Xiao Zhixing frowned and turned around, suppressing his anger. "Eunuch Luo."
"Oh, Your Highness, His Majesty has sent this old servant to deliver a horse to you. It's far from here to the palace gate, so please ride the horse there."
Luo Mangong caught up and said with a smile.
Xiao Zhixing pouted, "Isn't riding horses forbidden in the palace?"
"Oh my, His Majesty has granted you permission to ride a horse when you enter the palace from now on."
Xiao Zhixing snorted, hesitated for a moment, took the reins, mounted his horse, and said stiffly, "Please convey my gratitude to His Majesty."
After a pause, she suddenly said, "I heard that Eunuch Luo was once a servant of Empress Zhang of the Yin Dynasty before going to serve Emperor Yin. Are you familiar with the nannies of Yuanfeng Palace? Were they also from the Yin Dynasty?"
Luo Mangong's smile faltered slightly, and he bowed with his hands clasped in greeting. "Back then, this old servant was just an unknown nobody. How could I possibly know the personalities of you ladies?"
Xiao Zhixing remained noncommittal. "Is that so? What a pity. I wanted to ask you more about those things."
Luo Mangong lowered his eyelashes slightly. "Young Prince, rest assured, this old servant has investigated. Those old women are all very kind. Once they enter the palace, they will be your servants. If any of them are disobedient, you can come to this old servant and we will replace them."
Xiao Zhixing smiled, "It's not because of that. I can handle disobedient people myself. Sigh... never mind, since you don't know, I won't ask you anymore. I'm leaving. Lord Luo is taking his leave."
They rode away, their horses clattering and stomping.
Behind her, Luo Mangong, who had straightened his back and appeared humble, disappeared, watching her walk away. The hem of his purple robe fluttered slightly, and he stood alone in the sunlight.
[This Luo Mangong has a story, it's a pity that a eunuch like him wasn't recorded in the historical records.]
[Didn't Young Master Huo reveal that he's a master? How come I can't tell?]
[This is probably a return to simplicity.]
[Don't forget that he was the first to sneak a peek at the young prince at the Yanshan Palace. Could it be that he likes him too...?]
[Holy crap, he's a eunuch, how could he have such thoughts?]
[Tsk tsk, tsk tsk, Princess Yuan Sheng truly deserves to be called the originator of Mary Sue heroines; even TV dramas can't capture her glory.]
Xiao Zhixing naturally knew that Luo Mangong and Xiao Yan had a story, so asking him this ambiguous question would pique his memory and better prove that he was Xiao Yan's daughter.
Riding a horse is indeed fast. She met up with Mo Mei and Bai Mei at the palace gate, changed into Xue Ye, and went straight back to the Prince's Mansion.
Luo Ercai was surprised to see her return alone. "Young Prince, is that you?"
Why did you come back alone? Did the banquet end so quickly? Where is the Prince?
Xiao Zhixing's expression remained unpleasant. He gave a perfunctory "hmm" and pretended to be absent-minded as he returned to Qingluan Courtyard.
Hongmei and Xuemei dared not ask any more questions and hurriedly helped her change clothes, while their eyes questioned Baimei and Momei.
The two women shook their heads; they weren't there and didn't know what had happened.
Then Xiao Zhixing locked himself in his study, took out Xiao Yan's portrait and stared blankly, his whole body slumped.
【Oh dear, oh dear, my heart aches for you, that damned Zhao Yunqi!】
[Ah, could this portrait be of Princess Yuansheng?! I thought it was a self-portrait of the young prince.]
It's already quite obvious; this painting depicts Princess Yuan Sheng!
Damn, I feel even more sorry for them. Who understands the bitterness of a child without a mother?
[That scumbag Qi deserves to be torn to pieces! Our little prince should have been a chosen one of heaven, living a happy and fulfilling life!]
[Sob, someone who's usually so strong and proud can only hide in his study, heartbroken. That's the katana-man.]
Bai Su: "Stop talking, it makes my heart ache. I know she's incredibly powerful, but that only makes me feel more sorry for her."
Xiao Zhixing: Actually, she was recalling the years on Earth, more than two hundred years ago. She thought she would gradually forget them, but unexpectedly, they became clearer and clearer.
well--
Xiao Yuanshan hurriedly returned to the manor and went straight to Qingluan Courtyard, asking, "Where is your master?"
Hongmei pointed to the study, her face full of worry, "She's been locking herself in the study without saying a word."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan hurried over and couldn't resist peering through the door to check what was happening.
Then I heard a long sigh.
He was so anxious he kept scratching his head. This roughneck of a man didn't know how to coax his daughter; he was frantic.
At this moment, Luo Ercai came to report again, "Your Highness, the palace has sent several matrons, saying that His Majesty is sending them to the young prince. What do you think?"
"Send them back." Xiao Yuanshan was furious; his daughter was upset about this, and he was taking his anger out on her.
Luo Ercai agreed and turned to give the instructions.
The study door opened, and Xiao Zhixing came out. "Second Uncle Cai, please invite the maids in."
Xiao Yuanshan carefully looked her over, "Good girl, if you don't want us to take you back?"
Xiao Zhixing walked into the hall, his expression calm. "It's nothing, just a few old women."
Xiao Yuanshan, a tall man of 1.88 meters, followed cautiously behind her, looking both amused and heartbroken. "Really? You can't force yourself."
"Father, don't worry, I'm not that fragile." He sat down inside. "If you're worried, would you like to come with me to meet them?"
"Alright, alright, whatever you want." Xiao Yuanshan sat down as well, letting out a slight sigh of relief.
Before long, Luo Ercai led four nannies into the courtyard.
Xiao Zhixing squinted and looked her over. The woman in the light green long gown who was in the lead looked somewhat similar to that old woman named Pear.
"This servant Bihe (Bilian, Biyu, Biyun) greets Your Highness and Young Prince." The four women curtsied, their eyes lowered respectfully, not daring to look directly at them.
Xiao Yuanshan remained silent with a stern face.
Xiao Zhixing nodded and said calmly:
"Please rise, four matrons. Now that you've come to my Prince's residence, you should live a peaceful and comfortable life. There's not much to do in my courtyard, so you can get to know Hongmei and the others first and give them some pointers."
The four women were indeed so, and they didn't say much. They had ranks and salaries, and were accompanied by maids. They didn't usually get involved in anything, and no one dared to look down on them.
Xiao Zhixing got up, intending to go to the training ground to practice her skills. When she reached the door, she turned back and asked, "Granny He, I suddenly want to eat lotus root and pork rib soup, with a little spice. Do you know how to make it?"
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