Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

After finishing breakfast in their respective courtyards, they received a report from the maid in the courtyard, saying that grandpa asked the young lady to go to the study after breakfast. After hearing the maid's report, Li Ruoyue had some thoughts in her mind. It must be what her father promised her yesterday. After a simple breakfast, Li Ruoyue took Luzhu to the main courtyard and came to her father's study. There was a guard standing in front of the study door. This was Guard Wang who often followed her father. He had been with her father for many years when her father was not yet a marquis. Li Ruoyue walked forward and gently called Uncle Wang, saying, "Is my father in there?" Guard Wang hurriedly returned the greeting and said, "Miss, grandpa is in there, please come in!" As he said that, he quickly opened the door and said, "Open it a little and let Li Ruoyue in."

Morning light filtered through the carved window lattices of the study, spilling onto the rustic desk. The air was filled with the faint scent of ink. Entering the study, Li Ruoyue and the Marquis sat opposite each other, staring at each other for a long time without saying a word. It was Li Ruoyue who, reluctantly, spoke first to break the deadlock. "Father," she said helplessly, "why did you call me here? You can't just stare at me like this, big eyes, small eyes, without saying anything, can you?"

Li Jing gave you a helpless smile. "How can you talk like that?" "I just don't know how to start. Let me think about it." Li Jing thought for a moment and said, "I have ten thousand taels of silver here. Let me give it to you first. It's not much, but it's not a small amount either. Three or four thousand is enough to open a small shop in the capital. You can use the rest to renovate and buy some stock first. It's just a small deal, just test the waters first."

When Li Ruoyue heard her father say this, she readily agreed. "Thank you for your support, Dad. I will definitely work hard and won't let you down." She stared at her father eagerly, wondering why he hadn't given her the money yet. Why were you just talking and not doing anything?

Li Jing looked at his daughter with a cunning look, turned around helplessly and took out a brocade box from the cabinet beside the desk. There were ten thousand taels of silver notes in it. Li Jing handed the box to Li Ruoyue and said: There are notes of one hundred taels, five hundred taels, and one thousand taels, a total of ten thousand taels. You keep them well and don't lose them. Father is sending two guards to follow you to prevent you from any danger.

Li Ruoyue felt uncomfortable listening to her father's arrangements. In her previous life, her father had been thinking about her until his death. Her father still cared about her as always. Thinking of this, Li Ruoyue whispered, "Father, then I'll do as you say."

Li Ruoyue sat on one side of the desk, her eyes firm and deep, as if she could see through everything. The Marquis sat opposite her, his face serious, but his eyes revealed deep love and expectation. Li Ruoyue spoke, her voice calm and firm, "Father, don't worry about me. I have grown up and need to learn to grow up. I can't grow up without going through some hardships and the beatings of things!

The Marquis was silent for a moment, a complex thought flashing through his eyes. He knew that Li Ruoyue was no longer the little girl who needed his protection in every way. She had her own ideas, her own pursuits, and her own dreams. He took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Yuer, you've grown up. You have the right to learn from me and experience whatever you deem necessary. But money management is not easy. It requires wisdom, self-discipline, and responsibility to truly understand and master it."

Li Ruoyue replied easily, "Father, you have to believe me. I hope your daughter is not that stupid."

Li Jing looked into his daughter's eyes and sighed helplessly, "You only know how to coax your father, but don't worry, be brave and be your father. I will always be your solid backing." After Li Ruoyu and his father had an agreement in the study, he took Lu Zhu back to his own courtyard from the bamboo garden, thinking that after getting the money, he would go to the shop tomorrow morning to see what kind of business would be suitable.

Good evening! The entire family of the Marquis's mansion gathered for a joyful meal. While they were eating, Madam Hua, Hua Yujiao, and Lu Bu were acting like a monkey putting on eye drops. Madam Hua said in a gloomy tone, "Master, next year is the eldest daughter's coming-of-age ceremony. Most young ladies from wealthy families are already engaged by then. You see, Yue'er has grown up. Shouldn't we look for some men for her?" Hearing this, Li Ruoyue secretly complained inwardly, "The old witch hasn't given up on putting on eye drops for her father yet." Li Ruoyue didn't show it, but wore a warm smile, covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and coughed softly.

