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Another person invited by Princess Changle was her cousin Zhong Wanyue, the granddaughter of the heroic general Zhong Tao.

Zhong Wanyue also practiced martial arts since childhood, but her appearance was much gentler. Compared with Princess Changle, she lacked the heroic spirit. At first glance, one could tell that she was a martial artist.

Princess Changle boasted proudly: "She was forced to learn martial arts, and she only learned half of it. She is not as good as me."

Shen Ning raised his eyes to glance at her. Miss Ren Zhong was not far away. It was said that people who practiced martial arts had better hearing. Wasn't he afraid of being heard by her?

Princess Changle had no idea what fear was: "My mother wanted her to marry my brother. She also likes my brother. My mother wanted to take advantage of my wedding to finalize their marriage."

In this world, marriage between cousins ​​is called a close relationship and is not a rare thing. Apart from being a little stupid, Li Kun has handsome features and a noble family background, so naturally some people like him.

Shen Ning sighed: The princess really doesn't treat her as an outsider, she tells her everything and does whatever she wants.

"The prince probably doesn't know yet, right?"

If she had known, she shouldn't be so quiet now, and Lu Shuying would have no energy to target her.

Making her Li Kun's concubine was just an idea of ​​Princess Qi's, and she didn't even say it openly. But Miss Zhong was not someone who could be treated lightly. Even the most arrogant Crown Prince Li Kun would have to give her some face. He was Lu Shuying's biggest enemy.

Princess Changle sneered, "What can he know? Apart from eating, drinking and having fun, he just hangs around the surname Lu. Only because his parents are soft-hearted can he think that his determination can force them to bow their heads. If it were me, I would have beaten him into a new beginning long ago."

Princess Changle is quite violent.

"The baby in Miss Lu's belly looks quite big."

Given Lu Shuying's mental state, if she were to go crazy, someone might die.

Princess Changle: "That child is not our child, but Lu Shuying's bargaining chip."

Shen Ning was speechless. The princess seemed to be quite insightful.

Indeed, compared to her love for the child, Lu Shuying used the child as a bargaining chip to capture Li Kun's heart and force the palace to recognize her.

From the perspective of Princess Qi and others, it would be difficult for them to feel any sympathy for this child.

She shook her head slightly to put aside those distracting thoughts. These were none of her business.

"Miss Zhong."

Shen Ning greeted first, and Princess Changle introduced: "I told you before, Shen Ning, my good friend, accompany me tonight."

Zhong Wanyue didn't know Shen Ning, but she had heard of her. She looked her up and down and nodded in aloofness: "Miss Shen, nice to meet you."

There was no hint of honor in that expression, but rather a look of condescension, arrogance and disdain.

Princess Changle said that she liked Li Kun, so this expression was understandable.

Princess Changle lived in a separate courtyard. The two side rooms were cleaned up and given to each of them. The side rooms on both sides were filled with various items needed for getting married. There were not many things in her master bedroom. The most conspicuous things were the wedding dress hanging on the shelf and the crown next to it.

A royal gift unique to a princess: a three-tailed phoenix crown.

Everything that needed to be prepared was ready here, and the maids brought tea and snacks and left without disturbing the three people.

Seeing Shen Ning staring at the phoenix crown, Princess Changle walked over and asked, "Do you like it?"

Shen Ning nodded calmly: "Such an elegant and beautiful crown, I'm afraid there is no woman who would not like it. It makes the makeup I prepared for the princess pale in comparison."

Princess Changle was curious: "Bring it here for me to see."

She didn't completely believe Shen Ning's words. This man always spoke modestly, lowering people's expectations, but always making people happy.

Shen Ning took out the box she had been carrying with her. Princess Changle took it and opened it in front of her.

It was wrapped in silk brocade and contained a carved sandalwood box. The box was exquisite but also ordinary.

Princess Changle took the box and paused for a moment before slowly opening it.

"hiss!!"

Princess Changle let out a cry of surprise, then closed the box.

His eyes widened as he looked at Shen Ning: "You're giving this to me?"

Shen Ning: "The princess doesn't like it?"

Princess Changle shook her head: "It's not that I don't like it, it's just... a little... too expensive. Don't you owe a lot of money? Selling this will be enough to pay off your debts."

Shen Ning: "This was prepared before that. I can't sell the gift I gave you to pay off my debt. You know I'm poor now and can't afford expensive gifts."

Zhong Wanyue was not interested at first, but there were only three of them, and the two of them did not lower their voices during their conversation. After hearing it, she couldn't help but be curious about how expensive the gift could be to make Changle change his expression.

"What good thing is worth making such a fuss, Changle?"

As he was about to reach out to take it, Princess Changle reacted quickly, turned away, took the box and put it away.

It’s not that I don’t like it, I really like it, but I won’t let you see it.

Zhong Wanyue looked at Shen Ning with an expression of confusion: "What on earth did you give her that she treasures so much?"

Shen Ning chuckled: "It's just a pearl necklace. The princess is trying to cover it up for my sake."

Princess Changle hid her things and came out, her eyelids twitched when she heard this.

It was indeed a pearl necklace.

But there are a few hollow lucky balls carved from giant clams, rubies as big as pigeon eggs, and hanging tourmaline beads on it, well, that's all.

Heirlooms that ordinary people could only dream of, items that would add brilliance to tribute and cause concubines to fight over them, but in her case, she just said "it's just a pearl necklace."

"I'll accept it if you give it to me. If you need money or people in the future, just ask directly."

After saying that, he immediately added: "Don't be polite to me. I know you like me, but it can't be a one-sided effort on your part. Don't make me feel guilty about accepting the favor."

Shen Ning was speechless. What do you mean by "I know you like me"? This sounded so awkward.

He blinked mischievously, looking like a snobbish person who was trying to take advantage of the situation: "I've been waiting for you to say that, but I want a lot of things, so I'll make a list for you when the time comes."

The necklace is indeed expensive here, but it is not as expensive as a ton of gold. Even if she wants to flatter him, she will not offer her entire fortune to please him. She is a businessman, not an idiot.

All the materials for the necklace were purchased by her, and the excess had already been made into finished products and put into Qianjinfang, so she had made back all the money she deserved.

The difference of this necklace is that she selected the best materials and asked the best craftsmen to make it, but the cost was less than three hundred gold. If she really wanted to sell it, the maximum she would get would be one thousand taels of gold.

But Princess Changle wore her hair crown before, and later many noble ladies went to Qianjinfang and almost sold out all the ornaments there. In a sense, she had already made the money.

Giving the princess this necklace is a dividend from her help in promoting the business, and a little extra is a token of her appreciation.

She never lets herself lose money, not anyone.