This led to all the many things that followed.
If Liu Zhong had known that his daughter and granddaughter would be plotted against and trapped in the backyard for more than a decade after his death, he would have regretted not telling Liu Ying about it himself.
This was so that Liu Ying would be prepared.
However, back then, Liu Zhong saw that Liu Ying was deeply in love with Liu Yuanliang and couldn't control himself.
He was afraid that if Liu Ying knew that he had poisoned Liu Yuanliang and rendered him infertile, there would be a rift between father and daughter.
If he had known all this earlier, he would have kicked Liu Yuanliang out immediately. Even if he had fallen out with Liu Ying and her father, he would never have tolerated Liu Yuanliang.
Holding the letter, Liu Ying burst into tears.
"Father, your daughter is unfilial! You have always been decisive and efficient, but I have not learned a thing or two from you. Instead, I have been manipulated by Liu Yuanliang and confined to the inner quarters for more than ten years! Father, your daughter misses you so much!"
Seeing her mother crying uncontrollably, Liu Miaoyin quickly went forward to help her up.
Liu Ying handed the letter to Liu Miaoyin, who was instantly moved to tears upon seeing it.
I never imagined that my grandfather would be so farsighted for my mother's sake.
Some fathers are fathers, while others are worse than pigs and dogs.
He treated his own daughter like an object and gave her away casually!
So, seeing Liu Yuanliang paralyzed on the bed, Liu Miaoyin felt that he deserved it!
“Mother, don’t cry. We’re out now, and Grandpa’s efforts weren’t in vain,” Liu Miaoyin comforted her.
Liu Ying nodded and wiped away her tears.
"Yin'er, I think Li Ershu is a good person even though he is poor. In addition, he is the county princess's uncle, so I feel at ease entrusting you to him. These things were originally left to your mother by your grandfather. From now on, they will be your dowry." Liu Ying said, stroking Liu Miaoyin's head.
In the Liu family branch, only Liu Miaoyin remains as a daughter after Liu Ying's death.
Liu Ying didn't think about finding her a husband or anything like that.
Her past experience left her with lingering fear.
What man in this world would willingly live under someone else's roof?
The child born will also take the woman's surname.
So she came to terms with it. The things like carrying on the family line and the familial line ending were no longer important. What mattered was that her daughter was happy.
When Liu Miaoyin heard her mother mention Li Ershu, a blush crept onto her face.
"Mother, I don't want to get married. I'll just stay with you."
Looking at her daughter's shy demeanor, Liu Ying was reminded of her own past.
I used to be overjoyed and wanted to be with Liu Yuanliang forever.
However, having been bitten by a snake himself, he couldn't prevent his daughter from getting married.
Moreover, there was another item in the box, which should be a secret medicine that Liu Zhong obtained from Nanzhao.
If Li Ershu dares to treat Liu Miaoyin badly in the future, she wouldn't mind following her father's example and feeding this medicine to Li Ershu.
Then you can just bring your daughter back!
"Alright, let's not tell anyone about this for now, let's go."
As Liu Ying spoke, she closed all the boxes and hid the small box before taking Liu Miaoyin out.
The next day, Liu Ying and Liu Miaoyin went to the county government office to deal with Zou Wenjun's matter, while Gu Lili and the other two planned to take a good stroll around Jiangdu.
Now that things have been settled, the three of them will stay for another two or three days and ask Prefect Duan and Magistrate Meng to help post some portraits of Chang'an. Once the Liu family has completely calmed down this turmoil, the three of them will prepare to set off back to Donghai Town.
None of the three expected that something that would have taken some time to complete would be resolved so easily.
It's not that Gu Lili lacks the ability to buy a boat and sell it herself, it's just that she doesn't have that much energy.
If she were to cooperate with the Liu family long-term, Gu Lili would only need to focus on doing her own work well.
How the remaining sales proceed depends on how the Liu family handles it.
In the past few days, Gu Lili has also learned that, apart from Liu Ying's branch, other branches of the Liu family are also doing business all over the country.
Their connections are no less extensive than those of the Han family.
Of course, she wouldn't give up on the Han family either.
We will still sell to them as long as they place an order.
Not only the Han family, but any other merchants who came to Gu Village, as long as they had goods, were all welcome.
"Lili, look!"
Li Ershu pointed to a river ahead and exclaimed in amazement.
Gu Lili looked over and saw an arched bridge and a small river.
The most wonderful thing is the painted boats on the river, where people can sit, eat, recite poetry, and talk about love – how pleasant!
This is a view that even Donghai Town doesn't have, no wonder Li Ershu was so surprised.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "Why don't we rent a pleasure boat and enjoy the scenery while we dine?"
It seems that Gu Lili hasn't had a chance to relax and enjoy life in this strange world yet.
Li Ershu nodded hurriedly, and Chang'an also said with a smile, "Let's go, I see there are empty pleasure boats ahead, shall we go and ask?"
The three hit it off immediately and headed towards the pleasure boat.
There were people waiting below the painted boat, and when they saw the three of them arrive, they quickly and warmly greeted them.
"Sir, would you like to take a ride on a painted boat?" the waiter asked with a smile.
Gu Lili nodded and pointed to the painted boat not far ahead, asking a question.
How much did that ship cost?
The painted boat was surrounded by white gauze curtains, and when a gentle breeze blew, it felt like a dream.
The waiter replied with a smile, "Sir, the total is fifty taels, which includes a table full of Jiangdu specialties, and a courtesan playing the zither to entertain you."
The waiter's words really shocked Li Ershu. Just one ride on a pleasure boat and a meal would cost fifty taels of silver.
He silently calculated in his mind that Gu Lili was currently giving his mother about one tael of silver a month. That meant that his mother would have to work for more than four years to afford such a meal.
Thinking this, Li Ershu quickly tugged at Gu Lili's sleeve and whispered, "Lili, how about we eat at another restaurant?"
Gu Lili naturally guessed what Li Ershu was thinking; he must think it was too expensive.
"Second Uncle, it's alright. We don't eat like this often. It's good to have a meal like this, and we can broaden our horizons too," Gu Lili said with a smile.
Gu Lili had already begun to make a plan in her mind: if Gu Manor developed well in the future, the stream at the entrance could also be used for business, just like these painted boats.
She had long planned to develop Guzhuang into a prosperous place like Jiangdu one day!
Although it may be difficult, it is not impossible to proceed gradually.
Perhaps, it can even surpass Jiangdu.
After all, the other side of Guzhuang is connected to the sea.
It's not impossible that we'll be able to trade with other countries in the future!
Gu Lili paid the money readily, and the waiter led Li Ershu and Chang'an onto the painted boat.
Not long after they sat down, someone brought out the food.
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