She was not in a hurry, because that day was still at least two years away.
"When I was a child, I fell into an ice cave and my right leg was injured. It hurts every time I encounter heavy snow like this. If the princess needs to take care of the disease, I'm afraid I won't be able to return home."
Meng Qi was stunned for a moment, then bowed to Song Chengze who was striding towards the door, "Yes."
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"You, what did you say?" After listening to Mama Liu, Nanny Hai's speech became unusually incoherent. "The princess isn't going back home? It's not that the prince won't accompany her, but that the princess herself isn't going back?"
Mother Liu's face was filled with worry. She couldn't imagine the situation in the mansion after this news got out. If it got out, the other princes' mansions and the palace would laugh at the princess. And the Crown Prince's wife would be the one to tell her how to respond. Even if the Second Young Lady helped, Liu from the third and Liu from the second branches of the Meng family would still be complaining to the Crown Prince's wife for days.
Nanny Hai looked at Mama Liu with a sullen look on her face and saw that she didn't respond to her. Her expression of surprise had been replaced by delight. It seemed that what happened yesterday really made the prince unhappy.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Lin was really capable. She originally thought that even if it seemed to be the princess's fault, the prince would still give her this honor because of the wedding, but she didn't expect... Thinking of this, Nanny Hai felt relieved all over. She had to spread the news of the new princess's behavior as soon as possible.
After Yuan Dong watched Mama Liu take Suxin and Yuanyue on the carriage back to the Huainan Marquis Mansion, she turned and went to the inner house.
I saw several young eunuchs pushing small carts towards me, led by Wang Chenghai.
"Hello, Sister Yuandong." Wang Chenghai stepped forward and greeted her enthusiastically.
"I don't dare to call you sister, so just call me Yuandong, Eunuch Wang."
"That won't do. You work for the princess, so you should at least address her as Miss. Miss, take a look at the color of this brick. We're really pressed for time, and I haven't heard Eunuch Li mention this matter at all, nor have I made any preparations. I don't know if the princess would like it."
Yuan Dong chuckled, "The princess doesn't often go to the small kitchen, so what does it matter whether she likes it or not? It just has to be sturdy and durable."
"Don't worry, young lady. These guys have been working as bricklayers in the yard and have great skills." When the eunuchs behind heard what Wang Chenghai said, they all nodded at Yuan Dong with a flattering smile on their faces.
Yuan Dong turned around and walked side by side with Wang Chenghai. Along the way, they met several groups of people. Some just smiled and said nothing, while others came up to her and exaggeratedly asked what she was doing in such a cold weather. Some even asked directly why she didn't go back with them.
Yuan Dong sneered in her heart. The princess was right. Cleaning up Jing'an Garden was their first priority.
Yesterday, taking advantage of the cook incident, I directly drove out the two gatekeepers. Unfortunately, they had just arrived at the palace and had no one available under their command. If I followed them and saw who these two gatekeepers were in contact with, I would know who had planted them in Jing'an Garden.
Xiao Man wanted to follow, but was stopped by the princess. They were all new and unfamiliar, so wherever they went, they would arouse suspicion. But fortunately, they had eliminated two people, which was a good start.
Wang Chenghai followed Yuan Dong all the way. Whenever Yuan Dong stopped to greet others, he would stand there waiting, not interrupting or asking any more questions. The topics of their conversations always revolved around the small kitchen, and Wang Chenghai's determination.
Given his position as the second-class steward of the inner house, it was impossible for him not to know what happened in Jing'an Garden yesterday and that the princess did not return home today. However, he did not ask a single question. He was neither curious nor did he secretly pass on information. He did not add insult to injury nor expose or curry favor with others. He had a plan in mind.
Yuandong now truly admired the princess. Last night's detailed discussion had left her grateful for her trust in him, something she hadn't even mentioned to Mother Liu. She was also impressed by her alertness, having created a favorable opportunity for her on the first day.
In reality, Meng Qi only shared what she wanted Yuan Dong to know. She couldn't keep her plans secret from everyone; someone had to understand her true intentions, act accordingly, and cooperate. She would naturally share some of the information that could be shared with the maids, but each knew a different amount. Yuan Dong knew the most, as she was the most calm, capable, and astute.
After entering Jing'an Garden, Yuandong asked Wang Chenghai to go directly to find Lixia, while she changed her clothes and went into the upper room.
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