Chapter 57: A Few Decades of Life
"Miss me? Why don't you want me to come and see me?" Qi Niang's eyes were helpless, three points of grievance, and six points of ridicule.
"It's been ten years, and you're still like this." Shangguan Lang shook his head, "Don't mention the old things, I'm here to find the eldest lady of the Li family this time." ”
Li Yiwan was silent. It's not good if the fire burns on yourself.
"Please also ask Miss Li to come with me, there is a big man in my house who wants to see you." Shangguan Lang changed his infatuated state just now and was polite to Li Yiwan.
Qi Niang snorted coldly, dismissed all the maids, and turned around and went up to the second floor. It's just that when passing by Li Yiwan, Li Yiwan clearly heard Qi Niang's sigh, which was mixed with ten years of joy, anger and sorrow, and finally could only hide the deep helplessness of a sigh.
Li Yiwan's heart was extremely heavy. Although I have known Qi Niang for a short time, a woman like Qi Niang should not be so melancholy.
Li Yiwan had a lot of thoughts and wanted to help Qi Niang. If the two of them are intentional and ruthless, it will be fine, but it is clear that the two of them are in love with each other, why is it so painful to be like this now, is it not good to be affectionate and love together?
"Miss Li, it seems to outsiders that I am the big boss in the beautiful world, but in fact, this is not the case."
Shangguan Lang pondered, it is rumored that this eldest lady of the Li family has not been educated since she was a child, and with her performance in the past two days, it seems that it is a rumor now, but although she has performed well, the one who let herself personally invite her, in order to show her sincerity, has to show her sincerity and reveal the background of the beautiful world, is it too high to think of her?
Thinking of this, Shangguan Lang didn't feel like testing her.
"There are other people in the beautiful world, presumably Miss Li also has a guess in her heart?"
Li Yiwan wanted to be the middleman between Qi Niang and Shangguan Lang, so she made up her mind to let Shangguan Lang look down on herself, so that her words would be weighty enough.
Li Yiwan smiled slightly, she didn't hide it either, "Yiwan noticed that the tax rate in the beautiful world is one percent lower than that of the lady's house. "Except for the royal relatives, the tax rate is the same for all families.
Shangguan Lang raised his eyebrows slightly, "How can you see it?" Has the girl seen my beautiful account book?" Shangguan Lang had thunder rumbling in his heart, these were all trade secrets, how could she know that there was a spy in her family? Shangguan Lang carefully checked everyone in his heart.
Li Yiwan smiled slightly, enthusiastic and polite, "Before Yiwan intervened in the Lady's House, she did an investigation on the Lady's House, and found that the price of some of the jewelry in the Lady's House fell sharply six years ago, and she was curious, so she looked for some information in other aspects. But only the beauty of the world seems to be unaffected, as usual. ”
The more Li Yiwan said, the more frightened Shangguan Lang became. Just one price reduction of the lady's house, she peeled back the cocoon and found so many.
"Miss Li, what a smart person." Shangguan Lang interrupted. It's not interesting to talk about it, just know each other, and you don't have to say it clearly.
Li Yiwan was not affected by Shangguan Lang, and continued to talk eloquently, "After that, Yiwan investigated the source of goods in the beautiful world, transportation, and the comparison between the two, and found that the cost of the lady's house is not much different from that of the lady's house, but the labor cost of the lady's house is much lower than that of the beautiful world, and there is no news that the beauty world has borrowed money or raised money from rich businessmen or cash cabinets, and the lady's house still has the upper hand in terms of sales at that time. had to cut the price of Qi Niang as a last resort to alleviate the economic pressure of the lady's house, and the beautiful world had no response, I don't know whether to say that Brother Shangguan is rich or has nobles to help? Or is there another source of income for your beauty? Unless it is to do some shady business, it can only be tax evasion and tax exposure, or there are some privileges, and these privileges..."Li Yiwan looked at Shangguan Lang and smiled without saying a word. Hold that sentence in your stomach, that is, you can't get these privileges by virtue of Shangguan Lang.
"Miss Li, I'm really impressed." Shangguan Lang bowed his hand to show his admiration, but he was a little unhappy in his heart, no matter who it was, it would not feel too good to be seen through by the opponent. Turning his head and thinking that there is someone like her to help Qi'er, Qi'er will no longer have to work for the lady's house in the future, and there is a burst of gratitude in his heart, "Qi'er has a grace, and Shangguan will be relieved." ”
"Qi Niang is a good girl." Li Yiwan looked at Shangguan Lang's expression and refused to miss a single thing.
"Yes, Qi'er is a good girl." Shangguan Lang unconsciously looked at the second floor, he knew that his Qi'er was there. The facilities in that lounge were bought and placed by him according to Qi'er's habits.
Seeing him looking at the second floor, Li Yiwan mentioned casually, "Why, Brother Shangguan also likes that lounge on the second floor?" Listening to Zijun, even if Qi Niang is obedient to her on weekdays, none of the tables and chairs in this lounge will let her change positions. Even if it's broken, it's repaired and repaired. I see, Qi Niang is not good to Zijun at all, and she won't even let a table and chair move. ”
Shangguan Lang looked sad, "Miss Li doesn't need to provoke me, I have already made a marriage with Qi'er ten years ago, and ten years ago, it was Qi'er who didn't want me." ”
What the? Li Yiwan was shocked.
Shangguan Lang smiled with relief, "If it weren't for the one who asked me to come to the lady's house in person, I wouldn't have stepped into this lady's house again." ”
"Why?"
