Lu Ling and Lu Yanzhi are cousins. Lu Yanzhi died at the hands of Xuan Yang. Now Lu Ling publicly expresses his desire to marry his former cousin's wife. Who wouldn't be shocked and curious when hearing this ethical scandal?
Rumors and gossip were spreading outside, pushing Xiao Li to the forefront again.
Xiao Li's reputation was ruined before he even left the sect.
However, even though Lu Ling was acting like a clown and causing a lot of trouble in the city, Xiao Li ignored him.
The news was spreading like wildfire outside, and people were even betting on whether the emperor would really grant the marriage. However, the princess's mansion was completely unaffected by the outside world, and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
The banquet of talented scholars served as a very useful advertisement for the Princess's Mansion. Many scholars were yearning for the Princess's Mansion to the extreme. They all hoped to start with Liu Yan and the other four and become the Princess's Mansion's staff.
Xiao Li naturally doesn't have time to take care of everyone, but if a talented person comes to her, she won't refuse him.
Song Junzhan arranged the assessment, and only sent it to Xiao Li if he felt it was indeed good.
This group of people were naturally different from the first group. After being selected, those who were willing to be loyal would receive 300 taels of silver each. They were not sent to the officialdom for training, but to assist the first group of five people.
She divided these talented scholars into three levels, but the levels were not absolutely fixed. She would conduct an assessment every month. Anyone who failed the assessment would step down and be replaced by the best person in the next level.
The treatment and benefits of each level are clearly displayed. Falling from the previous level means not only a loss of treatment, but most importantly, it is embarrassing.
So the current situation is that the first level people are desperately trying to prove themselves, the second level people are eyeing to climb up, a group of people are fighting to death, and the only one who can remain calm is Song Junzhan, whose position is unshakable.
Looking at the five people who were visibly thinner and had dark circles under their eyes, they were obviously exhausted but still did not dare to slack off, for fear of being outdone by others.
Song Junzhan took a deep breath and felt secretly scared.
Fortunately, fortunately he had established himself as the princess's number one counselor early on, otherwise, with his current health, he would definitely have died here.
The Princess's Mansion is not only the dream of scholars, but the majestic attire of the guards also makes many martial artists stare in awe.
A penny can make a hero fall. No matter how good your martial arts skills are, you can't survive without money in your pocket.
The guards of the princess's mansion have high monthly salaries, good equipment, and high status. Except for the lack of formal official positions, they are impeccable.
As time went by, many people who practiced martial arts came to the princess's mansion.
Either they are skilled in martial arts or they are physically strong.
Xiao Li took the time to personally select and increase the number of guards.
She officially had two hundred guards, but so far there were more than five hundred. However, these extra guards were usually counted as servants, and only those who were named could wear armor and serve as guards.
So, not only Wen's side is curled, but the guards' side is also curled.
Nanny Jinping saw all this, and a trace of worry appeared in her weathered eyes, but she didn't ask anything and gathered the four newly selected maids together for class.
She has to learn everything. If she can't learn it, she is not worthy of following this princess.
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Wang Wanqing didn't stay in the palace for a few days. After hearing the rumors outside, she couldn't help it and came out again under the pretext of delivering something for the queen.
She was so angry after hearing the news that she hated herself for not being capable enough, otherwise she would have beaten Lu Ling to death.
Cen An came to deliver medicine to Xiao Li, and saw Wang Wanqing looking at Xiao Li eagerly, while Xiao Li pushed her out with an indifferent look on his face.
Cen An stepped forward and greeted, "Princess, Miss Wang."
"Doctor Cen."
Wang Wanqing saw what he was holding in his hand and knew that he had something to say to the princess, so she quickly picked up her skirt and ran to look at the flowers. She had carefully taken care of that pot of peonies and specially sent it to the princess.
Although she had checked it carefully many times, she was still worried about flaws and had to take another look.
Cen An handed the medicine and prescription to Xiao Li. "This is what the princess wants. It replenishes Qi and nourishes the essence, and it's gentle and protective of the heart. Princess, just ask them to prepare the medicine according to the prescription."
Cen An is no longer responsible for making medicine. He only needs to develop the prescription, and Xiao Li will directly mass-produce it. In addition to using it himself, the rest will be sold.
Cen An had visited Xiao Li's pharmacies and found that they all sold ready-made medicines at affordable prices and had very good business.
Apart from anything else, he was truly impressed by the princess's ability to win people over and make money.
Xiao Li took it and looked at it carefully. Although she didn't understand much, she still glanced at it. After reading it, she gave it to Lan Yue, who would first copy a copy and then send it to the manager.
"I'll send you the reward later. This time, there are two Snow Ganoderma, so I'll give you one."
The rewards given to Cen An were money and precious medicinal materials. Xiao Li would not let himself or his partners suffer losses in business.
Cen An didn't care about this right now. He glanced at Wang Wanqing beside him and asked, "The princess seems to dislike Miss Wang very much?"
Xiao Li raised her eyebrows, looked at him, then followed his gaze to look at Wang Wanqing, with a meaningful arc at the corner of her lips.
"What does this have to do with you?"
Cen An was immersed in his own thoughts and didn't notice the interest in Xiao Li's eyes.
"The last time Miss Wang came here, she was crying and feeling very aggrieved. Just now, the princess even pushed her. I just saw it and thought it was strange, so I asked casually."
Just asking? Not really.
Xiao Li glanced over there: "Wang Wanqing."
Wang Wanqing, who was studying the pistil, immediately looked up: "Princess, what's wrong?"
Xiao Li beckoned at her: "Come here."
When she came over, Xiao Li pointed at Cen An and said, "Tell him why I dislike you."
Wang Wanqing pouted instantly: "Princess, why do you want me to say this?"
After giving Xiao Li a resentful look, he still answered Cen An: "Doctor Cen, it was me who wanted to live in the princess's mansion, but the princess always refused."
Cen An looked at the two people's attitudes and realized something: "Didn't you cry last time?"
Wang Wanqing blushed instantly: "Doctor Cen heard all this. I was just acting coquettishly with the princess, not crying."
Cen An was stunned, his expression complicated.
Xiao Li, who was enjoying the fun, suddenly reached out and pulled Wang Wanqing into his arms.
Wang Wanqing was stunned for a moment, and the next moment she calmly snuggled into Xiao Li's arms, looking like a little bird, extremely shy.
"Princess, why are you hugging me all of a sudden?"
Xiao Li pulled the person into his arms, his chin resting on Wang Wanqing's cheek, and gave Cen An a provocative look.
Cen An's pupils trembled as he looked at the scene in disbelief, feeling as if struck by lightning.
Wang Wanqing noticed his stunned look and couldn't help wondering, "What's wrong with him?"
Xiao Li raised the corner of his lips in a playful manner: "Nothing." I'm just doubting my life.
She asked why Cen An hadn't appeared in front of her during this period. It turned out that it was because Wang Wanqing cried last time and was upset with her.
There will be a price to pay for wrongly accusing her.
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