Yu Zizhen retorted with a serious face, "Xinghua is not stupid. She understands everything I say and is very obedient. Besides, she is the same age as me, so she is not young. She is also very strong, so she should have no problem serving me closely."
Princess Zhenbei still disagreed, "That won't do! For a family like ours, the only people the master can use are those who understand the rules and have a good background."
As for what Yu Zizhen said, that he couldn't bear to see his servants separated from their families, this was simply ridiculous in the eyes of Princess Zhenbei.
In any aristocratic family, the children are scattered all over the world, working hard on their own, and then supporting the family together. Aren't the servants of these families split up and used by their masters according to actual needs?
Princess Zhenbei was disgusted with Yu Zizhen's ignorance. He actually praised the slaves who were just the private property of the master and let them take advantage of him. However, she was unwilling to tell her daughter her true thoughts in detail.
In fact, because of Yu Zizhen's lenient treatment of her subordinates, she even developed some other thoughts.
She said to Yu Zizhen in an unquestionable tone, "Don't worry about this. Since you don't want to take Mother Liu, Cuiping, and Cuiyu with you, then I'll choose another group for you. If you really feel sorry for Xinghua, I can keep her, but you'd better give up the idea of taking her to the capital as soon as possible."
Yu Zizhen weighed the pros and cons briefly, "Then could you please give Cuiyu a little gift for me? Just consider it as a token of gratitude for her service to me. After all, I won't be able to take care of her in the future."
She made a big concession, not only did she not insist on taking Xinghua away, but she also agreed to let Princess Zhenbei arrange new servants for her. Princess Zhenbei was in a good mood, so she did not reject Yu Zizhen's small request.
She gave Cui Yu, who was staring at Yu Zizhen with tears in her eyes, a small box of silver peanuts, a set of seven pieces of silver jewelry, and two rolls of brightly colored fine cotton cloth, "Anything else?"
Yu Zizhen smiled and said, "I also want to ask you for some money."
"What?" Princess Zhenbei was stunned. "What do you want the money for?"
Although she didn't like Yu Zizhen, she asked herself if she had ever treated Yu Zizhen harshly. She had never withheld any of Yu Zizhen's monthly salary, New Year's red envelopes, clothes and jewelry, writing brushes, inkstones, and other daily necessities.
As for whether it was the servants who were interfering, Princess Zhenbei said that she was not a good-tempered person and would not allow the servants to step on the head of the master and act tyrannically.
So, why did Yu Zizhen suddenly ask her for money?
"A poor family is rich on the road," Yu Zizhen patiently explained to her, "I'm about to leave the palace and go to the capital, and I feel anxious because I have no money."
Princess Zhenbei frowned slightly, "I will let Madam Hong follow you. She will be the matron in charge of your courtyard from now on."
Yu Zizhen: ...You would rather assign a servant to manage the money than give it directly to your own daughter?
She took a deep breath and said, "I can't possibly be completely without any personal money, right? When I get to the capital, do I have to ask Madam Hong for money when I buy a piece of ink or a knife?"
Princess Zhenbei was unmoved, "Madame Hong will give you a monthly allowance."
"So, shouldn't I socialize with the nobles of the capital? I can't ask someone to treat me to a meal or a cup of tea, and then tell them to wait while I ask Madam Hong for some money? That's too embarrassing!"
Princess Zhenbei's face showed a trace of anger, "You are a girl..."
Yu Zizhen's voice was even louder than hers, "Please be careful with your words!"
Thinking of the eunuchs at the city's post station waiting for the "prince" to recover, the princess frowned, swallowed her anger, and returned to her normal voice, "To be on the safe side, you should stay in the palace in the capital from now on and don't go anywhere else."
Yu Zizhen laughed angrily, "Is this something I can decide?"
"Then you should claim to be sick. Unless summoned by the palace, don't go out."
Yu Zizhen was completely speechless. "If I pretend to be sick, won't the palace send a doctor?"
Even if it's just to save everyone's face, the palace should send a doctor or two to express the royal family's concern and regard for her as the prince of Zhenbei, right?
Finally, the imperial physician took her pulse and said, "My goodness, how come the Prince of Zhenbei is still a girl?"
Is this because she is afraid that she will be exposed?
"Then you should practice martial arts and study behind closed doors," the princess impatiently put down the teacup in her hand, "You need me to teach you even this little thing?!"
Yu Zizhen: What kind of weird mother is this!
She took a deep breath. "What about my dowry? I probably won't be coming back after I leave anyway, so why don't you just convert it all into banknotes and give it to me now?"
Princess Zhenbei was so angry that she trembled all over, "You, you are so young..."
"You also know how young I am?" Yu Zizhen immediately started to act out, covering her face and sobbing. "My family arranged for me to come to Beijing alone when I was so young, and you wouldn't even give me some money to support myself?"
"Not only do I have to live in fear and endure humiliation every day, but I also have to look to my servants for every penny I spend and have to explain every detail to them?"
"In that case, I won't go to the capital! I will stay in the palace honestly. I don't believe that my father will still shortchange me on food, clothing, and other expenses."
As soon as Yu Zizhen finished speaking, the system, which had been as quiet as a chicken, suddenly spoke, "Beep—Host, please note, please do not behave in a way that is inconsistent with the original owner's character in front of the original owner's mother."
Yu Zizhen was stunned for a moment, then immediately defended himself with his mind, "The original owner was abandoned by her parents and sent to the capital at a young age. Yet, her mother showed no sign of sympathy or indulgence towards her even under such circumstances. It would be strange if she still acted like a spoiled brat. It's normal for people to act out of line when they're upset. Ah... I forgot, you're not human."
Baby Voice System: ...Although I am indeed not a human, I always feel like you are scolding me!
While the two were communicating with each other through their minds, the confidante nanny beside Princess Zhenbei was also holding the princess's hand tightly, preventing her from impulsively throwing the teacup on the table at Yu Zizhen, who had already developed a rebellious mentality.
"Princess! Princess, please don't be angry. The prince is still a child. Please talk to her slowly." The nanny held her master's hand tightly, turned her back to Yu Zizhen, and kept winking at her.
The most crucial point in the matter planned by their princess was Yu Zizhen's "willingness".
Only if she is "willing" will she cooperate with others and hide her identity as a woman.
On the other hand, if she really angered the princess and was unwilling to go to the capital in place of Yu Zicheng, then what would be the point of them tying her up in a carriage and escorting her there?
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