Farmer Lady of Fortune, Imperial Concubine, Don't Be Too Sweet

135

Chapter 135 - Separated only by a wall

"Gentlemen, please calm down, calm down." The innkeeper was all smiles. "This is indeed our negligence, but business is all about integrity, isn't it? How about this? We won't shirk our responsibility. Return these two rooms, and I will try to help you find a place to live as compensation? That way I don't have to break my word and you'll have a place to stay."

"Do you still know how to do business with integrity? I've got my room numbers and paid the deposit, yet you're telling me now that the rooms have already been booked?" Qian Wanjin sneered, "You now want to maintain your integrity over to your guests there, but what about my side? Who'll show me integrity?"

He has already reached his limits after searching for half the afternoon and finally found rooms after all the trouble. And now, he was saying that it was a misunderstanding? If it weren't for Lucky Nannan, he would have beaten him up!

"We're just a small business, so I really can't do anything about it. I beg your indulgence, please forgive us." Despite Qian Wanjin's fit of temper, the innkeeper always greeted him with a smile, which was giving him headaches.

"Forget it. Since the innkeeper said he could provide us with a place to stay, let's make do with it. We'll go see which inn has vacancies tomorrow," Liu Yusheng smooth things over. There was no use in causing a fuss. The innkeeper was clearly stubborn.

Hearing that Liu Yusheng meant compromise, the innkeeper breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you my lady for your understanding. Don't worry. I will definitely arrange it for you!"

Qian Wanjin scoffed at the innkeeper's chest-beating assurance.

Who would dare trust a promise he made when he took back a reserved room booked and his integrity gone?

Leaving the inn matter to the steward, the innkeeper personally led them out the door, and finally stopped in front of a small residential courtyard after several winding turns.

It has gray walls and vermilion-painted doors, with a heavy sense of history.

"This is the place." The innkeeper went up and knocked on the door. After three taps, the door slowly opened. "I brought some people here. Please arrange a place for them to stay. There's been a mix-up at the inn. I also have no choice but to bother you."

The one who opened the door was an old man with white hair. He waved his hand and smiled in reply, "It's no trouble at all. The house is empty anyway, so let them come in."

He signalled Liu Yusheng, Qian Wanjin and the others to enter the door. A young servant immediately came out to take away the carriage.

With the old man accompanying them, the innkeeper took the opportunity to take his leave.

The courtyard was quite ancient from the outside, but the inside layout was very elegant. The rockeries in the garden cast beautiful reflections; the grounds were spacious and well-kept.

It was obvious that the owner of the mansion was sophisticated.

The old man brought the party of four to the guest rooms. Qian Wanjin and Da Huang were housed in the east wing, while Liu Yusheng and Wei Hong were in the west wing.

With the door of the room opened, they could see the layout of the guest room at a glance.

The decorations were simple and luxurious, looking simple and elegant. The beds were smooth and soft, and they were surprisingly clean.

This environment was much better and cleaner than the inn earlier.

"Each of you will have a room, so stay here for now. Maids will bring hot water over later in the evening, so you can freshen up and rest if you're tired. If you're hungry, let the maids go find the kitchen steward to cook. If you have any problems, you find the concierge and look for me. Just call me Uncle Fu." The old man prepared to turn around and leave after giving instructions.