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"What? You want to stay in the house?"
Outside the gate of Prince Su's Mansion, when Wen Qi asked to stay in the mansion, Zhao Hongrun had a look of confusion on his face.
You know, the reason why Wen Qi wanted to follow him was to avoid Lu'er, a little woman who looked evil to the former, but for some unknown reason, Wen Qi changed his mind at this moment.
"It's like this..." Facing Zhao Hongrun's question, Wen Qi said with a stern expression: "I originally planned that, but then I thought that that hateful girl threatened me yesterday and wanted to act as accountant today.
Follow her to the West Market..."
What he said was not entirely a lie. After all, the big manager Lu'er did come to him last night and threatened him, "Don't think that if you follow His Highness, I can't do anything to you." After all, that Lu'er
The chief steward couldn't bear to see Wen Qi eating and drinking for free every day in the palace, so he had to order him around and find something for him to do.
For example, follow Steward Lu'er to negotiate with the butcher in the West City, because recently Steward Lu'er is not satisfied with the pork that the butcher originally delivered to the palace every day.
In this way, Wen Qi, a scholar who was knowledgeable, could settle accounts, and could also run errands, became the best choice for Lu'er's boss.
Originally Wenqi was ashamed to do such a thing and to mention it, but in order to relieve the doubts in his heart, he had to use this matter as an excuse.
"Are you so afraid of Lu'er?" Zhao Hongrun looked at Wen Qi speechlessly. He already had the impression that Wen Qi was also a very tough guy. It was hard to imagine that this scholar, who would never give in easily, was actually afraid of a little kid.
The girl is so scared.
As Wen Qi nodded in embarrassment and admitted the matter, the Zongwei couldn't stop laughing. After all, they usually thought that Lu'er was a cute and capable little girl. At least, this little girl made them the king of the palace.
She takes care of chores in an orderly manner, which makes the clan guards treat her like a younger sister.
"Okay, okay, then you can stay." Zhao Hongrun waved his hand and then said jokingly: "But if she bullies you, don't come and tell her the pain."
What he said was not entirely a joke. After all, Lu'er was Miss Su's personal maid, and she had known him for a long time. Therefore, Zhao Hongrun only saw Lu'er "bullying" Wen Qi several times.
Pretend not to see it.
After all, Lu'er has integrated into the big family of Prince Su's Palace. Although she is a bit snobbish and cares about money, it is undeniable that everyone in the palace regards her as a member of the big family of Prince Su's Palace, including Zhao Hongrun.
Compared to Lu'er, Wen Qi, a disciple who was valued by Zhao Hongrun, was just a newcomer, at least that's what the clan guards thought.
"I have made up my mind. If I don't fight back, I won't retaliate. I believe I can escape this disaster." Wen Qi said with confidence. Zhao Hongrun and the Zongwei laughed loudly at these courageous words.
Only Zhao Yuanli did not laugh, but looked at Wen Qi thoughtfully.
"Uncle Six, let's go then."
Zhao Hongrun pointed to the carriage of his palace and invited Uncle Sixth Prince to get on the carriage.
Zhao Yuanli took a deep look at Wen Qi, then nodded and got on the carriage.
"Best farewell to Your Highness, and best wishes to Prince Yi."
Wenqi stood beside the carriage and saluted with his hands raised, his respectful look really looked like the same thing.
However, after the carriage gradually drove away, the smile on Wen Qi's face suddenly disappeared.
Suddenly, he gave himself a mouth: "Tell you to mind your own business!"
But then, he sighed again and murmured: "I have been eating and drinking in the house for a few days, I have to do something..."
With muttering in his mouth, Wen Qi walked back to Prince Su's Mansion, called to a servant who was cleaning the courtyard, and asked, "Excuse me, where is the steward Lu'er now?"
"The chief steward?" The man held the broom, looked at Wen Qi with a half-smile, and said, "Today there are distinguished guests in the house. The chief steward is probably in the kitchen instructing the cooks to prepare the dishes..."
"Thank you, thank you." Wen Qi cupped his hands and went to the kitchen of the palace according to his memory.
There are two kitchens in Prince Su's Mansion, one is for cooking for the servants in the mansion, and the other is specially for the master of the mansion, that is, Prince Su Zhao Hongrun and his female family members.
Wen Qi was no stranger to this. Even in the past few days, he had frequently visited these two kitchens to ask for food and drinks.
Arriving at the kitchen in the backyard, Wen Qi saw from a distance that the big housekeeper Lu'er was instructing the servants and chefs to clean the ingredients for the dishes. Seeing how she was shouting and making decisions, Wen Qi had to admit that this
This girl is really capable of keeping the huge Prince Su's mansion in order.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid..."
After cheering himself up, Wen Qi stepped forward with a smile on his face and said, "Supervisor Lu'er..."
Leng Buding heard a voice coming from behind. Lu'er turned around and glanced. When she saw Wen Qi's smiling face, a look of disgust suddenly appeared on her face, and she said coldly: "Are you asking for food and wine again? Today the government is here.
Dear guest, I don’t have time to open a small stove for you..."
The smile on Wen Qi's face froze, and he said sarcastically: "Are they Prince Yi and Princess Yulong?"
"Huh?" A hint of surprise appeared on Lu'er's face, and she asked in surprise: "How did you know?"
