The Intelligence Network Is Established
Xenia burst into tears of joy—finally, she’d found the perfect protector. Now she could give the girls at Moonlight Pavilion the answer they’d been waiting for!
From now on, with Moonlight Pavilion backed by Prince of Qin's Manor, no one would dare treat them like easy prey, just waiting for a bite of the profits!
And as for their mistress, Princess Lily Hayes—she was a woman, kind and wise. With her in charge, their worries were over for good.
Xenia had come prepared. She immediately handed over the Moonlight Pavilion’s grand seal to Lily Evans, making her the official owner. From now on, everyone at Moonlight Pavilion would answer to Lily’s orders.
Seeing how excited Xenia was, Lily let her sit down to calm herself, then turned to Mrs. Penny: “Mrs. Penny, with your experience and insight, you’re the perfect manager for Moonlight Pavilion. I’m putting you in charge from now on.”
Mrs. Penny smiled and replied, “Yes, Your Highness. I promise not to let you down.”
Then Mrs. Penny, still smiling, took Xenia’s hand and said, “Sister Xenia, I’m Peony. With Princess Lily here, no one will ever bully us again.”
Xenia hurriedly bowed to Mrs. Penny. Since Mrs. Penny was personally appointed by Lily to manage Moonlight Pavilion, she would handle daily operations, while Xenia would oversee internal affairs. The two would be working together a lot from now on, so it was good to get acquainted early.
Now that they were all on the same team, Xenia took the initiative: “Your Highness, when we worked for the previous mistress, our job was to gather intelligence. Do you have any new instructions?”
Lily immediately understood that Xenia was sharp—she knew the real value of Moonlight Pavilion wasn’t just the money, but the intelligence network.
This intelligence network reached everyone—from high-ranking royals to humble street vendors. Anyone who came to Moonlight Pavilion for entertainment could pick up a bit of news.
Lily nodded approvingly at Xenia and said, "Keep up the intelligence work, and discuss the details with Mrs. Penny. If you need people or money, just let me know—your mistress is wealthy and not worried about Moonlight Pavilion’s expenses. From now on, the silver you earn here stays with you and your sisters. Make sure the girls eat well and dress nicely. They've suffered enough, so we ought to treat them kindly."
Xenia was moved to tears—she had truly chosen the right mistress!
The previous mistress demanded both intelligence and silver, setting monthly quotas. If the girls couldn't meet the targets, everyone suffered.
But Princess Lily was generous and didn't care about silver. Instead, she cared about the girls and wanted them to live better lives.
Xenia made up her mind—she would work hard for her mistress and never let her down.
"Xenia, go to the barracks and fetch your brother. We'll discuss the details tomorrow—there's plenty of time. Reuniting with your brother comes first," Lily said. "I'll send someone to escort you. He's in the Prince's army, so you'll have no trouble. With the contract in hand, just show up and you'll be able to take him—no one will stop you."
"Thank you, Mistress!" Xenia bowed, clutching her brother's contract, and, guided by a servant from the Prince's Manor, hurried off to the barracks to fetch him.
After Xenia left, Mrs. Penny covered her mouth and laughed, "Princess Consort, ever since Miss Lana disappeared, the Prince has worried about not having enough covert agents in the city's pleasure houses. It's hard to infiltrate these places quickly, but you managed to acquire a ready-made intelligence network—loyal and reliable. You're truly amazing."