She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Ye Hongyang didn’t need to inquire further; Madam Yin had no intention of hiding the fact that her daughter was now so sensible and capable. There was no need for secrecy. As for who Qi Ye was, the family knew very well, so it didn’t matter whether it was kept secret or not. As for outsiders, there was even less to say; the two cookbooks were a token of affection from a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Ah Yan to a mother who had lost her daughter. What others thought was their business, and it was unlikely that anyone would dare confront Duke An directly about it.

The next day, Maternal Aunt Liu received her expected return; Madam Yin went to the Great Cien Temple early in the morning, and afterwards summoned several managers and stewards of her dowry shops and estates to the Flower Hall for questioning. It was said that Madam Yin’s quarters had disbursed quite a lot of Silver Taels.

Nanny Zhang, an efficient worker, had gathered information from outside that Madam Yin had instructed several managers and stewards to look for stores or restaurants to buy in bustling areas.

Then, various stories about Lady Qi of the Qi family of Yuyuan Prefecture began to spread in Duke’s Mansion. When the stories spread, people omitted the Qi family from her name, and no one called her directly, but simply referred to her as Young Lady.

The Young Lady was not only extremely intelligent but also had a straightforward and cheerful disposition, dealing with people honestly and generously.

The Young Lady was very capable; not only did she manage two potentially unlimited industries for His Highness Prince Yu, her family also owned a shop that supplied exquisite pastries. These sweets were not only delicious but also novel and exquisitely made, making them the ultimate delicacy coveted by the top families of Qingyuan County.

In just two days, whenever the Young Lady became the topic of conversation at home, everyone knew that she was the woman who bore a striking resemblance to the Duke and Duchess’s favored daughter. From the way she was addressed, it was clear that Qi Ye had already become part of the family, and her status in the mansion seemed to be even more significant than the former Miss of the house.

In less than two days, Maternal Aunt Liu heard nothing but bad news, each piece more disheartening than the last. Madam Yin suddenly wanted to buy shops and restaurants, certainly because the cookbooks sent back by Ye Xinyan were excellent, likely containing the ultimate delicacies. That was why Madam Yin thought of starting her own business.