Chapter 72: Every Family Has Its Own Hard-to-Recite Sutra

72. Chapter 72: Every Family Has Its Own Hard-to-Recite Sutra

"Be a bit more confident; we can definitely make money!"

Shen Yunyao never worries about not making money from fruit smoothies; she only looks at how much she can earn.

After all, she's taking the high‑end route.

"May Heaven bless us; we must make money!"

To open this shop, Shen Yunyao even tapped a portion of the silver she kept as her dowry reserve. After all, hiring staff and buying supplies all require money.

Shen Yunyao herself didn't have much private silver, since she used to be an unnoticed little nobody in the Shen Family.

Relying only on her monthly stipend, it's already good enough to spend; she even thinks about saving?

Worried that Miss Cuiyu's dowry reserve wouldn't be recouped, Cuiyu prayed more devoutly than ever.

Meanwhile, inside the Qing Xia shop, the noble ladies of Jingcheng who tasted the fruit smoothies all had their eyes light up.

This thing is literally the best summer refresher.

After asking the price and learning that even the cheapest bowl costs fifty wen, the ladies' eyes grew even brighter.

Such a tasty thing, and it only costs fifty wen!

Even the most expensive varieties are only two hundred wen per bowl.

"I'll take that!"

"I'll have the mixed one!"

Soon, a group of ladies began ordering one after another.

Not only for themselves, they also sent their maids home quickly to tell their mothers and close lady friends the news.

Good things should be shared.

Princess Huanxi, seeing this, understood that her little shop with Shen Yunyao was about to make money.

One should know that this thing isn't only liked by women; even men can't resist its charm.

Princess Huanxi immediately had Madam Yu arrange for the most expensive fruit smoothies, chilled with ice, and whisked them straight to the palace.

Such a delicious thing naturally had to be shared with her Empress mother, father emperor, great‑grandmother, imperial sister‑in‑law, and elder brother.

In just one day, the name of the Qing Xia Refreshments Shop spread throughout Jingcheng's high‑ranking households.

Everyone who was fortunate enough to taste it could not stop praising it.

…

Xie Family.

Madam Cui also got a portion of fruit smoothie, which Shen Yunyao had specially sent.

Since it's her shop, it would be unreasonable not to send a portion to her future sister‑in‑law.

Moreover, Shen Yunyao generously prepared one for Xie Yanwan as well.

She will someday become Xie Yanwan's little aunt, so she must have such generosity.

However, when Xie Yanwan learned that Shen Yunyao made this, she immediately smashed it.

Madam Cui, upon hearing the news, was speechless for a long time.

Has this daughter really been spoiled?

"Madam, the miss is still young; she's just childish!"

Grandma Li, by Madam Cui's side, whispered comfortingly

"Grandma Li, don't bring up that brat again!"

"I've taught her so much; she usually seems good, but when a little thing happens, her true nature shows!"

"Sometimes I truly wonder if this brat is really my own child?"

"Madam, that's a bold statement!"

"If this reaches Miss's ears, she'll be very…"

Grandma Li hurriedly coaxed Madam Cui.

Madam Cui let out a long sigh, and the wrinkles on her forehead seemed to deepen a bit.

…

The palace.

Kun Ning Palace.

The Empress's chambers.

Xie Zixian, watching Emperor Xi He correcting memorials, stepped forward and gently patted his head.

"Your Majesty, the memorials are endless; you should at least take care of your health!"

Seeing Emperor Xi He so busy every day, Xie Zixian was very worried for him.

A person's body isn't made of iron; working so hard every day will eventually wear them out.

"My health is fine; Zixian, are you expressing dissatisfaction with my vigor?"

"Your Majesty, I'm speaking seriously!"

Xie Zixian, embarrassed and angry, punched Emperor Xi He.

Emperor Xi He chuckled, took Xie Zixian's hand, and said, "Lately there have been many matters; now that summer's arrived and the south is rainy, all the river embankments need careful guarding. After this busy stretch, I'll have some leisure!"

Hearing Emperor Xi He say that, Xie Zixian snorted and replied, "In spring you speak of farming, in summer you speak of rain, in autumn you speak of harvest, and in winter you speak of bitter cold and snow!"

"Qi Yu, you don't take care of your body; do you intend to meet an early death?"

Seeing Xie Zixian even call his name, Emperor Xi He realized that his Empress was truly angry.

"Alright, alright, alright, I'll put it away right now!"

"Your Majesty, since these matters have ministers in charge, you should let them make full use of their abilities!"

"You've taken care of everything yourself, so why does the court keep them alive?"

"That's the logic, but some people just hold a post and reap benefits without doing any work!"

Emperor Xi He sighed, "I've been on the throne for three years, and the court's affairs are only just barely under control. There are countless matters, countless people, and they are not easy to handle!"

"They're the Retired Emperor's people, right?"

Xie Zixian never hesitated when speaking with Emperor Xi He.

Emperor Xi He nodded and said, "Although Father Emperor abdicated to me and resides in Chang Le Palace, leisurely each day, he has not completely let go of many affairs of the court."

"What can I do?"

Emperor Xi He was also rather helpless.

Before being made Crown Prince, he had wanted to be an idle royal, spending each day leisurely with his lady, never imagining that one day he would become the heir apparent.

And not long after, he became emperor.

After his Father Emperor abdicated to him, he became the Retired Emperor of Dayong.

They say each reign has its own ministers.

But now, the Retired Emperor lives just fine; the ministers I managed to promote, regardless, as long as there aren't major issues, Emperor Xi He also finds it hard to deal with them.

These people just overstep their bounds.

Openly they pay him respect as emperor, yet behind his back they obey in appearance while contradicting in secret.

"Your Majesty, since that's the case, perhaps you should step back a few more steps!"

Xie Zixian pondered for a moment, then suddenly had an idea, "The Retired Emperor abdicated before due to health reasons, and now that he is idle and his health has recovered, he is calm yet thinking of action."

"Then why not accommodate the Retired Emperor?"

"Let the old man experience that hardship again, and I think things will be different!"

Advance by retreating, win without fighting!

Xie Zixian's words completely opened Emperor Xi He's perspective.

Indeed, why hadn't he thought of this before?

Concern only brings chaos!

Caught in the midst, I am blinded by power!

"Empress, you truly are my capable consort!"

"Fine, I'll do as you say; from today on, we'll also be carefree!"

Since Father Emperor, though old, is still of a youthful heart and wants to act, then let him act.

Anyway, I am already the First Emperor!

Having ruled for three years, he, Qi Yu, does not dare call himself a wise ruler, but at least he is not a tyrant or despot!

The common folk of the world still hold some recognition for him.