The system extends my life, and all my husbands want me to be the empress

……

In the quiet courtyard of the Princess's Mansion.

Lin Wanwan sat lightly on a sandalwood carved chair with a drawing board in front of her, a charcoal pencil in her hand, her eyes focused and affectionate on Hua Yu in front of her.

Hua Yu stood in front of the flowers, she was more beautiful than the flowers.

Lin Wanwan quickly sketched a rough outline on the drawing paper, occasionally looking up to carefully observe Hua Yu's expression, and sometimes lowering her head to quickly draw a few strokes.

Carefully depicting Hua Yu's eyebrows and eyes, and gently depicting those bright and deep eyes.

Hua Yu glanced ahead and said softly, "Princess, they are back."

Lin Wanwan stopped what she was doing and looked back. She saw Wu Wenyun, Song Tingli and Gu Jiazhuo walking up to her and standing there dejectedly, like eggplants hit by frost.

Lin Wanwan frowned slightly and asked in a gentle and soothing voice, "Three little beauties, what's wrong? You all look so listless."

Wu Wenyun raised his head first and said with a wronged look:

"Princess, we went to the four major stores in Kyoto City, and the boss said that they don't have any good stuff at the moment, but they will definitely send it to you when they have it."

Song Tingli also immediately echoed, "Yes, Princess, we are responsible for your disappointment."

Gu Jiazhuo said sullenly, "I wanted to find some good things for the princess, but it didn't go smoothly."

Lin Wanwan smiled slightly, her eyes full of comfort: "What's the harm? I appreciate your kindness. It's my fault for making you make a wasted trip."

As soon as these words were spoken, the three people's eyes sparkled. Although they felt a little disappointed, they were still full of joy. They felt that the princess was not only beautiful, but also so considerate.

Lin Wanwan turned around and said to Hua Yu coquettishly, "Don't move, this posture is the most beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jiazhuo walked forward. He leaned over curiously and his eyes were instantly attracted by the sketch of Lin Wanwan.

His eyes lit up, and an expression of surprise and admiration appeared on his face. He couldn't help but praise:

"This painting by the princess is really well done!"

Lin Wanwan raised her head when she heard the voice, with a gentle smile on her lips, and looked at Gu Jiazhuo.

Gu Jiazhuo looked at Lin Wanwan expectantly, with a gleam of desire in her eyes:

"Princess, can you also draw a picture for me?"

Wu Wenyun also said: "Princess, I want one too."

Song Tingchu also stepped forward: "Princess, I want it too."

Lin Wanwan nodded slightly, her eyes flickered, and she said cheerfully, "You three want them?"

The three of them nodded.

Lin Wanwan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll draw for you outside at sunset."

Wu Wenyun, Song Tingli and Gu Jiazhuo's originally gloomy faces suddenly broke into surprised smiles, as if the gloom had been swept away.

"Thank you, Princess." The three of them felt that Princess An Ning was so nice.

Lin Wanwan turned around and continued to paint for Hua Yu: "Okay. You all go and get busy. I will paint for the County Master first."

"Yes." The three of them left.

Not a moment later.

Ye Lan was dressed in black, hiding in the shadow of the Princess's Mansion, his eyes fixed on the slowly opening red door.

Wu Wenyun walked out of the door stealthily, looked around, and after confirming that there was no one there, he hurried towards the direction of the Prince's Mansion.

Ye Lan's eyes became sharper, but he followed Lin Wanwan's instructions and did not take any action.

Lin Wanwan sat on the carved sandalwood chair, still sketching.

Ye Lan knelt down beside her and said, "Princess, Wu Wenyun has gone out."

Lin Wanwan's face was as calm as water, and she asked calmly, "Ye Lan, what do you think of these people?"

Ye Lan lowered his voice and said, "Wu Wenyun, Gu Jiazhuo, and Song Tingchu seem to be relatively simple, but Shan Yingcheng is taciturn, and his every move reveals the aura of martial arts."

Lin Wanwan stroked her hair lightly, nodded slightly, looked at the painting, drew a few strokes and said:

"Just keep watching, don't alert the enemy. Also, go to the streets with Fen Tao to spread the word that at sunset, I will be holding a swimming competition for the ten most handsome men bestowed by the emperor beside the moat."

"Yes." Ye Lan got up and went out to do some work.

While painting, Lin Wanwan said, "Hua Yu, don't go."

