"What is the relationship between the young master and the eldest princess?"
"Well, it's hard to say, but it's more like a romantic relationship."
"Couples..." Du Yinyun's gaze was slightly dazed. She found it hard to imagine what the princess would be like in love.
Mengbao usually has a stern face and a forced smile, so it's hard to imagine her having any other expressions.
“Young master, the princess is in a relationship, then what about my sister…” Du Yinyun, as expected of Ruobao’s best friend, immediately grasped the crux of the matter.
Fan Ziruo and Meng Qingqian are not easy to deal with. They can get along peacefully with weaker women, but what if they encounter a girl who is just as strong as themselves?
"Ahem, Yinyun, this is exactly what I wanted to tell you. I promised your sister that I would go to her father to propose marriage, and this news will surely reach the ears of the Princess. So, I'm counting on you!"
Du Yinyun: ?
...
In the living room of Jinxian Courtyard, Du Yinyun sat upright at the table and thanked the maid who served her tea.
She was still somewhat confused when she recalled what the young master had just said.
What does it mean to "always tell the truth"?
Du Meimei didn't have to wait long; a quarter of an hour later, Meng Qingqian arrived.
Mengbao wasn't wearing casual clothes today, but rather a palace dress with a red background and gold phoenix embroidery, practically making the words "Princess" written all over her face.
Du Meimei had originally planned to wait for Mengbao to introduce herself so she could address her as "Princess" or "Miss Li." But now, judging from her attire, there was no need to wait for her to announce herself; she might as well just kowtow.
"This humble woman, Du Yinyun, greets Your Highness, the Princess!"
"Rise."
"yes."
“Originally, I shouldn’t have come here in person today, but I heard that Miss Du is a rare heroine in the capital, and she also has the title of ‘Four Beauties,’ which is truly rare. That’s why I was moved by her talent and came here on behalf of my younger sister Qingmeng, wanting to see what the dream girl of many young men looks like. Raise your head and let me see her.”
Du Meimei looked up. Her delicate face echoed Mengbao's appearance.
"It's not bad. Have a seat," Mengbao said casually.
Du Yinyun admired He Yunxiao even more.
The young master spends every day with the princess; imagine the pressure he must be under.
Hearing the Princess and "Li Qingmeng" distance themselves from each other, the quick-witted and intelligent Du Meimei didn't mention it at all. She only said, "Your Highness's beauty is unparalleled in the world, and I am far inferior to Your Highness."
Meng Qingqian chuckled lightly, "Smooth-tongued, who taught you that?"
Du Yinyun was about to make a fuss when she remembered He Yunxiao's instructions to "tell the truth," so she said directly, "It is Young Master He."
"Hmph." Meng Qingqian snorted coldly.
Rumor has it that Du Yinyun is aloof and would never utter such greasy words. Mengbao guessed that it was He Yunxiao who said it, and now it turns out to be true.
"He's willing to go to great lengths for you."
Du Yinyun could already smell the jealousy in the air. She often smelled this scent on her older sister, Ruobao.
"Your Highness is too kind. The young master originally asked me to say this to Miss Li Qingmeng, but I took it upon myself to use it to describe Your Highness."
Meng Qingqian waved her hand to indicate that she didn't care. Anyway, "Li Qingmeng" was her, and she couldn't possibly be jealous of herself.
Then, Mengbao asked a couple more questions about the Daqi Bank, before suddenly changing the subject and asking, "Are you staying at the Fan residence, young lady?"
“Yes,” Du Yinyun replied.
"Young Master He, you must visit the Fan residence quite often, right?"
"yes."
Du Yinyun knew that Meng Qingqian was testing her sister, but she couldn't deny it and had to cover for her. Within the Qi Kingdom, it was too easy for the princess to find out anything she wanted. Moreover, He Yunxiao had instructed her to "tell the truth."
"I heard Qingmeng mention that the young lady has a regular daily routine and is generally not at home during the day. However, Young Master He often goes to the Fan residence during the day. Is he also going to see the young lady?"
"Young master is most likely going to see his sister."
"Fan Ziruo?"
"yes."
"Judging from the fact that you call her 'sister,' it seems you two have a good relationship."
"My sister and I are as close as sisters."
"You seem to be quite familiar with Jiang Wuyou as well?"
"Your Highness has keen insight; nothing can be hidden from Your Highness."
Mengbao looked at Du Yinyun, pondering the matter. So far, among the girls who had some connection with He Yunxiao, none of them dared to challenge her "troublemaker" persona. This Du Yinyun was rumored to be arrogant, but after getting to know her, she found her to be surprisingly honest, answering every question without any guile.
"Alright, tell me about the gold and silver certificates now."
"This humble woman obeys."
...
After sending Du Meimei to Mengbao's place, He Yunxiao immediately drove to find Feibao.
Ruobao could return to the Fan residence, Chuchu and Xiaoxiao went back to the riverside courtyard, Youbao and He Yunxiao went back to the Marquis's residence, but Feibao had nowhere to go. Logically, she should stay with Chufan, but Feibao and Xiaoxiao had always been at odds and might even fight at any time. He Yunxiao was afraid that Feibao would be taken advantage of, so he had no choice but to temporarily place her at the Short Knife Gang's camp.
The Short Knife Gang has now evolved into the Short Knife Army, with a size of over two thousand people, several times larger than before, and the original camp is naturally no longer able to accommodate them.
However, the current Short Sword Army has money, and they can easily set up several strongholds in less popular areas of Yinjing City.
"Chief!" Pang Jian immediately led the core members of the gang to greet He Yunxiao when he arrived.
He Yunxiao waved his hand, signaling him not to make such a fuss.
"Where is the Taoist priest?"
"Reporting to the leader, Daoist Qingyuzi is currently cultivating in seclusion inside the house."
"Okay, lead the way."
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