Shen Wanqing’s eyes widened. She knew her daughter was capable and expected she might have so businesses.
But she thought those businesses would be sothing like a small costics shop or so small-scale farming, nothing significant.
She never expected it to be on such a large scale.
What kind of existence is Pei’s Trading House in the Capital?
From the very beginning, it firmly established itself in the Capital with great strength, breaking through among nurous well-established shops and securing a place even in the Capital.
Then, as ti went by, Pei’s Trading House kept expanding, and they also opened branches in the Capital, with a broader range of rchandise.
So products were even unavailable in other stores.
Even the toilet paper was softer and whiter than others’, and the towels were soft and comfortable, with so dried goods and wild ga to choose from.
The everyday items also kept increasing.
Eventually, everyone enjoyed shopping there.
In fact, everyone speculated in private that soone incredibly powerful and well-connected might be behind Pei’s.
No one could have imagined that this great figure was her daughter.
Shen Wanqing felt a bit pleased, "I just knew the shopkeeper always waives my bill every ti I co here."
Pei Shu’er chuckled, "Zisu knows you’re my mother, how could they charge you?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Shen Wanqing’s smile widened as she looked at the items she’d bought.
The goods belonged to her daughter, and even the money was earned by her daughter.
In contrast, Pei Lingling left in a huff, only to indulge in a few words while spending so much money and even aiding the enemy.
The more she thought about it, the more Shen Wanqing felt a deep sense of pride.
Pei Lingling thought she was the cleverest one, only to realize her daughter was much smarter.
And much more adaptable.
After getting tired of shopping, they went to Pei’s Restaurant for a al.
When they arrived, Shen Wanqing leaned close to Pei Shu’er’s ear, a faint smile on her lips.
"Darling daughter, I had my suspicions, many dishes in this restaurant I’ve tasted at the Prince Mansion. Does this restaurant have sothing to do with you?"
Pei Shu’er smiled and nodded, "Yes, Mother."
Shen Wanqing grew even more excited.
"So, did you provide the culinary skills, and the big boss funded it?"
As soon as she said this, Liu Xu laughed.
"In-law, all of this was funded by Shu’er herself. She can afford this much."
No wonder Shen Wanqing thought so, as the scale of Pei’s Restaurant was almost the sa as Pei’s Trading House. Considering their close opening dates, it’s not just about money, but also about having enough energy and manpower.
Pei Shu’er replied with a smile, "Tang Zan helped out a lot here too, he found all the staff, and they are very reliable, saving a lot of trouble."
Hearing this, Shen Wanqing felt even more satisfied with her son-in-law.
Of course, when she looked at Pei Shu’er, her eyes were filled with pride.
Look at my daughter, Shen Wanqing’s daughter, so outstanding.
Then she looked towards the Pei’s Pastry Shop across the street.
Pei Shu’er didn’t even wait for Shen Wanqing to ask, nodding with a smile.
"Yes, Mother, that is mine too."
Shen Wanqing now felt increasingly delighted, "I never imagined my Shu’er would be so amazing."
Pei Shu’er thought, since it had co to this point, she might as well say a bit more.
"Mother, Pei’s Cloth Shop is also mine. You don’t need to be frugal in these businesses under my na. If you fancy any clothes, just take them. The staff knows you are very important to ."
Shen Wanqing’s eyes sparkled with a smile.
"Alright, I won’t stand on ceremony with you, daughter."
But soon, Shen Wanqing frowned again.
"But Pei Shu’er, you’ve been hiding this from for a long ti. You’ve been in the Capital for several years, and Pei’s has been open for such a long ti. I’m only just finding out these are your businesses."
"Aren’t you taking , your mother, too lightly?"
Pei Shu’er touched her nose, just about to explain when Liu Xu smiled.
"In-law, I actually knew about Shu’er’s businesses when we were at the Deserted Mountain. When we returned to the Capital, things were urgent, so we didn’t ntion it."
Pei Shu’er continued, "Later, when the situation stabilized, I just forgot about it, but I never hid it at any ti."
Shen Wanqing thought that Pei Shu’er indeed never hid anything, and she felt a bit better.
She then gritted her teeth at her daughter.
"From now on, don’t keep things from ."
Pei Shu’er cheerfully replied.
"Okay, I understand, Mother."
After they finished their al, they all headed towards the Prince Mansion.
Upon reaching the Prince Mansion, they saw a young servant from the Pei Mansion standing at the gate.
Seeing Shen Wanqing and Pei Shu’er, his eyes lit up, and he imdiately walked over.
"Madam, First Miss, here’s an invitation. The Old Madam is soon celebrating her 70th birthday and invites you to attend the birthday banquet."
Shen Wanqing looked at the invitation and felt reluctant to accept it.
Over the years, the Old Madam’s birthday banquets always involved complicated sches and mind gas.
After leaving the Pei Mansion, her life improved, and she didn’t want to deal with those people or their dramas anymore.
Besides, the Old Madam never treated her well.
Compared to Xiang Hui, the rising star, her own family circumstances had declined, with few family mbers left, unable to offer Pei Yu any assistance, and she wasn’t as sweet-tongued as Xiang Hui.
Being stuck in the main wife role naturally made her an eyesore to the Old Madam.
So at every birthday banquet, Shen Wanqing was always humiliated.
Knowing these people ant no good, Shen Wanqing didn’t want to go.
She smiled, "I’m feeling unwell recently, fearing I might spread the sickness to the Old Madam. I will prepare a generous gift and send it to the Pei Mansion."
The young servant was taken aback upon hearing this.
He had been sent by Aunt Xiang Hui to invite them, and he thought it would be no problem.
Unexpectedly, this usually good-natured madam outright rejected him.
The young servant said, "Madam, it would be best to return. This ti, with Miss Ling being titled Imperial Concubine, the Old Madam wants to celebrate with a grand occasion."
Hearing this, Shen Wanqing beca upset.
Firstly, her Shu’er was also a Princess Consort, yet for so long, she hadn’t seen the Old Madam wanting to celebrate.
anwhile, for Pei Lingling becoming an Imperial Concubine, it deserved a celebration?
She said, "Tell Aunt Xiang Hui I’m unwell."
After all, she was no longer a woman dependent on others, nor did she have to seek trouble.
Shen Wanqing pulled Pei Shu’er into the Prince Mansion. Feeling quite full now, they didn’t want to eat anymore.
But by dinner ti, Pei Yu ca to Pei Shu’er’s little courtyard. Just as expected, Shen Wanqing was busy writing sothing at her desk.
When she saw Pei Yu arrive, Shen Wanqing put down her pen, and the maid tactfully took the paper aside.
Pei Yu raised an eyebrow. What’s going on here? It seed a bit unusual.
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