PFC Chapter 122 Secret Exposed
Chapter 122 Secret Exposed
Ye Youlan didn't expect Qin Yurou to call Ren Yue as well.
"Just when I was about to go out, Sister Ren Yue came to play at the mansion, so I came over together."
Yu Rou explained it and the others smiled. What else could they say since they had already brought the people here?
Ren Yue said half-seriously, "Why don't I go next door?"
Ye Youlan smiled: "No need, one more person means one more pair of chopsticks, it doesn't matter, since we're already here, there's no point in opening another table."
Because there was a stranger present, the sisters could not speak freely and could only say a few polite words.
Ren Yue was very happy. No matter who started talking, she could always join in the conversation.
Ye Youlan thought that he was really knowledgeable and never let his words fall on the ground. He was the best supporter.
To avoid any awkwardness, Ye Youlan asked the sisters a question they were curious about: What had Li Zong done to suddenly get promoted? Last time, he was promoted from fifth rank to fourth rank, and at least he went to provide relief. What had he done this time?
Qin Yurou was a little embarrassed because it was hard to explain the reason. She got the connection through Ren Yuezou.
Ren Yue smiled and spoke for Yu Rou: "I heard from my aunt that the emperor really appreciates Master Li's talent. During the Spring Examination in March, Master Li was very busy. People from the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of Rites praised Master Li."
When the Spring Examination was mentioned, Ye Youlan remembered this incident, but it had nothing to do with her and she didn't care about the test results.
Chen Xiaoling smiled and said, "Do you remember Song Wen, the guy who got into a fight at the restaurant last time? He passed the imperial examination and can take part in the autumn examination this year. He might even be able to become a Jinshi."
When Song Wen was mentioned, everyone couldn't help laughing.
Ren Yue was puzzled. Who was Song Wen?
Chen Xiaoling said mischievously, "Song Wen is a talented young man with great attainments in calligraphy and painting. I'll definitely introduce him to Miss Ren if I have the chance."
Ruoyun added, "That Song Wen seems to be about the same age as the prince, and he has never married. If he passes the imperial examination, many families will be eager to marry their daughters to him."
After dinner, Qin Yurou and Ren Yue wanted to go shopping, so she asked them if they wanted to go.
"I want to go back home and rest. I have a habit of taking a nap and I feel uncomfortable if I don't."
"I have to go back home to be with my mother. She's been reacting very badly lately."
"My waist is not good, I can't walk too much."
"I have to check the store's accounts."
Yu Rou had no choice but to leave with Ren Yue first.
Chen Xiaoling asked, "Do we really have to go back to our own homes?"
"Now that we've said it, let's go back. It would be awkward if we run into each other again."
Ren Yue and Qin Yurou went to the cosmetics shop. Yurou picked out a bracelet and gave it to Ren Yue, who accepted it without refusing.
"If I refuse, I guess you'll still find a way to thank me."
Yu Rou smiled. It was true. She knew Ren Yue didn’t need this little thing. Accepting it would mean that she appreciated her kindness.
Li Zong became a fourth-rank lecturer in the Hanlin Academy when he was less than twenty years old. He was in great glory. Although some people were dissatisfied and talked about him behind his back, they still complimented him when they saw him.
Li Zong thanked Yu Rou for helping her meet a noble man, so he was happy for Ren Yue to stay at his house for a while. He encouraged Yu Rou to spend more time with Ren Yue, while he hid with Lan Zhi.
One morning, Ren Yue woke up early and walked out of the courtyard to the garden. She was about to say goodbye to Qin Yurou when she saw Li Zong coming from the Buddhist temple in a panic.
Li Zong saw that Ren Yue was a little flustered, so he quickly tidied up his clothes and came over to greet Ren Yue.
Ren Yue politely reminded him that he'd better wash up before meeting Yu Rou. Li Zong opened his eyes and looked at Ren Yue in confusion.
Ren Yue's expression was calm: "You have the scent of a girl's powder on you, this scent is not from Yu Rou."
Li Zong couldn't help but raise his arm and smell it. When he saw Ren Yue curl the corners of his mouth, he realized that he seemed to have been fooled and had exposed the secret in vain.
"Don't worry, I'll go back to my hometown soon. Yu Rou is my good friend. It's not good for you to do this under her nose."
Li Zong's face flushed red, and sweat covered his forehead. He nodded continuously, "Please keep this a secret for me, young lady. I will handle this matter."
Ren Yue smiled lightly, her lips curled up: "It's very boring for me to live alone in the countryside. Why don't I bring that girl back to the countryside to accompany me? If you want to see her, go to the countryside to find her. This will benefit everyone."
Li Zong was deeply shocked. This woman was no ordinary person. She knew how to control herself. "Thank you, young lady. I appreciate your kindness. I'll have someone send that girl to your farm later."
Yu Rou was reluctant to let Ren Yue leave, so she accompanied her to the gate of the mansion and watched her get on the carriage before returning home.
When he returned to the courtyard, he saw Li Zong coming out and was surprised why he didn't attend the court.
"I'm taking a break today. I want to go to Qingyue Temple to see my mother. How about you come with me?"
Yu Rou shook her head: "There are some things to take care of at the mansion, go by yourself! Bring some snacks that mother likes to eat."
As soon as Li Zong left, the old woman who cleaned the Buddhist hall came over and said that her niece was going back to the countryside and her neighbor had found her a job in a nearby village.
Qin Yurou asked the manager to pay her wages and let her go. She didn't care at all that a maid could come and go freely.
Xiaohong was happy that Lanzhi was gone, but she also felt something was wrong. Why did Lanzhi leave right after the young master went to Qingyue Temple?
After being slapped by the young mistress last time, she didn't dare to raise her doubts in front of Yu Rou. Anyway, as long as she didn't have an affair in the mansion, she could out of sight and out of mind.
The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and Ye Youlan didn't want to go anywhere. So the prince read in the study and dealt with things, while Ye Youlan wrote and drew on another desk.
Her painting skills have improved a lot now, so she started designing some jewelry. She likes pearl jewelry the most, so her earrings, necklaces and bracelets all use pearl elements. The cost is cheaper than gold, and many ordinary girls can afford it.
When she was resting, Xiaomei would bring the account book over and do the accounts with her. She felt particularly satisfied when she heard the clacking sound of the abacus.
"Princess, we've earned nearly six thousand taels this month. We've earned a lot, but the shop in the palace has earned even more. The shopkeeper is very happy and looks forward to your good ideas every day."
Ye Youlan asked Xiaomei to see which store in the palace had the least profit. Xiaomei hurried to find the account book and came over to say that Rongji's tea shop was not doing well. Some of them only made ten taels of silver a month, and sometimes only five taels of silver.
"Qingfeng Teahouse's business is pretty good, but the profit isn't huge. Customers can sit there for half a day after ordering a pot of tea and some peanuts and sunflower seeds. New customers won't wait if they see there's no table, so we can't sell many pots of tea a day."
Xiaomei looked at the princess. She admired her very much now. She believed that as long as the princess rolled her eyes, good ideas would come up.
Ye Youlan turned to look at the Seventh Prince who was reading intently: "Prince, can I make drastic changes to the shops under the palace's name?"
The Seventh Prince didn't even raise his head: "Isn't everything in the palace yours? Do you still need to ask me?"
Xiaomei was happy and urged the princess to find a solution quickly.