Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Liu Siyue then went to the mule and donkey stalls. A robust mule cost between 8 and 12 taels, while donkeys were cheaper, costing between 6 and 10 taels.

The cowshed contained both large yellow oxen and water buffaloes. The water buffaloes had long, curved horns and ugly skin, looking fierce and menacing. They were terrifying when they went mad.

The yellow ox looks much gentler, with orange fur and a loving light in its eyes.

She asked about the prices. Yellow cattle generally cost between 15 and 22 taels, while water buffalo cost between 12 and 17 taels. Although water buffalo are cheaper, people prefer yellow cattle because they are docile, obedient, and easy to feed.

Although mules and donkeys are cheaper, people prefer oxen. Oxen can plow fields and pull carts, while mules and donkeys are not good at plowing and are not as strong as oxen. Their only advantage is their speed, but what do people need such speed for? Buying mules and donkeys is a waste of money. It would be more worthwhile to spend that money to buy an ox.

Now that we know the price of cattle, it's time for our Bull Demon King to make his appearance.

Liu Siyue came out of the market and hadn't walked far when she looked around and saw that no one was around. She then led the Bull Demon King out and patted his head. "Bull Demon King, you must have been bored in there. I'm bringing you out to see the world."

She led the big blue ox home, and passersby pointed at it, saying, "Where did this big blue ox come from? It's really strong and powerful."

Hearing the passersby's comments, Liu Siyue felt a surge of pride. The Bull Demon King was indeed powerful. But then she became worried again. Would someone have designs on her bull?

As she was walking, a middle-aged man stopped her. "Madam, please wait a moment."

Liu Siyue thought to herself, "This is exactly what I feared." She stopped in her tracks. "You called me?"

"Um.

"May I ask where you bought this cow, madam? I really like it. Could you sell it to me? I'll pay extra."

"Sorry, I'm not selling."

"Then can you tell me where you bought this cow?"

Hey, we can't leave today if we don't tell him. We definitely can't say it's the livestock market; he'll know we're lying as soon as he gets there and asks around.

"I bought it in an alley outside the livestock market."

"No wonder I've never seen a big blue ox in the market. This ox doesn't look like a domesticated one; it looks more like a wild ox. These wild oxen are very fierce, so you have to be careful. Be careful that it doesn't go crazy and hurt people."

"Thanks for the reminder!" Luckily, they didn't steal her ox. "Bull Demon King, if strangers approach you, be fierce and scare them, otherwise they'll take you away."

It led the cow all the way back to the house, and Qingwu opened the door again. "Madam, you've bought another cow."

"Madam, this cow looks quite fierce. Why don't you buy a yellow ox?"

"I was also planning to buy a yellow cow. Yellow cows are usually obedient, but I have a special connection with this cow. When she sees me, she moos and breaks free from her owner's hand to follow me."

When I saw it, I thought, what a rare opportunity! It's just a cow, so I bought it. It'll be perfect for pulling carts and plowing the fields.

Don't let its fierce appearance fool you; it's actually quite docile, it's just not familiar with you yet.

"Bull Demon King, this is Qingwu, our pet. From now on, she'll take care of you. You must be gentle with her."

The Bull Demon King nodded, then mooed again, the fierce glint in his eyes fading.

"Madam, its name is Bull Demon King. What a powerful name! It suits it perfectly."

The Bull Demon King seemed to understand her words and mooed, "This is a divine bull! She knows I'm praising her and can understand what you're saying, Madam. The fierce look in her eyes has disappeared."

"I told you I had a special connection with it, now you should believe me."

"I believe, I believe, I believe!"

Qingwu took the bull's reins. "Bull Demon King, you mustn't bully me. I'll definitely feed you well."

"Master, there's no hay at home. I'll go out and buy some hay for the cows."

"Alright, take this two taels of silver and use it to buy some good fodder, and also buy some for the sheep."

