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Lu Huan wanted to do something, but she knew that this was not something a woman like her could take the lead on.

The mule cart slowly stopped by the side gate of the Prince's mansion. However, after the two entered the mansion, Gao Yan insisted on waiting for Lu Huan in the back room and refused to meet the Prince and Princess of Yan with her.

"What's gotten into you this time!" Lu Huan complained in a low voice, then turned to Xi Le with a smile, "Is Xi Le's hand feeling any better?"

Fortunately, the person who came to lead Lu Huan into the study today was an acquaintance.

Otherwise, if that person said something unpleasant to the prince and princess, Lu Huan and Gao Yan would at least be kicked out, or at worst, be charged with disrespect.

Xile seemed oblivious to the argument between the two and replied with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I have applied the medicated oil and I am much better now. Young Master Gao, please just wait here patiently. I will arrange for someone to bring tea and snacks later."

Since Xile had said that, Lu Huan could only smile and agree, "Thank you so much, Sister Xile!"

"Speaking of which, I'm actually two years younger than your wife!"

"Then I can only presume to address you as 'younger sister'!"

Their voices grew softer and softer until they could no longer be heard.

Gao Yan was the only one left in the room. He sat upright on the right side of the room, took out the bottle of frostbite ointment that Lu Huan had just bought for him from his pocket, and smiled with satisfaction.

He couldn't explain why, but the moment he stepped into the Prince's residence, a strange sense of resistance welled up inside him. Fortunately, Lu Huan didn't force him; otherwise, he would have had to suppress his discomfort and accompany Lu Huan inside.

Gao Yan was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice a teenager sneaking in and closing the door behind him.

On the other side, Lu Huan knelt down again.

In the same study, the princess sat high behind her desk, and a figure could be faintly seen behind the screen; everything seemed exactly the same as the day before.

The only difference was that the minor officials and old women were constantly coming and going.

Princess Yan looked a little tired and said apologetically, "Please wait a moment, Madam Lu."

She gave Zijing a wink, and the latter immediately stepped forward to serve tea to Lu Huan.

Today was just a formality to express gratitude and intimidate the Lu and Li families; I didn't intend to stay any longer. Lu Huan presented the gifts and was about to take his leave when a deep, steady male voice came from behind the screen.

"I wonder what Madam Lu's opinion is on this year's harvest?"

Lu Huan's heart skipped a beat. As expected of the future emperor, he had indeed noticed.

She carefully selected her words and began, "It was only after leaving the city that I realized how much colder it was outside. I initially thought it was just a difference between inside and outside the city, but after asking the Gao clan chief, I learned that the weather this year is colder than in previous years."

I'm not afraid of being laughed at by the prince, but my husband's ears and hands get frostbite every year. According to him, almost everyone in Gaojia Village is like that.

If this year is indeed colder than usual, this humble woman dares not speculate.

"You may speculate, but I will forgive you."

Lu Huan stood up and prostrated himself on the ground.

A muffled voice came out: "Countless people in the north have frozen to death, crops have failed, the grasslands are in turmoil, and the capital city of Yanjing is in chaos."

The King of Yan seemed to see the hellish scene of the late dynasty reappear in his eyes. Unable to suppress his anger, he smashed the teacup in his hand on the ground.

With a loud bang, everyone in the study, except for the princess who was still sitting, knelt on the ground.

Lu Huan felt incredibly clever for kneeling down beforehand. Unlike the others who rushed to kneel, their knees must have been aching from the impact.

A suffocating silence fell over the study.

It was the princess who broke the silence: "Your Highness, please don't frighten them!"

The Prince of Yan did not accept this offer of leniency, but instead stood up and said, "Zitong, I'm going to the next courtyard."

"Yes."

The footsteps drew near quickly, and Lu Huan could almost feel the air currents created by the Prince of Yan's rapid movement abruptly stop beside him.

Lu Huan knelt on the ground, motionless, awaiting his impending fate.

"Madam Lu, you are very good."

As soon as the words were spoken, the footsteps faded into the distance until they could no longer be heard.

"Madam Lu, please get up! The Prince is just worried about the people and acted rashly. He's not usually like this."

The princess's voice remained gentle and kind, but Lu Huan couldn't believe it.

She took Zijing's hand and sat back down in the chair.

The officials and old women who had been kneeling earlier stood up and began to busy themselves. Two of the maids started sweeping up the broken porcelain pieces on the ground.

Perhaps because the previous conversation had been too dull, Princess Yan opened the gift box that Lu Huan had sent.

"Wow!" she exclaimed, "This is so valuable!"

Even though she had been married to the Prince of Yan for over a decade, she had never seen pearls of such high quality. What was even more remarkable was that the moment she opened the gift box, the discomfort she had been experiencing for the past two days seemed to ease, and her back pain subsided.

Lu Huan's face showed a hint of pride: "Your Highness is the most honored woman in our Northern Lands, so naturally such a fine item should be presented to Your Highness!"

Just as the Princess Consort of Yan was about to politely refuse, she continued to persuade her, "Princess Consort, please don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Let me finish. This set of pearls was acquired by my maternal grandfather's family by chance."

I heard that these pearls were discovered by the Tanka people of the South China Sea in the untouched depths of the ocean. And the set in front of you is the finest of them all.

Not only are they large and round, but keeping them around can also invigorate one's spirit. If made into jewelry and worn, they might even have the effect of prolonging life.

Lu Huan's words struck a chord with the Princess Consort of Yan.

Despite living a life of luxury, with almost everything she could eat and use being the best, she still felt her health deteriorating year by year.

Several times in the dead of night, she dreamt that she died young, leaving the Prince of Yan all alone, heartbroken.

Now, even the princess was tempted. She couldn't bear to return such a treasure to Lu Huan.

"Do you have any requests?" The princess's voice was low and somewhat hoarse.

"I ask for nothing. The Princess Consort sent Granny Gu to support me; these are my thanks!"

"That's what the Prince of Yan's family owes your maternal grandfather's family."

Lu Huan tilted his head, thought seriously for a while, and replied, "If the princess really wants to reward me, then reward me with a few shops!"

My husband's family isn't a merchant family, so they can't run a business. But I can rent out the shop and collect some rent, becoming a landlady!

He's still just a child, that's why he's so innocent and bold.

The princess smiled and shook her head; otherwise, Lu Huan's previous words would have been enough to make the prince and she wary.

She made a decision about her own businesses and then asked Xile to find the head steward of the Prince's mansion.

"This shop is located on Zhuque Street in Yanjing City. The location of these two shops is also quite good. The combined monthly rent for all three shops is at least three hundred taels of silver."

This two-courtyard house is in Jinling. Your husband might be going to the capital for the imperial examinations someday, and this house will come in very handy then!