If she could become the concubine of the top scholar, she would be living in the princess's mansion.

Everyone in the capital knows that this little princess is extremely powerful. Although she is still a child, her status is second only to the emperor.

When Liu Niang returned to the building looking dejected, her mother noticed something was wrong and asked, "Liu'er, why do you look so unhappy? Tell your mother what's on your mind."

Mom will make the decision for you, and if all else fails, she'll give you some advice.

Wang's mother had watched Liu'er grow up, so her feelings for Liu'er were somewhat different from those for the other girls in the building.

I still remember that year when the snow was falling heavily, a little girl who was only eight or nine years old was dragged to the entrance of her Flower Moon Pavilion by a fierce-looking man.

When she opened the door, she discovered that the man was the little girl's biological father, just as she was about to knock and ask what was wrong.

Because there were many children in the family, and Liu'er was a girl, they wanted to sell her to get some money for their son.

I heard that the family felt their son was old enough to go to school, so they were willing to sell everything they owned, including their own daughter, to send him to school.

Farmers believed that only by studying could they hope to become high-ranking officials in the future. Even if they didn't become high-ranking officials, knowing a few words could still get them a job as waiters in the county town.

When Wang's mother saw how thin and emaciated Liu'er was, she really didn't want to buy her.

But looking at Liu'er's clear, big eyes, he finally spent ten taels of silver to buy her.

It's laughable that a father would sell his daughter to such a brothel for ten taels of silver; it's not something an ordinary father would do.

By then, Liu'er had grown up and was already sensible. Because she was often beaten and scolded by her father and grandparents at home, she did the most work at home but never had enough to eat.

She watched helplessly as her father accepted the ten taels of silver ingots, and her fate was already decided.

At that moment, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least we'll have food to eat in the future, and we won't starve to death in that house.

So, although Liu'er was only eight or nine years old and too young to serve customers, she became exceptionally diligent and sensible after arriving at the brothel.

They volunteered to do all the work, cleaning everything inside and out until it was spotless, basically working from morning till night.

Everyone adored the little girl.

As Liu'er grew more and more beautiful, Liu's mother made a decision to let her perform but not sell her body, and simply taught her the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

But one day, she was unintentionally dragged into a room by a man and robbed.

Everyone felt sorry for the little girl, but Liu'er smiled and told Wang Mama that since she was no longer clean, she would just be like the other sisters in the building.

Although Wang's mother also felt sorry for the little girl, she had bought her and raised her to this age. She couldn't just let this little money-making machine go because of the pitiful and sympathetic comments on Weibo.

Since Liu'er started serving customers, Huayuelou's business has been getting better and better, and it is gradually surpassing Manhualou across the street.

Last year, Liu'er lived up to expectations and became one of the top courtesans in the capital.

“Mother Wang, today Liu’er accidentally bumped into that top scholar’s ​​arms and fell in love with him at first sight.”

"Mother Wang, do you think it would be a step up for me if I married him as a concubine?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang thought that he was just a top scholar, and although Liu'er came from a brothel, she was a concubine, so there was no problem with her.

But then she thought about how the top scholar in the imperial examinations was said to be the little princess's older brother, and that wouldn't do.

"Liu'er, are you talking about the little princess's brother, the top scholar who just came out recently?"

After Wang Mama finished speaking, Liu'er nodded timidly.

"If you want to become the top scholar's concubine, it's not impossible."

As soon as Mama Wang finished speaking, Liu'er suddenly raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and looked at Mama Wang.

Then Wang Mama continued, "Although you are only a concubine, you have already climbed the social ladder by marrying this princess, who is a favorite of the emperor and also the imperial advisor."

As the elder brother of the Imperial Advisor, his future official career is sure to be smooth sailing.

The top scholar is still quite young. If you were to give birth to a son with the first woman he loves, even if he later has many wives and concubines, no one could shake your position.

Liu'er nodded repeatedly as she listened to Wang Mama's plan. She did like the top scholar, but more importantly, she liked his status.

I've been through tough times myself, and now I'm finally free from those hardships.

The husband she chooses must be handsome and have a family with some influence.

"Liu'er, I also hope that you can find a satisfactory husband, but sometimes you can't force it."

If you've tried your best and it still doesn't work, don't force it or do anything extreme. After all, our lives are our priority, you know?

Liu'er nodded. How could she not know?

When I was little, I was beaten so badly that my skin was torn and bleeding. My heartless father even poured salt water over me from head to toe.

Then they were left to freeze in the freezing cold, and they gritted their teeth and survived.

How could someone possibly risk their life for something they like?

Su Muyao was picking out shoes in the mansion when she realized that she had found quite a few pieces of yarn and shoe soles a few days ago.

I was so curious at the time; even in my previous life, I had never made shoe soles.

Back in the dorm, I saw my roommates making shoe soles for each other.

But at that time I had too much to learn and simply didn't have the time.

Now that I've come to ancient times and have nothing to do, I've started knitting sweaters and shoe soles.

"Oh, the young master is back."

The one who spoke was the old woman in the courtyard, who had been bought from the slave market.

I heard that this old woman was originally a wet nurse in a wealthy family, but the young lady of that family was very fond of a playboy from another family.

The wet nurse at the time was beaten dozens of times for trying to persuade her, and was then sold off without any regard for their feelings.

When Su Muyao went to select a few cooks who could cook, she immediately took a liking to this nanny, who seemed to be a capable type.

After learning about her background, she liked her even more, because this nanny was good at taking care of children from a young age.

Moreover, they can cook all kinds of food and take very good care of even the elderly.

Just based on these few skills alone, he's practically an all-rounder. How could Su Muyao possibly let him go?

However, the amount of money spent on this old woman was pitifully small, probably because the person thought she was too old to fetch a good price.