Du Qi arranged the matter of the couplet and inspected the tea shop. Then, he got up and left for the Du family. When Du Qi left, Qianxue had a tearful look on her face. She clearly wanted to follow Du Qi back to the Du residence.
Du Qi did not dare to take the risk.
His mother's place might be fine, but if he brought her home, his father Du Ruhui's place would be in chaos. Therefore, Du Qi hardened his heart and left Qianxue in the tea shop before returning home with his lackey Liu Jian.
Du Qi returned to the residence and asked Du Ruhui. Du Ruhui was still in the Duke of Qin's residence. Du Qi heaved a sigh of relief and returned to his courtyard to rest.
While Du Qi was resting, Liu Jian was busy.
He started to learn egg fried rice.
After all, after learning Mapo Tofu, he still had to learn egg fried rice. These were all things he needed to learn. Although these were only two simple dishes, Liu Jian was meticulous and extremely serious.
Du Qi wasn't in a hurry to impart more dishes to him. Because Liu Jian knew how to cook, Du Qi did not teach him one dish at a time. He started to compile all kinds of dishes into a book.
This was something that required a lot of effort.
It was not something that could be done in a day.
In the evening, Du Ruhui returned. However, after Du Ruhui returned, he did not immediately use the rattan to educate him. Instead, he arranged for someone to inform him to go to the study.
Du Qi immediately relaxed.
Since Du Ruhui did not come to the courtyard personally, it could be seen that Du Ruhui was not angry.
Du Qi came to the study and saw Du Ruhui sitting upright. He bowed and said, "Father!"
Du Ruhui said, "When I was in the Duke of Qin's residence, I heard from the Duke of Qin that you redeemed Qianxue's freedom under his name. You acted first and reported later. Then, you used the Curved Yuan Plow as the price for Qianxue's freedom. "
"Yes!"
Du Qi nodded and replied.
Since Li Shimin had already said it, he naturally had nothing to defend himself. Maybe Li Shimin told Du Ruhui about this to trick him and use Du Ruhui to teach him a lesson.
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, I don't want to talk too much about your deal with the Duke of Qin. After all, the crooked plough was a good item that contributed to the country. Since the Duke of Qin accepted the crooked plough, it could be said that he owed you a favor. But you keep Qianxue by your side. Do you know what this means? "
At this point, Du Ruhui's expression was already solemn.
His eyes sparkled.
Clearly, Du Ruhui had doubts about Qianxue's identity.
Du Qi laughed and said, "Father, Qianxue is a member of Imperial Fragrance Pavilion, which is also equivalent to Qin Wang's person. My son keeping Qianxue by his side is equivalent to leaving an eye beside our Du family to monitor everything in the Du family. "
"To a certain extent, Qianxue is the Qin Emperor's eyes."
"But our Du Clan is loyal to Qin Wang, so there's nothing to hide. So, even if we keep Qianxue by our side, what's the big deal? Moreover, under such circumstances, Qin Wang will be more at ease with you and will value our Du Clan more. "
Du Qi's eyes were sharp and filled with wisdom. He said seriously, "So, Father's worries are actually unnecessary. Father's worries also need not be taken to heart. Whether it's now or in the future, Qianxue's existence will only be beneficial to the Du Clan. There will be no harm. What do you think, Father? "
After hearing this, Du Ruhui's body trembled.
He was very shocked.
Because what Du Qi had said was completely beyond his expectations. He had expected that Du Qi would say something, but Du Ruhui did not expect Du Qi to say something like this.
That he would cut in from such an angle.
That he would have such a plan.
A strong sense of pride rose in Du Ruhui's heart. With a son like this, what more could he ask for? The Du Clan no longer had any worries. Du Ruhui had a smile on his face and said, "From today onwards, Father will not interfere in your affairs. You can do as you wish. "
Du Qi said, "Thank you, Father!"
Du Ruhui waved his hand and said, "You may leave!"
"Your son will take his leave!"
Du Qi also heaved a sigh of relief. For a moment, he was not used to Du Ruhui's change in style. However, he took Qianxue away and did not have to be taught a lesson by the rattan. He was quite proud of himself.
When Du Qi returned to the courtyard, Liu Jian was still practicing cooking while Du Qi continued to compile recipes. In the blink of an eye, the day of the opening of Du Qi's Tea Shop arrived. On this day, Du Qi woke up early in the morning. After breakfast, he took his lackey Liu Jian and went straight to the tea shop in Yongxing City.
In the morning, Du Qi personally lifted the red silk covering the signboard at the entrance of the World's Number One Tea Shop. As the red silk was lifted, the couplet was hung at the entrance.
This was a simple opening.
Du Qi did not say anything else because the signboard was enough to explain everything. After the tea shop opened, Qianxue hid in the side room of the tea shop's living room and started to play the pipa.
Qianxue's pipa was also very good.
As the pipa music was played, many people rushed over from the bustling streets. After the commoners and scholars gathered, they saw the signboard of the World's Number One Tea Shop and the couplet at the entrance. Many people stopped in their tracks.
Jin Wuque was very good at welcoming and sending people off.
Today, he was standing at the entrance of the teahouse. He specifically asked people to make tea and then made tea for people to taste for free. Although it was only a small cup of tea, it was enough to promote the tea leaves.
Especially the couplet at the entrance, it attracted many scholars.
More and more people were gathering at the scene.
After many people tasted the tea, they heard Jin Wuque explain the origins of the signboard. He said that this signboard was given by Li Shimin and was written by Li Shimin himself.
Li Shimin was the Emperor of Qin.
In the Imperial Court, Li Shimin had made many outstanding contributions, and many people respected Li Shimin.
When they heard Jin Wuque say that the signboard was written by Li Shimin, some people chose to believe him. After all, the signboard had Li Shimin's signature. However, there were also some people who were doubtful.
Jin Wuque only had one explanation for those who doubted him, and that was the World's Number One Tea Shop. Since he opened a tea shop in Yongxing City, he was not afraid of anyone verifying it.
This explanation was simple, but it could shut people's mouths.
"His Highness Emperor of Qin has arrived!"
At this moment, loud and clear shouts suddenly came from the street.
A group of people on horses quickly came over.
The person in the lead was Li Shimin.
Behind Li Shimin were Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji, and some other officials and generals. They were all scholars of the Emperor of Qin's residence.
With Li Shimin's appearance, countless people outside the tea shop were shocked.
Li Shimin had arrived.
This meant that the signboard of the World's Number One Tea Shop was written by Li Shimin.
This was true.
When Li Shimin appeared, Du Qi also came out from inside. Previously, it had always been Jin Wuque who was in charge of receiving and sending people off. He was in charge of the tea business and was in charge of welcoming people. But now that Li Shimin had arrived, Jin Wuque was no longer qualified. He needed Du Qi to personally come out to welcome him.
When Du Qi saw Li Shimin, he bowed with a smile on his face. "Emperor of Qin!"
Li Shimin said, "Good lad, not bad!"
Du Qi was natural and unrestrained. He said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "You're too kind, Emperor of Qin. Please come in, uncles! "
Li Shimin nodded and led his people in.
This scene fell on the crowd of onlookers outside the tea shop. Many of them were already deep in thought, thinking about how to face Du Qi's number one tea shop in the world.
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