East of Yijing City, Chenji Tea House
Ye Kui came to Ye Mingsheng and whispered:
"Master, there is a private room upstairs in the teahouse..."
Ye Mingsheng shook his head and said:
"It's rare to come out and just stay in the lobby. Something is always missing when I listen to it in the private room!"
"yes!"
After receiving Ye Mingsheng's order, Ye Kui immediately arranged for protection. Ye Mingsheng was very satisfied with the pastries, tea, and storytelling at Chenji Teahouse. To find a place like this in today's era, it can be said that It was very rare, so a month later, Ye Mingsheng visited again.
Although a full month had passed, because he left a very deep impression last time, when Ye Mingsheng arrived again, he immediately attracted Chen Xiangling's attention. She was really curious about this mysterious black robe. What is the identity of the man!
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xiangling was ready to volunteer to deliver the tea. However, when she just picked up the dinner plate, a big hand blocked her path.
"father?"
Chen Xiangling looked at her father who suddenly appeared with some surprise, wondering what Chen Qingshu wanted to do.
"You go back, I will take care of this table!" Chen Qingshu said seriously:
Although she didn't know why her father did this, looking at his serious expression, Chen Xiangling obediently handed the plate to Chen Qingshu.
Chen Qingshu took the dinner plate and walked towards Ye Mingsheng, carefully placing the teapot and cakes on the table, and then said with a smile on his face:
"Guests, this is the tea and cakes you want, please use it slowly..."
Seeing Chen Qingshu's cautious expression, Ye Mingsheng suddenly said:
"Are you the owner here?"
Hearing Ye Mingsheng's question, Chen Qingshu felt a little uneasy, but he still forced himself to calm down and said:
"Yes, my name is Chen Qingshu, and I am the owner here!"
Ye Mingsheng became more interested after hearing this and continued to ask:
"I just heard someone chatting, saying that you were a scholar in Anhe for one year, how did you start a teahouse business?"
When Ye Mingsheng asked about this, Chen Qingshu showed a sad expression and said with a bitter smile:
"I have little talent and little knowledge, so I can't make further progress in my official career, so I can only come back to make a living!"
Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:
"Your business here is so prosperous, it's too modest to just make a living!"
As soon as Ye Mingsheng said these words, Chen Qingshu's eyes showed a hint of vigilance, but he still smiled and said:
"It's hard for a small business to reach a high level. All you're fighting for is some hard-earned money from working early in the morning and staying late at night. I won't disturb you, sir. If you need anything else, just give me an order and I'll send it over right away!"
Ye Mingsheng smiled and nodded when he heard this. When he saw Ye Mingsheng nodding, Chen Qingshu stepped back and returned to the counter...
"Dad, who is that person? Are you so scared?" Chen Xiangling quietly approached her father and asked in a low voice with a trace of curiosity flashing in her water-like beautiful eyes:
When Chen Qingshu almost passed by, she kept peeking at the side. Although she didn't hear what Ye Mingsheng and the others said, she still saw all that scene. As the most famous teahouse in the east of Yijing City, their Chenji Teahouse almost every day When distinguished guests arrived, his father Chen Qingshu would sometimes come out to receive them in person, but he always treated them with courtesy, neither humble nor overbearing. He was rarely as respectful as he was today.
This undoubtedly made Chen Xiangling, who was already curious about Ye Mingsheng's identity, even more curious about Ye Mingsheng. What is the identity of this man who looks a few years older than her?
Facing his daughter's inquiry, Chen Qingshu smiled bitterly, shook his head and said:
"have no idea!"
Listening to the answer given by her father, Chen Xiangling's eyes were even more surprised. In her eyes, her father had always been very calm. How could he be so respectful without knowing his identity?
Seemingly sensing his daughter's thoughts, Chen Qingshu explained:
"My father really doesn't know the identity of the young man in black robe, but look at the people sitting next to him. Although these people are dressed in casual clothes and seem to be listening to books, in fact these people are secretly protecting the young man in black robe. Men’s safety!”
"All of these people are from the training family. At first glance, they appear to have come out of the military. They are elites who have survived hundreds of battles!"
"There are such people guarding him in Yijing City. The man in black robe is most likely from the Fengwu Army. In addition, there are more than ten people guarding him, and there are several people quietly outside the door. Be on guard, such a grand scene and such thorough protection, it is enough to show that this person is probably a high-ranking official in the Fengwu Army..."
