Chapter 64: Princess Huanxi

Keeping a cat is fine, but you have to be responsible for bathing it and cleaning up its poop!

If the cat scratches someone, you'll use your monthly money to cover their medical expenses!

If you agree, then you can keep a cat!

Although Shen Yunyao herself also wanted to keep a few small animals, as a lazy person she didn't want to create trouble for herself.

At that moment Shen Yunyao completely forgot that in Dayong, where people are divided into ranks and status, she was actually a master.

Even if she kept a cat, she didn't need to become its slave.

Miss, perhaps it's better not to keep a cat!

My monthly allowance is already meager, and I still have to treat people to meals—I can't afford to waste money!

As the chief confidante of her own miss, Cuiyu had already figured out what to do upon arriving in the capital.

First, she needed to gather information!

The Emperor had bestowed a residence upon her miss; surely there were people assigned to look after it, and to know the situation in the capital, these people would still be excellent points of entry.

But what basis would they have to tell her these things?

Naturally, she first needed to establish good relations.

What kind of rapport can't be settled with fine food and delicacies?

If there is, it's simply that they haven't eaten to their satisfaction yet.

As for directly spending money to buy information—that's not what a smart person would do.

After all, no one can tell whether the things people say for money are true or false; therefore, it's better to glean information bit by bit while eating and drinking.

This is a summary of her second brother's experience!

It has already been proven by fact to be quite effective.

Who are you going to treat to a meal?

It wouldn't be Granny Shen and her group, would it?

Granny Shen and her group will definitely be treated, and there are others who also need to be treated!

We've just arrived and know nothing; although Granny Shen and her group can guide us, we also need our own sources of information, don't we?

Speaking of these, Cuiyu was visibly excited.

After hearing her words, Shen Yunyao smiled slightly and said, 'Not bad, truly worthy of being my miss's chief confidante; as a reward, I allow you to pick two cats to bring home and keep.'

If the cat scratches someone, I, your miss, will take responsibility!

Thank you, miss, miss, you're too kind to your servant!

Cuiyu instantly beamed with joy.

Sure enough, as long as I serve the miss wholeheartedly, she will never treat me unfairly.

Three Li Pavilion.

It is a relay station outside the south gate of the capital.

Many people heading to the capital choose to rest at Three Li Pavilion when they arrive too early or too late.

Shen Yunyao and her party happened to arrive at noon when entering the capital this time, so they didn't need to rest at Three Li Pavilion.

But the convoy still stopped at Three Li Pavilion.

Wang Deshun had originally been ahead, but now he had hurried to the side of the carriage Shen Yunyao was riding in.

Young Madam, please bear with me for a moment!

Eunuch Wang, is someone coming to cause trouble?

Shen Yunyao had already suspected as much.

In Liu Cheng, she had met Xie Zian face to face; although he hadn't revealed his identity, Shen Yunyao believed it was indeed him.

In Liu Cheng, she ran into Xie Zian; although he did not reveal his identity, Shen Yunyao believed it was him.

Such a graceful young gentleman—how could there be few admirers in the capital?

Then, as Xie Zian's fiancée, those admirers would surely not welcome her.

But Shen Yunyao reflected that this was a marriage bestowed by imperial decree; ordinary people, even if dissatisfied, would not dare to openly oppose her—at most they might later trip her up in secret.

Yet she never expected that someone would actually come looking for trouble outside the capital.

This is certainly no ordinary person!

An ordinary person couldn't make Wang Deshun behave like this.

From the palace?

Or perhaps a royal relative?

No matter the background, they must be highly favored!

Someone out of favor couldn't pull off something like this.

Right, we also need to add that they lack brains.

A sensible person wouldn't do such a thing either.

Young Madam, the visitor is Princess Huanxi!

She is the only daughter of the Empress Dowager, and she is greatly favored!

During the former emperor's reign, when the Empress Dowager was still empress, she bore no sons, which led the princes to secretly and openly vie for the throne.

Finally, when the former emperor selected an heir, it is said that the Empress Dowager spoke well of the Xihe Emperor, enabling him to stand out.

And as the Empress Dowager's only child born in her later years, Princess Huanxi is naturally very favored.

Not only does the Empress Dowager dote on her daughter, but the Retired Emperor also greatly loves this legitimate daughter, and even the current emperor, the Xihe Emperor, indulges this sister quite a bit.

Not only is the Empress Dowager doting on her, the Retired Emperor also greatly loves this legitimate-born daughter; even the current emperor, Emperor Xi He, is quite indulgent toward this younger sister.

Frankly speaking, in Jingcheng, Princess Huanxi truly belongs to the type who gets the wind when she wants it and the rain when she wants it.

So, I really can't afford to provoke her, right?

After hearing Wang Deshun's brief introduction of Princess Huanxi's situation, Shen Yunyao felt a bit heavy-hearted.

Young Madam, lacking patience ruins grand plans!

Although the Prince Consort is favored, he still falls short compared to this Princess!

If they were to clash, the Prince Consort could only retreat three li.

Wang Deshun was also somewhat worried.

He truly hadn't expected that Princess Huanxi would actually come here.

Just as Wang Deshun finished telling Shen Yunyao about Princess Huanxi's situation here, the person had already arrived nearby over there.

Greetings, Princess!

Granny Shen and Granny Ma appeared from the side, blocking Princess Huanxi's path.

Granny Shen!

Granny Ma!

What are you doing here?

Oh, I understand now!

It must be the Grand Empress Dowager who arranged for you to come over to take care of that guy Xie Zian's wife, right?

Oh, don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble!

Princess Huanxi's voice was clear and pleasant, and after she spoke these words, everyone felt an illusion that the Princess's voice was simply the most melodious in the world!

I just wanted to see what Xie Zian's wife looks like.

You don't know, but in Jingcheng, the most talked-about topic among these people is Xie Zian's wife!

Oh, I won't tell you anymore; I'll go take a look at the person first!

Speaking of which, Princess Huanxi had already leapt down from her horse, stepped onto the frame of Shen Yunyao's carriage, and jumped inside.

Shen Yunyao looked at the clumsy girl who had barged into the carriage and thought that this little lass was truly spirited.

Taken individually, her features weren't particularly outstanding, but combined, they were inexplicably pleasing to look at.

While Shen Yunyao was sizing her up, the other girl was also sizing her up.

After a moment, Princess Huanxi shook her head, sighed, and said, 'Ah, what a fine blossom, like a fairy—how did Xie Zian end up taking a liking to her?'

Thank you for the praise, Princess!

Shen Yunyao smiled and sincerely thanked her.

Fairy sister, how about we become sworn sisters?

From now on, if Xie Zian bullies you, I'll back you up!

Haha, this idea is truly brilliant—no wonder it's mine; let's just settle on that!

Princess Huanxi immediately clapped her hands, feeling like she was truly a genius.