Qingwu took the silver and left, while Qingye came over. "Madam, I'll lead the ox to the backyard. You can rest if you're tired."

"I'm not tired, Bull Demon King. The women in this courtyard are all our own people. You can't be mean to them."

The Bull Demon King nodded again and mooed, "What a nuisance."

Liu Siyue suddenly became interested. "Qingye, do you think I can ride it?"

"The lady wants to ride an ox!"

"I just wanted to try it out; I've never ridden one before."

"It should be possible as long as the cow is willing. Cows are quite stubborn, and they are harder to tame than horses if they don't want to be ridden."

"I'll talk to the Bull Demon King first and see if she's willing."

"Bull Demon King, I want to ride on your back, is that alright?"

"Moo".

"Hey, it agreed."

"Gently help me up."

Qingye helped Liu Siyue onto the cow's back and gave her the reins, while she stood by, ready to rescue her at any moment.

Liu Siyue rode on the back of the ox, and the Bull Demon King slowly walked around the yard twice before she got off and gently pulled him to the livestock shed.

Liu Siyue rode an ox in the courtyard, and everyone came out to watch. They were all worried for her, as the big blue ox looked like a dangerous beast. Fortunately, she escaped unharmed.

Yun Chenxin came up and took her hand, "You're a mother now, and you're still so playful. Riding a cow is so dangerous! What if something bad happens?"

"Don't be afraid. The Bull Demon King and I are destined to be together. He's very obedient. Just don't provoke him. He won't hurt you."

That evening, Ningxiang prepared a feast of nine dishes and a soup. Everyone gathered under the sun lamp to enjoy the food, praising both the sun lamp and the food.

Liu Siyue said, "It is fate that we can all get together. We should cherish it. In the future, we must help and love each other because we are a family. If you have any questions or difficulties, just say them. Don't hide anything. I don't like people who beat around the bush."

Yunzhai owes its vitality to you all. Let's work together for a better future and I wish you great success in your business.

Liu Siyue picked up the glass of fruit wine and drank it in one gulp, and the others followed suit.

The next day, just after lunch, there was a knock at the door. Qingwu opened it and saw a shop assistant from the fabric store. "Who are you looking for?"

"This is the Yun residence, right? I'm Afu, a shop assistant from Zhiyun Cloth Shop. I have something important to discuss with Madam Liu."

"Wait here, I'll go in and let them know."

Afu and the others waited outside the door, carefully observing the house. It was very grand, and the two characters "Yun Zhai" (云宅) were particularly imposing. Although he couldn't write them, he could read them and judge their quality.

Qingwu quickly walked a few steps to the reception room. "Madam, Afu, the shop assistant from Zhiyun Cloth Shop, has arrived. He says he has something important to discuss with you."

"Quickly, invite them in."

Ah Fu was admiring the plaque when the door suddenly opened. "Please come in with me, our lady."

When Afu saw Liu Siyue, he said, "Madam Liu, our master has arrived. Please come over for a chat."

"Okay, let's go now."

Ningxiang, Chenxin, pack your things and come with me.

When Liu Siyue arrived at Zhiyun Cloth Shop, she saw a middle-aged man sitting in the main seat. Manager Jiang quickly introduced him, "Boss, this is Madam Liu, whom I mentioned in my letter."

"Madam Liu, this is our master."

"I've met with the employer. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come and discuss this matter. I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration."

"Madam Liu is straightforward and easy to talk to. I, Nie Huaiyuan, also look forward to cooperating with Madam Liu."

"Please sit down, let's talk in detail."

Nie Huaiyuan examined the samples first and was very satisfied. This could not only be sold individually, but also boost business in the shop. With the Chinese New Year just a few months away, he had to seize this opportunity.

After some back-and-forth discussion, the two finally agreed on a profit-sharing plan: Liu Siyue would take 30% of the profits, and the cloth shop would take 70%.

Liu provided labor and skills in April, while the cloth shop provided raw materials and sales.