Chapter 024 Chapter 24 (5+6 more)

Xu Duanyi didn't know what was happening in the study.

She had no idea that Xie Qingya already knew that she had just passed by the study.

After leaving Xie Qingya's study, Xu Duanyi was led by Aunt Deng to the houses of the siblings Changning and Ping'an, so that she could get acquainted with the route first.

It will be much more convenient to move around in the future.

After they had finished their tour, Xu Duanyi, accompanied by Aunt Deng, returned to Linfeng Pavilion first.

"What is this?"

After Xu Duanyi entered the room and sat on the chair, he saw several books on the table.

She asked Bixi.

Bixi served her tea and replied after hearing this: "This was brought over by the maid from the palace just now. She said that Aunt Deng sent someone to deliver it."

Xu Duanyi looked at Aunt Deng.

With a look of surprise on his face, he asked, "Did my aunt send it here?"

Aunt Deng smiled and nodded, and said to Xu Duanyi, "Princess, please take a look."

Although he didn't know what it was, Xu Duanyi still took the one at the top and started reading it first.

She didn't expect that this was a booklet recording the current financial status of the Nan'an Palace.

The Nan'an Palace was built during the reign of Emperor Ming.

At that time, the old lady of the Xie family expanded the territory for Daxia and made outstanding contributions. She was specially named King of Nan'an by Emperor Ming and enjoyed the honor of first-class duke.

After Xie Qingya's father, the previous Prince of Nan'an, succeeded to the throne, the status of the Xie family not only did not decline, but instead became even better.

Not only did he marry the eldest princess, but the title of Nan'an Palace also changed from being inherited by one generation to being inherited by three generations.

As long as the descendants of the Nan'an Palace do not cause any great disaster, this title will not be revoked.

Therefore, the Nan'an Palace received royal rewards of silver and food every year.

This is a considerable amount of money.

In addition to the original farms, fields, and shops of the Nan'an Palace, there are also those left by the Grand Princess...

Even Xu Duanyi thought this number was impressive.

This is a legacy accumulated over two generations, and with the Grand Princess' share, it naturally cannot be underestimated.

But Xu Duanyi didn't understand why Aunt Deng gave her these, as she had clearly told her about this before.

She didn't want to come into contact with these things in the palace.

She was afraid that Xie Qingya would be even more unhappy after knowing it.

"aunt?"

She turned her face back to Aunt Deng, looking puzzled.

Silently ask her why she does this.

Aunt Deng saw her frowning and puzzled, so she knew what she was thinking, and said to her, "I already know what the princess said last night, but I also have a few words in my heart that I want to tell the princess."

When Xu Duanyi heard her say this, she adjusted her position, closed the book in her hand, and acted as if she was listening attentively.

"Aunt, please sit down and talk."

Xu Duanyi said politely to others.

She asked Bixi to serve tea to the guests.

Aunt Deng bowed to Xu Duanyi and thanked him, but she did not refuse. After she sat down, she said to Xu Duanyi, "You are the one our prince married openly, and you are also the only mistress of our Nan'an Palace. Whether you are a servant or a servant, we all respect you from the bottom of our hearts."

"You can ignore these things, but you can't be ignorant of them."

Xu Duanyi is naturally smart.

Almost immediately, I understood what Aunt Deng meant.

She knew that Aunt Deng was genuine and treated her as the mistress of the Nan'an Palace, so she tried her best to reassure her and also wanted to use this to prove that they recognized her and respected her as a princess. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you.

It was really hard for Xu Duanyi not to be moved by this.

Before marrying into the Nan'an Palace, she had actually already prepared herself to be disliked by Xie Qingya and the people in the palace, and she had never thought about fighting for anything or wanting anything.

It's also good for her to live her little life in a secluded corner.

I didn’t expect…

"aunt……"

Xu Duanyi looked at Aunt Deng and felt warm in her heart, and her voice sounded softer.

Just thinking of Xie Qingya, Xu Duanyi couldn't help but feel worried again.

She was afraid that Xie Qingya would get angry if he knew about this.

When Aunt Deng saw Xu Duanyi like this, her expression couldn't help but become softer.

Knowing what she was thinking, Aunt Deng hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, these princes also know about it."

Without the prince's approval, she naturally couldn't bring these things.

After all, the one who is in charge of this family is still the prince.

