Chapter 97: Princess Pingyang
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“Forget it, forget it. If she wants to come, just make sure to receive her properly when she arrives.”
Xiao Ming let out a deep sigh.
This Princess Pingyang was neither Xiao Ming’s half-sister nor his elder sister, but rather his aunt—Xiao Wenxuan’s biological younger sister.
Xiao Wenxuan doted on his young sister to an extreme degree, almost to the point of indulgence.
As a result, Princess Pingyang had grown up spoiled and became utterly lawless in Chang’an. Especially after her consort passed away, her reputation for beauty became well known to all.
She associated with people ranging from first-rank officials to street vendors, but with one common requirement—anyone in her circle had to be handsome.
Rumor had it that she even kept male concubines in her residence. In an era like this, Princess Pingyang could be considered a pioneer among women.
It was precisely because of her influence that the women of Chang’an were somewhat more open-minded compared to those elsewhere, which spoke volumes about her impact.
Despite her messy private life, Princess Pingyang was extremely shrewd. It was said that she had amassed great wealth—equivalent to that of a modern-day rich woman. Utilizing her renowned beauty, she maneuvered skillfully in this male-dominated era, which in turn gave her business ventures considerable advantages. While she might not be the wealthiest person in Chang’an, she could certainly rank among the top.
To Xiao Ming, this clever and somewhat modern socialite-like aunt was a difficult person to deal with—she was an expert at adapting to any situation.
Yet, he couldn’t refuse her visit, as he needed an ally in Chang’an.