Xia Miaoyuan pouted and said, "Look at you, little cousin. Why do you have to think so much? It's not like you anymore."
"If anyone dares to say anything, just say it was me, the Queen Mother, who asked you to move there. I don't think they'd dare to say anything."
As he spoke, Xia Miaoyuan walked over and instructed the palace maid to pack up Xiao Wanyin's things and send them to Kunning Palace immediately.
Seeing this, Xiao Wanyin stopped insisting. In fact, she also wanted to live with Xia Miaoyuan.
Living with my own aunt and cousin is much more comfortable than living in this study room.
Soon, a sedan chair carried the two sisters to Kunning Palace.
The young eunuchs hurriedly moved Xiao Wanyin's boxes onto the carriage and transported them to Kunning Palace.
The palace maids and maids in the study hall heard the noise and came out to watch the fun.
A few nosy palace maids gathered together to grind their teeth.
"I heard that Uncle Xiao's daughter was taken to live with Princess Anguo in Kunning Palace."
"After all, she is the daughter of the emperor's uncle and the niece of the queen. Naturally, she should receive special treatment."
"That's right. Look at those two. Aren't they also related to the Empress Dowager? It would be embarrassing for them to live with her."
"What are you talking about? That Feng guy can't really be said to be related to the Empress Dowager. As for that Liang guy, he wasn't just adopted by the Empress Dowager on a whim. How can he be considered a royal relative?"
An old maid glared at them and shouted, "You all have so much free time, don't you? Sweep the yard again!"
The palace maids then stuck out their tongues and dispersed.
Liang Zhirou, who was standing behind the pillar, heard all of this and wrung the handkerchief in her hand vigorously, but did not get angry.
Her mother told her that she was supposed to be born into a wealthy family.
Although she was now merely the daughter of an imperial merchant, a princess in name only, and looked down upon at palace banquets and other occasions where nobles gathered, one day she would become a true princess and the focus of everyone's attention.
By then, she will be more dazzling than Princess Anguo and more noble than all the noble ladies from famous families.
By then, everyone will revolve around her and act according to her instructions.
Just as Liang Zhirou was feeling overwhelmed, Feng Manman's maid passed by her carrying tea, complaining as she walked by: "What? Our young lady hasn't even moved to Shoukang Palace, and that little bitch has the nerve to move to Kunning Palace."
The maid muttered as she carried the tea tray and walked into Feng Panpan's room.
Liang Zhirou followed calmly. When she got closer, she heard Feng Manman was losing her temper: "Hmph! You little bastard!"
Liang Zhirou's eyes turned, and she knocked on the door and said, "Sister Feng, I'm Liang Zhirou. Can I come in?"
The nanny beside Feng Manman hurriedly grabbed her and made a gesture to silence her, reminding her not to talk nonsense anymore, lest others hear her.
Feng Manman covered her mouth and called out to the door, "Come in!"
Although Liang Zhirou was only eight years old, she walked in gracefully like a little adult.
She said with a beaming smile, "Sister Feng, I heard a few days ago that you were on the study partner list. I was so happy. I've heard people say that the Feng family's daughters are beautiful and smart!"
Liang Zhirou approached Feng Manman, took her hand, looked her up and down, and continued, "Seeing her today, it's true!"
Feng Manman was one year younger than her. She had been raised in the Duke's Mansion since she was a child and was used to being flattered and fawned over. Moreover, she was the youngest child in the mansion, so it was inevitable that she was spoiled even more.
Hearing Liang Zhirou complimenting her like this, she immediately felt elated: "Sister, you're too kind. Sister Liang is also very nice!"
After Liang Zhirou praised Feng Manman for a while, she asked her maid to take out a box of pearl flowers and present it to Feng Manman.
"Sister Feng, this is something my father brought back for me from Suzhou and Hangzhou a while ago. It's said to be the latest style. Give it to you, sister."
Feng Manman immediately fell in love with it and said, "Oh, it's so beautiful. Thank you, Sister Liang."
Feng Manman's nanny saw that she was a little out of control and secretly pulled her sleeve from behind.
Feng Manman shook off the nanny's hand and said angrily, "Don't get in the way, nanny."
The nanny was so angry that she lowered her head and gritted her teeth.
Feng Manman looked at Liang Zhirou affectionately and said, "From now on, Sister Liang, just call me Manman. No need to be so polite. I'll just call Sister Liang Sister Zhirou, okay?"
"Of course! I look forward to it!" Liang Zhirou smiled sweetly.
Then, Liang Zhirou sighed: "Hey, I was planning to give Xiao's sister a gift, but I just heard from the palace maid that she has been taken to Kunning Palace by the Palace Master."
"I didn't expect that she would be so valued by the Empress and the Princess. I even hesitated to send her a gift, fearing that others would think I was trying to climb the social ladder."
Feng Manman rolled her eyes and said, "Hmph! Don't take Xiao Wanyin seriously! She just entered the palace and she's already asking for special treatment!"
"As for those in the palace, we're not far behind. You and I both call the Empress Dowager 'Grandma.' But we're both sensible enough not to ask to live in Shoukang Palace."
"The Empress Dowager is very particular about her work. She would not ignore etiquette and take us from the companion library."
"That's what we call being sensible."
"That Xiao Wanyin is so proud now, but be careful of backlash in the future!"
Liang Zhirou listened to Feng Manman's speech attentively, nodding in approval as she listened.
"Manman is absolutely right!" Liang Zhirou gave a thumbs up.
The nanny had just been winking at Feng Manman, signaling her to stop talking, but Feng Manman acted as if she didn't notice.
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