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

Ren Jingxing narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly:

"The heir of the Marquis of Xuanwei first took the lead in establishing a salt shop, and then led everyone to the Marquis of Anren's residence to buy salt tickets."

In order to help His Majesty implement the salt administration, the Ren family even went so far as to hand over salt shops and salt mines.

However, when it came time for court, the former censor accused the salt shops on Zhuque Street of having illegitimate origins!

The former Vice Minister of Justice even tried to shut down the salt shops without conducting any investigation!

In my opinion, this is Minister Liu trying to use his power to seize the property of the Marquis of Xuanwei!

After all, the Liu family was one of the five major salt merchants!

I'm afraid Lady Wang still harbors resentment towards His Majesty's new policies!

Wang was so angry that she trembled, but she dared not say anything more.

Who dares to say in front of everyone that they resent His Majesty's new policies?

In order to implement this policy, His Majesty even dismissed the prime minister!

Wang dared not say anything more. After a while, she finally realized what had happened.

This newly arrived Princess Xiaoqin actually made a name for herself by using salt coupons!

Then it dawned on her!

No wonder!

They were all people who profited from salt coupons!

These people were standing on the corpses of the five major salt merchants, drinking their blood!

Wang Shi left his seat in shame and anger, heading to another seat.

The remaining people at the table kept guessing.

Why would this newly appointed Princess Xiaoqin speak up for Lady Xuanwei?

Is it solely due to the salt administration?

Lady Li, the wife of Marquis Xuanwei, looked at the filial princess with gratitude.

She suddenly realized how wonderful this princess was.

She's so beautiful and has such a lovely voice.

He was not an incompetent person; he was able to steal the spotlight at the banquet, yet he was so respectful to her!

If my son could marry a wife like that, I'd die happy!

Li reached into her sleeve and pulled out a box of jewelry.

These were originally intended for ladies of noble birth to chat and exchange gifts.

But no one paid any attention to Li, so she simply handed the items over to Wei Xinyan, who had Ren Jingxing's soul residing inside her.

Ren Jingxing was taken aback.

Looking at the jewelry box, he replied:

"I'm sorry, Madam, I have nothing to give in return."

Wei Xinyan's family wealth was simply insufficient to support his return gift.

Li smiled and forcefully pushed the box towards Ren Jingxing:

"Princess, you need not worry. I simply like your personality."

If the princess doesn't mind, then it can simply be considered a gift from an elder to a younger person.

Ren Jingxing accepted the gift and said instinctively:

"Thank you, Mother...Lady of Xuanwei!"

Ren Jingxing blurted out his habitual words without thinking.

Li was stunned for a moment, then naturally couldn't stop smiling.

Could it be that this princess heard about her son's situation?

She's taken a fancy to her own son?

Mrs. Li felt she absolutely had to tell her son this good news!

This filial princess is much better than that Liu Ruyin!

The feast has finally come to an end.

The rewards for the princess title were all distributed in full.

The first change is in the number of units.

Before being granted the title, Wei Xinyan had almost no disposable income, receiving only a dozen or so bolts of ramie silk, gauze, and brocade each year.

It can only be used to maintain a respectable appearance.

However, after being granted the title, Wei Xinyan was directly granted a farmland, with an annual income of one thousand shi of grain and two thousand guan of cash!

This treatment is comparable to that of a minister of the second rank!

Secondly, there was the relocation of the palace.

The Fourteenth Princess's residence was officially moved from the dilapidated and shabby Hanlu Palace to Hanzhang Palace.

The Hanzhang Hall is paved with warm, bluish-gray bricks. In the center of the hall, a yellow wooden screen separates the front and back halls.

In the center is a yellow pear wood desk with simple writing, with only a brush washer and a gilded bronze incense burner on it.

The bed was a rosewood daybed, covered with a light-colored satin cushion.

The study also has an unpainted, undecorated hardwood bookshelf.

"Wow, Hanzhang Hall is so big and beautiful!"

The little maid, Zhu'er, hugged Ren Jingxing and jumped up and down excitedly.

The little rabbit on his chest also made Ren Jingxing's heart flutter.

