The next morning, Lady Chu brought Sheng Wanwan into the palace.
The palace where Consort Rou lived was called Roufu Palace, which was the simplest palace in the palace. When Lady Chu brought Sheng Wanwan to Roufu Palace, they saw a beautiful woman dressed in a deep blue palace dress smiling at them.
"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects to Consort Rou!"
Chu pulled Sheng Wanwan to kneel and pay her respects. Although she had already been granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, she still had to bow to the empresses in the palace. Moreover, Consort Rou was the head of the four consorts, second only to the Empress in rank, so she naturally had to be even more respectful.
"Get up quickly! Madam Sheng, is this your daughter Sheng Wanwan? She's so beautiful and lively! Come here and let me see her!"
Consort Rou looked at Sheng Wanwan, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.
She had already heard about Sheng Wanwan from Si Ruier yesterday and knew that Sheng Wanwan was a capable person.
But she never expected Sheng Wanwan to be so beautiful; she was the most beautiful child she had ever seen in her life.
"Hello, Aunt Roufei!"
Sheng Wanwan wasn't shy at all. She obediently walked up to Consort Rou and called out in a sweet, soft voice.
"Hehe, you little rascal, you sure have a sweet tongue! Alright, don't stand there, come sit down!"
Consort Rou spoke to Lady Chu, and as she spoke, she picked up some snacks from the table and handed them to Sheng Wanwan.
Sheng Wanwan didn't stand on ceremony and started eating the pastries.
The palace pastries were exquisitely made and tasted delicious, which Sheng Wanwan enjoyed immensely.
Seeing Sheng Wanwan eating so happily, Consort Rou grew even more fond of the child.
"Wanwan, you saved the princess yesterday, you really did a great service! What reward do you want? Just tell your aunt, and your aunt will definitely grant your wish!" Consort Rou said to Sheng Wanwan with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Wanwan put down the pastries in her hand, thought about it seriously, and then shook her head and said, "Aunt Roufei, Wanwan doesn't need any reward. Wanwan saved Sister Ruier simply because Wanwan likes Sister Ruier, not for any reward."
Consort Rou was deeply moved by Sheng Wanwan's words. She had never expected that Sheng Wanwan, at such a young age, would have such a magnanimous heart.
She was just about to praise Sheng Wanwan for being sensible when she heard Sheng Wanwan's sweet, childlike voice ring out again.
“Aunt Roufei, if you feel embarrassed and insist on giving Wanwan some reward, how about giving her silver? If you give Wanwan something else, she might not like it! But giving her silver is different; Wanwan can use the silver to buy things she likes!”
As Sheng Wanwan spoke, her big eyes crinkled with laughter, making her look just like an adorable little fox.
"Wanwan! Don't be rude!"
"Uh... Consort Rou, I've really spoiled Wanwan. She doesn't know her place. Please don't hold it against her!"
Chu smiled awkwardly at Consort Rou.
Consort Rou couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw Sheng Wanwan's adorable appearance.
"Where? This is Wanwan's true nature, unlike other young ladies who are all coy and timid. I like her very much."
As she spoke, Consort Rou turned to the nanny serving beside her and said, "Go and fetch a thousand taels of silver. Have someone deliver it to the General's Mansion for Wanwan later!"
"yes!"
The old nanny bowed and retreated...
Upon hearing this, Sheng Wanwan's eyes immediately lit up. Although she wasn't short of money, who would complain about having too much?
"Thank you, Aunt Roufei! You are so kind!" Sheng Wanwan said, then stood up and gave Roufei a standard bow of thanks.
She appears to be even more well-mannered than the average young lady from a respectable family.
Consort Rou was even more delighted to see Sheng Wanwan acting like such a grown-up.
She took Sheng Wanwan's small hand and made her sit beside her. Then she ordered someone to bring over a lot of pastries and fruits for Sheng Wanwan to enjoy.
Sheng Wanwan didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.
As she ate, she couldn't help but praise, "Aunt Roufei, the pastries in your palace are so delicious! They're much better than any of the ones outside!"
Consort Rou was in a great mood after being praised by Sheng Wanwan. She smiled and patted Sheng Wanwan's head, saying, "If you like it, come to Auntie's palace often, and Auntie will have the imperial chef cook it for you!"
"Great! Thank you, Aunt Roufei!" Sheng Wanwan said happily.
For her, being able to eat so much delicious food and earn some money on the side made this trip to the palace a huge success!
"Wanwan! Ruier said you can cure Ruier's illness!"
Consort Rou looked at Sheng Wanwan with hope in her eyes and asked.
Although she didn't quite believe that the baby in front of her could have such abilities, the rumors about Sheng Wanwan yesterday were incredibly exaggerated, and Si Ruier, the person involved, seemed very confident, which gave Consort Rou some hope.
Consort Rou was frail from childhood, and it took her twenty years after marrying into the palace to have this one daughter.
It's unclear whether it was due to her physical condition, but Si Ruier almost died at birth and only survived thanks to the imperial physicians and top-quality tonics.
But this child is really too weak and gets sick frequently. Coughing up blood is a common occurrence for him.
This made Consort Rou's heart ache. If Sheng Wanwan could really save her daughter, then she would definitely treat Sheng Wanwan as her savior!
Rui'er is her life! If Rui'er were to leave one day, her life would be over too...
Sheng Wanwan looked at Consort Rou's anxious yet hopeful eyes, and her heart softened slightly. She whispered:
“Aunt Roufei, Wanwan does know some ways to help Sister Ruier improve her health. However, illness comes on suddenly and goes slowly. To cure it completely, it will take a lot of effort and time.”
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