After Jinzhong left, the maids in Liuli Courtyard quickly stood up and said in unison, "Congratulations, Princess!"
Looking at the rewards scattered on the ground, Bai Chuxiao was also pleased. Regardless of what Emperor Wenxuan thought, it was now a foregone conclusion that she had become a princess. A fief of a thousand households and the permanent retention of her title were real benefits.
"Lanxiang, this month everyone's allowance will be doubled."
"yes"
All the maids were overjoyed, and the other servants in the mansion couldn't help but cast envious glances. The Liuli Courtyard was truly enjoying immense prestige now. Although they were all maids, those serving the princess were ultimately of a higher status, not to mention their superior benefits and treatment. The young lady was already generous. Even the maids in Xie Shi's and Bai Chuwan's courtyards were envious, but dared not openly express it.
Seeing the resentful looks in Xie Shi and Bai Chuwan's eyes, Bai Chuxiao smiled and said, "Except for Ruyi Courtyard and Qinya Courtyard, all other servants in the manor will receive double their allowance this month."
"Thank you, Princess," everyone said with beaming smiles.
"What does it mean that eldest sister has singled out my and mother's courtyard?" Bai Chuwan said coldly. Wasn't this deliberately targeting her and her mother?
Bai Chuxiao smiled slightly, "Aunt Xie is the head of the household. How dare I bestow rewards upon you and the people in Aunt Xie's courtyard?"
Madam Xie snorted coldly. Bai Linan happened to step into the mansion and, seeing the people in the mansion and the rewards scattered on the ground, also showed a happy expression.
"Today is a day of great joy for the Bai family. Order that everyone in the household receive an extra 10% of their monthly allowance."
The old lady beamed, "Master, the eldest maid has already been rewarded."
Bai Linan nodded in satisfaction, but Madam Xie was displeased, "What are you saying, Madam? There's nothing in my and Wan'er's courtyard."
The old lady was somewhat displeased and ignored her, then asked, "Master, is it a great joy that our eldest daughter has been granted the title of Princess? Should we hold a grand celebration?"
Bai Chuxiao said calmly, "Grandmother, I don't think that's necessary. It wouldn't be good if someone caused any more embarrassment. Besides, too much of a good thing can be bad."
"The eldest daughter is right," Bai Linan nodded. With so many people around, who knows what kind of trouble might arise? He used to be very satisfied with Madam Xie and his second daughter, but he didn't know how they had turned out this way. He really didn't trust Madam Xie to handle things.
The old lady glared unhappily at Xie Shi and Bai Chuwan; it was all their doing.
To everyone's surprise, Bai Chuwan fainted immediately after being kicked. The old lady was startled. She hadn't said anything, had she? She was already unconscious from just being kicked? Her body was far too weak.
"Quick, call a doctor!" Xie hurriedly called out, supporting her.
Bai Chuxiao smiled faintly, roughly knowing what was going on, but not wanting to get involved, she led the people from Liuliyuan straight back.
Back in the courtyard, Lanxin said, "The Second Miss's pregnancy can no longer be kept a secret."
"She was overjoyed and never even considered hiding it. She was lucky; in the end, the baby was still perfectly fine."
I wonder what Liu Shuyao will think when she finds out, but well, that's a matter for the Crown Prince.
In Bai Chuwan's elegant courtyard, the old doctor felt her pulse, examining her again and again, as if he couldn't believe it.
The people gathered around the bed were all worried. Could it be that he had contracted some serious illness?
Since she had been kicked unconscious, the old lady felt it necessary to ask, "Doctor, how is my Wan'er? Is she not feeling well?"
The old doctor hesitated for a moment, then took her pulse again before saying in a deep voice, "Madam, the young lady is fine, she's just pregnant."
"What?!" Bai Linan exclaimed in shock. This rebellious daughter was pregnant before marriage! What would people think if word got out? No wonder the doctor hesitated for so long.
Thinking of this, he put on a polite smile and said, "Doctor, please keep today's events a secret and don't tell anyone."
He then winked at his trusted steward, Laifu, who immediately took out a silver note and stuffed it into the doctor's hand.
The old doctor was slightly startled and quickly bowed, saying, "Your Excellency, please rest assured."
Bai Linan nodded slightly, and Lai Fu politely saw the doctor out the door.
Bai Chuwan finally woke up and spoke slowly.
What's wrong with me?
Madam Xie quickly explained, "Wan'er, you're pregnant!" This is clearly good news; she really doesn't understand why the master is reacting so strongly.
"Really?" Bai Chuwan was overjoyed. She touched her belly and wondered if she was pregnant with Tianyou's child.
Seeing her shameless behavior, Bai Linan's face turned ashen. "This bastard child must not be allowed to live."
"Why, Father? This is your grandson, and also the Emperor's grandson," Bai Chuwan said, biting her lip.
"Hmph, what will others think of the Bai family if word gets out?"
"My lord, the Crown Prince will soon be marrying Wan'er. This is a good thing; having a child will help him gain a foothold in the Eastern Palace more quickly."
Although this matter would indeed be scandalous if it got out, she was, after all, a grandson of the emperor. The old lady frowned and said, "What Xie said makes sense. Let's keep Wan'er's pregnancy a secret for now. We can reveal it after she enters the manor, then outsiders won't be able to say anything."
"Stay home obediently until you enter the Eastern Palace," Bai Linan said angrily before storming off. His once dignified and generous second daughter now seemed utterly irritating.
Within half a day, the news of the Bai family's eldest daughter being granted the title of Princess spread throughout the capital. Some were puzzled, some were surprised, some were happy, and some were angry, such as Zhang Miaoke, the former Princess Changyun and now Princess Qi.
"Why does Bai Chuxiao have the right to be a princess? What right does a lowly official's daughter have to be granted the title of princess? What is Father Emperor thinking? I've already lost my princess title, so why should hers be allowed to keep it?"
Zhang Miaoke flew into a rage, and the maids behind her lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound. This princess had quite a temper, and being the daughter of the eldest princess, she naturally didn't respect anyone. Since she married into the Qi Prince's mansion, there hadn't been a single day of peace; it was always in chaos. Even Prince Qi, Chu Tianling, sometimes couldn't handle her.
Bao'er, the personal maid, could only step forward and persuade, "Your Highness, please calm down..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was slapped.
"Princess? What kind of bullshit princess is this?"
Chu Tianling strode in, his expression displeased. "What are you doing now?"
Zhang Miaoke sneered, "What do you think? That bitch Bai Chuxiao was made a princess, and you just stood by and watched?"
"What can I do about my father's decision?"
"Hmph, what can you do? The Prince of Yan and the Crown Prince have both been commended, while you've accomplished nothing and are about to be banished from the capital. You're even dragging me down with you." If it weren't for this person in front of her, she could clearly have married her brother, the Crown Prince, and enjoyed a supreme position. How could she be like this now, with even Bai Chuxiao, whom she despises, able to ride roughshod over her?
I initially thought the Prince of Qi was at least better than the Prince of Yan, but now it seems that apart from his mother's higher status, he's nothing special. The Wei family and the Duke of Zhenguo are all useless.
"Shut your mouth!" Chu Tianling shouted.
However, he didn't refute it. The current situation was indeed unfavorable to him. His uncle had been summoned back to the capital by his father, which meant he had temporarily lost control of the northern lands. It was uncertain whether he could even return. Returning to his fiefdom was something he was unwilling to do. He needed to think of a solution, because once he went to his fiefdom, it would be difficult to return.
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