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Faced with Xiao Zhengxuan's questioning, Seventeen hesitated for a moment, as if thinking about how to answer.

Finally, he took a deep breath and slowly said, "Your Highness, actually... I'm not sure how to start. I just felt that the content of the conversation between the princess and the others was a little strange, and I was at a loss for a moment."

Seventeen's eyes instantly revealed a look of extreme fear, and he replied tremblingly: "My lord, just after you separated from the princess, the princess actually discussed with Miss Ling'er to eat that Mr. Ye alive! As soon as the princess finished speaking, Miss Ling'er seemed to be about to vomit out of nausea!"

After saying this, Seventeen turned back cautiously and looked towards the door. Then, his hand uncontrollably held his chest and continued, "Then the two of them mentioned things like making a fortune, so I took a few steps closer and listened carefully. It turned out that it seemed that the princess and Miss Ling'er were trying to force Mr. Ye to sacrifice his looks to show off... It's a pity that their voices were sometimes high and sometimes low when they talked, and it was really difficult for me to track them down..." Seventeen scratched the back of his head in annoyance.

Seventeen quickly reached into his chest again, took out a brand new amulet and handed it to Xiao Zhengxuan, saying, "Master, this is the amulet my mother went to Sanqing Temple to pray for you a few days ago! This was painted by the Taoist priest and his son with cinnabar, and it has the effect of exorcising evil spirits and ensuring safety. Master, you must place it on your chest like I did! Only in this way can it be effective!"

Seventeen carefully handed the amulet to the prince, and only felt relieved after he repeatedly gave him instructions.

Xiao Zhengxuan stared at the gradually bulging collar of Seventeen's clothes and subconsciously reached out to touch it, but Seventeen immediately dodged sideways swiftly.

Seventeen said anxiously, "My mother once warned me that these things must not be exposed to the outside world! Otherwise, it would be a blasphemy against the gods!" Before he finished speaking, Seventeen ran out of the yard in a hurry like a gust of wind and ran straight to the kitchen.

Looking at Seventeen's panicked back as he fled, Xiao Zhengxuan shook his head helplessly, then stuffed the amulet into his chest.

Seventeen strode forward anxiously, fumbling frantically in his clothes.

He muttered to himself, "Well, I found the small peach wood sword. The amulet from Lingguang Temple is also here. Well, the one from Gratitude Temple...oh, it's here. Hey, wait, where did the peace bracelet from Sanqing Temple go?"

Seventeen's forehead was covered with sweat, his heartbeat became faster and faster, he nervously reached behind his collar and fumbled around for a while. Finally, he touched the familiar bracelet, and his heart was immediately relieved.

At this time, Uncle Zhang, the head chef in the kitchen, saw Seventeen hurriedly walking in and said in surprise, "Oh, Seventeen is here! You haven't been here for a while! Do you want a bowl of soul-soothing soup again this time?"

Seventeen looked at Uncle Zhang and nodded as if relieved: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang!"

Uncle Zhang responded enthusiastically: "Hey, that's okay, just wait a moment, I'll make it for you!" After that, Uncle Zhang turned and walked to the stove and began to carefully prepare the soul-soothing soup for Seventeen.

While waiting, Uncle Zhang could not help but ask Seventeen out of curiosity: "Shiqi, what are you doing with the prince now? I remember that we fought together in the battlefield with the army and witnessed the thrilling battle scenes every day, but I never saw you need to drink this soul-soothing soup. Why do you need to drink it so often after returning this time? Have you encountered some troubles?" Uncle Zhang looked at Seventeen with confusion and concern, expecting him to give an answer.

"Uncle Zhang, to be honest, the world is really not peaceful nowadays. You have to be more careful in your daily life. I happen to have a peace amulet here, which my mother specially asked for from Sanqing Temple. It is very effective in keeping you safe. Please keep it." Before he finished speaking, Seventeen took out another peace amulet from his arms and handed it to Uncle Zhang, and helped him put it into his lapel.

