After swapping bodies with the princess, this prince slaughtered his way through the court and becam

The more Ren Hou disbelieved her, the more embarrassed Shen Shumin felt.

She even dared not look Ren Jingxing in the eye.

"My lord, no, you'll see for yourself when you go over there. The young master really did bring out the refined salt!"

Now even Renhou was a little confused.

He came with a furious, accusatory attitude.

But he was told that his son had taken out the salt.

This made his mood somewhat disjointed.

However, Ren Hou still had some doubts.

When did my son learn to make refined salt?

He knew Ren Jingxing better than anyone else.

They're experts at swindling and cheating.

They might just fool the naive Shen Shumin.

So Ren Hou walked forward to Ren Jingxing's side.

The workers who were surrounding the area immediately made way.

"You actually made it?"

Ren Jingxing was both amused and exasperated.

He first glanced at Shen Shumin.

Shen Shumin immediately blushed and turned her head away.

Then Ren Jingxing glanced at his father, shrugged, and said:

"It's finished! It's over there!"

Ren Jingxing pointed to the bowl containing refined salt.

Ren Hou cast his gaze in that direction, and then looked at the workers around him.

The surrounding workers all nodded in agreement.

Marquis Ren still did not believe it.

He also extended a finger, picked up a little salt, put it in his mouth, and closed his eyes to taste it.

In an instant, a familiar taste exploded on my tongue!

This is definitely not bitter salt; it is refined salt comparable to tribute salt!

If it really was his son who brought this up.

The Marquis of Xuanwei's mansion could even be brought back to life with this technology!

Ren Hou suddenly opened his eyes and found that everyone around him was looking at him.

Ren Hou looked at Ren Jingxing with a serious expression and asked sternly:

"This salt really wasn't taken from your residence?"

Before Ren Jingxing could speak, the surrounding workers defended him:

"My lord, this salt really wasn't brought by the young master."

"We just brought out all this salt; the young master hasn't even touched it!"

"Yes, my lord, please trust the heir apparent!"

"The Crown Prince is truly amazing! This is something only the Crown Prince could accomplish!"

This surprised Ren Hou.

Whether in the Marquis's mansion or on the estate, their own son was the kind of person who was not popular.

It was only because of his exceptional performance in the past few days that the servants of the Marquis's mansion began to respect Ren Jingxing.

Even skilled workers nowadays speak highly of Ren Jingxing.

Then this matter can almost be confirmed.

His son, Ren Jingxing, can indeed extract refined salt from bitter salt!

"Hahaha, I knew it! My son Jingxing is...promising!"

Ren Hou originally wanted to say that he had the appearance of so-and-so.

He thought for a long time but couldn't figure out what kind of skill it was to extract refined salt from bitter salt.

"Alright, since you have a solution, then this bitter salt mine is yours to manage!"

From now on, whatever you want to do, Dad will never stop you again!

"Father, do you keep your word?"

A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!

"Okay! Thank you, Dad!"

It just so happens that Ren Jingxing also has a sinister plan.

If Dad finds out about this plan, he definitely won't let him carry it out.

Now that his father has made a promise, he can't be blamed.

Ren Jingxing found Shen Shumin.

Shen Shumin originally wanted to avoid Ren Jingxing, as she was too ashamed to face him.

"Manager Shen, you will be in charge of this salt mine from now on. You must be careful to keep the secrets of the salt mine from being leaked."

Shen Shumin first blushed and nodded in agreement, then bowed deeply to Ren Jingxing with her hands clasped in respect.

"Your Highness, I had many suspicions about you before, which is why I sent someone to find the Marquis."

I beg Your Highness's forgiveness.

Ren Jingxing naturally said it was no problem.

Shen Shumin's initiative in telling Ren Hou proves her unwavering loyalty to the Ren family.

At this moment, Marquis Ren also came over:

"Shumin, don't worry, you did a good job."

Ren Hou was increasingly satisfied with Shen Shumin.

My son has indeed become more perceptive, but he's still a bit eccentric in his behavior.

Perhaps it takes a woman like Shen Shumin, who is serious, responsible, and a bit stubborn, to manage things.

He suddenly felt that Shen Shumin could be the future mistress of the Marquis's mansion.

"If you ask me, we shouldn't let Shumin be in charge of the saltworks."

"Why don't you come to the Marquis's residence and become Jingxing's study companion?"

For countless men and women in the capital, serving as a tutor in a noble household was an immense honor and opportunity.

Shen Shumin has now shed the stereotypes about Ren Jingxing.

But she was still somewhat reluctant to leave the land where she was born and raised.

Before Shen Shumin could answer, Ren Jingxing refused on her behalf:

"Oh, then there's no need!"

The saltworks are still in their initial stages and cannot function without the supervision of outstanding individuals like Manager Shen.

If we want Master Shen to come to our residence to accompany me in my studies, it will be at least... at least ten days from now!

Ren Jingxing did not dislike Shen Shumin.

But he has no interest in studying at all right now.

What if Shen Shumin went to the Ren family to accompany her studies, while he, the heir, was wandering around outside?

His father might force him to go back to school, and then the truth would be revealed.

Let Shen Shumin accompany the Fourteenth Princess in her studies!

After considering it for a moment, Ren Hou realized that this was indeed the case.

According to Mr. Li Zhou, his precious son passing the county examination was a sure thing.

He had Shen Shumin accompany him during his studies in order to help his son develop a romantic relationship with his mother.

But feelings can be cultivated slowly, and the salt field can't be delayed!

"Fine, since you put it that way, let's do it in ten days."

Ren Hou casually gave a couple of instructions to be careful, and then left the estate.

He was to tell his wife the good news about the saltworks.

This way, his beloved wife could wear one more hairpin in her hair.

Shen Shumin looked at Ren Jingxing with some surprise.

Ren Jingxing's image in Zhuangzi's works has always been that of a scoundrel who indulges in all sorts of vices, including drinking, gambling, and womanizing.

Shen Shumin said without any boasting that some people who had been to the palace said she was more beautiful than the concubines and princesses in the palace.

As a result, this dissolute young master, who was so promiscuous that he even demolished a brothel, became a playboy.

They're actually unwilling to let her be their study companion?

Could it be that the young master's previous womanizing was all an act?

The previous misunderstanding of Ren Jingxing, coupled with Ren Jingxing's methods of extracting refined salt from bitter salt.

There was also the awkwardness when Ren Hou arrived, and the guilt towards Ren Jingxing.

A mix of emotions finally made Shen Shumin a little curious about Ren Jingxing.

What kind of person is this rumored ultimate good-for-nothing playboy?

……

The Cold Dew Palace, the inner palace of the Great Wei Dynasty.

Wei Xinyan was sitting in his seat, carefully reading the county examination essays from previous years.

She was deprived of her teacher's guidance for ten days.

Therefore, she must work twice as hard for the next ten days.

You must pass the county examination; you absolutely cannot disappoint your parents... Your Excellency and Madam!

Just then, the voice of the little maid Zhu'er suddenly came from outside the hall:

"Princess! Something terrible has happened!"

Pearl's face was pale as she hurriedly ran into the palace.

Wei Xinyan frowned slightly, and her heart jumped:

"Don't panic, Pearl, what's wrong?"

After catching her breath, Pearl pointed outside the hall and said loudly:

"Princess, something terrible has happened! The ladies-in-waiting from the Imperial Ceremonial Bureau have arrived!"

Wei Xinyan's pupils contracted, and her face turned pale:

"What?!"