Many people scoffed at Liu Jin's almost flattering attitude, but Li Mingyuan knew that this was definitely Liu Jin's true feelings, and he was quite moved by his loyalty.

King Liang had an unusually happy day today, so he was in a pretty good mood, and he rarely listened to Liu Jin's accusations, and after saying hello to everyone, especially Li Mingyuan, he went back to the palace to rest with Liu Jin's support.

As soon as King Liang left, the atmosphere in the hot pot restaurant became lively again, originally because King Liang was there, everyone was still a little restrained, but now they opened their hearts and spoke freely.

"It's rare to have such a fun competition with Brother Li today, and I hope to ask Brother Li for advice next time!" Liu Zhonglan said with a satisfied face.

Li Mingyuan had already had his own plan in his heart, and then said with a relaxed face, "Don't worry, my little brother just thought of an idea, I'll go and see it tomorrow, find a quiet teahouse, let's wrap him up, and everyone will go to the teahouse to sit in the teahouse and discuss each other's knowledge if there is nothing to do in the future. ”

After listening to Li Mingyuan's proposal, everyone's eyes lit up, and everyone looked forward to it at the thought of no longer having to crowd in the same place with those uneducated ordinary people. The whole teahouse was full of learned people, and the thought of it made them a little excited.

Everyone agreed to gather here in three days, and after going to the teahouse with Li Mingyuan to the chartered venue, everyone got up to say goodbye, Li Mingyuan was also enthusiastic, and Li Mingyuan successfully integrated into the group after a meal, and everyone's impression of him has changed greatly.

After everyone said goodbye and left, Yuxin rushed to Li Mingyuan's side with a silver ticket of one hundred taels and said excitedly, "Brother Li, you have made a fortune, you have really made a fortune, that Gonggong Liu is really generous, it is a hundred taels at once, and he doesn't blink his eyes!" ”

Li Mingyuan glanced at the silver ticket, and said with a disdainful expression, "Look at your girl's interest, a hundred taels will make you like this, tell you, we will earn a thousand taels or ten thousand taels in the future." This little money is just getting started! ”

Yuxin has been completely conquered by Li Mingyuan's charm at this time, even if Li Mingyuan now says that he can turn into gold empty-handed, I believe that Yuxin is also convinced.

"You put away the silver ticket, the preparations for the hot pot restaurant must also be hurried, it will officially open in three days, in addition, you go to find me to see if there is a teahouse in any place to shoot, you must give me a plate, don't be afraid to spend money, but don't spend money indiscriminately, if the seller dares to ask for a price, you will show him the words of King Liang, forgive him and don't dare to mess around! You have to hurry up on this matter for me, and you must do it well within three days, do you hear? "Li Mingyuan took the first step in his business empire.

Yuxin kept Li Mingyuan's requests in mind one by one, and Li Mingyuan specially emphasized that the vegetables must be purchased from the children of those fallen soldiers, and then hurried back to the Hou Mansion.

As soon as he arrived at the Hou Mansion, Li Mingyuan was dragged by Steward Liu to report the battle situation to the old lady and his wife. After learning that Li Mingyuan was overwhelmed by the crowd and was invited by King Liang to enter Liangzhou Shilin, the old lady and his wife applauded again and again, and rewarded dozens of taels of silver, Li Mingyuan naturally laughed at them all.

When she returned to the small courtyard, Qiu Zhu was sitting alone on the table in a stupid daze, the food in front of her had long been out of heat, but she didn't move a single chopstick, her face was full of sadness and haggard that did not match her age, making it difficult for Li Mingyuan to associate her with that innocent and lovely beautiful maid.

"Qiuzhu, what are you thinking? Why don't you eat? The rice is cold! Li Mingyuan stepped forward and gently hugged her shoulders and said.

Qiu Zhu, who came back to his senses, looked lonely and depressed, like a butterfly in autumn, which made Li Mingyuan feel distressed.

"I don't want to eat, I'm uncomfortable!" Qiu Zhu said in a low voice.

"What are you doing? How are you doing in the morning? Say, is someone bullying you? Li Mingyuan has always regarded this girl as his own sister, and after getting along for such a long time, Qiuzhu has completely integrated into his life.

Hearing that Li Mingyuan cared so much about himself, Qiu Zhu showed a faint smile, but this smile looked quite reluctant.

"Sister Yuxin is gone, and no one is playing backgammon with me. The old lady doesn't want me anymore, I'm so lonely in the yard alone! Qiuzhu lowered his little head and said pitifully.

Li Mingyuan was a little surprised and said, "Yuxin is gone, you can go out of the city to play with your little sister, weren't you like that before?" ”

Qiu Zhu shook his head in horror and said, "I don't want to go to them, they all say bad things about me behind my back, they think I don't know what to do, but in fact, I heard it." And they also asked me for perfume, I only have a bottle from you, and I can't use it myself! ”

The more Qiu Zhu said, the quieter her voice became, the more Li Mingyuan listened, the more uncomfortable she became, why was this girl so stupid, but her casual joke made her frightened, which made Li Mingyuan blame himself in his heart.

"Okay Qiuzhu, when I'm done with this time, I'll take the time to make you a few more bottles, and then you can send a few bottles to a few of your best friends, so that they won't speak ill of you! By the way, what bad things are they saying about you behind your back? Li Mingyuan was a little curious, this Qiu Zhu is such a small girl, who doesn't seem to have anything to do to make her rumors?

Hearing Li Mingyuan's question, Qiu Zhu's face turned red, and he twisted his fingers and said, "Anyway, it's all very ugly, I don't want to say it, and you are not allowed to ask!" ”

Li Mingyuan didn't understand what kind of unpleasant method it was, but since Qiu Zhu didn't let him ask, he didn't continue to ask, and the room suddenly fell silent.

I don't know how long it took, Qiu Zhu suddenly spoke, "Big villain, are you going to be a big official in the future?" ”

Li Mingyuan raised his sword eyebrows, and said disapprerovitically, "This is not necessarily, who can say what will happen in the future now?" ”

"I believe that you will definitely become a big official, and you will definitely forget me when the time comes!" Qiu Zhu's eyes were gloomy.

Li Mingyuan was a little confused by this little girl, and always felt that Qiuzhu was a little weird today.

"Qiuzhu, if someone in the house bullies you, you can tell the old lady, or tell me, and I will teach him a lesson!" Li Mingyuan supported her.

"No one bullied me, in fact, you are a good person! In the past, I was not good, and I was against you everywhere, and I knew that I was wrong! The jade heart looked at Li Mingyuan with watery eyes, and a look of remorse made Li Mingyuan's heart break.

"Let the past pass, what are you talking about it for? Besides, did I blame you? Okay, the food is cold, I'll help you heat it up, you must be hungry! Li Mingyuan put the bowls and pans on the stove and baked them slowly, and the aroma of the food soon spread, and the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.