The masters of the manor left in a hurry, and even the young masters went to the estate with them.

So they overlooked one problem: the palace had selected two princesses, and they were entering the mansion today.

Unfortunately, nobody took this seriously.

If the Princess Consort were here, the morning and evening glows around her would have been taken care of. After all, the courtyard had already been prepared, and she could have simply ordered the kitchen to prepare a feast to entertain them.

But unexpectedly, the matter of going to the manor came up at this critical juncture, and as a result, the task of settling the new princess fell to Princess Liu and Princess Song.

They had long been aware of the situation in the inner quarters; no one could compete with Chun Fujin anymore. In addition, they were all getting older and had given up on those thoughts, somewhat like lazy bums in the workplace who wanted to give up. At this time, they just hoped that the new colleague would not be a troublemaker.

Otherwise, if he angered Consort Chun, it would cause another uproar and trouble, and if it affected him, his peaceful life would be over.

Nobody wants another Niohuru clan member to emerge.

Therefore, on the day the new princess was welcomed, the women from the back courtyard were the most complete.

Seeing the two young and fresh figures, everyone felt a little uneasy.

The two women, whose beauty has faded, have already broken up; their relationship is over. But these two newcomers are out of the picture either. It all depends on whether they can come to terms with it in the future.

The two new princesses, one surnamed Guo and the other surnamed Gu, spoke softly and gently, sounding like Han women. As for their beauty, they were naturally quite beautiful, but having seen someone as elegant and charming as Consort Chun, they seemed rather bland and uninteresting.

So far, they seem to be behaving quite well and behaving honestly, not daring to talk too much or look around. Everyone felt reassured, thinking that as long as they behaved themselves, that would be fine.

Geng Gege pursed her lips and brought over two more saw-mouth gourds.

Liu Gege is not young anymore. When she smiles, there are many fine lines on her face. Compared with the two newcomers, she seems to be from a different generation.

She held the two princesses' hands, speaking with particular kindness and gentleness: "Unfortunately, the masters have all gone to the estate today, but before the Fujin left, she specifically instructed that a feast be prepared to welcome the two new sisters. Please don't be shy, these are all family."

Guo and Gu had lived in the same house during the imperial concubine selection. They were similar in temperament and shared a bond from living together, so they were closer.

Both of them smiled shyly and replied softly, "Thank you, Sister Liu."

The kitchen is unusually quiet today. The masters are all gone, and the head chefs have all been transferred. The only thing to do is prepare meals for these princesses.

The princess was kind and gentle, and she even left two large baskets of crabs, which were just the right amount to steam in a steamer and serve directly on the table. With a little decoration of chrysanthemums or something similar, it was both elegant and charming.

Crabs should be eaten with Shaoxing wine. Given the example of Geng Gege getting drunk after drinking two cups of Qiulu Bai last time, Liu Gege was also keeping an eye on her this time and not letting her drink too much. She even teased her, saying, "Geng sister is quite greedy. She was so cute and adorable when she got drunk last time. This time I have to keep an eye on you so that you don't accidentally fall into the ditch again when you go back to the courtyard."

Wu Gege continued to tease her as usual: "That's just how she is, she can't hold back even a little bit of her own thoughts."

Geng Gege immediately glared back, and seeing that things weren't going well, Liu Gege quickly tugged at her: "Look at what Wu sister is saying. The main characters today are the new Guo sister and Gu sister. Don't let them laugh at us and think that we older sisters are disrespectful."

After saying that, Liu Gege poured half a cup of wine for the two new princesses: "They are both straightforward and love to joke, so don't learn from them. You should behave yourselves and not cause trouble for your masters. That's the best way. The Fujin and the Prince will love you even more."

Guo Gege nodded obsequiously in agreement, and Gu Gege dared not say anything more.

The others were a little puzzled. Usually, when a newcomer entered the manor, they would be arrogant for a while, each of them clinging to the Prince, thinking that they could rise to the top and win the master's favor in one fell swoop. Why were these two different? They were like clumsy quails.

After the banquet, the two returned to the Yunqi Courtyard that had been prepared for them.

Guo Gege was exhausted after a long day and wanted to relax, but she forced herself to chat with the two maids instead.

The maid who spoke first was named Hongxing. She was quick-witted and immediately brought hot water: "Your Highness must be tired. I brought hot water earlier, so it's perfect for Your Highness to soak your feet."

Guo Gege smiled slightly and said softly, "Thank you. Soaking my feet makes me feel much better when I'm tired."

"I'm glad the princess enjoys it."

Seeing that the maid seemed quite clever, Guo Gege hesitated for a moment, then quietly asked, "Have the masters really gone out?"

"Yes, they left in a hurry. Before, it was always Master and Consort Chun who went to the estate together, but this time Consort Chun went along too. That's why the manor was so busy and we didn't have time for you, Gege."

So that's how it is. Guo Gege breathed a sigh of relief. The anxiety that had been hanging over her since she entered the manor finally eased. She had thought that the Fujin and the Prince had some dissatisfaction with her and Sister Gu. This was just a deliberate attempt to intimidate her.

Otherwise, how could a new servant enter a household without the masters even showing their faces?

As long as she wasn't dissatisfied with herself, that was fine. Guo Gege thought that now she could live a peaceful and uneventful life.

She and Sister Gu shared the same idea. Neither of them had any family background, nor any influential people in their maternal families. They were selected solely based on their looks, but they were not particularly outstanding or beautiful, making them rather ordinary.

The only thing he can boast about is his honest nature.

Before leaving the palace, Consort De specifically sent someone to warn the two girls: after entering the residence, do not play any tricks; be honest and dutiful. If she finds out about any disturbances in the Fourth Prince's residence, they will be in serious trouble.

Moreover, another young lady living in the same room violated palace rules and was dragged out and beaten with ten strokes of the cane. She was on the verge of death and could only vaguely hear that it was related to the Crown Prince's Palace.

The two little girls huddled together, trembling with fear. They had never seen anything like this before.

They think they're not the type to risk their lives to climb the ladder to success; they're happy as long as they can live peacefully.

Moreover, they had all heard about the situation in the Fourth Prince's residence. The Pure Consort had status, favor, children, and a family. She could crush them with a flick of her finger, so they couldn't even muster the slightest thought of vying for favor or rebelling.

Isn't it great that she's living a retired life at such a young age?

As long as the wife is fair and doesn't skimp on things, the two of them can keep each other company, whether they're doing needlework or playing tunes, and their lives will still be very promising.