After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

"Uncle Xu."

As soon as the person entered the door, a clear and cheerful voice came in.

"Look, this is the chestnut cake I just bought." She took out an oil-paper bag from her bosom and waved it, grinning, "It's still hot, have a bite."

Seeing Xu Mengling standing beside her, Bai Youyou said sweetly, "Sister Mengling, you are in for a treat today too."

Mrs. Lu came in with the chicken soup that Xu Mengling brought over, and her heart softened when she looked at her.

"Wait for your Uncle Xu to drink the chicken soup first before eating the cakes."

Bai Youyou nodded obediently and put the chestnut cake on the table, "Uncle Xu, drink the soup first and save some room for the chestnut cake."

Xu Lingyun looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with warmth.

Mrs. Lu brought chicken soup to Xu Lingyun and asked Cuizhu to give the newly installed heater to Xu Mengling. "It's freezing cold, you girls have to take good care of yourself."

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been embarrassed to tell Xu Lingyun about her stomachache.

There was a floor heater in the room, but Xu Mengling felt that it was not as warm as the stove in her hand.

Her mother passed away early, and she had never experienced what it was like to have a mother, but today, she seemed to know how her mother felt.

Her nose felt sore and a thin layer of mist appeared in her eyes.

Xu Mengling held back the sobs in her throat and bowed to Mrs. Lu, "Thank you, Aunt Lu."

"Child, why are you so polite? From now on, just treat this as your own home and don't be so reserved."

After Lu finished speaking, she thought of her annoying son who had not returned for several days.

"Luo Chuan, that bastard, hasn't come back in all these days." She looked at Bai Youyou, "Youyou, go to Yongning Marquis's Mansion to pick up your brother."

After all, he was half a student of Lord Xu. Since the gentleman was injured and bedridden, there was no reason for him not to serve him.

Bai Youyou pinched two pieces of chestnut cake, gave one to Xiaoju, and stuffed the rest into Xu Mengling's hands, "Sister Mengling, eat quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

Xiaoju ate the sweet chestnut cake and squinted her eyes happily, "Miss, I'll ask someone to prepare the carriage."

When Bai Youyou arrived at the Yongning Marquis' Mansion, the housekeeper immediately reported the news to Li and Bai Qingyu.

Li was resentful of what happened at her coming-of-age ceremony that day. She couldn't help but curse, "You little bitch!"

Bai Qingyu frowned and glanced at her, then asked calmly, "Has Luo Chuan been with Shan Shan and her brother these past few days?"

"Can't you see what Bai Yanmei is planning?"

Li snorted disdainfully, "These manors and shops are all under Bai Youyou's name. Does she think that if her daughter marries Bai Luochuan, she can get Yun Ni Fang and Liu Li Pavilion? Tsk!"

"Let's not talk about this," Bai Qingyu frowned, "All our shops are closed, have you thought about what kind of business you want to do?"

When talking about this, Li looked constipated.

In total, she opened more than 20 Zhennifang stores. At the beginning, she could still make a small profit, but now she is unable to make ends meet, so she had all the stores closed.

Some of the shops are rented and some are purchased, so they can't all be left empty.

"We don't have any money, so we can't start a business even if we want to." Li said with some dissatisfaction, "Didn't the prince say that he would return the money within a month? It's been more than a month, and he hasn't mentioned it yet."

"Jiang Yongcheng's property was confiscated. Who are you going to ask for money now?" Bai Qingyu rolled his eyes at her unhappily. "Do you still want to go to the palace to ask the prince for money?"

Li was unwilling to accept this and raised her voice, "Is all that money just going to go down the drain?"

That was more than 20,000 taels of silver, and it was thrown into the water without even a sound. Naturally, Bai Qingyu was unwilling to just lose it like that.

He pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea came to his mind, "We have no way, but someone must have a way."

"You mean-"

Li was stunned for a moment, and then he also thought of it.

"Go find Youyou now and tell her about this." Bai Qingyu urged, "Be nicer. You might have to rely on her in the future."

"Given Bai Youyou's ruthless personality, do you still count on her?"

Although Li was angry, she still asked someone to bring some fruits and cakes to Bai Luochuan's yard.

In the room, Bai Luochuan saw Bai Youyou and lowered his eyes guiltily.

"Youyou, why are you here?"

Bai Youyou glanced at the phoenix-tail harp beside her and the unfinished chessboard, and a smile of unknown meaning appeared at the corner of her lips.

"Brother, no wonder you don't want to go back home."

It is really a pleasure to enjoy the romantic moments with a beautiful woman, reciting poems and composing couplets.

"Cousin Youyou."

Huang Shanshan remained calm and said with a serene smile: "My cousin has been teaching Jiayuan about his studies these past few days, and he was originally planning to go back today."

Bai Youyou raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a half-smile: "Really? That's a coincidence."

Bai Luochuan stood up hurriedly, "Youyou, is mother angry?"

"Brother, you still worry about your mother getting angry." Bai Youyou walked forward and fiddled with the chess pieces. "Do you know that Uncle Xu is seriously injured? As his student, shouldn't you be filial to him by his bedside?"

"Uncle Xu is injured?" Bai Luochuan asked anxiously, "Why didn't anyone tell me?"

He walked out immediately, and after taking three steps, he returned to Huang Shanshan and looked at her tenderly, "Shanshan, if Jiayuan still has questions, please go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to find me."

"Okay." Huang Shanshan responded softly.

Huang Jiayuan on the side rolled his eyes, and Bai Youyou saw this action.

Her eyes fell on Huang Shanshan and her brows frowned slightly.

What are they doing... the turtle and the mung bean are in love with each other?

This one... is a bit hard to review.

Matters of the heart require mutual consent, and Bai Youyou had no right to say anything. She walked out and happened to run into Li who had just entered the yard.

"Youyou, you're back." She took the food box from Aunt Qian and said with a smile, "This is the plum blossom cake and some fruits that I just made today. Try them."

Bai Youyou said in a polite and distant tone, "Aunt, I have something else to take care of today. Thank you for your kindness."

"It's okay, you can take it back and eat it."

Li handed the food box to Xiaoju who was standing beside her. Xiaoju glanced at her mistress and when she saw her nod slightly, she reached out to take it.

"Youyou, auntie has something else to ask you."

"What's the matter?"

Bai Youyou was ready to waste an incense stick of her own time.

When Li saw her accept the things, she said awkwardly, "It's about the refund of the money from Zhen Ni Fang. I want to ask if you have any solution?"

This matter?

Don't be too simple.

Bai Youyou was very happy to be able to make trouble for the prince. She leaned close to Li's ear and whispered in a very low voice: "Aunt, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, you know."

After saying that, she quickly left with Xiaoju.