Although Chen Liyue has been concentrating on her business these past two days, she cannot be completely ignorant of what is happening at home. Even if her mother has not actively whispered in her ear, the maid in the room will tell her about these things at home.
Jiang didn't want Shen Liyue to see these dirty things in the family. Besides, this was just a small matter, how could she not solve it with her own means?
But as a person who has lived two lives, Shen Liyue is no longer surprised by such things. In her previous life, she married into the Duke's Mansion. In the past few years, Madam Fang used all kinds of means to make money from her. After the Shen family fell into decline, Madam Fang didn't even pretend and directly plundered her dowry. These past events are still vivid in her memory. Shen Liyue doesn't want to recall the humiliation of her previous life, but she hasn't completely forgotten it.
Thinking of this, she waved and called Bai Shan.
"Spread the word that the Shen family's old lady's birthday celebration was entirely organized by the Duke's Mansion's new bride, Shen Lijiao. Ask a few more people to go out and publicize her filial piety."
After receiving the order, Bai Shan went out immediately.
As soon as Bai Shan turned around and left, Lian Dong pouted and started mumbling.
"Miss! Why are you encouraging others and destroying your own prestige?"
Shen Liyue glanced at her sideways and just drank tea without saying a word.
Yuzhou tugged at Liandong's sleeve to signal her to stop talking, but Liandong remained unmoved.
"The Second Miss did that to you. Why are you letting her take the spotlight at this birthday party? If word gets out, people will think she's filial. This is completely overshadowing you!"
Chen Liyue was impatient to talk to her any more, "What's the point of me wanting to be in the spotlight? Yuzhou, you come and explain to her."
Yuzhou sighed softly and had to move forward to explain to Liandong:
"Miss, this move can be described as flattery."
"Overpraising?" Lian Dong was puzzled.
Yuzhou nodded and continued to explain, "It's true that the Second Young Lady was the one who organized this birthday banquet, but we all know whether or not she has the talent. If the banquet goes well, that's fine. But if it doesn't, and word gets out, everyone will know it was the Second Young Lady's doing, and even if there's something to blame, it can't be put on the First Young Lady."
"Besides, if you climb high, you'll fall hard. The more these rumors praise the Second Young Lady, the higher people's expectations will be. If she doesn't live up to expectations, their dissatisfaction with her will only intensify."
I just don't know why the young lady wanted to spread the name of the Duke's Mansion. The young lady just broke off the engagement with them, but for some reason it seemed like she still had an old grudge with the Duke's Mansion. Yuzhou didn't understand it, but he was sensible enough not to ask.
She just needs to do whatever the young lady says. There is a reason for what the young lady does.
After listening to Yuzhou's explanation, Lian Dong realized that he had been impulsive just now, and came to Chen Liyue with a handkerchief twisted in his hand.
"Miss, I was wrong just now."
Shen Liyue ignored her and spoke in a deep voice.
"My business will grow bigger and bigger in the future. It won't be enough for me to have only you two maids around. I will have people look out for more maids. When the time comes, you will become the head maids and teach the people below me, or you will be replaced by the new ones. You can decide for yourself."
After saying this, Chen Liyue looked at Lian Dong steadily, "If you develop resentment or disagreement because of this, I will definitely not tolerate such people around me. You should go back and think about it."
Lian Dong never thought that Chen Liyue would have such intention, and tears welled up in his eyes.
She and Yuzhou had been with the young lady since they were young, and they grew up together. The young lady had always been very kind to them over the years and had never said a harsh word to them. This time, the young lady must have been extremely angry, so she said such words to her.
Shen Liyue was not angry, but what she said was more terrifying than anger.
At night, Yu Zhou was the only one who helped Shen Liyue wash up.
"Lian Dong cried all afternoon after leaving the young lady's room. Her eyes were swollen like walnuts. It was this servant who advised her not to serve the young lady at night."
Yu Zhou was taking off the hairpin for Chen Liyue while explaining to her.
Shen Liyue nodded slightly, and she was willing to say a few more words to the fishing boat.
"You and Lian Dong have been with me since childhood. Although we are master and servant, we have a friendship that has been with me since childhood. I know this very well. Even this time, I know she feels sorry for me."
"Lian Dong is just a little impatient, she has no bad intentions." Seeing that Chen Liyue's tone softened, Yuzhou also wanted to say something good about Lian Dong.
"I'm just afraid that she's too impatient." Shen Liyue felt a headache and frowned slightly.
Yuzhou quickly helped Shen Liyue sit by the window, and went forward to press Shen Liyue's head.
"Do you know that words can cause trouble?" Shen Liyue said slowly. "It's okay in the Shen family, but as my business grows, you'll have to do things for me. If you say something wrong, do you know the consequences?"
"Lian Dong has always been like this. I thought she was cute when I was little, but now I have to think about the future. As long as you're by my side, I'll have the confidence to protect you. But you'll get married one day, and even if I want to take care of you, I can't keep meddling in other people's affairs all day."
Yuzhou never thought about the future. She felt that it was good to stay with the young lady.
"We have never thought of this before. Liandong and I just want to stay by the young lady's side forever."
"Silly girl," Chen Liyue smiled, "I know you've been with me since childhood and we're very close, but why would I want to keep you captive for the rest of your lives? You're saying this now because you haven't met your soulmate yet. When you do, you might come to me and beg me to marry you!"
Hearing what Chen Liyue said, Yuzhou was thin-skinned and his face had already turned red.
Seeing her like this, Chen Liyue stopped teasing her. "Even if you don't consider it, I will always make plans for your future. But don't worry, I will definitely find a good marriage for you when the time comes, and I won't let you be bullied by other families. But you have to learn a little bit by following me. Whether you can live a good life after getting married depends on your own ability. What I said to Lian Dong today was naturally to temper her temper. I have to recruit people, and I hope that you two girls will teach the subordinates well. How can you convince others if you don't set a good example yourself?"
Chen Liyue spoke seriously, and Yuzhou took it to heart.
After Chen Liyue finished speaking, she was also tired and went to bed to rest. After Yuzhou served the young lady, he also prepared to go back to his room to rest.
Lian Dong, who was standing outside the door, had heard every word that Shen Liyue had just said, and was already in tears.
Seeing that the lights in the room were off, Lian Dong quickly covered his mouth and ran back to his room.
Shen Liyue said those words to her during the day. After she went back, she reflected on herself and felt sad. She only blamed herself for being too impatient and angering the young lady. Who knew that the young lady had such a deep meaning behind her words. Every word was intended for her, but she didn't understand it before. She was too willful.
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