A Turtle in a Jar

Youzhou Governor-General's Office. After a hurried journey, Li Yuanfang finally returned to Youzhou City with Princess Li Qingxia and the guards escorting the official silver.

After arranging for the official silver to be inventoried and returned to the treasury, Li Yuanfang hurried back to the Governor-General's Office to report to Di Renjie.

Seeing the travel-worn Li Yuanfang return, Di Renjie said with a smile, "Yuanfang, you have had a hard journey."

Li Yuanfang cupped his hands. "My lord, I have returned. The official silver has been handed over to the treasury officers and silver clerks for a fresh inventory and storage."

Di Renjie praised him, "Well done. Where is the princess?"

Li Yuanfang's cheerful expression abruptly changed. He said in a low voice, "My lord, this young lady is truly difficult to serve. She finds fault with everything and leaves one at a loss."

Di Renjie comforted him, "She was abducted and spent an entire month without seeing daylight. It is understandable that she is upset."

"Yes, my lord. The princess has now taken up residence in the East Flower Hall."

"Good. Let us go see her."

With that, he led Li Yuanfang toward the East Flower Hall.

East Flower Hall. Princess Li Qingxia was inspecting her new quarters. Looking over the room after its careful arrangements, she nodded in satisfaction. "This place is arranged quite well. At least it looks presentable."

She had just sat down and was about to have some tea.

At that moment, the guard at the door called out loudly, "Lord Di has arrived!"

Hearing this, Li Qingxia hurriedly rose to receive him.

The moment Di Renjie entered, he said with a broad smile, "Qingxia, you are back."

Li Qingxia addressed him as her uncle, as a niece should. "Uncle."

Di Renjie asked with