Hua Yu, who was in front, heard that Lin Wanwan was going to hold a swimming competition and would not let her go, so she walked over and said softly:

"Princess, what do you want to see on them?"

Lin Wanwan said: "I don't want to see anything."

Hua Yu squatted beside Lin Wanwan and said, "Then Princess, why do you want to hold this swimming competition? Swimming requires taking off clothes, and it must be..."

Lin Wanwan smiled gently, with a complicated look in her eyes. She leaned closer to Hua Yu and said in a low voice:

"Hua Yu, you know that people are afraid of being famous just like pigs are afraid of being fat. This princess has brought them out to compete and created such a buzz. If they leave the princess's mansion in the future, people on the street will recognize them.

As a result, they will have to be more cautious when they want to go out privately or communicate with others."

Hua Yu was stunned at first, then nodded as if he suddenly understood something, "My lord, you are really smart. This is a great idea!"

After that, Hua Yu picked up Lin Wanwan and said, "Princess, your hands are hurt from painting for so long. Hua Yu will take you inside to rest."

Lin Wanwan blushed: "Hua Yu, this princess just had her period, so it's not convenient for her to go to bed these few days."

Hua Yu smiled: "Okay."

……

at the same time.

Shopkeeper Zhao rejected Gu Jiazhuo's business and missed a big order. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong and the more impatient he became.

He immediately joined forces with the other three shop owners, and walked towards the Prince's Mansion with serious faces and hurried steps.

On the way,

Shopkeeper Zhao was dressed in brocade clothes, holding an account book in his hand, frowning, and said to Shopkeeper Qian beside him as he walked:

"The amount of jewelry that Princess Ye Sisi owed on credit is huge. If I don't collect the money, I'm afraid it will be difficult for my shop to do business with girls from famous families anymore.

Today a nobleman came to buy something for the princess. Alas, such a good business deal is gone and we can only offend the noble guest."

Shopkeeper Qian nodded repeatedly and agreed, "That's right. She also owed me a lot of my rare spices on credit. I couldn't do business for many days."

Shopkeeper Sun sighed and said, "A lot of my top-quality silks were also taken by the Crown Princess, but no one from the Crown Prince's Mansion has come to settle the accounts yet."

Shopkeeper Li had a worried look on his face and said, "Many noble ladies wanted to buy my most expensive rouge and powder, but they were all sold on credit by the Crown Princess. Now I can't make ends meet. Alas!"

As they were talking, the four of them had arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion.

The guard of the Prince's Mansion saw the four people coming and immediately blocked their way: "Who are you?"

Shopkeeper Zhao hurried forward and said respectfully, "Please inform His Royal Highness that we are the shopkeepers of the four major shops in Kyoto City and we want to see you for an important matter."

The guard looked them over and said, "Wait here. I'll go and report."

Soon, the guard came out and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to see you."

The four followed the guards into the Prince's Mansion, only to see the Prince sitting in the lobby with a dignified look on his face.

The four of them bowed quickly: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Lin Xiaohe raised his hand slightly and said, "No need to be polite. What are you all here for today?"

Shopkeeper Zhao spoke first: "Your Highness, Princess Ye Sisi has bought a lot of jewelry on credit from our shop, which is quite valuable.

The prince once said that he would pay off the debt a hundred times and settle it within the month, but now it is five days overdue and the debt has not been repaid yet.

I really have no other choice, so I come to ask His Royal Highness to pay off this debt."

As he said this, he respectfully handed over the account book.

Lin Xiaohe was confused. He took the account book and flipped through a few pages. His face gradually became gloomy and he said, "Is this really true?"

Upon seeing this, Shopkeeper Qian hurriedly continued, "Your Highness, please take a look at the account book of spices that the Crown Princess owed on credit at our shop. The amount is also huge!

Our small shop has little capital and little profit, and we really can’t afford such a delay.”

Shopkeeper Sun stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess has also owed me a lot of silk from my shop. I hope Your Highness can help me solve this problem."

Shopkeeper Li finally said, "The account book for rouge and powder, the Crown Princess also owed money on credit."

The other three also handed the account book to Lin Xiaohe.

Lin Xiaohe looked at the account book and listened to the four people's stories, frowning, feeling absurd and confused, and said, "I have never heard of this before?"

Shopkeeper Zhao said quickly, "Your Highness, every debt is recorded. Our four major shops also know the rules. This matter has not been leaked at all. You, Your Highness, cannot default on your debt."

