Chapter 26: Exclusive Love and Harmony

  "Princess, have a bowl of bird's nest congee."

  "Madam Sun, have the matters I entrusted to you been settled?" After that day, Yixin's temper did calm down and she no longer made a fuss about leaving the palace, which also put Liang Chenmei and others at ease.

  They were afraid and didn't know who was secretly planning to harm the princess. What if they encountered another assassination attempt? Would Yixin be injured or worse? It was truly something that couldn't be explained to Ye Nai Chendeng.

  "As for the queen's words, I have already bought the two-story shop that the queen had her eyes on. The old slave is also holding the drawing given by the queen to find someone to renovate the shop, and it will be brand new in less than half a month."

  Originally, Sun's mother was still hesitant about how to persuade Yixin to secretly set up some industries in Ye Guo, after all, the dowry they brought from Nan Guo was limited, and many times things had to be done with a lot of running around, and it wouldn't take long for the silver in their hands to be spent.

  Instead of thinking about how to save money, it's better to think of a way to make more.

  The worst plan is that even if you don't rely on the War King's Mansion, at least you can't let Yixin lose her identity as a national princess and be underestimated.

  "This matter is known only to you and me, remember to be more careful in your actions, understand?"

  Since she has decided not to fall down again, not to cling to that lifesaving straw of Ye Wu's affection to survive, and not to rely on him, but to live out her own life, then she will not allow herself to retreat.

  No matter if it was Xue Qi or Gu Shuang, or even the gentle and considerate Liang Chen Mei Jing, Qin Qi Shu Hua, Yi Xin Ran had never fully trusted them. Only Sun Baozhen, she inexplicably believed that this ordinary-looking woman was wholeheartedly thinking of her.

  So she dared to tell her own thoughts and let her secretly help her out.

  "The princess can rest assured, Sun Shuniang knows what's at stake." Everything she did was because of the Fourth Prince's entrustment, and she would take good care of the princess, not letting others bully her.

  Seeing Yixin dye start to build her own industry, Sun Niangniang was so happy that she didn't have time to think deeply. In her heart, Yixin dye was still the ninth princess who relied on the fourth prince's mansion for everything. How could she have thought that everything Yixin dye did was just to leave the War King's Mansion as soon as possible?

  What kind of scene would it be when she found out one day?

  "Tell those people that when decorating, they must be careful and cannot make any mistakes. It's okay to finish late." After all, this was her first store, and also her first step in this strange time and space, so Yixin naturally hoped for a perfect result.

  "Yes."

  Seeing Yixin dyeing the swallow's nest porridge clean, Sun Nian's heart was delighted. Every day, she hoped that Yixin could eat a little more and get fatter.

  "You go ahead, Liang Chen and the others should be back by now." With a somewhat unrefined wipe of her mouth, Yixin lowered her transparent eyes, deliberately ignoring the profound meaning in Sun's gaze.

  Some things she doesn't ask about, and her silence doesn't mean she can't feel them.

  Women are an extremely sensitive creature.

  "The old servant took her leave." Sun Shang Shu tidied up the table and didn't ask Yixin Ran what kind of business she was going to do with the shop, she had always known that Yixin Ran was a very resolute person, once she made a decision, no one could change it.

  No matter what business she does, she believes it will definitely be booming.

  The fragrance of purple flowers wafts in with the warm summer breeze through the open window, a faint scent spreading between the nostrils, accompanied by the pleasant sound of pearl-sized beads.

  Looking out of the window, apart from the purple wisteria flowers crawling all over the roof, it's the fragrant and resplendent jasmine flowers blooming all over the garden.

  Couldn't help but turn around and leave the window, push the door out, step on the delicate lotus steps to walk under the tree, stretch out his hand to pick a honeysuckle, with some playful smile in his eyes.

  There are hundreds of flowers in the world, but she loves osmanthus alone.

  A tree with green leaves and red flowers, swaying gently in the breeze, bringing a hint of coolness. The wind lifts her hair, veiling her eyes, she lowers her head, gazing intently at the small flower in her palm.

