Chapter 113: Failed to get the word out

Nanny Zhao and Mo Yi did not wait to be summoned by the emperor.

But the only one who came was Lady Zhuang.

For some reason, Ms. Zhuang's face turned pale, her voice became weak, and there was sweat on her forehead.

"Her Majesty said that today's business is over, so she asked Madam Zhao and Miss Mo to go back first. In the carriage, there is the Queen's reward to Miss Mo."

Aunt Zhao gestured to Mo Yi, and she also bowed to the main hall: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

Is this the end of it? Mo Yi was relieved: That's great.

She immediately bowed to the main hall and said, "Thank you, Madam Queen, for your reward!"

Lady Zhuang turned and left.

"Let's go! Let's leave the palace!" Nanny Zhao whispered to Mo Yi.

After leaving the palace, Mo Yi was obviously relaxed.

As he walked, he looked around: "Mammy, do all the ladies live here?"

Zhao Ma said, "Yes. The Empress Dowager lives in Zhengyang Palace, the Empress Dowager lives in Ci'an Palace. The Imperial Concubine lives in Fengyi Palace. From here is the Virtuous Concubine..."

Nanny Zhao indicated the direction with her eyes.

Mo Yi looked at those magnificent, luxurious or peculiar buildings. "These palaces, I have seen them in books before, but they are not described enough. Mammy, there are still people in the world who live like this!"

Although the emperor didn't see it, today's matter had been completed smoothly, and Nanny Zhao felt a little relieved.

He was very kind to Mo Yi and introduced everything to her as they walked.

"Zhengyang Palace is closest to the front hall! When the emperor comes through the main gate, he must pass by here first."

"But the distance between the halls is so far! Wouldn't it be very tiring to walk all the way?"

"The Emperor and his empresses have their own carriages, but the ladies, maids and eunuchs will have to go on their own! It's a long way, hot in summer and cold in winter, it's not pleasant!"

"I won't get tired of walking there every day!" Mo Yi looked around. "Just now in the Queen's main hall, I didn't dare to look straight at her. But the side halls are full of good things! How much silver must have been piled up to build them!"

Zhao Mama felt that she was a little surprised. "It's a lot of money, but taste is more important. Those things, the materials and workmanship, are all things that can be passed down for generations."

After a while, Mo Yi suddenly said, "Mammy, Princess Yu'an is so kind! I thought a princess would be so proud that she would become a fairy in the sky!"

Nanny Zhao smiled and said nothing.

"The Queen is also very kind. It's really different from what I imagined!"

"What do you think?"

"It's hard to explain, but it's definitely the kind that makes people afraid to speak! But this time, the princess let me sit next to her and held my hand while talking!" She raised her hand, but didn't look at it, but just stared at Nanny Zhao.

So, she did not miss the momentary frown on Zhao Ma's brow, although she didn't know what it meant.

"Then, can you tell me why they are like this?" Madam Zhao asked softly.

"The Queen and the Princess, isn't this what they usually do?" Mo Yi asked curiously.

"You can't say that I can't do it...it depends on who is right!" Nanny Zhao said without any attitude.

"But, today, Her Royal Highness the Princess was so nice to me and even said that she would send me an invitation to her house. Is this because of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi?"

"It's hard to say!" After Zhao Ma Ma replied, she suddenly said meaningfully: "Regarding Master Xu... you didn't tell the truth in front of the princess..."

Mo Yi was startled: "Mammy!"

Looking at Nanny Zhao's expression, Mo Yi swallowed nervously. She had been in contact with this person for more than ten days.

I usually think I have a way of judging people, but at this moment I can't tell what she means...

"Don't be afraid, I'm not going to expose you. Can you tell me what you were thinking at the time?"

Mo Yi didn't dare to say it.

At this moment, the two of them walked into the garden again. Here, some women were admiring the plum blossoms, and their laughter could be heard faintly.

"Don't want to say?" Nanny Zhao looked into the distance.

