After the eldest daughter was reborn, the whole family knelt down and begged for forgiveness

This was her first meeting with Lin Shaoshu in Kyoto. She had to make a very good impression on Lin Shaoshu, so Ye Jin used almost all of her best makeup tricks.

Her face was not stunning, but with her superb makeup skills, she could make it look 70% to 80% beautiful. However...

Ye Jin's mind suddenly emerged with Xiao Xuetang's face, which was not made up but still very beautiful. She was so angry that she threw the powder in her hand.

Qiao Niang has become accustomed to Ye Jin's occasional strange remarks, and his condescending look as if he views people as ants.

In fact, Qiao Niang was also quite puzzled. When the Marquis and his wife took in Ye Jin, Ye Jin was just a refugee of unknown origin with no native place. His status was even lower than that of the maids serving the Xiao family at that time. Why was she so arrogant?

But in her heart she had to admit that Ye Jin did have some abilities. It only took her three years to become the mistress of the Jingzhou prefectural government. She was also good at business and established the Ye's business, becoming quite wealthy.

but……

The money they had in Jingzhou was not enough to support themselves in Kyoto.

Thinking about all the money she had spent these days but had not gained anything in the Marquis' Mansion, Qiao Niang felt very distressed and said, "Oh, girl, these rouge and powder are expensive. We spent a lot of money on this trip to Kyoto. We have already spent most of our savings on the Marquis' Mansion. We have to be frugal."

Qiao Niang limped and picked up the box on the ground.

Ye Jin sold his shop in Jingzhou and returned to Kyoto, bringing with him a lot of silver, which he thought would last him at least a year or two.

But Ye Jin underestimated this Marquisate, it was simply a bottomless pit!

In order to please the old lady, Ye Jin spent a lot of money.

Also, yesterday she and Xie took over the duties of housekeeper. In order to take care of the housekeepers, Ye Jin spent a lot of money.

It would be a lie to say that it doesn't hurt.

Qiao Niang was still there, not knowing how to read people's expressions, and she was still nagging: "Miss, our shop hasn't even expanded yet and we've already spent half of our money. We should be more frugal."

So Ye Jin sneered, glanced at Qiao Niang, and said in a pretentious manner: "It's just a little silver, but you are so distressed. It's true that the pedantic ancients are very shallow. Little do they know that I just spent a little silver to pave the way for the future."

Oh, how can this little bit of money be compared to the future position of queen?

Not to mention, Lin Shaoshu is handsome, which is rare in the world. Ye Jin feels that this life is worth it to be with such a man for the rest of his life!

Qiao Niang had become accustomed to Ye Jin's sarcastic remarks and ambiguous words from time to time. She silently picked up the fallen cosmetics and powder, put them away, and went to prepare a carriage for Ye Jin.

If Ye Jin could become the prince's consort, then she would also be able to rise to higher positions along with her family, and this would be a top priority!

……

Hong Fu is bright and cheerful, and Lin Shu has a gentle personality. Although he is dressed in plain clothes, one can still see his noble character and bearing.

Xiao Xuetang could see the shadow of Xie San in Lin Shu, so every time she saw Lin Shu, she would greet him respectfully: "Hello, Uncle Lin."

Lin Shu...

Seeing Xiao Xuetang leaning against Hongfu and calling her sister sweetly, and respectfully calling him uncle, his cold expression twisted for a moment.

But after a short while, he quickly recovered and said to Xiao Xuetang, "Miss Xiao, are you short of money recently?"

As far as he knew, although the Xie family was exiled, they left a lot of things to Xiao Xuetang. Of course, Xiao Xuetang had also been secretly supporting the Xie family over the years.

But apart from lack of money, Lin Shu couldn't understand what could make a noble lady from a noble family humble herself and start doing business?

It wasn't that he looked down on businessmen, his wife was a businessperson, but the family tradition of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was strict, and Xiao Xuetang had been taught in the "Female Training" and "Female Precepts" since she was a child, so he couldn't understand...

"Maybe it's because of the Marquis' Mansion, or something happened to the Third Prince?"

Lin Shu and Mr. Xie Sanye were close friends. When they were together in the past, Mr. Xie Sanye always talked about her well-behaved and lovely niece. She even complained a little about the only stupid thing that the wise and powerful Emperor Huai Min did, which was to make Xiao Xuetang and Lin Shaoshu get engaged.

Even in the eyes of outsiders, Lin Shaoshu is a prince, handsome, talented, and he and Xiao Xuetang have been childhood sweethearts, so the two of them being together is simply a match made in heaven.

But Mr. Xie just doesn't like Lin Shaoshu.

It's probably a bit like the delicate feeling of having your own carefully grown cabbage bulged...

Lin Shu had no daughter and had never raised a niece, so he could not quite understand Xie San's feelings.

But thanks to Xie San, Lin Shu still had some understanding of Xiao Xuetang's personality.

This girl is good in every way except that she is a little old-fashioned and pedantic. She regards the Marquis's family and her fiancé as more important than her life.

who knew...

"Uncle Lin, you misunderstood. I'm not doing this for others, I'm just thinking about myself!"

When Xiao Xuetang said this, his tone was very firm, and there was a light in his eyes that had never been there before.

After a while, Xiao Xuetang said, "The people in the Marquis' Mansion don't know about this, and they don't need to know. I can make the decision on my own."

Xiao Xuetang didn't notice that her tone was extremely cold when she mentioned the Marquis' Mansion, but she looked free and easy.

Lin Shu clapped his hands and cheered: "Good girl, now I finally believe that you are Xie San's biological niece."

Hong Fu glanced at Lin Shu in a reproachful manner and said, "Stop adding fuel to the fire."

At this point, he looked at Xiao Xuetang again and asked with a worried look: "Xuetang, have you been wronged at home?"

Xiao Xuetang did not hide it from them and told them about the Yong'an Marquis and his wife. Hong Fu was so angry that she scolded, "What foolish parents you are. You have been filial to your parents in the Marquis' Mansion for the past few years, but they not only don't remember your kindness, but also listen to an adopted daughter. They are simply blind."

Xiao Xuetang had been angry before, but now that he had lived a new life, he had naturally become more open-minded. He said to Hong Fu, "Speaking of which, I have one more thing I want to ask Uncle Lin today..."

Xiao Xuetang looked hesitant for once.

Lin Shu smiled and said, "The friendship between your uncle and I is such that if you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

Xiao Xuetang then said, "Uncle Lin, how did you sever ties with the Lin family and set up your own business?"

After the words fell, the originally lively atmosphere fell silent for a moment...

In the letter, Xie San had briefly mentioned the story of Lin Shu and Hong Fu. It turned out that Lin Shu came from a prominent family, and Hong Fu was the daughter of a Hu merchant.

When Lin Shu went to travel in Mobei, he unexpectedly encountered bandits, was robbed of his silver and injured, and was rescued by Hong Fu's caravan.

Lin Shu fell in love with Hong Fu at first sight, so he brought Hong Fu back to the Lin family and wanted to marry her.

However, the Lin family was a prominent family, and their union was opposed by their elders. In the end, Lin Shu severed his family ties for Hong Fu, and the couple came to Kyoto.

At this moment, Lin Shu saw that Xiao Xuetang was asking seriously and it didn't seem like a joke, so his expression gradually became serious...