Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 42
Chapter 42 Mother Mei’s Proprietor
“Wow … whoosh!” A series of exclamations rang out in the middle of Yuwen Hongtai and the others.
“My mother, how could there be such a beautiful woman in this world?” Yuwen Hongtai’s eyes were already straight, his mouth almost drooling.
“This is still wearing simple men’s clothing. It’s already so elegant … stunning, stunning!” Yin Yang and the others whispered.
Yao’er and the other girls bowed respectfully and said, “Greetings, boss.”
Qin Mubai laughed.
Wu Meiniang, I knew it was you!
The owner of the world’s number one wine shop was indeed Wu Meiniang. At this moment, she was dressed like a typical young master-cloak, brocade robe, and golden crown. Her face was not enough powder, but it was as round as pearls and jade. Her red lips were dressed in ink, and her bearing was even higher than everyone else’s. The moment Bu Yi stepped into this room, it was as if it had lit up the room.
Wu Meiniang swaggered in like a man with her hands cut off from her back. She raised her face and looked around the room with a relaxed and arrogant expression. Then, she walked straight to Qin Mubai and bowed to him like a man. “Young Master Qin has arrived, and the store is shining brightly.” Since Yao’er had been taught by Young Master Qin personally, she was the world’s first-rate pipa master. The store is willing to spend a lot of money to hire her. What does Young Master Qin think? ”
“Whatever.” Qin Mubai knew that this little girl was acting again. She was careful that she did not know what tricks were brewing in her eyes. She answered casually and did not follow her words.
On the other side, Yao’er was flattered. She hurriedly ran over and knelt on the ground. “Little girl, thank you for your kindness, master Qin!”
“There’s no need to thank me. Thank Young Master Qin!” Wu Meiniang said with a relaxed expression, “Young Master Qin’s disciples must be fighting for them everywhere. Perhaps the Emperor knows and wants to invite them to the palace to become musicians. It would be an honor for the store to be able to support your Buddha!”
Everyone was a little surprised when they heard this. Strange, why did this host speak with a thorn in his mouth, as if he had ulterior motives?
“Don’t say that …” Yao’er said timidly. “The little girl doesn’t dare to dream of becoming Young Master Qin’s disciple. As long as the owner doesn’t dislike it, the little girl will be happy to stay here as a dishwasher. As long as there is a bowl of food to eat …”
“That won’t do!” Wu Meiniang suddenly shouted loudly, “Even if you are willing, Young Master Qin’s heart is aching and angry. How can the store handle it?”–You guys, why don’t you quickly invite Miss Yao’er down, change into beautiful clothes, and enter the Incense Pavilion’s greenhouse to serve you? ”
“Yes, boss.” The other women didn’t dare to say anything else and obediently surrounded Yao’er.
Qin Mubai glanced sideways at Wu Meiniang and remained silent. He waited for the women to leave before saying, “Meiniang, what do you mean?”
“What!” Wu Meiniang disapprovingly scissors her back and paces her steps. She smiles strangely and says, “Of course I have to feel sorry for the little beauty you like! Otherwise, people will think that I am a cautious person in the main room!”
“Wow! So she’s Wu Meiniang! She’s Third Brother Qin’s wife!” Yuwen Hongtai and the others cried out in shock, “The number one wine in the world was actually opened by Wu Meiniang. Why didn’t we know at first?”
“Hurry up and pay respects to sister-in-law!” Yin Yang shouted loudly, and a group of men neatly bowed down-“Greetings, sister-in-law!”
“All generals and brothers, please don’t be so courteous!” Wu Meiniang smiled and said calmly, “I haven’t gotten through yet. I can’t be considered your sister-in-law. However, you can treat this place as your home in the future. You can come and have fun whenever you want. As for the expenses, just give it to me. If I forget to bring it, I’ll hang it on your Third Brother Qin. He is the most generous person!”
“Uh … Haha, haha! Thank you, sister-in-law!” Yuwen Hongtai and the others burst into laughter. The look in Wu Meiniang’s eyes changed-from envy to greed, she became respectful and didn’t dare to look straight at her.
“This way, this restaurant has some free and useful bodyguards and backstage staff.” Qin Mubai shook his head and laughed secretly, but he remained silent. After letting these people toss about for a long time, he said, “Mother Mei, are you done?”
“Finished!” Wu Meiniang lightly jumped around and smiled at Qin Mubai, “What instructions does husband have?”
“Let’s talk somewhere else.”
“Alright!” Without saying a word, Wu Meiniang bowed goodbye to Yuwen Hongtai and the others and led Qin Mubai to a quiet daughter’s room.
“Husband, why did you take so long to visit me?” Wu Meiniang looked at Qin Mubai with a strange smile. She blinked her big eyes and said with a mocking smile, “I miss you so much! I, a female genius, have opened such a big shop, and no man has come to help me. You are so ruthless!”
“There’s no one else. Do you still need to flirt with me like this?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “When did you open such a big shop? How come I’ve never heard of it?”
