The mistress is mighty, bringing 88 dowries to flatten the Marquis's mansion

Half an hour later, Ruan Shuyan, who was dizzy from being naggled, sent Ruan Shan and Bai away, and then for the first time, she lost her manners and lay on the table.

Mother Lai and Chuntao looked at them with smiles in their eyes.

Just then, a report suddenly came from outside.

"The Thirteenth Princess has arrived——"

In an instant, Ruan Shuyan stood up and asked, "Where is the princess now?"

"right here."

With a spoiled voice, Nalan Jinxiu stepped into the room and looked at Ruan Shuyan proudly.

"I heard you just came back from the border?"

Isn't this something that is out in the open?

Ruan Shuyan replied in her heart, and then stepped forward and saluted: "Your Highness, your Highness, is greeted by your humble servant."

Nalan Jinxiu looked displeased: "Why are you avoiding the question? How dare you ignore this princess?"

Ruan Shuyan quickly said she didn't dare: "I was just thinking about how to answer the princess."

Nalan Jinxiu narrowed her eyes and looked her up and down: "Didn't you just come back from the border?"

"I just came back from the border, but I think Your Highness should ask more than just this question."

Ruan Shuyan maintained the posture of saluting with her body extremely upright.

Nalan Jinxiu crossed her arms and raised her chin: "He is a smart man. This princess is not here for this question."

After a pause, Nalan Jinxiu looked around and said, "Let them all go down."

Ruan Shuyan waved her hand slightly, and Lai Mama and the others immediately retreated, closing the door.

Nalan Jinxiu looked solemn: "Let me ask you, is the border issue related to Qi?"

Ruan Shuyan's heart was slightly moved: "Your Highness, why do you think that the border issue is related to Qi?"

Nalan Jinxiu stared at her: "Except for Qi, no one would mess with our dynasty. They have always been evil and hateful."

Ruan Shuyan lowered her eyes slightly, with a look of scrutiny in her eyes: "As far as I know, Your Highness and the Seventh Princess of Qi are good friends. Why is it now..."

She didn't finish her words, but the meaning behind them was clear enough.

Nalan Jinxiu seemed to have heard something unbelievable: "Do you really think that this princess would consider the princess of Qi as a good friend?"

Ruan Shuyan recalled the relationship between Nalan Jinxiu and the Princess of Qi, and was skeptical about her words.

More importantly, Ruan Shuyan didn't think that Nalan Jinxiu could be so evasive.

Silence spread. Nalan Jinxiu understood Ruan Shuyan's silence and could not help but glare at her fiercely.

"Don't think too much about those messed up things. This princess is indeed a little spoiled, but not to the point where she can't tell right from wrong."

Hearing this, Ruan Shuyan immediately became serious: "Then I wonder why the princess came here today?"

"This princess has already said that I am here to inquire about the situation at the border."

Nalan Jinxiu was very arrogant, but after a moment, the arrogance disappeared and was replaced by a hint of shyness.

"Of course, this princess also wants to know how Mr. Xie is doing now?"

Still couldn't avoid Xie Yuchun.

Ruan Shuyan sighed secretly and answered truthfully: "I don't know how he is, but when I left the border, he was safe and sound."

Nalan Jinxiu stared at her intently: "Are you really safe and sound? You didn't lie to me, did you?"

"I dare not deceive the princess on this matter."

As they were talking, there were two knocks on the door.

Nalan Jinxiu frowned: "Who is it?"

"My servant Chuntao."

Ruan Shuyan's heart skipped a beat. Why did Chuntao come here at this time?

The next moment, Chun Tao's answer came into the room: "Miss Xie wants to see the princess, so let this servant come and ask."

"Xie Linlin?"

Nalan Jinxiu looked disdainful. Others might not know, but she knew very well that Mr. Xie did not have a good attitude towards his sister.

"No, let her go back!"

Chun Tao did not leave immediately, but said hesitantly: "But... Miss Xie insisted on seeing you, saying that she wanted to talk about something."

Nalan Jinxiu rubbed his fingertips and did not respond to Chuntao's words.

After a moment, she glanced at Ruan Shuyan and said, "Let her in."

"Miss Xie is at the gate. She means she won't go into Tingzhu Garden."

As soon as these words were spoken, the calmness on Nalan Jinxiu's face disappeared.

"Since you don't want to enter this Tingzhu Garden, then kneel outside. When you want to enter, stand up again."

"Yes."

The footsteps outside the door fade away.

Inside the door, Ruan Shuyan lowered her eyes, but still knelt upright.

However, after the interruption just now, Nalan Jinxiu no longer had any interest in making Ruan Shuyan kneel as punishment.

"Get up."

Ruan Shuyan bowed and then got up from the ground.

Silence spread in the house.

After a long time, it was broken again by Chuntao.

"Your Highness, Miss Xie wants to come in."

Nalan Jinxiu snorted coldly: "Let her in."

But a moment later, Xie Linlin limped into the house: "Linlin greets His Highness."

Nalan Jinxiu said in a gloomy tone: "This princess cannot afford this gift. Tell me, why do you want to see me?"

Xie Linlin lowered her head and said nothing.

After a while, Nalan Jinxiu looked unhappy: "It seems that you don't want to talk anymore. Come, send Miss Xie away."

"Linlin is here to ask His Highness for help..."

"The old lady is here——"

The sudden announcement interrupted Xie Linlin's words, and her face was obviously more panicked.

"your Highness……"

"Linlin!"

Ruan Shuyan spoke at the right time and interrupted her again.

It was at this time that Old Madam Xie entered the room from outside.

"I have met Her Highness the Princess."

Nalan Jinxiu looked at Madam Xie and stood up immediately: "Madam, there is no need to be polite. Please take a seat."

She spoke and smiled, and there was a hint of respect in her attitude.

Old Madam Xie looked at this and felt very relieved. Then she thought of something and glanced at Ruan Shuyan.

What bad luck!

If he had not married the princess, he could not serve as an official in the court. How could a merchant marry into the Xie family?

While thinking, Madam Xie sat down.

Nalan Jinxiu asked, "The old lady came here now because of Xie Lang... Mr. Xie's matter, right?"

Mrs. Xie smiled and said, "Yes, he hasn't come back since he left home. I was very worried, so I came to ask."

As soon as these words came out, Nalan Jinxiu's spearhead was immediately directed at Ruan Shuyan: "What did you do as a daughter-in-law? Don't you know that you have to see the elders first after returning home?"

Ruan Shuyan's eyes narrowed slightly, but she said, "The princess is teaching me a lesson, and I will pay attention next time."

Nalan Jinxiu sneered, "Pay attention? You've already broken the rules, how can you still pay attention? It's really a waste of Mr. Xie, such a good husband, why did he marry someone like you?"

At this point, Ruan Shuyan could no longer bear it.

"Your Highness, are you questioning the Emperor?"

Nalan Jinxiu's expression froze slightly: "How dare you! When did this princess question her own father?"

Ruan Shuyan looked at her steadily: "Xie Yuchun's marriage to me was granted by the emperor himself. The imperial decree is still in place, but Your Highness is questioning me. Isn't this questioning the emperor?"