A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 66

Chapter 66: A Close Friend Entrusts Her Orphan

Xiao Ji’s father and brothers were indeed suitable, and in addition, the people Song Shang gave were not withdrawn.

It didn’t take long for Wen Yu to sort out, receive, classify, and make integration decisions for the industries in her hands.

The teahouse she mentioned to Song Shang also sold for a very good price.

Wen Yu and Yan Zhu secretly counted the returned silver for a long time… but even with the 10,000 taels that Wen Qian gave, if they bought that red coral hairpin, there wouldn’t be much left…

Wen Yu sighed, resting her chin on her hand: I’m really poor, I have to think of a way!

She didn’t even think about it: These more than 20,000 taels of silver were enough for a middle-class family to live a rich and comfortable life.

Old Madam Wen had also been cleaning up the family’s property recently, but because it involved many aspects, it couldn’t be done in a short period of time, and she was busy all day long. Wu Shi had to follow suit.

The girls were left unattended, like sheep set free, as long as they brought enough servants with them, they could all go out.

Wen Yu took Yan Zhu to Rainbow Phoenix Pavilion, lingered in the shop, and chatted with Master Qing when he wasn’t busy, feeling that her horizons had broadened a lot. Making that Manager Liu always peek at her.

After only two beautiful days, Old Madam Wen informed everyone: The family would go to the Wen family villa located in Heavenly Dragon Town ahead of schedule. She asked the girls to pack their things and stay there for nearly ten days.

This was much earlier than the expected time, Wen Yu wondered: Why go so early?

Soon Xiao Ji inquired and found out that Old Madam Wen had the intention of selling the Wen family villa in Heavenly Dragon Town.

These days, many intermediaries had been coming and going excitedly.

This time, it was estimated to be the last time they would live there.

Furthermore, this was also strongly promoted by Wu Shi! Because this time, Wen Feng was accompanying them.

Recently, Wen Feng had been going to that legendary beautiful widow’s place too often!

Obviously, he hadn’t gotten his hands on her yet, because he was a little bit restless and fidgety, with a “I’m in love” expression…

It seemed like he was becoming more and more interested.

Wu Shi had already inquired about it, and it was said that the widow was usually “very well-behaved,” had a lot of assets, was capable, and looked good.

And she ignored Wen Feng’s advances.

But if she really ignored him, why did she always give Wen Feng the opportunity to get close to her?

Wasn’t this just a play of “playing hard to get”?

Wu Shi knew her husband too well, no matter how good a woman was, once he got his hands on her, it would almost be over.

He was most afraid of trouble, if someone clung to him, he would immediately shake them off.

But if she kept him hanging like this, he might really fall for her.

What if he foolishly fell into the trap and brought her home!

This widow had managed property and given birth to children, so she must be very experienced.

Bringing her back wouldn’t be easy to manage!

So, she urged Old Madam Wen to go out early. Let them be separated and talk about it after a cooling-off period!

Wen Yu was worried that Liu Lanfang’s matter had not yet been settled, and then a letter came from there.

Zhang Jiangqing finally succeeded, Sun Ying brought Li Jiang and Li He, and directly pulled them back to the Wen family.

Wen Yu was so excited when she heard that she personally went to the second gate.

Li Jiang said, “Eldest Miss, there are five boxes in total.” He pointed to the cart.

“Good, you’ve worked hard. Bring them in!”

Previously, in order to sort out the things left by her mother, she had already cleared out a small room in her courtyard, which happened to be able to fit them.

After the things were put away, she asked about the process, Li Jiang was easy to talk to, and talked excitedly for a long time…

In short, with silver, things were easy to handle!

Li Jiang finally said: “Young Master Zhang said that the family who kept the things are very good people, but they are living a hard life. He bought some food and salted meat and left it there. Then Young Master Zhang said, he would give that family one tael of silver every month and visit them once every three months.”

Wen Yu nodded: “He’s thoughtful. You remember this matter, you will be responsible for it in the future!”

“Yes.”

Now that the things were in her hands, Wen Yu sent an invitation to Liu Lanfang, saying that she invited her to “draw patterns”.

As a result, the Liu family said that she couldn’t come because she had something to do.

Wen Yu sent another invitation, saying that if she couldn’t come, she would bring her friend to visit.

Eldest Madam Liu was angry when she saw the letter, but she really didn’t dare to provoke her.

So, Liu Lanfang came.

Her face was extremely pale, and she was accompanied by a pretentious old woman.

“Ah Fang, where is your little brother?!” When Wen Yu saw Liu Lanfang, she first asked about Liu Lanzhou.

“He didn’t come. Ah Yu, I can’t stay long, I have to go back after looking at the patterns…” She gave a look.

“Qing He, go make a pot of good tea, bring some snacks, and entertain this mama at the Peony Pavilion.” Wen Yu ordered, immediately sending the old woman out of the courtyard.

The old woman was unwilling: “Miss Wen, you don’t have to be so polite, I have to go back as soon as possible after finishing my business with my young miss!”

“We are going to my boudoir, what, you want to go in too?” Wen Yu was even more pretentious than her, covering her nose with a handkerchief, not even looking at her.

The old woman looked at the beautiful girl in front of her, extremely clean, with a faint fragrance all over her body.

Then she looked at the carpet in her room and the muddy shoes on her feet.

And the hair that hadn’t been washed for many days… Oh my! She smiled sheepishly.

Just as Qing He was about to speak, Xiao Ji quickly said: “Mama, let’s not mention the snacks of my young miss, this tea is this year’s new tea, even your master may not be able to drink it! Don’t let your face be disgraced by not accepting this kindness!”

