Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Will You Discuss This Deal?

The next day, after Steward Qin heard that Mu Yunyao was going to meet Tan Lin, he directly cleared out Xiaoxiang Bamboo Courtyard. He even transferred Wei Yi over to help brew tea. Wei Yi’s tea-brewing skill was not considered top-tier, but his martial arts were the best. If that Tan Six-Fingers had a bad attitude, Wei Yi could throw him out directly.

When Mu Yunyao heard this, warmth rose slightly in her heart. No matter whether she and Yue Wang would turn against each other in the future, for now, she felt that getting along with Steward Qin and the others was quite pleasant.

“Many thanks, Steward Qin.”

“Miss need not be polite. This is not Huai’an City. If that Tan Six-Fingers wants to throw his weight around, he will have to weigh things carefully first.”

“I understand.”

Tan Lin arrived on time. He was in his forties and wore a dark blue brocade robe. His bearing appeared extraordinary.

Mu Yunyao’s eyes moved slightly. It was truly hard to imagine that Tan Lin had raised a son like Tan Bawang.

“Greetings, Miss Mu.”

“Greetings, Master Tan.”

“Jinxiu Garden has a new scene at every step. Walking all the way here made one reluctant to leave. Miss Mu’s exquisite thoughts truly inspire admiration!”

Without such exquisite thoughts, she would not have been able to trap his son so miserably.

Mu Yunyao smiled faintly. She knew that the “exquisite thoughts” he spoke of carried hidden mockery, but none of it showed on her face.

“Jinxiu Garden’s original scenery was already good. I merely made slight repairs and arranged some tables and chairs. When the foundation is good, the scenery will naturally be good.”

For someone like Tan Bawang, whose conduct was improper from the beginning, ending up like this was also deserved.

Tan Lin’s smile stiffened. A trace of coldness showed in his eyes.

“I have only been in Jingling City for two short days, but Miss Mu’s reputation has already thundered in my ears. Everyone says that you are the kindest person.”

“There is no question of being kind or not. Cai Qing and the others were pitiful, so I helped them. But if someone bullies me to my face, I will not hold back when I strike. I imagine Master Tan should have heard of the Ding family. Back then, when the Ding family ruined Niyun Pavilion’s reputation, I did not show the slightest mercy when I struck back.”

Tan Lin burned with anger. He had only one son, Tan Bawang, so he had spoiled him excessively since childhood and raised him into someone lawless. In the past, he had kept him confined to Huai’an City. Even if something happened, he could still do his best to smooth it over. Who would have thought that Tan Bawang would cause trouble in Jingling City and be directly arrested by County Magistrate Zhao and thrown into prison?

If not for the sake of this only heir, why would he show such a pleasant face to a little girl like Mu Yunyao?

“Miss Mu, to be honest, I came this time for my unworthy son. On ordinary days, his temperament is mild and peaceful. Who knew that after coming to Jingling City, he would be instigated by servants, and that lowly maid called Cai Qing would deliberately seduce him? Only then did he make such a great mistake. May I ask Miss to show mercy and let him go?”

As he spoke, he actually bent deeply in a full bow toward Mu Yunyao.

Mu Yunyao quickly stood and moved aside to avoid his bow.

“Master Tan, although this matter involves me, what exactly happened in the middle still requires Lord Zhao to investigate clearly. You came to find me, but I truly have the heart to help and not the strength.”

“Miss has ties with the Governor’s wife and Madam Jin. As long as they let one word slip, I imagine my son can come out safe and sound. As long as Miss is willing to speak, then I, Tan Lin, and Caiyue Pavilion will owe Miss an enormous favor. In the future, there will certainly be generous repayment.”

“I only made two sets of clothes for the Governor’s wife and Madam Jin. That cannot be called friendship. They are also women of the inner household. How could they speak to County Magistrate Zhao? Besides, from what Master Tan just said, your son’s mistakes were all caused by circumstances. If Lord Zhao handles the matter impartially, I imagine there should not be any serious problem.”

Tan Lin’s face twitched slightly. Anger lingered in his eyes.

