On the 12th day of the first lunar month, in the evening, the continuous snowfall in Chang 'an stopped. The setting sun was smeared with a touch of red, dyeing the entire Chang' an in a red glow.
Xuanping District is not big, dozens of families, well-arranged.
The alley between the two houses was wide enough for an ox cart to pass through. It was paved with bluestone.
Li Qin sat in the rented carriage all the way here and could not help but sigh in his heart. In the future, he would definitely earn a lot of money and move into this wealthy alley.
After much effort, they finally found Peace Alley.
He knocked on the door.
The person who opened the door was an old man with white hair and beard. He looked like the butler of the Li residence.
"Yesterday, I made an appointment with Lady Sun to send Qian Jin drunk. I wonder if Madam is in the manor?" asked Li Qin.”
The old man had a kind face and did not look down on people like those servants from rich families. He smiled and replied,"So it's Young Master Li. Unfortunately, Master and Madam went out this morning and have yet to return.”
"However, Madam has instructed me to bring the wine in.”
"Young Master Li has worked hard all the way here. The weather is really cold. Do you want to come in to rest and drink some hot tea?”
Li Qin smiled and waved his hand. He picked up the wine jar from the carriage." I won't disturb you anymore. I still have to go to the Hundred Fragrance Square to deliver wine."”
The old butler cupped his hands and did not try to persuade him to stay." Thank you, Young Master."”
As he spoke, he called for a servant to come over and take the wine from Li Qin's hand.
Li Qin smiled, turned around, and drove the carriage away.
When they arrived at the Hundred Fragrance Square, Su Xiaoshan happened to be looking around at the door. When she saw Li Qin coming over, she shouted,"Ah, Young Master, you're finally here."
"I thought you weren't coming."
"Miss has been waiting for you for a long time."
Li Qin's face unconsciously revealed a smile. For some reason, his quiet personality did not dislike this noisy little girl.
He reached out his hand and patted her little head gently." I promised to bring wine over today. How could I not come?"”
Su Xiaoshan was not annoyed. She puffed up her round face and reached out to tidy up her messy hair." Your hair is all messed up."”
Fang Yaoyi walked out of Bai Xiang Fang when she heard Su Xiao Shan's voice.
After a brief greeting, Li Qin brought the remaining two jars of Thousand Gold Drunk into the house.
After receiving the deposit, Li Qin's heart trembled. 105 silver taels. It was heavy. He had never seen so much money in his life.
He had to reward himself well tonight. It was impossible for him to be a young model in the club, so he had to improve his food.
After all, she was born in a prestigious family. Fang Yaoyi noticed Li Qin's emotions and her expression was a little disappointed as she suddenly asked,"Young Master, what do you think of the saying 'parents' orders and matchmakers'?”
Li Qin was feeling very happy in his heart. He was thinking about what to eat for dinner when he blurted out without thinking," What nonsense."”
Hmm? Fang Yaoyi was slightly surprised, her face revealing a trace of confusion. She did not know why Young Master would suddenly say such vulgar words.
Before he could ask, he heard Li Qin say,"For a marriage, even though Father and Mother's opinions are important, isn't your own feelings more important?”
"If I don't live happily for decades in this life, wouldn't these decades be torture?”
"Perhaps they are experienced and know what kind of marriage will make their children suffer less. However, only they know what kind of person can make you happy and happy.”
These words made Fang Yaoyi's eyes gradually light up. Yes, only she knew what kind of person could make her happy.
If she married someone she didn't like, it wouldn't be happiness, but suffering.
Even so, could he really refuse?
But Young Master's words made her feel a little happier.
Fang Yaoyi covered her mouth and laughed lightly," Talking to Young Master really makes me happy.”
Li Qin almost choked on his saliva and glanced at the girl.
The girl's every frown and smile conveyed her feelings. Her eyebrows were smiling, and the corners of her mouth were slightly curled up, like a red plum blossom in the winter snow.
It caused the Hundred Fragrance Square to brighten up as if the sky had fallen.
Li Qin smiled and shook his head." Miss Fang must be joking.”
Fang Yaoyi stopped teasing him and said with a smile,"I won't tease Young Master anymore."
"Ever since my father tasted Young Master's daughter's wine, he has always wanted to get to know Young Master. I wonder if Young Master has any other arrangements today?”
Li Qin was slightly startled. Although he knew from the history books that Fang Xuanling was also a wine lover, the difference in status between the two was like clouds and mud. It wasn't to the point where he had to meet the person who brewed the wine.
It was just like how one liked to eat eggs, but would they want to know the hen that laid them?
