Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Only then did Shen Wantang take the housekeeper's keys and account books.

Nanny Quan completed her mission and left soon.

Qin Xin, Shu Xiang and several other maids all came over, looking at Shen Wantang in shock and admiration: "Princess, the princess really likes you. She gave you the housekeeper's key so quickly!"

"Yes, Princess, you are the first in our capital. Other brides need at least half a year to manage the household. You have been married for only three days and you have become the mistress of the household. If you tell others about it, everyone will envy you."

Shen Wantang, however, still looked calm and composed. She did not become complacent about getting the housekeeper's key, nor did she seem worried about not being able to manage the household.

After all, she was already very familiar with the management of the household in her previous life.

However, the royal palace is large and powerful, and managing it may not be as easy as before.

She touched the key ring and felt a sense of security in her heart. She had finally established a foothold in the palace and had a promising future.

However, she was actually surprised that she gained her mother-in-law's trust and was given the power of housekeeper so quickly.

In her previous life, Shen Mingxuan was never able to get the right to manage the household. She had complained many times when she returned to her parents' home, saying that the princess treated her as an outsider and would rather drag her sick body to manage the household herself than let her do it.

The maids were all happy and congratulating each other, but a little maid came in hurriedly and reported: "Crown Princess, the Crown Prince is here."

The room fell silent for a moment.

Shen Wantang said calmly, "Please come in, my lord."

As soon as she finished speaking, the little maid opened the curtain and Xiao Qingyuan walked in.

Nanny Chai immediately led the maids to retreat so as not to disturb the couple.

This was the first time that Xiao Qingyuan took the initiative to step into this courtyard after his wedding.

Inside the house, neither of them spoke for a long time.

Outside the house, several maids were discussing in low voices the reason why Xiao Qingyuan came.

"Did the prince discover the princess's good qualities, so he came to consummate the marriage with her?"

"That should be the case. If you ask me, the Crown Prince's Consort is the most beautiful lady. She is prettier and more real than the nun. There is no reason for the Crown Prince not to like the Crown Prince's Consort."

"The Crown Princess is not only beautiful, but also quite talented. Have you seen the books the Crown Princess reads? They are all so complicated and profound, but the Crown Princess has marked and annotated each book, and she can understand them all!"

"If the Crown Prince can really consummate his marriage with the Crown Princess, will our palace have a new Crown Prince?"

"Hey, go to the kitchen and ask them to prepare some water, lots of water!"

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In the room, Shen Wantang didn't know that her maids had imagined so much. She stood up and poured tea for Xiao Qingyuan. Seeing that he wanted to say something but stopped several times, she probably understood his intention.

But he didn't say anything, and she didn't ask.

After all, he didn't have any good feelings towards her, and might even think that she was taking over his position. If she took the initiative to talk to him, it would be bad if he mistakenly thought that she liked him.

Xiao Qingyuan originally wanted Shen Wantang to take the initiative to talk to him, but he stood there waiting for a long time, and Shen Wantang didn't say a word. She just stood there quietly with her head slightly lowered, as if she could stand with him like this until the end of time.

He was extremely anxious and had no choice but to speak first: "Shen Wantang, I..."

As soon as he opened his mouth, he inexplicably felt that he had lost in terms of momentum.

It’s really strange, why would he lose to a woman who looks humble, submissive and has no sense of existence?

He had already spoken, so Shen Wantang naturally couldn't leave him alone any longer. She bowed slightly and said, "Prince, please speak."

"I brought Yanluo back. I'm sure you already know that."

"Yeah. I know."

"I want to ask you, since you can save my mother, can you save Yan Luo?"

"What's up with her?"

"She was frightened and had a stomachache and was bleeding. She fainted this evening."

In the previous life, Chu Yanluo lost the baby in her belly.

However, her miscarriage did not happen at this time, nor did it happen in the palace, but in Jixin Temple. She was drugged by someone arranged by Shen Mingxuan, and it almost resulted in two deaths.

But since the marriage exchange, many things in this life have changed, and Chu Yanluo’s situation can no longer be speculated based on the previous life.

"Your Highness, I am not good at preserving the fetus, and I am afraid I can't do anything. Your Highness should find another doctor who is good at this for Miss Yanluo!"

Shen Wantang didn't know what Chu Yanluo's current condition was. If it was not serious and she cured Chu Yanluo, Xiao Qingyuan might not be grateful to her, and she would not get any benefits. She might even incur the disgust of her mother-in-law. If Chu Yanluo was not cured, Chu Yanluo would most likely be like in her previous life. She would not be able to keep the fetus and would suffer from miscarriage, and would never be able to conceive again.

By then, Xiao Qingyuan would probably hate her to death, and Chu Yanluo would hate her too. After all, in their previous life, they both hated Shen Mingxuan to the extreme. They had dug countless traps and set countless obstacles for Shen Mingxuan, making her a laughing stock in the entire capital.

Shen Wantang didn't want to get into trouble, so when faced with a problem like Xiao Qingyuan's, the best thing to do was to protect herself. Even if it could be cured, she had to say that it couldn't be cured.

Moreover, Xiao Qingyuan did not ask the imperial physician for help, but instead came to her, the Crown Prince's wife, to treat the woman he brought back from outside and protect her pregnancy. It was as if he had a brain flood.

He is confused, but Shen Wantang is not.

"I have asked someone to invite a doctor who is good at preserving the fetus, but he may not be able to come for a while."

Xiao Qingyuan said with a hint of sincerity: "I saw that you were very skilled in acupuncture for mother just now, and the effect was immediate. Mother woke up immediately. I thought you might be able to help Yan Luo, at least give her a few needles to stop the bleeding first."

"Consider it as a favor to me. If you have any troubles in the future, no matter what it is, I can help you."

He thought that the condition he promised was already very attractive and no one would refuse it.

But Shen Wantang was not moved at all. She still lowered her head and said respectfully and submissively, "I really want this favor from the prince, but unfortunately, I really can't do anything. Acupuncture is not a panacea. Mother's condition is very suitable for acupuncture emergency treatment, but Miss Yanluo's condition is not suitable for acupuncture. If the prince doesn't believe it, you will know when the imperial physician comes and asks."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Xiao Qingyuan's eyes, but he also knew that it was inappropriate for him to come here to ask Shen Wantang for help.

So he was not angry when he got such an answer.

He turned around and walked out. When he reached the door, he finally apologized to her: "I'm sorry, I doubted your medical skills before. I was narrow-minded. I shouldn't judge people by their appearance."

Shen Wantang said softly: "It's okay, the prince doesn't know me, it's normal for him to have doubts, I don't blame you."

"Thank you for saving my mother."

"You are too polite, my Lord. This is what I should do."

Xiao Qingyuan looked at her calm appearance and had a new understanding of her. He finally understood why his mother chose her to be the Crown Prince's Consort.

She seemed, really special.