Wen Qi cupped his hands and explained: "When I sent His Royal Highness Prince Su out of the mansion just now, I encountered..."
"Oh." Lu'er nodded in relief, then waved his hand as if chasing away insects, and said in disgust: "Since you know this, don't cause trouble today, go and go."
"This girl..."
Wen Qi's teeth itched with hatred, but when he thought about what was in his heart, he could only lick his face and ask for help: "Supervisor Lu'er, I have something to ask you for help... It's not asking for food or drinks."
"What's the matter?" Seeing that the other party was a guest of the house, Lu'er asked with a frown.
"That's it." Wen Qi stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Director Lu'er, can you think of a way for me to meet Princess Yulong?"
"Huh?" Lu'er suddenly frowned, stared at Wen Qi suspiciously and asked, "What did you see Princess Yulong for?" As she said that, she seemed to have guessed something, snorted from her nose, and said disdainfully
: "You alone want to be on top of Princess Yulong? Give up!...I tell you, Princess Yulong is His Highness's most beloved imperial sister. If you dare to have the slightest idea, even if His Highness respects you
, I will never spare you!"
"Your Highness's most beloved imperial sister?...This description sounds quite strange."
Wen Qi muttered in his heart, and then hurriedly said: "Manager Lu'er has misunderstood, how dare I have such unreasonable thoughts?... I just want to ask Princess Yulong a few questions, and I will leave after asking."
, he said in a flattering manner: "As long as the big steward Lu'er helps me, from now on I will have to obey the leadership of the big steward."
"..." Lu'er looked Wen Qi up and down, and still asked with a bit of doubt: "Are you really just asking a few questions?"
"It's absolutely true." Wenqi said confidently.
Seeing this, Lu'er nodded and said: "Okay, I just want to take a plate of fruit to the backyard, you can follow me." After that, she shouted in the distance: "Hey, Pang Pang, call me.
How many plates of pastries did you prepare and how long did it take?"
"Come on, come on." The chef in the house ran over with a big plate in his hand.
"Give it to him." Lu'er pointed to Wen Qi beside him.
"Bitterness."
Wen Qi secretly screamed in pain and could only carry the plate honestly.
"Follow me."
Without saying a word, Lu'er went straight to the backyard, followed by Wenqi carrying a wooden plate filled with fruit cakes.
Along the way, Wen Qi was surprised to find that the position of the Lu'er chief steward in front of him was really unusual in the palace. No, the guards on duty (Prince Su's guards) nodded and saluted when they saw this woman, without any obstruction.
I mean, let this girl go in and out of the palace's backyard.
Logically speaking, even a high-ranking official in the palace would not have such privileges, right?
With doubts in his heart, Wen Qi followed Lu'er to the backyard, or Beiyuan.
"This is the residence of His Highness and several ladies. Don't poke your head around and look around, understand?" Lu'er warned from the front.
"Yes, yes." Wen Qi nodded repeatedly.
The two came to the garden of Beiyuan and saw that in the yard, Miss Su, Oona, Mijiang, Mirui, Yang Yanxing and other girls were happily accepting the gifts that Princess Yulong brought to them from Sanchuan.
Next to him, Zhao Yuanli's clan guard chief Wang Yan was standing with a smile on his face from time to time.
At this time, Lu'er took a few steps and sweetly said to the girls: "Lü'er has brought some cakes to the sisters..."
Upon hearing this, Mi Rui jumped up first, came to Wen Qi with bright eyes, quickly grabbed a few pastries and stuffed them into her mouth.
"..." Lu'er pouted, seemingly a little unhappy.
The reason is very simple. After all, Mi Rui's sister Mi Jiang and the young lady Lu'er served in the past, Miss Su, are both polite candidates for "Princess Su", and Lu'er is obviously on the side of her young lady, Miss Su.
At this time, Princess Yulong came to Lu'er with a string of exquisite bracelets, pinched the latter's face, and said with a smile: "The little girl is getting more and more beautiful...Here, this is what my sister is giving you.
Bring a gift.”
"A gift for me?" Lu'er jumped up happily and said sweetly, "Thank you, Your Highness."
"Just call me sister." Princess Yulong touched Lu'er's hair. Then, she looked curiously at Wen Qi behind Lu'er, and asked doubtfully: "This is..."
Seeing this, Lu'er turned around and kicked Wen Qi gently, shouting: "Don't you salute like a princess?"
Wen Qi knew that this was an opportunity created by Lu'er for him, so he stepped forward without missing a moment, bowed his hands, and said respectfully: "I am a retainer of His Highness Prince Su, Wen Qi."
"Mr. Wen..." Princess Yulong was stunned for a moment, then nodded politely.
Wen Qi knew that he didn't have much chance, so he ignored the suddenness and asked: "Your Highness, you look very tired. Is it because you have a busy schedule to return to Daliang this time?"
"How can you ask someone like that?"
Miss Su, Mi Jiang and other thoughtful hostesses subconsciously looked at Wen Qi after hearing this.
Wang Jian, who had been smiling and saying nothing, suddenly showed a serious look on his face, frowning and looking at Wen Qi.
"Mr. Wen, why are you asking this?"
Princess Yulong looked at Wen Qi suspiciously.
It has to be said that Wen Qi misjudged the target. Princess Yulong is not a carefree girl like she appears now.
Her delicacy is not necessarily inferior to that of Miss Su or Mi Jiang.