Chapter 131: Acting Righteously - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 131: Acting Righteously

The term 'nephew' was emphasized heavily, and he exuded an extraordinary aura throughout his body. Clearly, he was not like those playboys in the capital city. At this moment, his face also bore a fierce determination, carrying the dignity of a general on the battlefield. This scared the steward so much that he broke out in a cold sweat. Could he have really offended some ancestor?

"You... You just wait for me."

The steward stuttered, dragging his lackeys away.

Behind him, the crowd cheered. The rescued young man respectfully bowed to him.

"Jingling's son, Chi Lingyou, thanks the benefactor for saving me."

Xiao Mu Qian modestly helped him up. "It was just a small effort. Aunt Changlin's actions have really brought shame upon the royal family. I hope Master Chi won't take it to heart. Be more careful in your travels in the future."

Chi Lingyou nodded heavily. He had come here on behalf of his elder brother for some errands. Who would have thought he would encounter these lackeys? It seemed he needed to keep his bodyguards close, or else he might run into trouble.

Xiao Mu Qian returned to the elegant room in Changchun Tower. His friends were still waiting for him to drink.

Amidst the gradually calming crowd, Lu Yuanfeng, who had been watching the scene, started to have thoughts again.

Just from his self-introduction, it was clear he was Miss Bai's future husband. He looked quite dignified, but unfortunately, he had offended the Princess.

But what of the Prince Kang's mansion? How could it compare to the flourishing Princess Changlin Mansion?

Speaking of this Princess, she was truly an extraordinary figure since the founding of Great Jin. Over thirty years old and never married, since the age of sixteen, she had managed the royal treasury with great success.

During Emperor Qi's reign, the private treasury of the royal family had nearly multiplied tenfold. The previous emperors combined probably couldn't match Emperor Qi's wealth. With such ability, naturally, she had to be courted.

Regarding her fondness for male concubines, he had heard rumors, but they were ignored. As a result, no court minister dared to accuse her, which only fueled her arrogance.

But this legitimate grandson of Kang's mansion wasn't afraid of authority. It seemed the good times of Prince Kang's mansion were coming to an end. With a smile on his lips and calculation in his eyes, perhaps his opportunity had come again.

After drinking a pot of lamb wine, his heart warmed and his mind became more agile.

The nearby Lian Rui girl didn't understand his intentions and didn't bother to ask more. While their friendship still existed, she sought more benefits.

Coquettishly pulling him over, the two continued their previous activities.

After a long time, when Lu Yuanfeng returned to his mansion looking full and satisfied, he heard from the servant that there were New Year gifts delivered.

"Young Master, these few carts were just delivered. There's no name left on the gift list. How should we handle these?"

"Did the sender say anything?"

"They just said it's a thank you to the Young Master, nothing else."

Thank him?

Soon, Lu Yuanfeng understood the origin of these items. To confirm his guess, he immediately walked over and opened several brocade boxes. Sure enough, all the items inside belonged to noble families.

His eyes gleamed with the certainty of getting what he wanted, and his mood was even better. The nearby servant also caught on.

"Young Master, could these be from the lady who sent them before?"

"You're clever. Come closer and listen." He whispered to the servant. The more he spoke, the more excited the servant became. Finally, he replied, "Young Master, rest assured, I won't fail the mission."

After speaking, he glanced at the gifts. "Send them to Mother's courtyard. Let her enjoy them."

"Yes."

Though nothing had been settled yet, he believed he would soon become the most envied man in the Eastern Capital! He only needed others to clear obstacles for him; his task was to bring the beauty home.

Striding towards the courtyard, he had no time for the outside intrigues. Resting and recuperating at home was his priority.

Princess Changlin's Mansion.

At this moment, the Princess was in the backyard's hot spring pool, frolicking with several newly favored 'pets'.

Though over thirty, her upkeep was impeccable. Her skin was tender and smooth as snow, and with a tilt of her slender phoenix eyes, she exuded charm. Her laughter, like silver bells, echoed around the pool.

Accompanying her were young men of fifteen or sixteen, all naturally graceful.

Among them, the most striking one approached in flattery. "Princess, you promised to give me a gold-threaded robe last time. Why have the ones from Qin Fang Pavilion received theirs, but I haven't seen mine?"

As he spoke, he teased the flower petals in the pool, naturally seductive. Even the famous courtesans of Qinhuai Pavilion couldn't match his allure. His antics amused the Princess greatly.

She pulled him closer and whispered in his ear, "How can he compare to you? What's a gold-threaded robe? I'll give you a ten-tael gold pig as a birthday gift soon."

At the mention of ten taels, the man's bones turned to jelly, his eyes shining like a baby's. He eagerly served the Princess, stirring envy among the others nearby.

"Princess, what about me? My birthday is coming soon too."

The speaker was a delicate and scholarly young man, but now he clung to the Princess like a vine, his demeanor submissive and unimpressive.

"Alright, alright. As long as you all please this Princess, everyone will be rewarded."

With that, she tossed a string of exquisite pearl bracelets. Like hungry dogs seeing meat, they immediately pounced, the bracelets break in their struggle, large eastern pearls falling to the ground. The sight delighted the Princess even more, her eyes filled with contemptuous laughter at humanity.

Indeed, all in this world were slaves to money.

With power and wealth, one could do as they pleased, happier than even the King of Heaven.

She lifted a glass of grape wine from the Western Regions, took a sip, and its fragrance filled the air, sweet and lingering.

After frolicking for a while, she emerged from the pool. Her attendants for grooming were Hua Qing and Hua Yu, both from the palace, impeccably disciplined.

After completing her grooming, she donned a newly tailored peony-patterned horse-face skirt, the gold-threaded peonies exceptionally bright and eye-catching, just like the Princess herself, exuding royal elegance that dared not be approached.

Her cascading black hair was wrapped in soft silk, and the room was filled with the scent of imperial-grade incense, smokeless but carrying a faint plum blossom fragrance, perfect for warming the house in winter.

Closing her eyes, enjoying the service of her attendants, she was interrupted by cries from outside.

Her brows furrowed lightly, her expression very impatient.

Such sounds should least appear in the Princess's mansion. With an expression of indifference, she gestured to the maid, Hua Qing, who quickly understood and left the room to scold the wailing person outside.

"What are you yelling for? Don't you know the Princess hates loud noise the most?"

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