Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend
Chapter 180 - 50 Drunk Immortal Inn

Chapter 180: Chapter 50 Drunk Immortal Inn

Lan Cai’er had been preparing Drunk Immortal Inn for several months now, and everything was finally ready—timing, location, community support, all was set.

Xia Capital was not like Li City; Drunk Immortal Inn, which was a leading establishment in Li City, was nothing but a new tavern in Xia Capital without any fame.

Thus, this time, Lan Cai’er was thoroughly prepared, from selecting the location to hiring staff, she involved herself in everything. Coupled with Ye Lingyue’s wine and a certain quantity of fruits and vegetables provided by Hong Meng Heaven, both were preparing to exert their full efforts.

The news of Drunk Immortal Inn’s opening soon reached the An Country Marquis Mansion.

Due to her injuries, An Minxia, who had been bedridden for several months in the mansion, flew into a rage upon hearing the news.

"Lan Cai’er has actually returned? And she started a new tavern?"

"Minxia, why so furious? It’s just a small tavern after all, with no outstanding brewers or chefs; it can’t cause much trouble." An Minxia’s mother, Madam Cui, the second wife of the Duke from An Country Marquis Mansion, was trying on new autumn clothes at that moment.

Seeing her daughter losing her temper, Madam Cui remained nonchalant.

Madam Cui was originally the legitimate eldest daughter of the largest tavern owner in Xia Capital, Immortal Inn. She was above average in looks but had soft, fair skin. Whether happy or angry, her lips always held a hint of a smile. In her youth, she was very adept at managing, which is why the Duke had married her.

Over the years, nearly half of the Marquis Mansion’s income relied on Madam Cui’s management. Although she was not the Duke’s primary wife, her status in the mansion was nonetheless high, which also elevated An Minxia’s position significantly, making her next in status only to the Heir of Duke An among all the children.

An Minxia had been injured in Yunmeng Swamp, with the lower half of her bones nearly completely shattered by Ghost Emperor Wu Chong.

After being brought back, the best doctors in the city were pessimistic, suggesting that An Minxia might have to spend the rest of her life in bed, which nearly scared Madam Cui to death. Madam Cui spent a lot of money to buy a Fifth-grade Bone Healing Elixir, which eventually healed An Minxia’s wounds.

But it had taken a full three months, which is why An Minxia missed the Ghost Festival banquet at the palace.

Little did she know, as she recovered, the first piece of news she heard was that Drunk Immortal Inn would be opening tomorrow. Thinking about how Lan Cai’er and Ye Lingyue had previously schemed against her, causing her to lose the wager and the Phoenix Egg, An Minxia felt a tingling rage.

"Mother, don’t underestimate Lan Cai’er. In her Drunk Immortal Inn, there’s a Hundred Fruit Brew that only slightly falls short in taste compared to our Immortal Inn’s Five Treasures Brew and is priced much lower." An Minxia was yet unaware that Ye Lingyue had already brewed Rainbow Five Treasures, but just the Hundred Fruit Wine was already making her restless.

In terms of family heritage or current positions in the royal court, An Country Marquis Mansion wasn’t comparable to Hong Residence among the Four Great Noble Marquis, but solely in financial strength, they were unique due to Immortal Inn.

The Five Treasures Brew from Immortal Inn was consistently provided to the Imperial Palace and the nobles and officials in Xia Capital. If Drunk Immortal Inn were to rise now, it could potentially shake the foundation of An Country Marquis Mansion.

"Is that true? If so, we must be cautious." Madam Cui, who had never heard her daughter praise another tavern’s wine like this before, contemplated her words. "However, Minxia, you’ve just recovered. Let’s not worry about Immortal Inn for now; your mother will naturally handle that girl from Lan Residence and avenge you."

"Mother, I knew you care for me the most. I heard that Prince Feng is also back in Xia Capital; I would like to visit him." An Minxia was well aware of her mother’s capabilities. Dealing with Lan Cai’er would be more than manageable.

"Again with Prince Feng? Minxia, how many times have I told you? You should be plotting to become the Crown Princess Consort; that Prince Feng is chronically ill and could die at any moment. Why do you have feelings for him?" Hearing this, Madam Cui furrowed her brows.

Right now in Xia Capital, all the famous ladies are looking for ways to become candidates for Crown Princess Consort, apart from our own foolish daughter, who has nothing in her mind but that sickly lad from Beiqing.

In Madam Cui’s view, although the Beiqing Feng Residence is wealthy, it lacks power, how can it compare to Crown Prince Hong, who will be the future Emperor of Daxia? If her daughter marries the Crown Prince, she will become Empress in the future.

She has been living as a concubine, with the legitimate wife dominating over her all her life. Now she is just hoping that her daughter, Minxia, can make a great effort, catch Crown Prince Hong’s favor, and transform into a phoenix that rises to the branch tops.

"Mother, how many times have I told you, I don’t like the Crown Prince. Besides, you should see, there are so many princesses and young ladies in Xia Capital lining up to snatch the title of Crown Princess Consort. Prince Feng... if you had seen Prince Feng, you would know why your daughter likes him. In this world... there is no other man that can compare to him." Recalling Prince Feng’s handsome appearance, like a Heavenly Person, and his polite speech, Minxia’s cheeks turned red as if she was drunk.

Madam Cui shook her head after listening, her daughter really was stubbornly fixated, but perhaps it was better this way, as she had already accepted an invitation card from Noble Princess Consort Luo to a flower-viewing party. As long as her daughter catches the eye of the Crown Prince, she will give up on her stubbornness.

The next morning, Drunk Immortal Inn formally opened for business.

It was still dawn, Lan Cai’er and Ye Lingyue arrived at Drunk Immortal Inn, all the waiters and the shopkeeper were ready to go. While it was not yet the auspicious hour, Liu Cheng and Feng Xue had arrived, one after the other.

"Thanks to you both for coming and supporting us. Today your drinks are on the house," Lan Cai’er was very generous.

Feng Xue smiled with pursed lips, while Liu Cheng, standing beside her, did not say much, just went in to drink silently.

"What’s wrong with Liu Cheng? He seems down." Ye Lingyue wondered.

"Don’t mind him, that fool is probably still upset about the flower-viewing party," Feng Xue said, her expression also turned somewhat sad.

A few days ago, Noble Princess Consort Luo had sent out invitation cards to Xia Capital’s third-grade and higher officials, stating that unmarried daughters aged twelve to eighteen from their families must attend the flower-viewing in the imperial garden.

Feng Residence also received an invitation card, this flower-viewing party was nominally about admiring chrysanthemums, but in reality, it was an indirect selection for the Crown Princess Consort.

"All daughters of third-grade and higher officials received them? Lingyue, it seems someone said they would directly disqualify our Lan Residence," remarked Lan Cai’er, annoyed.

She didn’t care about some Crown Princess Consort selection, but Noble Princess Consort Luo’s move was undoubtedly a slight to the Lan Residence.

"I would rather not attend this flower-viewing party, but my father disagrees," Feng Xue said, glancing at Liu Cheng.

She and Liu Cheng had grown up together like childhood sweethearts, playing together since they were small, and in their hearts, they already had each other.

But Feng Xue’s father was a third-grade official and she was the legitimate eldest daughter, while Liu Cheng was merely born of a concubine. The disparity in their status made it absolutely impossible for Governor Feng to allow them to be together.

As they were speaking, they heard a rumble of carriage wheels, and on the street, two carriages arrived nearly simultaneously and stopped in front of Drunk Immortal Inn.

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