Princess Mansion
Xuan Tianhua's sudden visit gave Feng Yuheng, who was bathing the little white tiger, a little surprise. However, what was even more surprising than her was the little white tiger that was still pressed in the basin.
Feng Yuheng didn't have shower gel for tigers, but there was one for pet dogs in the space, so she used it to bathe Xiaobai. At this moment, Xiaobai, who was still covered in shower gel bubbles, jumped out of the basin with a "woof" as soon as he saw Xuan Tianhua, and rushed over at a flying speed, clinging to Xuan Tianhua's thighs and hanging on his robes, refusing to let go.
Feng Yuheng was speechless. How come this tiger was similar to Feng Zhaolian? They had the same character?
Xuan Tianhua was not unfamiliar with this little thing, after all, he had taken care of the tiger mother when he was in the East Realm. So he didn't mind the foam all over it, and held it up. He even got close to it and smelled it, and then asked Feng Yuheng: "What did you use? It smells so good?"
Feng Yuheng thought about it and it seemed that he had only given Xuan Tianhua toothpaste and toothbrushes before, but never shower gel, so he quickly said, "There is something specifically for bathing animals, and there is also something specifically for bathing people. I'll get some for you when Brother Qi leaves later."
Xuan Tianhua certainly did not refuse, "Your stuff is always good." As he spoke, he rubbed the little white tiger again. The little guy kept pushing himself into his arms, and in just a short while, Xuan Tianhua's white robe was soaked.
Feng Yuheng reluctantly took the little thing back and put it back in the basin to continue washing it. The little white tiger cried a few times unwillingly, but it couldn't get away from Feng Yuheng's clutches. Xuan Tianhua found it interesting, so he also came forward to help her bathe the tiger. While stirring the water, he said to her, "There's news about the compensation from Prefect Luo Tian."
Feng Yuheng's eyes lit up, "How much are they prepared to pay?"
Xuan Tianhua was helpless when he saw her like this, "You are not really short of money. It's fine if we just scare outsiders, but why do you have to put on such a big show in private?"
Feng Yuheng shook his head, "Who said I don't lack money? I do. Although I have spent a lot of money over the years, most of it has been spent. Baicaotang needs to expand and invest. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but in practice, it is an astonishing expense. Seventh brother, I haven't told you in detail that my Baicaotang is different from his herbal medicine shop and clinic. It was built completely according to my ideas and requirements. Although it is still far from the most ideal requirements, it must be improved step by step. I hope this world will become better, and the money in the hands of those corrupt officials or treacherous officials who are not in the same mind as the court is the best source of money for us to govern the world."
Xuan Tianhua agreed with her statement, so he told her: "Prefect Luo Tian is willing to use 60% of the Mu family's entire property to compensate for the East China Sea Pearl. I think it's okay, what do you think?"
"If Brother Qi says it's good, then it's good. I don't understand these things and I don't have any idea about them. As long as we don't lose money, it's fine."
Xuan Tianhua told her: "Not only did we not lose money, we made a lot of money. Although the pearl is a rare item, it is just a toy after all. The Mu family has been guarding Luotian Mansion for nearly ten years. There are too many caravans in the southern border, and the goods exchange between Dashun and Gushu is the most frequent. His family is very rich. You have made a lot of money from this deal."
"That's all thanks to Seventh Brother. I didn't do anything." She asked Xuan Tianhua with a smile, "Do you think that Prefect Luo Tian will be so angry that he can't sleep? Will he try every possible way to retaliate against us?"
Xuan Tianhua shook his head. "It's certain that he won't be able to sleep, but he doesn't have the ability to take revenge on us in the capital. However, after returning to the South Realm, he will definitely have another round of communication with Old Eight. We can't control this. Old Eight's influence in the South is already very large. If they have closer exchanges, it will indeed be a hidden danger for the court. But fortunately, Ming'er has already made plans to go there. I believe that after he goes there, the situation will be slightly smoother, and the two sides will be evenly matched, and not too passive."
"It's a pity that he said he wouldn't take me with him." Feng Yuheng sighed, "I really want to go with him to take a look. You know I can't sit still. If he goes to the south and you go to the east, I will be left alone in the capital. It's so cold just thinking about it."
When it comes to this topic, the atmosphere is a bit depressing. Feng Yuheng doesn't want to continue. Just as the little white tiger has finished washing, she simply takes it out of the water, puts it on the big blanket, wraps it up and holds it in her arms. She actually wanted to go into the space to give the little white tiger some fresh air, but now Xuan Tianhua is here, and it's not very convenient to go in and out.
The two of them teased the little white tiger and also agreed on a date for Prefect Luo Tian to deliver the compensation. Not long after, Huang Quan came in from outside and whispered a few words in Feng Yuheng's ear. Feng Yuheng frowned, stuffed the little white tiger into Huang Quan's arms, then stood up and said to Xuan Tianhua with a smile: "I have to go out to do something, would Seventh Brother be willing to come with me?"
Xuan Tianhua nodded, "I'll go with you."
