When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

Rong Wangfu

Xiao Chan had also helped Xu Xinyue finish washing up.

While combing her hair in front of the makeup mirror, he couldn't help but ask, "Miss, will this really work?"

"Xiao Chan, you have to try it to know if it works or not. I have been in the Xu Mansion for many years, and I dare not say that everything is under my control. The only things I can use are these minor details on the surface."

"But this is enough. Yang's greed and Xu Baiyu's suspicion are destined to lead to this. Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Xiao Chan still felt uneasy: "But what about that note? If she can't understand what the lady meant, or is unwilling to seek your help..."

"It's okay. I just hope she can leave the Xu Mansion. Whether she leaves on her own or with our help is irrelevant."

Xu Xianyue took the short cinnamon twig hairpin from her dressing box, the hairpin that had been plucked from Xu Baiyu's head, held it in her palm, and said with a cold look in her eyes:

“Sometimes, ‘leaving’ is the real ‘entry’.”

"She wants to withdraw from this matter, but I won't let her do that."

Xu Xinyue thought for a moment, then called out, "Xuan Yi."

"master."

"Pay attention to Xu Baiyu's recent movements. If she wants to leave the Xu Mansion, you don't need to show up. You can help her secretly. However, don't let her leave Kyoto. Try to hold her back for a few days."

Xuan Yi said: "Yes! Master."

Xuan Yi left, and Xiao Chan continued to put makeup on Xu Xianyue:

"Miss, you look much better today. I think you slept well last night."

Probably because of the impact of her mother's affairs, she thought about it during the day and dreamed about it at night. Recently, whenever Xu Xinyue dreamed of her mother, she could not sleep well.

"You are so considerate, always coming to check at night. Actually, it's no problem. I just have nightmares occasionally recently. It's not a big deal."

Xiao Chan was surprised: "Miss, have you been sleeping poorly recently? It was my fault that I didn't even notice it!"

Xu Xinyue asked doubtfully: "Isn't it you?"

Although it was a dream, sometimes she couldn't distinguish between reality and illusion, but every time she muttered, she seemed to get a response that sounded real and illusory.

She could feel a pair of hands gently caressing her hair and back, responding to her in a gentle voice:

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Sometimes I can also feel the warm, soft touch on my cheeks and lips.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this is indeed not something Xiaochan can do...

If it's not a cicada, then it must be——

Xiao Chan regretted: "Miss, you made all the calming incense yourself, and it has been used up. Recently, you have been busy with work. A few days ago, I saw you making incense and thought you were making new ones!"

"Hmm... I am indeed making incense, but that's not its purpose..."

"It's my fault!"

Xu Xinyue smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, you don't have to be like this."

"Then Miss, don't you need to find out who entered your yard at night?"

Xu Xinyue saw that she had a pair of black eyes open and asked in a stunned and straightforward manner. She couldn't help but tap her nose and said with a smile: "What is there to check? Who else in Prince Rong's Mansion can come and go freely?"

It is mid-winter, the sky and the earth are closed, frost freezes over the wild grass, and all is silent.

Xu Xianyue suddenly looked at the gray sky outside the window and murmured, "

I remember that Xu Mingxi's wedding is about to take place soon, right?"

"That's right, Miss. However, after the Puji Temple, I'm afraid it will have to be postponed."

Xu Xinyue stared out the window and thought for a long time before she said, "It may not happen. Xu Guanghai will not let anything go wrong when the duck is about to be caught."

"What about the bookstore? I haven't been there recently. Has Manager Wang sent any message?"

When Xiao Chan mentioned this, she smiled for the first time: "Yes, Miss. Shopkeeper Wang said that the situation is going well. There were a few disturbances along the way, which almost ruined the plan. However, we have people who are on guard and eliminate them in time, so there is not much trouble. It can be considered a safe bet."

"Business is gradually picking up for all the bookstore owners, and everyone is very grateful to the young lady!"

This was the most comforting news I had heard recently. Xu Xianyue bent her eyebrows unconsciously: "That's good. My efforts are worthwhile."

"Not only that, many bookstore owners think that you are quite capable and are full of praise for you. They are willing to take the initiative to increase their commissions and would like you to lead the bookstore business."

Xu Xinyue lowered her head and smiled softly: "Me? These days, managing their bookstore is enough to make me exhausted. If it lasts for a long time, I won't be able to bear it."

Xiao Chan joked, "That's right. Young lady works so hard every day, the prince will feel bad for her."

Xu Xinyue pretended to be angry and glared at her: "You have been even more talkative than Xiaoshu recently."

Xiao Chan said: "I am telling the truth."

"But now that you've mentioned it, I have another idea I'd like to try—"

Xiao Chan was curious: "Miss, do you have other considerations?"

"Go and tell Shopkeeper Wang that if there is a bookstore willing to be managed by me, I have an idea that may be worth a try. Gather everyone in the meeting room of Yangchun Bookstore."

"Come to think of it, I haven't seen Qin Yuechuan for quite a while recently."

Xiao Chan said honestly, "The prince seems to have made some arrangements recently. The guards in the palace often say that the prince has been busy going out recently and comes back every night. I haven't seen him for a long time."

Xu Xianyue said: "I understand. If that's the case, let's go see Shopkeeper Wang right away."

Before reaching the destination, Xu Xinyue saw a group of people standing quietly at the door of the bookstore in the carriage, looking respectful as if they were waiting for someone.

Xu Xinyue frowned. With such a big scene, she had clearly emphasized to Shopkeeper Wang that he must not reveal her identity as a princess. Why did he still insist on doing so?

Thinking this in his heart, Xu Xinyue got off the carriage, walked a few steps to the front of the crowd, and pretended not to know: "Why are you all gathered here? Why don't you go to the meeting room and wait?"

The leader of the crowd was Mr. Hu, who had deliberately made things difficult for her last time. However, after this incident, his attitude towards Xu Xinyue had changed greatly. He was no longer as arrogant and rude as before. He actually bowed respectfully and said, "Young Master, how are you? We have come here specially to welcome you."

Someone else echoed: "Yes, yes, that's true."

"What a coincidence, young master, you came. We just arrived."

Xu Xinyue took a half step back and refused his greeting: "You have the longest experience here, you are really embarrassing me."

Old Hu smiled and waved his hands: "I have grown so old in vain. When faced with a problem, I am not as decisive and neat as the young master, and I am also careful and bold. I think ability cannot be achieved by just having experience."

Xu Xinyue didn't know whether he was sincere or not, so she didn't comment or not, nor did she want to dwell on this topic any further, so she just said, "Since everyone is here, let's go into the hall and talk in detail."

Xu Xinyue deliberately fell behind the crowd and called out to Shopkeeper Wang: "Shopkeeper Wang, didn't I tell you not to spread the identity of the 'Princess'? Why are you pretending to obey me but secretly disobeying me?"

Shopkeeper Wang felt wronged and shook his head like a wave drum: "No, Boss, I swear, absolutely not! They don't know!"

"Then why are they like this now?"

"They came to greet you voluntarily today because of your invitation. It has nothing to do with me! I was also surprised, but I can understand it. You saved their bookstore with your great efforts. It is understandable if they feel some gratitude."

Xu Xinyue hesitated: "Just, that's it?"

"Boss! What do you mean by 'only' or 'like that'?"