In the blink of an eye, Wei Ying had been away from the mansion for half a month.
Bored out of her mind, Chu Qing did nothing but eat, sleep and stroll around the mansion every day. In just a few days, she got to know every corner of the Prince's Mansion like the back of her hand.
For some reason these days, Wei Ju came to report every little thing in the mansion to Chu Qing. Only after getting her approval would he act.
Watching the retreating back of the other person, Chu Qing fell into deep thought.
If Wei Ying came back and saw such a situation, would he think that she had taken over his power?
To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Chu Qing decided to tell Wei Ju next time that things like food, clothing and daily necessities should remain the same as before. He could come to ask her only when there were major matters. Besides, she was too lazy to worry about so many things...
Just as Chu Qing was about to step out, Wei Ju came back with several people.
“?” Chu Qing just gave a questioning look.
“Your Highness, the maid Liuxin has almost recovered. This old servant thought she could serve you now, so I brought her here.” As Wei Ju said, he stepped aside to reveal the person behind him.
Chu Qing looked at Liuxin, whose face was more ruddy than before, and nodded slightly in satisfaction.
Liuxin immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times after seeing Chu Qing.
“Your Highness's great kindness, this slave will never forget.”
Chu Qing reached out to help her up and asked, “Have you studied?”
“My father was once a scholar. He taught me to read.” Liuxin lowered her head and replied.
After hearing this, Chu Qing was even more satisfied with this girl.
She always believed that women should be literate and well - educated. She was most disgusted by the saying that “a woman without talent is virtuous”.
“Coincidentally, this princess is going to take a stroll outside the mansion. If your body allows, you can come with me.”
“Your Highness!”
Before Liuxin could say anything, Lvluo looked a bit unhappy.
Judging from the master's intention, was this girl going to serve the master as closely as she did in the future?
Hearing Lvluo's jealous voice, Chu Qing helplessly patted her on the head: “What? Are you not going to let others serve this princess?”
“She once made a mistake! How can she serve you? What if one day...”
“Stop, Lvluo. To err is human. Do you want to interfere with this princess's decision?”
Hearing the master's somewhat stern tone, Lvluo realized her mistake. She said “This slave is wrong” and didn't say anything more.
Chu Qing took in Lvluo's expression. She silently sighed in her heart. This girl was really spoiled.
She must find time to teach her a good lesson in the future. Otherwise, if left unchecked, who knew what kind of ideas she would come up with.
Chu Qing turned around and told Wei Ju to send two people to follow them from a distance. Since her appearance was quite outstanding, Chu Qing put on a veil and went out.
...
In the Great Yan Kingdom, both agriculture and business were highly valued. Although the status of merchants was still lower than that of the aristocratic families, the court attached no less importance to them than to others.
Otherwise, as the daughter of a merchant family, Chu Qing would not have been qualified to become the Princess of Ning.
After all, before Chu Qing became the princess, almost all the aristocratic families were coveting this position.
...
Chu Qing strolled on the busiest street. There were numerous shops on both sides of the road. All kinds of passers - by walked briskly among the carriages and horses. The cries of peddlers and the laughter of children on both sides of the road came into her ears from time to time. This scene made Chu Qing quite emotional.
Probably since she became the Grand Empress Dowager in her previous life, she had never strolled so freely on the streets of the capital again.
Even though she always thought that she was out of the affairs of the world, when she saw the common people living and working in peace and contentment with her own eyes, she was still happy.
It seemed that even without her supervision, the country of Yan could still thrive.
As she thought about it, a bitter smile involuntarily appeared on Chu Qing's lips.
Liuxin, who had been paying attention to Chu Qing, naturally noticed her emotional fluctuations, so she immediately asked:
“Is Your Highness bothered by the noise?”
Lvluo, whose eyes were attracted by all kinds of snacks, also asked with concern if Chu Qing was feeling unwell after hearing Liuxin's words.
Seeing the two girls standing beside her with concerned looks on their faces, Chu Qing shook her head with a smile and said she was fine. After Lvluo confirmed it several times, the three of them continued to stroll.
...
At noon, the weather became even hotter.
Chu Qing randomly found a newly - opened restaurant and walked in with Lvluo and Liuxin.
“Waiter, do you still have private rooms?” Lvluo walked in front of Chu Qing and asked on her behalf.
“You've come just in time, miss. There's only one left! This way, please!” Saying so, the waiter led the three of them to a private room on the second floor.
After Chu Qing sat down and ordered a few signature dishes, a sudden commotion came from downstairs. Soon, the noise grew louder and louder. It was coming straight to the second floor.
“Do you know who our young lady is? Go and give up the last private room to us right away, or you'll be in trouble!”
Chu Qing raised her eyebrows and looked towards the door.
Sure enough, their door was soon pushed open forcefully.
Lvluo and Liuxin immediately stood in front of Chu Qing, looking angrily at the people who came in.
“This private room has been reserved by our young lady. Get out quickly!”
A green - dressed maid walked in haughtily. Behind her was a young girl in a white silk dress. She was quite good - looking, but unfortunately, there was a hint of sourness between her eyebrows.
“Don't you know the rule of first - come, first - served?” Lvluo's temper was also aroused at this time. She crossed her arms and looked at the people.
“Qing'er, why waste so much time talking to them? Just drive them out.” The young girl snorted and said coldly.
The maid called Qing'er immediately stepped forward to pull Chu Qing after getting her master's order.
“Do you know who you're being so rude to?” Lvluo pushed the other person's hand away and roared aggressively.
It was too much! She never expected to encounter such a thing in the capital!
“I don't care who you are. Even if the princess comes, she has to give her seat to our young lady!”
Hearing this, Chu Qing couldn't help but laugh.
Unexpectedly, the kind of drama often seen in storybooks actually happened to her. And they dared to be so arrogant under the feet of the Son of Heaven.
She really didn't know if they were too confident or if the master was too stupid.
Hearing Chu Qing's laughter, the white - dressed girl immediately scolded: “What are you laughing at, ugly!”
“...”
Chu Qing was stunned for a moment. Ugly?
She had actually been called ugly!
She had just had a few days of peaceful days. When she came out for a casual stroll, she could still meet someone who provoked her. Was it written on her face that she could be bullied at will?
“Lvluo, has this princess's ears gone bad? Why do I hear a mad dog barking?” Chu Qing gently rubbed her ears and said her first words since they came here unhurriedly.
Her voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
Originally, she planned to ignore them if they were sensible.
But unexpectedly, she might have overestimated them.
Seeing that Chu Qing claimed to be a princess, the white - dressed girl was stunned for a moment. Then she glanced at Chu Qing and said very disdainfully:
“If you're a princess, then I'm the Princess of Ning!”
Chu Qing: “????”