Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Shen Wantang thought for a moment, but could not come up with any clues, so he asked Qin Xin, who was the most well-informed, "Do you know if any strange people have visited Lin Rouxin during the few days she has been staying in Jixin Temple?"

"This...I haven't noticed it, but since the Crown Princess wants to know, I will ask her tomorrow."

"Do you know anyone in Jixin Temple?"

"Yes, didn't Madam Chu live in Jixin Temple before? The prince also went there every day, so I kept an eye on her and sent snacks and charcoal to several female masters in Jixin Temple, so that I could know the prince's situation at any time and report it to Nanny Quan. Now, I am familiar with them, so it must not be difficult to find out something!"

Shen Wantang chuckled: "You are indeed a talented person. Du Juan, bring fifty taels of silver and give it to Qin Xin."

Du Juan agreed and turned around to get fifty taels of silver.

Qin Xin was surprised: "Princess, why did you give me so much money? I haven't even gotten any news from you yet!"

Shen Wantang looked at her with admiration: "Whether you can get the information or not, I will give you the money to make up for your expenses in maintaining the relationship. If you need to send something to the female master of Jixin Temple, you can pay for it from this money. It also saves you from spending your own money."

Qin Xin happily accepted the silver: "Yes, I thank the Crown Prince's wife for the reward!"

She is well versed in the ways of the world and naturally knows that one cannot get secrets out of someone with just one mouth.

It costs real money to build relationships, and fortunately, she has a good relationship with those people in the kitchen, so she can always get some exquisite snacks, and sometimes even a few live fish, a few beef bones, etc. She uses these to do favors, which not only saves money, but also quickly narrows the distance between people and makes them talk to her freely.

Of course, in fact, nothing is as useful as money.

She was glad that she followed a generous master who casually rewarded her with fifty taels of silver. This made up for all the money she had invested before, and she also made a huge profit!

She made up her mind that if she didn't find out something useful for Shen Wantang tomorrow, she would not come back to Jixin Temple and would pester those female masters every day!

As they were talking, Madam Chai walked in: "Princess, the prince is here."

Shen Wantang paused slightly: "It's not easy, he actually took the initiative to step into our yard." Xiao Qingyuan had been avoiding her for the past few days.

Madam Chai added, "The prince came with Miss Lin."

When Shen Wantang heard this, he immediately became energetic: "Please come in!"

After a moment, Xiao Qingyuan brought Lin Rouxin in.

Xiao Qingyuan spoke first: "Shen Wantang, this is my newly adopted sister. Lin Rouxin, remember, she will also be your adopted sister in the future. Since she is your sister, she will have a share of everything in the palace! If I find out that you neglect her, I will never let you off easily!"

Shen Wantang ignored him and just looked at Lin Rouxin.

She was petite and frail, with fair skin, and had a delicate temperament. The deep bloodstain on her neck made her look even more broken and vulnerable.

She was wearing a gray robe unique to Jixin Temple and a gray hat on her head, but it could not hide her pretty face and graceful demeanor.

After hearing what Xiao Qingyuan said, she said, "Rou Xin has met the Crown Prince's Consort. I am sorry for coming to the palace rashly and causing trouble for her. I don't want anything. As long as there is a place for me to stay, I will be grateful."

Her tone is soothing and gentle, her voice is pleasant to the ears, and her tone is extremely sincere. Moreover, when she speaks, she will raise her head and look at people seriously with her eyes full of spring water.

Anyone who sees her will think that she is a very innocent and simple girl.

But Shen Wantang knew that Lin Rouxin was definitely not as simple as she appeared to be.

Shen Wantang said calmly, "Prince, have you discussed this with Father and Mother before you recognize your adopted sister? If she has a share of everything in the palace, Father and Mother will need their approval. I cannot make this decision."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned, "I just recognized a sister, why should I discuss this with my father and mother? Anyway, starting from tomorrow, Rouxin's clothes will be the same as Qingxi's, and her monthly allowance, maids and nannies will also be the same as Qingxi's!"

Of course Shen Wantang couldn't agree to it, otherwise not only would Xiao Qingxi come and scold her, but even her mother-in-law would be angry.

Moreover, Xiao Qingxi is a princess, and there are as many as twelve maids and nannies in her courtyard. This number of servants is comparable to that of a princess. Lin Rouxin is not a princess, so how could she receive such treatment?

Xiao Qingyuan was talking without any hesitation, pushing all the things to her, and then he ran away to have some peace and quiet, but her life in the palace would become difficult!

"It would be better for you to discuss Miss Lin's matter with my father and mother. As long as my father and mother agree, I will naturally treat her as my sister."

Shen Wantang did not give in on this point. Seeing that Xiao Qingyuan wanted to talk, she immediately said, "It's getting late. The prince should take Miss Lin to rest first! The Yueju Courtyard next to the prince's courtyard is still empty. Why not let Miss Lin stay here for the time being!"

Xiao Qingyuan hesitated for a while and asked Lin Rouxin: "What do you think?"

Lin Rouxin answered obediently and gently: "It's all up to you, brother. Being able to live in the palace is a blessing that Rouxin has cultivated in her previous life."

Xiao Qingyuan nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, if you need anything, just come to me, I will do everything I promised you!"

"Thank you, brother. I will definitely do what I promised you. Although I am a woman, I am a man of my word. Please rest assured, brother."

After hearing this, Xiao Qingyuan became even more satisfied.

He even looked at Lin Rouxin with two parts of tenderness and three parts of pity in his eyes: "You are wearing so thin, don't stand here, come on, I'll take you to your yard."

He turned and walked out, and Lin Rouxin followed him obediently.

After everyone left, Shen Wantang instructed Madam Chai: "Go to mother's yard and tell Madam Quan that I will let Lin Rouxin stay here first. If mother doesn't want her to stay, I can kick her out."

"Yes."

Nanny Chai responded and went out.

After a while, she came back: "The princess meant to let her stay here first and not drive her out. People are easier to control in the palace. And the princess thought that the prince's method was very good and she even praised him this time."

"okay, I get it."

Xiao Qingyuan's approach coincided with the princess's previous thoughts. However, if Lin Rouxin had come to live here before, the princess might have been more polite to her, but now...

Lin Rouxin has become a thorn in the eyes of the princess and Xiao Qingxi. When she was in Jixin Temple, they all wanted to kill her. Now that she has come to the palace, they probably want her life even more.