  Looking closely at the hibiscus flower, one will find that it is blooming with a bright red color, like the rosy lips of a shy young girl, or the blush on her cheeks when she is embarrassed. It's truly delightful and captivating, making all worries and anger disappear instantly.

  "There's another spring on the branch of night-blooming flowers, sitting with the wind and dew entering the clear morning. Let the bright moon think it can shine, but I'll hide all my fragrance and not show it to anyone." Soft lips lightly parted, whispering out a voice.

  "Well said, the honeysuckle in the imperial sister's courtyard is indeed different from elsewhere."

  Her warm voice was like the sun from heaven, slowly seeping into people's hearts. Yixin heard her voice and turned around to look up, only to see Xuan Yuan Si Cheng wearing a crimson brocade robe, with his hair tied back by a jade crown, and his dark eyes sparkling with fine light as he gazed at her.

  "Haha, indeed worthy of being the number one talented woman in the south, good poem."

  Her slightly dazed eyes met Nan Rong's morning smile, a faint smile spreading across her lips, light yet deadly alluring.

  This man in blue robes, Yixin's impression of him was very vague, but she felt that he was a tiger wearing a smiling face, and it would be better not to get close to him.

  "It's indeed a good poem, Dust. So your queen likes jasmine flowers, what a special hobby." Situ Luolan smiled lightly, her eyes complexly swept across Yixin Yan's face, looking at the expressionless Ye Juechen.

  Yi Xin's eyes remained calm as she gazed at Ye Juechen, unaware of why he was looking at her with such an intense gaze. Her heart tightened inexplicably, and she curved the corners of her mouth, releasing a soft, sweet voice that lingered in the air, "Xue Zhī serves tea."

  "Yes, Your Highness."

  Nothing escapes the three treasures hall, she has been busy finding a store these days, and has forgotten about the hunting trip to Jiuding Mountain. It's just that no one knows that after Ye Juechen returns, the first person he looks for is her.

  "May I know why the Empress Dowager likes jasmine flowers?" Xuan Yuan Si Cheng tilted his head, sunlight dancing in his eyes, revealing two tiger teeth, making him even more adorable and approachable.

  "Seeing it troubles none, hearing it delights the heart." The bright and sunny Xuan Yuan Si Cheng easily made Ai Xin think of her eighth brother, a brother who was only one year older than her.

  Actually, in addition to its calming effect on the mind, Yixin's love for jasmine is also related to a legendary story.

  Although it can't be determined whether the legend is true or false, she believes it's true.

  "Heh." The jade fan snapped shut, Xuan Yuan Si Cheng was speechless at the way this couple interacted with each other. His dear cousin's mind was clearly preoccupied with someone else, yet when they met in person, he put on a straight face and exuded cold air all over his body - how were they supposed to get along?

  "Your Highness, I have already prepared tea in the flower hall." Xue Qi replied and stood neatly behind Yixin.

  "Please, Your Highness."

  "Her heart is stained." As he looked at her, lost in thought under the wisteria tree, Ye Juechen's heart rose to his throat, as if she would disappear before his eyes with just a blink.

  On the hunting field, he galloped wildly on horseback, and in his mind, her lovely and lively figure always emerged. Despite repeated denials, he had to admit that she was special to him.

  "It's just in time for the king to return, and by the way, let's investigate who is so anxious to take my life. Is it really because I occupied a position that shouldn't be mine?"

  If it weren't for those three exceptionally handsome men with different styles she met at the First Floor Under Heaven, would Yixin be able to use death as an excuse to return to her original place?

  Can all of this be treated as if it had never happened?

  "What do you mean?" The tightly clenched fist had bulging veins, and the deep, dark pupils of Ye Jue's eyes stared unwaveringly at Yixin, except for that one clear gaze, there wasn't even a small ripple.

  Damn it, why didn't anyone tell him someone was going to assassinate her?

  Digression

  Sorry about that, something unexpected came up and I wasn't able to update on time. My sincerest apologies.