Yi Rou also asked with some excitement, "Godfather, how should we respond?"
Zuo Wushang immediately calmed down.
"A Drunk Hundred Years, this wine is indeed unparalleled in the world, but at five hundred taels a jar, only the extremely wealthy can afford to buy it long-term. If Liang Xiao can continue to brew A Drunk Hundred Years, and those wealthy individuals unite to force down the price, this wine will inevitably be greatly reduced in price sooner or later."
Even though Yi Rou didn't understand business, she listened intently at this moment.
Zuo Wushang said in a deep voice, "Before we fall out with Liang Xiao, for the sake of the princess and the grand cause of restoring the kingdom, we must still try to win him over at all costs! Yi Rou, you and Qing Yi cooperate, help him build momentum, first win his favor, and make it convenient to approach him later! Even if he doesn't support our cause of restoring the kingdom, you can find an opportunity to abduct the princess!"
Yi Rou felt as if she was suffocating. Her beautiful eyes were slightly red, and she couldn't help but sigh.
For the sake of restoring the kingdom, it was ultimately unavoidable to make him resentful...
Liang Xiao received the news from his guards at home.
After collecting five hundred taels of silver, the proprietor of Bai Chun Lou agreed to rent the waterside pavilion and help with publicity!
At this time, Luo Qingxue was chatting with Zhen Mi and Yue Lian in Liang Xiao's courtyard, occasionally exchanging glares with Jian Qin Wan.
This "female Rakshasa" was usually taciturn, but once the two were at odds, she became sharp-tongued.
However, everyone dared not disturb Liang Xiao from attending to important matters. Liang Xiao was currently reviewing information about the wealthy individuals in the capital.
Bai Chun Lou, as the most famous pleasure district in the capital, was half a brothel and the other half Tian Xiang Lou, where women performed arts without selling themselves.
It was said that they performed arts without selling themselves, but if dignitaries arrived and they hit it off with the women inside, they could still enjoy their company.
This place could be said to be the place with the highest consumption level in the entire country.
"Second brother!"
After a moment, Liang Feng and his wife Yang Xue Jing walked into the courtyard.
Yang Xue Jing shyly held Liang Feng's arm and explained, "Your eldest brother is free now. From today onwards, we will live in the Liang Manor!"
Liang Xiao nodded and congratulated the couple.
Yang Xue Jing looked ashamed and said, "Actually, we have been able to proceed so smoothly thanks to you."
Everyone was surprised. After Yang Xue Jing's explanation, they finally understood.
In the past, Liang Feng was quite busy in the Imperial Guard.
Since Liang Xiao's fame grew and his status rose, Liang Xiao and the Liang Manor received more and more attention. Liang Feng's treatment in the Imperial Guard also improved, and he was no longer as busy as before, having time to return to the Liang Manor to rest every day.
"Congratulations, Sister Xue Jing!" Luo Qingxue said with a smile.
Yang Xue Jing feigned displeasure, "What did you call me?"
Luo Qingxue was taken aback.
Yang Xue Jing then smiled and said, "Shouldn't you call me eldest sister-in-law?"
Luo Qingxue's face turned red, and she lowered her head, "Eldest, eldest sister-in-law..."
Jian Qin Wan, watching from the side, felt even more uneasy.
Yang Xue Jing also noticed Jian Qin Wan, who kept her distance from everyone, "Miss, could this be the renowned Qin Immortal?"
Jian Qin Wan had no choice but to cup her hands towards Yang Xue Jing and say, "Greetings, Elder Sister Yang..."
"You're too kind!" Yang Xue Jing was a little flustered, then glanced at Liang Xiao again before smiling and saying, "However, Qin Immortal will also have to call me eldest sister-in-law in the future, right?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Qin Wan quickly turned her head away, "Don't misunderstand..."
Seeing this, Yang Xue Jing seemed to understand something and smiled without speaking.
Liang Feng then said to Liang Xiao, "Second brother, your ability and status are far above mine now, and I have no right to lecture you. But you are only nineteen. When grandfather talks about you offending those noble families, he can't help but reveal his worries..."
