It was spread that Jia Feiquan and Zhou Qing were in debt after eating and drinking at Daoxianglou and Yuanweixuan. More importantly, when the owner behind Daoxianglou and Yuanweixuan turned out to be Ling Xin'an, the capital was once again shocked and filled with excitement.

There was a sensation in the city, and some people began to re-examine Ling Xin'an.

Daoxianglou and Yuanweixuan started operating in the capital two years ago, which means that Ling Xin'an had already planned what to do when he returned to the capital.

Some people even think more. Since he can open a restaurant, how many of the new businessmen in the past two years belong to him?

Dugu Lie's face was a little gloomy as he listened to the outside news. In the past, he would not have remembered Ling Xin'an at all, but for the first time because of the refined salt incident, he could be said to have exposed his own and the clan's interests, although he would not

Being implicated also caused him to lose face with the prince. At this time, he also heard that he had already laid out industries in the capital, and these industries were his opponents, especially Yuanweixuan, which was even more aggressive. If not

If I occupy the right time and place, Yuanweixuan will occupy the largest restaurant in the capital.

"Sixth Young Master, if this is the case, Taibai Tower should also belong to Lord Ling." The steward said from the side.

"Didn't Taibai Tower just open two years ago?" Dugu Lie said.

"Taibailou sells wine, and claims to the outside world that it is shipped directly from Jiangzhou. Now it seems that it is his own." The housekeeper said.

Dugu Lie nodded: "So, he has long expected that he would return to the capital, and also expected that he might face a situation where he would not be reused by His Majesty?"

The butler's body trembled and he said doubtfully: "This..."

"I think he just wants to expand his business territory. Officials of the Zhou Dynasty who do business will be impeached by the civil servants after all, so they hide it. Now that he does not have any official position, it is fair to add protection to his industry.

Measures." Dugu Lie said.

The housekeeper nodded: "Sixth Young Master is absolutely right."

He was not the only one who had the same idea. In Prince Jing's palace, Prince Jing was quietly enjoying the maid giving him a full-body massage, listening to the butler's report: "As far as I know, these dandies in the capital like to eat without paying.

Right."

"Well, Your Majesty, yes!" the butler nodded.

"The bastard has done this too?"

"Well, Your Majesty, I'm at fault!" The housekeeper quickly knelt down and crawled to the ground.

"Where did you go wrong?" Prince Jing was still enjoying the massage with his eyes closed.

The housekeeper was sweating profusely, but he was speechless.

"Call that bastard over here!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After a while, a young man about fifteen or sixteen years old came over reluctantly. When he saw Prince Jing, he saluted and said, "Dad, the boy is busy!"

"What are you busy with?"

"I'm not busy with anything, my friends are just coming over and we're eating and drinking!"

"Bastard!" Prince Jing suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyes flashed: "I know how to eat and drink all day long. Let me ask you, have you ever owed money on credit when eating or drinking outside?"

The young prince was startled by his father's words. When he came to his senses, he said in surprise: "Credit? That's impossible. If there is no such thing, I will never do such a thing."

Hearing this, Prince Jing breathed a sigh of relief, while the young prince said: "It's enough honor for us to go to their house to eat and drink. Why, in the capital, I, a young prince, have to spend money to go out to eat and drink.

?”

The housekeeper listened from behind, sweating profusely on his forehead again, and feeling even more frightened in his heart.

"Bastard!" Prince Jing said angrily: "How many Yuanweixuan and Daoxiang Tower can you go to in the capital?"

The young prince thought for a while and said, "I have heard that every time they develop a new menu, we will try it, but compared to our time-honored ones in the capital, there is still a gap."

Prince Jing let out a long sigh and said in a calm tone: "You, go down!"

There was a hint of sadness and calmness in his tone.

"You take 10,000 taels of silver to the Marquis's Mansion and tell him to pay back part of what is owed here first. If there is any shortfall, you can make up for it on another day." Prince Jing said.

The butler was confused and raised his head and said: "My lord, you are the lord..."

Prince Jing glanced at him and said, "Do you know why he was not named a king with a different surname but just a marquis?"

The butler smiled awkwardly and said, "How dare you guess His Majesty's thoughts, young man?"

"That's right." Prince Jing said, "Because kings with different surnames can participate in politics!"

The housekeeper was startled, and he quickly lowered his head and said, "I'll make arrangements immediately, little one!"

When Ling Xin'an saw the housekeeper in front of her, she smiled and said: "Prince Jing is too polite. Since the young prince can take the initiative to repay the debt, Ling is not a person who doesn't appreciate praise. The interest will not be counted. This is an IOU."

, more than 13,000 taels of silver, then Ling will accept 10,000 taels, and tell the young prince later that Ling’s restaurant welcomes you at any time.”

Looking at Prince Jing's butler leaving, Ling Xin'an asked his servants to collect the money. Ling Shuang and Xia Xiaoyu absolutely supported what Ling Xin'an did, so they didn't take it seriously at all, but continued to discuss the previous matter.

Business topics.

Prince Jing's Mansion took the initiative to repay Lord Ling's debt. This news was revealed by a certain ignorant servant of Lord Marquis Ling. It became news again. It only took a day. Many second-generation officials in the capital seemed to think of it.

I have also been to Daoxianglou and Yuanweixuan for dinner. As for paying the bill, I remember that it was not the invitation of the other party.

