Remarrying Chun Yuan

“Our family is large and we don’t have enough manpower. Even if I had eight legs, I couldn’t handle it all. If you don’t want them involved, then come and help me with the work properly.” Liu Yuechu had instructed Liu Musheng twice, and whenever he had something to say, he would send a servant to deliver the message, never seeing her in person.

Liu Musheng sniffed. "I don't care how you use your people, but let's make it clear beforehand that the two of them can't take my shares, and any money they have to pay will come from your share."

Liu Yuechu glared at him, told her younger siblings to get into the car, and instructed the driver to set off.

She simply couldn't understand how her parents, both outstanding individuals, could have raised such a brainless older brother. A few bluffing words and he wouldn't share her money? No wonder she was ruined and left penniless in her past life; she deserved to be cuckolded…

The gates of Princess Chen's mansion were bustling with activity, filled with joy. Starting from the Little New Year, various mansions held banquets and exchanged gifts to celebrate the New Year.

Especially after surviving a snow disaster, people crave joy and celebration to let loose.

Liu Yuechu and her brother were frequent visitors to the Princess's residence. Upon seeing their carriage, a steward immediately led them inside.

Liu Yuechu instructed her younger brother, Liu Muchi, to follow her elder brother, saying, "...After you pay your respects to the princess, you should stay with him. Don't leave even if he tries to send you away. Don't stop him from drinking and having fun. If he gets drunk, just drag him home."

Liu Muchi was puzzled, but he still nodded in agreement.

As expected, after paying her respects, Princess Chen impatiently chased Liu Musheng and his brother away.

"How many days has it been since we last met? I wonder where your mind has wandered off to. Come here and let me see you!" Princess Chen had someone help Liu Yuechu up and pulled her to her side.

After looking them over from head to toe, Liu Yuechu, along with her younger sister, paid their respects to the ladies.

The ladies gave her red envelopes as a reward, and Liu Yuechu naturally brought a return gift.

"This girl is becoming more and more refined and sensible. It's a good thing she delivered things to our household in the snow; otherwise, that awful weather would have been unbearable," said Madam Liang, the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs, with a smile. When Liu Yuechu's mother was alive, the two families often visited each other.

"Indeed, we received it at our residence as well. We were originally planning to find a day to invite her to our residence for a visit, but we didn't expect to see her today first," said Madam Huang, the official in charge of the Ministry of Works, with a smile.

“We have some in our household as well.”

"So you're just bullying those of us you don't know well? Who are you trying to mess with?"

"Didn't the maid give the Ministry of Revenue 10,000 shi of grain at a fair price? It's all thanks to your mouth, Madam."

"Hahaha... Of course, this girl is kind-hearted and will have good fortune in the future."

Everyone chattered and laughed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Liu Yuechu also tried to ingratiate herself, taking the opportunity to mention the shops that had invested in the new shares.

The ladies were curious and pressed Liu Yuechu for details.

Wei Gongming's mother, Guan, sat in the corner, looking as if she had lost her parents.

She was not invited by Princess Chen; she was brought here by Wei Gongming on a whim.

Wei Gongming offended the Ministry of Personnel, was beaten by Li Chengyue, and was refused entry by the Third Prince. He was truly at his wit's end.

Knowing that the Princess's residence was hosting a pre-New Year's Eve banquet, he reluctantly paid for several new outfits and brought his mother along. Since it was the pre-New Year's Eve, Princess Chen, knowing that the Marquis of Zhenning's family had come uninvited, couldn't very well turn them away, so she had them welcomed in.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Guan sat down in a corner. When she saw Liu Yuechu appear, it was as if a thorn had been pierced her heart.

If it weren't for Liu Yuechu selling grain at a fair price and distributing porridge, his son could have earned even more money. Perhaps the Marquis's mansion would already be magnificent and prosperous, and his youngest son would have been rescued from prison.

This woman, out of kindness, ended up ruining their family's life!

Moreover, the ladies present praising Liu Yuechu for her timely help was actually a mockery of their family's greed.