Uncle Zhang was frightened upon seeing this, and asked tremblingly: "What's going on? Don't scare me, you little brat! Has something unclean broken into our house? I stay in the kitchen all day and never go out of the door. What do I need this thing for?" Uncle Zhang touched the amulet on his chest, not knowing what to do with it for a moment.

At this moment, Seventeen suddenly leaned close to Uncle Zhang's ear and said in a low voice, "Uncle Zhang, have you noticed some changes in the prince since the princess married into the palace?"

Uncle Zhang stirred the calming soup in his hand and answered thoughtfully, "Changes? I'm just a cook in the back kitchen... How can I tell anything? But, the prince seems to like spicy food. He didn't eat spicy food much in the army before, and his taste is indeed heavier than before. Oh, by the way, the prince has a special preference for rabbit meat and chicken wings recently~"

Uncle Zhang paused for a moment, then continued, "Every day I stress to the vendors who supply us with materials that they must provide us with high-quality rabbits!"

"Look, isn't this true? Ever since the princess came into the family, even the prince's eating habits have changed!" Seventeen said to Uncle Zhang with a serious expression, with a hint of nervousness in his words.

Uncle Zhang said indifferently, "Hey, Brother Seventeen, you haven't married yet after all. You'll know when you get married. Like your Aunt Zhang, she never liked sour dishes before, but now she eats sour red lotus roots with me. Every summer when the lotus roots are ripe, she would urge me to cook them for her! So, when a couple lives together, they must tolerate each other and adapt to each other!"

Before he finished speaking, Uncle Zhang shouted, "Here it is, the calming soup is ready!" After that, he picked up the spoon, carefully poured the soup into a bowl, and handed it to Seventeen.

"That's different, you haven't seen her..." Seventeen didn't have time to think about it. He took the bowl of soothing soup without hesitation. He didn't even have time to cool it down. He drank it directly into his stomach in big gulps.

Chef Zhang saw this and hurriedly reminded him, "Hey, Seventeen, don't be anxious. It's too hot to drink like this. Be careful not to burn your mouth!"

However, Seventeen didn't seem to take Chef Zhang's words to heart. He continued drinking, making a series of "ton ton ton ton ton" sounds.

Finally, he finished the last mouthful of soup, let out a long sigh, and said, "Ah! Thank you, Uncle Zhang, I feel much better now. I'll go back and rest first!" After that, he saluted Uncle Zhang, then turned and left the kitchen.

Uncle Zhang looked at Seventeen's receding back and shook his head helplessly, saying, "Hey, you're still young!" Then he drank the rest of the calming soup.

In the front hall of the palace, I calmly discussed with Ye Lan: "Master Ye, if that's the case, then we have a deal. You just need to go to the silk shop to work every day and play a few songs on time!"

"For such a trivial matter, I will not disappoint the princess!" Ye Lan responded without hesitation.

"Very good! Then during Mr. Ye's shift, whether it is a customer who mentions you or a transaction facilitated by you, you will be given corresponding dividends. The money you earn every month will definitely not be inferior to that of Fengle Tower!" I made a promise to him confidently.

"I believe in what the princess said without a doubt. I have long heard that Yunjin Silk Shop has a unique and ingenious business philosophy, which is extraordinary. I never expected that it came from the hands of the princess. It is my honor to be able to participate in it!" After saying that, Ye Lan bowed deeply to show his respect.

I smiled and waved my hands, laughing heartily: "Hahaha, as long as our goals are the same! I firmly believe that with our continued and unremitting efforts in the future, the silk shop's business will surely flourish and become more and more prosperous; and we will be able to realize the dream of financial freedom early!"

Ye Lan raised her head, looked at me with a sharp gaze, and then asked a question: "Then according to what the princess said, since I usually wear the latest men's clothing in the store for display, then for women's clothing, do we also need a host position like you mentioned? According to my observation, women usually buy more fabrics and clothes?"

I smiled slightly, nodded, and said in agreement: "Mr. Ye is indeed observant! To be honest, I used to work as a model in the store. Business was booming at that time! It's a pity that I don't have any talent, so it's difficult to attract more people to pay attention!" As I spoke, I couldn't help but shake my head slightly, revealing a trace of helplessness.

