Xu Yunxuan laughed at herself when she heard this and looked up at Shen Yuyao. "Do you think I don't like Qian Duoduo?"
Shen Yuyao finally calmed down. Yes... who wouldn't love those gold, silver and treasures?
If the treasure map is real, why doesn't Xu Yunxuan dig it out herself?
But Shen Yuyao clearly heard Xu Yunxuan swear that day that she had made a fortune, and the treasure map did not look fake.
What's the problem?
Is there something key in this that Xu Yunxuan didn't think of, so she can't get it?
Shen Yuyao was speculating secretly when she heard rustling footsteps.
"Miss, there's a man in the front yard who claims to be from the capital."
Shen Yuyao's personal maid, Bai Zhi, hurried in.
Perhaps because she walked too fast, Baizhi's face turned red and fine beads of sweat covered her forehead.
"Why are you so flustered? Sit down and talk slowly." Shen Yuyao handed a handkerchief to Bai Zhi.
"The eunuch was accompanied by several girls, all of whom were very pretty."
"The eunuch also said that he has a message from the Empress to bring to you, young lady."
Bai Zhi was breathing slightly. After she finished speaking, she slowly sat down and pressed her forehead and cheeks with a handkerchief.
A group of girls?
This is surprising. Since the Ning Wang Mansion was established in Yanjing, Shen Yuyao did not need to personally select the maids and servants.
Xiao Xizi from the old prince's palace in the capital is now the chief steward of Prince Ning's palace, and Nanny Wang, who watched Shen Yuyao grow up in the Duke's palace, is the chief steward of the backyard.
Both of them are people that Shen Yuyao trusts absolutely, so there is no need to report to Shen Yuyao, let alone Shen Yuyao choosing them personally.
And Bai Zhi also said that he was a eunuch from the capital, bringing the emperor's oral order?
Isn’t this bullshit?
Shen Yuyao was extremely curious. Which liar was so desperate that he managed to trick his way into Prince Ning's mansion?
"Yunxuan, since you are from the palace, come with me to take a look." Shen Yuyao said with a smile.
When they reached the door of the front yard hall, Shen Yuyao heard the chirping of girls inside, which was very lively.
After Shen Yuyao and Xu Yunxuan walked into the hall, the chattering sounds instantly quieted down.
Looking up, I saw Eunuch Zhang from the Queen's Palace sitting on a chair, leisurely sipping tea, with seven or eight pretty girls of fifteen or sixteen standing beside him.
They were all dressed in gorgeous clothes.
Seeing Shen Yuyao coming in, Eunuch Zhang hurriedly stood up and knelt down to pay his respects. Then he smiled and said, "Princess Ning, we have someone here to help you."
Shen Yuyao knew this eunuch Zhang, and it seemed that he was not a liar.
"Eunuch Zhang, how are you?" Shen Yuyao returned the greeting. "They are..."
"Princess Ning, these are the daughters of wealthy families in the capital, given to Prince Ning by the Empress as concubines."
Eunuch Zhang was all smiles, and the Empress Dowager bestowed great honor upon the Ning Palace.
Seven or eight noble ladies were sent over at once.
Shen Yuyao glanced at the noble ladies. They all looked pretty and charming. However, when she looked at a woman in a goose yellow dress, a look of surprise appeared on her calm face.
"Yuyao thanks the Emperor and Empress for their kindness." Shen Yuyao bowed and expressed that the Ning Palace was glad to accept these noble ladies.
Eunuch Zhang smiled happily and introduced them one by one.
Liu, the daughter of an imperial merchant, and Wu, the sister of a general...
Shen Yuyao remembered the woman in the goose yellow dress. She was Feng Yuanyuan, the concubine of the Duke of Weiguo.
These women all seemed to be well-behaved, but Feng Yuanyuan was the prettiest. Her big eyes looked around and were quite lively.
All the women bowed deeply to Shen Yuyao.
Shen Yuyao smiled faintly and said to the women in a serious tone: "Since you were all given to Prince Ning's Mansion by the Empress, you will all be sisters in the future."
Shen Yuyao had never scolded someone like this before, and Xu Yunxuan, who was standing next to her, covered her mouth and laughed secretly.
"Cough... cough..." Shen Yuyao looked at Xu Yunxuan and found it funny. She almost couldn't hold it in and could only cough twice and said, "I hope that after you enter the mansion, you will get along well with each other. Be kind to everyone.
"The most important thing is that when Prince Ning returns triumphantly in the future, you must serve him wholeheartedly and diligently, and establish branches for the Prince Ning's Mansion as soon as possible."
Shen Yuyao finished speaking in one breath and turned to look at Eunuch Zhang.
Father-in-law, are you satisfied?
When Eunuch Zhang saw Shen Yuyao's expression, he immediately knew it was time to say goodbye and return to the palace.
He put down the teacup in his hand, stood up and said, "Well, our mission is completed. I will take my leave and return to the palace to report to the Queen."
Shen Yuyao smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Zhang." She turned around and signaled Nanny Wang to take some banknotes and stuff them into Eunuch Zhang's hands.
Eunuch Zhang was not polite. He took the banknote, waved his whisk, and said goodbye as he left the palace.
Shen Yuyao looked at the beautiful girls in front of her. They were still looking at her with expectation, and she felt a little emotional for a moment.
She knew why the Queen Mother sent these noble ladies to Prince Ning's Mansion at this time. Among all the princes who had been enfeoffed, Prince Ning was the only one who had no concubines or maids except her and Xu Yunxuan.
First of all, the Queen must have misunderstood that Shen Yuyao was jealous, so there was only one wife and one concubine in the huge Ning Wang Mansion.
The Empress Dowager was also worried that if the Ning Prince's Mansion continued like this for a long time, it would be criticized by the ministers in the court. That's why she made the decision and sent the person directly to the Ning Prince's Mansion.
In addition, Shen Yuyao's father, Lord Shen, has put on his armor and returned to the battlefield.
Shen Yuyao must not let Prince Ning favor her, otherwise the emperor will sooner or later become wary of her.
Send a concubine?
It's just a balancing act.
However, with so many young masters entering Prince Ning's Mansion at once, it would take some effort to maintain peace in the backyard.
It’s a headache just thinking about it.
Shen Yuyao held her forehead with her hand and glanced at Xu Yunxuan.
Or, you'll be in charge of this palace?
Xu Yunxuan covered her mouth and shook her head.
The two of them got along better and better as time went by.
The atmosphere in the hall of Prince Ning's Mansion became a little awkward.
"Mother."
This cute sound instantly dissipated the coldness on Shen Yuyao's face, and she looked towards the door with a smile on her face.
Xia Xiaoxian walked into the hall, holding Shen Yuyao's hand, looked up and asked, "Mother, what are they here for?"
"Uh, this..." Shen Yuyao paused, then turned to the middle-aged woman and said, "This is Princess Xiaoxian of Prince Ning's Mansion. Please greet her."
"I greet the little princess. How are you?"
The women saluted Xia Xiaoxian in unison.
Xia Xiaoxian asked again: "Mother, did you take a concubine for Daddy?"
Shen Yuyao felt even more dizzy.
She took a concubine for Prince Ning?
It seems so, but it also seems not to be.
"Well, I guess so." Shen Yuyao said lightly.
"Little fairy, come here." Xu Yunxuan waved to Xia Xiaoxian.
"This princess must take a good look at them!"
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