Mo Yi thought about it and finally told the truth: "When I saw the princess, I felt that she must be very proud with her appearance and temperament." Thinking of the several palace maids in the room, standing there and not daring to speak, "So, she was so kind to me, which was unexpected. I couldn't help but be more cautious. I was afraid that I might lose my manners accidentally. Also, if the princess asked... it felt a little... how should I put it?"

She walked forward.

Nanny Zhao didn't urge her either.

"It's a bit strange. I was afraid of saying more and making more mistakes, so I played dumb."

Madam Zhao smiled and said, "You have already met Master Xu. Aren't you afraid that she will punish you after she knows the truth?"

"How could she know? Besides, I could also say that there were so many people coming to our house during the New Year, and a stranger, who was my future brother-in-law, didn't make sense for me to ask around or keep an eye on him!"

"Oh." Nanny Zhao agreed without commenting.

"Mammy, am I doing the right thing?"

"Very good! When you don't understand the situation clearly, you should leave yourself some room. Don't say anything that could easily lead to misunderstanding or exaggerate. Later, when we talked about the appearance of you sisters, you also said it very well! As the saying goes, don't be humble or overbearing!"

"Mammy, Princess Yu'an seems to like laughing a lot... Is she the elder sister of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi?"

Nanny Zhao's face suddenly turned cold, with disdain on the corners of her mouth: "Our Prince of Qi is the legitimate son of the Emperor's original wife, Empress Huiren. The Empress gave birth to two sons and one daughter. Princess Ming'an is the elder sister of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi. Remember this, don't forget it again!" Her tone was also very stern.

Princess Yu'an is kind and loves to laugh?

Just imitating others!

Looking at the garden in front of him, a cheerful and pleasant voice rang in his ears: "My favorite Aunt Zhao, look what delicious food I brought for you? Dongfang bought it from the West Square and brought it in secretly!"

As if this sentence was ridiculous, she chuckled for a long time before saying, "I'll give you a pack, but don't tell big brother! Humph! Big brother, every time there is something delicious, he eats it first and then scolds me!"

"...That's the kindness in one's bones!" Aunt Zhao murmured in a daze.

"Mammy?" Mo Yi looked at her face and felt a little worried.

"Nothing! Miss Mo, there is no kindness without reason in this world. Although I don't know the reason at the moment, there must be one. So, once you enter the palace, there will be no trivial matters. You should say some nonsense that will not make mistakes, and you can't open your heart to others!"

"Oh." In fact, Mo Yi seemed to understand, but she thought to herself: Once I leave the palace today, I will never be able to get back in in this life, so I have to take a good look.

Suddenly, someone called softly, "Madam Zhao!?"

Nanny Zhao turned around and saw: Concubine Tian from the Prince of Qi’s mansion.

"Empress Concubine!" Madam Zhao bowed.

Concubine Tian was dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling. She returned the greeting lightly: "I saw you from afar and thought I was dazzled!"

Mo Yi followed suit and saluted, stealing a glance at the man.

At first glance, I saw the emerald green beads on her neck. They were big and round, and green like water. What a wonderful thing!

I saw it in Qizhen Pavilion, but I didn’t dare to ask the price…

The concubine has fair skin and is not very beautiful, but the way she dresses... she is really generous!

"Is the concubine here for the banquet?" asked Madam Zhao.

"Yes. Shao caught a cold today, so Concubine Feng didn't come. I came here by myself! Mammy, this girl is..." Concubine Tian likes gossip.

"My Lady, I have official business to attend to, so it's not convenient for me to chat with you!"

This is obviously a lack of respect!

Mo Yi thought to herself: Aunt Zhao is so amazing!

Concubine Tian didn't mind at all, and quickly responded with a smile, "Madam, please be busy first, we will talk when we return home!"

Nanny Zhao bowed and left with Mo Yi.

"Such a little girl... Whose daughter is she? Why is Aunt Zhao bringing her along?"

Concubine Tian watched them go away, murmuring...

(End of this chapter)