It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

She was thinking about who would be the most suitable person to manage the teahouse in the capital, when Liu'er's figure suddenly flashed through her mind.

"Liu'er, I remember you said you wanted to leave this mansion, right?"

Liu Er's smile faded after hearing this. She lowered her head and thought for a long time before she spoke: "I did think about leaving, but I am worried about my ability to survive, and I am even more afraid of being entangled by those brothers again and having no peace."

Su Wanyu approached her, gently took her hand, and said sincerely: "I plan to open a teahouse in Kyoto. Your tea-making skills are excellent. Why don't you lend me a hand and run it together?"

"Second Young Madam wants me to manage the teahouse?"

Liu Er asked in disbelief, "I am just a concubine in the backyard, can I be qualified for such a role?"

"With your skills, there will be no problem. The teahouse needs someone as smart and thoughtful as you."

Su Wanyu paused for a moment and added, "But you have to know that doing business outside, especially for a woman, may not be as respectable as being a concubine in the Marquis of Changping's mansion."

"I am willing to go."

Liu'er agreed without hesitation.

"As a lowly concubine in this deep mansion, all I have to think about every day is how to win a man's favor and how to give birth to a child to continue my bloodline."

"Eventually, even after the child is born, she will still be forced to accept the name 'little girl'."

"In comparison, being the owner of a teahouse is so comfortable. The money I earn every day is much more than what I earn in the government office. I can arrange my life according to my own wishes."

As Liu'er spoke, her eyes sparkled with longing and determination, a yearning and desire for a free life.

Just as she said, being the boss of a teahouse can indeed bring more income than being a concubine in the Changping Marquis Mansion, especially for the Su family's teahouse, there is no need to worry about the future livelihood.

However, the Great Qi State has always valued scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, and merchants did not have a high status, let alone a woman who was in the spotlight.

In the past, when Master Su took her out to do business, he would always ask her to wear a large hat to hide her face.

Once you are in charge of a teahouse, dealing with all kinds of customers will become the norm, and the gossip that comes with it will surely follow you.

"Liu'er, have you really thought it through?"

Su Wanyu confirmed again and again.

Liu Er nodded firmly: "I do. If it weren't for the Second Young Madam, I would have turned into dust along with Jiang Yingying, and there would be no peace and security today."

"Even if it wasn't for the Second Young Madam's proposal today, I would have taken the initiative to ask you for this opportunity."

"What's wrong with being out in the limelight and doing business? Earning money with your own ability is far better than those who gossip about you behind your back."

"Let them talk. These years of training in the Zheng Mansion have already helped me develop an indestructible skin."

After she finished speaking, she smiled, and the crescent-shaped smile in her eyes was gentle and resolute.

Seeing this, Su Wanyu no longer hesitated and signaled Yunyi to take out Liu'er's indenture contract and handed it to her personally.

Liu Er took the indenture and was shocked: "Second Young Madam, what do you mean by this?"

Su Wanyu gently put the contract into her palm: "From now on, you are free. This is the indenture I give you."

Liu'er held the thin indenture contract in her hand, her fingers trembling slightly with excitement. The ink on the contract seemed to carry the heavy shackles and endless bitterness of her past.

As she entered this mansion, she assumed an inferior status. As a slave, every day was like dancing on the edge of a knife, trembling with fear.

Now, when she was finally able to break free from the Zheng family's constraints, the sense of relief that surged from the bottom of her heart almost suffocated her.

She tightly grasped the thin paper that symbolized freedom, and with tears in her eyes, she cried out a word of gratitude to the gentle woman in front of her, Su Wanyu: "Thank you, Second Young Madam."

The voice was filled with an uncontrollable tremor.

Su Wanyu's eyes were full of tenderness and pity. She took out a delicate handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped away the tears on Liu'er's face. Her tone was gentle but firm: "Don't cry. It's time to prepare for a new life. Pack your luggage and get ready to leave here."

Liu'er nodded heavily, with new hope flashing in her eyes.

Seeing that she had calmed down a little, Su Wanyu continued, "Once the teahouse opens, I will arrange a dozen highly skilled guards to protect your safety. You don't have to be afraid. Neither your brother nor anyone else will have the chance to disturb your peace again."

Her voice was a little heavy, as if hinting at the complexity behind the teahouse.

"This teahouse is not just a place to drink tea as it appears."

Liu Er was so smart that she caught the meaning of the words and nodded seriously, her eyes full of determination: "Second Young Madam, please rest assured. I understand. As long as it is Second Young Madam's arrangement, I will do my best."

This trust and loyalty warmed Su Wanyu's heart, and she finally smiled with some relief.

On the side, Yun Yi approached with light steps, smiling, and said in a gentle tone: "Sister Mei, don't call Miss the Second Young Madam in private anymore. In our Su family, just call her Miss directly."

Upon hearing this, Liu Er quickly changed her words, with a somewhat pleasing tone: "Yes, Miss, from now on, I will obey your orders."

Su Wanyu nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.

There is indeed no shortage of various shops in the huge Su family business.

The long-idle three-story building at the west corner of the city happened to be located in a bustling area, surrounded by brothels and taverns. Opening a teahouse there was undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

In addition, the Su family's tea sales have been good recently, so opening a teahouse is undoubtedly the icing on the cake and is expected to bring more wealth to the family.

After Liu'er left Jiaoyang Courtyard, Su Wanyu immediately called Siqi to arrange all matters in the teahouse.

Then there is the vast industry of mining to consider.

The mines controlled by the Su family supplied more than half of the metal resources of the Great Qi Kingdom, such as gold, tin, cinnabar, copper, iron, etc.

Su Wanyu decided to expand the mining territory. Thanks to the memories of her previous life, she accidentally heard information about several mineral deposits before her death. Last night, she vaguely recorded part of it based on her memory, preparing to start a new mining plan at the right time.

Faced with Yun Yi’s puzzled questions.

Why do they need to be so busy when they have such a huge fortune? Su Wanyu smiled calmly and answered with foresight: "It's better to take precautions before it happens. Who can tell when silver will come in handy?"

Although Yun Yi did not ask any more questions, in her heart, as long as the young lady could let go of her concern for the second young master Zheng, she would support her no matter what decision she made.

Under the current circumstances, Mr. Zheng was out and had not returned, and Mrs. Zheng was bedridden. Zheng Chengyan devoted himself to preparing for the imperial examination, and all the affairs of the family naturally fell on the shoulders of Xiao Guo and Su Wanyu.

Taking this opportunity, she successfully arranged for Liu'er and Qingru to leave the house.