The sun gradually set. The first day of marrying into the palace went much smoother than Lin Chunhuan had imagined.

Now that Xiao Cen and Xiao Jinan were not at home, Lin Chunhuan told the kitchen not to prepare dinner for her, as she was the only master there.

I just asked Qiu Shuang to ask the cook who was supposed to cook yesterday what dishes she could cook. It would be a good opportunity to try out her cooking skills today.

Since Qiu Shuang was not there, Dong Ling'er was the only one left in the room.

Lin Chunhuan held the warehouse key in his hand, picking it up and putting it down from time to time, making a jingling sound, but he never spoke.

To be exact, since Dong Ling'er took the key, there has not been a single conversation between the two of them until now.

She's quite a patient girl.

It seems that some people have the ability to do great things no matter what time it is, and Dong Ling'er is such a person.

Lin Chunhuan was satisfied in his heart.

Even though she knew that Dong Ling'er would never stay with her forever, it was enough. Even if it was only three to five years, it was enough for her to learn a lot of things.

"Yesterday the matchmaker said she would send you here early in the morning, why did you arrive only in the evening?"

With a loud bang, the warehouse key was thrown onto the desk by Da Cici. Lin Chunhuan leaned against the back of the chair, with his legs resting on the armrests and swaying slowly.

Although she didn't look dignified at all, or even proper at all, Dong Ling'er was still stunned for a moment when she raised her head.

Before meeting Lin Chunhuan, she didn't even believe that so-called beauty could be considered a kind of ability.

But she saw it today.

There are people like Princess Pingyang in this world. She just needs to sit there casually, neither dignified nor elegant, but she exudes a kind of aura from her hair to her toes.

That kind of breath is called beautiful.

It is good-looking in all traditional and non-traditional senses.

No matter what your aesthetic taste is, no matter whether you like Lin Chunhuan as a person or not, you cannot deny that he is good-looking.

Lin Chunhuan chuckled softly, awakening Dong Ling'er from her trance. The hem of her aquamarine skirt swayed gently at her feet as she moved, making her feel like she was standing by the Bi Bo Lake. "You haven't answered my question yet."

"I did leave in the morning, but I didn't want to come at that time. I just planned to take a walk outside and then go back. You are not the kind of master I want." Dong Ling'er responded indifferently.

It seemed as if he was completely unaware of how disrespectful his words were.

However, she seemed to see through Lin Chunhuan's confusion and went on to explain, "The matchmaker doesn't know whether the princess really wants me or not, so even if I don't come to the palace, she won't do anything to me for a while."

"Hmm."

Lin Chunhuan responded indifferently without making any comment.

He placed one hand on the table, resting it lightly on his chin, "Then why are you suddenly willing to come again?"

"I heard some rumors." Dong Ling'er thought of something, and a smile appeared on her indifferent face. "The princess hasn't left home today. The servants in the palace are well-trained and won't gossip."

"So, the princess probably doesn't know yet, but the capital is extremely lively today."

Lin Chunhuan said with interest, blinking and looking at Dong Ling'er, "Tell me, how lively is it?"

"The whole capital is buzzing about two things. One is that the eldest daughter of the Lin family is incredibly beautiful, with eyes and eyebrows comparable to Yang Yuhuan, and a single smile that's incredibly charming. The capital's most beautiful woman is about to be replaced."

Speaking of this, Dong Ling'er's expression became more relaxed. "I have never liked Lin Chu Nuan. I always felt that she was very hypocritical."

"But no matter how much I dislike her, I know her title of the most beautiful woman is well-deserved."

"You are her eldest sister, and you can surpass Lin Chunuan in the aspect of appearance that she cares about most. I want to meet you and want to know what kind of face can surpass Lin Chunuan's most proud appearance."

"Now you see it." Lin Chunhuan raised his eyebrows slightly, not surprised by Dong Ling'er's reason. "How is it?"

“Stunning!”

Even though she didn't know the character of the Princess Pingyang in front of her, Dong Ling'er did not hide her true thoughts at all.

Of course, she wasn't afraid of flattery. After saying just four words, her smile became even brighter. "Lin Chunuan's loss wasn't unfair."

"So the second big event you mentioned was the fact that I married Xiao Cen."

Although Dong Ling'er was proud, she didn't have the courage to call Xiao Cen by his name. After a pause, she smiled and said, "The rumors outside are much more interesting."

"The Prince of Pingyang fell in love with a female doctor and was dissatisfied with the arranged marriage. On the wedding day, he refused to open the door in anger."

"The eldest daughter of the Lin family stepped down from the sedan chair in a domineering manner and said that all the sons of the Xiao family could marry, so why wait for Xiao Jinan?"

"Prince Pingyang rode back to his palace and fell in love with the Lin family's daughter at first sight. In an instant, his daughter-in-law became his wife, and the bride became his stepmother." Dong Ling'er paused. "Anyway, several versions of this story have been spread. If you have time, Princess, you can go to the teahouse and listen to them. It's very lively."

However, at this moment, Lin Chunhuan stretched out his finger and shook it, shaking his head, "What they said is not true."

"Xiao Cen had never been married before me. In other words, I am his first wife, not his second wife, let alone his stepmother."

Dong Ling'er was stunned for a moment. Obviously, she had not thought of this before. Not only her, it seemed that no one cared about this matter, but after being specifically reminded by Lin Chunhuan.

Dong Ling'er understood after just a quick thought.

The difference between them is huge!

"Yes, Princess is right. I was shallow." Dong Ling'er is a clear-headed person and is quick to admit her mistakes.

There is one good thing about such people: once they make a mistake, they will never allow themselves to make it a second time.

After tasting the cook's dish in the evening, Lin Chunhuan was so spicy that tears came to his eyes. He jumped up and down looking for water to drink, and almost got his tongue burned by the freshly brewed boiling tea.

The first day was quite peaceful in Prince Pingyang's Palace.

By the time Lin Chunhuan remembered whether he should go to the palace to express his gratitude or something, his head had already rested on the pillow and his thoughts were no longer clear.

Just turned over.

Forget it, since the housekeeper didn’t mention it, just pretend you don’t know. In her previous life, she was the Crown Prince’s Consort and had never entered the palace, so it didn’t seem like a big deal.

The soothing incense was floating in the air in the house. Seeing that she was fast asleep, Dong Ling'er said hello to Qiu Shuang who stayed overnight. Then she took the princess's seal to the accounting office and asked for the palace's account books for the past ten years.

The account books piled on the table as high as a mountain are enough to make one's scalp tingle at a glance.

But when Dong Ling'er saw these account books, her eyes were like a gambler at the dice table. The light in her eyes was full of excitement, and she wished she could dive in and never come out.