Li Xiang knew about this matter before, but this was a matter between sisters after all. Even if Li Xiang wanted to intervene, he couldn't. Moreover, this was in line with the rules of that era. If Li Xiang acted recklessly, it would cause discord between the sisters and even make them enemies.
Now, taking this opportunity, Li Xiang put this small farm of 3,000 acres into Cheng Ying's hands. This can be regarded as giving Cheng Ying some private property and some income every month.
Li Xiang's farm is different from other farms. Every month, some strange things come out, which are vegetables or other fruits that are not available in this era. There are also some greenhouses, so he can make a lot of money every month. With this money, Cheng Ying can do what she wants and doesn't have to watch her sister live every month.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
The reward from Li Xiang was not very ostentatious, but it could solve a big problem for Cheng Ying. It was also a little secret between the couple. If he gave her money directly, Cheng Ying might not be able to keep it.
"There are some things I won't tell you, and you all understand. Keep everything that happened today to yourself. If anyone dares to say anything, the Empire will exile you to any place they can, and your entire family will be exiled along with you."
Li Xiang looked at the servants around Cheng Ying. Although these people were Cheng Ying's confidants, they were brought up by Cheng Yaojin after all. If one or two of them went back and said something wrong, it was estimated that both of them would be in trouble today.
Seeing the fierce expression on Li Xiang's face, these people kept saying that they didn't dare. There were indeed one or two spies among them, who were watching both Li Xiang and Cheng Ying.
After hearing what Li Xiang said, these people naturally didn't dare to act recklessly. Although this was their son-in-law, he was also the grandson of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. If you make him unhappy, he can find any excuse to send you to the frontier. Don't think this is a joke.
It has been clearly seen in the farm just now that there are still a few disobedient servants here. They have now settled down in the farm and work most of the day. Except for sleeping time, the rest of the time is busy. Moreover, without orders, they can't even go out. If you want to do so, you can just disobey Li Xiang's orders.
After arranging these things, Li Xiang immediately went to Changsun Pingting without wasting any time.
When Li Xiang came to Changsun Pingting, he saw Qian Ping, whom he had not seen for a long time.
After returning from Nanzhao Kingdom, Li Xiang arranged Qian Ping to work for Changsun Pingting. In addition to the huge business empire requiring someone to be in charge, the most important thing was that there had to be someone who could get things done.
Li Xiang wanted to avoid those things in the harem, but how could he avoid them when he was in the power circle? Even if you arranged everything very well, there would always be someone who could interfere. Li Xiang didn't want these things to get out of hand, so he could only arrange for an old man in the palace to keep these disasters out so that his children and women would not be implicated.
"You've worked hard recently, and this prince has seen it all. Your nephew from your hometown is quite good. You can adopt him as your son. In the future, you'll have someone to take care of you in your old age."
Li Xiang knew what these eunuchs were thinking, so he asked Qian Ping to choose a young nephew from his hometown, who has already started attending school.
"That's just a matter of your Highness's word. My life depends entirely on your Highness's orders."
After experiencing what happened last time, Qian Ping has learned his lesson. He naturally knows whose orders are the most important in the Eastern Palace. Crown Prince Li Chengqian is just a cover. If he still hesitates like before, he will not even have the chance to repent.
This opportunity did not fall from the sky. Qian Ping had worked hard in Nanzhao Kingdom for a long time to win it. If he didn't even have such an opportunity, he would be an old eunuch with no one to rely on in the future, without any relatives around him. How miserable it would be.
"He should graduate from the academy this year and go straight into the army. I can't say for sure about his future, but as long as he follows the rules, his chances of success will be better than others. He'll also have no problem providing for your retirement."
After hearing this, Qian Ping no longer had anything to worry about. This was definitely an official position. In this day and age, this was a step up to the top. Moreover, it was directly arranged by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As long as nothing went wrong on his side, this kid would become an official of the fifth or sixth rank in the future. Wouldn't that be easy? There were many such officials in the entire Tang Empire.
After resolving Qian Ping's issue, Li Xiang walked to the back under his guidance. At this moment, Changsun Pingting was already waiting in the house. Judging from her figure, she was about to give birth and had become a lot plumper.
When she saw Li Xiang, tears almost came out of Changsun Pingting's eyes, so Qian Ping gave a look and the others left, and the two of them could express their true feelings.
Half an hour passed before Changsun Pingting finally came over and leaned in Li Xiang's arms to talk for a while. It was not yet time for dinner. Li Xiang had already given instructions beforehand, and as the weather was getting colder, he asked someone to prepare a mutton pot.
"You know what? When I heard a daughter was born in the palace, I was extremely nervous. I wish your wife could give birth to a son. If it was a legitimate eldest son, I wouldn't be so scared."
Changsun Pingting was telling the truth. If Cheng Luan gave birth to a legitimate eldest son, then the other children would definitely be spared. After all, Cheng Luan's position was already secure.
But now she has only one daughter, and no one knows what the lady of the house is thinking. What's going on with Changsun Pingting is no secret either. As long as you take the trouble to find out, you can find out immediately.
Then again, when did Chang'an City have any secrets?
"Don't worry, I'll be staying in the capital for a while and will come to your side from time to time. Besides, don't act so weak, you're not here for nothing."
Hearing what Li Xiang said, Changsun Pingting's face flushed, and she looked even more attractive like a pregnant woman. However, Li Xiang told himself in his heart that he must control himself now...
