, his Zuixianlou business is completely doomed.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Qian Dafu suddenly stood up, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

"Go! Call all the guards from the backyard! Come with me!"

In front of the milk tea shop.

Xu Nuo was watching Fatty Li count his money.

"Brother Xu! We've struck it rich! We've struck it rich!" Fatty Li trembled with excitement. "Fifty bowls of beer, and we made over ten thousand taels!"

Xu Nuo scoffed, "Look at your pathetic self."

The voice just fell.

The crowd was roughly pushed aside.

Qian Dafu, accompanied by more than a dozen guards wielding sticks, charged over menacingly.

"Xu Nuo! You little bastard, how dare you cut off my source of income!"

Qian Dafu pointed at Xu Nuo's nose and started cursing.

Seeing this, the surrounding guests quickly backed away, fearing they might get into trouble.

Li Wanning didn't back down; instead, he excitedly moved forward.

Fighting? She loves watching fights!

Xu Nuo sat in the armchair, not even lifting his eyelids.

"Manager Qian, even if a deal falls through, we can still be friendly. Bringing people here to cause trouble isn't exactly proper, is it?"

"Rules? When I was a gangster at the crossroads, you were still wearing open-crotch pants!"

Qian Dafu sneered and waved his hand.

"Smash it! Tear this dilapidated shop down!"

A dozen or so guards raised their sticks and were about to rush up.

"court death."

Xu Nuo's eyes turned cold.

He suddenly stood up, his figure flashing out like a ghost.

boom!

Before the guard at the front could react, Xu Nuo kicked him away, sending him crashing heavily against the opposite wall, spitting out blood.

Immediately afterwards, the promise was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep.

Every punch landed squarely, and the sound of bones cracking was deafening.

In less than ten breaths.

A dozen or so strong guards were all lying on the ground, howling and rolling around, with broken arms and legs.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at the scene in disbelief.

This...this is that spoiled brat who can't even kill a chicken?

That skill is terrifying!

Qian Dafu was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Young Master...please spare me! I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness!"