Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 375 Opening a Shop in the Capital (7)_1

Chapter 375: Chapter 375 Opening a Shop in the Capital (7)_1

Duke An presented a house deed to the Du couple, claiming it to be a supplement to Lady Du’s dowry. The house on the deed was a two-story building located in Mao’er Alley, an extremely valuable storefront that left Cai Wei’s family utterly stunned.

Madam Wang gifted them two rolls of fabric, two pieces of sheer gauze, four cotton quilts, and four sets of head jewelry. She also instructed Wen’er and Wu’er to start attending the private school in the mansion from the next day on, temporarily living in the Changchun Garden, where Lady Mei was staying.

The benevolence and generosity of Duke An’s Mansion towards Cai Wei’s family were profound; had it not been for her mother’s forced marriage and her grandmother’s subsequent abuse, Cai Wei would have been deeply moved by this fervent display of kinship.

However, the experiences of her mother and grandmother were enough to make her see their true colors -- their kindness towards her family was certainly a part of some unspeakable plot; otherwise, they would not have treated them so kindly.

What could this unspeakable plot be?

Cai Wei was curious, but not afraid. Those who dared to abuse her grandmother, those who dared to scheme against her family, the hundred-year prosperity of Duke An’s Mansion, was about to come to an end!

At mealtime, Cai Wei and Cai Fei were placed at a table with the girls. At the table were Du Wanqiu, Du Wanying, Du Wanyue, and Du Wanru, as well as five illegitimate daughters from the first and third rooms. However, these illegitimate daughters were all shrinking in fear. Despite sitting with their own sisters, they all looked like wax figures, their eyes staring straight ahead, neither daring to move nor speak. It was clear that the rules for illegitimate children in Duke An’s Mansion were extremely strict.

Seeing these illegitimate daughters in such fear reminded Cai Wei of her mother’s life here, and she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy and took them under her wing.

"Sister Cai Wei, eat. This is a fragrant pig from Silla, so delicious. It was sent by Auntie early this morning, please have a taste!"

Du Wanqiu picked up a piece of pork and placed it in Cai Wei’s dish, extending a warm smile in an attempt to befriend her.

Half an hour ago, she had made up her mind to make contact with Young Master Huo through this little b*tch, get acquainted with him, let him gradually get to know her, slowly develop feelings for her, fall in love with her.

Although this process was convoluted and difficult, it was the best plan she could think of.

She could tolerate Rui Zhu marrying His Highness King Qin, as she was of a lower birth status, but she absolutely could not tolerate this country girl of a concubine taking away her ideal marriage partner.

What did she have? Nothing more than a slightly more appealing appearance. There would be a day when she would reveal her true colors, and her goodness was something that the b*tch’s mere complexion could never match.

Now, since Young Master Huo had a preference for her, she would condescend to befriend her. As long as they became friends, she would naturally have many opportunities to meet Young Master Huo.

As the saying goes: It’s difficult for a man to chase a woman through a mountain, but it’s easy for a woman to chase a man through a veil. Though she was not as enchanting as this despicable woman, she was born of nobility, had the aura and charisma of a well-born lady, and believed that as long as Young Master Huo got to know her, he would realize that she was far more suited to be the mistress of the Huo family than that despicable woman.

Cai Wei picked up the piece of meat and casually placed it on a little concubine girl’s plate. Cai Wei had been observing her for a while, she looked only seven or eight years old, meekly sitting there, not daring to say a word or meet anyone’s gaze, only picking up the dish in front of her; it was pitiful to see.

"Thank you for your kindness, big sister, but I’m afraid of gaining weight and rarely eat meat. I see this sister here is very thin, why not let her take my share and benefit from your kindness!"