Lin Xiaohe clenched the account book, was silent for a moment, and said:

"This matter needs to be investigated thoroughly by the prince. If it is true, I will give you an explanation. But before the truth is known, the prince will not easily pay."

The four of them looked at each other. Although they were dissatisfied, they did not dare to say anything more.

Shopkeeper Zhao bowed and said, "Then I'll ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to check on the Crown Princess. We will take our leave first."

The other three shopkeepers collected their account books, bowed and said goodbye.

The four of them left the Prince's Mansion in a depressed mood, their hearts filled with worry.

After the shop owners of the four major shops left, Lin Xiaohe sat in the Prince's mansion, lost in thought.

He thought: How could Ye Sisi do such a thing? Was it someone who deliberately framed her?

At this time, Wu Wenyun came hurriedly, entered the inner hall, stepped forward, saluted and said:

“My Lord, there are indeed rumors about the Crown Princess owing money on credit to the four major stores.

Moreover, I went to buy something for the princess today, but after investigation, I found that what the four shopkeepers said was true. There is not a single good item left in the shop."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaohe's face became even uglier. He slammed the table and said loudly, "This Ye Sisi is really ridiculous! Even if it's free, you shouldn't take it."

Lin Xiaohe looked at Wu Wenyun and said, "Well done. Who did the princess meet today?"

Wu Wenyun bowed and said, "No, I have been in the mansion the whole time."

……

And the other side.

Suddenly, Zi Lan rushed into Ye Sisi's room, panting heavily, with panic in her voice:

"Miss, it's not good!"

Ye Sisi was shocked when she heard this, "Just speak slowly! Don't be so surprised!"

Zi Lan took a deep breath, tried to calm her breathing, and said quickly: "The shopkeepers of the four major shops went to ask Crown Prince Lin Xiao for debts!"

"How dare these ungrateful people go to the Prince's Mansion to collect debts!"

Zi Lan said: "What should the Crown Princess do? Now even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knows..."

Ye Sisi frowned and said, "What are you afraid of? If the prince doesn't pay it back for me, he will be the one who loses face. Besides, what can the four big shop owners do to me, the prince's consort?"

At this time, Lin Xiaohe stepped into the room, looked at Ye Sisi with a gloomy face, and happened to hear these words.

Zi Lan hurriedly saluted: "Crown Prince...Your Highness."

Ye Sisi was also panicked at this time, and hurriedly stood up and saluted before she could speak.

Lin Xiaohe looked at her indifferently and said angrily: "Ye Sisi! You actually owed 98,000 taels of gold?"

Ye Sisi panicked, holding Lin Xiaohe's hand, crying, "Your Highness, I know I was wrong, please forgive me. It was these shopkeepers who deceived me."

Lin Xiaohe shook her hand off and said, "Sisi, don't you have any judgment? Now that you owe a huge sum of money, how can I forgive you for what you did?"

Ye Sisi continued to cry and said, "Sisi will definitely change in the future and will never do this again. Your Highness, please help Sisi."

Lin Xiaohe said in a cold voice: "If this matter is not handled properly, this prince will lose all face! Go back to your parents' home and let Ye Zhaobo figure out a solution!"

After hearing this, Ye Sisi collapsed to the ground and cried, "Your Highness, please don't, you can't just ignore Sisi."

Lin Xiaohe had made up his mind and turned to leave.

Zi Lan squatted on the ground and wanted to help Ye Sisi up, but Ye Sisi pulled her back:

"What should I do? What should I do, Zilan? My father has no money. He can't help me. What should I do? Should I ask my brother for money?"

Zi Lan thought of Ye Zhan and quickly stepped forward to comfort her: "Crown Princess, the master has no money, but you still have your brother. It is said that there is gold near Master Ye's mansion. Why don't you go and ask him to solve this problem for you?"

Ye Sisi didn't hold out much hope and said, "But. He is..."

"If the Crown Princess is not comfortable asking, let's go find the Madam and go together."

Ye Sisi wiped away her tears after hearing this and said, "Baiyang City is a fertile land. Now my brother is in charge of two cities. I will take my mother with me when the sun sets."

After Lin Xiaohe left, he was very angry, but he still had to consider his own face.

He sighed deeply and decided to help Ye Sisi. He said to the guard Li Yong beside him:

"Li Yong, go find Liu Qiu, the aide in the palace. He has a lot of ideas. Ask him to think of a way to solve this problem."

Li Yong saluted: "Yes, Prince."