Li Jing heard this and said unhappily that Yue'er had just come back and was still young, so there was no need to rush to get married. Besides, our Marquis' Mansion is not unable to support him. When he wants to get married, it's up to him to decide. You don't have to worry about his marriage. Hua Yujiao heard this and secretly gritted her teeth. In public, she still flattered him and said, "Yes, yes, the master is right. We will listen to the master. Our Yue'er is naturally beautiful. There is no fear of not being able to find a good marriage. Then we will stay with them." Jing nodded slightly when she heard this. "Then I'll have to trouble my wife to take care of Yue'er at home."

Hua Yu said in a stern voice, "Husband, what are you talking about? Yue'er is also my daughter. It's my job to work hard for her." She turned and told Li Ruoliu, "When you have time, spend more time with your sister. Don't return to the mansion until you meet your sister. If you're not familiar with some things, talk to your sister more about things outside and in the mansion so that she can get familiar with them as soon as possible."

Li Ruoliu said obediently, "Mom, I will. I will spend more time with my sister. I miss you very much after not seeing you for so many years."

If Li Ruoyue didn't know how Li Ruoliu and the Second Prince destroyed his innocence in the previous life? How to harm him, she would be deceived by his superficial gentleness, but still cooperated, and replied, "Sister, please help me." If you stay, hurry up, white hair, to, no, no, sister, I am happy to talk with you.

Li Jing felt extremely relieved watching the family talking and eating in harmony. This was the atmosphere of home, without any intrigue. But how could he know that his seemingly harmless wife was the most scheming.

At the first light of morning, the eastern sky was pale. Li Ruoyue was ready to go. She stood in front of the gate of the Marquis' Mansion with a firm and deep look in her eyes, like the rising sun, illuminating the entire mansion. Beside her was the steward of the Marquis' Mansion, Fu Bo. He had a serious face and steady eyes, but when he looked at Li Ruoyue, his eyes flashed with deep respect and expectation. He watched the eldest daughter being born and growing up, and lived in the Taoist temple due to illness. He felt the most distressed for this eldest daughter who had no mother since childhood. He couldn't help but step forward to persuade the young lady, you don't have to work so hard. The Marquis' Mansion is rich and powerful, and there is no worry about food and drink. You don't have to work so hard. Li Ruoyue looked at Fu Bo Ran with a concerned face and said, don't worry, Fu Bo, I just want to try if I have the ability to manage the shop. Besides, when I get married, don't I have to run my own shop? Those shops left by my mother will be mine sooner or later. If I don't learn how to manage them, I won't know if I get cheated by others. Hearing this, he stopped trying to persuade her, but said helplessly, "Miss, if you have anything you don't understand or can't solve, just tell Uncle Fu and he will help you find a solution. The master is often not at home and is not busy, so just tell Uncle Fu and he will definitely do it for you if he can."

Ruoyue said gratefully, "Uncle Fu, you have watched me since I was a child and you still don't know who I am. If there is anything I don't know, I will definitely come to you. Don't worry. But I won't say anymore. I'll go for a walk first. I haven't been to the capital for a long time. I want to see what changes have taken place in the capital."

The steward was silent for a moment. He looked at Li Ruoyue, his eyes revealing a complex thought. He knew that Li Ruoyue was no longer the girl who only cared about trivial matters in the mansion. She had her own ideas. He would not persuade her. You must bring more guards to ensure your safety. He would not persuade you. Go ahead. After that, Uncle Fu called a carriage from the Marquis' Mansion and ordered the coachman to make sure that the young lady was well watched and that nothing happened to her. Otherwise, he would come back and skin her alive.

The coachman, a man in his thirties or forties, quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, yes, yes, steward, I will definitely take good care of the young lady. I am driving slowly and steadily, and will not rush around recklessly, so you can rest assured."

Li Ruoyue and Luzhu got in the car and looked at Uncle Fu's worried instructions. They waved their hands and said to him, "Uncle Fu, you can go back. There are still many things to do in the mansion. I will be back soon. It's not a big deal. I'm just going around the capital. I will be back in the evening. You don't have to wait for me at noon. Let's eat something outside and see if there are any special delicacies."

Wu Bo kept telling her from the side of the carriage, "Miss, there's danger outside. You must hide behind and don't force yourself. If there's anything delicious, don't be afraid. If you spend money, you must eat the best. Eat in a safe place and don't go to crowded places." Li Ruoyue listened to the rich woman's instructions one by one and responded to them all. "Good rich woman, I understand." After that, the driver lowered the curtain and drove out of the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.