“Although she’s not from an official family and doesn’t have as many rules to follow, there are still brothers in the household who can manage the household. How can we let a woman show her face in public?” Guan suddenly blurted out, and the laughter in the hall gradually faded.

Only then did Liu Yuechu notice that her wicked mother-in-law from her previous life was also there.

She wore a simple lotus-root-colored dress with an embroidered lotus-patterned jacket over it, with rabbit fur trim around the cuffs and only a thin agate bracelet hanging from her neck.

It appears simple and unassuming, but it's actually just because they're broke.

Liu Yuechu recalled her past life, where she had chosen the best jewelry store in the capital, Cuihua Fang, for Guan Shi, providing sixteen outfits and twenty-four innerwear sets for the four seasons. Whenever a jewelry store had good materials, she would have them custom-made according to Guan Shi's preferences.

Regarding the agate bracelet she was wearing at that moment, Madam Guan said it was only suitable for a second-class maid to wear...

"May I ask who this lady is?"

Liu Yuechu pretended not to recognize Guan Shi and looked directly at Princess Chen.

Princess Chen replied perfunctorily, "That is the wife of the Marquis of Zhenning. She has been living a secluded life since the old Marquis passed away. It is a rare occasion to meet her today, so please say hello."

Princess Chen gave Guan a dignified way out, but glared at her fiercely.

Guan smiled calmly, waiting for Liu Yuechu to step forward and pay her respects.

Liu Yuechu simply nodded.

After nodding, he continued chatting with the other ladies, completely ignoring Madam Guan.

Lady Guan was stunned and frozen, her chest flaring with anger. How dare this little girl look down on her like that? She was, after all, the Lady of Zhenning Marquis, and what was this shopkeeper compared to her?!

But the ladies were all chatting away with Liu Yuechu, and no one mentioned what had just happened again.

Guan clenched her fists, feeling wronged. She summoned her maid to accompany her to the washroom, then found a way to leave first.

In truth, whether she leaves or not, the ladies wouldn't care, since they were never meant to be on the same path.

Liu Yuechu caught a glimpse of those resentful eyes fading away out of the corner of her eye, and wondered to herself: Even if her family was in dire straits and times were tough, why should she be treated coldly by so many people? In her previous life, when she was helping Guan Shi socialize, she had never noticed that Guan Shi was so unpopular.

"Why doesn't anyone want to talk to her?" she asked Madam Liang curiously.

Madam Liang scoffed, "Who would want to deal with someone who comes uninvited? Besides, her family's case is dirty to even mention."

Guan's younger brother forcibly took a woman as his concubine and killed her. When the family sought justice, he killed the entire family. At that time, Guan's youngest son was the local magistrate, who abused his power to cover up the incident. As a result, a distant relative of that family passed the imperial examination with top honors and filed a complaint with the emperor.

As a result, Guan's younger brother was beheaded, his youngest son was imprisoned, and the old Marquis was so angered that he fell ill and died.

They tortured and murdered young girls and protected criminals.

Who would care about just one family?

After listening to Madam Liang's gossip, Liu Yuechu thought, "He really brought it on himself." In his previous life, Wei Gongming said he was dragged down by his family, but he wouldn't go into the specific details. She believed Wei Gongming's words, and whenever someone said something was wrong with the Zhenning Marquis's mansion, she would say that the one who made the mistake wasn't Wei Gongming, but that he was implicated by his family.

"It's fortunate that you said the kite you chose for the marriage was just for your own play, otherwise your mother would have been driven to her death by marrying into such a family!" Madam Liang came from a military family and had a very easygoing personality.

Liu Yuechu chuckled, "If it could really bring my mother back to life, I might as well give it a try..." She had already tried it in her previous life, but unfortunately her mother didn't survive.

"So that kite was real?"

"……Fake."

"Haha, you little rascal, you even fooled me. You're sure to amount to something someday."

Liu Yuechu didn't understand Madam Liang's logic, but she knew it was a case of favoritism and protection.

At this moment, Princess Chen summoned Liu Yuechu, "Are you tired? Come inside and rest with me." She clearly had something to discuss in private.

Liu Yuechu responded and followed her inside.