She is just a custodian.

The princess looked slightly stunned, as if she had not expected this.

Aunt Deng spoke well of her prince at the right time: "I know that there are many things wrong with what the prince has done these past two days. In fact, he was not like this before, but too many things have happened in the past few years, and the prince always thinks that it is because of him, so just now..."

In fact, it was not her place as a servant to say this.

But given the current situation in the palace, if she doesn't say anything, she will just have to watch the prince and princess drift further and further apart day by day.

She really hoped that both of them would be fine.

I hope their prince can have someone who understands him and can live a good life with him.

If the girl from the Xiao family was sitting here today, she would definitely not dare to say this.

But it was Princess Jiashun who had a long-standing relationship with the prince.

Only then did Aunt Deng muster up the courage to say these words.

"I know I don't have the face to beg you, and I also know that the prince is foolish and deserves to be scolded, but I still want to save my old face. Please give the prince a little time and give him another chance. The prince used to be very good, and I believe he can definitely become the same as before."

"You are the first girl that the prince brought back to the palace. If..."

As Aunt Deng spoke, she couldn't help shedding tears, and she didn't know whether she was crying for the past or for the present.

Xu Duanyi knew that she really cared about Xie Qingya, but she also knew that she didn't know those things.

Her marriage with Xie Qingya had never been simple.

She sighed and said to Aunt Deng: "Aunt, he and I..."

Aunt Deng thought she was refusing to agree.

"princess……"

She called her in a plaintive voice.

He actually knelt down and begged her.

Xu Duanyi was startled and quickly reached out to help her. He also asked Bixi and the others to help, and finally helped Aunt Deng sit back on the chair.

Seeing Aunt Deng still in tears, she looked at her sadly and eagerly.

Xu Duanyi finally relented and said what she had hidden in her heart: "Don't worry, aunt. To me, the prince is always my husband, my only husband."

"I know the prince is fine."

"I won't be angry with him, don't worry."

Aunt Deng originally just wanted to wait for a promise from the princess, but she didn't expect the princess to say so much.

Aunt Deng was overjoyed to see the princess's gentle yet resolute expression.

"Thank you, Princess, thank you, Princess!"

She thanked him and said, "I will also persuade the prince and make him..."

"Need not."

Aunt Deng was stunned when she was interrupted.

After realizing what the princess said, she asked a little later: "...what?"

Xu Duanyi naturally didn't want to make things difficult for Xie Qingya.

This was her own choice, and she didn't ask Xie Qingya to compromise with her.

But if she said that, Aunt Deng would definitely not agree.

Afraid that she would do the same thing later and go talk to Xie Qingya, Xu Duanyi really didn't want to embarrass him, and even more so didn't want him to be forced to get along with her.

Getting married was hard enough for him.

As for the rest, just forget it.

"Aunt also knows the prince's temper. The more you push him, the more he dislikes it and the more he wants to do the opposite." Xu Duanyi had already found a suitable reason. She looked at Aunt Deng and advised gently, "Instead of making such a fuss, Aunt might as well let us let things take their own course and get along slowly."

Aunt Deng was convinced.

In fact, she couldn't figure out the prince's personality now. Ever since those things happened at home, the prince's personality changed drastically. Not only did he rarely talk to them on weekdays, he also rarely visited Sanlang and the girl...

But in the past, the prince did have this kind of personality.

The eldest princess said that the prince was born with a rebellious nature, and the more she asked him to do something, the more he would do the opposite.

Thinking of this, Aunt Deng didn't dare to do anything for a moment.

I was afraid that the more I persuaded, the worse the relationship between them would become.

If that were the case, it would be her fault.

She was busy thinking.

"Princess, you are really thoughtful." She sighed.

"only……"

She looked at Xu Duanyi, her face full of apology: "This is really too unfair to you."

Xu Duanyi smiled and didn't feel wronged.

She smiled and said to others: "Let's look at the future, not the present."

These words comforted Aunt Deng and made her respect Xu Duanyi even more.

I just felt that it was really the old prince and the eldest princess who showed their spirits and sent such a good princess here.

In fact, if it weren't for those things, the Grand Princess originally wanted to propose marriage to Queen Dowager Zhaoyu on behalf of the prince.

