When Prince Kang heard this, his mood got even better. This was a sign the Princess was softening; if it went on like this, her anger would soon disappear.
"Good, then off you go, I won't see you out." The Princess burst out laughing, then, seeing Prince Kang frozen in place, added, "Oh, these grapes are decent. Chun Lan, prepare a plate for the Prince to take back with him."
Prince Kang's expression eased again.
And so, Prince Kang went back to the front courtyard with the grapes and had the Housekeeper send ten thousand taels to the Princess.
...
After the Housekeeper had delivered the silver notes and left, Chun Lan said in a low voice, "Princess, what Steward Chen said should be true."
"It is true." The Princess smiled. "Concubine Qin wants my shop; she sent the Prince over to ask me for it."
"But the Prince never brought it up. Does that mean, in his heart, you're still the most important, Princess?" Chun Lan said, a bit delighted.