After saying this, a hint of worry appeared in Chen Qingshu's eyes. The only thing he hoped now was that this mysterious man in black robe was just a guest officer who came to listen to books and drink tea. The last thing in the troubled times is these big-headed soldiers. If those people If the military is really involved, I'm afraid nothing will happen at this time!
Listening to her father's analysis, Chen Xiangling said with great admiration:
"Dad, how did you figure it out?"
Touching Chen Xiangling's head, Chen Qingshu said with a smile:
"See more, listen more, and learn more! Sooner or later, Xiangling, you will be able to do this!"
Ye Mingsheng, who was still unaware of the Chen family's father and daughter, was analyzing his identity and was listening to Zhang Sanwan's story about the Sui and Tang Dynasties with great interest.
"When Yu Wenhua and his soldiers saw that they were exhausted, they suddenly had vomiting and diarrhea, and fell ill together. They burst into tears, thinking that a disaster from heaven was coming to take my life. They were frightened day and night. The soldiers of Xia worked carefully to report to the Lord of Xia, and the loyal ministers knew that it was Wei. Xu Maogong and Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty used a plan to quickly summon Fan Yuan to lead 10,000 infantrymen, disguise themselves as Xu soldiers, keep their marks, and sneak past Zhiji's camp at night to ambush him twenty miles away!"
While listening to the story, Ye Mingsheng picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake and put it into his mouth. Ever since he last tasted the sweet-scented osmanthus cake from Chenji Teahouse, Ye Mingsheng couldn't forget the taste, and neither did the chef at the Governor's Mansion. I have tried it several times, and although it is delicious, it still cannot match the taste of Chenji Tea House...
After finishing the sweet-scented osmanthus cake in his hand, Ye Mingsheng seemed to have thought of something and asked Ye Kui beside him with a smile:
"Why is it so quiet today, no one is trying to taste it?"
Hearing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Ye Kui said with some embarrassment;
"Last time I saw that you liked the Chenji Teahouse, sir, I took it upon myself to quietly arrange for a few people to enter the Chenji Teahouse. These pastries and tea were all made under their eyes, so there should be no problem. But if you need it, Master , I’ll let someone try it now!”
Ye Mingsheng laughed and cursed after hearing this:
"You are really a thief!"
Ye Kui said respectfully:
"Your safety is the top priority. Don't be careless in your humble position. You must make sure nothing goes wrong!"
As soon as Ye Kui finished speaking, before Ye Mingsheng could say anything, he heard the sound of pushing the door open, and the next second there was a arrogant shout in the lobby.
"Where is Chen Qingshu?"
Hearing the appearance of this voice, Ye Mingsheng, who was disturbed, frowned slightly and looked for the voice. He saw that the other person was a middle-aged fat man with a general belly and a brocade silk satin. Behind him were several servant-like figures. .
This middle-aged fat man seemed to be very famous. Several people who were also disturbed looked at him angrily. However, when they saw that the person coming was this middle-aged fat man, they all turned their heads and did not dare to talk to this middle-aged fat man. Looking at each other················
At this moment, Chen Qingshu walked out, smiled at the middle-aged fat man and said:
"I didn't know that you, Mr. Zhao, are here to visit me. I apologize for being a little distant. Mr. Zhao, please come upstairs to the private room!"
Facing Chen Qingshu's warm reception, this "Master Zhao" snorted coldly and led his entourage towards the private room upstairs. At this time, Chen Qingshu was looking at the guests in the lobby. The officer bowed his hands very apologetically and said:
"I'm sorry to disturb everyone's interest. I apologize for the 20% discount on tea today!"
After speaking, Chen Qingshu glanced at Zhang Sanwan on the stage. After getting Chen Qingshu's signal, Zhang Sanwan started talking again. Although there was such a small episode, the teahouse quickly returned to normal. , but one person took this matter seriously.
"Who is that person?" Ye Mingsheng looked at Ye Kui and asked:
Facing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Ye Kui shook his head and said:
"Master, I don't know, but I heard that because of the booming business of Chenji Teahouse, it can even earn tens of thousands of taels of silver every year, so there are many people who are thinking about this property!"
