The play on the stage was really boring, so Ji Yunhuan held Xizi in his arms and decided to chat with the princess for a while, just as a form of entertainment.
She kissed Xizi on the belly and sighed sadly, "The princess can't live without the creatures created by the palace, just like I can't live without Xizi. The princess is so gentle and kind, she won't watch me die, right?"
The eunuch glared at him and shouted angrily, "How dare you! How dare you speak to the princess? You have no respect for your parents or your parents. I'll punish you for disrespect."
Ji Yunhuan patted his chest and said in shock, "The princess has always been kind and enjoys having fun with the people. Don't bully others and ruin her reputation."
Princess Rong'an's hands on her knees clenched involuntarily. She didn't show anger on her face, but the people serving around her understood that the princess was very angry!
The eunuch immediately knelt down and apologized, "That is not what I meant. Princess, please spare my life."
Princess Rong'an took a deep breath and even had a smile on her face, but the smile did not reach her eyes, and she looked grim.
"Get up, this princess doesn't blame you, you are also loyal to the master."
"Miss Ji, you have a powerful tongue. Grandmother has shown me mercy and bestowed upon me this royal gift. If I don't use it, I would be letting her down. How can I compare with you? I've never heard of someone who can't live without a cat."
Ji Yunhuan hugged Xizi tightly, put his face against Xizi's soft little face, and said unreasonably:
"Everyone has their own loves. The princess loves the palace and wealth. What's wrong with me loving a cat? Xizi is my life. No one can separate us."
"If the princess insists on doing so, then kick me out as well. However, the princess is also a guest, and it is not right for her to kick out guests on behalf of the host. That would be too arrogant. The princess is gentle and kind, and she would definitely not do such a disrespectful thing."
Princess Rong'an was so stunned that she was speechless.
She is gentle and kind, but everyone flatters her when she goes out. However, Ji Yunhuan, this shameless person, pretends to be ignorant while knowing the truth and actually dares to disobey her!
Xia Mengyao was secretly happy. As soon as Princess Rong'an came, she changed the music to her grandmother's favorite. She didn't like Princess Rong'an. Now that Princess Rong'an was humiliated, she felt that she liked Ji Yunhuan a little more.
Old Madam Xia's mind was as clear as a mirror, and she saw everything clearly.
Compared to Princess Rong'an's pretentious appearance, she prefers Ji Yunhuan's personality. She is bold but not stupid, and she is unwilling to suffer any loss.
Seeing that Princess Rong'an was about to lose her temper, Old Madam Xia quickly changed the subject.
"I see that the princess has prepared a birthday gift. The gift she chose is naturally excellent. I wonder if you could take it out for everyone to see and let them open their eyes."
Princess Rong'an had completely hated Ji Yunhuan, but she endured it and did not lose her temper on the spot.
A notorious woman is not worth ruining her reputation. Ji Yunhuan is shameless, but she is very careful about her reputation.
There are many ways to deal with people. One day she will make Ji Yunhuan pay the price for his disrespect today!
Princess Rong'an nodded modestly and summoned the eunuch to present the gift box.
After washing her hands, Old Lady Xia opened it herself, and a huge picture of "Longevity Peach" came into view.
"It looks like a painting by Mr. Bai Xuan, and it's signed. But it's not a painting. It looks more like it was woven bit by bit."
Princess Rong'an stood up, her face beaming with pride. "Old Madam, you have a good eye. This is indeed Mr. Bai's painting. It has been a long time since his paintings have been circulated. This picture of longevity peaches was painted by him personally. He used the continuous warp and interrupted weft weaving method, weaving it thread by thread, and it took him a full year to complete."
"Kesi craftsmanship is extremely complex and intricate, and not just by ordinary craftsmen. There are only a few who can weave it in Suzhou. There's even a saying among the people that an inch of kesi is worth an inch of gold, which shows how precious it is. Rong An is offering this to congratulate the old lady on her eightieth birthday. Do you like it?"
Old Madam Xia touched the gorgeous kesi in her hand. This thing was indeed precious, but at her age, it was past the time to be greedy for fame and fortune. All she cared about was the safety of her descendants.
Princess Rong'an gave away such a valuable item, which really made her feel uneasy.
"Even a single stitch of thread from the princess's gift is an honor to the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion, let alone such a precious longevity peach painting. I will order someone to properly store it and will treasure it."
Princess Rong'an smiled. "Wouldn't it be a shame to keep such a fine thing hidden indoors? I see that Fu'an Hall is quite empty and a bit too plain. Why not hang up the longevity peach painting? Mr. Bai's painting won't be a disgrace to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion."
"The princess is right." The old lady immediately called the servants over and ordered, "Hurry and prepare the incense table and offer the princess's reward. Our Zhongyong Marquis's Mansion is grateful to the emperor for his grace. The princess is his majesty's niece. Her reward is his majesty's reward. We must not neglect it."
Princess Rong'an's face froze. What she wanted was for the Marquis of Zhongyong's Mansion to be close to the Empress Dowager. With just a few words from the old lady, she turned it into the emperor's grace. Wouldn't she be giving this generous gift for nothing?
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