“Looking at it this way, Miss Mu is unwilling to let my son go no matter what?”

Mu Yunyao’s expression also cooled.

“I have already explained it clearly to Master Tan. As for what is right and wrong, Lord Zhao will make his own judgment. If your son made no mistake, who could wrong him?”

“You clearly already accepted the silver I gave you, yet now you go back on your word. You…”

Mu Yunyao interrupted him.

“Master Tan sent me silver. Was it not because you had business to discuss with me?”

“What business could I possibly have with you?”

“It seems I misunderstood.”

Mu Yunyao looked toward Jin Lan.

“Jin Lan, bring Master Tan’s silver over.”

Mu Yunyao handed the banknotes to Tan Lin.

“I previously thought Master Tan had heard that I was looking for embroidery workshops to cooperate with, so you had specially come to discuss it. It turns out that I misunderstood. I am truly sorry. As for your son’s matter, I really cannot help. Jin Lan, see the guest out.”

“Wait. Miss Mu said just now that you are looking for embroidery workshops to cooperate with? What does that mean?”

Tan Lin’s heart jumped. Niyun Pavilion had received the Emperor’s reward, and its reputation could be said to be exceptionally resounding. Countless embroidery workshops were already red-eyed with envy over Niyun Pavilion’s profits. If word of cooperation spread, the embroidery workshops that came begging at the door would likely flatten the threshold.

“Niyun Pavilion can be considered firmly established in Jingling City. The embroidery stitches have also been taught. Recently, many people from other places have come to Jingling City wanting to learn embroidery. Seeing their sincere attitude, I felt deeply moved, so I thought of expanding the scope of teaching these embroidery stitches.

“However, my heart is willing, but my strength is insufficient. I can only find some embroidery workshops to cooperate with. Naturally, Caiyue Pavilion would be the first choice.”

Tan Lin restrained the excitement in his heart and repeatedly studied Mu Yunyao’s expression. Suddenly, a look of sorrow appeared on his face.

“Miss Mu, just now I was truly too anxious. After all, at my age, I have only this one child. If something happens to him, I fear there will be no one to see me off at the end of my life. For my earlier rudeness, I ask Miss Mu to forgive me!”

Because the Niyun Pavilion had spread embroidery stitches, it had received the Emperor’s reward. But in the end, it was still limited to the small scope of Jingling City. Caiyue Pavilion was different. In every prosperous city of the Dali Dynasty, there were branches of Caiyue Pavilion. If used well, this merit would be enough to let Caiyue Pavilion soar to the sky in one leap.

Mu Yunyao still had displeasure on her face as she pushed the invitation card with the banknotes tucked inside back toward Tan Lin.

“I can understand everything Master Tan said. So please hurry and go save your son. I will not delay your time.”

Tan Lin quickly pushed the banknotes back.

“I came in a hurry today and did not have time to bring Miss Mu a proper gift. Tomorrow, I will come again for a formal visit.”

Mu Yunyao thought for a moment, then nodded slightly.

“Then I will receive Master Tan again tomorrow.”

Hearing Mu Yunyao agree, Tan Lin’s heart filled with joy.

“Farewell.”

“Jin Lan, see the guest out.”

After Tan Lin left, Steward Qin walked in.

“Miss, did that Tan Lin come to make things difficult for you?”

Mu Yunyao’s face was full of smiles. She lightly tapped the invitation card on the table.

“This Master Tan is a God of Wealth. See? The silver to buy grain for His Highness has arrived.”

The silver she earned from making clothes could now be saved.

Steward Qin froze. When he saw the banknotes scattered from the middle of the invitation card, he suddenly became delighted.

“This… there should be twenty thousand taels here. Was it sent by Tan Lin?”

“Yes. At first, he wanted to ask me to plead for Tan Bawang. After I refused, he left the banknotes behind as a gift.”

“He was refused, but instead of flying into a rage out of shame, he left the banknotes as a gift?”

Steward Qin could not help muttering inwardly.

Could that Tan Lin be a fool?

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