The Qin family’s business is mainly Weiquanlou.

In the bustling capital, Wei Quan Lou is like a shining pearl, winning praise from countless diners for its unique dishes and high-quality service.

The Qin family is the owner behind the Weiquanlou. Relying on the fame of Weiquanlou, the Qin family has occupied a place in the business community of Beijing.

Today, Qin Suling made a special detour to Weiquanlou just to attend a meeting with Qin Suyu.

Manager Li, the head of Weiquanlou, learned that Qin Suling was coming and waited in the restaurant early. At the same time, he also arranged for Qin Suyu to meet her.

Qin Suling walked into the restaurant, her steps were light and graceful, as if every step was in rhythm with time.

Her eyes swept across the restaurant and finally stopped on Qin Suyu.

When Qin Suyu saw Qin Suling, she showed a hint of surprise on her face, but soon returned to normal and asked coldly: "Why are you here?"

Qin Suling smiled slightly, as if she had long been accustomed to Qin Suyu's indifference, "Didn't you ask me to come here?"

Her voice was gentle but firm, as if carrying a hint of unquestionable power.

Qin Suyu was stunned, then retorted: "When did I ask you out? You don't want to eat and drink for free, do you?"

Qin Suling shook her head slightly and said nothing more. She just sat quietly in the seat next to her.

Seeing this, Qin Suyu became even more dissatisfied. She glared at Qin Suling and urged, "Go quickly, go quickly, don't disturb me!"

Just then, Shopkeeper Li walked into the restaurant.

When he saw Qin Suyu, he immediately came forward with a big smile on his face, "Second Miss, you are here, please take a seat!"

After saying that, he looked at Qin Suling again, with a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.

As soon as Qin Suyu saw Manager Li, she immediately became more enthusiastic.

She personally poured tea and served dishes to Shopkeeper Li, and never failed to praise the signature dishes of Wei Quan Lou.

Every movement she made seemed so natural and skillful, as if this was an innate ability of hers.

In order to get the shop on Weiyang Street, Qin Suyu tried her best.

She knew very well how important Shopkeeper Li was to Weiquanlou, so she did not hesitate to humble herself and try to please him.

She motioned to Xiao Cui to go out and prepare gifts. After a while, Xiao Cui returned with large and small gift boxes.

Qin Suyu placed the gift boxes on the table one by one and said to Shopkeeper Li, "I don't know what Shopkeeper Li likes, so I prepared some of them."

Shopkeeper Li waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I can't accept this." Although his tone was polite, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

Qin Suyu was anxious when she saw this, and hurriedly advised: "Just accept it. I really want to buy the shop on Weiyang Street. The price is negotiable. Shopkeeper Li, just sell the shop to me!"

There was a hint of pleading in her tone, as if there was nothing else she could do.

Shopkeeper Li smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "Second Miss, it's not that I don't want to sell it to you, but I can't decide whether to keep this shop or not."

Qin Suyu was shocked when she heard this.

She thought that as long as she could please Manager Li, she would be able to successfully buy the shop on Weiyang Street, but she did not expect to get such an answer.

She immediately grasped the key point in Shopkeeper Li's words, "Shopkeeper Li, who is the boss behind this?"

Shopkeeper Li's gaze moved between Qin Suling and Qin Suyu, and finally stopped on Qin Suling.

Qin Suyu also noticed the gaze of Shopkeeper Li. She thought that Shopkeeper Li was worried about Qin Suling's presence and was reluctant to speak out, so she said to Qin Suling impatiently: "Sister, why are you still here? You are so shameless, go away!"

Qin Suling chuckled and stood up. "Okay, I'll leave now. I just hope my sister won't regret it."

Qin Suyu sneered, "How could I regret it, sister, you'd better leave!" There was a hint of disdain and contempt in her tone.

However, when she saw Qin Suling turning and leaving, she suddenly felt an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart.

Qin Suling glanced at Shopkeeper Li lightly, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, as if conveying some silent command.

Shopkeeper Li naturally understood what Qin Suling meant. He nodded slightly to show that he had received Qin Suling's instructions.

Qin Suling turned and left with firm steps, as if everything was under her control.

Seeing this, Qin Suyu couldn't help feeling uneasy.

She walked forward and tried to get close to Shopkeeper Li: "Shopkeeper Li, can you reveal something?"

However, Shopkeeper Li just smiled and waved his hand, saying firmly: "Miss Qin, I'm very sorry, I have no comment."

No matter how Qin Suyu flattered him, Shopkeeper Li remained tight-lipped, as if he was determined to keep all the secrets hidden.

Qin Suyu was both angry and curious. Who was the real owner of this shop?

She actually managed to make Manager Li keep the secret so strictly, there must be something fishy about it.

However, no matter how she asked, she could not get any clues.

……

Soon, Concubine Zhao's birthday arrived as scheduled.

Qin Suling got up early and changed into a set of carefully prepared new clothes.

The dress was made of flowing cloud brocade and embroidered with delicate peony patterns, which made it look both gorgeous and dignified.

Her makeup was light yet delicate, like a blooming peony, sparkling in the morning sun.

Qin Suling took a carriage and entered the palace with Fang Rushuang.

The carriage drove slowly on the bluestone road of the imperial palace. The palace walls on both sides towered into the clouds, looking solemn and majestic.

Qin Suling was both nervous and excited, as this was the first time in her life that she attended such a grand occasion.

However, she had experienced such situations countless times in her previous life, so she tried her best to appear calm.

When the carriage stopped in front of Jinxiu Palace, Qin Suling got off the carriage with proper manners.

She smiled and greeted the guests around her, as if she had already become part of this grand banquet.

Fang Rushuang was familiar with many noble ladies and nodded frequently to them as soon as she entered the room.

Qin Suling followed closely behind, and every time Fang Rushuang introduced her to someone, she would smile and greet the other person.

Her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and everyone cast curious and admiring glances at her.

After talking with a group of noble ladies, Princess Huaiyang led Qin Suling to pay a visit to Concubine Zhao.

Qin Suling followed the old nanny's instructions and bowed respectfully to Concubine Zhao.

When Concubine Zhao saw that Qin Suling had outstanding looks and decent manners, she liked her very much.

She took Qin Suling's hand and said, "Suling, when you have time in the future, please accompany your mother to the palace more often and keep me company."

Qin Suling smiled and nodded in agreement.

However, at this moment, a housekeeper came in hurriedly.

"Mother, something happened."

There was a hint of panic in Mammy's voice.

Concubine Zhao immediately asked, "Why are you so flustered?"

The nanny bowed her head and replied, "The wine and drinks purchased outside the palace had an accident on the way into the palace, and all of them were spilled."

Concubine Zhao suddenly became anxious: "How are the guests drinking at the banquet now?"

The maid said in a trembling voice: "There is no alcoholic beverage served at the banquet."

A banquet without alcohol would be a real bummer!

Concubine Zhao looked displeased: "Go to the imperial kitchen and see if you can get some wine from there."

However, the maid's voice was almost inaudible: "We have already sent someone there. The imperial kitchen can only supply a limited amount of wine to the Jinxiu Palace."

Concubine Zhao suppressed her anger and said, "Today is my birthday banquet, and the guests are here to celebrate my birthday. Now you tell me there is no wine, aren't you embarrassing me?"

The maid kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

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