The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Xu Ke didn't comment, walked around the store again, and then said.

"Take good care of this shop and don't let down the trust of the prince and this princess."

Then they went to several more shops and found some problems to varying degrees.

After returning to the palace, Xu Ke sat on a chair and fell into deep thought.

Dingdang followed him for a whole day and noticed some clues, so he couldn't help but speak.

"Miss, these people are too much. They actually dare to make trouble under your nose."

Anxiang also stood up.

"Miss, why don't I go and give them a good beating and teach them a lesson."

Xu Ke frowned.

"You two should be patient. This matter still needs careful consideration. Don't act hastily, or you might alert the enemy.

I plan to let the stewards in the mansion start with the supply channels.

Investigate this matter secretly and make a decision after the truth is revealed."

A few days passed.

The managers lived up to expectations and finally got to the bottom of the matter.

It turned out that several shopkeepers were in collusion with each other.

In order to pursue personal gains, they even sold inferior products as good ones, maliciously defrauded innocent consumers, and enriched themselves.

This caused the store’s reputation to plummet, and naturally not many customers came back.

Xu Keke was furious when he learned the truth.

She immediately summoned all relevant personnel.

In the hall, he said with a cold and dignified look.

“The prince has entrusted you with this important task in the hope that you will operate with integrity.

It is to take care of the livelihoods of you military dependents.

But you betrayed us and did such a shameless thing!

Cheating the poor people who have a hard time making money.

Wouldn’t your conscience be condemned?

Have you forgotten your identity and responsibilities?

The prince's kindness has been trampled upon by you, and those customers who trusted us have been defrauded by you.

Don't you have any guilt at all?

Back then, the prince fought bravely on the battlefield just to defend his country.

To allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment, he wanted to give you a way to make a living.

I've handed this shop over to you to manage, but how are you repaying the prince?

Your greed and shamelessness are simply outrageous!"

He kept on mumbling while tapping his fingers randomly.

The shopkeepers were so frightened that they trembled and knelt down to beg for mercy.

"Please forgive me, Princess. We won't do it again! Please have mercy on me, Princess!"

Xu Ke snorted coldly.

"Beg for mercy? If we don't punish them severely, how can we live up to the prince's trust and give an explanation to the consumers!

From today onwards, all the money you have coveted will be recovered and compensated to the defrauded customers.

Furthermore, you will be expelled from the palace and will never be employed again!"

After this incident, Xu Ke carried out a comprehensive overhaul of the shop's management.

She re-selected honest and trustworthy people as supervisors and established strict rules and regulations.

Under Xu Keke's careful management, the shop's business is booming.

Not only is the quality of the goods superior, but the service is also becoming more and more thoughtful.

.........

On this day, Xu Ke was patrolling the streets with Dingdang Anxiang, looking satisfied.

It really makes me so proud!

Half of the shops on this street belong to her.

I became a landlady at a young age.

Xu Keke's face was filled with a confident smile, his steps were light, and his eyes showed pride in his own industry.

At this moment, a burst of terrified shouts suddenly came from the originally bustling street.

"Run! The mad bull is coming!"

"Made!!!"

Xu Ke hasn't reacted yet.

Then I saw a strong bull with red eyes and panting.

He ran towards her like crazy.

The cow seemed to have lost its mind, stomping its hooves heavily on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The horns are sharp and pointed, as if they want to pierce everything in front of them.

Xu Keke was frightened to the point of paleness, his mind went blank, and he stood there at a loss as to what to do.

Watching the mad cow getting closer and closer.

Time seemed like a moment, yet it also seemed to be stretched out for a long time.

It turns out that when danger suddenly comes, there is no time to take care of anything else.

Xu Keke only thought about going out today, so she wore a bright red dress to show off.

The mad cow was right in front of him, and the subtle fragrance around Xu Keke moved.

It's not just Anxiang who's taking action.

There is also Sheng Er, four or five secret guards, and other guards.

They rushed forward fearlessly and tripped the bull in perfect coordination.

then.

They cruelly cut the mad cow into pieces...

The smell of blood hit me in the face.

Xu Keke only took one look and his stomach started to churn...

Aunt Ding said:

"Miss, you have always hated to see outsiders bleeding and getting hurt since you were a child."

While in prison, she vomited violently after seeing a bloody prisoner.

But this is a cow!

Has my discomfort with blood reached the point where I can't tell the difference between humans and animals?

Xu Ke is allowed to squat down.

On this chaotic street, I was vomiting so much that I felt dizzy and had difficulty breathing.

Dingdang patted her back gently, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Miss, Miss, don't look over there. I will help you get on the carriage."

Anxiang took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood off her hands before she dared to come over.

"vomit......"

Xu Ke vomited until there was nothing left to vomit, and then she was supported by Dingdang and Anxiang.

I finally stood up, but my legs were still weak.

She waved her hands and spoke weakly.

"I'm fine, it's just that this scene is too..."

Before he could finish his words, another wave of nausea surged into his stomach.

I had no choice but to continue squatting and retching until tears came out.

Sheng Er walked over with his guards, looking guilty. They all knelt on one knee and spoke with him in the lead.

"Princess, I failed to protect you properly and frightened you. Please punish us, Princess."

Anxiang glared at them.

Didn’t you see that the princess was vomiting so weakly now?

You come here to ask for punishment, are you deliberately trying to make the princess suffer for a while?

Xu Ke took a deep breath and said, suppressing his discomfort:

"I don't blame you. You have done a great job in protecting the master. Get up now."

At this time, the shop owner and his clerks as well as the people around gradually gathered around and looked at Xu Keke with concern.

"Is the princess alright?"

"Is this the Princess Sheng who wrote the immortal quatrain?"

Hearing everyone's concerned greetings and admiration for her.

Xu Ke forced a smile on her pale little face.

"Don't worry, everyone. This princess is fine. It's just that this mad bull is running around so recklessly that I'm afraid it has disturbed everyone."

After hearing this, the people praised Xu Keke's magnanimity.

Xu Keke gave Sheng Er another instruction.

"I will return home first, and you stay here to investigate where this mad cow came from and whose cow it is.

Also, if anyone else is injured by the mad cow, you can send them to the hospital, and the palace will pay for the treatment."

Sheng Er was worried about the princess's safety and wanted to send them back to the palace first.

Anxiang said softly.

"Second Master Sheng, what are you still standing there for? The princess is here with me and the secret guards.

Don't forget that the first duty of a subordinate is to obey the orders of the master completely."