Ming Shu glanced at her: "Couldn't Master just go to the market and buy one herself?"
That sachet was clearly given to him by Lady Su. After his master crushed one of them, he actually snatched his own. How shameless!
He ignored Liu Qiao'er and chased after Xiao Yuan.
Liu Qiao'er's pretty face was both red and white.
The Princess Consort Fang whom Xiao Yuan married two years ago stayed in Yingtian Prefecture after the wedding; the title of Princess Consort of Fenyang in Hangzhou Prefecture was merely nominal.
She knew all too well that she was no match for Xiao Yuan.
She dared not dream of becoming the principal wife, but if Lady Cui agreed, she should still be able to obtain the position of a concubine.
Suddenly, she noticed a sachet, a common item for women, in his sleeve, and a sense of unease crept into her heart.
After having dinner with Madam Cui at the manor, Xiao Yuan returned to his Qingsong Courtyard.
Although he got married two years ago, his proud and arrogant princess refused to come to Hangzhou with him after the marriage and stayed in her family home in Yingtian Prefecture.
At this moment, there was no trace of the female mistress in the Qingsong Courtyard; everything was exactly the same as before his marriage.
After he changed his clothes, Ming Shu rushed over: "Master, this is a message sent back by Ge Sanlang from Daming Prefecture."
Xiao Yuan took the sealed bamboo tube, opened it, and poured out a slip of paper with only one line of text written on it.
He quickly finished reading it, but his brows furrowed slightly.
Ming Shu couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that their rescue attempt failed?"
"No, they safely rescued the old princess and her daughter..."
"Then, Master..."
Xiao Yuan immediately threw the note into the brazier beside him, and after a moment of silence, said, "When they return, appoint Ling Qingxue as Chief Secretary!"
He admitted that he was jealous of Ling Qingxue deep down, but he couldn't deny that she was a truly talented person.
Just now, Ge Huai'an's words were full of praise and admiration for Ling Qingxue, saying that he was able to obtain such a virtuous and capable person, and that his great cause would surely be accomplished in the future.
Akira was stunned: "So fast..."
Although it is unclear what Ling Qingxue did in Daming Prefecture this time, judging from the fact that he learned how to make tea in three days, he is indeed exceptionally intelligent.
At the same time.
The Su family also arrived at Mingxiu Garden, the residence in Xiuyifang.
The steward of the house greeted them with a smile: "May I ask if you are Madam Su and her family?"
Su Xuerong nodded and asked Xiuchun to show him the house deed.
The steward smiled and handed her a bunch of keys: "Lord Ming instructed that these are the keys to the entire mansion, plus fifteen female and male servants..."
Su Xuerong was puzzled: "I only rented the house, I didn't say I had to rent the servants as well?"
The steward looked troubled and said, "Madam, we old folks have been guarding this house all along. Now that our master wants to rent it out, if you don't take us in, we'll truly be homeless."
At this moment, Zhou came over and whispered, "Arong, don't be soft-hearted. With so many people, we have to spend a lot of money every month."
The daughter's banknotes are dwindling with each use; how much silver must be spent every day to feed so many mouths?
Su Xuerong looked at the people behind the manager, and each of them had a worried expression on their face.
She thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's do it the way you always do."
It's just a temporary place to stay anyway. She'll move out once she finds a better house. These people won't necessarily come with her.
The steward immediately beamed with joy: "Madam Su, please come in."
The group was stunned when they entered the house.
This is no ordinary three-courtyard house; it's clearly a miniature royal palace!
Pavilions and towers, small bridges and flowing water, artificial hills and flying rocks, winding paths leading to secluded spots.
The Su family stared in astonishment at the magnificent garden and mansion before them.
Zhou asked somewhat uneasily, "How much silver will this house cost?"
Su Xuerong, however, felt that someone who could be highly valued by the Prince of Fenyang was no ordinary person, and it was only natural that he could enjoy such a royal-level garden.
She immediately comforted her mother: "Mother, please stay here in peace. We will move out after we buy a new house. There is no need to feel burdened."
She estimated that she could find a good house in less than a month, so she decided to let her parents and children enjoy it for a month first.
The person in charge, surnamed He, was overjoyed to see that Su Xuerong had reassured her family and made them feel at ease.
Ming Shu had sent someone to clearly tell him that he should make sure the Su family could stay, and ideally, make them reluctant to leave, for which the prince would reward them handsomely.
Thanks to Steward He and the elderly people in the house, Zhou didn't have to worry about anything; all the food and utensils were prepared.
After Su Xuerong helped Yuan Jie'er bathe and change clothes, they ate dinner and rested.
The following day, Han Changrong and the others resigned.
Su Jingxuan offered them extra compensation and asked Steward He to send someone to take them to the dock, but Han Changrong politely declined.
After Han Changrong left Xiuyifang, he immediately led several of his men to the address that Mingshu had given him privately the day before.
Su Xuerong was unaware of this matter. After resting for a day, she prepared to go out to find a suitable house and shop.
Steward He immediately arranged for four guards to accompany him.
Su Xuerong didn't refuse and took Xiuchun out.
She discovered that Xiuyifang was in a very good location. It was less than an incense stick's time to walk from the neighborhood to Xiaohe Street, the largest main street in the entire city of Hangzhou, which was built along the river called Xiaohe in the city.
Several small bridges are scattered along the winding river, and the houses with gray tiles and white walls are right next to the bridges and flowing water, truly a Jiangnan water town.
Su Xuerong guessed that this main street in Hangzhou might become the imperial street of the Southern Zhou capital in the future, so she paid special attention to the houses and shops on both sides of the street.
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