Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Liu Siyue laughed heartily upon hearing her words, "Haha, you're so optimistic. I actually hope you can have a second spring. Spring is so wonderful, everything is full of vitality and life."

"Don't just criticize me, what about yourself?"

"I don't need to say anything. Oh, by the way, I didn't see Ruxue yesterday. Where is she?"

"She went to the prefectural city with Sister Wang, saying she was going to check out the shops there, and maybe she'd be going to make cakes there."

"It's good to go out and see the world, and broaden your horizons."

"Can you look after the child for me? I'm going out."

"How could you do this, leaving us behind and going off to play by yourself?"

"Haha, that's what happens when you're her aunt. You're not called aunt for nothing."

In April, she strolled along the road to the brokerage firm, and upon arriving, went straight to Song Laosan. "Madam Liu, you've arrived. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I want to rent a small courtyard temporarily for four or five days to store some things. I'll come and leave in a few days."

"It's just a few days, no need to rent. I'll take you to a place to take a look. There's a big warehouse in that house, you can put whatever you want there."

"Personal relationships are personal relationships, and business is business. If you don't want rent, I won't rent to you."

"Alright, alright, then you can give me 50 coins every day."

"This house is also on East Street, just two alleys away from yours. I'll take you to see it now."

Liu Siyue got into Song Laosan's carriage and arrived at East Street. "Madam Liu, we've arrived." Song Laosan opened the door. The owner of this house had only moved out not long ago, and the house was available for sale or rent.

I'll take you to see the warehouse.

"How much silver would you ask for if you were to sell this house?"

"The owner's minimum asking price is 800 taels. It's about the same size as your house, but this house has a few more scenic views and buildings."

"You can hold onto this house for me. I'll bring people to see it in the next couple of days. If they like it, we'll buy it."

"Then thank you very much, Madam Liu. You are my benefactor. If you ever need anything in the future, just tell me. As long as it is within my power, I will do it without hesitation."

"Okay, I'll have to trouble you in the future."

As they talked, they arrived in front of a row of houses. "Look," one of them said, "this row of houses is all connected, so you can put as much stuff as you want in there."

When Liu Siyue took a look, she realized that this was a proper production workshop! It was also perfect for storing grain.

"Okay, this is it. I'll only rent it for 5 days. Should I pay the rent now, or when you take possession of the property?"

"Keep the key. When you take possession of the property, just give me the key and the rent together."

Would you like me to show you around and tell you about the house?

"Okay, take me around to see all the places!"

After the two men had looked around the house briefly, Song Laosan took his leave.

After watching Song Laosan drive away in his carriage, Liu Siyue returned to the house. She took out ordinary rice seeds from her spatial storage and put them in one place, put the food she was eating in another place, and also took out high-yield rice seeds and put them in yet another place. After doing all this, she locked the door and went home.

"You're back so soon? Empty-handed! Looks like you just wandered around for nothing!"

"Who says I just wandered around for nothing? I did something really important today."

"Oh, what big things can you do?"

"We bought all the rice seeds and stored them in another house. We also bought a lot of grain."

"You have another house? When did you buy it? How come I didn't know?"

"I didn't buy the house; it was rented by a grain merchant. I bought all his rice seeds and grain."

Look, this is the key to the house. Just now, Song Laosan came to discuss things with the grain merchant. I still have 5 days left on my lease.

Therefore, we must move the grain inside within 5 days.

Chenxin, that house is on East Street, two alleys away from our house. Our house is about the same size, but the view is better than that house.

I asked around, and this house costs 800 taels. Would you like me to take you to see it? It's really nice; you can move in after a little cleaning.

"If it's really as good as you say, I'll sell the house I bought before and buy this one. The two houses are close to each other, so it'll be convenient for everything."

"Let's go, call Qingye and Ningxiang, let's go take a look together."

Liu Siyue, carrying the child, led them toward the house. She handed the key to Qingye, saying, "This is it. Open the door."

"Take a good look, doesn't it resemble the house we live in now?"

Liu Siyue led them around, talking as she went, making her seem like a small real estate agent.

Let's go take a look over there. There's a small garden, a small lotus pond, a bamboo grove, and a small pavilion. It'll be a beautiful sight in the summer.

"Yes, the scenery here is indeed beautiful, and the view is very open. In your free time, coming here to drink tea, listen to music, and enjoy the scenery can really improve your mood."

"Oh dear, our Lady Yun has also come to understand these refined matters."

"Haha, I heard that from someone else too. We'll see for ourselves how the wives of officials spend their time on a daily basis!"

"I also want to listen to music, but I don't know where to go. If only we could buy a piano, we could play it ourselves and listen to it."

"The only places in the county town where you can hear music are the brothels and teahouses. Teahouses usually only have storytellers, not singers, unless you specifically request a singer."

"My lord, please don't go to those filthy places, lest you offend your eyes."

"I'd like to go, but I can't. The madam probably won't even let me in."

Besides, what I want to hear isn't that kind of decadent music; I want to hear elegant music, like a gentle breeze on my face, or flowing water in the mountains, music that soothes the mind and soul, purifying and elevating them.

"There should be places selling zithers in the prefectural city. If Master really wants to buy a zither, you can ask Madam Xu to buy it for you."

"No need to trouble others. I might go to the prefectural city whenever I want."

Chenxin, I'll take you to Fucheng to broaden your horizons and inspire your creativity. I'm sure you'll be able to design even more beautiful clothes.

If one day you walk down the street and find that most women are wearing clothes designed by you, wouldn't you feel very proud?

"Of course I'm proud! I hope that one day all the women of the Great Sheng Dynasty can wear the clothes I designed. That would be the pinnacle of my glory."

"Yes, you have ideals and ambitions, but your goals aren't too lofty. Everyone will definitely support you. Keep it up!"

Everyone chatted and laughed as they toured the entire house. "Let me show you the grain and seeds I bought."

Liu Siyue led them to the grain storage area. As soon as the door opened, their mouths dropped open. "How come there's so much grain?"

"Is this a lot of grain? You have no idea how many people are in your family and how much grain you consume every day. Being the head of a family is not easy!"

Five estates, two residences, there must be over a hundred people, and they're all big eaters. Do you think it's easy for me to be the master of this place?

Several people echoed, "Our master has it really tough. I need to work hard to earn money and share his burdens."

"Qingye, have Niu Dali and the others come and pick up the rice seeds tomorrow morning, and also take some grain back with them."

"Yes, Master."

I'll bring some things with me when I go over tomorrow morning. What would you like me to bring?

Liu Siyue pointed with her foot, "This is the food, you take this, let them take the rice seeds themselves."

Tomorrow, you should also notify the people from the other three villages to come and collect the rice seeds and grain.

"Yes, Master."

"Ningxiang, keep an eye on them when they come to collect the grain tomorrow."

I'm taking these rice seeds with me; don't let them touch them!

"My lord, I have noted it all down. There is no mistake. Please rest assured."