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

Shen Qingfeng walked out of the Shen Mansion and looked at the inconspicuous carriage parked on the side of the road, and his temples began to throb.

This time he provoked someone he shouldn't have provoked—Princess Jianning.

Ever since that drunken mistake, Princess Jianning has been pestering him and sends people to pick him up to take him to the princess's palace every day.

For Shen Qingfeng, being active and being passive are two different things.

What's more, Princess Jianning's excessive demands have affected his normal life.

If he didn't go, the carriage that came to pick him up would stay outside the Shen Mansion.

Shen Qingfeng was so annoyed that he had no mind to break off the engagement with Xu Yuanyuan.

Let's get married to Xu Yuanyuan! Isn't this what Xu Yuanyuan wanted?

As soon as she came in, he vented all his annoyance towards these women on Xu Yuanyuan.

After all, he didn't dare to offend Princess Jianning, and he had no place to vent his inner torment.

He lowered his head and got into the carriage. In the carriage was a set of clothes for the servants in the princess's mansion.

Shen Qingfeng grabbed it and wanted to tear it to pieces, but in the end he silently took off his clothes and changed into the servant's clothes in the carriage.

He will disguise himself as a servant in the princess's mansion and sneak in through the side door...

The carriage sped all the way and soon arrived at the side door of the princess's mansion.

Shen Qingfeng followed the instructions, lowered his head and followed the gatekeeper and the nanny who was leading the way in through the side door.

As soon as he entered the princess's mansion, Shen Qingfeng felt that the atmosphere was a bit depressing. It was quiet all around and there was no sign of the servants in the mansion.

After passing through the long corridor, we arrived at Princess Jianning's residence.

Princess Jianning was leaning lazily on the couch. When she saw Shen Qingfeng come in, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"I have been waiting for a long time, and you are finally here."

Shen Qingfeng suppressed his displeasure and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Princess."

Princess Jianning stood up, walked to Shen Qingfeng, and lifted his chin with her finger.

"What? You look so reluctant. Are you thinking of another woman?"

Shen Qingfeng quickly said, "Princess, you have misunderstood. It is my great fortune to have your favor."

Princess Jianning chuckled and took his arm as they walked towards the inner hall.

"It's better this way. If you behave yourself, I will definitely benefit from you."

Shen Qingfeng responded timidly, but in his heart he was thinking about how to get rid of this troublesome princess.

……

Counting the days, Xu Keke has been here for a month.

She had long been accustomed to this ancient schedule of going to bed early and getting up early.

But it’s too early today.

At the beginning of the morning hour, she was woken up from her sleep by Dingdang.

"Miss, Miss, wake up quickly. The prince sent someone to dress you up. He said it's to prepare for your attendance at the Empress Dowager's 1000th birthday banquet today."

"What? It's only what time now, it's not even daybreak yet! What's wrong with this dog prince?"

Dingdang also complained.

"Exactly. It was just after dawn. Not to mention you, Miss, but even the Master and his wife were woken up by Nanny Ding. They're hurriedly washing up now, saying that someone sent by the Regent is waiting outside the mansion."

"Then let them wait a little longer. Miss, I still want to sleep for a while."

Xu Keke yawned and wanted to crawl into the quilt again.

"Miss, you'd better not sleep. I heard that the prince sent Nanny Wang and Chief Steward Yao over here."

Xu Keke was startled and all the sleepiness disappeared.

These two are the Xuanming Elders from Prince Sheng’s Mansion. Why did they come together?

Xu Keke didn't dare to delay any longer, so she quickly got up and let Dingdang help her get dressed and wash up.

Soon, Xu Keke finished packing and came to the front hall.

I saw Nanny Wang and Manager Yao sitting there with smiles on their faces, talking to the second master and second mistress.

There were also several maids standing next to her holding gift boxes, including Dingxiang and Yaju, who had served Xu Keke in Prince Sheng's Mansion.

When Nanny Wang saw Xu Keke coming, she stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, Miss Xu. This old servant, under the orders of the prince, has come to dress Miss Xu so that she can make a grand appearance at today's birthday banquet."

I'm just a small supporting role, why do I need a grand entrance?

Xu Keke forced a smile.

"Thank you, Madam Wang and Manager Yao."

Nanny Wang didn't say much, but signaled the maids to open the gift box, which was filled with gorgeous jewelry and exquisite clothes.

Xu Keke was dazzled and muttered to herself:

What on earth is this prince planning? It's inappropriate for him to wear these clothes given his current status!

"Please also arrange a room for the maids in the palace to help Miss Xu dress up."

The second lady hurriedly put on a smile and took Nanny Wang, Xu Keke and the others to the backyard.

In the wing room of the aromatherapy garden.

The maids from the palace dressed up Xu Keke and took a long time to finish the job.

Xu Keke's hair was combed delicately and uniquely, like a blooming peony.

The thick hair was piled up high and tied into a gorgeous and dignified style.

A ruby-made hairpin was inserted in the center of her bun, with long tassels hanging down, swaying with her slight movements and sparkling with tiny lights.

On one side of the bun, a gorgeous ruby peony hair accessory was inserted diagonally.

The petals are lifelike, dotted with a few ruby beads, which contrast with the ruby peony and make it even more luxurious.

A pair of ruby earrings hung from her ears, and the round rubies were carved into teardrop shapes.

As it sways gently, it looks like dewdrops rolling on lotus leaves in the early morning.

Above her forehead, she wore a silver chain with a ruby-studded forehead ornament.

The bright red gem was like a burning flame, making her skin look even whiter and modifying her face shape perfectly.

Afterwards, she changed into gorgeous clothes with the help of the maids in the palace.

This dress is divided into two layers, inner and outer.

The inner layer is a bright red satin like a raging fire, and the red is like the burning sunset in the sky, bright and fiery.

The smooth fabric had a slight sheen, and the form-fitting cut perfectly defined her figure.

There is an exquisite phoenix pattern embroidered on the collar, and the phoenix looks lifelike, as if it is about to spread its wings and fly high at any time.

The sleeves and hems of the skirt are trimmed with fine gold thread, which sparkles and sparkles as she walks.

When Xu Keke put on this inner layer, Dingdang couldn't help but praise her.

"Miss, this dress is so beautiful!"

Xu Keke smiled at her without saying anything. With the help of her maid Yaju, she put on the outer garment again.

The outer layer is a black gauze as deep as the dark night, as light as smoke, yet with a hazy texture.

The black gauze is embroidered with faint star patterns, as if it is covered by a bright starry sky.

Xu Keke moved gently, and the black veil fluttered in the wind, contrasting with the red inner layer, forming a unique and charming beauty.

Ding Xiang helped Xu Keke tie a red belt, and the long belt hung down behind her.

The skirt of the dress is a long trailing style, with the red inner layer and the black outer layer complementing each other and dragging on the ground.

Xu Keke sighed inwardly.

All the dresses and jewelry she and her mother had prepared were outshined by this noble outfit.

The Prince Regent's Sheng Palace has always been so luxurious.

This luxurious and festive outfit was probably to cater to the joy of the Empress Dowager's 100th birthday banquet.

After the maids checked that everything was correct, Xu Keke couldn't help but look at herself in the mirror.