Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 748 Reunion (First Update)
Knowing that he wouldn't get anything out of Xiao Er, Shui Xingqiu stopped asking.

The waiter quickly brought him a pot of "Snow Drink".

Shui Xingqiu poured a glass, smelled it, and then put it down.

……

Just then, Xue Ran finished organizing the accounts when the waiter approached and whispered, "Manager, a customer just came in, and he seems a bit strange..."

Xue Ran asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

The waiter pointed in a certain direction with his hand under the counter and briefly recounted what had just happened.

Xue Ran didn't pay attention at first, but the more she listened, the more serious she became.

"Anyway, he asked several questions, and he kept circling around the second young lady. I didn't say anything to him, but I just don't know what he wants to do?"

Xue Ran pondered for a moment, then said, "I understand. You go ahead and do your thing; I'll handle the rest."

The waiter agreed and quickly went off to greet the guests with a smile.

It was as if nothing had happened just now.

Xue Ran tidied up the things in his hands, looking thoughtful.

Since the tavern opened, there have been people who have tried to cause trouble, but they have never succeeded.

Firstly, Ye Chutang's status has risen, and secondly... all the people in the shop have been carefully selected.

The place is frequented by many powerful and influential people, and any slight misstep could easily lead to trouble.

Therefore, even the most ordinary waiters in the store are careful, cautious, and do things properly.

Only now did they realize something was wrong, and they immediately came to report it.

Xue Ran certainly recognized who was sitting there. The Southern Hu delegation had come to the capital the other day with a grand procession, and Shui Xingqiu, who was particularly handsome, had attracted a lot of attention.

Xue Ran was well-informed and recognized the other person's identity at a glance.

It was precisely because he knew this that he was even more puzzled.

Why would a Nanhu official suddenly be so curious about the second young lady?

And judging from their posture, they probably don't have good intentions...

Just then, another waiter came over.

"Manager, Young Master Xun just sent someone to say that he won't be coming today, and the vacant room can be given to other guests."

Xue Ran was stunned. "What? He's not coming?"

The waiter nodded, "Yes! It seems that Young Master Xun is not feeling well and needs to rest at home, so he won't be coming."

Yunlai Tavern is almost always fully booked, so such sudden cancellations are extremely rare.

However, Xue Ran had met Xun Cheng before, so if the other party said he couldn't come, then it must be because it was indeed inconvenient for him.

"Alright, I understand." Xue Ran paused, then asked, "Was the one who delivered the message the one beside Young Master Xun?"

"It's him."

Xue Ran made up his mind, "Alright, I'll prepare a gift. You should send it to him as soon as possible and ask him to pass it on to Young Master Xun. Tell him it's just a small token of my appreciation and that he must take good care of himself."

The waiter was a little surprised, but then he thought about it and realized it wasn't anything unusual.

—The shopkeeper himself said that Young Master Xun is the Second Miss's friend!
If it weren't for their deep affection, I doubt the Second Miss would have allowed Young Master Xun to eat and drink freely at the tavern, would she?
In that case, sending a gift at this time would be perfectly normal.

The waiter grinned and nodded, "Alright! I'll go right away!"

Long Jiu came alone, without even entering the gate of Yunlai Tavern. He left after explaining the matter, saying that his young master couldn't do without his personal care.

Fortunately, he left not long ago, so we should be able to catch up with him now.

Soon, the waiter hurriedly left with a beautifully crafted box in his arms.

Shui Xingqiu looked up and took in the whole scene.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

However, his location was indeed a bit out of the way, and he soon lost sight of the waiter.

As for what was happening outside the door, he couldn't see it at all.

The store was bustling with people coming and going; it was incredibly lively.

Shui Xingqiu withdrew his gaze and once again subtly surveyed his surroundings, but suddenly recalled the scene at Prince Jing's residence earlier. —Yunlai Tavern had specially sent someone to deliver two jars of medicinal wine to Xiao Chenglin.

A hint of mockery flashed across Shui Xingqiu's eyes.

It seems that the owner of Yunlai Tavern is quite good at doing business.

Putting everything else aside, they certainly didn't neglect any social interactions.

I wonder how much it costs to send out gifts every day?

Shui Xingqiu had initially been curious and expectant, wanting to see for himself, but now he felt that the outside world had overrated Yunlai Tavern and Ye Chutang.

He's nothing but a money-grubber...

"The shopkeeper's!"

A clear and bright female voice suddenly broke the noise in the shop, like a babbling brook flowing into your ears.

Shui Xingqiu subconsciously looked in the direction from which the sound came, but was suddenly stunned when he saw that pretty and bright face.

Almost instinctively, a memory he thought he would never recall suddenly surged up.

Scenes from the past flashed by like a revolving lantern, and the faded images became vivid again as the voice rang out.

Shui Xingqiu froze in place.

The woman was dressed in red, with a long whip hanging at her waist. Her black hair was tied up, and she exuded a free and unrestrained spirit.

She strode in, casually glancing around.

The next moment, she looked over.

Shui Xingqiu finally woke up and immediately lowered his head!

Fortunately, the woman was just looking around aimlessly and didn't notice him. She glanced at him briefly and then looked away.

Upon hearing the voice, Xue Ran immediately stepped out from behind the counter, a familiar smile on his face, and personally went to greet him.

"Princess, what brings you here today?"

Since the Prince of Yannan returned to the capital, Princess Qinyang has spent most of her time with her elderly father, and she hasn't even been able to properly visit the Yunlai Tavern, which she used to frequent, for some time now.

As she spoke, Xue Ran immediately instructed the waiter to prepare, "Go upstairs and tidy up the princess's private room, then prepare—"

“No need to trouble yourself.” Princess Qinyang interrupted him with a smile. “I’m only bringing a few jugs of wine with me today.”

She drank too much at the Ye residence the day before yesterday and got very drunk. Now that she has finally sobered up, she dares not be so presumptuous in front of her father again.

Therefore, Princess Qinyang's trip today is not for herself, but for—

"I'll personally pick out a few of the best ones to give away."

The Prince of Yannan was stationed in the capital and did not drink a drop of alcohol. After much thought, Princess Qinyang decided to prepare some for him so that he could drink after returning to the southwest.

Xue Ran understood immediately, "No problem, Princess, please wait a moment, we will prepare it for you right away."

Princess Qinyang ordered a few items, and Xue Ran went to fetch them himself.

A short while later, he returned.

After everything was settled, Princess Qinyang did not linger and got up to leave.

"Princess, these bottles and jars are difficult to carry. How about we deliver them to your residence later?"

Princess Qinyang readily agreed.

“Alright, I only rode one horse today, which is not very convenient. I’ll have to trouble Manager Xue.”

As she spoke, Princess Qinyang mounted her horse. Just as she was about to leave, she glanced back at the tavern, a glint of light flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

The next moment, she grabbed the reins, gave a sharp jerk, and turned the car around.

Xue Ran was taken aback. "Princess, where are you going?"

"I suddenly remembered that I have something important to do, so I won't go back yet. Manager Xue, just take the things to the Princess's residence, and someone will take care of you when you arrive!"

Having said that, Princess Qinyang suddenly cracked her whip.

"drive--!"

One man and one horse galloped away!