The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 866 - 754, Maintenance

Having just been called away by the chief historian to assist, Huai En returned to the Hundred Herbs Garden and immediately sensed that something was amiss.

Why were women present as the Prince entertained male guests in the Hundred Herbs Garden?

Where were the Princess Consort and the senior madam? Didn’t they care to intervene?

And what on earth was everyone looking at?

Huai En quickened his pace towards the pavilion after overhearing the whispered discussions around him, learning that the Prince had summoned his future Little Princess Consort and had a conflict with her.

The Little Prince was already on bad terms with the Prince; if he found out that the Prince had bullied his fiancée, it certainly meant trouble was brewing!

Entering the pavilion, Huai En first bowed to Prince Shengping, then turned and bowed to Daohua, but he froze in place as soon as he turned around.

Lord!

Prince Shengping couldn’t stand seeing one of his own looking so foolish and coughed loudly.

Huai En came back to his senses, glanced at Daohua, and then greeted her with an embarrassed smile, "Lord, what a coincidence!"

Hearing this, Daohua and Prince Shengping exchanged glances.

Daohua managed a slight smile, "Indeed, quite the coincidence!"

Huai En, always quick-witted, had now put two and two together; the Lord who had previously saved him and his master was indeed the Little Prince’s future Little Princess Consort.

Good heavens, that truly was quite the coincidence!

Noticing his master’s displeased expression, and reflecting on the Princess Consort’s habitual criticism of the Little Princess Consort in front of his master, Huai En deduced that this meeting must have been an unpleasant affair and hastily tried to smooth things over with a laugh.

"Little Princess Consort, where exactly on Chang’an Street is your Rouge Shop? Previously, my master wanted to discuss rouge-making with you, but this servant couldn’t find it to save his life."

Daohua glanced around at the onlookers before taking her seat again, "My Rouge Shop is called the Four Seasons Rouge Shop."

Prince Shengping looked interested, not wanting to become a laughingstock, and proactively asked, "Is that the same Four Seasons Rouge Shop that sells Ice Muscle Paste?"

Daohua nodded in confirmation, "Hmm."

Prince Shengping coughed lightly, feeling slightly uneasy, "How did you come to produce Ice Muscle Paste?"

Ice Muscle Paste was a tribute item, rare in quantity; even if he asked his imperial brother for some, he wasn’t guaranteed to receive it.

He had tried the Ice Muscle Paste from the Four Seasons Rouge Shop, and its effects were nearly indistinguishable from the tribute item. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Daohua explained, "I was injured before, and Xiao Yeyang had asked my imperial uncle to obtain a box for me. There was some left over after my wounds healed, so I experimented with it, and, quite accidentally, I managed to produce it."

Listening to Daohua’s familiar way of addressing his family, Prince Shengping was somewhat at a loss for words. She wasn’t even married into the family yet, and she was calling them with such ease. And could she rein in that proud look on her face a bit? Truly, she knew nothing of modesty.

Seeing Prince Shengping soften a little, and knowing his interest in such things, Daohua shared some details about the production process of Ice Muscle Paste.

Prince Shengping, as expected, was distracted by the new topic, listening intently and even asking about other products sold in the Rouge Shop, like perfumes, shower gels, and shampoos.

"You are quite clever, young lady!"

After hearing about the production process of the shower gel and shampoo, Prince Shengping didn’t skimp on his praise for Daohua.

Daohua accepted the compliment with a smile, "My master and grandmother also think so; they say that a well-read, gentle-hearted, and intelligent young lady like me is becoming quite rare these days."

Listening to Daohua brazenly praising herself, Prince Shengping’s mouth twitched, while Huai En admired her with a glance; the Little Prince’s chosen girl was indeed... exceptional, praising herself without a hint of blushing or embarrassment.

Just then, three people approached the outside of the pavilion.

"Your Highness!"

"Father!"

Xiao Yechen, accompanied by the Princely Heir Jiang and Master Jiang Jinghui, walked in with a smile.

