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With Shen Qingya's night of reflection in the ancestral hall, the atmosphere in the residence seemed to have eased. Although Wu Qing had not succeeded for the time being, her shadow still loomed over Shen Qingya and Xiaocui. However, Shen Qingya did not feel discouraged; instead, she saw new hope in this incident.
Encouraged by Shen Qingya, Xiaocui began to reassess her actions and goals. She realized that to truly change their situation, they needed to actively seek external opportunities. Thus, she decided to expand their herbal business beyond the residence, using this as a chance to create a more stable and free future for both Shen Qingya and herself.
Shen Qingya supported Xiaocui's plan and began to leverage her influence within the residence to secretly assist Xiaocui's business. They rented a small shop outside the residence, specializing in selling herbal ointments and other handmade crafts. Shen Qingya's involvement not only brought more confidence to Xiaocui but also added an air of nobility to their business.
As their business gradually thrived, Shen Qingya and Xiaocui began to establish a certain economic foundation. They used the money to improve their lives and also provided assistance to other servants in the residence. Their actions earned them respect and gratitude from many people in the household, thus enhancing Shen Qingya's prestige.
However, Wu Qing did not give up on her plans due to Shen Qingya's rise. She began to covertly suppress Shen Qingya even more, spreading rumors about her outside the residence in an attempt to tarnish her reputation.
Upon learning of all this, Shen Qingya chose not to confront Wu Qing directly but decided to respond with greater wisdom. She actively participated in social activities outside the residence, winning more friendships and support through her talent and kindness.
At the same time, she quietly gathered evidence of Wu Qing's misconduct through her connections, preparing to expose her true nature at the right moment.
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Shen Qingya and Xiaocui's herbal business gradually established itself outside the residence, and their little shop became a warm spot well-known among the local community. As their business expanded, Shen Qingya began to realize that the outside world was far broader than the confines of their residence.
One day, Shen Qingya decided to go out with Xiaocui to personally understand the market and the needs of the people outside the manor. They dressed in simple clothing, blended into the crowd, and visited markets, pharmacies, and even engaged in business discussions with some vendors.
Shen Qingya discovered that the demand for herbal medicine among the people was not limited to treating minor ailments; there were also many customers interested in health and wellness. An idea struck her, and she decided to introduce some new herbal formulas to develop a series of health products.
Xiaocui fully supported Shen Qingya's proposal, believing it was a great opportunity to expand their business. The two began researching new herbal formulas while also maintaining good relationships with their existing customers.
Meanwhile, Wu Qing's informants outside the manor discovered Shen Qingya and Xiaocui's whereabouts. Learning that their business was thriving made her anxious. Wu Qing started spreading rumors within the manor, claiming that Shen Qingya disregarded the rules of the household by going out and mingling with commoners, intending to tarnish Shen Qingya's reputation.
Upon hearing these rumors, Shen Qingya's father felt some doubts. He summoned Shen Qingya to inquire about her recent activities. Shen Qingya did not hide anything; she honestly told her father about what she and Xiaocui had been doing outside the manor and expressed her desire to help improve the family's economic situation.
After listening, the head of the Shen family was surprised by Shen Qingya's courage and wisdom, and he felt gratified by her filial piety. He decided to grant Shen Qingya more trust and freedom, allowing her to continue running her business outside while reminding her to be cautious about safety and public perception.
With her father's support, Shen Qingya and Xiaocui became even more motivated. They began expanding their business scale, not only increasing new herbal products but also venturing into other areas such as silk and tea. Shen Qingya's business acumen and kindness gained recognition from more people, and their reputation rose accordingly.
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