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Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng was overjoyed and quickly got up to leave, saying, "Alright, I'll go arrange it right away."

As long as I can see my daughter and give her some careful instructions, I can at least make her suffer less in the Princess's residence.

Before she could even step out the door, Minister Zheng suddenly called out to her again: "Wait. No, I'll go with you. Have someone send a note ahead, saying we'll pay our respects this afternoon. This matter should be done sooner rather than later; the longer it's delayed, the more displeased His Highness will become."

He paused, then said, "Prepare another two thousand taels of silver, and say it's for the expenses Jie'er incurred at the mansion."

Madam Zheng was taken aback, a look of hesitation on her face: "Two thousand taels? Sir, isn't that a bit too much?"

"I'm afraid it's not enough." Vice Minister Zheng gave a bitter smile, his eyes full of helplessness. "Who is the Princess? Does she lack this little bit of silver? But if you give her too little, she will feel that we are looking down on her and being perfunctory; if you give her too much, I, as a Vice Minister of Revenue, cannot explain where the silver came from."

Two thousand taels, no more, no less, just right. Listen to me, go and prepare it.

Madam Zheng responded and was about to leave when she suddenly turned back and asked, "Master, should we send Cui'er over as well? With her by our side, she can at least help out..."

"No, I won't take her." Minister Zheng waved his hand. "If any one of those maids could have persuaded her, why would she have run away? They're all useless! Taking them to the Princess's residence would only cause more trouble."

Madam Zheng dared not say anything more and could only follow the instructions to prepare.

She first sent someone to the Princess's residence to deliver a visiting card, and then led her maid to Zheng Jie's room to pack a large, full box, which she had loaded onto the carriage.

She took out another two thousand taels of silver notes, sealed them in a red envelope, and kept them close to her body.

After lunch, Minister Zheng and his wife rode in a carriage to the Princess's residence.

The carriage stopped in front of the Princess's residence. Minister Zheng got out of the carriage, took a deep breath, stepped onto the stone steps, and knocked on the door knocker.

After a long while, the door opened a crack, and a doorman poked his head out, asking indifferently, "Who are you looking for?"

Zheng, the Vice Minister, hurriedly smiled and said, "Please inform Your Highness that Zheng Huai'an, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and his wife are here to see Your Highness and express their gratitude for your care of my daughter."

The doorman said "Oh," but didn't move.

The steward behind Minister Zheng immediately stepped forward, took out a purse, stuffed it into the gatekeeper's hand, and said, "Thank you for your trouble, sir."

The gatekeeper weighed the purse in his hand before turning around and going inside to report.

Before long, the gatekeeper returned and said to Minister Zheng, "His Highness is taking a nap and it is inconvenient to disturb him. Please wait a moment, Minister Zheng and his wife."

Minister Zheng then gave the steward a wink, and the steward quickly slipped another purse over, smiling as he said, "It's so cold outside, thank you for your trouble, young man. Would you do me the favor and let my master and mistress wait inside?"

The gatekeeper tucked the purse into his pocket before opening the door and saying, "Come in, wait in the gatehouse, and don't wander around."

Minister Zheng and his wife were led into a side room next to the gatehouse.

The room contained only a square table and a few benches, with a row of fire walls built in the corner, which made it quite warm.

Minister Zheng and his wife sat down on the long bench, and the gatekeeper, considering the money, poured them a cup of hot tea.

Minister Zheng picked up his hot tea, took a sip, frowned, and tentatively asked the gatekeeper, "I heard that the princess was unwell a few days ago. Is she feeling better now?"

The gatekeeper shook his head, sighed, and said in a low voice, "To be honest, Lord Zheng, the princess's high fever has been recurring and won't go down. Several imperial physicians have been treated, but none of them have been able to cure her. His Highness is currently sending people everywhere to search for renowned doctors."

Minister Zheng's heart stirred, but he did not show it on his face. He simply said, "The princess is a lucky person and will surely turn misfortune into good fortune."

The gatekeeper didn't want to say anything more to him, so he waved his hand and left.

The two waited for more than an hour. Madam Zheng tried to speak several times, but was silenced by Zheng Shilang's glare.

Just as the two were growing impatient, a female official finally appeared at the door and said to them, "Lord Zheng, Madam Zheng, His Highness has awakened. Please follow me."

Minister Zheng and his wife quickly got up and followed the female official through several corridors to the main courtyard's warm pavilion.

After the female official went in to announce their arrival, she invited the two of them inside.

The two entered the warm pavilion, where they saw the Princess sitting on the couch, casually flipping through a book. She didn't even lift her eyelids when the two entered.

Zheng, the Vice Minister, took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and said humbly, "Your subject, Zheng Huai'an, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, pays respects to Your Highness the Princess. I apologize for the intrusion in requesting an audience and for causing you any trouble."

Hearing that my daughter was a guest at Your Highness's residence, my wife and I came to express our gratitude and bring some daily necessities for her.

Lady Zheng also curtsied and said, "This humble woman greets Your Highness."

The eldest princess raised her head, stared at the two men for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Lord Zheng has arrived quickly."

Minister Zheng's heart tightened, and he quickly stood up to reply, "It was Your Highness's consideration that led you to send someone to inform me, which is how I learned that my daughter is at Your Highness's residence. My daughter is young and ignorant, and has a mischievous nature. If she has done anything wrong, I hope Your Highness will forgive her."

As he spoke, he took out the red envelope from his sleeve and presented it with both hands. "This is the money my daughter spent at your residence. It is a small token of my respect. Please accept it, Your Highness."

The lady-in-waiting beside her stepped forward, took the red envelope, and placed it on the tea table next to the princess.

The princess didn't even glance at him, and simply said, "Lord Zheng, you're too kind. I'm an old acquaintance of the Prince of Zhennan, and it's only my duty to look after his future princess."

Miss Zheng is straightforward and frank, which I greatly admire. To help her better manage the inner quarters of the Prince of Zhennan's residence in the future, I have specially arranged for Granny Zhao from my own household to teach her manners. Lord Zheng and Madam Zheng can rest assured.

When Madam Zheng heard the name Zhao Mama, her expression changed, and she opened her mouth but didn't dare to speak.

Minister Zheng, however, remained expressionless and bowed, saying, "Your Highness has gone to so much trouble. My daughter is unruly, and it is her good fortune to have Your Highness's personal nanny to teach her."

My daughter left home in a hurry and didn't take any everyday items. My wife packed a suitcase of clothes for her. I wonder if that's convenient?

The princess finally raised her hand, signaling the lady-in-waiting to accept the gifts.

The female official went out and gave an order, and then an old woman went to the carriage at the door to move boxes.

The warm pavilion fell silent again. After a long silence, the eldest princess spoke again: "Lord Zheng, there are some things I shouldn't have said. But since Miss Zheng is staying at my residence, I'll say a few more words."

Minister Zheng quickly replied humbly, "Your Highness, please speak."

The princess's tone suddenly turned cold: "Lord Zheng, I have put a lot of thought into the marriage of the second young lady of your household. Although the Prince of Zhennan is a bit old, he will be the principal wife after all."

It's much better than being from a humble family. It's a blessing for your Zheng family that the Prince of Zhennan has taken a liking to her.

It's understandable that the second young lady is too young to understand these things. But Lord Zheng, you should understand.

"You couldn't find her the other day, but I found her for you. I'll let her stay at my residence for a while to teach her some principles of being a wife, which can be considered as helping you with this final step. Lord Zheng, you won't think I'm meddling, will you?"

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