Xiao Li nodded in satisfaction. This Lanxiang was smart and capable; she really didn't know how the original owner could have abandoned her.
As a result, when she later went to marry a foreign ruler, she didn't have any senior palace maids with her, as they had all been transferred away through connections.
Capable people should naturally be given important positions, so Xiao Li immediately assigned tasks to several senior palace maids.
"From now on, Lanxiang will be in charge of my food, clothing, housing and transportation, and will be mainly responsible for gold and silver jewelry, and will keep a register of them."
Lan Yi was in charge of food and tea, Lan Ruo was in charge of clothing and needlework, and Lan Fang was in charge of the flowers and plants.
Several senior palace maids were overjoyed to receive both rewards and important positions.
"Yes, Princess."
Yun Yiyi watched from the side, extremely jealous. She had gone to great lengths to please the princess to get those things, but now Lanxiang and the others had taken them all. She was furious.
She bit her lip hard, lowered her head, and dared not let the princess see her face. She would remember this grudge.
Xiao Li sent everyone away and rolled around on the spacious bed. Being a princess was so comfortable; being a favored princess was simply too wonderful.
"Ying Ning, you have really made me proud today."
A strong male voice came from the doorway. Xiao Li quickly sat up from the bed, straightened her clothes, and headed towards the entrance.
"Father, is there a reward?"
The middle-aged man who entered paused for a moment, then let out a pleasant laugh.
"Haha, Yingning is getting smarter and smarter. I just praised you and you're already asking for something in return."
Xiao Li wasn't afraid of him at all, which made Sima Gan'an feel even better.
Yingning was always audacious and reckless, and that was exactly what he liked about her.
Yingning was alone and helpless in the palace, completely dependent on herself. Unfortunately, as Yingning grew older, she gradually developed more respect for herself.
This caused Sima Gan'an's fatherly affection for Ying Ning to fade considerably.
After many days, he stepped into Chaoyang Palace again because of what the gentleman had said today, and his feelings were very different.
Xiao Li poured Sima Gan'an a cup of tea, "Father, shall we give it to you or not?"
Sima Gan'an laughed loudly and took off the dragon-patterned jade pendant hanging from his waist.
"Here you go."
Xiao Li happily accepted it; this was a treasure, very valuable.
Seeing Xiaoli's greedy look, Sima Gan'an gave her a jade thumb ring as well, and Xiaoli thanked him sweetly.
"Thank you, Father. Please try these pastries. Lan Yi's cooking is excellent."
Sima Gan'an ate obediently, sat for a while, asked a few questions about his studies, and then got up and left.
Xiao Li only relaxed after he left.
At this time, Sima Gan'an still doted on the original owner, but for some reason he suddenly gave her up.
123 ran out and said, "Master, Yu Yun offered a ten-year truce in exchange for Princess Yingling's marriage, and Sima Gan'an is of course willing to accept it."
Xiao Li nodded. Princess Ying Ning was at most a pet that Sima Gan'an kept when he wanted to. He gave her affection, but when he needed her, he was naturally prepared to sacrifice her.
“That’s right. The original owner was all alone in this deep palace. The only thing she could rely on was her father’s favor. Now that she had gained his favor, she had to make a certain contribution to the country.”
"So even though she was unwilling, she later chose to accept her fate for the sake of national peace."
The original owner was a person of great principle; she wasn't just driven by petty emotions. It was simply that she had no choice, her own strength was weak, and without any support, she was destined to be at the mercy of others.
The original owner's wish was to avoid a political marriage and instead find a good partner to spend her life with.
Xiao Li pondered this wish, feeling somewhat troubled. Gold and silver jewels were easy to obtain, but a beautiful woman was hard to come by.
People's hearts are fickle; how can she find a good man? She's so distressed.
Lanxiang looked at Xiaoxiaoli's wrinkled face and offered a suggestion.
"Princess, the Imperial Garden is home to many rare and exotic animals. Why don't we go and take a look?"
Xiao Li thought about it and agreed. She took Lan Xiang and went out.
The area with small animals was in the southwest corner of the Imperial Garden. Before she even got there, she saw Yu Yun and Yun Yiyi talking together under the pavilion.
Although this place is remote, people still come here; these two are incredibly bold.
Xiao Li secretly probed their spiritual sense to hear what they were saying.
"Miss Yun, why are you here all alone?"
Yun Yiyi glanced at Yu Yun. She didn't want to pay attention to him at first, but when she thought that he was also a prince, she suppressed her desire to leave.
"Third Prince Yu, it's nothing. The Tenth Princess didn't do it on purpose. I'm used to it."
Yu Yun frowned. Does this have anything to do with the Tenth Princess?
Originally, his impression of the Tenth Princess had greatly improved after seeing her painting, but now, upon hearing these words, his improved impression turned sour again.
However, he was now in a precarious situation himself and didn't want to meddle in other people's business. He had originally thought that since the Tenth Princess was favored, he could build a good relationship with Yun Yiyi and then try to get on the Tenth Princess's good side.
It seems that clinging to this powerful figure isn't so easy after all.
"Miss Yun, you should go back soon. I'll take my leave now."
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