Upon seeing them, Prince Shengping’s brows furrowed slightly. With Xiao Yeyang’s wife here, it was highly improper for Yechen to bring other men over: "What brings you here?"

Princely Heir Jiang smiled: "How could we not come for Yeyang’s coming-of-age ceremony? Hearing that you were here, I asked Yechen to bring us over." Saying this, his gaze shifted towards Daohua.

Remembering Daohua’s previous mention of being chased, Prince Shengping, without changing his expression, stepped in front of her to shield her, and then smilingly said, "Miss Yan, this is the Crown Prince from the Duke Cheng’en’s household and the distinguished Eldest Son Jiang."

At Prince Shengping’s affectionate address and natural protective gesture, both Princely Heir Jiang and Xiao Yeyang couldn’t help but frown.

Wasn’t it said that the two had quarreled?

Then why was the Prince (his father) still defending a Yan Family girl?

Daohua curtseyed: "I pay my respects to the Crown Prince and Eldest Son Jiang."

Prince Shengping then pointed to Xiao Yechen: "This is Yeyang’s elder brother."

Daohua curtseyed again: "I pay my respects to Master Xiao Yechen." She then demurely stood behind Prince Shengping with her head bowed.

Prince Shengping felt somewhat unsatisfied with her address but chose not to say much on the matter.

At this, a sharp glint flashed across Xiao Yechen’s eyes.

Princely Heir Jiang sized up Daohua and then smiled, speaking to Prince Shengping: "No wonder she has captivated Yeyang, compelling him to request an imperial marriage grant. She is indeed... quite remarkable."

Prince Shengping did not take kindly to the attitude in Princely Heir Jiang’s words, responding with displeasure: "Miss Yan, well, she is somewhat educated, possesses a gentle temperament and wise within, and is quite clever, but the rest is rather average at best, hardly worthy of the Crown Prince’s praise."

Both the father and son Jiang, as well as Xiao Yechen, were taken aback upon hearing this, and even Daohua had not expected Prince Shengping to defend her like this.

Well, it was a bit excessive in praise.

Princily Heir Jiang, noticing a significant shift in Prince Shengping’s attitude towards the Yan Family girl, chuckled: "It seems the Prince is quite satisfied with his future daughter-in-law."

"Earlier I heard that the Countess of Shengping seemed to show disrespect towards the Princess Consort again. I thought you were reprimanding her and hurriedly came over to persuade you not to start another conflict with Yeyang, lest you harm your father-son relationship. Now it appears I was overthinking it."

Listening, Daohua offered a respectful gesture: "The Crown Prince indeed overthought it. Prince Shengping is approachable and wouldn’t reprimand others without reason. As for harming the father-son relationship, that is even less likely to happen."

Saying this, she looked toward Prince Shengping.

"Between father and son, surely there are no overnight grudges, right, Your Highness?"

Prince Shengping gave Daohua a sidelong glance, noting how quickly the girl changed her demeanor, as if the person who had angrily accused him of mistreating Xiao Yeyang just moments ago wasn’t her at all.

And now there’s no overnight grudge between father and son!

She certainly had said it all.

"Hmm!"

Not wanting to become the subject of ridicule among outsiders, Prince Shengping’s dismissed the matter with a noncommittal "Hmm!"

Even so, Xiao Yechen felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

Princely Heir Jiang scoffed as he looked towards Daohua: "The Yan Family really does have good home training, eh? When the Crown Prince and His Highness are speaking, should a junior like you interject?"

Daohua opened her mouth as if to retort, but swallowed her words before they could escape, instead turning her hopeful eyes towards Prince Shengping, looking the picture of aggrievement.

Seeing this, although Prince Shengping knew she might be acting, he still spoke up for her: "Crown Prince, that was a bit harsh." His daughter-in-law, even if mistaken, should be disciplined by him, her father-in-law. What place did the Crown Prince have to criticize?

Princely Heir Jiang sensed Prince Shengping’s second rebuff and felt displeased. Just as he was about to say something more, Huai En suddenly announced, "Master, the Little Prince has arrived."