"Your Highness, please watch your step and walk slowly!"
With a loud bang, Prince An tripped over the threshold, blood gushing from his nose, and the servants were thrown into chaos.
"What use are you? How did you manage to support me?" Prince An was furious.
In the past, he would have certainly punished a few servants. But now he felt unlucky, perhaps because of his past misdeeds, such as mindlessly spoiling Shi Xinyi.
In order to eliminate the evil karma, he dared not kill his servants at will anymore.
"Go, find me a few eminent monks and build a Buddhist hall. I will be worshipping Buddha from now on."
The steward opened his mouth, but couldn't help but speak up, "Building a Buddhist hall is not a problem, but Your Highness, it's a bit difficult to invite a high-ranking monk. I don't know why, but all the high-ranking monks from Xiangguo Temple have been invited away these past few days. We're acting too late."
Prince An was furious. "Are these people also possessed by evil spirits like me? Aren't there Taoist temples near the city? Go and find me a few Taoist priests."
The steward wanted to say that those people had also invited the Taoist priest, but seeing the prince's angry expression, he could only swallow his words.
Fine, let's find a few more Taoist priests or Buddhist monks from other places. The Prince has indeed been acting like he's possessed these past few days; there might really be some unclean spirit in this mansion.
Thinking of this, the steward's heart tightened, and he quickly did as the prince instructed.
"Your Highness, Princess Xinyi has something to discuss with you."
"I won't see her anymore. Don't tell me anything about her in the future. By the way, she's just an illegitimate daughter. Her current place isn't suitable. Tell her to move as soon as possible. The courtyard in the northwest corner is quite suitable."
The servant glanced cautiously at Prince An, and realizing he wasn't joking, quickly replied, "Yes," while inwardly grumbling. These powerful gentlemen are truly capricious; just two days ago they were showering him with affection, and today they've suddenly changed their minds.
If we're talking about the most exquisite and magnificent courtyard in the Prince's Mansion, it has to be Yi Courtyard. Ever since he learned that Shi Xinyi had been living away from home, Prince An spent a great deal of effort building this courtyard and filled it with all sorts of rare and precious treasures, to the best of the Prince's Mansion's ability.
Maids from Yiyuan had a higher status than those from other places, and even the madam could not arbitrarily dispose of a cleaning maid from Yiyuan.
This shows how much Shi Xinyi was favored in the Prince's Mansion.
Moreover, besides the Prince, many other powerful and wealthy men in the capital treated Shi Xinyi with great kindness and affection. If you didn't know better, you might think that Shi Xinyi was their child.
This is also one of the reasons why Shi Xinyi was rejected by noble ladies when she first came to the capital. Her father was so concerned about this illegitimate daughter. Could it be that he wanted her to be his concubine?
Over time, everyone realized that these people's love for Shi Xinyi was merely that of an elder for a younger generation, and they even wanted to compete with Prince An for his daughter.
The crowd was even more puzzled. It was understandable that Shi Xinyi was beautiful and attracted the attention of the powerful and wealthy, but it was rather strange that they wanted to raise her as their daughter.
These men aren't without daughters; in fact, many of their legitimate daughters are exceptionally talented, some even being the most beautiful woman in the capital. Why would they neglect their own perfectly good daughters and try to snatch Prince An's daughter?
Regardless of what people think, the image of Shi Xinyi gradually becoming the darling of the powerful and wealthy in the capital is becoming more and more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Even though she was implicated in the matter of Prince Kang, this favor remained unchanged.
In the past, these people would keep their concern hidden and remain silent. But ever since Shi Xinyi was wronged and returned to the Prince's Mansion, they have made no attempt to conceal their concern for her, and almost every now and then a battle to win her over would break out.
Among them, the heir of the Prime Minister's mansion doted on Shi Xinyi even more.
Soldiers were always stationed outside Yiyuan Courtyard, not only to ensure Shi Xinyi's safety but also to prevent the Prime Minister's son from taking her away.
This shows the extent to which Shi Xinyi was favored.
Inside the Yi Courtyard, Shi Xinyi twisted her handkerchief, somewhat indignant. Her father hadn't visited her for several days, and she was determined not to forgive him easily this time.
"Miss, is this Tianshan Snow Lotus Tea? Was it sent by Prince He? Prince He is so kind to you." The maid carefully placed the tea in front of Shi Xinyi, her eyes full of envy.
Shi Xinyi was a little impatient, seemingly used to being treated specially. "What has my dad been busy with lately? And Uncle He, it seems like I haven't seen him for a few days either."
The maid shook her head. Since coming to Shi Xinyi's side, with the Prince backing them up, they no longer needed to scheme against each other and were less sensitive to news from the outside world.
"Don't worry, Miss. With the Prince's affection for you, he will definitely come to see you as soon as he finishes his work."
Shi Xinyi, unsuspecting, took a sip of tea, somewhat annoyed, and kept pondering the matter.
She had wanted to get close to Prince Duan before, but before she could, she was implicated by the foolish Feng Jingchi and Zhou Tianyi. Now that Prince Duan's ascension to the throne is a foregone conclusion, her position is awkward, but it's not entirely without a chance.
Once the storm had passed and her story had faded from people's memories, she would then use her father's or the Prime Minister's family's influence to enter the palace.
After this experience, Shi Xinyi finally understood that no matter how famous she was, it was not as good as having a powerful background. As long as she had those people who doted on her, she could establish herself in the capital.
After figuring it out, she gained a touch of arrogance from her originally gentle and dignified demeanor.
Just then, the butler burst in with his men.
Shi Xinyi was somewhat displeased. "Butler, how dare you bring these people to my place?"
The butler, seeing Shi Xinyi's haughty gaze, remained unmoved. "Princess Yi, this old servant is here on the orders of the Prince to help you move."
Shi Xinyi frowned. "What moving? How come I didn't know we needed to move? Where are we moving to?"
"As for what to name the small courtyard in the northwest corner, Princess Yi can name it herself later."
"What?" Shi Xinyi's eyes widened in surprise. The Northwest Courtyard was just a dilapidated place. How dare this old man let her live there!
Before Shi Xinyi could speak, the maid beside her couldn't help but say, "Steward, you're being too presumptuous! What good place is there in the northwest corner? How can you let Miss go there? Aren't you afraid of the Prince's wrath?"
The maid assumed that the steward's actions were on the orders of the madam and Princess Xinyue, and her previously flustered heart immediately calmed down.
Shi Xinyi thought the same thing and had already begun to plan how to take revenge on her father.
The steward sneered, "Without the Prince's orders, how dare this old servant treat Princess Yi like this? If you are dissatisfied, go find the Prince. This old servant is merely acting under orders. Princess Yi, please."
Shi Xinyi was furious. At this moment, she still refused to believe that it was her father's order, and assumed that the two people in the East Courtyard were taking advantage of her father's absence to deal with her.
"Ha! I'll walk there myself. I hope the butler won't regret his decision today."
After saying that, Shi Xinyi raised her head and left the courtyard with a haughty expression.
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