Fearing that Li Jiaojiao might make a mistake again, Lady Pingguo simply explained the specific situation of Gu Han's family.

Li Jiaojiao's face was almost contorted with rage. The Duke of Pingguo's mansion didn't even have any official positions, while Gu Shen was a high-ranking official of the third rank! How could they possibly compete?

The Duchess said, "Let's bring Gu Han back from the estate first."

Li Jiaojiao nodded, and the Duchess immediately sent someone to the estate on the outskirts of the capital to pick them up.

Gu Han will be back early tomorrow morning.

Upon entering the room, one sees Li Jiaojiao and the Duchess of the State sitting at the head of the table.

Gu Han looked at Li Jiaojiao, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and said excitedly, "Jiaojiao, I knew you would help me!"

God knows how much he suffered during that time.

The thought of his enemy, who was so close at hand, filled him with bitter hatred, and he couldn't sleep all night.

At the same time, after being sent to Zhuangzi, he always felt like he had been abandoned.

He waited day after day, thinking that Li Jiaojiao was ignoring him.

To my surprise, they actually brought him back today! They even informed the Duchess of his situation.

The Duchess squinted at Gu Han for a moment, then nodded: "It is indeed Gu Han."

No wonder she didn't recognize her.

The once handsome and flamboyant heir of the Marquis of Ningguo is now tanned, lame, and looks utterly ashamed...

The three of them sat together and began to discuss matters.

After talking for a long time, it was still just a bald man buying a comb; there was no other way!

The three cobblers sat there staring at each other.

Lady Pingguo rubbed her temples: "Let's talk about it later! Gu Han, you can stay in the manor under the name Da Han and take care of the flowers and plants outside."

Watching the departing figures of the Duchess of Pingguo and Gu Han, Li Jiaojiao felt a chill and confusion in her heart.

They were completely helpless...

She suddenly remembered that when she went to the mountain to have her fortune told, the old Taoist priest had said that she would have smooth sailing... Wait, that's not right!

The Taoist priest said at the time, "As long as you don't offend the important person..."

A benefactor?

At that time, she thought that her benefactors were not just her mother, but all the nobles?

But yesterday... she really offended the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion!

Thinking this, Li Jiaojiao's vision went black, and she fell straight onto the bed!

Little Green, standing not far away, pretended not to see.

......

Ye Caiping's glass workshop became famous because of the glass display on the day of her birthday banquet.

Those who returned from the banquet showed off the return gifts given by the Marquis's mansion.

The people of the capital were shocked.

Glass has always been a precious and high-end item. Now, Ye Caiping not only knows how to make glass, but also makes it more transparent and brighter!

She can even mass-produce them at a reasonable price, allowing nobles to use them on a large scale!

Under the leadership of the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion, glass doors and windows suddenly became a trend throughout the capital, not only for their practicality but also for their prestige!

Ye Caiping's glassmaking skills earned her many points; whether genuine or not, everyone praised the Marquis of Dingguo's family for their discerning eye.

The next morning, prominent families from the capital rushed to Ye Caiping's door to place orders for glass.

Besides the prominent families who attended the birthday banquet yesterday, there were also some who didn't have the chance to attend but had heard about it, and they all crowded to the door.

Purchasing matters are usually handled by stewards or servants. However, since the prominent families all wanted to get close to Ye Caiping, the heads of the families would personally visit her.

Ye Caiping didn't want to leave such a matter to her servants, so she brought Huan'er, Jin'er, and Jinhua to receive them together.

The guests were all prominent figures, and Ye Caiping had a large amount of snacks and tea prepared, making it as lively as a banquet.

Shen Zhiyan and Shen Manman also came to help.

Originally, it was the mistresses of each household who came to visit, but upon seeing Shen Zhiyan present, many of them, with excited expressions, quietly retreated and had their husbands come instead.

Some even brought their own children along, and after finishing the business, they told Shen Zhiyan:

"Second Master Shen... I heard you're currently teaching a student. Would you be willing to take on another one? My son is intelligent and eager to learn..."

Shen Zhiyan replied calmly, "Sorry, I won't accept it."

After a busy day, they received orders and deposits from most of the prominent families in the capital.

Ye Caiping smiled as she tallied the figures, pondering the possibility of opening several workshops in the capital.

The following day, Ye Caiping sent Ye Daquan and others to the customer's home to measure the dimensions of the doors and windows.

......

The Lin family—

Lin Yaxian's face was cold and sullen as she leaned back on the chaise longue without saying a word.

A few days ago, she had someone spread rumors that were unfavorable to Ye Caiping, hoping that the Shen family would carefully consider whether marrying Ye Caiping was worthwhile.

Unexpectedly, that uncouth peasant woman actually managed to create such a rare thing as glass!

The Shen family not only disliked her, but also defended her at the banquet.

How could that woman know these things?

Could it be that Zhiyan was willing to marry her because of these pieces of glass?

Zhiyan loves these translucent things the most!

Now, no matter what the reason, the Shen family has accepted that woman, and she has no chance anymore!

Lin Yaxian felt a sharp, throbbing pain in her heart; she had never felt so desperate before.

"Madam, the eldest aunt and Madam Bai have arrived," came the voice of the gatekeeper's maid.

The delicate white lotus-patterned curtain was lifted, and two beautiful women in their thirties entered.

One of them was Lin Yaxian's older sister, Lin Yating, and the other was her best friend, Bai Xiaohong.

Lin Yaxian weakly raised her eyes: "Why are you here?"

Lin Yating sat down in a chair and felt a pang of heartache when she saw her younger sister's pale face: "I came to see you. By the way, is the Plum Blossom Banquet tomorrow? Are you going to attend?"

Lin Yaxian's face darkened. Given the relationship between the Grand Princess and the Shen family, that woman would definitely attend tomorrow...

Now that the Shen family has announced and acknowledged that woman's identity, what's the point of me going there again?

She attends the Plum Blossom Banquet every year, so why should she not go when that other woman does?

Lin Yaxian said coldly, "Of course I'm going. Otherwise, people will think I'm afraid of her!"

Lin Yating held her hand and said with heartache, "Don't worry, little sister, I will definitely avenge you!"

Bai Xiaohong slowly accepted the teacup that Shangxue handed her: "She's just a peasant woman, all she can do is make a few lousy bucks, what's so great about her? We'll definitely make her look like a fool!"

Lin Yating said, "Also, I found out that Tianbaolou sent a batch of plum blossom jewelry to the Shen family. They are bright and lively. I guess Manman will be attending tomorrow."

Lin Yaxian's dim eyes immediately lit up. If she could see Manman, there might still be a chance!

Since the divorce, apart from the first year when she tried every means to meet Manman a few times, she has not seen her again in the past three years!

Not even one side!

So many years have passed, she's grown up, and she should have come to terms with things that happened so long ago, right?

If Manman accepts him again, then Zhiyan will cherish and pamper Manman the most!

If Manman wanted them to get back together, even if he were engaged to Ye Caiping, he would still come back to her for Manman's sake.