Sitting in the carriage returning to the Prince of Yan's residence
Bai Chuxiao blinked. "Mother's last look was quite meaningful. What did it mean?"
Chu Tianze looked somewhat aggrieved. "My mother's medical skills are excellent, don't you think?"
Bai Chuxiao chuckled twice, not wanting to discuss last night's topic anymore. "By the way, why did Father come yesterday?"
Chu Tianze said calmly, "How much does Xiaoxiao know about the Murong family?"
Bai Chuxiao frowned slightly. "You mean His Majesty came to test my maternal grandfather?"
Chu Tianze spoke softly, "Not only that, there's also my mother."
Both of them looked rather somber, and considering the two swords Murong Yuan had given them, there was likely more to the story.
Upon returning to the Prince of Yan's residence, all the Prince of Yan's men stationed in the capital were already waiting in the main hall.
"Greetings, Your Highness and Your Highness."
Chu Tianze pulled Bai Chuxiao to sit at the head of the table, glanced around, and said indifferently.
"From now on, the Princess's orders are my orders. Anyone who disobeys will be executed. Do you understand?"
"yes"
Actually, the Prince of Yan didn't even need to say this. The Prince's Mansion in the capital was just a bunch of Black Wing Guards and Secret Guards. They already knew how formidable the Princess Consort was, and no one would be foolish enough to provoke Bai Chuxiao.
Bai Chuxiao knew that Chu Tianze meant well and wanted to help her establish her authority, so she smiled and said, "Alright, we're all old acquaintances, get up."
Chu Tianze pondered for a moment, then looked at the woman beside him and asked, "Why don't we just withdraw the Black Wing Guards and the Dark Guards? You can retrain them all from scratch."
The Black Wing Guards and the Dark Guards originally belonged to the same faction. However, since the Prince's Mansion had its own military establishment, allowing them to appear openly, two hundred men were separated from it. But those trained at Zhaoyun Peak are more versatile and capable of handling any role, so there's no need to further distinguish between the Dark Guards and the Black Wing Guards.
Bai Chuxiao frowned slightly. She did have this idea, but it meant that the people taking orders would change, and the original leaders of the Black Wing Guard and the Dark Guard might not be willing to accept it.
"Zhan Chi, what do you think?"
Zhan Chi is the commander of the Black Wing Guard and the Dark Guard. He is extremely skilled in martial arts, second only to Chu Tianze in the Prince of Yan's mansion. He rarely shows his face in public.
Zhan Chi hesitated for a moment, then respectfully said, "It is up to Your Highness and Your Highness to decide."
He had suffered a great loss when he led the Black Wing Guards to raid the group at the foot of Zhaoyun Peak. Looking at Xia Fan beside him, he was completely transformed. He didn't doubt the Princess's training methods, and he knew that after his men were incorporated, they would most likely be under Cui Hao's command. However, he wasn't interested in being a commander; he only wanted to protect the Prince.
Bai Chuxiao was somewhat surprised, but Zhan Chi's temperament was quite good. "That's fine then. Let's start training tomorrow. The tasks that the Dark Guards and Black Wing Guards were originally supposed to do will be taken over by the group from Zhaoyun Peak."
The bodyguards were already much stronger in martial arts, so training them would be even more efficient. However, in terms of teamwork, they probably couldn't compare to the original Flying Cloud Cavalry. So, each group has its advantages.
Everyone readily agreed, and Zhan Chi chuckled, "Your Highness, I'll also go and learn a few moves from Cui Hao."
Chu Tianze said calmly, "If you don't go, you can just be responsible for protecting the Princess's safety from now on."
Left with no other choice, Zhan Chi could only bow and say, "Yes."
Bai Chuxiao smiled slightly, then instructed, "Xia Fan, go and call He Li and the others to come see me."
"yes"
After everyone left, Chu Tianze raised an eyebrow, "Xiaoxiao has some plans?"
Bai Chuxiao sighed softly, "I have a feeling that peace in this world won't last much longer. Let's prepare for the future."
