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

The air in the hall was still filled with the fragrance of incense. Xiao Yiheng took his seat opposite the Princess.

That was the spot where Liu Wenying had sat before.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The eldest princess shook her head gently, a hint of helpless amusement in her eyes.

Today, she had taken the initiative to see Liu Wenying and chat with her. After Xiao Yiheng found out, he took the opportunity to ask her to secretly test Liu Wenying's feelings.

The princess glanced at him sideways, picked up the freshly brewed hot tea from the palace servants, and slowly blew away the foam.

"Tsk, it was just a small favor, but sometimes I really wonder if I misjudged him back then?"

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Yiheng's face.

"You are the emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty, ruling over the vast land. The important matters of the court, the state, and the stability of the world are already settled."

Even this one matter of love requires my trouble to mediate for you.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yiheng immediately softened his aura, a faint smile appearing in his eyes, and pleaded for mercy:

"My imperial aunt is intelligent and insightful, and has a keen understanding of the world. When my father was on the throne, he would consult my aunt when he encountered difficult political issues. How much more so should I? It is all because my aunt is so capable."

The princess chuckled at his appearance and raised her hand to point at him.

Don't give me that.

She suppressed her smile and said seriously, "You are now a monarch, and you must have the necessary decisiveness and methods. If you still need someone else to subtly hint at your pursuit of a girl, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Xiao Yiheng leaned back in his chair, the smile on his lips fading into a soft sigh.

"It's not that my nephew is useless, it's just that... there are too many monks and not enough porridge."

The princess had seen the people beside Liu Wenying before.

Needless to say, the Pei brothers were calm and taciturn, gentle and refined, yet proud and affectionate.

Xue Bi is gentle and meticulous, and Lu Ye has also engraved the idea of ​​protecting her into his very bones.

They are all outstanding individuals, not one of them is bad.

The eldest princess rubbed her temples, suddenly realizing that this matter was indeed troublesome.

In terms of status and position, no one could match Xiao Yiheng's ascension to the throne.

However, this supreme status became its greatest disadvantage in matters of love.

He lived in the palace, confined within its walls, busy with countless affairs of state, with no freedom whatsoever.

On the other hand, those few people were able to stay by Wenying's side at all times, showing her care and concern, and over time, feelings developed between them.

In comparison, it is indeed a difficult situation.

The princess felt increasingly troubled, finding their entanglements too complicated to bother with anymore.

"Enough, enough. I can't be bothered with your romantic affairs. It's getting late, so hurry up and leave."

Even though the emperor was ordered to leave, Xiao Yiheng was not annoyed at all and calmly got up.

He has received a definite answer to his request today, and Wenying is not heartless towards him.

That alone is enough.

The rest can wait for another day.

After the New Year, the spring chill lingers, and the last red petals adorn the branches, only to fall into the corridor with a gust of wind.

Today, the village has a rare guest from afar.

In the front hall, Liu Wenying sat gracefully to greet the guests, dressed in an elegant spring gown, exuding gentleness and tranquility.

"Young Master Gu, please sit down and wait. Second Master is probably still on his way from the government office area."

She pushed the tea towards Gu Zijin.

Gu Zijin, Pei Zeyu's old friend.

Back then, the Pei family suffered a sudden disaster, and the capital was in turmoil. Gu Zijin happened to be traveling all over the country outside the capital and only returned to the capital this year to visit old friends.

When the government office district was mentioned, Liu Wenying sighed softly.

After Xiao Yiheng ascended the throne, everything was in need of rebuilding, and the most lacking thing was reliable manpower.

Pei Zeyu was promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, in charge of the selection of officials.

Pei Yaojun was appointed commander of the Imperial Guards to guard the palace.

Even Xue Bi managed to obtain an official position.

Now that the Xue family case has been overturned, as the only surviving member of the Xue family, obtaining the position of Right Remonstrator of the Phoenix Pavilion is merely a matter of a word from Xiao Yiheng.