"Girl, do you know how the name of the lady's house came from?" Although Shangguan Lang looked at Li Yiwan, there was no Li Yiwan in his eyes, he saw Qi'er ten years ago through her, at that time, she was also like this, young and beautiful, delicate and lovely. His Qi'er, his wife.
"I don't know."
Shangguan Lang woke up, it had been ten years, and he had long been accustomed to memories. "The one who wants me to invite the girl to the Star Picking Tower for a gathering, tonight."
Shangguan Lang took a deep look at the second floor, and then said goodbye to Li Yiwan.
Before leaving the door, Li Yiwan asked behind him, "Lady's House, what is the origin of the name?"
Shangguan Lang stood still, raised his head and recited, "My Fair Lady, what a gentleman." He left without looking back.
Li Yiwan stood in place and repeated in a low voice, "My Fair Lady, the gentleman is good." ”
She looked at the second floor, where Qi Niang was standing at the railing, looking into the distance. The sad gaze passed through the gate, and he didn't know where to go.
My Fair Lady, Gentleman.
It turns out that I have always been wrong. She thought that the name of the lady's house was just because the jewelry was to be sold to the so-called lady, but she never thought that this really almost became Qi Niang's home, but it was a little bit worse after all. Qi Niang has guarded the lady's house for ten years, but he has not set foot in this home for ten years.
Li Yiwan sighed secretly. How many decades can there be in life, while you are there, she is there, you love, she also loves, be together, be happy, what's wrong with this, why do you have to torture each other. If there is an unforeseen situation every day, why regret it when the time comes.
Li Yiwan thought of Wang Zizhe, her eyes couldn't help but become firm, and said secretly, Wang Zizhe, wait for me to find you, I will accompany you in all kinds of difficulties. Give me some time and settle my family.
Since both of them are interested, Li Yiwan decided to make a match. When you go to the banquet tonight, you must bring Qi Niang.
It was already early, so Li Yiwan decided to go directly from the lady's house to pick up the star tower. secretly instructed Zijun to paint Qi Niang's favorite makeup when she was young no matter what method she used, although Wang Zijun didn't know the reason, he still agreed.
Ye Zi borrowed the place of the lady's house and dressed up Li Yiwan. Li Yiwan has never had a separate meeting with a big person, and it is the first time that she has dressed so ceremoniously and dressed so exquisitely.
A red solid color long skirt is wefted, the waist is tied with a silver-white ribbon, the brocade is embroidered with dark lines, and the dark pattern protrusion is inlaid with fine rhinestones, and the waist is a jade pendant carefully selected by Zijun, the jade pendant is faintly brightly floating, and the shawl of the same color as the belt is outside, Li Yiwan's whole person is set off delicate and noble, luxurious but not exaggerated.
Li Yiwan stood in front of the full-length mirror, looking at the person in the mirror, unable to speak for a long time.
Thinking about the look back and smile described in the book, it is nothing more than the color of the six palaces, at least she has really never seen a more beautiful person than the woman in front of her.
"Miss, Ye Zi has never seen Miss Bi so good-looking." Ye Zi admired his masterpiece and was amazed.
Li Yiwan just smiled lightly, if Wang Zizhe could see himself like this, how good it was, he would definitely be amazed by him.
When Wang Zijun came out with Qi Niang in his arms, Li Yiwan knew that he was really a frog at the bottom of the well.
Qi Niang is as usual, the aqua blue pleated skirt just has no ankles, the snow-white ankles are faintly visible between the steps, the fair skin, the silky hair is pulled up layer by layer, only leaving the ribbon swinging in the wind at the end, the mist-like eyes, and the demeanor is elegant, which makes people feel ashamed at first sight, what a flower-like woman! In such a comparison, Li Yiwan only felt that Qi Niang was the woman in the mood for love, and she smiled and tugged at her heartstrings.
instructed Ye Zi to take Qingwan and the three of them home, and repeatedly warned the three of them to listen to Ye Zi's words, otherwise they would come back and see how they cleaned them up. After the three little guys repeatedly assured, Li Yiwan, Qi Niang, and Wang Zijun got into the carriage together and rushed to the Star Picking Building.
Behind the carriage, the three of them gathered together and muttered quietly.
Bimo looked like the boss was asking for the opinion of the younger brother, "You say, Sister Yiwan is dressed up so beautifully, what are you going to do when you go out?" ”
"Sister is dressed up so beautifully, she must be going to meet someone." Qingwan said as a matter of course.
"It's over, Brother Zizhe must be super sad to know about it." Yifeng can be said to be very unconscionable.
Qingwan and pen and ink despise Yifeng together.
"Well, I remember your words." Bimo nodded matter-of-factly, "Next time Brother Zizhe comes, I can finally eat more of the things I bring." ”
Qingwan and Yifeng were dumbfounded.
Pen and ink smirked.
Before the Star Picking Tower, Li Yiwan and the three got out of the carriage, one took the carriage, and someone led the three into the Star Picking Tower.
The Star Picking Building is the largest restaurant in the East Pole City, and there is an endless stream of high-ranking officials and nobles on weekdays, and no one has ever been able to wrap up the entire Star Picking Building.
Today, Li Yiwan has gained a lot of knowledge and has many firsts.
Only a man dressed in black sat in the middle of the Star Picking Tower, and Shangguan Lang was beside him.
From the moment he saw Qi Niang, there was no room for anything else in his eyes.
The man in black glanced at Shangguan Lang, then stood up and shouted to Qi Niang, "Seventh sister." The voice of the man in black can't be described as good, if you want to say that it is like a spring water in a mountain stream, it is less stable, if it is like the spring breeze in April, it is less imposing.
Qi Niang nodded indifferently, "Big brother." ”