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Chapter 23 Mind

Jiang Shaohua looked at Aunt Mei and smiled meaningfully: "Aunt Mei took good care of my father's food, clothing, and daily life and didn't worry me. This is the best way to thank me."

Aunt Mei stood out among the maids and was selected by the King of Nanyang. In addition to her extraordinary beauty, more importantly, she was meek and knew how to advance and retreat.

Such Aunt Mei is certainly not a stupid person.

Jiang Shaohua makes puns and there is something in his words. The more Aunt Mei thought about it, the more frightened she became. She subconsciously raised her head and looked at Jiang Shaohua.

Jiang Shaohua didn't move his eyebrows and looked at Aunt Mei intently.

Those eyes were as quiet as a pool of water, unable to see the depth clearly.

Aunt Mei quickly lowered her eyes and responded softly: "I was chosen by the prince to serve Lord Lu, and I have never forgotten the grace of the prince. Being able to share the worries of the princess is also my blessing."

Jiang Shaohua smiled: "My aunt works hard, and I will not treat her poorly. From this month on, my aunt will receive a double monthly payment, which can be regarded as my money to subsidize my aunt."

Aunt Mei thanked her again with tears of gratitude, knowing very well that the princess could reward or punish.

She is from Nanyang Prince's Mansion, and she is the rice bowl of the Prince's Mansion. No matter how many children she gives birth to for Lu Xuan, her heart must always be towards the princess.

Her mother, father, and brothers all work as errands inside and outside the palace. Her body deed, and the body deed of her family, are all in the hands of the princess...

Her fate rises and falls, all depends on the princess's thoughts.

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Aunt Mei with a smile, and everything became clear: "Sister Ruohua is still young. When she turns five next year, she will start studying. Then she will study with brother Ying. In our palace, there is no preference for boys over girls. The rules. Women also study."

Aunt Mei was uneasy when she came, but the spring breeze blew on her face when she returned.

Lu Ruohua shook her mother's sleeves: "Why is mother so happy?"

Aunt Mei glanced at her daughter lovingly, laughed softly and said, "My mother is very happy that the princess is willing to recognize you two brothers and sisters."

Lu Ruohua didn't understand and tilted his head: "I am the eldest sister's sister!"

Silly girl, your real father is the prince’s son-in-law. Your surname is Lu, and the princess’s surname is Jiang. The princess doesn't recognize you, and there's nothing anyone can do about it.

Aunt Mei did not say these words, she just smiled and said: "In short, when you meet the princess in the future, you must be more respectful and listen to the princess in everything."

Lu Ruohua agreed happily.

Lu Ying raised her head and asked her mother: "If my father and eldest sister say different things, who should I listen to?"

Aunt Mei was stunned by the question. She was stunned for a moment and then whispered: "In front of your father, just listen to your father. In front of the princess, just listen to the princess. However, you must know in your heart that this palace is the county's. The Lord’s.”

Lu Ying understood and whispered: "I know. On the surface, I listen to my father, but in my heart, I want to listen to my eldest sister."

Aunt Mei reached out and touched Lu Ying's hair.

The mother and son entered the yard.

Lu Xuan had been waiting for a long time, with a bit of impatience on his face: "Why are you coming back now? Could it be that you were kicked back after waiting for a long time?"

Aunt Mei lowered her head and replied, "No, the princess met us and talked to us, mother and son, in a soft voice for a long time."

Lu Xuan: "..."

Lu Xuan's expression froze and he asked in disbelief: "She is willing to see you? And gossips with you? You didn't lie to me, did you?"

Aunt Mei mustered up the courage to raise her head: "How dare you lie to me? The princess is very kind to us. Today, the princess said that she would hire a wife to teach Yinger how to read. Also, the princess asked me to receive a double monthly salary."

Eyelids are shallow. The double monthly rule sounds nice, but it only adds twenty taels of silver a month. For the huge palace, it was just a drop in the bucket. She is like a betrothed wife, and she looks like an eldest sister.

"Ying'er has become promising. She, the eldest sister, has a bright face, and she will be able to rely on more people in the future." Lu Xuan said matter-of-factly: "She has this heart, and you can lead her."

Aunt Mei responded in a low voice.

Lu Xuan felt unhappy when he thought about being turned away many times. He waved his hand and signaled Aunt Mei, mother and son to leave.

Fang Quan has been gone for two days and there has been no movement yet. I wonder if he has completed his "errands".

Lu Xuan called his chief follower Bian Dong over: "Go to the concierge and ask if Fang Quan is back."

Bian Dong hid in the house for a day and a night. His face was no longer swollen and his palm prints were gone. He went to the concierge with his head held high. The concierge's surname is Tao. He is of ordinary height and unattractive appearance. He is in his forties.

Bian Dong asked if Fang Quan had returned, and Manager Tao replied: "I haven't seen Fang Changsui, but Chen Changshi has just sent someone back to deliver a message. He said that he has welcomed Eunuch Zhao, and he will arrive at the palace in about an hour."

Bian Dong was secretly surprised, stuffed a purse into Steward Tao, and then quickly went back to report the important news to his master.

Lu Xuan was both shocked and angry. He was shocked that Chen Zhuo went to greet Eunuch Zhao without saying a word, and he was angry that Fang Quan had not been able to handle the business well and had not heard from him until now.

"Master, Eunuch Zhao will enter the palace in an hour." Bian Dong is Lu Xuan's confidant and knows a thing or two about his master's thoughts: "I'm afraid it will be too late to do whatever I want to do."

Lu Xuan exhaled a breath of thick air and said calmly: "Don't panic, go to the accountant first and pay two thousand taels of silver. Just say that I have chosen a calligraphy and painting by a famous artist from the previous dynasty, and I want a lot of money to buy it."

Bian Dong went to take the order, but before he could have a cup of tea, he came back in disgrace: "The accountant said that the master spends a large amount of money and needs the princess's nod."

Lu Xuan was angry: "No one has ever stopped me from spending money before. Why do I need the princess to nod now? Also, how much does a large amount of money mean?"

Bian Dong answered truthfully: "It's fine if it exceeds one hundred taels."

Lu Xuan: "..."

Lu Xuan's face was slapped hard, and the fire in his eyes shot out.

Bian Dong was afraid that his master would be angry, so he hurriedly comforted him in a low voice: "Master, calm down, maybe the accountant heard wrongly. I will go see the princess now and ask for clarification."

Lu Xuan learned the lesson several times and refused to hit the iron plate with his face again. He said with a cold face: "There is no need to go now."

"Holding cultural gatherings to buy calligraphy, painting and antiques all costs money. If you can't get the money, what can I do with it?"

Bian Dong's uprightness deeply hurt Lu Xuan's fragile self-esteem.

Snapped!Snapped!
  Lu Xuan's palms were burning and he yelled angrily: "Get out!"

Bian Dong covered his face in disgrace and retreated.

Lu Xuan drank a pot of herbal tea, suppressed his anger, got up and went to Haitang Courtyard.

This time, Jiang Shaohua was willing to see him: "Chen Changshi has already welcomed Eunuch Zhao and will be arriving at the palace soon. Father and I will go together to greet Eunuch Zhao."

Lu Xuan felt relieved, with a gentle smile on his face: "Okay."

The matter of spending money rolled around on the tip of my tongue, and then I swallowed it.

He is the father after all, and he has to face it.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Lu Xuan's hesitation and sneered in his heart.

(End of this chapter)