Chapter 132 Plan carefully, we absolutely cannot let Li Nanke be selected.
Zhao Hong is still in Changyuan providing disaster relief and cannot return for the time being, so he specifically mentioned two things in the letter.
The first thing was to have Song Hui go with the women of Prime Minister Han's family to distribute porridge outside the city. He had already mentioned this to the Prime Minister.
Now, refugee camps have been set up outside the city specifically to accommodate refugees from various counties.
The nobles and families of officials in Bianjing were busy arranging the distribution of porridge. Song Hui had already heard about this and was planning to go with them.
If I could go with the women of the Han family, I could take the opportunity to make friends with some noblewomen.
Song Hui had no objections.
To her surprise, the second point was that Zhao Hong said His Majesty intended to select study companions for Princesses Zhaoning and Zhaokang after the disaster relief efforts.
Many officials in the court will send their daughters to the palace to participate in the selection process. It is said that Li Nanke from the Marquis of Anping's mansion will also participate.
The Han family intended to send a girl to the palace to be a companion to the princesses, but unfortunately, there was no daughter of similar age to the two princesses in the direct line of the Han family.
The Left Chancellor then wanted to find a daughter of similar age and outstanding in temperament and appearance from among the collateral branches of the Han family or his own students and friends, and to focus on cultivating her.
In his letter, Zhao Hong specifically instructed that Zhao Wanqing should be brought along during the disaster relief efforts so that his daughter could make a good impression on the Left Prime Minister's wife.
The letter also mentioned that Princess Zhaoning would be going to the disaster relief effort with the Xue family. It would be best if there was a way to let their daughter make a good impression on Princess Zhaoning first.
Song Hui held the letter in her hand, her emotions churning.
She recalled that in her previous life, after Shen Xu ascended the throne, he bestowed the title of Princess Zhaoning, his only younger sister, upon her, upon her ascension to the throne, and doted on her greatly.
At that time, she was staying at the Zhao family's residence and had caught a glimpse of Princess Zhaoning from afar when she attended a banquet there.
Princess Zhaoning was dressed in very noble attire, and the two young ladies accompanying her were also dressed exquisitely and elegantly.
I heard that she was Princess Zhaoning's childhood companion.
If her daughter Wanqing could become a princess's study companion, her status would certainly be superior, and more importantly, she would be able to frequently enter and leave the palace.
In the future, my daughter's marriage will be to a family of even higher social standing, perhaps even...
Song Hui became more and more excited as she thought about it, as if she could already see her daughter's bright future.
"Mother, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Zhao Wanqing walked in, a hint of confusion on her fair face.
Song Hui snapped out of her excitement and looked at her daughter. Suddenly, Li Nanke's round, fair face flashed through her mind.
With Li Nanke's loud and boisterous manner, he actually wants to choose a princess's companion?
Ha, what a joke!
How could Li Nanke be as sensible, well-behaved, and obedient as her daughter Wanqing?
"Qing'er, come here."
She pulled Zhao Wanqing to her side and held her small hand tightly.
"Your mother asks you, do you want to have beautiful clothes, exquisite jewelry, and delicious snacks every day?"
Zhao Wanqing's eyes lit up, and she nodded hurriedly.
"Mother, are we going back to Yuncheng?"
She was born in Yuncheng. Her father was the magistrate of Yuncheng County, the highest-ranking official in that small county.
From a young age, everyone around her, whether servants in her household or daughters of county officials, doted on her and spoiled her, giving her all the best food and toys.
Therefore, she found it very difficult to adjust after arriving in Bianjing.
Because no matter whose house she visited, if she met a girl of the same age, her mother would always tell her to give way to her.
Even when visiting her aunt Song Yi at the Marquis of Anping's residence, her mother instructed her to behave obediently and sensibly in front of her cousin Li Nanke.
Zhao Wanqing held Song Hui's hand, her face full of anticipation.
