Shen Zhonglei’s eyes showed admiration. “Clever. But women who are too smart are not likable.
He then shouted outside the door: “Someone come!” A eunuch-like person walked in. “This servant greets Your Majesty!” “Xiao Linzi! From now on, you will follow Princess Shunyang and obey all her orders. Understood?” Xiao Linzi curiously glanced at Shan Xiaoya. “This servant obeys! This servant Xiao Linzi greets the Princess!” Saying this, he knelt before Shan Xiaoya. Shan Xiaoya uncomfortably waved her hand. “You may rise!” Shen Zhonglei looked at the awkward Shan Xiaoya, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily raised, rescuing her from her embarrassment. “Take Princess Shunyang to the Water Courtyard. From now on, it will be renamed Shunyang Palace.” “This servant obeys!” Xiao Linzi led the way, with Shan Xiaoya following behind as they left the Imperial Study. Shen Zhonglei gazed thoughtfully at her back, taking a long time to come back to his senses.
Xiao Linzi knew that Lifei was someone he couldn’t offend, so he quickly knelt before her. “Your Highness, please calm down! This servant is just following orders.”
Lifei spoke with a sharp tone: “Yanzi, don’t make things difficult for Gong Gong.”
Let’s wait a moment! After all, she is a princess personally enfeoffed by the Emperor. Gong Gong, you may go!”
Xiao Linzi heard Lifei’s words and played dumb: “Thank you, Your Highness, for not blaming me. This servant will go now.” He then ran away in a flash…
Shan Xiaoya sat on the bed, coldly looking at the entering Lifei. She wore a light pink long dress with long ribbons trailing past her skirt. Her jet-black long hair was tied high up, and she was graceful and charming. Two unfriendly maids followed behind her. Such a stunning beauty was indeed worthy of being the Emperor’s consort. Unfortunately, she was too cunning…
Lifei entered and met Shan Xiaoya’s cold eyes, feeling extremely displeased but maintaining a happy smile on her face. She walked up to Shan Xiaoya affectionately and gently grabbed her hand. “Princess Shunyang? I am Lifei. From now on, we’re family. If you need anything, you can tell me. I live in the Chunyang Palace.”
