After transmigrating into the book, I replaced the innocent-looking girl and became the Crown Prince

Liu's change made Granny Qiu immediately stop talking.

"I'm sorry, Madam, this old servant didn't mean it..."

I thought Madam had already let it go, but I never expected that today, in order to comfort her, I would...

Alas, she has truly grown old, for she actually brought this up in front of the madam.

Liu rubbed her forehead.

She knew that Granny Qiu hadn't meant to mention those two words, and she thought of the mistakes she had made back then...

"Granny Qiu, don't say anymore, this matter is over..."

"Ah."

Qiu Shui Pavilion.

Wang Xiulan peeked out from the courtyard gate.

"Wang Xiulan, what are you doing sneakily?"

When Qingwen came out to pour water, she spotted a figure.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that this person was actually a newly arrived maid from Biyue Pavilion.

"No, it's nothing. I just came out for a stroll, and I didn't expect to end up here..."

"You're talking nonsense. The Marquis's mansion is so big, why would you only visit our Qiushui Pavilion? You clearly have ulterior motives."

"Tell me, are you a spy sent by Wu Weiwei?"

She found it strange, as she had seen Wang Xiulan twice in the past few days.

Each time, I would only stop at the gate of Qiushui Pavilion. If I didn't have a purpose, who would wander here for no reason?

Moreover, she had heard that Wu Weiwei treated her very well, pampering her like a spoiled child and never asking her to do anything, which probably meant that Wu Weiwei had ulterior motives towards her.

"Qingwen, I am not the spy you are talking about."

I'm new here and not familiar with the Marquis's residence, which is why I'm wandering around.

If I've upset you, feel free to scold me. It's my fault, and I'll accept the punishment..."

Wang Xiulan lowered her eyes, which were already tinged with a misty haze.

Qingwen laughed in exasperation.

It turns out I wronged her.

Look at them, no wonder they're trained by Wu Weiwei.

They always act weak and wronged, as if they've been bullied.

"Wang Xiulan, you don't need to pretend in front of me. I'm not your Prince Min, and I don't fall for your act."

"Qingwen, don't talk nonsense."

Although Prince Min and Consort Chen wanted me to come over, because I refused to comply even at the cost of my life, he didn't do anything to me...

Wang Xiulan, her eyes blurry with tears, explained with a sense of grievance.

"Hmph, who knows?"

Besides, I'm not interested in your affair with Prince Min, so you should leave now!

Don't get in her way.

Being driven away in front of others reminded Wang Xiulan of her recent predicament.

She resented it, and she hated it even more.

The Great Wei Dynasty stipulated that palace maids could be released from the palace once they reached the age of twenty-two, starting from the day they entered the palace.

She had already reached the age to leave the palace, and Brother Lin had promised to marry her and earn enough money to give her a life of luxury.

Lin Fan had been frail since childhood, and her family had mentioned that with such a weak constitution, she might not live past thirty.

But she clearly remembered that when he was a child, the neighbors always praised him for being smart. If he hadn't been unwilling to use his brain, he probably wouldn't be living like this now.

She knew that if she married Brother Lin, she would likely live a life of widowhood.

Just then, Prince Min took a liking to her and Consort Chen pleaded with her, so she readily agreed to Prince Min's request.

Unexpectedly, Brother Lin actually managed to get Wu Weiwei and Prince Min to take her away. Otherwise, she would not have ended up in this situation.

Now that Brother Lin knows about her vain face, he doesn't want to talk to her anymore.

Besides, she wasn't really willing to go back to him, even if he didn't mind her.

She saw him that day; he was pale and breathless even when he spoke a few words. Who knew how much longer he could live in such a state?

Now that things have developed this way, she has to find a way out for herself.

She was unwilling to live in Biyunting.

She preferred to serve Madam Hou at Qiushui Pavilion rather than Wu Weiwei.

She had inquired about it over the past few days.

Wu Weiwei was originally just a lowly maid. If she hadn't been beautiful and caught the eye of the Marquis's wife, who sent her to the young master's side, she would probably still be sweeping the courtyard now.

Moreover, Wu Weiwei's recent arrogant behavior seems to have displeased the Lady of the Marquis.

