It's not that I'm afraid the people in the manor will covet the money, it's just that it's better to have Su Wanyan sort out the manor's accounts first, and then gradually delegate authority to the servants.

Su Wanyan thought it made sense after hearing it, since money was a matter of every expense of the Prince's Mansion.

If she points out their mistakes from the beginning, they'll panic. It's better for her to clarify the accounts first before proceeding.

Yu Nanqing's old subordinates were all grown men, skilled in fighting and killing, but they were somewhat troubled by dealing with these literary matters.

Therefore, following Wang Zhang's suggestion, Wang Zhang was to allocate these people, and he would then hire suitable people from the city to handle the remaining affairs of the mansion.

As for the people sent by Emperor Yuanhe, Su Wanyan planned to leave them to their own devices for now.

Yu Nanqing had previously told her that some of Emperor Yuanhe's people could be bribed.

She had noticed something amiss in the past few days. When the imperial silver was redeemed and the money was distributed, several soldiers and maids were already itching to make a move, but they held back in the end.

People die for wealth, birds die for food.

Ultimately, they're all just laborers.

Su Wanyan was waiting, waiting for them to lose their temper and come to her to pledge their loyalty. That would be the perfect time to win them over.

There were also many trivial matters and details in the manor. Su Wanyan and Wang Zhang discussed them for several days. Some could be decided immediately, while others needed to be considered depending on the situation. But it didn't matter, since it was only the beginning.

The Prince's Mansion had survived such a dire situation before, so this current difficulty is nothing.

Yu Nanqing's salary was delivered the day after Su Wanyan entered the palace: ten thousand taels of silver, ten large boxes, ten thousand bushels of rice, and ten large cartloads.

Su Wanyan squinted as she meticulously checked the bill item by item, leaving them no room for error.

On the fifteenth of August, an uninvited guest arrived at the mansion.

In the morning, Su Wanyan had just finished discussing the matter of the royal medicine storehouse with Wang Zhang when Qiu Ye turned around and came in to report: "Your Highness, someone has come to report that the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yuanning has arrived, saying that she has come on the orders of the Princess."

Su Muqing?

On the orders of the eldest princess?

That definitely doesn't mean anything good.

She didn't receive the Lady of Yuanning Marquis last time she came, but this time Su Muqing came instead?

Su Wanyan stretched her arms and yawned: "Okay, let her wait in the front yard."

"Yes." Qiu Ye replied politely, preparing to leave.

Su Wanyan suddenly called out again, "Wait."

"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?"

"Take the Baihao Yinzhen tea that Master Wang specially bought back before and brew it for Su Muqing."

After receiving his salary, Wang Zhang specially bought some top-quality tea. His intention was that since she and Yu Nanqing were of noble status, they shouldn't just drink plain water every day.

Other people's residences always have top-quality tea stored up, whether for entertaining others or for their own consumption. But this is a prince's residence, and they absolutely cannot be without such tea.

Su Wanyan thought it made sense, so she agreed.

Among them was Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle White Tea), which Wang Zhang bought especially for her, saying that Baihao Yinzhen's taste was most suitable for women. Su Wanyan had tried it and found it to be delicious.

Even though she had never been exposed to tea before, she couldn't get enough of the fine white tea.

Qiu Ye paused slightly, but ultimately curtsied and said, "Yes."

Ah, it's good to be rich; you're even willing to share this fine tea with others.

Back then, Su Muqing looked down on Yu Nanqing and had her adopted by the Marquis of Yuanning and married her off in her place. Now that Su Muqing has come, she naturally has to put on a show.

Although this scene was nothing to Su Muqing, who was showered with love and affection, it was insignificant.

But she will come little by little. Today it is a white silver needle, tomorrow it may be a large coral, and the day after tomorrow it may be a luminous pearl.

She will cure Yu Nanqing, making Su Muqing gradually envy her and gradually regret her actions.

Most importantly, she wanted to let Marquis Yuanning know that she and Yu Nanqing would not allow themselves to be slaughtered by them!

The front courtyard and main hall of Prince Gong's Mansion.

Su Muqing was sitting upright in her seat, her eyes concealing her usual arrogance and disdain.

Because the Prince's Mansion has been neglected for many years, the buildings have become worn and old. Generally speaking, the mansions of these prominent families are repaired every year to maintain their grandeur.

Although the Prince's Mansion was more than twice the size of the Marquis's Mansion, the main hall was not new, so it certainly wasn't dilapidated. In fact, in Su Wanyan's eyes, the Prince's Mansion was quite magnificent and grand.

However, Su Muqing was arrogant and disdainful, so when she saw the Prince's mansion, she couldn't help but feel disgusted.

She thought it was run-down when she last came, but she didn't expect it to be even worse this time...

At this moment, a maid from the mansion brought up tea.

Su Muqing didn't even glance at it. This dilapidated royal mansion couldn't possibly serve any good tea; it was more like water for her to wash her feet.

She stood up straight, her face already showing signs of impatience. Su Wanyan was still putting on an act, making her wait so long.

Last time Mother came, she was turned away at the door. This time, she's acting on the orders of the Princess. If she dares not to come again...

Su Muqing narrowed her eyes; she was going to take revenge for the previous incident as well.

Suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted into her nose.

Her brow twitched slightly as she looked at the tea on the table. The tea in the cup resembled silver ear fungus, crystal clear and bright in color.

She frowned and asked the maid, "What kind of tea is this?"

Qiu Ye lowered her eyes and replied, "This is the White Hair Silver Needle that Her Majesty usually loves."

Su Muqing frowned even more. How could a mere concubine's daughter afford such fine tea?

Before, she ate leftovers at the Marquis's mansion, but after coming to the Prince's mansion, she suddenly found herself living a life of plenty.

Su Muqing's face showed displeasure. Could this tea be fake, just looking nice?

After thinking it over, she picked up the teacup and took a sip. Instantly, a smooth and thick sensation filled her throat, refreshing and pure, sweet and fragrant, with a lingering aroma after the tea had finished.

It was clearly a delicious tea, but it made Su Muqing's face turn dark.

She had never tasted such a mild and mellow tea in the mansion!

Su Wanyan is just a concubine's daughter, how could she be worthy of her?

"Miss Su, it's been a long time." When Su Wanyan appeared, Su Muqing was staring at her teacup with a dark expression.

Su Wanyan seemed to see right through her, and stepped in through the threshold with a smile.

The moment she stood in front of Su Muqing, Su Muqing's face darkened even more.

Su Wanyan had specially dressed up before coming, with gold hairpins and jade ornaments in her hair, and wearing the dark fragrance green willow brocade bestowed by the palace.

Yun brocade was a tribute item for the imperial court.

Only members of the imperial family or those bestowed by the emperor would receive such gifts.

Su Muqing clenched her fist in her sleeve. How could she have Yun Jin?

Her father served as an official for half his life, and only then did the emperor bestow a piece of cloud brocade upon the Marquis's mansion. Last time, she wore cloud brocade when she came to see Su Wanyan. Why does Su Wanyan have it this time too?