Chapter 351 Extra Chapter: With You (Part 4)
Princess Yongxin didn't speak. She glanced at the open window of the private room, then at the sunlight streaming in from outside, before silently getting up and closing the window.
"Do you have something important to say?" Wei Yanli subconsciously assumed that Princess Yongxin had something to say.
Princess Yongxin chuckled twice and quickly nodded.
"Yes, yes, yes! It's very important! You... prepared a congratulatory gift for that guy Xiao Huaijin?" Princess Yongxin lowered her voice.
Wei Yanli nodded quickly.
See, there are still people in the capital who care about me. Mu Xiao immediately thought of me when she saw me. It seems that if I hadn't prepared anything, Mu Xiao would probably have prepared something for me!
Everyone in the capital knows that Mu Xiao has a lot of stuff...
"Don't worry! It's all ready! I brought back some local specialties from the southwest. They're not worth much, and the caravan can handle it."
But bringing it back from so far away is a token of our affection, isn't it?
Oh, I've already sent someone to deliver the items to your residence to the Duke of Han's mansion. Your grandmother will definitely tell you about them when you get home tonight.
In addition, I also scavenged some from Ninth Master's storeroom.
Ninth Master said that he prepared half of it and asked me to bring it to Xiao Huaijin.
The other half was a gift for me. They said they knew I hadn't made much money in the southwest and were worried I wouldn't be able to come up with a decent congratulatory gift.
Actually... I have plenty of money to spare!" Wei Yanli looked a little smug.
Princess Yongxin gave an "oh" and sighed inwardly.
Sigh, Wei Yanli's face hasn't just turned black, his heart has turned a bit black too...
Back in the capital, how could Wei Yanli, who was so gentle and kind, possibly do something like rummaging through other people's storerooms to deliver gifts?
"That's good! I was worried you didn't prepare a gift since you came back in such a hurry!"
Wei Yanli, let me tell you, it wasn't easy for Xiao Huaijin to get married. It took a lot of effort to get Song Zhimian to agree to marry him.
He even relinquished his position as regent, somehow managing to bring back the wise prince, and took Song Zhimin on a trip to enjoy the scenery.
Now that the Prince Xian has run away with his wife, Xiao Huaijin has no choice but to bring Song Zhimian back.
They both got restless after running around outside.
Perfect timing, you'll be staying in the capital for a while.
These next few days... don't go out. You can rest at home or during the Spring Festival!
"Oh, I've had all of Chun Buwan's account books from the past few years sorted out. You can take a look at them these next few days!" Princess Yongxin said, gesturing for the shopkeeper to fetch the account books.
Wei Yanli quickly waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need it.
"I trust you to handle things! If I didn't trust you, why would I have entrusted the Spring Festival Gala to you?"
Come on, Mu Xiao, let's have a chat!
You have no idea, ever since Xiao Huaijin returned to the capital, no one has been there to have a proper chat with me.
I have to be careful when I talk to those people over there..."
Wei Yanli began to complain.
While listening, Princess Yongxin quietly instructed the shopkeeper, Chunbuwan, to replace the Sparrow Tongue Tea, which Wei Yanli liked, with almond tea...
“You’ve been in the Southwest for a long time, and the humidity there is quite high. Drink some of this tea; I had it specially prepared for you.”
Wei Yanli happily picked up the teacup and drank.
I must say, it actually has a unique flavor.
...
In the following days, Princess Yongxin kept talking to Wei Yanli.
The location was a private room at Chunbuwan, where only the two of them were present. Every time they spoke, Princess Yongxin would have the doors and windows closed.
They talked from morning till night, basically never going out, and even their meals were delivered by Jiuyaolou.
To outsiders, the things these two important figures on Spring Festival Gala discussed behind closed doors must be major issues, either concerning the Southwest or which families in the capital had been compromised.
But in reality...
Wei Yanli and Princess Yongxin were talking about how wonderful the southwest was.
Before the internal strife in Biao Kingdom, the southwest was already very good, with beautiful scenery, abundant resources, and a completely different atmosphere from that of Chongqing.
After the chaos in Biao Kingdom, things will be even better. No matter who you are in Da Yu, you can make a fortune just by going southwest.
With someone like Xiao Ruanruan, who only cares about money, around, the wealth of the Southwest is now approaching that of Jiangnan and completely surpassing that of Lingnan...
"I brought back a lot of gems for you this time, all of which I collected when the Kingdom of Biao was in turmoil."
Back then, those gemstones were really only slightly more expensive than stones.
The people of Biao Kingdom need to eat, but the only grain available is in Dayu, so they can only trade it for gems.
The smallest gemstones I collected back then were about the size of your little finger, and every single one was of the highest quality.
"When you get married in the future, I'll prepare ten boxes for you!" Wei Yanli patted his chest and promised.
Princess Yongxin nodded as she poured almond tea for Wei Yanli.
"It's kind of you to still think of me. I'm quite envious of you for being able to stay in the Southwest for so long. Actually, I also think the Southwest is pretty good."
"If it weren't for... I would also like to go to the southwest." Princess Yongxin glanced at Wei Yanli, whose complexion seemed unchanged.
If only the sun in the southwest weren't so intense.
I had heard Song Zhimian say before that everything in the Southwest was great, with spring-like weather all year round, except that the sun was too strong. She always had to wear a veil when she went out and apply jasmine powder to her face when she returned.
"Isn't it because things are too busy in the capital? Actually, if you weren't busy, Xiao Huaijin and His Majesty would definitely arrange for someone else to be busy."
There's no need for you to do everything!
Song Zhimian was clever; she quietly threw down the carrying pole and ran off to play.
You should really learn from Song Zhimian!
"Hey, I've heard there have been quite a few changes in the palace these past few days! Even Princess Shou Kang is out on official business?" Wei Yanli took a sip of almond tea from his teacup.
Princess Yongxin nodded immediately.
"Yes, when Sister Yunshu ascended to the throne, she arranged for Lan Qian to handle the affairs."
However, at that time it was a matter for the charity.
Later, Lan Qian was asked to investigate the shady practices in the tax system of Jiangnan, and Lan Qian did a good job.
After returning, Lan Qian rested for a while. Every day, she did the same thing as me: either drinking tea, visiting brothels and male prostitutes, or going to her villa to watch her male lovers play music and sing.
A few days ago, His Majesty ordered Lan Qian to go to the Dali Temple. She is quite happy with her job now, spending her days looking at case files to see if she can find a wrongful conviction.
The people of the Dali Temple have been living in constant fear and trepidation these days!
Wei Yanli gave an "oh," thinking, "It seems the capital has indeed changed a lot. Even Princess Shou Kang, that spoiled brat, can get things done now."
As expected, royalty never holds themselves to any particular caliber when it comes to hiring...
"Does she still keep male concubines? If she does..." Wei Yanli had already decided what to give Princess Shou Kang.
They were those strong, rough men from the southwest...
Perhaps Princess Shou Kang, tired of the gentle and tender male prostitutes, will look at those rough men in a different light!
When giving gifts, you have to give something that touches people's hearts...
"Don't send her off! She's currently resting during her pregnancy and has already dismissed all the male concubines in her villa!" Princess Shou Kang immediately shook her head.
Wei Yanli...
Is Princess Shou Kang pregnant?
"Um... has she found out who the father of the child is?" Wei Yanli asked subconsciously.
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