Xiao Yunying was observing too intently. When she passed a bend in the small garden, she didn't notice that the old woman in front of her stopped and stepped back a few paces to prepare to bow.
By the time she realized she should stop, she had already passed the corner and almost bumped into someone.
Although the two did not collide, the other person was startled and hurriedly took two steps back, where they were supported by a maid.
"Miss, are you alright?"
Xiao Yunying panicked for a moment: "I'm sorry, miss, I was distracted and didn't notice for a moment."
The girl stood still, steadied herself, and when she saw the person in front of her clearly, she scolded, "Where did this ignorant peasant girl come from? She has no manners at all. Even in the palace, she is so reckless. If she offends a noble person, she will be careful with her life."
Xiao Yunying noticed that although her tone was stern, it didn't have that annoying arrogance; at most, it was just mixed with a bit of complaint.
It's more like a reminder to be careful with your words and actions in the palace, or you might really lose your life.
This time it was really my oversight, and I have to admit my mistake.
Xiao Yunying gave her a simple curtsy: "I'm sorry, I was distracted and didn't notice the person coming from the front. I bumped into you, young lady."
The girl didn't hold a grudge; she just looked her up and down curiously and asked, "Who are you? Why are you in the palace?"
The old nanny beside her spoke up first: "Miss Qingzhi, this is the person Her Majesty the Empress Dowager wants to see. This servant must take her there quickly, we can't keep Her Majesty waiting, can we?"
"So this is the person the Empress Dowager wanted to see."
The girl called Qingzhi rolled her eyes and suddenly leaned close to her, asking, "Are you Brother Luo Sheng's new wife? I think her name is... Xiao Yunying, right?"
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