The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

After everyone left the old lady's courtyard, Yang Qi wanted to have a good talk with Xu, but when Xu saw that Yang Qi looked tired, obviously busy all day, she told Yang Qi to go back to the courtyard and rest, and it would not be too late to talk tomorrow if there was anything to say.

Although Yang Qi had not returned to the mansion for several months, everything in Linhu Courtyard was just as it had been when he had just left.

Mama He and the other maids and old women all performed their duties and managed all the affairs in the yard in an orderly manner.

"Miss, you're finally back!" Upon seeing Yang Qi, Mother He came forward and said with a happy face, "Water and meals have been prepared for you."

After learning the news that the young lady was returning home today, Mother He began to prepare all the necessary matters.

A few months ago, Yang Qi took Nanny Zhu into the palace with her, considering that she had been in the palace before and had rich experience. If she had known that Yang Qi would stay in the palace for such a long time, Mother He would definitely have stayed with Yang Qi without hesitation.

"Mom, thank you for your hard work." Yang Qi said to He's mother with a smile, "I have not been at home for some time. Thanks to your hard work, this yard is so well organized."

Looking at all this, Yang Qi knew very well that Mother He must have put in a lot of effort during the time when she was away.

In addition to the various affairs of Linhu Courtyard that require Mother He's care, some simple matters of Guangming Hall also require her to worry about.

After Yang Qi and others entered the house, Mother He finally had the opportunity to tell Yang Qi in detail about the recent situation in the Duke's Mansion.

Just as Yang Qi had expected when he went upstairs, the Duke's Mansion was greatly affected by the events between the Fifth Prince and the Marquis of Yongyi's Mansion.

Not only were the people in the mansion often ostracized by the outside world on a daily basis, but all of the businesses of the Duke's Mansion, such as shops and farms, were also implicated.

Even Yang Qi's businesses such as Xiaoyu Zhuang and Guangming Tang have suffered from external exclusion.

Mother He took out the account books for this period and reported them to Yang Qi item by item.

Guangming Hall was originally developed from Guangming Pharmacy. It was able to open in Caoshi market town entirely due to the protection of the Duke's Mansion and the Xu family.

If this were not the case, how could Yang Qi, who was still young and weak at the time, have been able to hold on?

Since we have received the care and support of the Duke's Mansion from the very beginning, it is naturally impossible to get rid of the relationship with the Duke's Mansion and not be implicated by it.

Looking up and seeing the worry on Mother He's face, Yang Qi smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry too much. The situation these days is special. Guangming Hall can just maintain its daily operations and doesn't have to focus on making a profit."

As long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince resolves the issue in Jiangnan, victory will be almost certain.

Besides, even if his small business cannot be operated now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince behind him is not short of money.

After Yang Qi checked today's account books, Nanny Zhu had already classified and registered the things that the Queen had given recently and today: "Miss, these are for the second, fifth, and sixth young ladies."

Nanny Zhu had made all the necessary preparations. Except for Yang Lan, the items given to Yang Jing and Yang He were all hairpins. Although they were of different styles, they were of similar value.

Firstly, Yang Lan was the eldest sister, secondly, they grew up together, and thirdly, she took good care of Yang Qi on a daily basis, so Yang Lan's gift was the most valuable, which was a night-shining pearl the size of a pigeon egg.

Yang Qi nodded: "Mammy has prepared everything very well. Mammy even took the trouble to personally deliver the gift for my second sister."

In Qinfang Courtyard, Madam Li held the Night-Shining Pearl and said cautiously, "Miss San is really thoughtful. Night-Shining Pearls the size of pigeon eggs are extremely rare even in the palace."

Yang Lan stared at the night pearl quietly, but her gaze seemed to penetrate everyone and drift to a distant place.

Although winter has passed, the spring sunshine shines gently on her through the carved window lattices, but this warm sunshine cannot melt her cold heart at this moment.

Over the years, whenever she got some precious and good things, she would always prepare one for her third sister without hesitation.

However, the situation is now completely reversed.

Once upon a time, Yang Lan, as the beloved eldest daughter in the family, was the focus of everyone's attention no matter where she was.

She enjoyed the endless love of her elders at home, the attentive service of the servants, and the admiring gazes of the children of dignitaries.

However, the changes in the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion were like a sudden storm, ruthlessly dragging the entire family into an endless abyss.

In this storm, those who once surrounded Yang Lan seemed to have disappeared without a trace overnight.

The attitude of the elders in the family towards her gradually became cold, and there was even more contempt and disdain in the eyes of the servants.

And those who once fawned over her now avoid her like the plague.

But just when he was in trouble, Yang Qi was like a rising star and was noticed by noble people.

That day, she saw with her own eyes Yang Qi wearing gorgeous clothes and surrounded by people. That brilliance made her heart ache.

From then on, the atmosphere in the mansion changed completely.

"Miss, I will put away this night pearl then." Nanny Li asked softly. Her voice was gentle but like a heavy hammer, suddenly interrupting Yang Lan's thoughts.

Yang Lan slowly turned her head and her eyes fell on the night pearl in the nanny's hand. The round pearl emitted a faint light, as if it was the brightest star in the night sky.

However, at this moment, Yang Lan only felt that the light was a little dazzling. She forced a smile and said softly, "Put it in the warehouse and put it away."

Nanny Li looked at Yang Lan and couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.

Yang Lan's life has always been too smooth.

Born into a powerful family, he was loved since childhood. Although his studies were difficult, he never experienced too many setbacks and hardships in life.

However, the fall of the Yongyi Marquis Mansion this time was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Yang Lan hard.

Ever since the incident at the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion, Yang Lan seemed to have lost his soul. He was listless all day long and had no interest in anything.

Nanny Li saw it all and was worried. Over the past few months, she tried to comfort Yang Lan countless times, using all her words and thinking of all possible ways, hoping that Yang Lan could cheer up, but Yang Lan was still unable to get out of her depressed mood.

At this moment, Nanny Li's eyes were fixed on the Second Young Miss. Now, seeing the Third Young Miss gradually gaining favor, Nanny Li became more and more anxious.