The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

Today, although the bookstore is still bustling with people, amidst the noise flows a profound understanding of classical literature, unique analysis of current affairs, and the discussions of young talents, full of a desire for and respect for knowledge.

The playfulness and ignorance of the past quietly disappeared, and a strong academic atmosphere filled the bookstore.

Once upon a time, bookstores were frequently frequented by ordinary people, causing some wealthy children who were originally very fond of them to stay away from them.

In this era, those who can afford the high cost of education are mostly the rich or the noble.

Although they may be polite in their behavior and not openly show their contempt for the lower classes of society, deep down in their hearts, they still find it difficult to truly accept being in the same room with those who are considered to be uncultured.

Under Pei Yu's reforms, although scholars from poor backgrounds still stepped into the doors of bookstores, their purpose was pure and they were focused on learning.

The Xinhua Bookstore, with its golden signboard, has always been a favorite place for the children of the powerful and wealthy. Although Han Yue'er's previous management method was counterproductive and invisibly dispersed these distinguished guests, after Pei Yu took over, even though those noble children might have indescribable complex emotions in their hearts, they had to study with these students from poor families for the sake of the family's interests.

What's more, the existence of the third floor of the bookstore provides them with enough personal space to meet their needs for privacy.

After Pei Yu left, Rou'er respectfully presented Sheng Junwei with a cup of fragrant milk tea, and then retreated to a corner. She was well aware of the difference in status between herself and Ziyuan. Ziyuan could do whatever she wanted, but she needed to be careful with her words and actions at all times.

Sheng Junwei saw her dilemma and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Are you considering whether the bookstore can be profitable from now on?"

Rou'er blushed and nodded shyly: "Miss, I really can't help my curiosity."

Sheng Junwei shook her head gently, saying calmly, "This is not difficult to understand. Although Pei Yu's strategy may not have obvious effects in the short term, as time goes by, people's desire for knowledge is like a thirsty person's pursuit of sweet rain. They are no longer satisfied with a brief browse in a bookstore, but are eager to take the precious knowledge home, savor it carefully, and study it in depth. Whether it is buying books directly or renting them, it is inseparable from financial investment."

As for those children born into wealthy families, it is easy for them to achieve success in their studies or careers. Gold, silver and treasures are just numbers flowing through their fingertips. They spend money without blinking an eye just to pursue higher-level knowledge and opportunities.

In the future, the reputation of "Xinhua Bookstore" will not only be spread among the people, but will quietly attract knowledgeable people from all corners of the world to gather here, making it a palace that all seekers of knowledge yearn for.

In Sheng Junwei's memory, the "Xinhua Bookstore" in her previous life was just an inconspicuous small shop, hidden in a corner of a busy city. But every time she passed by, an inexplicable emotion would surge in her heart, and she felt that this place should not be so unknown.

It should be a place where heroes gather and a spiritual harbor for writers and poets.

This strange feeling confused her, but she didn't want to fall into the vortex of thinking. After all, in this complicated world, mysteries abound. Although she was not an omnipotent wise man, she also understood that some things did not need to be forced.

The afternoon sun shone gently on the dining table, but there was a faint haze between Zhang's brows. The chopsticks in her hand stopped in mid-air several times, and her thoughts seemed to have drifted far away.

Seeing this, Sheng Junwei broke the silence with concern: "Mother, what is it that makes you so upset?"

Zhang was silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly: "Junwei, have you ever heard of the name of the genius doctor Shan Fang?"

Sheng Junwei's face changed slightly when she heard this: "What's his condition?"

Zhang sighed and revealed a surprising piece of news: "People in the family said that the divine doctor Shan Fang could cure the Queen Mother's stubborn illness, and revealed that Sheng Ruijiao had a close personal relationship with the divine doctor Shan Fang, and she was the only one who could invite this divine doctor. The Emperor ordered that she be allowed to make amends for her crime, and if she could succeed, it would naturally be a great story."

As she spoke, her expression did not show any joy at all, and it was obvious that she had not finished speaking and was worried.

As expected, Zhang continued, "But as far as I know, the great doctor Shan Fang passed away eight years ago."

Sheng Junwei's expression was solemn when she heard this, and her voice was filled with disbelief: "Mother, are you saying that the great doctor Shan Fang has passed away?"

Zhang looked at her daughter's surprised reaction and was puzzled, but she still answered sincerely: "Yes, at that time I took A Yu to Baihua City to appreciate the flowers. On the way, I met a man who was being chased by bandits and helped him."

"Although that man looked weak, a group of vicious bandits dared not approach him and could only shoot arrows from a distance. That scene still seems incredible when I think back on it today." There was a hint of sigh in Zhang's tone.

"Unfortunately, when we arrived, he had been pierced by several arrows and was in critical condition."

She paused, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"I suggested sending him to the city for treatment, but he shook his head and refused, claiming to be a good doctor. He knew that his time was up, so he only asked us to send some of the things he had with him to the Valley of Divine Doctors."

Facing Sheng Junwei's questioning, Zhang said firmly: "I was certain at the time that he was the divine doctor Shan Fang himself, and he had indeed passed away."

If the miraculous doctor Shan Fang had passed away eight years ago, then who was the person that Sheng Ruijiao brought back five years ago and claimed to have the ability to bring people back to health?

Five years ago, there was a little secret in the family. Sheng Mingtao suffered brain damage due to a high fever and his mind remained at the stage of a five or six-year-old child.

The ridicule and bullying from peers followed him everywhere, but no one in the family noticed this hidden pain.

It was not until Sheng Junwei accidentally discovered that Sheng Mingtao was moving slowly that she, after careful investigation, uncovered the shocking scars on his body, which were irrefutable evidence of long-term abuse.

Facing the humiliation, Sheng Mingtao dared not resist or say a word, because those evil young men threatened him that if the secret was leaked, it would bring greater harm to his family.

Even a mature child would feel scared by such a threat, let alone Sheng Mingtao, who has the mentality of a young child. He could only endure the fear and pain silently.

Sheng Junwei could not bear to see her loved ones suffer such injustice, and she was desperate to reverse this cruel fate.

Yes, reverse fate.

It turned out that Sheng Mingtao's stupidity was not caused by illness, but because he was born missing two souls. Such a fate meant that he would be missing these two souls throughout his life and would be trapped in a stupid body forever.

But in Sheng Junwei's eyes, this unfair fate is by no means unchangeable.