Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

In the early morning of the imperial palace, the sun shines through the layers of leaves and falls on the ground, forming patches of light. After Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and Princess Seya hurried back, Xiaoyanzi's heart was still in the compound. She walked back and forth in the courtyard of Shufangzhai, sometimes frowning, sometimes her eyes brightening.

Ziwei looked at Xiaoyanzi and asked, "Xiaoyanzi, what are you thinking about? You look so absent-minded." Ziwei sat on a stone bench with her hands on her knees, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Xiaoyanzi stopped and said, "Ziwei, I'm thinking about the elderly people living in the compound. They are used to living there, and if we move them to a place near the restaurant, they might not be able to adapt." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were full of worry, and her fingers were unconsciously twisting the corners of her clothes.

Princess Seya also came over and said, "Little Swallow, what you said makes sense. So what are you going to do?" Princess Seya tilted her head, curiosity in her eyes.

Xiaoyanzi thought for a while and said, "I want to renovate the compound and let the old people live there. Everything they are familiar with will be there, and they will feel more comfortable this way." Xiaoyanzi's eyes became firm and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

Ziwei nodded and said, "This is a good idea. However, renovating the slum will require a lot of money and energy." Ziwei sighed softly, she stood up and walked to Xiaoyanzi.

Xiaoyanzi patted her chest and said, "Don't be afraid, we can ask Yongqi, Erkang and others for help. Besides, you and I have some savings." Xiaoyanzi's face was filled with a confident smile and her eyes were sparkling with excitement.

Just then, Yongqi and Erkang walked in.

Yongqi saw Xiaoyanzi and the others and said with a smile, "What are you talking about? It's so lively." Yongqi's steps were brisk, his eyes scanning Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and Princess Seya.

Xiaoyanzi said excitedly: "Yongqi, Erkang, we want to renovate the courtyard and let the old people continue to live there. What do you think?" Xiaoyanzi skipped to Yongqi's side, her eyes full of anticipation.

Erkang thought for a while and said, "This is a good idea. However, the houses in the slum have been in disrepair for a long time. It will take a lot of materials and manpower to repair them." Erkang tapped the table lightly with his fingers, his expression serious.

Yongqi said without hesitation: "Xiaoyanzi, as long as you want to do it, I will support you. We can work together to find a way to solve these problems." Yongqi's eyes were gentle and firm. He held Xiaoyanzi's hand and gave her an encouraging look.

Xiaoyanzi smiled happily and said, "I knew you would support me. Let's start planning now."

So, they sat together and began to discuss the renovation of the slum.

Xiaoyanzi said: "First of all, we have to find some reliable craftsmen. We can't find those who cut corners." Xiaoyanzi's expression was serious, and her eyes were fixed on everyone, as if to emphasize the importance of this matter.

Erkang nodded and said, "That's right. I know some craftsmen who are very skilled and work very seriously. I can contact them."

Ziwei said: "Then we also need to prepare enough materials such as wood, bricks and tiles. Where can we find these things?" There was a hint of worry in Ziwei's eyes, and her hand unconsciously stroked her forehead.

Princess Seya said: "I can transport some good wood from Mongolia. The wood we have in Mongolia is of very good quality." Princess Seya's eyes sparkled with pride, and she sat up straight.

Yongqi said: "We can buy bricks and tiles from kiln factories near the capital. However, we have to ensure the quality." Yongqi drew circles on the table with his fingers, thinking.

While they were discussing heatedly, in another part of the palace, Concubine Hua and Concubine Li were planning to sabotage their plan.

Concubine Hua sat in her palace, surrounded by exquisite porcelain and gorgeous silk. She looked at Concubine Li and sneered, "Those girls want to renovate the compound? Humph, we can't let them do it so easily." Concubine Hua's eyes were sinister, and she gently stroked her armor.

Concubine Li said worriedly, "Your Majesty, what should we do? They are very motivated now." There was a hint of timidity in Concubine Li's eyes, and she lowered her head slightly.

Hua Fei thought for a while and said, "We can tamper with the craftsmen and materials. We can make it difficult for them to find suitable craftsmen and buy good materials." A smug smile appeared on Hua Fei's lips. She stood up and paced slowly in the room.