"Mother, I don't like Bianjing. Are we planning to go back to Yuncheng?"
Back in Yuncheng, she was still the county magistrate's daughter who was always pampered and indulged!
Song Hui's face suddenly darkened, and she slapped the back of her hand in an annoyed manner.
"Going back to Yuncheng, going back to the prefectural city, all you ever think about is going back to Yuncheng. What's so special about that lousy little place like Yuncheng that you miss so much?"
Zhao Wanqing withdrew her reddened hand in grievance and whispered, "But...but our home here isn't even as big as the one in Yuncheng!"
My brother and I haven't been eating or dressing well in Yuncheng yet.
These words were like a spark, instantly igniting all the pent-up frustration that Song Hui had been suppressing in her heart all these days.
It transformed into a raging inferno and erupted in an instant.
Song Hui suddenly stood up, her eyes red as she glared at her daughter.
"There are no buts. I'm telling you, we will never be able to go back to that shabby little place, Yuncheng, in this lifetime."
Remember, Bianjing is the most prosperous city, and this will be our home from now on.
Although our home is small now, we are certain we can live a prosperous and comfortable life here, we definitely will!
She gripped Zhao Wanqing's arm tightly, her voice sharp and stern.
"Did you remember that?"
Zhao Wanqing had never seen Song Hui speak so harshly before, and she was so frightened that tears streamed down her face.
Not daring to utter another word in defense, she shrank back and sobbed, "I...I remember."
The sound of her daughter crying brought Song Hui back to her senses, and she realized her loss of composure.
She awkwardly released her daughter and slumped wearily into a chair.
He pinched the bridge of his nose, perked up, and pulled Zhao Wanqing to his side again.
“You are still young and don’t know what a truly good life is like, but that’s okay. Your mother will make plans for you and your brother.”
Qing'er, listen to your mother. In a couple of days, you'll come with me to the outskirts of the city to distribute porridge to the refugees. You'll have to..."
Zhao Wanqing looked up blankly at Song Hui's lips as they opened and closed, her eyes filled with confusion.
"Have you remembered everything your mother told you?"
Song Hui stared at her and asked.
Zhao Wanqing snapped out of her daze, hesitated for a moment, and nodded.
Song Hui: "Alright, then repeat everything I just said!"
Zhao Wanqing stammered and couldn't get the message out for a long time.
Song Hui tapped her head in exasperation, feeling utterly disappointed in her.
"I'm telling you, you must become Princess Zhaoning's study companion, then no one will bully our family anymore."
You can also frequently visit the palace, where you'll meet the daughters of high-ranking officials and nobles. Pay attention to this, do you hear me?
"Also, Li Nanke will be running for office, and you absolutely cannot let her outdo you, understand?"
Zhao Wanqing dared not refute and nodded gently.
Song Hui rubbed her forehead in annoyance. "I'll tell you everything again from beginning to end. If you still can't remember this time, I'll punish you."
Song Hui explained her plan again until Zhao Wanqing could recite it completely before allowing her to go to sleep.
After her daughter left, she sat there alone, pondering her next move.
Being Princess Zhaoning's study companion is an excellent opportunity that she must not miss.
All that has happened these past few days has made her realize that many things in this life are different from those in her previous life.
In particular, Song Yi was also "reborn".
She had to plan carefully to make Wanqing the princess's study companion; she absolutely couldn't let Li Nanke be chosen!
After thinking it over and over, she actually came up with a plan.
Perhaps she could start with the Marquis of Anping's residence.
The Marquis of Anping's residence was bustling with activity at the moment.
Li Mu was acquitted. Although he was forced to kneel in the ancestral hall as punishment, he came out carrying his daughter when the appointed time arrived.
Now, the family of three is having meals with Mrs. He in the main courtyard.
Reunion is supposed to be a happy occasion, but one problem caused the atmosphere to instantly plummet to freezing point.
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