Ren Jingxing smiled and pinched Zhu'er's cheek, saying:

"This is nothing! Four more maids will be coming to your command later. From now on, you'll be the head maid of Hanzhang Palace!"

The little maid, Zhu'er, stopped immediately. Her eyes widened, her mouth agape, and she pointed at herself incredulously, saying:

"Me? Me?"

Pearl frantically waved her hands and shook her head:

"Princess, I can't!"

"If you can't handle it, those four maids might start bullying me."

The maidservant's expression immediately turned serious:

"Then I must keep a close eye on them!"

In addition to the above, Wei Xinyan was also allowed to study at the academy.

This is the best opportunity to socialize with other princesses and princes and to interact with ministers.

Hopefully, Wei Xinyan can seize this opportunity.

[Currently in a soul swap state, will return to normal in four hours.]

Ren Jingxing had a sudden thought. He glanced at the Empress's Development Record and then began to write down the events of the past ten days.

I wonder if the little princess will be shocked when she finds out she's moved to a new palace.

……

Inside the Xuanwei Marquis's residence, Lady Li spoke of her birthday during dinner.

She said with a mysterious expression:

"At today's birthday banquet, a princess was bestowed with a title, and you'll never guess who it is!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Ren Bing of Xuanwei stroked his beard:

"From the eldest princess to the seventh princess, they have all married. The eighth, ninth, eleventh, and fifteenth princesses all have titles. The tenth princess was banished to a Taoist temple to practice Zen. The most favored sixteenth princess is too young."

Could it be the twelfth princess?

Wei Xinyan never attended the Empress's birthday banquet.

But after thinking about it, she realized that she was currently a princess who had not yet received a title, but who still had a relatively high profile.

There should only be the twelfth princess.

Wei Xinyan nodded as well, then looked at Li Shi.

Li immediately looked up, her face full of mystery, and said:

"It's the Fourteenth Princess, Wei Xinyan, who was bestowed the title of Princess Filial Piety today!"

pat!

Wei Xinyan dropped the chopsticks in her hand to the ground, her eyes widening in disbelief.

She was given the title of Princess Filial Piety?

What did Ren Jingxing do this time?

Sitting in a noble man's mansion, a title falls from the sky?

Ren Bing and Li both looked at Wei Xinyan:

"Jingxing, what's wrong?"

Wei Xinyan hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, shook her head, and said:

"No, nothing. I just heard that the Fourteenth Princess is not favored by the emperor, and I don't know how, but she was given a title."

Upon hearing Wei Xinyan's question, Li Shi became even more enthusiastic.

"You have no idea how formidable Princess Xiaoqin is!"

Others presented gifts such as coral trees and luminous pearls, but His Majesty and the Empress did not utter a single word of praise.

And what was the result? Princess Xiaoqin presented two salt certificates as a congratulatory gift, and His Majesty immediately bestowed upon her the title of "Xiaoqin" (meaning "filial piety").

That concubine even tried to take the opportunity to belittle the princess, but the princess immediately retorted and the emperor punished her by confining her for three days!

Although Li made it sound simple, Wei Xinyan still felt the thrill and excitement involved.

Salt coupons were given as a congratulatory gift at the Empress's birthday banquet?

Anyone would think he's crazy, right?

Ren Jingxing's image as a playboy underwent another change in Wei Xinyan's mind.

Opening salt mines, buying salt tickets, reforming salt administration, and gifting salt tickets.

Could this be Ren Jingxing's ultimate grand strategy?

In a near-desperate situation, he actually managed to break free and earn a title!

For the first time, Wei Xinyan genuinely admired someone.

At this moment, Madam Li suddenly turned to Ren Jingxing and asked:

"Jingxing, what do you think of this Fourteenth Princess?"

Wei Xinyan pursed her lips and nodded seriously:

"He's amazing!"

Wei Xinyan was not referring to himself, but to Ren Jingxing.

As a result, Li asked again:

"Then once you pass the exam and become an official, how about you find a way to marry the Fourteenth Princess?"

Wei Xinyan's eyes widened immediately, and her heart skipped a beat:

"what?"