Oh, the fat girl usually had a flattering smile on her face, when she pulled a long face, she was really fierce!

Ever since the boxes entered the courtyard, Hong Xing had been trying to get closer, just wanting to see what was going on.

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At this moment, she was also in front of her.

She couldn’t help but secretly hate Xiao Ji, this dead fatty, how could she be so quick-witted!?

Really annoying!

The old woman quickly said: “Oh my, it’s this old woman who doesn’t know what’s good for her! Please don’t blame me, miss. This old woman will go and have a taste of the new tea!” She thought, what could two girls possibly do?

She followed Qing He and left.

Wen Yu pulled Liu Lanfang into the room and asked about the situation at home for a long time. Liu Lanfang tried hard to pretend to be normal, but she couldn’t pretend well.

Although she felt it was difficult to say, there was no other way, Wen Yu had to tell Liu Lanfang the news she had found out.

But unexpectedly, Liu Lanfang was not surprised or afraid, she just smiled bitterly, shook her head, and said nothing.

“Fortunately, the things have been brought here. They are all in the small room next door, shall we go and check them?!”

Liu Lanfang said in a low voice: “Ah Yu, actually, there’s really no need to check! But I’m afraid you won’t be at ease… so let’s take a look. We’ll leave after we’re done.”

The two entered the small room next door, and five identical black boxes came into view.

Liu Lanfang rushed over, as if she was rushing into her mother’s arms, gently stroking the boxes with both hands, her expression infinitely sad…

“Ah Fang, the locks on top are all rusty, and there are no keys, so I asked them to pry them off first.” Wen Yu personally opened one, there was a layer of dust cloth on top, and then a layer of hard flannel, she lifted it up, and inside were small compartments.

Each small compartment contained a piece of jewelry. They were very exquisite, and after so many years, they were still shiny.

Liu Lanfang looked at them, tears streaming down her face.

There were six compartments on each layer of the box, and there were two layers in total, so there were twelve pieces of jewelry.

Opening another box, there were four compartments inside, which actually contained four pieces of bronzeware, with simple shapes and exquisite patterns.

On the lower layer, there were several ancient bronze mirrors, with green rust on the mirror surface. They were not used for looking at oneself, but for collection.

Although each piece was not large in size, the degree of exquisiteness was quite high.

Wen Yu had been by Song Shang’s side and had seen a lot. She knew that these were very valuable and easy to sell!

“Ah Fang, these are all good things!”

Liu Lanfang was sobbing uncontrollably, Wen Yu silently hugged her gently.

“Ah Yu, I miss my mother, I miss my father!”

“I know…”

Another box contained some trinkets… fans, knotted silk cords, etc. Some girlish trinkets. There was also a set of ivory chess pieces…

Her mother was really rich! The things left behind by her own mother were not as exquisite as these…

There was another box, which actually contained half a box of small gold ingots.

No wonder it was so heavy…

The last box actually contained a bright red bridal embroidered robe and a peony flower bridal veil.

Liu Lanfang couldn’t stand anymore, she thumped and knelt down… “Mother… Mother…” She lay on the ground, crying bitterly.

Wen Yu’s tears also flowed uncontrollably, “Ah Fang, Ah Fang… Your mother kept you and your brother in her heart. She was sick herself, and she still thought of a way out for you two. So, you have to be strong. No matter how difficult it is, you have to grit your teeth, maybe things will get better!”

“I can handle anything by myself. But my little brother… Ah Yu!” Liu Lanfang grabbed Wen Yu’s skirt, “Ah Yu, you are my best friend, please, if something happens to me…” She knelt down and turned to Wen Yu.

“Ah Fang! You are not allowed to talk nonsense!” Wen Yu wiped her tears and became anxious.

“Ah Yu, listen to me first! I’m just saying… if something really happens to me, please take care of my little brother! You can keep all these things, just don’t let him go hungry, and don’t let people bully him! Wuwuwuwu…”

Wen Yu’s heart ached and she couldn’t speak, she just shook her head, faced Liu Lanfang, and knelt down as well.

“There’s no need to find a wife for him, he, he can’t handle other people… If, if he goes to find our parents early, then all this property will belong to you.”

Wen Yu hugged her: “Ah Fang, although I don’t allow you to talk nonsense. But, I, Wen Yu, swear to heaven: This property, I am keeping it for you and your little brother, it all belongs to you and your little brother! Wen Yu will never embezzle it. If something happens to you, I will never abandon Liu Lanzhou. I will take good care of him for the rest of his life! If, if you are both gone, then this property… I will bury you and your parents together properly. Every year on Qingming Festival and the first day of the tenth lunar month, I will send you lots of gold and silver for winter clothes! If I break this oath…”

Liu Lanfang suddenly covered her mouth: “Alright! Ah Yu, your words are enough, I trust you!”

I owe you, I will repay you in the next life!

Liu Lanfang looked at the things again, covering them up after looking at each one.

Wen Yu wrote a certificate next to her, stating that these things were all kept by her on behalf of Liu Lanfang.

They made two copies, both of them signed and pressed their fingerprints, each taking one copy.

Liu Lanfang took another pattern and left in a hurry. As soon as she went out, she stuffed the copy in her hand into her mouth and ate it.

Wen Yu’s oath was enough… This certificate could not be kept.

Wen Yu cried for a long time in her room.

Yan Zhu sat next to her and cried with her…

I’ve been really happy these past two days, many friends left messages, sent tickets, and gave rewards.

There are old friends and new friends.

This makes me feel like “I am very capable and important.”

Grateful! Thank you!

It’s just that this chapter today was written with a heavy heart, I even shed tears…