"Master and Madam, something terrible has happened!"
A servant came to report, and the two were startled. Zhou quickly wiped away her tears and asked, "What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"
The servant said, "The old lady in the main courtyard is packing her bags, saying she's going to stay at the princess's residence with Miss Liu for a while."
"What!" Liu Zhong was shocked.
The servant continued, "The second master and his wife received the news and have already rushed over. The second master sent me to report to the master."
Liu Zhong and his wife exchanged a glance, both feeling even more ashamed and angry. What should they do? His mother had just returned home, and she had been driven out by her own family. If word got out, how could they ever face anyone again?
Zhou hurriedly packed her things and rushed to the main courtyard without paying attention to anything else. She saw Old Madam Liu taking stock of the storeroom, and it looked like she was going to move all the boxes and chests there.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they heard Madam Wu say, "Mother, why do you want to go back to the old courtyard so soon after arriving in the capital?"
She had just returned from the military camp and received the news as soon as she entered her house. Before she even reached her own courtyard, she rushed over, unaware of what had happened earlier.
Madam Liu smiled and said, "No, I'm just planning to stay at the Princess's residence for a while."
Wu was puzzled, but Liu Fufeng had received the news before coming over and whispered it to her with difficulty. Wu was overjoyed to hear it and said with a smile, "Mother, you are being a bit biased. Your niece has been granted the title of princess and invited you to the princess's residence. We should also go and stay there. I have never stayed in a princess's residence before."
Grandma Liu smiled and tapped her forehead, saying, "Why are you causing trouble again!"
Then Wu started to whine and beg, "Mother, I want to go too!"
Madam Wu was straightforward and didn't have many ulterior motives. She originally thought it would be good to stay at the princess's residence for a while, since she wanted to see what it was like inside.
Liu Fufeng sighed, "Wasn't I trying to persuade my mother to stay? How come my own wife is about to be kidnapped too?"
At this moment, Madam Zhou hurriedly came over. Old Master Liu actually saw the redness in Madam Zhou's eyes and understood, but he didn't say anything. This was originally Madam Zhou's fault. Of course, her public dismissal of Madam Zhou was indeed a slap in the face for Madam Zhou. Madam Zhou has been diligent and conscientious in the past few years and has not made any mistakes.
It was unfair that she had her face slapped like that for no reason, but the man that Madam Zhou brought was too presumptuous!
“Mother.” Madam Zhou stepped forward and bowed.
"It's perfect that you're here. I have something to tell you. I was thinking that Rou Niang is new to the Princess's residence and things might not be very stable for her. So I thought I'd go and check on her. That way, I can feel at ease," said Old Madam Liu.
“Originally, it was Mother’s turn to go, and I shouldn’t have stopped her, but Mother’s health is also a concern for me. Perhaps I should go and take care of her from time to time?” Zhou said.
"Liu Fu is busy here and doesn't come over often, so how will you take care of things? Don't try to persuade me; I've already made up my mind," said Old Madam Liu.
“Mother, you’ve only just arrived in the capital and you’ve already gone to the Princess’s residence. I’m afraid it won’t look good to outsiders,” Madam Zhou continued to persuade her.
Upon seeing this, Liu Rou Niang realized that it seemed Old Madam Liu was really leaving without a care in the world, which would also harm the reputation of her uncles and aunts. Sigh, there are just too many constraints in doing things in the capital.
“Grandmother, I think Aunt is right. How about this, I’ll go to the Princess’s residence to make arrangements first, and then come back to ask you if there’s anything I don’t understand. I know you care about me, but I’ve really been overworked since you went there, and I’ve fallen ill. I’ve become the one who’s guilty.”
Liu Rou Niang was thinking that since her maternal grandmother and Zhou Shi had a bit of a conflict, it would be good to take her to stay at the princess's residence for a while to relax. She hadn't thought that much about it, but now that she thought about it, she realized that she hadn't considered things thoroughly enough.
Old Madam Liu sighed helplessly. Sure enough, once she returned, she couldn't do as she pleased with Xing anymore.
"Mother, don't sigh. You can't go, but I can. I'll go and help my niece set things up. If there are any disobedient servants, I'll beat them to death," Madam Wu said with a smile. Anyway, she wanted to go!
Madam Liu said helplessly, "It's good enough that you're not going over there to cause trouble."
Everyone laughed.
"Madam, should we clean up this storeroom?" Granny Liu asked as she stepped forward.
"Of course we should. Even if I don't go, I'll still bring Rou Niang some things with her," said Old Madam Liu.
Zhou Shi, ever perceptive, said, "Yes, yes, we should bring more. I'll also see if there's anything suitable to send to Rou Niang."
"Then I'll go take a look too." I felt a little sorry for his weapons, but I figured Yu Yan would be ecstatic.
Liu Rou Niang still went to the princess's residence. Three days later, the entire Liu family saw her off, carrying large and small bags.
The brothers Liu Qingfeng and Liu Qingyun rushed back from the academy, naturally reluctant to part, especially Liu Qingyun, who, despite not having spent much time with his three nieces, was heartbroken to see them leave like this.
Sob, he's become the youngest in the family again. His sorrow is like a river flowing upstream. Who understands?
The princess's attire was certainly magnificent. After all, it was the royal residence.
"This servant greets Your Highness, Princess! Long live the Princess!"
Upon entering, numerous servants and eunuchs knelt in obeisance.
This startled Liu Rou Niang!
The princess's residence was very large, much larger than the Liu residence.
"This servant, Mingyue, greets Princess Youfu." The palace maid Mingyue stepped forward.
Liu Rou Niang nodded. When she left, her maternal grandmother specially arranged for Chun Hong, her capable maid, to serve her.
Chunhong realized that Mingyue was probably the leader of this heavy industry and eunuchs.
She quickly lowered her head and spoke to Rou Niang, who then understood why Mingyue had come forward alone to introduce herself.
"From now on, you'll serve me by my side. As for the others, you can decide on their assignments for now, and then report back to me," Liu Rou Niang said.
The bright moon busily bowed and said yes.
Mingyue was very capable; she tidied up the three children's yards very well, making them clean, tidy, elegant, and luxurious—something Rou Niang could never achieve.
Dinner was also extremely exquisite. Anyway, after touring the princess's residence, when she lay on her bed in her own courtyard, she couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. After all, she wasn't born and raised as a pampered young lady and didn't know how to manage a household. Now that she had to take charge of the household herself, she suddenly felt a little lost and didn't know where to begin.
"Your Highness, General Mo has arrived," Mingyue said after hearing the servant's report.
Liu Rou Niang's face lit up with joy. Since their parting in the capital, she had never seen Mo Bei again, and she felt both resentment and longing in her heart.
"Let me in quickly!" Liu Rou Niang said.
"This humble general greets Your Highness!" Mo Bei stepped forward and said.
Liu Rou Niang quickly stepped forward and said, "There's no need for this between us."
Mingyue frowned slightly upon hearing this, but said nothing. Liu Rouniang said, "You all go down. I want to talk to Mo Bei alone!"
"Yes." Everyone left.
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