"Alright, so what are you good at?"
"Does chanting scriptures count?" the man asked Wei Wangqing earnestly.
"Are you sure you weren't a monk before?" Wei Wangqing thought helplessly.
The man suddenly panicked.
Well, judging from his expression, Wei Wangqing knew he had guessed correctly.
Wei Wangqing had no choice but to call the steward and arrange for him to stay in a quiet room.
We've brought them all back, so we'll just have to keep them alive for now!
He then instructed, "Make a long strip of cloth for Wuchen to tie on his forehead."
"yes."
Wuchen didn't react to this. He was already used to this eye, regardless of the attitude of the people around him.
The Fourth Princess's Residence.
Wei Qingye even asked the servants what the Sixth Princess's reaction was after receiving the person!
"Your Highness, the Sixth Princess did not show much emotion, but only asked me to convey her gratitude for the gift."
The Fourth Princess laughed heartily, "Sixth Sister is shy, haha, I never expected that Sixth Sister and I would be kindred spirits! Haha, not bad, not bad."
The servants quickly lowered their heads, not daring to say another word.
Two days later, the first person Wei Wangqing recruited had arrived.
"Is everything taken care of?" Wei Wangqing asked.
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness. I have no way to repay Your Highness's kindness, but I am afraid that Your Highness may offend Miss Li because of me," Li Nuo said worriedly.
"What exactly is the grudge between you two?" Wei Wangqing asked, wanting to know the truth about each other.
"My mother was originally an old servant who served the general. However, because she was old and in poor health, the general guarded the frontier while my mother stayed in the capital to look after the mansion. I was also born into the general's household and always served the young lady. With the general far away on the frontier and everyone in the mansion spoiling the young lady, she gradually developed a reckless and unruly personality. That would have been fine, but in recent years, I don't know what kind of bad friends she's made, and she's started harassing men and bullying the common people. Sometimes I couldn't stand it anymore and secretly helped those people a few times, but another servant found out and told the young lady. Out of respect for the general, the young lady only gave me twenty lashes and kicked me out."
"But..." Li Nuo's eyes gradually reddened as she spoke, "But my mother couldn't help but feel sad when she saw me like this, so she went to plead with Miss Li. Who knew that she would even kick my mother out? My mother followed the general all her life on the battlefield, but in her old age she ended up like this."
After saying this, he clenched his fists and said, "Not long after we left, my mother's health deteriorated, and soon she could not be cured by medicine. I only hate that I caused my mother to die."
"So what do you plan to do?" Wei Wangqing did not intend to interfere.
“The general has protected our family and done me a great favor, but Miss has caused us such suffering, and I cannot help but resent her. From now on, my grudges with the general's mansion are settled, and I have no further connection with them,” Li Nuo replied.
"Alright, think it over. From now on, you'll be my bodyguard. You know martial arts, right?" Wei Wangqing asked.
"Yes, I have been learning martial arts from my mother since I was a child."
“Alright, then select some suitable martial arts practitioners from within the manor for you to teach, or those from respectable families outside the manor will also be fine. I don’t have many people under my command right now, so I need to train some,” Wei Wangqing instructed.
"Yes, Your Highness will not fail in your mission." Li Nuo was also very excited. His Highness had entrusted him with such an important matter. He would certainly not let His Highness down.
But... training people? Does Your Highness also covet that position? Of course, as a princess, how could she not want to reach the top!
If Wei Wangqing knew what she was thinking, she would only say: "You're overthinking it, sister! She just feels it's inconvenient to get things done without her own people. Besides, she needs to protect herself, you know!"
"Alright, you can go now." Wei Wangqing said, then dismissed him.
But Li Nuo didn't leave; instead, he looked hesitant.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else?" Wei Wangqing asked.
"I've heard a rumor circulating in the capital about Your Highness, but I'm unsure whether I should speak of it," Li Nuo said, seemingly conflicted.
Wei Wangqing: I guess it's that ominous saying. But Wei Wangqing really disliked the way the person next to him was stammering, so he said, "What kind of behavior is this, stammering? Just say it directly."
"These past two days, rumors have been circulating in the capital that His Highness is extremely fond of beautiful women, and he has gone so far as to snatch men from his sisters' sides, indulging in revelry every day and staying secluded in his residence." Li Nuo finished speaking without daring to look at the Sixth Princess's expression.
I wonder if His Highness will be angry?
With a soft chuckle, His Highness actually laughed? Laughed out of anger?
It wasn't the same rumor as last time. It seems there are quite a few people in the capital who are paying attention to me, Wei Wangqing thought to himself.
But thinking about it, I couldn't help but laugh. Who is helping me like this? Last time it was the Fifth Prince, who will it be this time?
Wei Wangqing lowered his eyes in thought.
It's her!
Yang Yurong!
Only the auction house clerk and the Fourth Princess knew what happened at the time. The Fourth Princess didn't even care about her own reputation, so why would she bother to ruin someone else's?
Miss Yang has always had a good reputation, clearly someone who cares about her image. But I have no acquaintance with her and no grudge against her, so why is she targeting me?
The Prime Minister's Residence...
Wei Wangqing pondered, unsure whether Yang Yurong's actions represented herself or the Prime Minister's residence.
Yes, it seems no one knows the auction house is her business, so it must have been a private matter on her part. Could it be an attempt to curry favor with the Crown Princess?
She made a mistake. The Crown Princess is a stubborn and old-fashioned woman who would never deal with us sisters, and I am no threat to her either.
Wei Wangqing couldn't quite understand this time-traveling woman's behavior. Why was she getting involved in the struggle for the throne? Wouldn't it be better to just enjoy life?
Wei Wangqing couldn't help but shake his head.
Li Nuo watched the Sixth Princess shaking her head, completely unable to understand what Her Highness was thinking. Were all those in power so unpredictable? Li Nuo was full of doubt.
"You don't need to worry about this; it's beneficial to me as well."
Although Li Nuo didn't understand, he still nodded in agreement.
Wei Wangqing thought for a moment and then said, "You did a good job this time. In the future, you must tell me any news as soon as possible."
Wei Wangqing encouraged him.
As expected, Li Nuo was very pleased to hear this, feeling praised by His Highness. Li Nuo instantly understood that His Highness disliked subordinates concealing information, whether good or bad.
Prince An's Mansion.
Nan Xiangrong had just finished practicing her sword and came down from the training ground.
“My lady, lately there’s been a lot of talk in the capital about how the newly returned sixth princess is quite the ladies’ man, and how she’s so tender and loving. I wonder who will become the sixth prince in the future. It’s going to be a real worry for her,” Nianwen said casually.
Nan Xiangrong frowned. "Don't talk nonsense. She's not that kind of person."
"Huh? Does the Princess know the Sixth Princess?" Nianwen asked in confusion. She had never seen her princess interact with any woman before, let alone speak up for her!
"We've only met twice. Don't spread such unfounded rumors anymore, understand?" Nan Xiangrong's expression was somewhat cold and stern.
Nianwen responded softly, but she remembered the Sixth Princess in her heart. Usually, the Princess was very gentle and never scolded her servants. This was the first time she had been scolded by the Princess.
Nan Xiangrong was in a bad mood, so she simply went back to the training ground to practice her swordplay.
Whether it was sword practice or venting is unknown.
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