Outsiders say that she looks three times like Wu Weiwei, and that Prince Min and Consort Chen took her because of her appearance.

If that's the case, then what about the Crown Prince?

Will he end up like Prince Min...?

But this could never happen with Wu Weiwei by her side; she had heard about the fate of that maid named Chunrou.

That's why she came to Qiushui Pavilion to look for an opportunity.

Seeing Qingwen's haughty expression as she drove her away, Wang Xiulan suppressed her resentment towards her.

"Sister Qingwen, if you don't like it, I'll leave now..."

Wang Xiulan turned to leave.

"Qingwen, Madam only asked you to pour a basin of water, why haven't you come back for so long?"

Granny Qiu came out from inside.

Upon hearing Granny Qiu's voice, Qingwen quickly replied:

"Granny, I'm coming right now."

"wait!"

Granny Qiu called out to Wang Xiulan, who was about to leave.

Wang Xiulan turned around.

"Are you the new maidservant that Consort Wu recently hired?"

She looked up and stared directly at Granny Qiu, then nodded.

"Come in, the Lady of the Marquis has something to ask you."

Upon hearing that Lady Hou wanted to see Wang Xiulan, Qingwen's eyes practically blazed with fury.

Wang Xiulan looked delighted and followed Granny Qiu inside, despite Qingwen's angry glare.

Wei Garden.

Looking down at the group of women whispering amongst themselves.

Wu Weiwei knew that most people here were forced into this industry by the pressures of life.

However, some women, after experiencing the benefits of prostitution, willingly become prostitutes.

Wu Weiwei looked at the group of people, led by Baihe, who were dissatisfied with her reform of the Yihong Courtyard.

"Lily, are you unhappy with what I did?"

“Master, I am nothing more than a lowly prostitute in the brothel, unworthy of being presented to the public.”

From now on, I'll have to be mindful of your mood when it comes to eating, so how could I dare to be dissatisfied with your actions!

Lily said in a sarcastic tone.

Hmph, if they really had no objections, they wouldn't have instigated others to strike.

These past few days, she had Granny Mei train them in advance so that they could quickly become familiar with their jobs after the business opened.

As a result, Qin Baihe always contradicted Granny Mei.

Not only did she incite others to strike and refuse to study, but she also coerced women who were willing to reform and learn to be good, forbidding them from studying with Granny Mei.

People like Qin Baihe are used to a comfortable life where they can make a fortune just by spreading their legs and applying honey to their mouths.

They are naturally unwilling to lower themselves to serve wealthy ladies and do manual labor such as massage and manipulation.

If she hadn't promised the emperor she wouldn't abandon these people, she wouldn't be able to gloat here.

Looking down at the sea of ​​women dressed in bright red and green, all dressed up in their finest attire.

Wu Weiwei feigned a sigh.

"How long can one's beauty serve another?"

Today, by His Majesty's decree, I will transform Yihong Courtyard into Weiyuan Women's Beauty and Pharmacy.

I could have posted notices all over the capital to recruit people, and there are plenty of poor, homeless women outside who have nothing to eat.

But I chose not to use those people; instead, I thought of you.

Considering your situation and for your future, I'm thinking of giving you a chance.

Imagine if you were in this line of work.

When I grow old and lose my beauty, how will I conduct myself?

Today, I had Granny Mei teach you the techniques so that you could learn a skill to rely on.

I hope you can use this skill to support yourselves, and even your families, so you won't have to live in fear of men's whims in the future!

"..."

Listening to Wu Weiwei's heartfelt and inspiring speech on stage, the women in the audience all had tears in their eyes.

Yes, who has a lesser life than whom?

If they cannot choose their birth, then being a woman in the mortal world is their destiny.

But now that Wu Weiwei has given them a chance to start anew, why should they still be prostitutes who are abused by everyone...?

"Boss, I'm willing to learn, I'll listen to you!"

"Yes, I'm willing too. I don't want to be a prostitute that people look down on anymore. I want to learn a skill to make a living."

"I'll have food to eat if I work for my employer. I'll never serve those disgusting old lechers again!"