However, it was not long after the death of Crown Prince Wen Zhao, and Empress Dowager Zhao Yu was immersed in pain again.

The princess didn't want to bring this up rashly as it might upset others.

Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Zhaoyu later arranged a marriage between the prince and the girl from the Xiao family.

The marriage decree came down first.

When I wanted to speak again, it was too late.

When the eldest princess was alive, she always said it was a pity and wished she had said it earlier.

Who would have thought that after all these twists and turns, the prince actually ended up together with the princess.

It's really a fate sent from heaven!

Aunt Deng was happy from the bottom of her heart.

I also sincerely hope that the two of them can live happily together until old age.

She is smiling now, where is the sad look from before?

After that, the two of them didn't talk about it anymore.

Accompanied by Aunt Deng, Xu Duanyi read several other books.

The other volumes record the families that the Nan'an Palace interacted with on a daily basis, as well as the details of gifts given and received each year.

These are all personal relationships.

Obviously——

Ever since the Grand Princess passed away.

The situation of the Nan'an Palace has been getting worse year by year. In the past, there were countless families coming and going, but now there are only a few left.

"The Shen family..."

Suddenly seeing a place, Xu Duanyi murmured.

She remembered that Xie Qingya's elder brother Xie Jingfeng was originally going to marry a woman named Shen.

She looked up and asked Aunt Deng: "Is this the home of Lord Shen, the Minister of Justice?"

When Aunt Deng heard her say this, the smile on her face froze a little.

After a while, she sighed, nodded, and spoke in a lighter voice: "It is Minister Shen's house."

Xu Duanyi asked softly: "Sister Shen...is she still in the temple?"

The sister Shen she was talking about was Shen Fu’s eldest daughter, Shen Siyin.

Sister Shen and Brother Xie were originally a couple.

The two were childhood sweethearts and were the envy of everyone in Beijing.

If nothing had happened to Brother Xie, the two would have been married a long time ago.

The wedding date for the two had been set long ago.

Xu Duanyi remembered that they had originally planned to get married in the third year of Tianhe.

But before Brother Xie and Uncle Xie could return triumphantly, we received the news of their death.

The person is gone.

The marriage was naturally called off.

But Sister Shen was too deeply in love to let him down and refused to give up. When Brother Xie's coffin was sent back to the palace, she wore her wedding dress and married Brother Xie.

This matter caused a lot of uproar at the time.

Even though Xu Duanyi was in the palace, she had heard about it.

She heard that Mrs. Shen was upset about this and that Minister Shen was also very angry.

But even so, there is no way to stop Sister Shen.

Even at the risk of being kicked out of the house.

At that time, after marrying Brother Xie's spirit tablet, Sister Shen did not want to bring trouble to the Xie family, so she did not live in the palace, but moved to the temple on her own.

All in Kyoto.

Sister Shen used to be known for her talent and virtue.

Although Xu Duanyi was a little older than her, they had met several times at banquets before and had a good relationship.

But since Sister Shen moved to Guanzhong, she has never seen her again. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you after many years.

Nowadays, I am afraid that many people in Beijing have forgotten her.

Xu Duanyi sighed.

I also saw that the book only recorded the gifts sent to the Shen family. Throughout the whole year, no gifts were missed.

But there was no return gift from the Shen family.

I just know that the Nan'an Palace is still unilaterally involved in this relationship and has not severed it.

Since she knew the reason, she didn't ask any more questions.

Wait until you finish reading.

Aunt Deng briefly told her about the situation in the Nan'an Palace and where Xie Changning and Xie Ping'an were studying now...

Xu Duanyi did not refuse and listened to what she said.

When Aunt Deng finished talking about leaving these books here, Xu Duanyi hesitated for a while, but finally did not refuse.

Xie Qingya and his men all knew about it.

Since it was his instruction, there was no need for her to make this poor woman in front of her feel sad any longer.

But Xu Duanyi's move obviously made Aunt Deng very happy.

She felt that the princess was slowly accepting their palace, which was a good thing!

Even when she left, she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Master, these things..."

After seeing Aunt Deng off, Bixi looked at the books on the table and asked Xu Duanyi.

Xu Duanyi also looked at the books: "She gave them with all her heart, so put them away for now."

Bixi nodded, and as she packed her things, she also said, "Aunt Deng is a very nice person."

