How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 538: Once It Begins, the Rest Gets Difficult

Chapter 538: Chapter 538: Once It Begins, the Rest Gets Difficult

It wasn’t until Tang Zan and Pei Shu’er left that Tang Peizhong followed behind Tang Zan.

"Zan’er, let those people stay in the courtyard. Your grandmother has already agreed, and given her old age, all she wants to see is the complete family of her children and grandchildren."

Tang Zan nodded: "Summon someone to pass down my orders. Those people are to stay in their respective courtyards and are not allowed to go elsewhere. If they want to go out, they may do so with the steward, but they must not meet my mother, or else they will be directly expelled from the mansion."

Upon hearing this, Tang Peizhong’s expression changed slightly.

He instinctively wanted to stop him but considered that in the current Prince Zhan Mansion, Tang Zan was in charge.

He glanced at Liu Xu, who turned away, apparently still holding some lingering anger.

The actions of Tang Zan and Liu Xu were already quite benevolent.

Tang Zan was trying his best to keep his mother from being too aggrieved.

However, now that these people had returned, avoiding them was not that simple.

Initially, it could still be adhered to.

Eventually, half a month later, Aunt Zhao’s eldest daughter Tang Wanying reached marriageable age.

So she entrusted the steward to ask Old Madam Tang for help.

Frankly, Tang Peizhong’s concubines were quite favored by the elderly lady, at least more than Liu Xu.

Even their children often appeared in front of Old Madam Tang, and their bonds were rather deep.

After all, over ten years of emotions, calling her grandmother for so many years, she wouldn’t just ignore them.

Aunt Zhao’s request was simple.

It was merely for Tang Wanying to be in the hall when people came to see her, rather than in the narrow side courtyard.

This way, her in-laws might regard her more highly.

Frankly, this request wasn’t considered excessive in Old Madam Tang’s eyes.

Either way, Tang Wanying was getting married, and this was the last thing her family could do for her.

Once Old Madam Tang granted the request, Aunt Zhao whispered a query.

"Old Madam, what about the previous War King’s order..."

Old Madam Tang’s face showed some displeasure.

"I can make the call on this."

Aunt Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.

The next day, Old Madam Tang personally arranged for people to prepare refreshments, then had them eat in the main hall.

Liu Xu was momentarily stunned when she saw Tang Wanying and felt slightly odd seeing Aunt Zhao.

Liu Xu asked, "What’s going on here?"

Lan Zhi hurried to inquire, then reported back to Liu Xu.

Liu Xu nodded, even though she had some opinions about Old Madam Tang not consulting her, but as Old Madam Tang thought, this wasn’t excessive behavior.

After all, it was a major affair for a young lady.

She returned to her room, and upon knowing the situation, Pei Shu’er specifically came to see Liu Xu.

"Mother, now that this matter has begun, the future won’t be so simple."

Liu Xu said, "It doesn’t matter. As long as we send these girls away, it will be fine."

Pei Shu’er nodded; since Liu Xu didn’t mind, she was even less concerned.

That day, she took Liu Xu out to choose a shop, and by the way, took Liu Xu out for a distraction.

Busier places were indeed bustling, and those buildings and shops were not for sale.

Pei Shu’er was now looking at locations found by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

Not on the main Chang’an Street but on Yong’an Street.

This was a wide but not heavily trafficked new street.

These shops were fairly decent, even if not as ideal as those on the main street, but they weren’t in the suburbs, either, with reasonable foot traffic.

Pei Shu’er had a look and felt it was fine, so she finalized it.

There was a restaurant nearby that was quite famous in the capital.

It was called Drunken Immortal, second only to Xiangke Inn.

The foot traffic on this section of the street was almost entirely due to Drunken Immortal.

As for other buildings, none were as good as the one currently for sale.

Liu Xu said, "Shu’er, with such a well-established shop here, even if you open one here, it might be hard to break even in the short term."

Pei Shu’er smiled: "No, mother, I just want to open here."

She knew this Drunken Immortal was one of Pei Lingling’s assets.

Given Pei Lingling’s intent to harm her, if she just accepted it, would she still be Pei Shu’er?

That day, Pei Shu’er purchased the building for 3000 taels.

Bought several shops across the street for 4000 taels, and paid high prices to buy out some neighboring shops.

The aim was to create her own industrial park.

The next morning, Pei’s Restaurant opened.

Across the street, Pei’s Pastry Shop opened as well, with Pei’s Trading House under renovation.

Her enterprises were always opened together, convenient for management, and for transforming between customers.

On the opening day, the restaurant was rather empty, while the neighboring Drunken Immortal was thriving due to promotions and performances.

Liu Xu was anxious for Pei Shu’er: "Shu’er, you’ve invested so much, but earned so little; what can be done?"

Pei Shu’er wasn’t worried.

"It’s alright, mother, don’t worry, we’ll soon break even."

Gradually, customers entered Pei’s Restaurant.

The reason for entering wasn’t an attraction to Pei’s Restaurant.

It was simply because the neighboring one had no available seating and they didn’t want to wait.

This group of people were merchants, and dining out also presented business partnership opportunities.

Pei Shu’er arranged for them in a quiet private room; a servant took order, and the cook prepared dishes.

Before the meal, Pei Shu’er brought neatly-cut pastries into the private room.

"Please enjoy, if you finish, you may order, tea is complimentary."

It was the perfect remedy for hunger, providing a little sustenance before dining was indeed best.

Upon tasting, they were so delicious they nearly swallowed their tongues.

They thought any merchant opening next to Drunken Immortal might be foolish.

Unexpectedly, this restaurant had merit.

Given the appetizers were so good, even if the main courses weren’t, the memory it left would suffice.

Someone inquired of the servant.

"Could you serve another round of those pastries?"

The servant kindly replied, "Sir, consuming too many appetizers may affect your main meal later. However, if you wish, you may purchase them; we only provide one complimentary round of appetizers."

They were enjoying themselves so much, they didn’t mind spending a little more money.

When they finally tasted the main dishes, they were surprised.

Truly, the flavor here was so good; why was it not yet popular?

Because of the stir-fried dishes, the surroundings were filled with the aroma.

Another group of customers entered the hall.

Zihuan quickly welcomed them.

"Please come in, here’s our menu."

These people observed that the prices were fair and immediately found a table to sit. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Zihuan smiled again: "Because we just opened, meals here are offered at an extra twenty percent off the regular price."

They were quite pleased, but couldn’t help wondering if it was so cheap, might the taste be questionable?