Ye Kui said that Ye Mingsheng was not surprised. You must know that wealth is very attractive, more than 10,000 taels of silver a year. In today's era when overseas silver has not poured into Dazhou in large quantities and the silver price is still very strong, it is definitely Very exciting.
After pondering for a moment, Ye Mingsheng continued to ask:
"Who is the backer behind Chen Kee Teahouse?"
If Ye Mingsheng remembers correctly, the Chenji Teahouse did not become popular in Yijing recently, but the business in Yijing has been booming for several years. In this official society, Chenji Teahouse is like A piece of fat, without a backer, would have been taken away by countless people long ago...
Faced with Ye Mingsheng's question, Ye Kui hesitated and said:
"Chen Qingshu is a disciple of Feng Zhengshan of the Feng family!"
Hearing this name, Ye Mingsheng's eyes became profound. He knew about the Feng family. After Zhao Fuqu's wife died, he married a girl from the Feng family. Therefore, after Zhao Fuqu came to power, the Feng family also followed the rise.
With the birth of Zhao Fuqu's second son, Zhao Jianwen, the Feng family's failure and influence have reached a new level. There is a faint momentum of Youyan's first family, and this Feng Zhengshan is the second master of the Feng family, who once worked in An. He served as the chief envoy of Youyan for three years
Therefore, if Chen Qingshu has a relationship with the Feng family, it would be a normal thing to rely on the Feng family's reputation to protect his own property!
As for why he is being targeted now, it is completely explained!
Although Ye Mingsheng did not deliberately target the Feng family, with the successful entry of the Fengwu Army and the destruction of Zhao Fuqu, the Feng family, which was deeply involved with the Yan Army, naturally declined, and some of the rich family industries were also destroyed. It was forced to cede it.
If the Feng family tree hadn't had deep roots and a deep foundation, and if Feng Wujun had arrived, he was very sensible and not involved in Yan Jun's little moves, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been as simple as ceding some family property... ··········
Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng remembered something. Ye Cheng had reported to him before that although the sisters Su Ruyan and Su Rumeng were sent here by his father Su Qinghe, Su Qinghe's wife was Rumeng. The mistress of Meng Rumeng's sisters is Feng Zhengshan's second daughter, which is why Su Qinghe can achieve the experience of Chief Secretary.
The reason why Sister Ruyan Rumeng was given to Ye Mingsheng was because Su Qinghe's wife, Feng Shi, urged Su Qinghe. From this, it seems that there may be Feng Shi's shadow behind this. They may want to imitate the past. For Zhao Fuqu's investment, Ye also followed the wife route for him.
Just when Ye Mingsheng was deep in thought, a roar suddenly came from the second floor of the teahouse.
"Master Chen Qing bought your teahouse with money just to show his face. Don't be so fucking shameless. You didn't even open your dog eyes to take a look. The Feng family is in trouble now and they can't even protect themselves. Do you still think they Can I cover you like before?"
"I'm so worried! Not only do I want your teahouse, but this little girl next to you also has to warm my bed!"
After hearing these words, the expression on Ye Mingsheng's face gradually became playful. He was now really curious about the origin of this "Master Zhao", who was a god along the way, and how he could treat the law so little in Yi Jing. , turn your hands to become clouds and turn your hands to become rain····················
At this moment, "Master Zhao", who had not negotiated with Chen Qingshu, walked down the stairs angrily. Seeing him walking down, everyone in the lobby quietly focused their eyes on him. Seeing this This "Master Zhao" also roared at everyone aggressively:
"What are you looking at? If you make me angry, I will send you all to prison!"
In response to his threat, ordinary people were restrained by him and did not dare to look at him. However, Ye Mingsheng still looked at him openly. When Mr. Zhao saw this, he immediately wanted to walk towards Ye Mingsheng. But as soon as he took a step, he found more than a dozen cold eyes looking at him.
Seemingly realizing that Ye Mingsheng was not to be trifled with, Mr. Zhao swallowed his words and led his servants out of the teahouse without saying a word.
After he left, Ye Kui asked Ye Mingsheng in a low voice:
"Sir, I'm going to catch this daring bitch!"
Ye Mingsheng smiled, waved his hand and said:
"Don't alert him first, let me find out his details first!"
Ye Kui promised in a deep voice:
"Yes! I'll go and do it right away. I'll make sure to investigate him clearly..."
