The eldest prince is a prince after all. Even if he has no sense of taste, it will not affect his future at all.
When Concubine Mei and Zhu Dunyi were talking, Zhu Dunyi could not hide his praise for the eldest prince.
From this we can see that the eldest prince is the most suitable heir to the throne in Zhu Dunyi's mind.
After all, the eldest prince Zhu Qingxuan was Zhu Dunyi's eldest son, so Zhu Dunyi had high hopes for him.
Concubine Xi was resentful. She resented Zhu Dunyi for not responding to her and also resented the eldest prince for being disrespectful to her.
The maids and eunuchs in Liangxiao Palace all noticed their master's negative emotions, and they held their breath for fear of angering their master.
"Ah Gui, go call Madam Li."
Agui respectfully pushed out and invited Li Ma to come to Liangxiao Palace.
When Nanny Li heard Concubine Xi calling her, she hurriedly put down the work in her hands and followed Agui to see Concubine Xi.
Along the way, Nanny Li asked Ah Gui several indirect questions. Ah Gui evaded the question by saying, "Empress Xifei is not very happy." After a pause, she added, "Later, whatever the Empress asks, you must answer. Don't hide anything."
"Don't worry, Aunt Agui, I'll save you some trouble."
Outside Liangxiao Palace, two lower-ranking palace maids were sweeping the floor with brooms in their hands. After passing the palace gate and walking a distance away, two elderly maids were standing under the crescent-shaped archway. The maids were dressed in bright clothes and looked very energetic. When they saw Nanny Li, they greeted her warmly.
Nanny Li responded one by one. The nanny guarding the gate watched the two of them leave and continued to stand guard in front of the moon cave door.
Further ahead is a patio with corridors on both sides. Various cages are hung on the corridors, containing parrots, starlings, tits and other birds.
Walking further in is the main hall of Liangxiao Palace. Seven or eight tall palace maids are standing in front of the door, two strong old women are standing under the eaves, and a young eunuch is squatting in the corner with a bucket in one hand and a brush in the other, repairing the palace wall conscientiously.
Ah Gui went in first to report, and Concubine Xi said softly, "Come in."
The two maids at the door hurriedly opened the bead curtain and let Nanny Li in.
There is a burner of incense in the main hall, with a faint fragrance that smells refreshing.
Nanny Li lowered her body and knelt in front of Concubine Xi to argue with her. She knelt for a whole cup of tea, but Concubine Xi still didn't tell Nanny Li to get up.
Ah Gui felt that the time was almost up and reminded her, "Madam, Madam Li is still kneeling."
Concubine Xi put down the book and said with a smile, "Look at my memory. They say pregnancy makes one stupid for three years. It seems to be true."
"Madam Li, I made you kneel for so long, you won't blame me, will you?"
Nanny Li was extremely terrified. "It is my great fortune to have the honor of serving Concubine Xi. Your Majesty values me so much that she sent me to look after the Crown Prince. Although I am now with the Crown Prince, my loyalty remains with Liangxiao Palace."
These words made Concubine Xi smile happily, "Ah Gui, please let Madam Li sit down."
As soon as Agui raised her hand, the palace maid serving outside the door brought a bench and Nanny Li sat down on it.
Senior palace maids like Agui usually only needed to chat with Concubine Xi, and at most run errands for their master. Light work like opening windows, serving tea, and carrying benches were done by first-class palace maids.
As for feeding the birds, making tea, watering the flowers and other tasks, they were done by the second-class maid.
As for sweeping the floor, fetching water, mopping the floor and other chores, they were done by the lower-class maids.
Nanny Li sat on the bench, feeling uneasy. She felt no more relaxed sitting than kneeling.
Concubine Xi is a master at manipulating people's mentality. If it weren't for Nanny Li's maturity and experience, she would have revealed her flaws by now and been caught by Concubine Xi.
Concubine Xi didn't say anything, so Nanny Li waited respectfully. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make; if you don't say anything, you won't make any mistakes.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Concubine Xi hurriedly started talking.
"I heard that the eldest prince has been studying very hard recently?"
"The eldest prince is intelligent and eager to learn. Great scholars praise him as a pillar of talent."
"He is very ambitious."
As soon as Concubine Xi said this, Nanny Li was so scared that she stood up from the stool, as if the stool she was sitting on was not a stool, but a ball of fire.
The eldest prince studied hard and strived to make progress. He was self-disciplined and confident at a young age. Any parent would be unhappy to see this and would be glad that their ancestors' graves were smoking.
As a result, in the mouth of Concubine Xi, the eldest prince's ambition became ambition.
Nanny Li couldn't understand why Concubine Xi had such great malice towards her own child.
"Keep a close eye on him for me. If he does anything wrong, report it to me as soon as possible."
After being beaten by Concubine Xi, Nanny Li looked exhausted. She was old and her physical strength could not keep up. In addition, she had been kneeling for so long. When she was talking to Concubine Xi, she was extremely nervous. As soon as she walked out of the door of Liangxiao Palace, her palms were full of sweat. The reason why she was exhausted was because of nervousness and fear.
Concubine Xi held great power, and killing her, a nanny, was easier than crushing an ant.
Nanny Li was sitting under the shade of a tree wiping her sweat with a handkerchief. Coincidentally, Ah Xiang, who was beside Concubine Chen, passed by, so she quickly sent a message to Concubine Chen.
After hearing this, Concubine Chen seemed to be thinking, "Did you see it clearly?"
"It's absolutely true. I saw Nanny Li come out of Concubine Xi's Liangxiao Palace with my own eyes. I also asked the palace maids who were sweeping nearby, and they said that Nanny Li stayed in Liangxiao Palace for a full half hour."
"Don't worry, Concubine Xi is the eldest prince's biological mother. Is there any mother in the world who doesn't love her own son?"
Ah Xiang said softly, "Xifei has more than one son, but there is only one throne for Xuanhua."
Concubine Chen suddenly stood up from her chair, looking nervous.
"This matter is too serious. I will go to Concubine Mei to discuss it. Please send someone to keep a close eye on Nanny Li. Also, please pay special attention to the eldest prince's food, clothing, housing and transportation."
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