Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

The autumn wind swept through the city gate, swirling up a carpet of fallen leaves.

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenying lowered her long eyelashes and, instead of answering, asked, "What about Sister Wen? Don't you resent him?"

Wen Jingshu shook her head. "I don't blame him. After leaving the Pei family and looking back, I actually feel sorry for him."

Liu Wenying looked up.

"Both of us were bound by traditional ethics from a young age. We were taught to bring honor to our family and to take responsibility. Our nature and preferences were irrelevant."

"Like a rubber ball, if you press it down for too long, it will eventually bounce back."

"In the Pei household, I fulfilled my duties as the mistress of the house, and he fulfilled his duties as the husband. We were simply each in our own place."

Now that Wen Jingshu has completely broken free, looking back on everything, he pities his obsessive and madness, but in fact, he also pities himself who was once powerless to control his own destiny.

Having said all she wanted to say, she said to Liu Wenying, "I have come to terms with everything, Wenying. Whatever choices you make in life, just follow your heart and never wrong yourself."

I support all your decisions.

Liu Wenying's nose tingled with tears, "Sister Wen..."

The sun is rising higher, it's getting late, and the road ahead is long, so it's not wise to linger.

"I have to go now."

After Wen Jingshu entered the carriage, the driver cracked the whip and gave a light shout, carrying them away from the capital.

After walking a few feet, Wen Jingshu lifted the side curtain of the carriage, looked back at the green figure standing there, waved goodbye, and her eyes held a hint of reluctance.

The capital city is vast, filled with countless fireworks and countless connections.

But for her, the only person she could truly care about and miss was herself.

In the distance, wispy clouds drifted across the sky, and Liu Wenying stood still, watching them go.

Goodbye, Sister Wen.

It's winter.

After saying goodbye to Wen Jingshu, Liu Wenying's life returned to its previous trajectory.

I shuttled between the nursing home, Zhiyun Village, and Yinian Village, but the burden on my shoulders was heavier, and I felt more at ease.

As the New Year approached, a plaque covered with red silk was hung at the busiest intersection in the West Market.

On the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month, at an auspicious time, firecrackers crackled and popped.

Liu Wenying stood in front of the newly painted threshold, took a deep breath, and deftly tore off the red silk.

The five gilded characters of "Liu Ji Silk Shop" gleamed brightly in the winter sun.

Amidst the deafening sounds of gongs and drums, she turned and bowed to the onlookers, a faint, bright smile playing on her lips.

Finally, just before the end of the year, she opened a shop on the most bustling street in the capital.

In the past, Zhiyunzhuang had to rely on other merchants for sales, and was always subject to their control and had to act according to their wishes.

Now that we have built our own shops, produce and sell our own products, and have the customer base we've built up at Yinianzhuang, we no longer need to rely on others.

On the auspicious day of the opening, regular customers who had received the news beforehand sent their servants to offer their congratulations.

The elderly gentlemen and ladies who frequented Yinianzhuang were very sentimental and not only sent congratulatory gifts, but also had the women in their families come to select fabrics.

For a time, the air was filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the sounds of laughter.

The shop was packed with customers, and business was booming. Its opening day success surpassed that of many long-established silk shops in the capital.

What surprised Liu Wenying the most was that people from the Princess's residence also came.

A well-dressed palace maid, accompanied by two young maids, walked straight to the counter. Dressed in palace attire, they were anything but discreet, attracting the attention of passersby and customers.

Palace servant: "His Highness heard that Miss Liu has opened a silk shop, and specially ordered this old servant to select some fabrics to make winter clothes. His Highness said that he wants the most fashionable patterns, and the fabric must be soft and skin-friendly."

The shop fell silent for a moment. Everyone knew that the princess rarely left her home, and all her daily necessities were made in the royal palace. The things from ordinary shops were simply not worth her attention.

Now that she's sending people to make purchases so openly and blatantly, it's clearly to support and establish authority for this newly opened shop.

At the same time, Liu Wenying also understood and solemnly bowed.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will personally select the items and send them to your residence tomorrow for your inspection."

The palace maid nodded and then left.

As soon as she left, the people who had been watching outside the shop rushed over. If even the princess favored the fabric, how could it be bad?

By the afternoon, several of the shop's best-selling fabrics had sold out.

Liu Wenying instructed Ling'er to go to the back storeroom to take inventory when suddenly an old man strolled in.

He was around fifty years old, with a lean face and neatly combed hair and beard.

The shop was filled with various brocades, all of exquisite texture and elegant patterns.

He circled around and finally stopped in front of a soft silk gauze.

Master Li: "This bolt, and that crab-shell patterned satin over there, do you still have any?"

Liu Wenying stepped forward apologetically and said, "I'm so sorry, both of these are sold out today."

Seeing the regret on his face, she added, "If you're not in a hurry, sir, could you leave your address? Once the new goods arrive, I'll send someone to your residence to take a look."

"Alright, if there's no stock, then we won't wait for it. From now on, I'll pre-order all the silks from your shop and have them delivered to your door monthly."

Liu Wenying was overjoyed; this was a long-term, large order, made through regular monthly purchases.

"Thank you for your patronage, sir. May I ask what colors and materials you prefer, how many you require each month, and if there are any special requirements?"

Mr. Li stated his preferences and required specifications, and finally added calmly, "No matter what the market price is in the future, I am willing to pay double."

The price is double that of ordinary merchants, far exceeding their profits, making it an incredibly generous offer.

A genuine look of surprise flashed across Liu Wenying's eyes. There is no such thing as a free lunch; such a high-priced order was far too preferential.

As if seeing through her doubts, Master Li stated his only request.

"I can double the price, but there's one rule: the person who delivers the satin and accounts every month must be Manager Liu himself. I don't believe in or accept anyone else running errands for me."

So that's why.

Liu Wenying understood and nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, sir, I've got it. From now on, I'll personally deliver the new satin to your residence every month when it's finished. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, we can discuss and adjust it on the spot."

The other party demands meticulousness, and if the person handling the process is not knowledgeable, mistakes are indeed easy to make.

With the long-term order secured and a sure-fire profitable deal settled, Liu Wenying felt much more at ease.

They assumed it was a distinguished guest who was cautious and valued the person handling the transaction, and didn't think much of the other hidden reasons.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye, and a new batch of finely woven silks was completed.

Liu Wenying prepared her belongings and, with Ling'er in tow, went to the Li residence according to the address.

The winter was cold, and the gates of the Li family mansion were tightly closed. The vermilion gates were solemn, and the high walls were orderly, making it look like the residence of a distinguished family with a rich heritage.

The two men informed the gatekeeper of their purpose and were led into the mansion.

Stepping inside, one notices the difference. The entire mansion is unusually quiet. In this vast courtyard, there are only two gatekeepers and three or four servants, making it seem unlike the homes of ordinary wealthy families.

Ling'er looked around and whispered in confusion, "Master, this Li residence is too quiet. There's not a bit of liveliness or liveliness here."

"Shh," Liu Wenying told her to be quiet.

Perhaps the host family prefers quiet and dislikes noise, and has a reserved nature, hence the house is quiet and has few guests.

They're just doing things for money; you can't investigate anything else.

Liu Wenying and Ling'er were led to the flower hall. After putting down the newly made silks, they were about to take their leave. The gatekeeper even offered them some hot tea before they left.

After some refusals, the two were finally able to escape.

After leaving the flower hall, Liu Wenying paused slightly, looked back but saw nothing.

She just had a strange feeling of being watched; it was probably just her imagination because she'd been too tired lately.

Without delving further, Liu Wenying led Ling'er back to the shop to get busy.

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