Since Ryan had said so, Shi Xi nodded slightly and accepted Bernita's kindness.
Before long, someone came to find Shi Xi and inquired about the charity gala.
Shi Xi said apologetically, "I need to go back and take care of some things first."
Bernita tugged at her skirt and asked Shi Xi, "Do you...do you need help?"
Shi Xi was slightly taken aback. "Hmm?"
“I’ve helped my mother organize banquets before, and I’ve attended all sorts of court banquets, big and small. Maybe I can help you,” Bernita said, then quickly blushed and explained, “I, I mean, you’ve never attended a court banquet before. I, I didn’t mean that. I meant…”
Bernita's explanations became increasingly confusing, and her face turned even redder.
Shi Xi smiled and said, "Sure, I don't have much experience and need someone to guide me."
Shi Xi had no experience in organizing charity galas.
But she wasn't panicked.
She had no intention of being a good daughter-in-law to the Queen, and her actions were perfunctory and casual, practically screaming "I'm just giving up" on her face.
Now that someone is offering help, I'm naturally willing to do so.
Hua Ruoling stood up and volunteered, "Then I'll help too."
Shi Xi looked over, her suspicious gaze falling on her. "You?"
Bernita is the Duke's daughter and the eldest prince's childhood sweetheart.
What is Hua Ruoling's status? Why is she here to help?
Hua Ruoling saw the doubt in Shi Xi's eyes and, feeling unconvinced, retorted angrily, "I'm from the Finance Department of the Imperial Academy, so there shouldn't be any problem with me keeping your accounts, right?"
Shi Xi paused for a moment and said, "No need, there's a housekeeper who keeps the accounts."
The Queen entrusted Shi Xi with handling all matters, big and small, but assigned a steward to oversee them, and all accounts were only shown to Shi Xi for review.
Shi Xi didn't care.
Hua Ruoling clenched her fingers, but because she was in the palace, she dared not vent her anger.
Tao Boli, who was listening nearby, said, "With more people helping, the Princess will have less to worry about."
Bernita also spoke up for her friend, "Yes, Ruoling has accompanied me to many banquets, she can definitely be of help!"
Shi Xi shrugged. "Then let's go together."
This is the royal palace. If Hua Ruoling really does something...
Shi Xi, on the contrary, felt a sense of anticipation.
*
After the girls left, Tao Boli couldn't help but look at them again.
Ryan looked at Tao Boli, "What are you thinking about, Professor Tao?"
Tao Boli withdrew his gaze and said gently, "I just find the Princess Consort very interesting."
“Shi Xi is quite interesting.” Ryan said with a smile in his eyes.
Tao Boli observed Ryan's expression and said, "News has come from the hospital that the Second Prince has broken his ankle. Even if he recovers, he will be a cripple."
“Then let him rest well in the hospital.” Ryan was in a good mood. “Spread the word that the second prince tried to seduce the first princess but had his leg broken and can no longer stand up.”
"Okay." Tao Boli lowered his eyes slightly.
The most widely circulated story is one that's three parts truth and seven parts fiction, with a touch of family ethics, especially since it also involves the royal family.
As a result, the second prince will never be able to stand up again in the future.
Tao Boli returned to his residence and first ordered people to secretly spread rumors, then he remembered something else.
After a long silence, Tao Boli finally gave the order:
"Bring the princess's hair."
The subordinate was quite surprised, but still obediently withdrew.
Tao Boli sat in the chair, feeling troubled, his brow furrowed as he thought about the past.
My gaze fell on the photo frame standing on the table. The photo showed a young couple in their graduation gowns, smiling broadly as they welcomed their graduation.
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