"Don't worry, eldest brother, I know what I'm doing," Liang Xiao nodded solemnly.
Liang Feng then felt at ease and left with Yang Xue Jing.
The Liang Manor was vast. Liang Xiao's courtyard was in the south, while Liang Feng and Liang Yun were at the very north. They rarely saw each other on weekdays, and Liang Yun was now in charge of the winery.
Thinking of his family, Liang Xiao's resolve grew even stronger.
He absolutely could not let the Great Gan Kingdom fall apart, nor could he allow the noble families to disrupt the court!
Luo Qingxue silently watched Jian Qin Wan, lost in thought.
"The Marquis of Anguo will personally go to Bai Chun Lou to sell A Drunk Hundred Years tomorrow. The time is set for the hour of the snake!"
The news spread like wings throughout the city, and the major wealthy individuals in the city also received Liang Xiao's invitation.
The entire city was in an uproar!
Countless talented scholars and beauties wished they could fly to Bai Chun Lou immediately to wait and catch a glimpse of Liang Xiao himself.
The Grand Leader of Great Gan! The Three Gentlemen of Two Countries! Esteemed by Zhuo Lingjun of Great Gan and the Marquis who Guards the State of Great Liang...
With various accolades, Liang Xiao's current reputation and official title were heights that an ordinary person could never reach in a lifetime!
Especially the poems and songs that Liang Xiao had released had been sung throughout the country, included in "Great Gan Poetry," and each one ranked among the best!
It was rumored that he was also promoting smallpox prevention, and perhaps he could truly effectively combat smallpox, a dreaded disease that everyone talked about with fear!
Scholars respected him, and warriors also respected him!
At this time, the various noble families, led by the Dugu family, were both angry and anxious.
They had already tried to squeeze and suppress Liang Xiao at every opportunity, but since Liang Xiao himself was in the capital, they could not easily deceive the people of the capital!
Xiao Qing in the imperial palace also received the news and pouted, "What is Eldest Brother doing?"
Selling wine at home would be fine, why go to a pleasure district?
"Young Master Liang Er must have his own plans, Your Highness need not worry," Ning Xue Jun comforted her.
Xiao Qing then beamed, "Although that's the case, still dispatch a troop to maintain order at Bai Chun Lou!"
Just an hour ago, she had summoned Prime Minister Wang Canghai and the Salt Commissioner. After the two old officials learned about Liang Xiao's sea salt purification method from Huang Xing, they were so excited that they lost their composure and their green robes were stained with tears!
This was the Emperor's eldest brother, the Emperor's beloved. Even the usually steady Prime Minister was conquered by him!
The next morning, Yi Rou arrived at the waterside pavilion deep within Bai Chun Lou and paid her respects to the proprietress.
Ye Qingyi!
Dressed in green, she was a peerless beauty, graceful and elegant, no less than Yi Rou, but with more composure and calmness than Yi Rou.
Ye Qingyi, as the proprietress of Bai Chun Lou, had been famous in the capital for five years. She managed Bai Chun Lou meticulously, and Bai Chun Lou's business flourished.
Her age was a mystery, unknown to the outside world.
"Proprietress, this is Godfather's order," Yi Rou handed over a letter.
Ye Qingyi took it and read it carefully, then sighed softly.
"Yi Rou, the grand cause is not yet accomplished. I hope you can temporarily put aside your personal affections. For the sake of our grand cause, I still dare not think of personal affections to this day. I hope you understand this. As women, we are inherently weak. If you continue to be stubborn, you will become a burden to the nation."
Yi Rou trembled all over and nodded shamefully, "Yi Rou understands..."
Ye Qingyi said sternly, "Men are all wicked. This is the bloody lesson passed down by our sect for generations! We must feign cooperation with men, conquer men, and bewitch them until they are infatuated, not be conquered by men! Today, I will expose Liang Xiao's true colors and let you see what is meant by 'men are inherently evil'!"
She was still speechless.
The two walked out of the room, and Ye Qingyi immediately ordered people to prepare to welcome Liang Xiao and the wealthy guests.