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This was a eunuch.
After pondering for a moment, she revealed a hint of sorrow and said, "I have long heard the Crown Prince mention you, an elder who has served him from the palace to the Prince's residence.
You have worked hard to maintain the dignity of the Prince's residence. Though the Crown Prince has passed, with me and you here, the Prince's residence will not fall apart."
Sun Zhengliang's eyes widened slightly. The calm demeanor he had just moments ago was now replaced with reddened eyes!
He had indeed served Xiao Yu since he was a young prince, remaining loyal to him throughout. When the news of Xiao Yu's death reached him, he was overwhelmed with grief.
Knowing full well that the Prince's residence would inevitably decline, he still refused to leave. For three years, he had devoted himself to protecting the residence, not seeking any reward but merely wanting to contribute his share.
He never expected that the Princess would not only mention that the Crown Prince had spoken of him but also affirm his efforts!
This acknowledgment filled him with emotion; how could he not be moved? In an instant, he felt that all his hard work had been worth it.
Rumors of the Prince and Princess's bond circulated in the capital, and he had been somewhat skeptical. Now, he fully recognized Song Feiwan and regarded her as his own kin!
His attitude towards Song Feiwan shifted from formal to one of respect and gratitude. He clenched his jaw and bowed deeply to her: "We servants have merely done what we ought to do. Your compassion for the Crown Prince is truly touching and admirable!
To have Your Highness is a blessing for both the Prince's residence and us servants! The Crown Prince in heaven would surely be pleased!"
The others followed suit, bowing in unison and exclaiming, "Your Highness is wise!"
Listening to Sun Zhengliang's impassioned words, Song Feiwan knew her guess had been correct. This man was indeed Xiao Yu's close attendant, perhaps even his confidant.
With his loyalty, her actions leveraging the power of the Prince's residence would be much smoother.
Once everyone had settled down, Song Feiwan publicly rewarded the maid Fangfei. She was the one whom Song Feiwan had intended to bribe, planning to tamper with her ceremonial attire.
Fangfei was a servant born into the household; her parents had passed away due to illness. She was born with a slight limp, which made her a target for disdain. Such a servant, regardless of whose presence she was in, was never favored and was often assigned the dirtiest and most laborious tasks.
Today, however, Song Feiwan not only praised her for her loyalty and cleverness but also bestowed upon her a reward of ten taels of silver! Fangfei, who had always been looked down upon, had never experienced such glory. Overwhelmed with emotion, tears streamed down her face as she repeatedly thanked Song Feiwan, vowing to remain loyal to her for life.
The other servants watched in envy as they observed Fangfei's unexpected fortune. Seizing the moment, Song Feiwan addressed the servants of the Chen Wang Mansion, outlining her rules.
"In this palace, everyone will be treated equally. If you perform well in the future, you too will receive rewards like Fangfei."
Upon hearing this, the servants of the Chen Wang Mansion exchanged eager glances, their eyes sparkling with hope. This was wonderful news; they too had a chance! They resolved to perform exceptionally well before the princess from now on.
Standing aside, Sun Zhengliang observed how Song Feiwan managed to unite everyone in the mansion with just a few words. He felt both admiration and pride swell within him. Truly, she was the woman favored by His Highness Chen Wang! She would be someone worth serving loyally.
With her goals achieved, Song Feiwan signaled for the other servants to leave, keeping only Sun Zhengliang behind to discuss the current situation of the mansion.
Sun Zhengliang reported, "All the servants are under your watchful eye, my lady. Before His Highness passed away, he commanded a thousand soldiers who have now been integrated into the Imperial Guard; their military tokens are with the Noble Consort."
As for the inheritance left by Xiao Yu, Sun Zhengliang had also managed to compile part of it.
Song Feiwan gazed at the stack of documents piled up to half her height and gasped inwardly. This was only a portion? Just how powerful and influential had Xiao Yu been?
She silently marveled at her newfound fortune as her heart raced with excitement.
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