Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

When that happens, don't blame him for not showing her any mercy in front of others.

Of course, as long as she is obedient and well-behaved, he can also assure her that there will always be a place for her in the Crown Prince's residence.

He owed her this.

Shen Ningzhu: ……

"No, I don't need any so-called place to stay. It's not like I can't feed myself. The world is vast, where can't I make my home? I just want to stand out from the crowd."

The kind that thinks they are the only ones who matter.

Or, why not just use jealousy and a little tantrum as an excuse to stage a scene and run away?

Shen Ningzhu tilted her head as she pondered.

Jiang Xuan Yan, who was walking out, paused, sighed deeply, closed his eyes, and called out, "Someone come here."

Soon, a dark figure appeared in the room like a ghost. "Master, please give your orders."

This is this...

Shen Ningzhu swallowed hard in surprise, her eyes darting around, but she saw nothing. So where was this guy hiding?

Did anyone else see her completely naked? Oh no, oh no, these ancient bodyguards are even more terrifying than modern hidden cameras.

It gives people a sense of unease, as if their privacy has nowhere to hide.

Jiang Xuan Yan turned to look at Shen Ning Zhu, meeting her surprised and uncertain gaze, and slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

"Keep an eye on her. Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you must make her report to Granny Gui and learn the rules from her. If you can't do it, then use your own abilities to help her do it. Understand?"

The dark figure knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"I obey my orders."

Only then did he stride out of the house and instruct Zhiyuan and Zhiyi, who were waiting not far away, to come inside and properly serve Shen Ningzhu as she dressed.

Shen Ningzhu twitched the corner of her mouth. No, what did he mean? Was he agreeing to let her be the only one in the spotlight, or was he not? He could have just said it directly.

If I tell her, she can use it as an excuse to run away, right?

Seeing that the scoundrel had disappeared from sight, Shen Ningzhu was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder.

You can't force a cow to drink water. This scoundrel is using his power to force her to be his mistress, isn't he? Take responsibility? Who forced him to take responsibility? He's so self-righteous.

It seems I've been too lenient with myself. Since that's the case, I shouldn't blame her for going crazy indiscriminately.

"No need, I'll go, okay?"

The dark figure then bowed and vanished from the spot in a flash.

The two maids dared not delay and quickly began to tidy up. Zhiyuan was quite skilled at combing hair, and in no time she had styled a dignified tassel bun.

Adorn your hair with an exquisite jade hairpin.

The hair ornaments, adorned with twin begonia blossoms on either side, sway gracefully. She wears a pair of Hetian white jade teardrop earrings, and a pair of matching white jade bracelets on her slender wrists.

Paper Kite sighed with emotion:

"These earrings and bracelets are warm and smooth to the touch, and their color is clear and lustrous. They are obviously top-quality."

His Highness the Crown Prince even gave such a fine thing to Miss, which shows his true feelings for her.

Shen Ningzhu smiled faintly.

What does sincerity or insincerity matter?

He is the crown prince; anything that comes into his hands must be of high quality. Naturally, anything he casually sells is a masterpiece.

Furthermore, people's hearts are fickle, and one should never live solely on a man's pity.

Not to mention members of the royal family.

Zhiyi: "Miss, which dress would you like to wear today?"

Shen Ningzhu closed her eyes and yawned.

"Whatever, you can decide what to wear."

He paused, then added, "In short, go for the most luxurious possible. The same goes for Paper Kite; pick out the most expensive jewelry for me, and fill her head with it all."

Just dress like a nouveau riche.

She remembered that before coming here, His Highness the Crown Prince had sent a lot of clothes and jewelry, which were then directly handed over to Zhiyuan and Zhiyi for registration and safekeeping.

She usually finds them too heavy and only wears them selectively.

Having finally gotten in touch with the palace maids, she had no choice but to put on a great performance.

Zhiyuan and Zhiyi exchanged a glance, both frowning. "This..."

"Hmm? What's wrong? Is it not allowed?" Shen Ningzhu's face turned cold, and she said in a clear, icy voice.

Zhi Yi hurriedly said in a flustered manner, "Miss, that's not what I meant, I just felt..."

"Alright," Shen Ningzhu interrupted her.

"I don't care what you think, I care what I think. Stop dawdling, just do as I say."

She just wants to tread on everyone's minefield.

Seeing Shen Ningzhu's sudden cold expression, the two dared not offer any more opinions and could only try their best to match the outfits according to her standards.

After much deliberation, I chose a pearl-colored pleated skirt and wore a soft, light, evening-pink embroidered gauze dress over it.

The cuffs and collar of the gauze dress are embroidered with delicate peach blossoms, symbolizing the beauty of peach blossoms in full bloom and the wish for a harmonious marriage.

The sheer fabric creates a hazy, dreamlike effect, as if the person is enveloped in a cloud of smoke.

She wanted to use this dress to remind the other person that she was not a domestic goddess.

After finishing all that, Shen Ningzhu personally selected a jade pomegranate-shaped sachet with openwork carving, raised her chin, and gestured for Zhiyi to hang it on her waist.

She then chose a silk handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water and held it in her hand.

This is satisfactory.

He left Mingzhu Garden with two maids and headed towards Jiang Wanwan's Magnolia Garden.

I heard that Granny Gui is in the flower hall of Magnolia Garden.

Just past the covered walkway, I bumped into Shen Ningxue, who looked as delicate and frail as Lin Daiyu.

Shen Ningzhu's lips twitched. What was she doing here? Wasn't she too sick to get out of bed? Did she find out that Granny Gui was in the mansion, and that's why she was specially sent up here for Shen Ningzhu to bully and add to the drama?

If that's true, Shen Ningzhu would praise her for her dedication.

"What a coincidence, I ran into you here."

Shen Ningxue wore a weak smile, leaning half her body against her maid, like a delicate and fragile porcelain doll.

Shen Ningzhu's teeth ached from looking at it.

Unable to resist rolling her eyes, she crossed her arms and walked past her without stopping.

Upon seeing this, Shen Ningxue's fake smile froze on her face. The maid beside her couldn't bear to watch any longer, released her hand from Shen Ningxue's support, strode forward, and reached out to stop Shen Ningzhu and her two servants.

"How dare you! My young lady greeted you kindly, yet you are so ungrateful, daring to embarrass her in public. Have you completely forgotten your manners?"

Shen Ningzhu looked up at her.

It was Xia Zhi, the little maid who had tried to kill her before she woke up.

Ha, what does Shen Ningxue mean by this? Is she planning to stop hiding it and bring it out into the open?

That's fine, it suits her just fine.

"Snapped--"

Shen Ningzhu raised her hand and slapped Xia Zhi across the face. Caught off guard, Xia Zhi fell to the ground, covered her face angrily, and glared at Shen Ningzhu.

"You...you bitch, are you out of your mind?"

Shen Ningzhu ignored her, frowned slightly, raised her sore palm and blew on it gently before looking at Shen Ningxue.

The other person swayed precariously, overcome with grief, and said:

"What are you doing, sister? If you're unhappy with your younger sister, you can hit me or scold me. Why take it out on a servant? Doesn't a servant's life matter?"

Shen Ningzhu blinked, looking somewhat puzzled, and tentatively asked,

"Is my sister telling the truth?"

Shen Ningxue: ? ? ?