Although Xiao Zhen had not returned to the Prince Su's Mansion for many years, the steward of the Prince Su's Mansion had managed the mansion in an orderly manner. However, since the master was not in the mansion, there were not many servants.
Upon learning that the prince had returned and brought back the princess, the old steward was almost moved to tears. He was exceptionally attentive and had his men prepare the best courtyard in the prince's mansion for Rong Qingqing to live in.
Xiao Zhen was quite satisfied with this and trusted the old steward.
While Rong Qingqing was taking people to put away their belongings, he specifically instructed the old steward, "Uncle Hong, tomorrow I will be leaving the capital for Suzhou. I entrust the princess to your care."
When Steward Hong saw that he was giving him such serious instructions, he knew that the princess was highly valued by him.
He immediately straightened his posture and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, as long as this old servant is here, I will take good care of the Princess." He paused, then looked at him expectantly, "The Princess is..."
“She is my biological daughter.” Xiao Zhen did not hide it from him. “I am away from home most of the time, so I ask Uncle Hong to take care of her.”
Steward Hong was an old servant in the Prince Su's mansion and had always been loyal to him. He had been worried that the prince was getting old and had not married or had any children. Now that he finally had his own bloodline, he was overjoyed.
"Your Highness, you can rest assured that this old servant will take good care of the princess."
Xiao Zhen was relieved; he trusted Uncle Hong completely.
After giving instructions to Steward Hong, he entered Lanyue Residence, the courtyard where Rong Qingqing now lives.
With Xiao Tao and Xing Chun, as well as the servants of the Prince's Mansion, helping to tidy up the house, Rong Qingqing was quite relaxed.
She was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, drinking tea and admiring the flowers.
Seeing Xiao Zhen enter, she quickly stood up and asked, "Father, did you call for me because you need something?"
Xiao Zhen came to see her because he had something to discuss, but being asked that question still stung.
"I'm fine, can't I come and see you?"
Rong Qingqing gave a dry laugh, "Of course not, I just felt that Father seemed to have something on his mind, so I asked."
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Zhen's expression froze for a moment.
Upon seeing this, Rong Qingqing asked, "Father, is something on your mind?"
Xiao Zhen snapped out of his reverie and said calmly, "Actually, it's nothing." He paused, then asked, "By the way, when you retrieved your mother's dowry, did you see any letters or anything like that?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing was somewhat surprised. After trying to recall, she said, "Mother left me some valuable items. I didn't see any of her personal letters or anything like that..." At this point, she seemed to remember something and said uncertainly, "However, when I took back my dowry that day, I saw a dusty box in the corner of the room. I thought it contained things left by Mother, so I took it with me. But I never opened the box and don't know what's inside. If Father wants to see it, I'll go and get it for you now."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhen said with a hint of anticipation, "Alright."
Rong Qingqing quickly took the box.
The box wasn't large, but it was decorated with exquisite patterns.
She handed the box to Xiao Zhen.
Xiao Zhen took it, his slender fingers tracing the delicate patterns on it.
After a long while, he finally opened the box.
There were no valuables inside, just a few letters.
Xiao Zhen opened the letter and began to read it.
When he saw the contents, his brows furrowed deeply.
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