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Just as Gu Mingyue and her group were finishing their meal.

A group of people walked over from the other end of the street.

The leader was a young man in his early twenties, wearing a dark blue brocade robe.

The white jade pendant at her waist gleamed softly in the morning light.

A young woman followed behind him.

Behind them were a maid and three servants.

The woman was wearing a light blue dress, and her hair was adorned with a hairpin with a ginkgo leaf.

As she walked, her steps swayed slightly, shimmering in the morning light.

Her face wasn't very clear from this distance, but her graceful and composed demeanor suggested she had received excellent upbringing.

Gu Mingli recognized the group of people immediately.

They are from the Pei family.

They also seemed to be there to browse the morning market.

The young master of the Pei family led his younger sister slowly toward this side.

His gaze swept over the stalls.

Then it naturally fell to the emperor's side.

The streets of Peach Blossom Spring are bustling with tourists.

Many of them were dressed quite well.

But Xiao Ye, sitting in the middle of a group of people, still stood out with his imposing presence.

Young Master Pei slowed his pace by half a beat.

He twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips, and turned to whisper something to his younger sister beside him.

The young woman slightly raised her eyes and looked over in the direction her brother was looking.

He glanced at it only once, then lowered his gaze again.

The movements were very light and natural.

It was like a casual glance.

But Gu Mingli saw it clearly.

That meant it was premeditated!

Hemp egg!

A competitor has arrived!

We need to get Xiao Ye away right away!

He nudged Xiao Ye's arm with the crook of his elbow.

"Second Master, are you finished eating? Come on, there's more good food ahead."

Xiao Ye still had half a bowl of sweet tofu pudding left in his bowl.

"No rush."

"urgent!"

Gu Mingli had already stood up.

He reached out and stacked the two bowls in front of Xiao Ye, then pushed them into the middle of the table.

"There's a wonton stall up ahead. The wrappers are thin and the filling is generous, unlike the ones in the palace. They'll be sold out soon."

As she spoke, she pushed Xiao Ye from behind and hurriedly left her seat.

Xiao Ye was somewhat exasperated by his urging.

She had no choice but to get up and follow him.

More than thirty people followed suit.

They quickly concealed Xiao Ye's figure.

The Pei family members had just arrived at the steamed bun stall.

Miss Pei was asking her maid to buy two meat buns.

He planned to find an opportunity to share a table with the emperor.

As a result, before they even got close, they saw the emperor being dragged away.

Miss Pei: "!"

Who's trying to steal him away?!

Gu Mingli led the emperor westward.

From wonton stalls to fried cake stalls, from sesame seed cakes to osmanthus lotus root starch.

He only let Xiao Ye try two bites of each dish before dragging him to the next restaurant.

Xiao Ye was dragged to four or five stalls by him before finally stopping.

"Can't you let me have a proper taste of one of them?"

Gu Mingli turned around, his face serious.

"no."

Xiao Ye: "..."

"Second Master, you don't understand. The essence of strolling through the morning market is to try a little bit of everything. That's called tasting a little and then stopping, leaving you with endless aftertaste."

"Whose rules?"

"Ancestor."

Xiao Ye looked at him, so angry that he couldn't say a word for a long time.

He took a final breath and continued walking.

Xiao Jue followed behind, not even bothering to wave his fan.

There's so much delicious food to try, the leader is moving too fast!

Gu Mingyue walked at the back of the group, listening to Wen Yanzhi occasionally pointing out the shops along the roadside and explaining them to her.

Which is the newly opened tea shop, which is the embroidery workshop, and which has raised its monthly rent by 30% yet is still scrambling to renew its lease?

Gu Mingyue felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this and had no appetite all morning.

The Pei family members, no longer bothered with their food, followed closely behind.

As the commander of the Shadow Guards, Geng Zhi was very vigilant about being followed.

As soon as he turned around and gave a cold glance to the group of people at the back of the crowd, the Pei family members would quickly stop.

Young Master Pei would occasionally exchange a few words with the roadside vendors, seemingly inquiring about prices while also appearing to be rushing from one stall to another.

Miss Pei followed behind her brother, craning her neck to find the emperor's position.

Wen Yanzhi led his group around most of the street.

As the sun rises, the morning mist dissipates.

The water in the Suhuai River is crystal clear, and you can see the aquatic plants and fish swimming at the bottom.

There was an old man selling grasshoppers woven from straw at the bridgehead. His fingers were nimble, and he could weave a small, bright green insect in no time.

