The fragrant powder quickly became a sensation in the capital within days, and the “Snow Moon Fragrance Shop” was bustling with people.
There were simply too few staff in the Princess’s residence, and Di Shengyue searched for a long time but couldn’t find anyone suitable to manage the shop.
However, the elderly Prime Minister Gao timely sent several capable individuals.
“Reporting to the Princess, these individuals are skilled in perfumery, accounting, and management, respectively,” the Prime Minister’s residence steward said, pointing to the people he had brought, and introducing them one by one. “The Prime Minister said that these are family servants from his residence, and the Princess can rest assured.”
“Then I thank my grandfather very much.” Xiao Yinxue’s eyes held a hint of a smile upon hearing that the people were selected by Prime Minister Gao.
Xiao Yinxue did not hesitate at all regarding the people sent by the elderly Prime Minister Gao and quickly arranged for them to manage the shop.
Di Shengyue looked thoughtfully at the several people who were already starting to handle the shop’s affairs.
She looked at Youtao and asked, “How is the Princess’s relationship with Prime Minister Gao?”
“Naturally, it is very close,” Youtao replied with a smile.
“Then why have I not seen the Princess interact with Prime Minister Gao?” Di Shengyue asked.
Prime Minister Gao only had one daughter, the deceased Empress. Xiao Yinxue, as the Empress’s only daughter, should be the most valued by the Prime Minister.
However, whether in her previous life or this one, she felt that the relationship between Xiao Yinxue and the Prime Minister was quite distant.
“After the Empress passed away, the Prime Minister fell seriously ill. He tires easily after speaking just a few sentences, so he doesn’t meet people and doesn’t often allow the Princess to visit him,” Youtao thought for a moment and said, “But every time the Princess goes, the Prime Minister always manages to cheer her up.”
“So that’s how it is,” Di Shengyue nodded understandingly.
She looked at the people sent by Prime Minister Gao, her eyes slightly darkening.
It was said that the elderly Prime Minister Gao had been ill and retired from politics for many years, completely abstaining from state affairs.
She had originally thought that Prime Minister Gao was disheartened and only wanted to enjoy his retirement.
But now, it seemed that was not the case at all.
Prime Minister Gao was very well-informed about the news in the capital.
As soon as Xiao Yinxue needed people, he immediately sent them over.
The fact that the elderly Prime Minister Gao could quickly recruit and send the talent Xiao Yinxue needed in such a short period of time proved that he still held considerable influence, perhaps even more than she had imagined.
In her previous life, she had truly been short-sighted, neglecting such a valuable resource and choosing the Fourth Prince instead.
No matter how well the Fourth Prince promised, he was ultimately an outsider. How could he compare to the stable relationship between Xiao Yinxue and the elderly Prime Minister Gao?
“The Prime Minister also said,” the steward walked up to Di Shengyue and said, bowing slightly, “that the Princess has been married for several days, and it is time for her to bring her husband to visit.”
Di Shengyue heard this and gave the steward a deep look with her profound eyes.
In her previous life, Prime Minister Gao had never suggested meeting her.
Moreover, if Prime Minister Gao wanted to see her, he could have suggested it the second day after their marriage.
The fact that he brought it up at this moment suggested that Prime Minister Gao believed the current her had much to discuss with him.
“Please inform your Prime Minister that in two days, I will accompany the Princess to pay a visit,” Di Shengyue pondered for a moment and said.
“Then I shall await your visit, esteemed sir,” the steward bowed and left.
Di Shengyue sat on the chair, watching Xiao Yinxue skillfully arranging tasks for the people. A hint of tenderness appeared in her eyes. How could she not like this version of Xiao Yinxue?
After all the arrangements were completed, only Di Shengyue and Xiao Yinxue remained in the room.
“Princess, are you tired?” Di Shengyue said softly, pointing to a nearby chair. “Rest for a bit, I’ve poured you a cup of tea.”
Xiao Yinxue nodded. After a busy morning, she indeed felt a bit weary.
She walked up to Di Shengyue, just about to sit down.
Unexpectedly, Di Shengyue stretched out her long arm, pulled the nearby Xiao Yinxue into her embrace, and effortlessly lifted her onto her lap.
“You! What are you doing!” Xiao Yinxue’s cheeks flushed slightly because of this posture.
“Princess, you’ve been busy all morning, aren’t you tired?” Di Shengyue extended her index finger and lightly stroked Xiao Yinxue’s slightly flushed cheek, smiling.
Xiao Yinxue grabbed Di Shengyue’s mischievous hand and said, “I have my own chair.”
As Xiao Yinxue spoke, she tried to get up from Di Shengyue’s lap.
But Di Shengyue held her lower back firmly, making it impossible for her to move.
“That chair is hard and cold. How can it compare to my legs?” Di Shengyue said, while beginning to massage Xiao Yinxue’s shoulders again.
“Only speaking nonsense,” Xiao Yinxue glared at her.
The force of Di Shengyue’s massage was just right, making her so comfortable that she didn’t want to move. Xiao Yinxue half-closed her eyes, enjoying it.
Her current appearance was much like a lazy cat, and Di Shengyue’s eyes were full of tender affection.
“Is it comfortable, Princess?” Di Shengyue asked.
“Hmph, it’s barely acceptable,” Xiao Yinxue glanced at her disdainfully, saying proudly.
Di Shengyue was already used to Xiao Yinxue’s contradictory manner, and the corners of her mouth curved up.
She handed the hot tea next to her to Xiao Yinxue and said, “Princess, freshly brewed tea, would you like to taste it?”
“Hmph. This tea was obviously brewed by Luoxiang.” Although her mouth sounded dismissive, she still reached out and took the teacup from Di Shengyue.
Perhaps because this cup of tea was handed to her by Di Shengyue, Xiao Yinxue felt a faint sweetness in the otherwise bitter tea.
“Princess, I’m thirsty too,” Di Shengyue leaned closer to Xiao Yinxue and said.
“The teacup is right there,” Xiao Yinxue replied.
“Princess, I only prepared tea for you,” Di Shengyue chuckled, the smile in her eyes deepening.
Only then did Xiao Yinxue notice that there was only one teapot on the table.
This Di Shengyue, ever since she called her over to rest, had planned everything perfectly for her!
Xiao Yinxue glared fiercely at Di Shengyue.
Was Di Shengyue’s ability to strategize now entirely focused on her?
“But my hands are currently serving the Princess,” seeing Xiao Yinxue somewhat annoyed, Di Shengyue said half-coquettishly, lightly pinching her shoulder blades a few times. “Princess, would you be willing to feed me?”
This “would you be willing” carried a hint of a playful, almost pleading, tone. Xiao Yinxue’s heart softened, and the words of refusal immediately became impossible to utter.
“Mhm,” she replied almost inaudibly.
Xiao Yinxue brought the teacup in her hand to Di Shengyue’s lips.
The smile on Di Shengyue’s lips grew deeper. Her rosy lips slightly parted, and she took a sip from the place Xiao Yinxue had just drunk from, lightly licking her lower lip, revealing a satisfied smile: “The tea the Princess feeds me is exceptionally sweet.”
Xiao Yinxue’s fair face immediately flushed crimson.
Suddenly, a clamor arose from the street.
Xiao Yinxue hurriedly pushed Di Shengyue away: “I, I’ll go take a look.”
Di Shengyue followed Xiao Yinxue’s steps with a light laugh.
“What’s happening outside, why is it so lively?” Di Shengyue asked Luoxiang.
“Reporting to your grace, the Princess of Wei Kingdom has entered the capital,” Youtao replied.