bookrebus Chapter 250 Nanny Li
Chapter 250 Nanny Li
The news that Princess Fuxi Shen Li was once again rewarded by the emperor was like a thunderclap in spring, instantly causing a stir in the circle of noble ladies in the capital, and became a hot topic on the streets for a while, with its popularity unmatched.
Upon hearing the news, those noble ladies and socialites who usually looked down on others could no longer contain their inner eagerness and carefully prepared invitations, hoping to establish a relationship with this famous county lady, so as to add some glory and topics of conversation in the social scene of the capital.
At this time, Shen Li was sitting leisurely in the Princess Fuxi Mansion, which was supervised by the emperor himself and completed in just a dozen days.
The mansion was decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, and pavilions and towers were arranged in an orderly manner. The garden was full of colorful flowers and green grass, showing the luxury and favor of the royal family everywhere, and Shen Li's mood also became happy and comfortable.
She leaned lazily on the back of the chair, playing with a mutton-fat jade hairpin in her hand. When she heard the maid Chuchun report that many unknown wives and daughters of officials had sent invitations, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
The maid Chuchun stood quietly by, staring at Shen Li intently. Her delicate hands, as delicate as solidified fat, tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.
Chuchun has followed Shen Li for a long time and knows her own county lady's appearance very well. Her mind must be working fast, thinking of a countermeasure.
The social scene in the capital may seem calm, but in fact it is full of undercurrents. If you are not careful, you may get caught up in unnecessary disputes.
Shen Li has always been extremely intelligent, and will not be easily fooled by this sudden "enthusiasm". He will definitely find the most reliable way to deal with this complicated situation.
Nanny Li was dressed in a dark grey palace dress, her posture slightly hunched, but her demeanour revealed a calmness and respectfulness that came from her long time in the palace.
She slowly walked forward, knelt on both knees, performed a standard greeting, and said respectfully: "County Master, I have served in this palace for many years and have seen some of the world.
In my opinion, the county lady can just pick and choose the invitations from these wives of officials and young ladies and there is no need to read every one of them.
Now the county lady is a favorite of the emperor. These people have only heard of the county lady's favor and are rushing to give gifts to curry favor with her.
The hearts of people in this capital are complicated, and there are bound to be those with ill intentions. The county lady must not easily agree to everyone's request just because of a momentary favor."
Nanny Li raised her head, her eyes full of concern and loyalty. She knew very well that although the aristocratic circles in the capital seemed prosperous, they were actually full of calculations and traps. She only wanted to protect Shen Li and not let her get hurt in this world of fame and fortune.
Shen Li stood up, her figure as light as a butterfly. She walked to the window with lotus steps, gently lifted the curtain embroidered with exquisite patterns with her bare hands, and looked casually at the courtyard scenery outside the window, as if thinking about something important.
After a moment, she turned around, her eyes gleaming with cleverness and cunningness, and said to Madam Li:
"Madame Li, please accept these invitations. Send someone to tell them that our Fuxilou branch in Beijing will be grandly opening in half a month. We will host a small banquet at the mansion and invite all the ladies to come and celebrate."
Shen Li's voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried an unquestionable certainty, as if everything was under her control.
Nanny Li was slightly startled, then quickly reacted, saying, "This is a brilliant idea, County Lady! We can reply to the invitation without losing our manners, and we can also use the opening of Fuxilou to see if these people are truly interested in making friends, or if they have other motives."
Shen Li smiled gently, and that smile was like the flowers blooming in spring, bright and moving. She walked back to the table, picked up the teacup on the table, and gently took a sip of the fragrant tea. The fragrance of tea lingered between her lips and teeth, making her eyes clearer.
"That's right, Madam Li. This Fuxilou is quite famous in other places, and now that it's opened in the capital, it's sure to attract a lot of attention."
Those who really want to make friends with me will naturally come to support me, but those who have ulterior motives may back off when they hear that it is a business matter.
Moreover, I can also use this opportunity to expand my network of contacts in the capital, which will facilitate the future development of our Fuxi County Lord's Mansion."
Shen Li's words were clear and each word seemed to contain deep meaning, which made people admire her meticulous thinking.
Nanny Li listened to Shen Li's words and secretly admired her in her heart. Although the county lady was young, she had intelligence and strategy far beyond ordinary people. No wonder she could gain such favor from the emperor.
"I will arrange it right away and will definitely pass on the message. Don't worry, County Lady." Nanny Li bowed respectfully and then withdrew to prepare to reply to the post.
Shen Li looked at the direction where Nanny Li left, narrowed her eyes slightly, and thought to herself: The water in the capital is too complicated, and the forces of all parties are intricate and intertwined. The only way for me to gain a firm foothold in this prosperous capital and carve out a world of my own is to be cautious and take every step carefully.
And this Fuxilou is her first step into the social scene of the capital. Let's see how she plays this game brilliantly.