Poet Immortal, Poet Sage, Duke of the State!

Inside Ruyi Tower.

After hearing the shop assistant's report, Manager Sun's face showed surprise, and he asked uncertainly, "Is that man really Minister Chen's son?"

The shop assistant nodded repeatedly and said, "It's absolutely true. I've inquired carefully. Chen's eldest son had a fight with Chen a while ago and moved out of the Chen residence on his own. Even if that kid is bold, he wouldn't dare to impersonate Chen's son, would he?"

Manager Sun frowned and said, "Go and investigate carefully again, and come back when you have a clear understanding."

The waiter nodded and jogged out of Ruyi Tower again.

A full hour passed before he returned, panting. Wiping the sweat from his brow, he said to Manager Sun, "Manager, this time the investigation was absolutely correct. That young man is indeed the son of Minister Chen, but..."

Manager Sun immediately asked, "But what?"

The waiter looked at him strangely and said, "But that kid has already severed ties with Minister Chen, and he did it in front of many people. It was quite a scene..."

He paused, then tentatively asked, "Shopkeeper, the Chen family has already kicked him out. Should we...?"

Manager Sun shook his head and said, "Don't rush, let's wait and see. Go find someone to keep an eye on what he's buying, and see if we can also produce that Frost Dew..."

He still harbored some fear of the Chen family. Even if that person severed ties with Minister Chen, the blood ties could not be severed.

What if they make a move on that kid, and then the father and son reconcile and get back together? Wouldn't I be in trouble?

After much deliberation, he decided to wait and see.

Time passed slowly but surely, and a few more days went by in the blink of an eye.

Nothing major has happened in the capital these past few days.

There were no provocations from enemy envoys, nor any competition for the title of the most talented woman in the capital. Instead, a new type of perfume began to become a widespread sensation among the capital's elite circles.

The price of this fragrant dew is the same as that of the fragrant dew at Ruyilou, ten taels per bottle.

However, this "Clear Frost Dew" has several special effects compared to the Fragrant Dew from Ruyilou. Using one or two bottles while taking a bath will leave you feeling refreshed and comfortable afterward. If you feel sleepy or tired, applying a little to your forehead or between your eyebrows will instantly make you feel more awake.

Of course, its most important function is to repel mosquitoes and relieve itching.

Applying this to mosquito bites can greatly relieve itching. Even if you haven't been bitten, you can apply it to your skin to keep mosquitoes away. It's practically an essential item for every household...

Unfortunately, there are too many people who need this item, but the shops only have a limited stock.

To allow more people to enjoy this convenience, Qing Shuang Fang has changed its policy from unlimited purchases to a limit of one bottle per person. Every morning, long queues form outside the store, with some people even starting to queue the night before, just to buy a single bottle...

The Zhenyuan General's Mansion.

Inside Qing Shuang's study.

Although she was confined here by her father, her mind had already wandered outside, and she would ask Xiao Tao about Qing Shuang Fang every day.

At that moment, Xiao Tao was telling her incessantly, "Miss, I just went to check, and the line of customers in front of Qing Shuang Fang stretches for dozens of feet! How much silver does this shop earn in a day...?"

Qing Shuang clenched her fists, excitedly saying, "I knew he could do it!"

She invested all her personal savings in this collaboration with Chen Chang'an.

Unfortunately, she couldn't witness this scene.

Her eyes darted around, and suddenly she had a good idea. She leaned over and whispered a few words in Xiao Tao's ear.

Xiao Tao was taken aback at first, then immediately shook her head and said, "No, no, Miss, this is absolutely unacceptable. If Master finds out, we will both be punished..."

Qing Shuang crossed her arms and said with dissatisfaction, "Are we still best friends...?"

……

Ruyi Tower.

Just two weeks ago, Ruyilou was bustling with customers every day, and the fragrant dew in the store was in short supply.

But in the past few days, the number of customers in the building has dropped sharply, and even the staff have become idle, sitting in the shop chatting.

Manager Sun sat at the counter and sighed deeply.

Ruyilou's business has been snatched away by Qingshuangfang; this can't go on...

In the past few days, he had people keep an eye on Chen Chang'an and had already figured out the raw materials of Qing Shuang Lu. It was nothing more than wine, mint, honeysuckle, bezoar and the like. After soaking these auxiliary materials in wine and filtering out the residue, it should be Qing Shuang Lu.

However, despite trying many methods and experimenting with the order in which all the ingredients were added, they were still unable to replicate the Qing Shuang Lu from Qing Shuang Fang.

There must be something in the secret formula of Qing Shuang Lu that they don't know.

If three thousand taels can't buy the secret recipe for Qing Shuang Lu, then what about thirty thousand taels?

That kid is impervious to reason, so he plans to go directly to Minister Chen and sound him out first.

……

The Chen residence.

Inside the side hall, Madam Zhao looked at Chen Fu in disbelief and said, "What did you say? Ruyi Tower still hasn't made a move?"

Chen Fu scratched his head, equally puzzled, and said, "Madam, I'm also wondering, when did Ruyi Tower change its ways? Its business is being eroded like this, yet it can still sit still?"

Zhao frowned. Behind Ruyi Tower was Wu Guojiu.

Wu Guojiu is the current empress's older brother and the eldest prince's uncle. He is used to being arrogant and domineering. How could he tolerate that bastard stealing their business like this?

And that bastard, I don't know where he got the secret recipe from, he can actually make something like Qing Shuang Lu, making a fortune every day, which makes her even angrier.

Just as she was feeling both angry and suspicious, a servant came to report that Manager Sun of Ruyi Restaurant was requesting an audience.

Zhao raised an eyebrow: "Ruyi Tower?"

Ruyi Tower and the Chen family have absolutely no connection, so what are they doing at the Chen family's place?

She pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Master is not here. Please ask him to wait in the main hall."

Before long, Madam Zhao walked slowly into the main hall. Manager Sun immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to her: "Greetings, Madam."

Madam Zhao glanced at him indifferently and asked, "Manager Sun isn't at Ruyi Restaurant. What brings you to my Chen family?"

Manager Sun cut to the chase: "Madam, I've come to request the formula for Qing Shuang Lu (Clear Frost Dew)..."

Madam Zhao was slightly taken aback, then asked, "If Ruyi Tower wants to buy the formula for Qing Shuang Lu, they should go to Qing Shuang Fang. What are they doing at my Chen family's place?"

Manager Sun chuckled twice and said, "I didn't know that Qing Shuang Fang was owned by the Chen family. I apologize for any offense I may have caused. I hope you will forgive me, Madam."

Zhao was even more surprised and blurted out, "When did Qing Shuang Fang become part of my Chen family's property?"

Manager Sun was also somewhat bewildered, muttering, "The owner of Qing Shuang Fang... that is, your son said, his father is the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the son-in-law of Grand Tutor Zhao... isn't that true?"

After hearing this, Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then she flew into a rage!

No wonder Ruyi Tower has been hesitant to make a move against him!

That bastard, even though he's already been kicked out of the Chen family, he still uses the Chen family's name to intimidate others, and he's even dragged his own family into it. How can he be so shameless!

She's so angry!