With the matters in the front yard settled, Chu Tianze returned to his study to handle some business, while Bai Chuxiao headed towards Qichi Courtyard.
All the maids were already kneeling in the courtyard.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Bai Chuxiao gave a few words of admonishment, then said calmly, "Lanxiang is my head maid. From now on, all arrangements in the inner quarters will be made by Lanxiang. I believe you all know my temper, so don't try anything funny, understand?"
"yes"
"Alright, get up, everyone."
Mo Yan and Mo Wen happened to walk in carrying a thick ledger. "Your Highness, please take a look at some of the Prince's properties."
Bai Chuxiao couldn't help but facepalm. Could she say she just wanted to be a hands-off manager? "You guys can handle all this."
Mo Yan scratched his head, "Your Highness, this is not in accordance with the rules. In the past, when there were no female members of the royal household, our subordinates temporarily managed the affairs. But now..."
Could he say that they actually didn't want to deal with these accounts either, that they were too overwhelmed to look at and that they'd rather go to war?
Bai Chuxiao blinked. Being a princess isn't easy either. "Alright, Lanxiang and Lanxin, you two go and hand things over to Mo Yan and Mo Wen."
Qing Shuang and Qing Zhu breathed a sigh of relief. They really weren't good at accounting; it was better for them to just fight alongside the princess.
Lanxiang and Lanxin wore distressed expressions. "Your Highness..." Bai Chuxiao's dowry businesses were already substantial, all managed by the two of them, and now another one has come to the Prince's residence...
Bai Chuxiao patted their shoulders and smiled slightly, "I'm at ease leaving you two in my care. I'll also pick four capable maids from the Prince's residence. I trust you... Good luck!"
After saying that, he walked towards the study without changing his expression, leaving behind several people looking at each other with bitter faces.
The study in the Prince of Yan's mansion has been rearranged, with Chu Tianze and Bai Chuxiao each occupying one side, clearly separated.
Bai Chuxiao was engrossed in reading An Zhan Ji, while Chu Tianze began painting after finishing his official duties; neither of them disturbed the other.
This was the bizarre scene that Yu Fengyang saw when he walked in.
"You two are quite strange."
Chu Tianze didn't even lift his eyelids, while Bai Chuxiao smiled faintly and asked, "Why are you here?"
Yu Fengyang examined the book in her hand and asked in surprise, "Your Highness actually managed to get your hands on The Chronicles of An Zhan, what do you think?"
Bai Chuxiao put down her book, smiled, and said, "Not bad, no wonder he's the one who could unify the world. It's much more practical than Sun Tzu's Art of War."
Yu Fengyang rubbed his hands together excitedly and asked, "Can I borrow it to take a look?"
Bai Chuxiao nodded and slowly said, "Okay, but you'll have to wait in line."
Yu Fengyang only managed to utter two dry words, "Okay."
Then he walked over to Chu Tianze to see what he was doing.
To his surprise, as soon as he approached, Chu Tianze coldly said, "After all these years, you still have no sense of propriety. Not disturbing newlyweds is the most basic courtesy, understand?"
Yu Fengyang smirked and winked, "Whose newlyweds fight on the rooftop?"
Chu Tianze glanced up at him and uttered a few words, "Get out."
Yu Fengyang seemed not to hear him, "Oh, you're drawing the princess."
Upon hearing this, Bai Chuxiao raised an eyebrow and stepped forward.
Chu Tianze had just finished the last stroke; the painting depicted Bai Chuxiao in red robes, riding a white horse and wielding a sword… it was remarkably lifelike.
Bai Chuxiao was slightly surprised, but Chu Tianze chuckled, "So, do you like it?"
A look of amazement flashed in Bai Chuxiao's eyes, and she nodded, "Mm."
Yu Fengyang curled his lip, "What are they doing, showing off their love in front of me? They're really asking for trouble."
Chu Tianze said coldly, "Why haven't you left yet?"
Just then, Ningdong, who had been scolded that morning, suddenly appeared out of nowhere again.
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