Even Shi Yu, who had always been dissatisfied with the palace, didn't say a word at this time. He just stood aside quietly and helped to pack up the things.

Although Aunt Deng listened to Xu Duanyi's words and did not intend to force the prince and the princess to get close, after leaving Linfeng Pavilion, she still planned to go to the study first.

You don’t have to force it.

But the princess still has to tell the prince what she said.

It would also let the prince know what the princess is thinking.

She didn't go straight over.

Instead, he went to the kitchen first, got some cakes, and then carried the food box to the study.

When he passed by, Lingji was guarding the yard.

I don’t know where Changfeng went.

Aunt Deng didn't think much about it and just thought that Changfeng was sent out by the prince to do something.

Anyway, for her, as long as the prince stays in the mansion honestly and doesn't go out and flirt with other girls, it will be fine.

As for what Changfeng and Lingji do, what does it matter?

When he saw Aunt Deng coming from afar, the ringgit who was leisurely eating melon seeds suddenly felt a tingling sensation on his back. He patted the melon seed crumbs on his hands and stood up.

He said hello to Aunt Deng in a reserved manner: "Aunt."

Having been threatened in the morning, how could he dare to stop her now? He greeted Aunt Deng honestly, then stood aside and said respectfully, "The prince is reading in there. If you want to go in, I'll let him know first."

Aunt Deng was in a good mood at the moment and didn't bother him about what happened in the morning.

"Go ahead."

She didn't go in rashly either.

When Lingji saw her nod, he went in quickly.

After a while.

He hurried out to invite the guests, and said politely, "Aunt, the prince invites you in."

Aunt Deng nodded and went in with the lunch box.

Before anyone came in, Xie Qingya picked up a book and slowly flipped through it. When he heard the noise of someone coming in, he didn't look up, but continued flipping through the book until Aunt Deng came to greet him.

He just hummed.

Aunt Deng came over with a food box and placed the cakes in front of him.

Xie Qingya took a look and saw that they were all his favorites. He didn't say anything and just picked up a piece of jujube paste and started eating.

This book is compiled exclusively for you by the LK team. I don’t know why Aunt Deng came here this time.

But Xie Qingya knew in his heart that he was inseparable from Xu Duanyi.

Thinking that she was going to persuade him to get close to Xu Duanyi again, he was about to let it go in one ear and out the other when he heard Aunt Deng say, "The princess just said a few words to me, and I think it's necessary to talk to you about it."

Xie Qingya subconsciously raised his curtains, looked at Aunt Deng and asked, "What?"

Aunt Deng then told him what the princess had just said.

"The princess said that no matter what, you are her husband, her only husband."

When Aunt Deng said this, she secretly observed the prince in front of her. She saw that he was stunned after hearing these words. He didn't even continue eating the half-eaten jujube paste cake in his hand, and just froze in mid-air.

She pursed her lips to hide her smile, and then continued to talk to the others: "The princess also said that she knows you are a good person and will not be angry with you."

After Xie Qingya heard what she said, he pursed his lips and remained silent.

This time I didn't hear the prince's answer.

Aunt Deng was no longer as anxious as before. Instead, she picked up the lunch box with a smile and prepared to leave.

"Take your time to eat. I will go back first."

Aunt Deng walked out while secretly looking behind her.

Seeing that Prince was just sitting there in a daze, he never continued to eat the half piece of date paste cake in his hand which was frozen in mid-air.

I knew that the prince had heard what she just said.

And the prince's current reaction obviously does not mean he has no feelings at all.

As expected.

You still have to listen to the princess.

No matter how you force or threaten a prince with his temper, it will be useless. He has to figure it out on his own.

She just didn't believe that the prince could really turn a blind eye to the princess!

Aunt Deng leisurely withdrew her gaze, picked up her things and went out. Her mood had obviously improved.

Ling Jigang had been waiting outside, not knowing what happened inside or what they said.

Seeing Aunt Deng smiling broadly at this moment, he thought he was seeing things.

"Aunt, are you leaving now?" He greeted Aunt Deng.

Aunt Deng nodded happily and walked away.

Leaving behind a puzzled look on Ringgit's face.

I don’t know how in just half a day, Aunt Deng’s mood became so good.

He took a quick look inside and saw the prince was still sitting there.

Just head down.

His face was in the shadows, and no one knew what he was thinking.