Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

Fang Xin is back; she's counting money.

Fang Yu picked some vegetables from her spatial storage and started cooking.

When it got late, without Fang Yu even having to say anything, Fang Xin distributed the money they had earned that day to everyone, telling them to go home and come back tomorrow.

"Yu'er, come here." Madam Li called her from inside the tent. Fang Yu wiped her hands and went in: "Mother, what's wrong?"

Madam Li held up the newly made clothes against her body and said, "Yu'er, try them on first and see if they fit."

"Anything Mom makes fits perfectly. My hands are too dirty. I'll try it on after I've eaten."

After everyone who had been working left, Fang Xin ran back to help Fang Yu cook.

"Sis, where did you get this green vegetable? I don't think we've ever bought it."

Fang Xin pointed to the cleaned vegetables in the basin and asked.

"Well, I went up the mountain this afternoon and saw a patch of wild ones, so I picked them."

No matter what Fang Yu said, Fang Xin believed it without a doubt.

Fang Yu stir-fried the vegetables with some meat, and Fang Xin thought it was delicious.

Not to mention Fang Xin, even Fang Yu could tell that the vegetables grown in this space tasted much better than those grown in the fields outside.

Fang Xin was absent-minded during the meal, and it wasn't until after the meal that Fang Yu asked, "Xin'er, is something on your mind?"

Fang Yu was afraid that she would always be worried about that beggar. Even without taking his pulse, she knew that the beggar was not long for life.

If she could meet him again, she could treat him; but she was afraid she wouldn't. Xin'er was always thinking about it, which was quite a troublesome thing.

Fang Xin shook her head: "Sister, I heard from the diners today that the governor was corrupt and broke the law. He has been arrested and the governor's mansion has been sealed off."

"Isn't this a good thing? Why does Xin'er look unhappy?"

Fang Xin pursed her lips and frowned: "But I heard that the governor's son is fine. He has committed many evils, how could he be fine? I'm just afraid that he will come to retaliate against us."

Fang Yu gently rubbed her cheek and comforted her, "Don't worry, with Lord Xiao and the others here, it's only a matter of time before they investigate and punish Zhang Shicong."

Just as Fang Xin was relieved, she frowned again as if remembering something: "Sister, I didn't see Lord Xiao or Mo Jiu today. Lord Xiao's eyes should be alright, right?"

"It's alright, I'll go check on him tomorrow. Don't overthink it. If Lord Xiao really wanted to take his anger out on you, he would have already arrested you and given you twenty lashes."

Fang Xin subconsciously rubbed her bottom, as if she was really about to be hit: "Sister, don't scare me."

The next morning, the craftsmen who had been arranged to come to the door arrived, a total of six or seven.

When the villagers saw that so many people had come, they were afraid that Fang Yu thought they hadn't done a good job yesterday and wanted to replace them today.

Fang Yu explained, "It's not convenient to always live in tents, so we might as well find more people to build the courtyard as soon as possible. No matter how many people there are, everyone's wages will not be reduced."

When everyone heard this, they realized it was better than having no work at all. With more people and a sense of comparison, everyone worked even harder.

The craftsmen confirmed the layout of the courtyard with Fang Yu once again, and only after confirming that there were no problems did construction officially begin.

Fang Yu went into the tent to find Li Shi: "Mother, I'm going to the city with Xin'er today. Will you be alright staying home alone?"

Although the workers were all from the village, Fang Yu was worried that someone might come and cause trouble while she was away.

Li put down her work and said, "Go ahead and do your work. Remember to put on the new clothes your mother made for you."

Fang Xin's was also finished. Li Shi really didn't stop for a moment. She just wanted to make sure that both of her daughters could wear new clothes at the same time.

Fang Xin lifted her skirt and twirled around: "Wow, Mom, the dress you made is so beautiful. I've never worn such a pretty dress before."

She wore a pale yellow jacket with a front opening, a dark green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and a bright red belt around her waist.

Just as she finished speaking, Fang Yu came out. Although the clothes were similar, they gave off different feelings when worn by the two sisters.

Fang Yu was surprised that Li Shi, who hadn't made clothes in a long time, was still so skillful, and the colors she matched were also very beautiful.

From a distance, the two sisters walking on the path looked like delicate flowers swaying in the wind.

Fang Ling, who was working in the field, heard the playful laughter. She looked up and saw the two sisters wearing new clothes, and a pang of jealousy shot through her heart.

She herself had never worn such beautiful clothes before, and now she had to work day and night. What right did they have?

Noticing Fang Ling's hostile gaze, Fang Yu's smile faded, and she cast a warning look at her.

Fang Ling appeared unfazed, but she also withdrew her gaze and stopped looking.

Jufulou, which used to be bustling with customers, was deserted today, with even the waiters leaning lazily against the door.

In contrast, Tianxianglou's main hall was already packed with people. Some came for their roast meat, some for their Liuliangye liquor, and some simply for the chefs' skills.

Fang Xin was tidying up by herself, while Fang Yu went inside to find Manager Sun. She looked towards the private room upstairs and asked, "Is Lord Xiao here?"

Manager Sun came out from behind the counter with a kind face: "Yes, I was just about to take the soup upstairs. Miss Fang, please come with me."

Just then, the waiter brought out a bowl of hot soup, and Fang Yu took it from him, saying, "Manager Sun, I'll go, you go about your business."

The shopkeeper nodded in agreement and then retreated.

Mo Jiu used to stand guard at the door, but he wasn't there today. Fang Yu assumed it was because Xiao Jingqi had difficulty seeing, so he was keeping him company inside.

She knocked on the door: "Lord Xiao, it's me. May I come in?"

A response came quickly from inside: "Miss Fang, please come in."

The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating half of Xiao Jingqi's profile as he played chess alone. His skin, covered by the sunlight, looked flawless, as if it had been photoshopped.

A snow-white satin veiled her eyes, draped loosely over her shoulders and down her back in her dark hair. She was dressed in snow-white brocade, the hem of her robe hanging neatly at her feet.

The phrase "sickly beauty" flashed through Fang Yu's mind, and she took a breath and swallowed.

After a long pause, Xiao Jingqi, unable to hear anything, put down his chess piece and looked towards the door: "Miss Fang?"

"Uh... I'm here." Fang Yu walked in and quickly scanned the room: "Mo Jiu isn't here?"

"He has important business to attend to. I heard that Miss Fang's family is building a new house. What brings you here today?"

Fang Yu casually placed the soup in front of him: "My mother is home, she can manage. Drink the soup while it's hot."

Fang Yu propped her cheek up and stared at his profile, admiring him. Xiao Jingqi, on the other hand, was groping for the soup on the table when he accidentally bumped his teacup, making a sound.

Fang Yu clicked her tongue lightly and picked up the soup bowl: "I'll feed you."

"I'll do it myself."

"Don't be shy." Fang Yu scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and then held it to his lips: "Open your mouth, it's not hot."