Chapter 346: Chapter 12: Princess Consort (12)

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“Sister, this is a jade hairpin that your sister-in-law specially prepared for you, a total of twelve, each one is different. Look, sister, do you like them?” Su Zi didn’t think she couldn’t coax a little girl.

Although in the Imperial Palace, calling affectionately makes it more intimate, right?

“Imperial Sister, it was Brother’s fault at the time, but when you entered the water, Brother did do it for your good. Look, didn’t Father treat you particularly well because of that? Brother had already arranged for someone to rescue you then. Imperial Sister, don’t blame Brother anymore. In the palace, surrounded by external enemies, if you don’t stand up, you’ll only be bullied. In the past, Brother didn’t do well enough, but in the future, Brother will never be reckless again.”

Li Shuning had a new perspective on Su Zi. This woman is indeed not simple. She could have even made Prince Lian speak and act differently, which is quite surprising.

It is said that Su Zi’s dowry was generous. It seems it’s true, these hairpins are of excellent quality indeed.

Li Shuning smiled lightly: “Brother, Xiao Six was also angered by Brother before. It was Xiao Six’s fault, didn’t even attend Brother’s wedding. This is Xiao Six’s gift for the Imperial Sister-in-law and also wishing Brother and Imperial Sister-in-law to have a speedy birth of a noble child.”

Li Shuning took out a brocade box and handed it to Su Zi.

The items in the brocade box are considered valuable and were carefully selected.

It could be said that Prince Lian was quite satisfied with this entrance into the palace.

Although Father didn’t have a good face, he still met them once. Imperial Sister seemed to have calmed down as well. With Imperial Sister supporting in the palace, he would have a lot more opportunities in the future.

Indeed, Zi’er is truly a lucky star. As long as Zi’er is here, they will get better and better.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before Prince Lian witnessed some of Su Zi’s capabilities. The Prince Lian Mansion originally wasn’t prosperous. Back then, the Empress handed the manpower to Prince Lian, but gave most of the wealth to the Sixth Princess. Prince Lian only got a part.

This time opening the mansion, the Emperor did not give any reward, it could be said that the Prince Lian Mansion was really quite poor.

Had Su Zi not brought along a generous dowry and began to do business later, the wealth of the Prince Lian Mansion would have quickly dwindled, fearing it would become the first prince’s mansion unable to afford servants or food.

Su Zi is not from this era, she knows many things, such as mirrors, such as glass, the Prince Lian Mansion could be said to have made a fortune.

Thus, Prince Lian’s confidence was somewhat bolstered, he began to recruit some advisors, including those who proactively approached him, especially since Prince Lian was the first to be titled.

With advisors, Prince Lian acted more steadily.

He is the legitimate eldest son, the most hopeful to obtain that position, how could he be discouraged and give up?

Under the influence of advisors and Su Zi, Prince Lian would often visit the Sixth Princess in the palace, and each time he brought gifts, Li Shuning always returned smiles, as if past grudges had disappeared.

On this day, the Imperial Concubine held a flower viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden, inviting all the young ladies to the palace. Though said to be a flower viewing banquet, it was actually to select a main wife for the Second Prince.

Naturally, the Imperial Concubine also intended to choose a few concubines for the Second Prince. As for the main wife, undoubtedly, she must have a good family background. Concubines also need to have family background so they can provide more support to the Second Prince.

This flower viewing banquet by the Imperial Concubine was naturally agreed upon by the Emperor.

But the Emperor also said, Xiao Six had nothing to do, so let the Imperial Concubine take Xiao Six to play along.

The Imperial Concubine didn’t mind, having become the Imperial Concubine, she is naturally insightful.

The Emperor truly dotes upon the Sixth Princess.

The Sixth Princess is just a girl, having no reason to oppose her. Also, ensuring that the Second Prince is protective of the Sixth Princess is necessary, only then can Your Majesty be assured of the Second Prince.

When Li Shuning arrived at the Imperial Garden, the banquet had already begun. Those young ladies were not restrained, many were admiring the flowers, some were painting, quite a few were brewing tea and chatting.

Upon Li Shuning’s arrival, those ladies came over to pay their respects.

Su Zi also came, though reluctantly, yet for Prince Lian, she had no choice but to come.

The advisors in the prince’s mansion had analyzed it, she overheard it herself, and the Prince had humbly implored her, thus she had no choice.

Once the Second Prince selects a main wife, he can establish a mansion, at that time with concubines, and concubines from good families can provide significant support. Prince Lian suffered with the choice of the main wife, it’s impossible not to have any concubines.

Su Zi, from the years in this world, realized that lifelong exclusivity is simply unrealistic.

“Imperial Sister-in-law.”

“Sixth Sister also came, come sit, this is milk candy made by your Imperial Sister-in-law herself, try it.”

Li Shuning gave face and ate one.

It was quite good, on par with the rabbit milk candy in the real world.

“Imperial Sister-in-law, why did you come today? Brother and Imperial Sister-in-law have such a good relationship, you haven’t been married long, Xiao Six heard that this banquet is to choose a legitimate wife for the Second Prince, did Imperial Sister-in-law come to choose concubines for Brother?”

Su Zi originally felt upset, and what Li Shuning said made her face a bit unpleasant.

Ultimately she knew the occasion well and was aware of Li Shuning’s status.

Su Zi smiled, “Imperial Sister is right, His Highness also needs to choose two concubines. Imperial Sister is His Highness’s own sister, you should inspect them well.”

Li Shuning didn’t care much, had several cups of tea, discussed art with a few noble ladies, had a chat with Su Zi, and though the banquet hadn’t concluded, she understood the Imperial Concubine already had someone in mind, and Su Zi’s side had plans too.

Li Shuning then directly stated she was tired and left.

She sat on the palanquin, and hadn’t reached Lanxin Hall when she encountered the Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess was born of Princess Consort Lan, above her was the Third Prince, she was quite confident.

Earlier, the Fifth Princess always believed Lanxin Hall was only for Princess Consort Lan to live in, after all, the title had ’Lan’ in it, matching Lanxin Hall well, and Lanxin Hall is close to the Emperor, only Princess Consort Lan qualified to live there. But instead, a Sixth Princess emerged, taking Lanxin Hall, the Fifth Princess harbored considerable hostility towards Li Shuning.

The Fifth Princess was walking on the ground with her people while Li Shuning sat on the palanquin, appearing superior.

Li Shuning and Li Shuzheng had long-standing grievances, at the time she just greeted lightly, “Imperial Sister.”

Then she had her people carry her away.

Li Shuzheng looked hatefully at Li Shuning, secretly determined that one day she would give Li Shuning a hard time, make her lose favor, and she would see how arrogant she could get.

When Li Shuning was far away, Li Shuzheng finally looked away, considered a moment, and directly led her people to the Third Prince.

“Brother, Eldest Brother has already established a mansion, Second Brother probably will soon, you and Second Brother are only a few months apart, didn’t Father say anything?”

The Third Prince was drawing then, didn’t raise his head, “What’s the rush, Mother Princess has arrangements long ago, but you, don’t always think about finding trouble with Xiao Six.”

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