Princess Cheng turned over. She just liked Meng Zhi's straightforwardness and her refusal to act coyly. The women in this mansion, especially those who were sent here at such a young age, rarely did they do so willingly. When asked about it later, they all acted as if they were grateful to their ancestors.
Princess Cheng didn't believe any of them. Every once in a while, someone living in that room would be sent out with their genitals torn apart. Those who were cured were lucky, and some were swept away on a straw mat. That's how it was. When she asked the other people in the room, they all forced smiles and said they were happy and willing. Who could believe it?
Therefore, Princess Cheng actually liked Meng Zhi. She clearly stated her helplessness in being sent here, and her resentment towards the Meng family was written on her face. Most importantly, Meng's status gave her a hand, especially when dealing with concubines with sons. Meng Zhi did a lot to help her. However, Meng Zhi had no children, so she could only rely on herself.
"It's good that you're happy. Meng Hai is Meng's third uncle. They are all fruits on the same branch. There's no way to distinguish between good and bad fruits." Princess Cheng said.
Seeing the princess's happiness, the nanny who served beside Princess Cheng thought for a moment and stepped forward to say, "Your Highness has performed so well today. The princess must give you a reward."
Meng Zhi went to see the nanny, who gave her an understanding smile.
Princess Cheng nodded and said, "That's right. Go and see if there are any good headpieces or fabrics among the gifts you received today. Just take them home and wear them."
Meng Zhi quickly said, "What we get from the princess on a daily basis is already more than enough. Besides, the maids and concubines are in the mansion every day, and at most they come from the courtyard to the princess. There is no need for so many jewelry and clothes. Don't make them jealous and say you are partial."
The nanny rolled her eyes and smiled, "I have a good idea."
"Oh? Tell me about it." Princess Cheng looked up at her.
"Why don't you give the concubine a favor? Isn't the second daughter of the Meng family getting married tomorrow? Princess Rui has been confined by Prince Rui and there's no way she can go back. If our concubine goes back to see her off, it would be a slap in the face of Princess Rui."
Princess Cheng sat up. That’s right, her own sister couldn’t go back to see her off to get married, but her concubine sister from the side branch went back on purpose. If she spread the news outside and exaggerated what happened today, wouldn’t this be another good way to attack the Rui Palace?
"You are very thoughtful. It's settled." Princess Cheng waved her hand, signaling Meng Zhi to stop knocking.
Meng Zhi stood up with an uneasy look on her face. "What's the good of this? I've already been back once this year. If I go back again, I'm worried about the people in the palace... Besides, I don't know what the prince is thinking. I don't want to embarrass the princess because of this maidservant."
Princess Cheng stood up and said, "Don't worry about the prince. I'll go talk to him. Didn't you see how happy and relieved the prince was when you confronted Meng today? Don't worry, he will be even happier when you go to the Huainan Marquis' Mansion tomorrow. As for the mansion, hmph, I want you to go to the Meng family and show those who are openly or covertly against me who has the final say in the inner court of Prince Cheng's Mansion."
Meng Zhi was delighted and quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.
After leaving Princess Decheng's room, Meng Zhi, in a corner where no one could see her, stuffed a purse into the hands of the nanny. The nanny pushed her away, "What do you mean, Concubine? You've helped me so much, and this is just a matter of a few words."
Meng Zhi smiled and continued to stuff money into her hands. "One thing is one thing. You know that returning to the Huainan Marquis Mansion to provoke them is what makes me happiest. Now that you have fought for this opportunity for me, I will be happy for a long time when you come back. What is more important than happiness?"
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