Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Qi Sui'an only thought about it for a moment and figured out the key.

Discounts are always a means to attract customers. The most profitable ones are invisible. You have to increase the customer flow in the early stage. The taste is the key to retain everything. He felt a sense of admiration in his heart, but he appeared calm on the surface.

"It seems that I have underestimated you."

Shen Mengyao smiled modestly: "I really don't have any business acumen, I just grope my way through step by step, that's all!"

Seeing that she put all her thoughts on business, Qi Sui'an felt inexplicably relieved. He smiled faintly and said, "You are too modest. I didn't make a reservation when I came here. I wonder if there is a place for me?"

"Your Majesty is a distinguished guest, so of course there is some. Please come this way."

Shen Mengyao made a gesture of invitation, then turned around and told Cuiwei beside her: "Go and tell the kitchen to prepare some delicious dishes."

Good wine and delicious food were served on the table.

Qi Sui'an was looking at the scenery outside the window. The lotus leaves downstairs were reflected in the river water, which made him feel quite relaxed.

Shen Mengyao picked up the wine glass and said, "Your Majesty, this is newly brewed wine. How does it taste?"

Qi Sui'an picked it up and took a sip, then nodded and said, "Not bad, this wine is mellow, you have good taste."

"I selected this after comparing more than 20 kinds of wine. If His Majesty thinks it's good, then my efforts have not been in vain." Shen Mengyao looked at him with a smile: "I wonder what important matter has His Majesty come here today?"

Qi Suian was slightly stunned by his actions.

Of course, he couldn't say that he wanted to meet Shen Mengyao because he knew how ruthless she was to the Li family and he was happy for a moment.

He cleared his throat and said in a deep voice: "Since your Shuiyunjian is open for business, can't I come?"

"Of course I can come. Since Your Highness has nothing to do with me, I will take my leave first. Enjoy your meal, Your Highness." Shen Mengyao bowed, stood up and left.

Qi Sui'an was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that she was waiting for him here. For a moment, he didn't know how to ask her to stay. He just enjoyed the scenery and drank by himself.

After eating a few bites of food, he stood up and walked around.

Shuiyunjian is open for business, and Shen Mengyao is often here, so she can come here and sit for a while under the pretext of having a meal!

As he was standing by the river, he saw the tender green lotus leaves growing in the water. Remembering that these were planted by Shen Mengyao herself, he couldn't help but pull up a smile.

Bei Lan appeared behind him silently and respectfully handed him an invitation with both hands.

"This is the invitation that was just delivered to the palace."

"It's just an invitation, why are you so anxious?" Qi Suian said in a cold voice.

Bei Lan hesitated for a moment before saying, "It was sent by the eldest prince. He said that a banquet will be held in Zichuan Garden today and His Majesty is invited to attend. Time is urgent, so I have to come and report."

The eldest prince?

There was no contact between them, and the eldest prince was busy running around in the court for the throne, which Qi Suian looked down upon very much. Even when they met in the court, they never spoke to each other!

This sudden invitation makes people wonder if he has any deeper meaning?

Qi Sui'an took the invitation, gently stroked the gold-plated words with his fingertips, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

He thought to himself that the eldest prince's move was definitely not just a simple banquet. Perhaps it was a change in the court, or there was some unknown deal in private. In this vortex of power struggle, every step must be cautious, especially when facing this sudden invitation.

Seeing that Qi Sui'an didn't speak for a long time, Bei Lan asked tentatively: "Prince, do you want to go?"

"Bei Lan, prepare the horses. I will go to Zichuan Garden immediately." Qi Sui'an's voice was soft, but it was full of unquestionable determination. He knew that no matter what the eldest prince was up to, it would be a good idea for him to go and check it out himself.

"Yes!" Bei Lan responded.

In Zichuan Garden, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, and there is singing and dancing, creating a prosperous scene.

As Qi Sui'an stepped into the garden, he immediately became the focus of everyone's attention. He was dressed in gorgeous clothes, had an extraordinary temperament, and his every move showed his dignity.

The eldest prince came forward personally, smiling broadly, as if they had been friends for many years.

"Sui'an, your presence here really brings honor to my humble Zichuan Garden."

"Your Highness, you are too kind." Qi Sui'an said indifferently.

"Come, come, take a seat. It feels like you're at home here. Feel comfortable and relaxed." The eldest prince invited him to the table, a smile flashing across his calculating face.

He clapped his hands, and the sound of stringed instruments and orchestras rang out, sounding particularly elegant and pleasant.

"All of this is prepared to welcome the prince. This music is quite elegant. Please listen to it!"

It is a song called "Wish You Happiness", a cheerful little song of a folk girl's love for a man. The song is played with great charm, but without emotion, and it is ultimately difficult to appreciate the mystery in it.

Qi Sui'an's expression was calm: "Not bad, very good!"

"I'm glad that Your Majesty likes to hear it." The eldest prince clapped his hands after saying this.

A woman wearing a veil suddenly appeared with lively eyes and blinked slightly.

Although only a pair of eyes were exposed, Qi Suian still recognized that the person playing the piano was ***.

"Your Highness." His voice was flat, and he was being modest, but his tone was still stiff: "Your Highness is so precious, how can you wait in person for a vulgar person to play the piano for me? It's really embarrassing for me!"

Although Qi Sui'an's words were somewhat polite, his deep eyes revealed complex emotions that were difficult to detect. He knew very well that the appearance of *** was not accidental, and there must be a deep meaning behind it.

*** smiled slightly, her eyes looking through the veil, with a bit of coquettishness, completely different from her usual arrogant look. She opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was as gentle as jade: "Your Highness, you are too kind. This princess is just expressing her feelings through music. It is a blessing for Your Highness to listen to me today."

Seeing this, the eldest prince interrupted at the right time and said, "Haha, it seems that my arrangement is in line with your wishes. Sui'an, you and I haven't been together for a long time, and we must have a great time today."

The banquet continued with toasts and clinking of glasses.

The eldest prince suddenly raised his glass and said, "There are undercurrents in the court. If you don't have someone to rely on, you don't know when you will be in trouble. Your Majesty, do you agree or not?"

"As long as you stick to yourself, be upright and honest, and live up to your integrity, you won't be afraid of disaster." Qi Sui'an smiled faintly, and said with thorns: "If you don't fight with others, why should you be afraid of being plotted against."

The eldest prince smiled awkwardly, knowing that he was provoking him, but he didn't dare to say it too clearly. He also raised his glass and said with a faint smile: "People have no intention of hurting tigers, but tigers are harmful to people's hearts. Sometimes, even if you stick to yourself, you can't stand up to the evil people's plots."

Qi Suian sneered and looked up, his eyes as sharp as a sword.

"In the court, politics is clear and the sea and river are peaceful. If you have done nothing wrong but have been repeatedly plotted against, I believe that Your Majesty will definitely give everyone justice. Does the eldest prince not believe in Your Majesty's ability to govern the court? Don't say that casually."