"After having a meal at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."
"I understand. Go and prepare a gift according to the Grand Princess's preferences, but don't make it too extravagant."
"yes."
Zhao Shi'an has been having dinner here almost every day these days. Fang Qing told Zhu Ci'an about the invitation from the Grand Princess during dinner.
"The Grand Princess is someone I can associate with; I suppose she's just curious about you."
Fang Qing felt relieved after hearing Zhao Shi'an's words.
The next day, after having breakfast, Fang Qing took the gifts and went to the Grand Princess's residence.
The Grand Princess's residence was located in a quiet place, two streets away from Fang Qing's house. It was said that the Grand Princess used the surrounding houses to grow flowers and rare animals.
After presenting her visiting card, Fang Qing was led by the steward to meet the Grand Princess.
The Grand Princess was the late Emperor's most beloved younger sister. Her son, Fan Li, grew up in the palace from a young age, and her daughter was granted the title of Princess of Qinghe County at birth.
Unlike Fang Qing, who is the Princess of the Ministry of Agriculture, she has her own fiefdom.
After walking through a winding corridor and crossing two small bridges, Fang Qing was finally led to one of the Grand Princess's flower halls.
As Fang Qing approached, she heard the sound of wind instruments and women laughing and talking coming from inside.
Someone went in to announce her arrival, the laughter paused for a moment, and then Fang Qing was invited inside.
Upon entering, Fang Qing first saw a graceful and elegant woman sitting in the very center of the room.
This must be the Grand Princess. To her left and right sat a pretty young girl and a composed young woman.
Further down to both sides, several more women of different ages and dressed in different ways sat down.
Fang Qing first bowed to the Grand Princess, and naturally some of the people present also rose to bow to her.
"I have finally met the Lady of the Ministry of Agriculture, who was bestowed by the Emperor."
As soon as the Grand Princess finished speaking, the pretty woman sitting next to her let out a rather unfriendly chuckle.
Fang Qing glanced at her and caught the undisguised sarcasm in her eyes.
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