“I am the head steward of this household, so there’s no need to trouble the princess with such trivial matters. Just listen to me,” Aunt Chun retorted.
The old woman rolled her eyes at her: "What a joke. I've never seen anyone bestow an official title upon themselves before. I'll just wait here for the princess. When the princess comes back, I'll listen to her. What's the point of arguing with you?" After saying that, she walked past Aunt Chun and left.
Then I sat down in the lobby of the front hall.
Aunt Chun looked at her, shook her head and smiled, muttering to herself, "Those who come from the palace are different, they have quite a temper. Let's see how long you can be arrogant on my turf."
Meanwhile, Su Lixia woke up after sleeping for two hours, just past noon.
"The princess is awake." Su Lixia had just come downstairs when Xiao Lian came in.
"What are you doing?" Su Lixia asked as Xiao Lian placed a box on the table.
Xiao Lian opened the box, took out the item, and said with a smile, "Young Master just sent someone to deliver this. Judging from the quality, it's very fine sandalwood. This sandalwood bracelet is really well made."
Su Lixia took the bracelet and said, "I know about sandalwood, but this is the first time I've seen a bracelet like this. What's it for?"
"It's nice to have it for display or to wear on your wrist."
Su Lixia hummed in agreement and put the bracelet on her wrist: "It's quite pretty and simple. Did you thank the young master for me?"
Xiao Lian nodded: "Of course. By the way, is the princess hungry? Would you like to eat something first?"
Su Lixia shook her head: "I'm not hungry at all. Let's eat tonight."
"good."
"I've heard that soldiers on the frontier often don't have enough to eat. We're eating so much meat and fish every day, it makes me a little uneasy."
Xiao Lian scratched her head, puzzled: "Why did the princess suddenly think of these things?"
"It just came to mind suddenly. How about this: starting today, reduce the number of dishes by three each day, and only leave one bowl of rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then, send all the leftover grain each month to the frontier."
“The princess means well, but they may not appreciate it. After all, they have already had a hard time fighting the war. Sending them this little bit of food would only make it seem like we are pitying them. Besides, it is not easy for them to grow sorghum and rice here. It is said that they were introduced from our place.”
Upon hearing this, Su Lixia sighed and said, "Different places have different people. There will always be people who use their knowledge and beliefs to improve these problems. All we can do is save food. Just listen to me and don't worry about what they think. Fortunately, they won't waste this food."
"Yes, then Xiaolian will follow the princess's example and save some money every day to give to those in need at the front."
"From now on, when we're alone, my sister and I will eat together. Don't be too reserved."
Xiao Lian was stunned: "Xiao Lian can still distinguish between superiors and inferiors. I dare not accept the princess's address of 'sister'."
"You forgot what I said? When we're away from home, we're family. We're not in the Central Plains, are we? What do you think? We're just two lonely people, why should we distinguish between you and me?"
Xiaolian, afraid of getting caught up in her conversation, decided not to bring it up: "Let's not talk about this now, Princess. Uncle Li came while you were resting today."
"Why did he suddenly come? And what does Yi Zexuan want?"
Xiao Lian didn't know Yi Zexuan's name, but since Su Lixia said so, he must be a prince.
"His Highness is fine. He just sent Uncle Li to tell us that the Princess's residence has been renovated and we can move in anytime."
"Wow, that was fast! I thought it would take another half a month or so to fix."
"It'll probably just be a simple renovation. So, Princess, when shall we move in?"
Su Lixia reached out and rubbed her chin: "How about in the next couple of days?"
"I'll do whatever the princess says."
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