jdhmnovel Chapter 66 Backer
Chapter 66 Backer
Even if the truth can't be found out, the fact remains that Yu Zhe was sent to Yi County by her father. That's an undeniable fact, and a little investigation would reveal the truth.
For this reason alone, Yu Zhe would never let her whole family go!
Therefore, finding a powerful backer has become her most urgent need!
A few days later, Xiao Fan was cornered at the entrance of Shili Xiang by Shangguan Zhihua.
Xiao Fan said impatiently, "What do you want to do?!" His tone was very impolite, revealing a hint of disgust.
Shangguan Zhihua's heart sank, but she still forced a smile and quickly handed over a small, exquisite basket: "In this basket are twenty recipes and ten dessert recipes that I have written. You can take them and use them."
Xiao Fan frowned slightly, wanting to refuse.
Shangguan Zhihua quickly replied, "I'm sure Good Days Restaurant doesn't have these dishes and snacks!"
Xiao Fan opened the basket lid and rummaged through the large stack of papers inside. The menu listed was indeed new, unlike what the Good Days Restaurant offered. He frowned, his voice finally softening slightly: "What reward do you want?"
Shangguan Zhihua blushed and said, "I want to be your woman, even if it's just as a concubine!"
"You're willing to be a concubine?" Xiao Fan was taken aback. Someone who almost became the legitimate daughter of a marquis was actually willing to become a lowly concubine? With Shangguan Zhihua's beauty and talent, it would have been easy for her to marry an official of less than the fifth rank as his principal wife.
Shangguan Zhihua said shyly, "Yes, Your Highness, as long as I can stay by your side, even as a concubine, I will be very happy!"
"Alright, I agree! I'll have someone bring you to the Prince's Mansion in three days!" Being so devoted to such a beautiful and intelligent woman, Xiao Fan's heart was filled with excitement, and a surge of pride and satisfaction welled up within him.
Shangguan Zhihua was overjoyed and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Your Highness. I will do my best for Shili Xiang in the future to repay Your Highness!"
Xiao Fan became increasingly smug and immediately gave her several thousand-tael silver notes: "Use this money to buy some clothes and jewelry. Dress well on your wedding day so that the people in the Prince's mansion don't look down on you!"
"Yes, thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!" Shangguan Zhihua couldn't help but beam with joy, secretly thinking that the man's generosity towards her must mean he had fallen in love with her. However, she forgot that she had given Xiao Fan so many recipes and dessert recipes; if she sold them to the Good Days Restaurant, she could at least get 20,000 taels of silver.
The few thousand taels of silver that Xiao Fan gave her were really insignificant; she deserved it.
Xiao Fan considerately flagged down a carriage for her: "Go back early, and be careful on the road." He then instructed his personal guard: "Take Miss Shangguan back!"
Shangguan Zhihua felt a warmth in her heart. Xiao Fan's thoughtfulness showed her his deep affection for her. This affection, which was actually only a little bit, was magnified infinitely by her, exceeding even Xiao Fan's infatuation with Qian Fengqin.
As she sat in the carriage, his affectionate smile flashed through her mind, and her heart swelled with pride. The status of the heir apparent to the Prince of Rong'an seemed within her grasp.
Shangguan Zisu, you just wait. It won't be long before I make you kneel at my feet, kowtow to me, and beg for my life!