"Then what do you mean?" Lin Cuicui was seething with anger and had no intention of letting her off so easily.
"Cui Cui..." Liu Yingying said softly, trying to stop her from saying anything more.
However, what the child said actually helped to clear her milk ducts...
"I...I..." The next second, Han pretended to faint.
Madam Ye looked very unwell and instructed the servants, "Help Madam Han to her room to rest!"
Without Madam Han causing trouble, the atmosphere at the banquet was quite harmonious.
Someone came to make a package in the front yard, and Magistrate Yang arrived.
Then another report came: "Prefect of Ningzhou, Lord Shen, has sent a trusted confidant with generous gifts!"
This gift was delivered by Cheng Zhuo.
A few days ago in Taoyuan Village, because the situation was unusual, Cheng Zhuo left without even exchanging a few words with Liu Yingying.
Taking advantage of the opportunity while Liu Yingying was in the front yard, Cheng Zhuo said longingly, "Sister Liu, I haven't seen you in so long, and I haven't eaten the snacks you made!"
Liu Yingying and Chen Xiaozhe glanced at him. "How old are you? Still so greedy. It's just a few snacks! I'll have someone send them over after the banquet!"
"good!"
"So you'll stay by Lord Shen's side from now on?"
Cheng Zhuo nodded; "Of course. By the way, Sister Liu, I have some good news to tell you."
"Oh, what's the good news?"
"Lord Shen has arranged for me to become a deputy steward in the Six Doors!" Cheng Zhuo said with a smug look on his face.
Liu Yingying was genuinely happy for him and patted him on the shoulder. "Not bad! You'd better keep up the good work, kid. I believe in you!"
The banquet lasted until very late before the guests gradually left.
This banquet was not just about everyone taking advantage of the Ye family and Liu Yingying becoming godparents.
More importantly, almost all the major industry leaders in the surrounding area are present at today's event.
With the title of Prince of Ning'an and the vanadium mine in hand, Ye Qingyuan received dozens of orders that very day, covering ceramics, manufacturing, groceries, wine, tea, and more...
Late at night, Ye Qingyuan was still in his study, reading through the cooperation proposals from various families, and his ambition soared.
With these family business partnerships, he is very confident that he can lead the Ye family to even greater heights in the future!
Meanwhile, Liang Wenxiu was still kneeling in Madam Ye's room, admitting her mistake.
"Mother, your daughter-in-law knows she was wrong. If I had known that Madam Han was that kind of person, I would never have let her step into the Ye family's door!"
Liang Wenxiu lowered her head, looking meek and submissive.
The old lady glanced at him and snorted coldly in displeasure; "Don't think I can't see through your little schemes! Aren't you just resentful because Ah Ying is on good terms with the Dragon and Phoenix Theater, so you want to use the Han family to embarrass him?"
"Mother, your daughter-in-law is innocent..."
"You know in your heart whether you've been wronged or not, so don't make me say anything too harsh!"
Who is Madam Ye?
Back then, when he was young, Old Master Ye had amassed a fortune, with a large number of concubines and dozens of illegitimate children.
If Madam Ye didn't have some keen insight into people, she wouldn't have made it this far.
Liang Wenxiu's methods were child's play in her eyes.
"Back then, you couldn't tolerate Xue Lizhu and the child in her womb. I thought that he was just a son born out of wedlock, and you were the mistress of the Ye family, so I turned a blind eye and let you be. But on this occasion, Yingying is a county princess. Our Ye family is already doing us a favor by forming a godparent-godparent relationship with her. How dare you plot against her?"
As she spoke, Madam Ye struck the ground twice with her dragon-headed cane.
Liang Wenxiu lowered her head, her face pale. "I know I was wrong. I just feel disgusted and uncomfortable whenever I think of that actress!"
That actress, who was already middle-aged and didn't even have a child, was kicked out of the Ye family.
But Ye Qingyuan still couldn't forget her, visiting her every few days, and even giving her a lot of business, both openly and secretly...
How could Liang Wenxiu possibly let this go?
"Fine, go back and copy the Buddhist scriptures a hundred times!" Old Madam Ye waved her hand helplessly.
"Remember this: never again do such foolish things, or don't blame me for not tolerating you!"
"Yes, Mother!"
Liu Yingying is also staying at the Ye residence tonight.
The next morning, when they went to Shandetang to have breakfast with Madam Ye, Liang Wenxiu was nowhere to be seen.
Liu Yingying knew perfectly well that Liang Wenxiu hadn't appeared, nor had she asked anything.
After breakfast, they left the Ye family and went straight to the Dragon and Phoenix Theater.
Bai Mudan also heard about what happened yesterday, and she was furious!
"You're really giving her too much credit, daring to play such petty tricks on Yingying!"
"I shouldn't have avoided suspicion yesterday. I should have accompanied you to the Ye family. I want to ask Liang Wenxiu what he really meant."
"Does she think I've become afraid of her all these years?"
Bai Mudan was forced to become a concubine; although she was a favored concubine, she had no intention of challenging the principal wife.
Bai Mudan knew all too well how difficult it was for women to survive in this era. Whether it was her or Liang Wenxiu, they were just trying to make a living under the thumb of those men, so why make things difficult for each other?
But Liang Wenxiu couldn't tolerate her. Later, she left the Ye family, not because Bai Mudan couldn't beat Liang Wenxiu or was afraid of her.
However, after several years of planning, she was certain that she could live well even if she left the Ye family.
If that's the case, why continue to be a concubine who is inferior to others!
"Okay, okay, don't be angry."
"I'm not even angry, why are you angry? It's not worth getting yourself upset over someone like that."
It was clearly Liu Yingying who was being bullied, but now she was expected to comfort Bai Mudan instead.
“Yingying, I think you don’t need to go to the Ye family unless there’s something important going on. Ye Qingyuan knows very well that his decision to recognize you as his sworn sister is just a mutually beneficial arrangement. As long as everyone understands this, there’s no need to be so hypocritical.”
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Liu Yingying did not stay at the Longfeng Theater for long, because Wang Dabing sent the village children to deliver a message to her, saying that Zhu Ziqian had already gone back.
She wasn't surprised by this; Zhu Ziqian was, after all, an official, and Lord Yang couldn't possibly keep him locked up indefinitely.
After all this commotion, Liu Yingying was very curious about what other tricks Zhu Ziqian would use to deal with her next.
Before returning home, Liu Yingying went to the market again and bought a lot of things.
As she walked out of the market carrying her things, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.
It was none other than Grandma Zhang's nephew, Li Gensheng.
With just one glance, she could tell that Li Gensheng was not in a good mood today.
Li Gensheng's father was Grandma Zhang's younger brother. He was sold into slavery to a wealthy family when he was young. After he grew up and got married, Li Gensheng became a servant in that wealthy family. Later, with his quick wit, he rose to the position of manager.
In the past, he would visit Grandma Zhang in the village every ten days with some gifts. Every time he saw Li Gengsheng before, he was dressed smartly.
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