The scheming empress starts by conquering men

Shaodian Sishui did not go to the post station, but wanted to find an inn to stay in.

However, what she never expected was that all the inns that had banquets outside were overcrowded, with no upper-class rooms left, and some lower-class rooms were available, which she naturally would not stay in.

Until the last inn called "Jie Yu Hua", which was located in the south of the city, in a small alley, and was very difficult to find after many twists and turns.

There was a banquet outside, but it seemed like no one was there.

Shaodian Sishui walked in with a smile and stood at the door looking in. It was very empty inside.

The facilities in the house were old and dilapidated. The house, which was already dark and without light, became even darker due to the rain, so dark that we had to light candles in broad daylight.

"anyone there?"

Shaodian Sishui asked aloud, but was thinking in her heart, could this be a shady shop?

After a long time of no response, she raised her voice and asked again.

"I'm staying at the hotel for the night. Is the owner here?"

As she finished her words, a charming man quickly walked out of the room.

"Hey~ I'm here, here I am! I was busy in the kitchen, I didn't hear you just now~~"

The man held a round fan in his hand, half covering his face, and his hips swayed as he walked.

To be honest, she got goosebumps all over her body when she saw it.

It's so disgusting. In the novels she wrote about a world dominated by women, men can also be very masculine. Not all men are like this shopkeeper, neither androgynous. Most of these men are either pretending or are sick.

Shaodian Sishui walked forward a few steps and entered the center of the inn.

"I have met the young lady. You are a foreigner. Do you want to stay overnight at the hotel?"

The man quietly looked at Shaodian Sishui, looking left and right, with light in his eyes.

What a pretty young lady and young man.

"That's right. The inns outside are all full. I saw that there seemed to be a wedding in the city. I wonder which family is getting married?"

While Shaodian Sishui was talking, he secretly looked at him.

He has a square face, thick snake-like eyebrows, and slightly upturned eyebrows.

It’s the same eyebrow shape as the grandma in Nie Xiaoqian.

She has almond-shaped eyes, a teardrop mole on her eyelid, a straight nose, vermilion lips, and big dimples on her cheeks when she smiles.

She looks average, but her makeup is too heavy, which makes her look a bit superfluous and ugly.

He is eight feet tall, estimated to be over 1.80 meters, with a sturdy and well-built body, full of explosive muscles.

There are thick calluses on the thumbs holding the palm-leaf fan, which are left by years of archery practice.

His temples are bulging, and you can tell at first glance that he is a martial artist.

Being able to become a male shopkeeper in a matriarchal society and being a martial artist at that, this man should not be underestimated.

Restraining his thoughts, Shaodian Sishui looked around indifferently.

Only then did I realize that the dining table was covered with a light layer of dust and had not been cleaned for some time.

"How long has your store been unoccupied?"

The man laughed and joked.

"Sir, you may not know that today is the wedding of the daughters and sons of the two richest merchants in the city. A grand banquet is being held. No matter whether you are a commoner or a passing merchant, you can attend. Nowadays, all the famous merchants from other places have come to congratulate you. Naturally, the banquet is packed with people."

"It's true that this inn of mine is not suitable for people to live in, but I usually arrange for people to live in private houses owned by nobles. The price is more expensive than the inns outside, but the environment is definitely first-class."

Shaodian Sishui looked up at him and saw him looking outside a few times with a slight hesitation. When he found that there was only him and no one else, he smiled and raised his doubts.

"From the look of your attire, you don't look like a businessman coming to congratulate me..."

He seems more like a noble.

However, the man did not say it, and looked at Shaodian Sishui with vigilance.

If he was a noble, then she would have to be careful in making arrangements for this noble man.

Shaodian Sishui pretended not to know his vigilant look and nodded in praise.

"Shopkeeper, you have a good eye. I am indeed not a businessman. I am indeed a noble. This is my first time going out to do business. I passed by your treasure place and came in to take a look."

"A noble's children doing business?"

