The mistress died of overwork, and after rebirth, she was bad at raising her cubs

The shop opened very quickly and was called Tang Xinzhai.

The shop was extremely popular on the first day it opened.

It was not only because the pastries from Tang Xinzhai looked exquisite and delicious, something they had never seen before, but also because the exhibition stand was made of the finest white crystal.

Just looking at it from a distance, it seems to be able to burst out with dazzling light, it is so beautiful.

the most important is……

I heard that this crystal was personally gifted by the emperor! Many people came to see it for its reputation and to get a taste of the dragon's aura.

Shen Qinglan was not at Tang Xinzhai. She was just sitting in the teahouse opposite Tang Xinzhai, drinking tea and watching Huo Qiyu and Yu Paner who were busy at the door.

Sitting opposite Shen Qinglan was Lu Jinghuai. Today was also the day off that Lu Jinghuai had finally managed to get to meet Shen Qinglan.

Since the last time he dealt with the flood in Yundu Prefecture, although Lu Jinghuai and Shen Qinglan had been exchanging letters, they had not met for a long time.

"Congratulations, Princess, on adding another profitable business."

Lu Jinghuai spoke to Shen Qinglan, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Qinglan was filled with a hint of admiration.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qinglan smiled and turned around to look at Lu Jinghuai.

How long has it been since we last met? Lu Jinghuai seemed to have grown taller and more mature.

When I first met him, Lu Jinghuai still looked a bit childish, but now he looks like a real young man.

The whole body exudes a vibrant aura, like a rising star.

Shen Qinglan smiled and said, "You often work in front of the palace now. The emperor doesn't make things difficult for you, right?"

"No, my father told me a lot about the emperor's taboos. How could I be like my father and do something that I know is wrong?"

When Lu Jinghuai said this, there was a hint of bitter smile and hatred in his eyes.

Shen Qinglan knew Lu Jinghuai's hatred and only tried to persuade him:

"Lu Jinghuai, you are very smart. You should know that I am not asking you to act impulsively by letting you appear in front of the emperor."

"Don't worry, Princess. Jinghuai won't ruin your plan." Lu Jinghuai answered seriously.

In Lu Jinghuai's eyes, Shen Qinglan is not only his savior but also his mentor. No matter what the other party asks him to do, he will be happy to do it, even if it means risking his life.

Shen Qinglan looked at the boy's tough eyes and smiled helplessly:

"What I mean is, if you work hard at it, one day you will be able to avenge yourself and redress the wrongs done to your parents."

Lu Jinghuai never doubted Shen Qinglan's words, and only nodded solemnly:

"Jing Huai knows that Jing Huai will endure it for the sake of the princess."

The young man's eyes were too hot, causing Shen Qinglan to tremble. He quickly looked away and said:

"I asked you to come out today because I have something I want you to do."

"Princess, please speak."

"What do you think about the relationship between the Queen and the Eighth Prince?" Shen Qinglan asked.

Lu Jinghuai was stunned for a moment, and thought for a while before saying:

"The Eighth Prince is impulsive and very competitive. He is unwilling to be inferior to anyone, including the Queen."

Shen Qinglan smiled and nodded, picked up a piece of dessert on the table, broke it into two pieces and said:

"Then, I hope you can divide them in front of the emperor, so that the mother and son will no longer have any trust in each other. Can you do it?"

When Lu Jinghuai heard this, thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind. He stood up without hesitation, bowed solemnly to Shen Qinglan and said:

"Don't worry, Princess. I know what to do."

Shen Qinglan raised her hand, motioning Lu Jinghuai to sit down again, and then continued:

"You and I don't have to be so polite. I treat you as my own brother."

When Lu Jinghuai heard this, he subconsciously asked, "Can Jinghuai call you sister from now on?"

Shen Qinglan raised her eyes and saw the young man with his back to the light, his hair carrying a hint of tenderness.

And those amber eyes stared at her closely, full of hope and caution.

Shen Qinglan's heart softened immediately and she nodded, "Of course."

When Lu Jinghuai heard Shen Qinglan's agreement, he laughed happily, like the rising sun, making people dizzy.

After all, Lu Jinghuai was now a favorite of the emperor, so it was naturally not a good idea for him to expose his close relationship with Shen Qinglan. He stood up and prepared to leave after sitting for a while.

But when Lu Jinghuai walked to the door, he turned to Shen Qinglan and said:

"Sister Princess, Miss Yu from Tang Xinzhai across the street is no match for me."

After listening to Lu Jinghuai's words, Shen Qinglan couldn't help but look at Lu Jinghuai in surprise, as if she didn't understand what he meant.

At this moment, Lu Jinghuai had lost his youthful immaturity and shyness, and spoke seriously:

"Princess sister, the money bag can only belong to me, they are not qualified."

Lu Jinghuai left after saying this.

Shen Qinglan couldn't help laughing. She felt that Lu Jinghuai seemed mature for his age, but he was still a teenager after all. He was a little childish in mind. Why was he comparing himself with Yu Paner?

But after a few days, Shen Qinglan understood what Lu Jinghuai meant.

Tang Xinzhai's business was very good. Just as expected from the beginning, it became popular in the capital city and even surpassed the former Shixiang Pavilion.

And just as Shen Qinglan said, with Prince Zhan's Mansion in charge, Shixiang Pavilion and other pastry shops in the capital have not done anything particularly out of line so far.

Although these dim sum shops were angry that the people from Tang Xinzhai had taken away their business, the most they could do was to engage in a price war, or display some imperial gifts as a balance, but the effect was minimal.

In this way, Tang Xinzhai can be said to be making a fortune every day, which is almost the same as the daily income of Shen Qinglan's Zhenxiulou and Linglongge.

Shen Qinglan was naturally very satisfied with Tang Xinzhai, but Yu Paner was not happy at all.

She is tired!

Almost all the pastries in Tang Xinzhai were made by her and Huo Qiyu.

In fact, Huo Qiyu had also suggested recruiting apprentices and teaching them so that they could have an easier time.

But Yu Pan'er refused and insisted on holding on to the recipe, unwilling to let it go.

As the owner of the recipe, Yu Paner refused to teach the recipe to others. Even though Huo Qiyu was very tired, she couldn't say much.

But every night when he came back, Huo Qiyu would sigh.

What she needs to learn is how to manage the business and make money, not to do it herself.

Shen Qinglan looked at Huo Qiyu who was sitting in front of him and sighing. Finally, he closed the account book helplessly and looked at Huo Qiyu:

"What's wrong? You keep sighing?"

Seeing that Shen Qinglan had finally taken care of herself, Huo Qiyu quickly came forward and hugged Shen Qinglan and said:

"Sister-in-law! I'm so tired! Look at my hands, they're all swollen! I've never suffered so much in my life! But Pan'er...she's very stubborn and refuses to teach the recipe to others to share my worries."

Huo Qiyu really had a headache.

She even suggested that Yu Pan'er buy the servant herself. Would Yu Pan'er be afraid of leaking the secret recipe when she holds the servant's indenture?

And she made this suggestion to tell Yu Paner that if Yu Paner did not trust outsiders like them, then she would at least trust her own servants, right?

But Yu Pan'er still rejected her and told her that all people are created equal and there should be no distinction between high and low.

She also said that she had never suffered any hardship and could not understand the hardships of ordinary people.

These remarks always made Huo Qiyu feel uncomfortable.