Rebirth: Making a Fortune in Ancient Times

After seeing Gao off, Liu asked Aunt Ma...

“You heard what she was saying just now. When she talked about the fourth son’s marriage, I could hear the envy in her tone. Does she feel that her son didn’t have the support of his father-in-law? Is she unhappy with this marriage?”

“I think Madam is overthinking it. Which official wouldn’t envy Fourth Master’s marriage, having such a capable father-in-law? Besides, Old Madam Zhang is also a very easygoing person, just like our First Madam. She might not mean what she says.”

"Sigh, Xiao Cui's marriage is a real worry for me. I'm afraid she'll be looked down upon by her husband's family because of what happened in the past."

“Master Zhang isn’t that kind of person. He’s been learning Mandarin from Miss at home for a few months, and I see him every day. He seems like a kind and honest man. It’s just that with his personality, Miss might not be able to live a life of great wealth and honor in the future, but he won’t hold a grudge. Now that Master has received a title and Young Master is doing well in his studies and has a promising future, Master Zhang might need our help in the future. We certainly won’t let Miss suffer.” Aunt Ma removed Liu’s hairpins and loosened her hair, combing it to make her scalp feel more relaxed.

Aunt Ma's words dispelled Liu's earlier displeasure, but then she remembered something else. Zhang Haoran's family was poor, and if he had to rely on his stipend to make ends meet, Xiao Cui's life would probably be worse than if she stayed at home. It seemed she should take this opportunity to acquire some property for her younger sister, so that she would have some money to live on in the future.

It must be said that Madam Liu treated this younger sister more like a daughter. Having made up her mind, she summoned Uncle Ma the next day.

“Uncle Ma, I’d like to buy a estate around the capital. It doesn’t need to be too big, just about 200 mu, but the land has to be good. Could you help me look for one in the next few days? Also, could you help me find a shop in the capital and buy it as well?”

"Yes, madam. Is there any preference regarding which street the shop should be located on?"

"I don't know much about Beijing either. You can choose the one you like, but it has to be in a good location."

"Yes, ma'am."

After resting for two days in Beijing, Liu and the others finally recovered. They were able to eat normally, and their dizziness and nausea had subsided.

"You girls, come with me to the streets today. We only brought some fabric with us, so let's buy some gifts. While we're at it, you can also have a few outfits made in the popular styles of the capital, so you don't look too shabby when you get to the Qin family and become a laughingstock. Where's Xiaxia? We haven't seen her for days. She did stay in the capital for a while, so let her come with us." Madam Liu called her daughters-in-law together and gave them instructions.

Wang looked at her clothes and said to Liu...

"Mother, these clothes of mine are all newly made, and the fabric and pattern are pretty good, aren't they?"

“Just do it. The Qin family are high-ranking officials of the third rank. We are already inferior to them. If we dress poorly, we will only make them laugh at us. This is at least for the sake of everyone’s reputation.”

It has to be said that since arriving in Beijing, Liu has lost her confidence in Zhangjia Village. She is now even worried that others will laugh at her.

When Lvyun went to Xia Yu's yard to call for someone, Xia Yu had just come out of her spatial dimension. The dimension was already piled high with corn; she wondered if the boat Xia Yu had requested had arrived yet.

"Miss, Madam sent me to ask you to go to the Old Madam's courtyard." Green Cloud said to Xia Yu with a smile.

"Um, is there something you need?" Xia Yu asked, wondering why her mother would ask her to go to Liu's courtyard.

"I overheard outside that the old lady wants you to take her and the other ladies out for a stroll, and to have some fashionable clothes made. She said it's so they'll look good when she goes to the Qin family to propose marriage." Green Cloud told Xia Yu what she had heard. This was also permitted by Madam Liu; otherwise, why would she be the only one among the several maids standing under the eaves to come and call the young lady?

Hearing her words, Xia Yu remembered that this trip was not only about the grain, but also about proposing marriage to her fourth uncle.

To be honest, my family members are all good-looking, but years of housework and not having enough time to put on makeup mean they can't compare to the pampered ladies and young women in the capital.

Thinking of the pile of fruit juice stored in her space, she wondered if she could give everyone some. She didn't expect them to become more beautiful, but just to remove some of the marks left on their hands and faces from years of housework would be nice.

Although she was thinking about something, it didn't stop her from following Lüyun to the courtyard where Liu lived.

"Xiaxia, I was just telling your mother that you stayed in the capital for a while. These next few days, take us out to buy some gifts," Liu said hurriedly as soon as she saw Xia Yu come in, before anyone could sit down.

“Okay, Grandma, whenever you want to go out, I’m ready to go with you.” Xia Yu already knew why she had been called over, so she readily agreed.

"Third son's wife, go arrange the carriage. We'll leave now," said Madam Liu.

"Should we still call them Big Sister, Qiuyu, and Dongyu?" Xia Yu suddenly asked.

"Invite everyone. Since we're out here, let's go out and see the prosperity of the capital. It won't be a wasted trip." Liu was unusually generous.