The man looked surprised and jokingly covered his entire face with the fan, leaving only his eyes exposed, with a smile flickering in his eyes.

How impoverished a nobleman must be to choose to go into business.

Looking at the young man and girl in front of them, they are no more than 20 years old.

I think he must be an aristocrat whose family has fallen on hard times and who has no choice but to choose the path of business.

If a noble lady is allowed to go out to do business, she must be a child of a side branch with humble status and must not be valued at home.

Thinking about how Miss Song asked him to secretly find a female actor at a high price and send him to her house for her entertainment some time ago, he had been thinking about her all the time.

Right now, it really is easy to get.

"Hahahaha, young lady..." the man said with a smile, "It's like this, my store is quite old, and all those who come to the city to do business, without exception, will be arranged by me to live in the private house rented out by nobles. However, the price is a bit expensive, I wonder if the young lady would mind?"

"Expensive? How expensive?" Shaodian Sishui pretended to be disdainful. "I have plenty of shell coins. I don't mind the price. As long as I live well."

Hearing her say this, the man's face lit up.

It turns out that I was really taken advantage of. I still have to pay him after being sold out by him.

"Hahahaha, no problem, no problem. As long as the price is right, I guarantee you'll enjoy your stay." The man said, making a gesture of invitation. "Lady, please go take a look at the house first. If you're satisfied, I'll give you the money and the house."

Shaodian Sishui hesitated and glanced at his store, a little embarrassed and said, "If someone comes to your store and you are not here, wouldn't it delay your business? Should I give you more money for running errands?"

After hearing this, the man became even happier.

He let out an "ouch" and waved his hand.

"Look at what you said, you are being too polite, aren't you? You can come to my place, it means you have a destiny with me, so I will waive the errand fee for you."

"Young lady, please!"

He twisted his hips, swaying his palm-leaf fan and took two steps.

Shaodian Sishui smiled and nodded; "Okay, thank you, shopkeeper. You are such a good person. I met a good person on my first trip out. My business will surely be smooth sailing in the future."

"Hahahaha~~ Young lady, you are right. I wish you great fortune and prosperity in advance."

The man complimented with his mouth, but laughed proudly in his heart.

This guy was not only a sucker, but also a clean little white flower. He made a lot of money on this trip.

Shaodian Sishui followed him out, ignoring the calculation in the man's eyes.

After the two of them came out, anyone who saw her with the man subconsciously avoided them.

Shaodian Sishui asked curiously, "Why are they hiding from us?"

The man had a natural smile on his face and explained casually.

"Oh, of course it's because the people I receive are all nobles. They all know how powerful I am, and they are just in awe and fear of the nobles."

He had said these words to every woman he sold. He had no idea how many times he had said them, and he always said them with ease.

"Oh, so that's how it is. The shopkeeper must be of extraordinary status." Shaodian Sishui complimented.

"No, no, it's just that the nobles think highly of me and let me earn some money for running errands."

Soon, Shaodian Sishui followed the man to the mansion with the Song family plaque.

The roads connecting the left and right sides of the gate are paved with bluestone. Unlike the dirt roads I passed by before, this one is spotless.

In front of the door is a tall vermilion door with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes engraved in gold.

On both sides, the bluestone carved Pixiu are majestic and solemn.

On the right side outside the door, there is an exquisite rockery, decorated with various flowers, plants and trees.

There is a copper bell hanging on the door, which can be rang remotely when guests come to visit.

Shaodian Sishui couldn't help but be amazed and even a little shocked.

It was really more luxurious than the gate of her Princess's Mansion. Was this a noble mansion? I didn't think so. I thought it was where the empress lived.

"is it here?"

Shaodian Sishui asked the man in surprise.

After the man arrived, he secretly observed Shaodian Sishui's expression. When he saw her naive look, he was secretly happy.

As expected, he is an ordinary noble, otherwise he would not be so amazed by such a magnificent mansion.

"Yes, sir, this is where we live."