In teahouses and restaurants, guests have been discussing this new thing enthusiastically for several days.
"Why did I hear that the little princess of Zhenbei Palace turned out to be a young master?"
"Yes! Yes! I heard from my cousin's wife's nephew's sister-in-law's father-in-law that the eunuch who came out of the palace to announce the imperial decree had them authenticated, and they are indeed both young masters."
"Who is the father-in-law of your cousin's wife's nephew's sister-in-law?"
"I was delivering goods to the Zhenbei Palace. What a coincidence! I happened to run into this incident when I was there."
"I heard that too, I heard that too..."
Everyone was talking at once, and soon all the gossip that had spread rapidly in previous years was brought to light.
Meanwhile, in the mansions of the great men of the Northern Territory, those overthinking people simply sighed calmly, "As expected."
Yu Zizhen, who was the center of the topic, had changed her mind. She was new to the place and knew nothing about what had happened before. However, Princess Zhenbei, the person behind the rumors, had been paying attention to this matter.
She pointed at a second-class maid in annoyance and said, "Go get someone to call her back! She's about to go to the capital, and she's just recovered from a serious illness. I don't know why she insisted on going out. What on earth is she going to do?"
The maid took the order and left. Knowing that she was about to become a commander without troops, Madam Hong finally got the chance to speak, "Princess..."
Princess Zhenbei rubbed her brows and said, "I can't do anything about what the prince has decided. At most, I can send you two little maids and let them stay by your side in the name of helping you."
Nanny Hong was the housekeeper prepared by Princess Zhenbei for Yu Zizhen. She was qualified to help two maids.
Matron Hong heaved a sigh of relief. Her eyes were red as she knelt down repeatedly towards Princess Zhenbei, "Thank you so much for your consideration!"
Princess Zhenbei waved her hand and sent her out.
Nanny Hong was also tactful. She bowed again and hurriedly left.
Princess Zhenbei sent Madam Hong away and was about to pick up the teacup to take a sip of water when she suddenly remembered Madam Liu, Cuiping and Cuiyu who had served Yu Zizhen before.
She asked her wet nurse, Madam Wu, "Have Zizhen's wet nurse and the two second-rank maids who served her closely found out why Zizhen suddenly didn't want to take them to the capital?"
"I found out," Nanny Wu whispered back, "That foolish Liu secretly instigated the young master to make trouble with you. The young master didn't listen to her, but out of pity, he allowed them, mother and daughter, and Cui Yu to stay with him."
Princess Zhenbei was so angry that she smashed the teacup in her hand. "Okay! I was wondering why this girl suddenly changed her personality!"
How obedient Yu Zizhen used to be! Unlike now, not only did he threaten her with not being able to take the capital, he also pried money out of her hands, and even ran away without her permission, adding variables to her plan.
It turns out that it was that slut who instigated it all!
Princess Zhenbei rubbed her heart, which was aching from anger. "Thank goodness Zizhen didn't let that bitch fool her away, otherwise if she didn't care and started a riot, our entire Zhenbei Palace would be in big trouble."
Madam Wu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately expressed her unfounded suspicions about Madam Liu and her daughter. "One more thing. Don't you think the young lady's illness is a little strange?"
Princess Zhenbei frowned fiercely, "Do you suspect that it was done by that slave girl?"
Madam Wu nodded and said, "I haven't found any evidence, I just think this is too coincidental."
Yu Zizhen does not have any miserable attribute of being weak and sickly. Not only is she not sick, she is also very healthy and lively. Outsiders may not know this, but how could those who have lived under the same roof with Yu Zizhen for a long time not know it?
Given her physique, how could she catch a cold just because she kicked off the quilt at night? Wasn't the palace a small, humble place? Could it be that they didn't have enough firewood to heat the master's room?
Princess Zhenbei took a deep breath, trying not to look too ferocious. "No wonder Zizhen only asked for a reward from Cuiyu, but didn't mention Liu and Cuiping at all."
Madam Wu sighed, "The young lady probably has her doubts, but she has no evidence."
A fierce look flashed in Princess Zhenbei's eyes. "It doesn't matter if there's no evidence. I can't just beat her and Cuiping to death with sticks anyway."
They were all people who served Yu Zizhen personally. They died as soon as Yu Zizhen left. Isn't this actively giving others suspicion and waiting for them to become suspicious of their palace?
But after this incident, it was obviously impossible for them to continue to live a stable life of plenty in the Zhenbei Palace.
Princess Zhenbei said to Madam Wu, "First, arrange some jobs for them that are neither too good nor too bad. Don't alert the enemy. Arrange reliable people to secretly monitor all the members of their family. After two or three years, when the hype has died down, send them to the mines."
Just as Nanny Wu was about to say "yes", Princess Zhenbei suddenly changed her mind, "Forget it, let's just let them stay in the mansion. You never know when these two will be useful again."
Nanny Wu knew her better than she knew herself. When she said this, Nanny Wu immediately understood what Princess Zhenbei meant.
She sighed inwardly, thinking that the princess was indeed still prejudiced against the young lady. Otherwise, she would not have let go of the thing she usually hated most, such as the slave bullying the master, just to use Liu and others to control her own daughter one day.
"What about Cui Yu?"
"That girl is a good one, but it's a pity that Zizhen is unwilling to use a maid anymore." Otherwise, Cuiyu would be such a good chess piece!
Princess Zhenbei felt very sorry, "Give her a leisurely and respectable job first, and when she is old enough, let her parents find a good family for her to marry."
As a loyal servant, even if she is of no use in the future, in order to set a positive example for other servants in the palace, Princess Zhenbei will give Cui Yu some sweet benefits.
Madam Wu took note of it carefully and said, "I will arrange it right away."
Good jobs are hard to come by, and Yu Zizhen will be going to Beijing soon, so she has to finalize Cui Yu's job before he leaves.
Yu Zizhen, who was completely unaware of all this, was now buying goods from one shop to another under the astonished gaze of the servants in the palace.
She bought a lot of men's clothes, shoes and socks that were suitable for her and Xinghua. The sizes ranged from just right to one size larger, two sizes larger, and three sizes larger. The materials also transitioned from the worst coarse linen to fine linen, fine cotton, and various silk brocades and animal furs.
In addition to these, she also bought several sets of clothes, shoes and socks in large, medium and small sizes suitable for adult men. The materials used also transitioned from the worst coarse linen to fine linen, fine cotton, and various silk brocades and animal furs.
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