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Xie Liuzheng is sarcastic, rude, and has no manners. He is also cold, arrogant, and unpleasant. Apart from his good fortune of being born in Xie Xiangyu's belly, how can he compare to himself?

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The more Xie Liuhui thought about it, the angrier she became, and her tears flowed even more violently.

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Xie Liufang happened to come over and saw her, and hurriedly handed her a handkerchief to wipe her tears, "Why are you crying, sister? Are you angry again?"

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"Don't cry, be careful not to be seen gossiping and make your aunt unhappy."

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Xie Liuhui took the handkerchief and wiped her face, biting her lip in a daze.

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"Alas." Xie Liufang looked at her expression and sighed softly, "Sister, it is inevitable for us to suffer when living under someone else's roof. If you can patiently make Aunt happy, even a little bit of what comes out from between her fingers is something good that we have never seen before."

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"My sister taught me this before I came here. How could she have forgotten it?"

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I will not forget, of course. But now that I am in a wealthy place, I am increasingly unwilling to accept my own poverty.

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"Liufang, if Xie Liuzheng hadn't been here, would Auntie have adopted one of us?"

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Xie Liufang was startled when he heard this, and hurried to look in front of the door. After confirming that no one was there, he breathed a sigh of relief, returned to Xie Liuhui, and shook her arm, "Don't dare to have such thoughts. Xie Liuzheng is very smart, it's not that easy to succeed."

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Xie Liuhui's eyes flickered, she pursed her lips and said nothing.

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In the main hall, Xie Liuzheng invited Old Madam Feng to sit at the head of the table, bowed to Second Master Feng and Feng Yushu, had someone serve tea, and placed it in front of Old Madam Feng herself.

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"I didn't know that Madam Feng was coming, so I didn't prepare any good tea. Madam Feng, please don't despise me."

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Was he dissatisfied with her for not notifying him in advance and coming as an uninvited guest?

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Old Madam Feng glanced at Xie Liuzheng and saw her sitting there with a smile on her face. She seemed to be behaving properly according to the rules.

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But when she came in person, Xie Xiangyu avoided her and let an unmarried girl entertain her. This showed that she didn't take herself seriously at all.

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Madam Feng did not take the tea. She lowered her eyelids and said calmly, "I wonder if Madam Xie is in the mansion. I want to talk to her a little."

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Xie Liuzheng sneered in his heart. He came to express his gratitude and had to put on an air of condescension. Did he really think he was the local emperor of Yangzhou and that everyone had to pamper him?

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But she didn't show it at all, and kept the most dignified and polite smile, "To be honest with Madam Feng, I don't know who is behind this, causing my family's business to suffer setbacks. Women are weak, and it is not easy for my mother to support the business. I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble, so I sold the shop and lived in seclusion in the countryside from now on."

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Old Madam Feng's face twitched slightly. She didn't believe that Xie Xiangyu and her daughter didn't know that it was her words that ruined the Xie family's business, and they said it to her face, was it to make her feel guilty?

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She looked at Xie Liuzheng deeply and said, "A woman should abide by the code of conduct and take care of her husband and children at home. If Madam Xie doesn't do business, she can have more time to teach Miss Xie."

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Does this mean that she lacks family education? Xie Liuzheng pretended not to hear it, and nodded slowly with a smile, "What Madam Feng said is right. I also often advise my mother that life is just to get by, and there is no need to work hard outside."

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"It's just that my mother is worried about the academies and orphanages she sponsored. She said that if we close the business, she will not be able to continue supporting them. Those orphans and the elderly are really pitiful. She refused to listen to anyone's advice."

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"Now that the business is no longer going on, my mother can take a break. But I need to tell the academy and the charity bureau. I will go to deal with this matter today and will not be at home."

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Old Madam Feng was so stunned that she was speechless.

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It is despised by noble families for women to do business outside, but strictly speaking it is not against the will of heaven, and there is no law that explicitly prohibits it.

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Xie Xiangyu was a lowly merchant, but she used her business income to support poor students and orphans. Compared with many sanctimonious people, she was more concerned about the country and the people, and not only did she not make any mistakes, but she also made some contributions.

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Old Madam Feng looked at Xie Liuzheng with mixed feelings. It was impossible for her to admit that she had wronged Xie Xiangyu. Even if she knew that her evaluation of Xie Xiangyu was wrong, it was impossible for her to change her words and be ridiculed behind her back.

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Xie Liuzheng seemed to see through Old Madam Feng's thoughts. She smiled slightly and looked back at Master Feng II and his son.

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"There are no men in the house, so it is inconvenient for you two to stay for long. Please forgive me."

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Madam Feng's face froze, and she remembered something important. She stretched out her hand to signal Master Feng II to help her up. The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren straightened their clothes and bowed solemnly to Xie Liuzheng.

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Xie Liuzheng quickly turned around and hid to the side, exclaiming, "What is Old Madam Feng doing? You are embarrassing me."

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The second master Feng was anxious to see the original painting, but he did not dare interrupt old lady Feng. Now he finally found an opportunity and hurriedly told her sincerely about how he encountered danger on the mountain road and was rescued by Xie Liuzheng.

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"When I was ill, I never forgot Miss Xie's life-saving grace. However, Miss Xie did not leave her name. After asking around, I learned that Miss Xie was my life-saver. I came here today to express my gratitude."

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Xie Liuzheng smiled and returned the greeting, "It's just a small favor, how dare I accept Master Feng's thanks?"

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"Master Feng, are you saying that you and your son went to the mountain temple that day to get Mr. Xiake's original painting? The original painting is here with me. Master Feng, if you don't mind, why not give it to you?"

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"This, this, this..." This is such a surprise.

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Master Feng wanted to accept it impulsively, but when the words came to his lips, he was scared back by the cold eyes of Madam Feng. He said awkwardly: "No merit, no reward. How can I take away someone's favorite."

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As he spoke, Xie Liuzheng had someone take out the "original" and put it on the high table next to Master Feng. "I don't know whether it's precious or not. It's just that my mother is sponsoring students, and I heard that there is an original in the mountain temple, so I want to ask for it and keep it in the academy for students to enjoy in their spare time."

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"Mr. Feng is well-read. I would like to ask you to help me check whether this book is readable or not. If I make a mistake and waste the students' time, I will end up doing something bad with good intentions."

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"I wonder if Mr. Feng is willing to help me with this."

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This made Mr. Feng feel very relaxed. He could enjoy the original work without having to owe anyone a favor. Instead, he could owe someone a favor. Who could refuse such a good thing?

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What's more, Xie Liuzheng also said that he would keep the original work in the academy, so wouldn't it be available for viewing at any time?

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Master Feng Er smiled and said repeatedly: "It's just a small matter. I'll take it back and help you take a good look at it."

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Even Old Madam Feng was somewhat impressed by Xie Liuzheng. She had thought that a woman from a merchant family would be vulgar and uncouth, but she did not expect that Xie Liuzheng would treat people with neither humility nor overbearing, and her words and actions made people feel warm and relaxed.

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She is somewhat similar to the imperial concubine when she was a child.

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Old Madam Feng's expression softened. She took Xie Liuzheng's hand, took off the pair of jade bracelets from her wrists and put them on her hands.

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"This jade bracelet was given by the Empress, and I give it to you as a gift."

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Xie Liuzheng turned around with a smile and knelt down to salute, "I accept this gift from Old Madam Feng."