Unbeknownst to the two, Ji Fengyao, who should have been "asleep," had opened her phoenix eyes a crack, and the gaze she cast at Granny Chang was icy cold.

That old hag, how dare you treat her so disrespectfully?

Hopefully, she won't chop off her dog's paws in a few days.

Ji Fengyao flicked her right finger towards Granny Chang, and a light white powder drifted out, much of it sticking to Granny Chang's hand.

Granny Chang was completely unaware of this.

On the other side.

Wu Ying pushed Shang Xiye into the boudoir where Princess Zhaoping used to live.

Just as Shang Xiye was settled on the bed, Aunt Sun and the Empress Dowager arrived with Princess Zhaoping, who had just come out of the side room.

A large and impressive group of people.

Shadowless: "..."

These women are truly shameless in their attempt to force themselves on their master.

Especially that shameless Aunt Sun, who said to him with an arrogant look on her face: "Alright, let Princess Zhaoping serve the Ninth Prince to rest. You are not needed here."

Oh!

Wuying left the room expressionlessly.

The Empress Dowager and the others were not surprised, after all, there were not many people in the world who dared to disobey the Empress Dowager's decree, let alone a mere guard.

The Empress Dowager took Princess Zhaoping's hand and said calmly, "Zhaoping, I have gone to such lengths for you, so you must live up to my expectations."

Aunt Sun, who was standing nearby, presented a stack of brocade cloth.

Granny Chang took the document and handed it to Princess Zhaoping. Seeing that Princess Zhaoping's face was flushed and her head was almost touching the ground, she shamelessly said, "I already taught you these things on the day of your wedding with the Ninth Prince. Princess, there's no need to be too shy. This is the way every bride must go. Go in."

Princess Zhaoping gripped the stack of brocade tightly with both hands, glanced nervously at the Empress Dowager and the others, her face flushed, and turned to go into the room, locking the door behind her.

Behind the cherry blossom pink bed curtains, a strong figure could be vaguely seen.

That was her beloved Brother Xiye, whom she had cherished since childhood.

Now, she can finally have him!

Princess Zhaoping felt her heart pounding loudly, and she was so excited that her whole body went numb. She felt as if she was about to faint, and her steps were unsteady.

The Empress Dowager, Aunt Sun, and Granny Chang did not leave. Instead, they had several trusted palace maids tidy up the next room, and then they sat around the stove drinking tea.

They remained silent without saying a word.

A moment later, the soft, rustling sounds of a woman could be heard from next door.

The Empress Dowager, Aunt Sun, and Granny Chang then revealed their triumphant smiles, while several palace maids, including Simeng and Siyi, blushed and kept their distance.

Once the room was quiet, Aunt Sun rushed to congratulate the Empress Dowager: "Your Majesty has worked so hard for so many years, and today your wish has finally come true. It is truly a cause for celebration!"

"It wasn't for nothing that I doted on her," the Empress Dowager said, her smile wide and her eyes narrowed.

"Everyone says that the Ninth Prince is so wise and intelligent. He has only lived for a few years. He could never have imagined that our Empress Dowager's long-term plans started when he was still in his mother's womb." Granny Chang also chose to say nice things and flattered her lavishly: "If you ask me, in our Great Zhao, there is no one more far-sighted, shrewd and steady than the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager, accompanied by the soft whispers of the woman next door and Chang Mama's flattery, was in an extremely good mood, and even her sallow face gained a lot of radiance.

Aunt Sun knew that the Empress Dowager was truly pleased. As the head nanny of Cixi Palace, she was unwilling to be outshone by Granny Chang.