Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qi was taken aback for a moment, a complex expression flashing across his face. He then remained silent, lowering his head slightly as if deep in thought or deliberately avoiding the question.

Seeing this, Su Lianxue continued, "Sister Zhou, the past is the past. Although I don't know what you've been through, we have to look forward in life. We can't stay trapped in those memories forever, right?"

As Zhou Qi listened to these words, for a moment he felt a mix of emotions. The emotions he had buried deep in his heart seemed to break through his defenses and surge out uncontrollably.

"Your Highness, Young Master Xue is a nobleman, how could he..." She didn't finish her sentence.

Even if there's just a tiny bit of excitement in my heart, so what?

“It’s all up to you, Sister Zhou. Look at me, I’ve become Princess Rui too, haven’t I?” Su Lianxue tried to open her heart by showing herself.

"How can this servant compare to the Princess?"

Su Lianxue smiled and didn't continue. Liking someone is something you can't control. If she hadn't been reborn, she wouldn't believe that she could have met His Highness, someone who dotes on her so much and trusts her so much.

Love is irrational, but it can also make people vulnerable and insecure. However, when true love comes, it is uncontrollable. She also hopes that everyone around her can find happiness.

......

Several days passed in the blink of an eye, and Su Lianxue decided to summon all the servants in the mansion.

On this day, the servants arrived at the gathering place one after another. In no time, the crowd was bustling and lively. Everyone whispered among themselves, guessing what the princess had summoned them for.

"Hey, tell me, what does the Princess want with all of us gathered together today?" A well-behaved maid, with wide, curious eyes, tugged at her companion's sleeve and asked softly.

"How would I know? Let's just wait and see, we'll find out then." His companion replied nonchalantly, his face showing an air of indifference, while his eyes darted around.

In a corner, several servants huddled together, whispering amongst themselves in hushed tones.

"I heard that Princess Rui originally came from the countryside and didn't have any special skills. She just relied on her pretty face and luck to be chosen by the prince, which is how she entered the prince's mansion."

A servant pursed his lips and muttered under his breath, his words carrying a hint of sourness.

"Shh, keep your voice down! If the princess hears this, we'll be in big trouble. We can't afford to be offended," another servant quickly warned, his expression tense, afraid that someone else might overhear.

After all, they all knew that the person they knew was still locked in the woodshed, and they didn't know how the princess would punish him. Everyone was a little uneasy, which made the private discussions even more cautious.

As the crowd buzzed with discussion, Su Lianxue appeared. She wore a magnificent dress, embroidered with exquisite patterns, dazzling the eye. A hair ornament adorned her head, adorned with gold branches and pearls, its tassels swaying gently, utterly beautiful. Her face was fair, her brows held a hint of authority, and as her gaze swept over them, the crowd instantly fell silent, the scene utterly still.

"When His Highness Prince Rui and I first arrived in the capital, I didn't care who you all had served before. But now that you are all members of Prince Rui's household, the most important thing is to consider His Highness's interests in everything you do, and to take the honor and disgrace of the household as your own responsibility."

The reason I've gathered everyone here today is so that we can get to know each other better.

After she finished speaking, she introduced each of the people who had returned from Mofang City to everyone, so that everyone could get a general understanding of the people they often dealt with.

After speaking, Su Lianxue raised her jade hand and waved it gently. The four maids standing to the side immediately understood and walked slowly to the seat below the princess with light lotus steps.

Su Lianxue then turned her gaze to the crowd below again, and said in a calm yet clear tone: "Next, you will line up in order and come forward one by one to explain what you have done in the past, what skills you are good at, which master you have served, where your indenture is now, why you came to our mansion, whether you have made any mistakes in the past, etc. You must tell us all these details, and they will record them carefully."

These records will be kept in my possession for future reference.

Going forward, if anyone works diligently and responsibly and performs well, the Prince's Mansion will certainly not treat them unfairly and will give them appropriate rewards.

However, those who are perfunctory in their work and make frequent mistakes will be punished accordingly. Furthermore, if you discover anyone among your entourage secretly harming the interests of the Prince's Mansion, you can report it to my personal maid. Once verified, the informant will be richly rewarded by the Prince's Mansion, and the person harming the Prince's Mansion will be handed over to the authorities for punishment.

Su Lianxue's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves in the crowd. The scene erupted into a frenzy, with everyone discussing it amongst themselves. Various emotions, including worry, doubt, and curiosity, intertwined, making the whole place lively and bustling again, but with a tense atmosphere added to the liveliness.

At this moment, a slightly plump woman opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but just as she was about to speak, she seemed to remember something, and a hesitant look appeared on her face, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

After all, in this royal palace, the nobles' words always sound nice, but who can say for sure what they'll actually do? So, although she did have some thoughts in her mind, after much hesitation, she gritted her teeth and swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, remaining silent.

Su Lianxue, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed this scene and took the initiative to say, "Speak up if you have any thoughts. As I just said, I don't care about the past. What matters is the present and your performance in the Prince's Mansion in the future."

Upon hearing this, the plump woman quickly curtsied and said cautiously, "I used to serve noblemen in the capital. I was punished because I accidentally mixed up my master's food once. But it was truly an unintentional mistake. It was all because the previous steward didn't explain things clearly..."

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible. She was still a little scared and didn't know if the princess would accept her explanation. For a moment, she was at a loss and didn't know how to continue.