“I’m a weak woman. How could I have the ability to open such a big shop in the inch-rich West City of Chang’an?” Wu Meiniang paced around with her hands cut off from her back. She didn’t even look at Qin Mubai and said to herself, “However, her husband doesn’t care about his wife. There are other men who are trying to flatter him.”
“What do you mean?”
“That’s what I meant.”
“The shop was given to you by Zheng Fengchi?”
“To be more specific, it’s Zheng Fengchi’s son, the young master of the Zheng Clan, Zheng Anshun.” Wu Meiniang raised her face and said, a little provocative.
“Heh!” Qin Mubai smiled casually and said, “Mother Mei, isn’t that Zheng Anshun young, rich, elegant, and understanding?”
“Yeah, how did you know?”
“I guessed.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Because if you don’t make such a person angry with me, it’s not your style and habit.”
“Boring!” Wu Meiniang curled her lips, feeling a little angry that her trick had been exposed. She snorted and said, “Zheng Anshun did manage the store for me, but it wasn’t a gift.” I took the initiative to ask for it from Zheng Fengchi. I told him that I didn’t want a share of the profits from selling liquor and that it would be good to switch to a restaurant like this. Afterwards, I demand that you have the qualifications to sell Qin Xianjiu here as well. Afterwards, I found your good disciple, the Tai Lok Department’s Zeng Sign Order, and asked him to help me train a few zither masters. Think about it, you taught him his pipa, I sent someone to find him to learn it, does he have the nerve not to teach it? Thus, Chang’an’s most distinctive ‘Number One Under Heaven Wine’ restaurant was built. I bought or invited all the beautiful girls here. It’s hard to pick an ugly woman from the middle. ”
“Is it specifically for men to drink flower wine?”
“Wrong!” Wu Meiniang suddenly shouted, “There’s no flower wine to drink here. No matter who it is, don’t even think of making a move on the women here. Otherwise, I won’t leave him any face and rush out on the spot. Even if he’s a relative of the royal family, it’s best if he comes here with self-respect. Even if I risk annihilating my family, I want to make these people look good.”
“It’s better if you can’t eat than if you can’t. Mother Mei, you’re pretty good at keeping men’s appetites high. Sure enough, it’s a good method.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “This restaurant will definitely make a lot of money. There’s no doubt about it.”
“I hate men’s virtues, but I’m sure I can earn money this way. I just want to make this restaurant the first in the world.” Wu Meiniang proudly raised the corner of her mouth and smiled, “Let the emperor know about my reputation as the number one wine in the world, and then he will dislike this merchant girl, Wu Meiniang. Isn’t this our plan?”
“Haha, looks like your resentment is very heavy!” Qin Mubai smiled.
“How dare I have any grievances?” Wu Meiniang curled her lips and casually said while playing with a teacup, “This is a man’s world.” Women, after all, are men’s subordinates. I can’t figure out why a man can sit at home with a lovely wife and concubine, and when he is outside, he can still be romantic and happy. He stays in Yingge Yanwu’s place every day and sleeps with different women at night. “As for women, they have to scrupulously abide by the law for their men. If they cross the lightning pool, they will be killed by both morality and law?”
Qin Mubai couldn’t help but frown, “What do you want to say?”
“Hehe, I mean, if a man is a human, then isn’t a woman a human? Why can’t a woman face three thousand men and embrace them in groups?” Wu Meiniang laughed sinisterly.
“Then why don’t you give it a try?” Qin Mubai shook her head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. She thought to herself, “Is this the ideal of Her Majesty when she was young?” Or was it because she had such a rebellious personality since she was young?
“You said that. I will try.” Wu Meiniang looked at Qin Mubai with a tit-for-tat smile and said leisurely, “That Zheng Anshun is not bad. He is handsome, docile, amiable and knowledgeable. He is much more interesting than a stinking man like you who is full of bad water.”
Qin Mubai knew that she was intentionally provoking and trying to provoke him. She laughed at herself and said indifferently, “I bet that Zheng Anshun was instantly killed before you even started. Even if Zheng Fengchi was the richest man in Chang’an and had countless connections with the emperor, he wouldn’t be able to stop him.”
Wu Meiniang’s little face trembled slightly and turned slightly pale. After a moment of sluggishness, she retorted, “Yes, you are amazing now. You are now an official. Hundred Cavalry Messenger, General of the Emperor’s Guards, Big Red! Even Yuchi Jingde’s son was beaten up by you. How could a mere son of a merchant have the right to touch your woman, right?”
“This isn’t a question of qualification.” Qin Mubai gently raised the corner of his mouth and smiled coldly. “He doesn’t even have the guts to think. If you don’t believe me, ask him. The other men are the same. So, it’s useless for you to use any man to provoke me.”
“How boring! That’s all we have to say when we meet! Even if we’re not a couple, we’re still friends, right? Why are we acting like enemies?” Wu Meiniang could not say anything, and she stamped her feet with a straight face and said hatefully, “If you say a few nice words, you will die?”