Only Lu Ye, due to his tall stature and striking heterochromatic eyes, was not pulled into the court.

But Liu Wenying knew that Xiao Yiheng had approached him privately, but Lu Ye had refused, saying he only wanted to stay and guard the estate.

The manor is indeed much quieter during the day now. She herself often goes to the silk shop in the capital. If she hadn't happened to be there today, Gu Zijin would probably have been disappointed.

"I'm a leisurely person, no rush," Gu Zijing said, taking a sip of her tea. "This is truly excellent tea."

Liu Wenying smiled gently and poured him more tea.

When Gu Zijin arrived, she saw that the surrounding fields were neat and the houses were in good order, so she took the opportunity to chat with Liu Wenying.

"I've heard that Madam Liu owns several properties and is quite well-known in the capital now?"

Liu Wenying knew that he wasn't really asking, but just looking for a topic of conversation.

She didn't hold back, frankly stating, "It's not a large business."

"With Zhiyunzhuang as the central hub, it was in charge of spinning and weaving."

Yinianzhuang and Yangjiyuan served as secondary facilities, with Yinianzhuang providing a place for retired high-ranking officials and nobles to enjoy their later years.

Almshouses sheltered elderly people living alone, orphans, and homeless people.

Xiao Yiheng lived in a nursing home for a period of time, and after ascending the throne, he began to implement edicts to benefit the elderly.

The government allocated funds to help her expand the almshouse and established regulations that allowed all the widows, orphans, and poor people in the surrounding area to register and receive rice, grain, firewood, and charcoal monthly.

"Now that His Majesty is promoting filial piety, the government has also provided some subsidies. As the almshouse grows larger in the future, it will be able to accommodate more people."

Gu Zijin nodded. "That's a benevolent act that benefits the people and helps the world. Is Yinian Manor similar?"

"That's different. Yinian Manor is a business where you can invest and receive dividends. Several elderly ladies in the manor invested some of their own money, and at the end of the year they receive dividends based on the profits, which adds to their income."

"As for the silk shops, they produce and sell their own products, which is enough to keep things going. If we have the resources in the future, we would like to open a few more shops in the capital to sell embroidery and ready-made clothes."

For a woman to manage several businesses so well without family support or a husband is no small feat.

Gu Zijin put down his teacup and said respectfully, "Madam Liu has a profound understanding of things; I admire her greatly."

Liu Wenying smiled and said, "You flatter me."

A spring breeze wafts through the hall, and the scenery outside is beautiful. One can vaguely see the villagers going about their duties, moving back and forth, a scene of peace and prosperity.

After reading it, Gu Zijing said thoughtfully, "I have a question for you, Madam Liu. What do you think of me?"

There was a mischievous glint in his eyes, but not a frivolous one. Liu Wenying couldn't quite grasp it and asked疑惑地问道, "What do you mean, 'how'?"

"I also want to buy shares in your company and share in the profits."

Just as Liu Wenying was about to explain the ins and outs of investment and profit sharing, she suddenly heard him continue:

"But I have traveled for years, spending all my savings, and I am truly penniless. How about... I offer myself to you and become a guest of Master Liu?"

With a clatter, Liu Wenying knocked over the teacup in her hand, at a loss for what to do.

Knowing she had made a mistake, Gu Zijin quickly took out her handkerchief to wipe the tea on the table.

"It was my fault. Look how frightened Master Liu. I was just joking. I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to see how jealous Zeyu would be."

Liu Wenying breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her teacup, and said, "Young Master Gu, this is not funny..."

Gu Zijin dropped her joking tone and apologized, "It was a slip of the tongue. Please take it as me talking nonsense, Master."

Just then, a figure in crimson robes arrived on the wind; it was Pei Zeyu, who had come from the government office and had not yet changed out of his court attire.

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Gu Zijing isn't the male lead; he's just being mischievous and trying to annoy the Second Master.