Lord Ling did not say anything and did not announce who owed his family food and drink, but so far, the officials in the capital knew that they were Zhou Qing and Zhou Chang from the Zongren Palace, the son from Governor Jia's Palace, and the young prince from Prince Jing's Palace.

Among the civil and military officials, those who were still thinking about asking for a copy of Lord Shen immediately shut their mouths, and then called their descendants in front of them to ask.

Some were so angry that they were furious, while others slapped their chests and shouted that they were in vain. After all, not all descendants of officials are playboys.

When they think of the money their children owe Lord Ling, some generous people will imitate Lord Jing and take the initiative to send people up with gold and silver. Some even bring their unsatisfied descendants to come to apologize and pay back the money. In just a few short days,

On the same day, uninformed people thought they were giving gifts to Lord Ling. Anyway, from time to time, carriages carrying gold and silver came to the door to pay off debts.

When this scene reached Ling Shang's ears, his anger burst out again.

"Is he planning to antagonize all the officials?" Ling Shang said angrily.

"Dad, repaying debts is a matter of course. How can this be regarded as turning against one another?" Ling Zhixiong said while drinking the high-end sugar water sent by Ling Xin'an.

"What do you know?" Ling Shang said: "These are not money issues. Do you think there are officials in the capital because of money?"

"It's not what you call face!" Ling Zhixiong said: "But dad, have you ever thought that the third brother did this just for the sake of face, and that the dignified Marquis's restaurant was eaten and drank for free by so many people?

He still doesn’t dare to collect debts. Where do you think his face will go after word gets out?”

Ling Shang was startled and fell silent.

"He is the Marquis now. If you leave aside father and son, you still have to salute him!" Ling Zhixiong reached out to drink the last bowl, but Dong clapped his hands to stop him: "This belongs to your father."

"I see you don't eat!" Ling Zhixiong said: "It's a waste if you don't eat!"

Ling Shang rolled his eyes at him and said angrily: "Let him drink it, it will make him upset!"

Ling Xin'an picked it up and put it in her mouth: "Dad, let me look at you. Do you think he has surpassed you now, and you feel uncomfortable looking at him?"

Mrs. Dong said: "You have eaten it all by yourself, it's not enough to gag you, right?"

Ling Zhixiong immediately shrank his head, hurriedly drank the sugar water in his hand, and sighed: "If I had known it was so delicious, my third brother should have come back earlier! Mom, if I don't move here for a few days? This guy's food is so good

Already."

Hearing this, Ling Shang reached out and was about to go over and pat him, but Ling Zhixiong had already rushed to the door with a bowl in hand, a slurping sound came from his mouth, and he had disappeared.

Ling Shang sighed and sat on it. Mrs. Dong gently pushed the uneaten sugar water over and said gently: "Master, don't be angry. I am a woman, so I shouldn't have interfered, but An'er did the right thing."

, think about it, why he didn't rush to collect the debt as soon as he arrived in the capital, or did it before he returned to the capital, but waited until His Majesty made him a marquis? Isn't it because he is too soft-spoken and is afraid of being punished early?

If he does it, he will lose the face of Ling Mansion and himself."

Ling Shang raised his hand and took a sip of the sugar water. He found that it tasted inexplicably delicious and said, "Did he really send this to you?"

"It was sent over by their housekeeper Xiao Hehua, saying that she wanted us to try it out of her kindness! If she thought it tasted good, she would ask their family's moisturizing soil to come over and make it for us to try."

"Finally I still have some conscience!" Ling Shang said.

"Your Majesty made him a Marquis. Master, you know it very well, so it is reasonable and reasonable for him to do what he is doing now." said Dong.

"How can I not understand these things? Even though I am not in charge of the government, it is easy to be found out if I offend all the officials. Some people in the court have long noticed that our Ling family is unhappy. Any slightest disturbance can easily reach His Majesty's ears."

Ling Shangdao.

"He is the first marquis in a hundred years. If you want him to keep a low profile, he can't do it, right?" Dong said.

Ling Shang was silent.

In front of the Marquis's residence, Ling Zhixiong happened to meet Ling Xin'an who was about to go out, and asked: "Third brother, where are you going?"

Ling Xin'an looked at her elder brother Ling Zhixiong and said, "Brother, why are you here? Fortunately, I didn't go out."

Ling Zhixiong said: "I will go back to the palace to be on duty tomorrow. I have been away for half a month, and you and I won't be able to see each other, so I came here to have a look!"

"Brother, you are right. If you want to see me, ask someone to send a message and I will go find you!" Ling Xin'an said.

"I don't dare, you are a great prince!" Ling Zhixiong joked.

Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "Brother, you have become bad and come to make fun of me!"

"Well, I don't know when the second brother will come back. He has been the governor of Bianzhou for six years. We three brothers have not seen each other for six years." Ling Zhixiong said.

"I heard that the third brother got married in Bianzhou and the baby is quite big. I really hope to come back at the end of this year." Ling Xin'an said with the same emotion.

"Speaking of this, when are you going to meet that girl Xiuning?" Ling Zhixiong asked.

"Why do you want me to see her?" Ling Xin'an asked strangely: "Besides, I won't go to the palace if I can. It's too big and it's easy to get lost!"

Ling Zhixiong rolled his eyes and said, "If your words reach His Majesty, you will probably be punished again."

"Okay, this is not what our brothers are talking about today. Come on, have a drink. After drinking, I will teach you something good!" Ling Xin'an said.

Ling Zhixiong's eyes suddenly brightened: "I have long heard that your Jiangzhou City is rich in good wine, I must try it."
Chapter completed!