Concubine Li nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this is a good idea. However, we must be careful and not be discovered."

Concubine Hua rolled her eyes at Concubine Li and said, "Why are you always so timid? As long as we act cleverly, they won't find out." There was a hint of impatience in Concubine Hua's voice.

Over at Shufangzhai, Xiaoyanzi and the others were still discussing excitedly.

Xiaoyanzi said: "We also need to prepare some new daily necessities for the elderly, such as beds and quilts." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were full of longing, as if she had already seen the elderly living happily in the renovated courtyard.

Ziwei smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, you are so thoughtful. We can find some good tailors to make quilts and carpenters to make beds."

Erkang said: "Then we can plant some flowers, plants and trees in the yard to make it more beautiful." Erkang had a faint smile on his face and gestured gently with his hands.

Yongqi also said: "Yes, we can plant some fruit trees so that the elderly can still eat fresh fruits."

Just when they were in high spirits, little Dengzi hurried in.

Little Dengzi said breathlessly: "My lords, something bad has happened. I just contacted the craftsmen, and they all said they were too busy lately and couldn't take on this job." Little Dengzi's face was full of anxiety. He bent over with his hands on his knees.

Xiaoyanzi frowned and said, "How could this happen? It was always easy to find them before." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were full of confusion and she put her hands on her hips.

Ziwei said, "This is a bit strange. Could someone be behind this?" There was a hint of vigilance in Ziwei's eyes as she looked at Yongqi and Erkang.

Erkang frowned and said, "It's possible. We need to investigate further."

Yongqi said: "No matter who is making trouble, we can't give up. Let's go find other craftsmen." Yongqi's eyes were firm and he clenched his fists.

So Yongqi and Erkang went out to look for craftsmen again.

Xiaoyanzi sat on the chair somewhat depressed and said, "Ziwei, Seya, could it be that our plan has been discovered and someone deliberately sabotaged it?" Xiaoyanzi's shoulders drooped slightly and there was a hint of loss in her eyes.

Ziwei comforted her, "Xiaoyanzi, don't be discouraged. Even if someone tries to sabotage us, we can overcome the difficulties." Ziwei gently patted Xiaoyanzi's shoulder.

Princess Seya also said: "That's right. We Mongolians will not give up easily when we encounter difficulties." Princess Seya's eyes were firm and her hands were folded across her chest.

On the other side of the palace, Concubine Hua smiled triumphantly after receiving the news.

Concubine Hua said to Concubine Li, "You see, they are starting to get into trouble. But this is just the beginning." There was a hint of pride in Concubine Hua's eyes. She picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

Concubine Li smiled and said, "Your Majesty is indeed wise. So what should we do next?"

Hua Fei thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the kiln factory and ask them to sell those poor quality bricks and tiles to Xiaoyanzi and the others."

Concubine Li said hesitantly, "My Lady, isn't this too obvious?"

Concubine Hua glared at Concubine Li and said, "Just do as I say. I will be responsible if anything goes wrong."

Concubine Li had no choice but to nod and say, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Yongqi and Erkang had been looking for craftsmen outside for a long time, but they were always rejected with various excuses.

Yongqi frowned and said, "Erkang, I think this matter must be very complicated. There must be someone behind the scenes instructing these craftsmen to reject us." There was anger in Yongqi's eyes, and his footsteps were a little heavy.

Erkang nodded and said, "I think so too. We have to find a way to find out who is behind this." Erkang's expression was serious, and his hands were tightly gripping the sword at his waist.

They returned to Shufangzhai and told Xiaoyanzi and others about the situation.

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she stood up angrily and said, "Someone must be targeting us deliberately. We can't just let this go." Xiaoyanzi's eyes were burning with anger as she paced back and forth in the room.

Ziwei said: "We need to calm down and think of a solution. We can start with those craftsmen who rejected us and see if we can find any clues." Ziwei's voice was calm and steady. She sat in a chair, thinking.

Princess Seya said: "Yes, we can't be led by them. We must take the initiative." There was determination in Princess Seya's eyes.

Therefore, they decided to start the investigation from those craftsmen, and they must find out who was behind the destruction of their plan. Meanwhile, the open and secret struggles in the palace are still going on... (Subsequent content will be updated continuously)