A group of children surrounded him, craning their necks to look.

The group turned the corner of the bridge and entered a narrow alley.

Various signs were hung on both sides of the alley.

Shops selling writing brushes and ink, incense and candles, and silver jewelry were packed tightly together.

Wen Yanzhi stopped at the end of the alley.

"Master, the teahouse we own is just ahead, and it's also the official venue for the entire Peach Blossom Spring."

He pointed to a three-story wooden building across the alley.

Two old peach trees with lush foliage were planted in front of the building.

All the windows on the second floor were open, and a gentle breeze blew in, carrying the soft sounds of teacups clinking against the table and low conversations.

Wen Yanzhi's tone carried a hint of smugness.

"You can see the entire river from upstairs. The best view is from the third floor."

As he spoke, he looked at the Second Master again.

"Would our distinguished guests like to have some tea and relax for a while?"

Xiao Ye was also tired from walking.

"Then let's go upstairs to enjoy tea and the view."

The private rooms on the third floor were indeed spacious.

Only half of the four walls were built, and the tops were all open wooden windows.

Sitting by the window, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Suhuai River.

Several painted boats remained moored on the river, their lights off during the day, quietly resting on the bank.

The peach orchard in the distance shone brightly green in the sunlight.

Under the tree, two or three old men were playing chess, and a yellow dog was squatting beside them.

The waiter at the teahouse brought out teaware and snacks.

The tea is local Maojian tea, and the snacks are mung bean cake and osmanthus cake.

Sitting here, enjoying tea and admiring the scenery, has a unique and elegant charm.

Xiao Ye took his seat, and the tea master brewed the tea.

Gu Mingli sat down next to him, reached out and took a piece of mung bean cake, then handed it to the emperor.

Gu Mingyue chose a seat by the window and sat down.

She spent the whole way thinking about how to spend her money.

Even if she can't spend the money, she has to find a way to spend the ducks!

Everything you say will consume some task points!

"Manager Wen," Gu Mingyue called to Wen Yanzhi.

Wen Yanzhi was about to step aside when he heard his master call him, so he immediately turned around.

"Please speak, sir."

Gu Mingyue no longer bothered to hide it from the emperor and directly assigned tasks to her subordinates.

"I have twelve million ducks."

Wen Yanzhi nodded.

He heard about it.

The scale of Chen Sandao's breeding business had already spread throughout Jiangzhou.

"I'll give you two million."

Wen Yanzhi's hand stopped in mid-air.

"Two...two million?"

"right."

Gu Mingyue spoke calmly, as if she were casually saying, "I'll give you two pounds of rice."

Wen Yanzhi did not understand.

"Boss, two million ducks, how do you plan to use them?"

"Not for sale."

"what?"

Wen Yanzhi was completely stunned.

You can't sell them? Then what's the point of keeping them?

Gu Mingyue took a sip of tea and placed the teacup on the table.

"Free-range".

"Free-range...?"

"Let the ducks roam freely in the streets."

Wen Yanzhi stared at her with his mouth agape, his expression blank.

Two million ducks roam freely in Peach Blossom Spring?

What kind of scene is this?

"Boss, this is too much..."

Gu Mingyue raised her eyes and looked at the river outside the window.

"Manager Wen, you need to broaden your horizons. We're building a themed commercial district, offering an immersive consumption experience."

"Therefore, we need to have our own unique characteristics."

"Imagine this: pedestrians are walking down the street, and a few ducks pass by. Humans and ducks live in harmony."

Children squat by the roadside feeding the ducks. Old people sit by the river watching the ducks swim. An artist moves a stool to the bridgehead to sketch, and what he draws is a flock of ducks crossing the bridge.

Wen Yanzhi's eyes gradually brightened.

He is a smart man.

"Is the employer looking for a relaxed, tranquil, and natural feeling?"

"right."

Gu Mingyue nodded.

What she wanted was the feeling that the ducks would be stolen away as soon as possible.

The emperor and the King of Qi listened with great interest.

This was the first time they had ever heard of business being done this way.

Regardless of what the emperor thought, Gu Mingyue continued speaking.

"Manager Wen, you must remember this: only things that can't be found elsewhere are considered unique. That's why people are willing to make a special trip to visit them."

"If the guests want to catch ducks, just let them. Let them catch as many as they want! They can take them home."

Wen Yanzhi suddenly understood and nodded excitedly.

"Got it!"