Lin Bai was confused, as was Song Qianqian. The two looked at each other in disbelief.
That’s not even saying anything! The other party actually...
"What a surprise!"
Prince Ning said, "I am a retired prince. Who would ask to see you for no reason? I don't know how many people like you I have to send away every year."
All right!
It turned out that I was tired of being annoyed, which was a bit troublesome.
But Lin Bai obviously would not give up. He thought for a moment and said, "Ning Prince's Mansion naturally does not lack that little money, but the Crown Prince needs a goal to strive for."
"Goal?"
Prince Ning's eyes were deep.
Lin Bai continued: "Your Majesty also said that the Crown Prince spends his days drinking and drinking instead of doing his job. I dare you to ask Your Majesty, have you ever thought about why?"
Prince Ning hummed, "Of course it's because the princess is too doting."
"No!"
Lin Bai shook his head, "The root cause is actually the prince."
"My king?"
King Ning looked stunned.
"good!"
Lin Bai replied, "The prince has created such good conditions for the prince. The prince has everything he wants. What other goals does he have to strive for?"
"Serve the imperial court? I think the prince chose to come to Jiangnan because he had no intention of going to court. Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to stay in the capital? For the prince to study and practice martial arts, he probably just wanted the prince to learn more skills and had no intention of letting him go to the battlefield. "
As he spoke, Lin Bai subconsciously looked at Prince Ning's legs and feet.
Since I am disabled, I probably don't want my son to follow in my footsteps.
Lin Bai continued: "The prince is a smart man, and he obviously understands that he probably has no interest in it, and there is no shortage of anything in the family. Naturally, it has become like this."
Prince Ning took a deep look at Lin Bai and asked, "What kind of goal can you give him?"
Lin Bai shook his head and said: "The goal is not given by me, but the prince's interest. He can ask for salt from your majesty, and he also likes to contact businessmen from the Western Regions, which shows that he has a certain interest in business and can be cultivated in this area."
"Ah!"
Prince Ning sneered, "After all, it's better to go back to Yanyin. You just want Yanyin."
nonsense!
Isn't it because Brother Yanyin is here to quarrel with you? Have you heard your husband and wife arguing? Wouldn’t it be nice to go back and accompany your wife?
"Lin does not deny it, but what Lin said is also true. It is impossible for the prince not to understand."
Prince Ning was silent for a moment, "I have to say that you persuaded me."
The little goblin was delighted when he heard this.
But Lin Bai was not happy, and this tone was usually followed by a but.
As expected, Prince Ning continued: "But I can definitely find someone below to do it, so why should I cooperate with you?"
"As far as I know, you are being suppressed by the Liu family, right? This must be your third wife. Is Zuixian Tower closing soon?"
"So, why do I want you to pretend to be powerful?"
Do you even know this?
A flash of surprise flashed in Lin Bai's eyes, but he said: "My lord, you are worrying too much. Lin has never thought of using the power of Prince Ning's house. Lin only needs salt to defeat the Liu family."
To be more convincing, he took out the fine salt.
Prince Ning couldn't help but shrink his pupils slightly when he saw this, "This is..."
"Fine salt!"
Lin Bai replied, "If there is salt, all that Lin sells will be this kind of fine salt."
Prince Ning's eyes were deep and he pondered for a moment before saying, "You said you didn't want to use Prince Ning's Mansion, okay! Let's settle the matter at Zuixian Tower first and then come to me."
"see a visitor out!"
…
"Husband, what does Prince Ning mean?"
After leaving the palace, Song Qianqian couldn't help but ask: "Is he testing us?"
Lin Bai nodded, "Absolutely!"
"He wants to see how capable we are before he decides whether to cooperate with us. It's very reasonable. If we can't even pass this level, and we really cooperate in the future, it's completely empty talk to say that we won't use Prince Ning's Mansion."
"Can……"
Song Qianqian is obviously a little worried. How can the matter of Zuixian Tower be solved so easily? The Liu family is so powerful, the three major wineries have banned sales, and the cook will be poached. I'm afraid...
"What? No confidence anymore?"
Lin Bai smiled and said, "Don't worry! It's just drinks. It's a piece of cake. Cooking is even easier. My husband's only worry is that you three will be even busier in the future."
It’s a cloth shop and a veteran logistics company, and then it’s also about selling salt. Three ladies are really not enough!
"Let's go, my husband will take you to a good place."
"Where to go?"
"Did that prodigal just now say that businessmen from the Western Regions are in Niulan Street?"
"..."
The carriage slowly drove away.
In the palace, Prince Ning was still sitting in the pavilion, with an elegant middle-aged man beside him.
"Mr. Shui Jing, what do you think of this boy?"
The elegant middle-aged man replied: "Jiangnan Jieyuan is naturally extraordinary."
Prince Ning nodded, "It is indeed unusual. Unfortunately, it is too sharp. It may not be a good thing to get too close."
Mr. Shui Jing paused and said: "Too much sharpness also has the advantage of being too sharp. In this way, other people's sharpness will be easily covered up."
Prince Ning narrowed his eyes slightly, "So, Mr. Shui Jing is inclined to cooperate with him?"
Mr. Shui Jing said: "It doesn't matter what Shui thinks. What matters is the prince. It depends on what kind of future the prince wants to give the prince."
Prince Ning was silent for a moment, "It's not the Liu family that wants to deal with him, but those guys from the Lord Harmony Sect."
"who knows?"
Mr. Shui Jing smiled and said, "The prince retired to the south of the Yangtze River and has not been involved in court affairs for a long time. The princess appreciates Lin Jieyuan's talent and chooses a famous teacher for the prince. It is reasonable and reasonable."
…
"Husband, what are these?"
Song Qianqian looked curious at this time.
Because I just went to Niulan Street with my husband and found the merchants from the Western Regions mentioned by Prince Ning. After a conversation, my husband bought all the merchants' things and filled a room.
And also established a long-term cooperative relationship with the other party, asking them to find various items.
However, she didn't know how excited Lin Bai was at this moment. There were pepper, fennel, cumin, Sichuan peppercorns, etc., and even a lot of bread crumbs, ketchup and coffee beans.
Drinking coffee in ancient times?
This operation is a bit funny when you think about it.
"Haha, these are good things. Whether Zuixian Tower can bring the dead back to life depends on them."
If there is anything wrong with time travel, it is that it fades away like a bird.
There are too few seasonings, and even if you want to have a spicy hot pot, you won’t be able to eat it, because it’s neither spicy nor spicy, and in this era, chili peppers haven’t even been introduced yet.
Well now, these Western Region merchants have it.
Song Qianqian looked suspicious, "That's all?"
Lin Bai nodded, "Don't underestimate them, yes! Our family is having hot pot tonight, and my husband will cook it himself. Let you three sisters try his cooking skills."
Just do it.
As a single person in his previous life, Lin Bai's cooking skills were quite good, especially hot pot, which was just the best.
Big bone soup, spicy soul, dipping sauces, and all the side dishes were prepared. By the time Su Mingyue and Qin Kexin returned home, the house was filled with fragrance.
"Husband, what is this?"
Both women were full of curiosity.
Not to mention the little goblin, looking at the red bottom of the pot, he swallowed subconsciously. If nothing else, the smell alone was tempting enough.
"What are you looking at? Let's start!"
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