But the place where his outer robe was wet by the little white tiger was not completely dry yet. Feng Yuheng thought about it and simply asked him to take off the outer robe. He took it into the house himself, slipped into the space when no one was paying attention, and quickly dried the place with a hair dryer. Then he came out of the space and handed the clothes back to Xuan Tianhua. The two of them took their servants out of the house and got on the palace carriage that Xuan Tianhua had taken when he came.
At this time, in the Yao family's courtyard, Yao was staring at a strange maid with a look of wariness and rejection. The maid was about fifteen or sixteen years old, and was very polite. She bowed to Yao in a proper manner, then stood aside, waiting for the new master to question her.
Yao was not a person with strong interpersonal skills. She was angry, but she didn't know what to say. She looked at Fu Ya for help. Fu Ya nodded and took the initiative to ask the maid, "You said you were sent by Prince Wenxuan's palace?"
The maid nodded and said, "My lady, I am Tianqing, sent by Princess Wenxuan to serve Madam Yao."
"But we already have enough servants here, and they are all arranged by the Yao Mansion. We are very comfortable with them and don't need to add another one. We appreciate Princess Wenxuan's kindness. You... just go back first and thank the princess for us."
The maid was obviously prepared to be rejected and expelled. She was not surprised by Fu Ya's words at all, but seemed very calm. She smiled and replied to Fu Ya, "When I came here, the princess said that everything in the Yao family's courtyard was very well arranged, and the staff was just right, not too many, not too few, so there is no worry of poor care, and it won't be crowded. But you see, Madam Yao and the princess were good playmates when they were young, and maybe she doesn't need someone to take care of her daily life, but I have been serving the princess since I was a child, so I think it would be best for me to accompany Madam Yao and talk to her."
"I don't need anyone to talk to me." Yao said this coldly, which surprised the girl. Before she came, Princess Wenxuan only told her to keep an eye on the girl named Fu Ya in the other courtyard, and as for Madam Yao, she only told her that they grew up together and asked her to chat more with Madam Yao and talk about the past to improve their relationship.
Tian Qing had not expected that the conversation between her and the Yao family would start with such an opening line. It was not friendly at all, and there was not even the slightest bit of the kind of affection that Princess Wenxuan had said that they grew up together. The Yao family did not even smile from beginning to end, and asked her very cautiously: "How long will you stay in the other courtyard?"
Tian Qing was stunned for a moment, then she replied: "I will stay here and serve you, Madam!"
Yao's eyebrows knitted together, her voice almost shone, and her body leaned forward involuntarily - "What did you say? You've been living here all the time?"
Fu Ya hurried to help her up and consoled her, "Mother, don't worry, don't get angry, come and ask me if you have anything to say." Then she looked at Tian Qing and said, "My mother usually only chats with me, she doesn't like to talk to the servants. Let's say the same thing again, Princess Wenxuan appreciates your kindness, you can go back!"
"But……"
"No buts." Fu Ya said with a sullen face, "You can see that my mother's health is not very good. You standing here is not very pleasing, and it may even make her angry. I think if my mother's condition worsens because of you, this is not what Princess Wenxuan wants to see, right?"
"Is the young lady the Madam's adopted daughter?" Tian Qing was also smart. Seeing that one approach didn't work, he simply stopped talking about the previous topic and asked something else. At the same time, he also picked up a cushion that Yao had just dropped to the ground in excitement.
Fu Ya was busy supporting Yao and didn't bother to care about her. She just replied, "She's not an adopted daughter."
Yao also said, "She is my biological daughter, how can she be an adopted daughter? Do the servants in your Wenxuan Palace know how to speak? Do they have their masters in their eyes? She is my daughter. In this courtyard, if you call me Madam, you have to call her Miss, understand?"
Although Tian Qing was confused, she quickly agreed: "I understand. Please rest assured, Madam, I will follow the rules of the mansion in the future. Miss..." She called Fu Ya and saluted her.
Fu Ya was stunned, and exchanged glances with Yao. Did they accept this girl? But their original intention was to drive her away?
Yao was furious and didn't want to see the sky clear again, so she waved her hand and said, "Go down, don't come in without my permission."
"Yes, ma'am." Tian Qing obediently retreated. It was her first day at the villa, and she was lucky to be able to stay, so she was not in a hurry.
Seeing Tianqing go out, Fu Ya hurried to close the door. When she came back, she heard Yao say, "After all, we are from a small family, and we are not as cunning as those who come from the palace. She stayed after just a few words. What should we do in the future?" She sighed as she spoke, "Princess Wenxuan and I were indeed good friends in the past. We grew up together. But I don't know why, ever since I went to the palace to ask for an invitation for you last time, I felt that her heart was no longer with me. She kept criticizing me and talking about you... Oh, forget it, let's not talk about it. Now there are people like this in the palace, and I'm afraid our lives will not be so free in the future."
Fu Ya frowned and comforted Yao for a while, then thought about it and said to Yao: "Mother, please sit down for a while. I will go out to see what that girl is doing. Since she is here, we can't be too passive." After that, she walked out the door. When she saw Tian Qing again, she walked up to him without saying a word and slapped him hard in the face!
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