Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized that the person she was referring to was Gu Linchao.
"When did he do it? How come I didn't notice?"
“It was yesterday when he carried you on his back,” Bai Li explained.
Wen Nongnong was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Gu Linchao had sealed Bai Li's meridians without saying a word.
"So if he hadn't sealed your meridians, you would have escaped yesterday?" After a moment's thought, she understood Gu Linchao's intention.
Bai Li lowered her head in shame. "Yes."
“Okay, I understand. When he comes back in a bit, I’ll have him remove the restrictions on you,” Wen Nongnong said.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Bai Li said, then suddenly knelt down and solemnly kowtowed to her.
Wen Nongnong stood up. "What are you doing? Get up."
Bai Li said, "I am grateful to the Princess for taking me as a guard. From today onwards, you are my master. It is only right that I kowtow to you."
Wen Nongnong helped her up. "Let it go this time, but don't do it again next time. I don't do things like kowtowing and kneeling here."
"Mmm." Bai Li nodded emphatically, smiling broadly, her two little tiger teeth particularly noticeable.
Wen Nong Nong looked at her in surprise, "I thought you couldn't smile."
Bai Li lowered her head shyly, "An assassin can't have too many of their own emotions."
Wen Nongnong laughed and said, "So you deliberately put on a stern face to make yourself look more intimidating?"
Bai Li blushed when her secret was exposed.
Wen Nongnong thought to herself, "She's really a cutie."
"Was this dress you're wearing prepared for you by Eunuch Wang?" she asked.
Bai Li paused for a moment, as if only then realizing who the eunuch Wang she was talking about was.
She frowned slightly, thinking of how despicable that damned eunuch was, and her face showed annoyance, but she still nodded, "Mm."
“Eunuch Wang has a good eye.” Wen Nongnong nodded, then said to Lü Qiao, “Arrange a room for her.”
“Yes, Miss.” Green Fairy replied, and said to White Pear, “Little Pear, come with me.”
Upon hearing this address, Bai Li frowned uncomfortably. "My name isn't Xiao Lili..."
"Come on, I'll show you the room." Lü Qiao took her hand and led her out of the house.
At that moment, Butler Chen hurriedly walked in.
"Your Highness, a large crowd has gathered outside..."
Wen Nongnong asked in surprise, "What's going on?"
Butler Chen frowned and said, "Those people said that the Princess saved their lives yesterday, and they came here specifically to thank you. They are still outside the mansion gate and refuse to leave."
Wen Nongnong frowned, and after a moment's thought, she understood.
They must be the pilgrims who were stranded on the road yesterday.
She hadn't expected them to come to the Regent's Palace to express their gratitude.
She stood up. "I'll go with you to take a look."
As soon as I stepped out of the house, Lü Qiao and Bai Li came over.
"Miss, what's wrong? What happened?" Green Fairy asked hurriedly when she saw Wen Nongnong about to leave.
“Let’s go take a look outside the Prince’s Mansion,” Wen Nongnong said.
Upon hearing this, Lü Qiao and Bai Li followed behind her, one on each side, and escorted her towards the gate of the Prince's Mansion.
The rain lasted until dawn this morning before finally stopping, but everything is still wet.
However, today is a sunny day, and the sun is not too strong, making it feel warm and cozy on the skin.
When they arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, they found it packed with people.
Wen Nongnong was somewhat surprised to see this scene.
There didn't seem to be that many pilgrims who were trapped yesterday.
Where did these people come from?
Just as I was wondering, someone in the crowd shouted, "The Regent's wife is out!"
Then, the people who were standing in front of the Prince's mansion suddenly knelt down on the ground with a clatter, shouting loudly, "Greetings, Your Highness! Thank you for saving our lives!"
Wen Nongnong was startled by the scene, and it took her a while to react. "Everyone, please rise quickly."
I felt a little strange; I felt that these people's gratitude was a bit too sudden.
Yesterday, when we were stuck in traffic, they showed no gratitude whatsoever. Why are they kneeling in front of the Prince's Mansion today?
Her doubts were soon confirmed.
A woman in her forties suddenly pulled a beautiful young girl closer, smiling so broadly her eyes disappeared. "Your Highness, this girl of mine is clever, quick-witted, and well-behaved. Please keep her by your side to serve you." As she spoke, she nudged the girl.
The girl took two timid steps forward, looking at Wen Nongnong with pleading eyes.
Before Wen Nongnong could react, another woman pushed a beautiful young girl in front of her.
“Our girl is not only considerate and caring, but she's also a skilled embroiderer. The princess will surely love having her by her side…”
"And my family's too..."
"Our daughter is also very pretty..."
Wen Nongnong rubbed her forehead, finally understanding these people's purpose; it couldn't be more obvious.
She wondered why these people were suddenly so grateful to her.
So that's what they were thinking.
She coughed lightly and said seriously, "I'm afraid you've misunderstood. Our Regent's Palace has no intention of opening a brothel, so we appreciate your kindness. If you are interested, you can go to Yanxu Tower. It's always bustling with guests, and the people who come and go every day are all high-ranking officials and nobles. It will surely satisfy you."
The noisy chatter suddenly fell silent, and everyone stared at her in astonishment.
Wen Nong Nong looked back innocently, then kindly said, "If you don't know the way, I can send someone to guide you."
"Your Highness, you've misunderstood. We don't intend to sell our daughters..." The men quickly explained, regaining their composure. "We are simply grateful for the kindness of the Prince and Princess, and that's why we wish to send our daughters to the Prince's residence to serve them..."
Wen Nongnong sneered, looking at those seemingly honest and simple faces, and suddenly became alert.
These people are not the same worshippers from yesterday.
Were they acting under someone's orders when they suddenly brought their daughter to our door?
What is the purpose?
With this in mind, she became even more cautious.
She suddenly took out a handkerchief and began to cry pitifully, "To be honest, the Prince's mansion looks glamorous, but it's actually so poor that we're almost starving. If a few more mouths to feed were to come, the mansion would probably be unable to continue operating. If you are truly grateful for the kindness I have shown to the Prince, you can simply send us some rice and flour. As for the person, you should take her back."
Butler Chen, Lü Qiao, and Bai Li: "..."
The common people looked at her with utter bewilderment.
Is the Prince's mansion so poor they're practically starving? This...
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
While everyone was still stunned, Wen Nongnong gave Steward Chen and the others a wink, and then quietly retreated back into the mansion.
"Bang!"
The door slammed shut.
Butler Chen wiped his sweat and looked at Wen Nongnong, "Are you just going to leave it like this?"
Wen Nongnong shook her head, her expression grave, and said, "There's something fishy about this. We can't get involved. Order the servants not to leave the mansion easily and not to have any contact with them."
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