A screen blocks anyone from outside from looking into the house.

Princess Jinshan sat inside dignifiedly, with Madam Qi by her side. Kneeling outside was the old woman who had just peeked at Liu Meir.

Madam Qi whispered to the old woman, "Report to the princess what you just said to me."

It turned out that when they were leaving the courtyard assigned to Xiao Ba, the old woman secretly gave a look to Madam Qi.

Nanny Qi sent the man away, left her alone, and took her to a secluded place.

She only heard the maid say to her: "The little woman standing in the corner should be the most beautiful lady in the world, Miss Liu!"

"Really?" When Aunt Qi heard the words of this old woman, she was shocked.

No matter what industry or profession, even if it is a low-class brothel girl, if she can be the first or the second best, she is definitely not an ordinary person.

Aunt Qi stared at the mother-in-law and asked, "Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"

The old woman nodded affirmatively.

"I saw the beauty contest on the Qinhuai River. I had a few girls with me at the time, and I took them to see the event. It was this Miss Liu who won the first place among all the beauty queens. I would never make a mistake in recognizing such a charming and handsome man."

"Even though she's dressed a little more plainly today and changed her hairstyle, how many people can compare to that face?"

Because Liu Meir had been keeping her head down and standing in a relatively remote corner, Nanny Qi didn't see her clearly. Now thinking back, the woman's appearance was indeed beyond ordinary people, and she was a romantic person.

"Come with me." Nanny Qi took the old woman directly to see the eldest princess.

After listening to the maid's words, the princess asked some details and confirmed that the little woman mixed in with the palace maids was the world-famous courtesan Miss Liu.

After the old woman left, Princess Jinshan smiled contemptuously and said to Madam Qi, "I didn't expect our little prince to be so well-informed. I wonder who is the favorite between this courtesan and that little palace maid."

"I heard that the little palace maid is also extremely beautiful. And isn't that courtesan much older than the Crown Prince?"

"How can the charm of this woman be measured by her age? Perhaps it is because her status is too low that she is so secretive. But it doesn't matter, the women in the back house! Either the east wind suppresses the west wind, or the west wind suppresses the east wind."

"Now that there is one more person at the top of my heart, don't leave her alone. Although her identity is not exposed, it is not easy for the young ladies in our house to show up. First find a few smart and sensible maids, make friends with them, and test their opinions. When it's time to give gifts, don't be stingy."

"promise!"

……

The lights are on and shadows are dancing on the moon.

When Yan Sinian and Xiao Ba just came back, Mantou asked for instructions from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

In the end, they really called a team of eunuchs, and openly, even ostentatiously, moved all of Xiao Ba's boxes and bags into the prince's bedroom.

From afar, the row of little eunuchs holding lanterns looked like a long dragon made of lights, running across the middle of the garden.

Several young ladies who had just moved into the backyard of the Li Mansion in the past two days gathered together, stood on a high place, and looked at the busy crowd opposite.

I don't know who sighed softly, and this sigh contained infinite envy and admiration!

They voluntarily lived in Yiyuan, followed countless rules every day, learned various talents, and even had to learn all kinds of tricks and schemes in the backyard, all just to marry into a good family.

Gain dignity for yourself or your family.

However, no matter how good a family is, it cannot compare to the royal family, not to mention the Crown Prince who is praised as the most beautiful woman. Although I have not seen the favored maid, but when I think of her status, I wonder if she is just a maid and can be so favored. Then, what about me?

No one spoke. They all lowered their eyelids and watched quietly. No one knew what they were thinking.

However, the youngest person inside had his eyes becoming brighter and brighter as he looked at the palace maids and eunuchs.

In the hall, after several rounds of courtesy, Yan Sinian and Xiao Ba finally took the first seat.

On the upper side were the eldest princess and her husband, and on the lower side was the head of the Li family, Li Zhishen, who had excused himself in advance because his wife was in poor health, so he was the only one sitting there.

It was agreed beforehand that it would be a family dinner, so those present were all prominent and senior members of the Li family.

Because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought his female relatives with him and the eldest princess was also present, those who had wives also came with their wives.

Sitting there in pairs, there is a sense of harmony and warmth.

This was also the first time Princess Jinshan met Yan Sinian. After all, she had married and moved to Jiangnan long before Yan Sinian was born.

She was also surprised when she saw Yan Sinian for the first time. Although the emperor and the empress were not ugly, and were even better looking than ordinary people, she really did not expect that they could give birth to so many good-looking children.

After everyone was seated, drums and music started playing, and teams of servants in colorful costumes brought up all kinds of delicacies in an orderly manner.

The eldest princess smiled with kindness on her face. She first asked about the health of the emperor and empress, and then said a few words of thought and blessing.

Then he asked about Yan Sinian's situation, whether he ate well, slept well, and whether his studies were heavy. Even the crown prince of a country could not escape the "concern and regards" of his relatives!

Yan Sinian could only respond politely with a smile on his face.

At this time, the servants brought a dish of drunken shrimps, made with the best peach blossom wine. The live shrimps were simmered for more than two hours, then the brains and threads were removed and boiled in water.

It's delicious with a hint of peach blossom fragrance.

While Yan Sinian was chatting with the Princess and Prince Consort Li, he peeled the drunken shrimps one by one, took out the shrimp meat and put them into Xiao Ba's bowl.

Princess Jinshan watched Yan Sinian's actions, smiled with satisfaction and asked, "Prince, what is this girl's name?"

When talking about Xiao Ba, the polite smile on Yan Sinian's face became much more sincere.

"You're welcome, Auntie. She's someone close to me. Just call her Xiao Ba!"

"Xiao Ba! Come here, get closer, let me take a good look!"

"I'm getting old, and my eyes aren't as good as they used to be." The eldest princess explained to Yan Sinian embarrassedly.

Xiao Ba was happily eating the food on the table, and in between eating, he was accepting food from Yan Sinian.

When she heard the princess calling her, she first glanced at Yan Sinian and saw Yan Sinian nodded.

She wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, straightened her clothes, walked to the eldest princess, squatted down, saluted, and bowed.

The princess woke her up, took her hand and said with emotion: "This girl is really good-looking. People say that the prince is good-looking. Looking at this girl now, I am afraid that if she grows up another two years, she will be as good as the prince."

Although she was praising Xiao Ba, her eyes were on Yan Sinian.

Seeing that Yan Sinian agreed with her words, she winked at Aunt Qi beside her.

She continued to ask: "This Xiaoba can only be regarded as a nickname, what is your family name? Do you have a real name?"


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