However, I changed the subject and said excitedly, "But the situation is different now! Women's clothes can be shown by Miss Ling'er. She not only has a graceful figure, but also has some dancing skills! When the time comes, coupled with Mr. Ye's superb piano skills and the clothes that complement it... Wow, that scene is simply unimaginable!"

At this point, I closed my eyes and began to imagine a beautiful picture in my mind - a man gently stroking the strings of a zither, a woman dancing gracefully, their movements and clothes complementing each other, so beautiful that I could almost hear the crisp sound of silver coins falling.

At this moment, Lei Lei beside me looked at me with confusion, then turned to Ye Lan and said, "Yes, I will go with you then. I hope that Mr. Ye can give me some advice and suggestions~" As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up gracefully and bowed to Ye Lan.

Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but give her a big thumbs up in my heart again...

"Miss Ling'er, you are too kind. It is my great honor to work with you~" Seeing this, Ye Lan quickly stood up and returned the greeting. Listening to these words, it was simply a battle between masters...

"Mr. Ye, we found two ruanqins here. Can you see if you like one? I'm really sorry that my sister accidentally damaged your precious things yesterday!" I motioned Ye Lan to come over and take a look at the two zhongruanqins that Xiao Zhengxuan had asked the servants to find.

When Ye Lan heard this, a barely perceptible trace of guilt flashed in his eyes, but he still walked over to make his choice with forced composure.

When he stepped into the room, his eyes were immediately attracted by the two guqins in front of him, and his eyes sparkled with excitement...

Xiao Zhengxuan just told me that one of the zithers is very valuable. However, whether to give it to Ye Lan is entirely up to me. I know in my heart that since a prince said that this item is extremely precious, it means that it is indeed expensive.

Ye Lan's slender fingers trembled slightly as he carefully reached out to the Ruanqin made of large-leaf red sandalwood, as if he was afraid of damaging it. He gently stroked the strings, his eyes full of attachment and reluctance. Then, he moved his hand to another ebony qin and began to caress it lovingly.

Finally, Ye Lan held the ebony harp in her arms and tried to play a few notes. Then she looked up and said to me, "Princess, I'll choose this one."

I pretended to be ignorant and asked in confusion: "Oh? The prince told me that this large-leaf red sandalwood zither is more rare and precious. Why didn't Mr. Ye choose it?" After that, I reached out and gently stroked the large-leaf red sandalwood zither, and looked at Ye Lan, waiting for his answer.

"Although this zither is good, I am not well-trained and I am afraid that I am not worthy of this zither~" Ye Lan bowed to me. "I am very satisfied to get this ebony gin!" He stroked the body of the zither with love.

I thought to myself, if only he knew how many bowls of rice he could eat.

"Then I hope you will practice more. I believe that in time, you will come to the palace to take away the piano." I said to Ye Lan with a smile.

Ye Lan raised her head and looked at me in disbelief.

I nodded slightly and said to Ye Lan, "There are only these two zithers in the palace that are suitable for Mr. Ye. I'm taking one away today, and I naturally want Mr. Ye to take the other one back as soon as possible. After all, no one in our palace has such talent!" As I spoke, I gently stroked the large-leaf red sandalwood zhongruan.

"Ye Lan will definitely live up to the princess's expectations. When Ye Lan feels that her talent is worthy of this zither, she will come to the princess to ask for it!" Ye Lan bowed deeply to me.

"Then let us look forward to that day coming soon." I echoed Ye Lan.

After seeing Ye Lan off, Lei Lei and I went straight to Xiao Zhengxuan's yard to find him.

"You just drank me out like that?" Leilei asked me in a reproachful manner.

"Oh, with your looks and figure, it's a shame if you don't become a host! Look at the X-voice we usually watch. Even without makeup, high-tech can add filters to you. With your stunning looks, it's a waste if you don't become a host!" I persuaded her earnestly.

"But now I have you to lean on, I can lie down!" She said coquettishly while walking side by side with me, leaning on me.

I turned to look at her and said helplessly, "Are you stupid? You can rely on me now, but if we travel back in time, can I still keep the position of princess? Even if Xiao Zhengxuan goes back with us, can he still be the prince? "