SFS Chapter 142 Liquor Shop
Chapter 142 Liquor Shop
Lu Yundi quickly stopped smiling and nodded seriously: "Don't worry, I won't get involved in your wine shop."
A hint of relief flashed across the eyes of the wife of Marquis Yongxin, but she then regained her composure and invited Lu Yundi to take a seat.
The wife of the Marquis of Yongxin spoke slowly, her voice gentle but firm: "Madam Lu, I am so grateful to you for being so understanding. My wine shop is well-known in the capital. If it falls into the hands of others, I am afraid it will go downhill. You can promise not to touch it, which shows that you are a person who knows how to cherish."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and gently brushed away the dust on her clothes: "Madam, you are too kind. I am just doing my best to maintain the friendship between us. By the way, I heard that your family has been a little uneasy recently. I wonder if it is true?"
The wife of the Marquis of Yongxin's face changed slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it: "It is true that there are some small matters, but I have already instructed the servants to handle them properly. Don't worry, these are trivial matters in the mansion and will not affect the overall situation."
Lu Yundi nodded slightly, with concern in her eyes: "Madam, if you need any help, just ask. We neighbors should take care of each other."
A trace of gratitude flashed in the eyes of the wife of the Yongxin Marquis. She gently held Lu Yundi's hand and said, "Madam Lu, you are so considerate. I really don't know how to thank you. In fact, there are indeed some troubles in the mansion recently. The Marquis of my family is often not at home because of his busy official duties. I am busy with various social events here, so it is inevitable that I have neglected some things."
Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with sympathy, and she gently patted the wife of Yongxinhou on the hand: "Madam, it's really not easy for you. Although I have some trivial matters here, after all, there are people at home who can share some of the burden. If you need anything, just tell me, I will do my best to help."
"Madam, do you think this will work?" Lu Yundi suddenly said, "I have a book on managing a wine shop here, which records in detail the operation methods of my wine shop. If you are interested, you can take it for reference. It may be helpful to you."
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the wife of Yongxin Marquis: "Madam Lu, this is really great! I was worried that I had no one to guide me. I am very grateful for your kindness."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly: "Madam, you are too polite. Why should we be so polite? By the way, I heard that your garden is very famous. I wonder if I can have a chance to see it?"
A hint of pride flashed in the eyes of the wife of the Marquis of Yongxin: "Of course. I will take you to visit it, and let me see your garden by the way."
The two chatted and laughed as they headed for the garden of the Yongxin Marquis's mansion. The garden was full of flowers, birdsong, and a vibrant scene. Lu Yundi exclaimed as they walked, "Madam, your garden is so beautiful that it makes people linger."
The wife of the Marquis of Yongxin smiled slightly and said, "Madam Lu, you are too kind. However, every flower and every leaf here is taken care of by me personally, which really makes me proud."
The two strolled in the garden, chatting from time to time.
Li sighed softly, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness. She slowly said, "Madam Lu, there is no grudge between our two families. It's all because of this wine shop that we have some unpleasantness." There was a deep worry in her words, as if she took the matter of the wine shop very seriously.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "Madam Li, I understand your concerns. But please rest assured, I just want to fight for my family, and will not cause trouble to your family."
Li looked at Lu Yundi with a hint of doubt in her eyes. She didn't quite believe what Lu Yundi said. She frowned slightly, then relaxed her brows and smiled bitterly: "Mrs. Lu, do you really think I will believe you so easily?"
Lu Yundi looked at Li with a firm look in her eyes. She said firmly, "Madam Li, I know you may not believe it right away, but I can assure you that every word I say is true."
Li looked at Lu Yundi with a complicated look in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said softly, "Okay, I will believe you for now. But you must remember that if one day you break your promise, the peace between our two families will be broken."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and nodded gently: "I understand, Madam Li."
"Madam Lu, do you know? This wine shop means a lot to our Yongxin Marquis Mansion." Li suddenly said, with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She looked at Li and said softly, "I have heard some things, but I am not quite sure what special significance this wine shop has for your family."
Li looked at Lu Yundi and sighed softly: "This wine shop was founded by my husband's ancestors. It has witnessed the rise and fall of the Yongxin Marquis Mansion, and also carries the honor and dignity of our family."
Lu Yundi listened to Li's words and was deeply moved. She looked at Li with respect in her eyes: "Madam Li, I understand. I will do my best to protect this wine shop and prevent it from being harmed."
Li looked at Lu Yundi, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes. She nodded slightly, and then said, "Mrs. Lu, I believe you."
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Lu Wanqing's eyes turned cold and her tone was stern: "A stupid slave dares to yell at me? You are looking for death!" Her eyebrows were raised, and the anger on her face seemed to be able to burn the whole hall to ashes.
The housekeeper Liu Cheng couldn't help but tremble at her words. He knew Lu Wanqing's methods very well and was terrified. But as the old housekeeper of the mansion, he had to bite the bullet and force himself to remain calm. He slowly said, "Second Miss, I am just doing my duty and dare not slack off. If I have offended you, please forgive me."
Lu Wanqing snorted coldly, a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes. She walked with her hands behind her back, walked in front of Liu Cheng, and looked down at him: "Duty? Who do you think you are? You are just a slave, how dare you teach me a lesson?"
Liu Cheng's forehead was covered with sweat. He tried to keep his voice steady. "Second Miss, I am indeed a servant, but I have always been loyal and I dare not be negligent. What happened today was indeed my fault, but please forgive me for my old age."
Lu Wanqing's eyes widened with anger, and she suddenly raised her hand and slapped Liu Cheng in the face with a loud slap, causing him to stagger. Liu Cheng covered his burning face with his hands, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, but he still endured the pain and bowed his head without saying a word.
Lu Wanqing did not give up. She pointed at Liu Cheng's nose and said with gritted teeth: "You old slave, you dare to talk back to me? Today I will let you know who is the master of this mansion!"
Liu Cheng's body was shaking, and the corners of his mouth were twitching. He tried hard to hold back his tears and said in a trembling voice: "I obey your command and am willing to be punished."
Lu Wanqing sneered, turned around and walked to the center of the hall, looking at everyone with arrogance in his eyes: "Everyone saw what happened today. I, Lu Wanqing, am not someone who is easy to bully. If anyone dares to do it again, don't blame me for being rude!"