Chapter 177 A Slap and a Sweet Treat
Qin Jinzhi called into the room, "Yun Que, bring me the letter paper from the second drawer in my study."
A short while later, Lark came out of the study.
He handed a letter to Qin Jinzhi.
Yunshan and Yunge also brought food and placed it on the table.
Yun Ge said gently, "Miss Li, this is old duck soup that the small kitchen has been stewing. Please try it."
Li Leyao looked at Qin Jinzhi with a sense of flattery and surprise.
Qin Jinzhi raised her chin. "It tastes good."
Li Leyao then picked up the spoon, took a sip, and found it delicious.
"Delicious!"
Qin Jinzhi handed over the letter in her hand.
"These are all scions of powerful clans in the capital. They may not hold high official positions or be considered very important within their families, but their families are very powerful. You won't have too much of a hard time if you marry into one of them. If you can find some ways to keep your husband under your control, your life will be much more comfortable."
Li Leyao was somewhat puzzled, "What does the princess mean?"
While drinking her soup, Qin Jinzhi said, "You and your father should investigate the character of these people yourselves, and see if they are to your liking. If you find one you like, I will arrange it for you."
Li Leyao's eyes lit up; she hadn't expected that she could choose her own husband.
She had considered marrying into a wealthy and powerful family.
However, after spending many days in the capital, she had come to a deep understanding of the gap between herself and the clans in the capital.
It's not that she's bad, but these clans simply look down on them.
If she were to marry into a wealthy family, she would probably be tormented to death within a few years.
None of the things Qin Jinzhi chose for her would end badly.
Just as Li Leyao was about to kneel down, she remembered Qin Jinzhi's words and raised her head again, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Princess!"
After Li Leyao left, Yunshan came over.
"Princess, the Li family father and daughter were so rude before, why should we still give them face?"
Qin Jinzhi stuffed the osmanthus cake that Yun Ge had made into her mouth.
"To train a dog, you have to give it a slap and then a treat, so it will be grateful. If you keep hitting the dog, won't it just run away?"
Yun Ge covered her mouth and laughed, "The princess is so thoughtful."
Qin Jinzhi stretched and said, "Let's go see Yun Jin. I've been away from the manor these past few days. How is her injury recovering?"
Yunshan said, "Oh, Princess, you don't know, Yun Jin has been living like a carefree fairy these past few days. Miss Liu and the two Miss Hus have come to visit her, and her colleagues from the Thousand Birds Division also asked the two Miss Hus to bring her gifts. She's been eating and drinking these past few days, living a very carefree life."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "She's always been popular."
Pushing open Yun Jin's door, Qin Jinzhi underestimated Yun Jin's popularity.
The room was almost overflowing with gifts.
Upon seeing Qin Jinzhi, Yun Jin immediately threw the storybook in her hand aside.
"Princess! You're back!"
Yun Jin patted her bed, "Princess, please sit down!"
Qin Jinzhi sat down on the edge of her bed. "How about having someone prepare some storybooks for you?"
Yun Jin smacked her lips. "This melodramatic story is so addictive, I'm going to read the whole thing."
Qin Jinzhi asked with a smile, "How are your injuries?"
Yun Jin sat up straight. "Princess, I'm almost fully recovered. I don't need to lie down anymore. Liu Yiyi's medical skills are excellent! I can go back to work tomorrow!"
Yun Que and the other two gestured to Yun Jin as she coughed up blood after being stabbed by a sword that day.
Then he spread his hands.
He almost lost his life, and after only a few days of recuperation, he has to go back to work!
Yun Jin pouted, "Yun Que is injured too, why doesn't she have to lie down?"
Skylark shook his injured shoulder expressionlessly.
Then he looked at Yun Jin's injured abdomen.
Yun Jin looked helpless. "But I'm bored."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Or should I hire an opera troupe for you tomorrow?"
Yun Jin's eyes lit up. "Really?"
Qin Jinzhi thought for a moment, "Tomorrow I will bring Feiyan out of the palace to keep you company. There will be food, drink, company, and even a show to watch. You won't be bored, will you?"
Yun Jin suddenly had a flash of inspiration and looked at Yun Que and the other two, "You're not all going to go out with the princess and leave me alone in the manor, are you?"
Lark pointed to his head.
How did she become so smart?
Yun Jin grinned, wondering when her injuries would finally heal!
However, Qin Jinzhi kept her word.
The next day, the opera troupe from Chuntai came to their door.
However, an unexpected person appeared.
A star as famous as Miao Tangchun in the capital would never act in a domestic drama.
Qin Jinzhi did not specifically request him to play the role.
However, upon hearing that they were going to the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, Miaotangchun immediately asked the shopkeeper to let him perform.
Thinking of Qin Jinzhi sitting on the railing that day stirred something within me.
He declined invitations from countless young ladies from wealthy families in the capital.
Even though he knew that this person was worlds apart from him, he still willingly longed for her.
Even if it's just to sing a play for her.
Miao Tangchun brought all her finest costumes to the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion.
Unfortunately, he didn't see the person he longed for when he stood on the stage.
There were two girls lying in the audience.
One looked sick, and the other was a chubby girl.
Yun Jin whispered to Fei Yan, "This is all an act, making the princess spend a fortune on Miaotangchun for him?"
Feiyan stared wide-eyed and swallowed the pastry in her mouth.
"Ten thousand gold coins! That could buy so many osmanthus cakes!"
The two looked at each other, their expressions serious.
They wanted to see just how entertaining this lavish show was!
The two of them stopped lying down and huddled together, staring intently at Miaotangchun!
Even Miao Tangchun, who had performed hundreds of times, felt somewhat uncomfortable being stared at by the two men.
There was no admiration or infatuation in their eyes; rather, it was rather strange.
However, Miaotangchun still finished her performance.
Yun Jin and Fei Yan rested their chins on their hands and leaned against each other.
Feiyan said, "He sings so well. Do you think if the princess opened a troupe and invited him, she would be rolling in money?"
Yun Jin took a bite of her apple. "Do you think the princess has taken a fancy to this pretty boy?"
In short, neither of them really understood what the song was being sung all afternoon.
The stage was confiscated, and Qin Jinzhi directly invited Hechuntai to perform for three days.
Miao Tangchun changed into casual clothes and, after hesitating for a moment, walked towards Yun Jin and the other person.
"Ladies, my name is Miaotangchun."
The two looked at Miao Tangchun after he removed his makeup; he was a very handsome man with a beautiful face.
No wonder she looks so good.
Miaotangchun considered for a moment and asked, "The princess invited Hechuntai to perform, but why is the princess not here? Is there something wrong with her performance? We will correct it tomorrow."
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in the two brand-new little brains!
Yun Jin and Fei Yan exchanged a glance.
They didn't know whether the princess had taken a liking to this pretty boy!
This pretty boy has taken a liking to the princess!
Yun Jin immediately put her hands on her hips and said, "Hechuntai was invited by the princess to amuse me because she was afraid I would be bored. The princess has many things to do, how can she have time to listen to operas every day?"
Miao Tangchun felt a pang of disappointment upon hearing this.
It turns out that it wasn't the princess who wanted to watch the opera.
Yun Jin's eyes widened when she saw Miao Tangchun's disappointed expression.
Damn it, you bastard!
How dare they covet her princess!
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