No, unless he wanted to eat chicken.
In fact, even Fang Yaoyi had some doubts in her heart, but when she thought of her father's drunken appearance, she did not think too deeply about it.
In the study room of the Fang Manor, Fang Xuanling's brows were tightly furrowed. After the court session today, he had specially gone to the Emperor to inquire about the marriage.
After beating around the bush, His Majesty only said that it was a young man, heroic and resourceful, full of talent, and praised the young man to the heavens.
In the end, it was only after he kept pestering him that he said that the young man's surname was Li and that he was a merchant.
This time, Fang Xuanling was quite certain that it was most likely the youth who came to the Hundred Fragrance Square yesterday.
As for the matter of breaking off the engagement, he had only vaguely mentioned it halfway when His Majesty rejected it outright.
In his words, there was a hint that his Fang Yaoyi was climbing up a high branch.
So when he got home and heard that his daughter had an appointment to pick up wine today, he reminded her.
As for the excuse, it was naturally to ask about the Thousand Gold Drunk.
After Li Qin withdrew the carriage, he followed Fang Yaoyi to the Fang Manor.
After all, his identity did not allow him to refuse.
He walked past the courtyard and arrived at the study. Fang Xuanling was playing chess alone.
Hearing his daughter's voice, he raised his head and saw an extremely handsome youth. His eyes and brows were somewhat similar to the current Emperor.
His gaze fell on the jade pendant hanging from the youth's waist. His heart trembled, and his hand that was holding the chess piece trembled unconsciously.
Yes, there was no mistake. This was the son that His Majesty had lost back then.
Although he wanted to ask about the origin of this jade pendant, he held back in the end.
From what his daughter had said, this young master was quite intelligent. If he asked too many questions, wouldn't he be exposed?
Fang Xuanling pretended to be calm and waved his hand."Does Young Master Li know how to play chess? Are you willing to have a round with me?"
Li Qin was stunned. In his previous life, he had read the Go manual, but it was only limited to reading it." Uh…I don't really understand.”
Fang Xuanling didn't mind and gestured for Li Qin to sit down." I tasted Young Master's wine a few days ago and found it unique. I wonder what was used to make this Thousand Gold Drunken Wine?”
Li Qin wasn't afraid that the raw materials would be imitated. After all, he was the only one in Chang 'an who had the purification technology. Even if he knew the raw materials, he would be imitating them.
He generously told her the ingredients, but of course, he still trimmed them slightly.
Fang Xuanling nodded and then talked to Li Qin about the poem. He made some comments and pointed out some shortcomings.
"I wonder if Young Master Li has made any preparations for this poetry meet?”
"Although the Ruoshui Poetry Meet is organized by the little female lead, it is still quite famous. Last year, she wrote a few good poems and asked for fame.”
After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, he looked at Li Qin, who smiled and shook his head."This kid doesn't know much about poetry, so he's just here to join in the fun.”
It didn't seem like he was putting on an act.
Fang Xuanling frowned slightly, then nodded. "Young Master Li is really free and easy. If I were to ask others about this, I'm afraid they would have already patted their chests and guaranteed that they would definitely come out on top."”
Li Qin smiled." I'm just a merchant. Even if I write a few poems, I'm afraid it'll only be a joke."”
"Young Master, you're underestimating yourself."”
Seeing that it was already late, Fang Xuanling didn't say anything more, and Li Qin took his leave.
After these few words, Fang Xuanling felt a little regretful. A man should have fame, fortune, or ambition. Even if he was just a businessman, he should still have the desire to improve.
As for the young man in front of him, he liked his speech and temperament, but he lacked ambition.
He was poor and short-sighted. In the end, his identity as a merchant delayed his vision.
After Fang Yaoyi sent Li Qin to the door and returned to the backyard, Fang Xuanling suddenly asked,""Yi 'er, what do you think of this youth?”
Fang Yaoyi blinked her eyes,"Liar?"”
"What lie?" Fang Xuanling asked with a smile.”
Fang Yaoyi pouted,"I don't know if he knows how to compose poems, but when he bargained with me yesterday, he didn't look like this."”
"Yesterday, he spoke aggressively and seemed to value money very much.”
"Moreover, Father doesn't know that when he saw the silver today, his eyes were straight.”
Fang Yaoyi was a little angry at the mention of this. Was she not as pretty as silver? That fellow simply couldn't take his eyes off the silver!
Then, she recalled what Li Qin had said about happiness and smiled." But you have some knowledge."”
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but laugh. Looking at his daughter, he didn't say anything else.
Forget it, forget it.
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