Quick Transmigration: The Green Tea Mistress's Guide to Seduction - A Master's Handbook

"The husband of Princess Zhaohe who died young was the second legitimate son of Lord Xie?" Xie Qingyu thought for a moment before speaking.

A smile appeared in King Shen's eyes. "Qingyu is indeed intelligent."

They even grasped the key points immediately.

Even the Emperor didn't think there was anything special about the widowed Princess Showa; she was just an adopted daughter.

However, she was deeply in love with Xie's second son, who died young. Even though she was a princess after her husband's death, she never thought of remarrying. She even lived in the Xie family mansion and completely regarded herself as a member of the Xie family.

The important thing is that she had no children.

But the Xie family still held her in the highest esteem.

Xie Qingyu hadn't originally thought that much about it, but she understood Prince Shen; he always considered the long-term implications of his actions.

"His Majesty should be able to think of this," Xie Qingyu said softly.

Even if the emperor had considered this point, he would still agree.

What difference does it make what kind of princess a prince who is impotent marries? Does it mean the Xie family can be forced to take sides?

"But he still agreed."

With this matter settled, Prince Shen had no desire for the spring hunt anymore; he couldn't wait to return and have the Imperial Astronomical Bureau calculate an auspicious day for his wedding.

After pretending to recuperate for two days, and having some wild game with Xie Qingyu, Prince Shen used the excuse of feeling unwell to take Xie Qingyu back home.

The emperor expressed his concern briefly and then released the man.

When the Imperial Concubine learned that he was going to marry Xie Qingyu, she was unusually angry that he didn't choose a woman from a good family.

This uncharacteristic behavior makes it obvious that she's planning to get Princess Shen's family to side with Prince Ling.

King Shen is no longer putting on an act when he's with her; he's acting like he's giving up.

When the imperial concubine said a few words and saw that it had no effect, she let it go.

On the first day that Prince Shen brought Xie Qingyu back to the city, he went straight to the Xie residence.

The Xie family clearly knew the news in advance, as they entered the residence without any hindrance.

The first person Xie Qingyu visited upon entering the mansion was the old master of the Xie family.

Men from outside the inner courtyard were not allowed to enter. Prince Shen naturally went to the front courtyard to see Lord Xie, while Xinping followed Xie Qingyu.

"The Third Miss has arrived!" Xie Qingyu heard a young lady say as soon as she stepped in.

When Xie Qingyu saw this scene, even though she knew that Prince Shen had sent his visiting card in advance, she was still surprised by the importance the Xie family attached to it, and she quickly paid her respects to the old feudal lord.

Besides the old lord sitting at the top, there were many women sitting on both sides, dressed elegantly and dignifiedly. They should be the ladies from various courtyards of the Xie family. Xie Qingyu couldn't tell which one was Princess Zhaohe.

"Don't be afraid, these are your uncles and aunts." The lady below the old lord stood up; she was beautiful and gentle, making people feel close to her.

"Look at you, you're so anxious about finally having a daughter," a woman said, immediately teasing her as she stood up.

"Greetings, Your Highness..." Xie Qingyu was only halfway through her greeting when Princess Zhaohe helped her up by supporting her arm.

“No need for formalities here.” Princess Showa helped the person up.

"She's been waiting for your family recognition tea for a long time, no need for these formalities," another lady said with a smile.

Xie Qingyu was secretly amazed that the sisters-in-law in the Xie family were so harmonious.

Xie Qingyu had originally planned to accept the favor and formalize the relationship, just going through the motions.

Unexpectedly, this was the scene. Especially after the family reunion, when Zhaohe learned that Xie Qingyu's original surname was 'Xie', he directly told her to call her "mother".

After the family reunion and the change of address, the old lord and his many wives gave gifts. Almost all the wives who hadn't gone on the spring hunt came. The gifts they received were more than they could carry, exceeding what they had brought.

She was officially designated as the third daughter, following the Xie family's generational ranking, and even had her own courtyard.

If it weren't for Prince Shen in the front courtyard sending his maid to urge her, Xie Qingyu would almost have been kept there by them.

In particular, Princess Zhaohe was very different from what Xie Qingyu had imagined. She was cheerful and gentle, got along well with everyone in the mansion, and had no airs of a princess at all.

He was finally released only after Xie Qingyu said that she would definitely stay at the Xie residence for a month before the wedding.

Prince Shen was already waiting for her at the entrance of the Second Hospital.

Seeing her return with a smile and a relaxed expression, followed by two maids delivering things, Prince Shen couldn't help but soften his expression. Only when she got closer did he walk out alongside her.

It wasn't until they left the Xie residence and got into the sedan chair that Prince Shen spoke, "How do you feel, Third Miss Xie?"

Xie Qingyu smiled when she heard him address her like that. "What benefits did you promise her?"

"It's just an exchange of benefits. They're giving us face, so naturally we won't let them suffer any losses." Prince Shen was referring to the Xie family. "Princess Zhaohe is very kind. When I was a child, she would visit me every time she went to the palace."

"So that's why Princess Zhaohe likes me so much, it's because she loves everything about me." Xie Qingyu could even imagine how much the elders would like Prince Shen's appearance when he was a child.

"Nonsense." Prince Shen flicked her head.

However, Princess Showa was indeed one of the few people in the Imperial Family who were truly sincere towards him.

"The Xie family has been on your side for a long time?"

King Shen nodded.

Although on the surface he had no connection with the Xie family, a family of civil officials, the general on the battlefield he went to was the Xie family's youngest son, the deceased husband of Princess Showa.

Military connections are never something that scatters when someone falls out of favor.

After completing the family reunion, Prince Shen immediately went to the Imperial Observatory to calculate an auspicious day.

In addition, it kept the entire Prince Shen's mansion busy.

Whether it's purchasing goods, repairing and renovating houses, or managing the greenhouse, everything has taken on new tasks.

Everywhere you look, everyone in the Prince Shen's mansion is busy with smiles on their faces.

As for that smile, it was naturally earned through the generous rewards bestowed by King Shen.

Before the wedding date was set, the Prince Shen's household was already overjoyed, as if the princess was about to enter their home.

On the contrary, Xie Qingyu is moving out.

Princess Showa sent someone to remind her.

Aside from needing to stay at the Xie residence for a month before the wedding, Xie Qingyu also had to move to the Marquis's residence before Prince Shen went to present the betrothal gifts.

Princess Showa was indeed doing it for Xie Qingyu's own good.

Previously, Xie Qingyu was Prince Shen's maid, and she was by his side every day.

Now that she has become Princess Consort Shen as the third daughter of the Xie family, she must avoid leaving any room for criticism.

So Xie Qingyu packed up and prepared to move to the Marquis's residence with Xinping.

Prince Shen probably didn't expect Xie Qingyu to move out so soon, and for a moment he even regretted recognizing her as a relative so early.

Since Princess Zhaohe had reminded him, for the sake of Xie Qingyu's reputation, Prince Shen had no choice but to send her to the Marquis's residence.

"I'll go to propose marriage tomorrow." Prince Shen escorted Xie Qingyu to the Xie family's gate. This time, he couldn't get out of the carriage, so he could only give Xie Qingyu a light kiss on the lips and said dejectedly.

"Then I will wait for you to propose at the Xie family home."