Prime Minister Xia did not treat her badly and gave her a maid, who was none other than Shuyu who was driven out of Xia Zhiyuan.
Shuyu has always wanted to follow Madam Linglong, and this time, her wish has finally come true. Unfortunately, Madam Linglong today is not even as good as Yuan back then.
Shuyu came in with a bruised face and nose. Before she could settle down, Madam Linglong asked her to clean up.
She picked up the broom in a bad mood and finally cleaned the elegant room. Madam Linglong then asked her to clean the yard and the pavilion.
Shuyu was beaten in Xiazhi Garden. Now she came here and worked hard without even a sip of water. How could she accept this? She sat down and said aggrievedly, "I'll take a rest for a while, and then I'll go clean up."
Madam Linglong raised her eyebrows and twisted her ears. "You dare to bully me, don't you? Don't you always want to serve me? Now that your dream has come true, you still dare to complain?"
Shuyu had been beaten by Xiaosun before, and her ears and face were injured. When she twisted her like this, she screamed in pain, "Madam, please forgive me, Madam, please forgive me, I will go right away!"
Madam Linglong was filled with hatred, and it was rare for her to find someone to vent her anger on, so how could she let her go easily? She beat Shuyu until her mouth and nose were bleeding, and then she was willing to stop.
After the birthday banquet, neither the old lady nor Prime Minister Xia talked to Zi'an.
They no longer feel it is necessary.
Without Madam Linglong in charge, and the old lady being tired, Xia Wan'er volunteered to be in charge of the affairs of the mansion, and both the old lady and Prime Minister Xia agreed.
The first thing Xia Wan'er did when she took office was to order a halt to all supplies for Xiazhi Garden, even daily meals.
This matter was not reported directly to Xia Zhiyuan, which resulted in Yang Ma and Xiao Sun being rejected and insulted when they went to get the things.
This means that Xiazhiyuan has to be self-reliant.
Yuan had some silver, but she had given some of it to Chen Er's wife and children, and also used some to bribe the maids from the same hometown as Doctor Li and Xiao Sun, so there was not much left.
Yuan was not worried because she still had jewelry to sell.
Xiaosun told Zi'an privately that these jewellery were the lady's dowry, left to her by her deceased mother.
Zi'an also couldn't bear to sell Yuan's dowry, but the remaining silver would not last long.
Murong Zhuangzhuang happened to arrive and heard them worrying about their livelihood. He smiled and said, "Isn't it just silver? Don't worry, I have plenty. I'll send you as much as you want."
As the eldest princess, the land in her fiefdom could earn her a large amount of silver every year, so she naturally did not take the silver seriously.
Zi'an declined politely, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. It's hard to be poor forever, and it's not a good idea to always rely on you. Besides, I have medical skills and a pair of hands, so it shouldn't be a problem for me to be self-reliant."
Zhuangzhuang frowned, "Self-reliance? There are women who can be self-reliant, either by becoming a slave in a mansion, or being sold to a brothel as a girl, or opening a stall in the market to sell tofu or wonton noodles. Which one can you do?"
Zi'an pulled Zhuangzhuang aside and whispered a few words.
Zhuangzhuang thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. After all, you cured King Liang and Old Seven. As long as you spread the news, there will surely be many rich people looking for you to treat their illnesses, and the consultation fee will be very generous."
"Princess, please take care of it for me." Zi'an said earnestly.
"Don't worry, this is not a difficult task. Although I don't have much contact with those officials and noble ladies, I can still spread some information out." Zhuangzhuang said.
From the day she started studying medicine, she decided that practicing medicine was her lifelong career. She didn't want to get involved in various fights and ignore the value of her own life.
When she first arrived, she was thinking about how to survive. Now that she has initially established herself, she wants to find a way out for her career and to support herself and the Yuan family.
On the way to Prince Liang's Mansion, Murong Zhuangzhuang asked Zi'an directly.
"Plan? Isn't it just to ask the princess to find a..."
Murong Zhuangzhuang interrupted her, "You know I'm not talking about this, but Chen Linglong and Xia Wan'er. How are you going to deal with them? And the Xiangfu, you're not naive enough to think that they will let you go, are you? They suffered a heavy setback this time, and the Xiangfu lost face, and it will all be blamed on you."
Although Murong Zhuangzhuang was not present that day, she knew everything that happened.
"If enemies come, we will stop them; if water comes, we will block it with earth!" Zi'an lifted the curtain and looked at the people outside who were rushing around in a hurry.
"Where are Chen Linglong and Xia Wan'er?" Murong Zhuangzhuang was very disgusted with these two people. She always felt that this ending was not good enough. She already knew everything about the forced marriage.
"Princess, just let things take their course." Zi'an didn't say much, but the hatred in his heart was still lingering.
She knew that this hatred was left by the original owner, Xia Zian. She died at the hands of Murong Qiao and Chen Linglong, mother and daughter. If these two people had not died, this resentment would not have dissipated.
"Don't be too soft-hearted. Some people won't be grateful for your concessions. They will only become more and more demanding." Zhuangzhuang thought Zi'an really intended to let them go, so he kindly reminded them.
"Princess, don't worry. I know my limits!" Zi'an looked at her and felt a little touched. He had only known Murong Zhuangzhuang for a short time and they were not close friends, but he always cared about her.
Coming to the ancient times, it was not all about calculations and conspiracies, there was also friendship, which was a great comfort to her.
The carriage was stopped midway, and the person who stopped the carriage was Chen Liuliu.
Chen Liuliu was riding a horse, dressed in tight clothes, sitting majestically on the horse's back. If there was a bag on his back, he would look quite imposing indeed.
She got off the horse and got on the carriage dejectedly, saying with her head down: "Grandmother asked me to follow you for twelve hours until I get married."
Zi'an was both amused and confused. Wasn't the old lady too impatient? Didn't we agree on half a year
Zhuangzhuang and Miss Chen have been familiar with each other for a long time. Hearing her say this, he laughed, "Your grandmother is just too anxious. Look, I haven't gotten married yet, have I?"
Chen Liuliu glanced at Zhuangzhuang and said, "Grandmother said that we should not learn from the eldest princess. She is still unmarried at her age, and Brother Xiao Xiao has fled to the border to avoid you."
Zhuangzhuang's face turned green, "Liuliu, I'm just trying to comfort you, please don't hurt others."
When Zi'an heard Liu Liu's words, he asked, "Who is Xiao Xiao?"
Liu Liu's eyes widened, "You don't even know Xiao Xiao? General Xiao!"
"Isn't General Xiao Xiao Tuo?" Zi'an was confused.
"Xiao Xiao is Xiao Tuo's brother, and he will be my uncle in the future." Liu Liu said shamelessly.
Zhuangzhuang rolled his eyes at her and said, "Do you have any shame? You have the nerve to publicize this matter when it's not even a clue?"
"Isn't that a done deal? My grandmother said Zi'an is the future Princess Regent, and Xiao Tuo is a good friend of the Prince Regent. As long as the Princess Regent says so, Xiao Tuo will have no choice but to marry her."
She looked at Zi'an, "Is that right? If you don't agree to such a small thing, how can you say you are the prince's good friend? If anyone wants to be friends with me, you can pick any of my twelve brothers. Tell me which one you like!"
(End of this chapter)