Meng Qi recalled the scene when the three of them walked out of Hanyuan this morning. Eunuch Wang and Nanny Sang were standing at the door early, seemingly guarding respectfully, but Meng Qi knew that they were actually here to check on her.
Sure enough, Nanny Sang and two palace maids took Yuan Dong to the back room on the left, while Eunuch Wang and two eunuchs took Wang Chenghai to the back room on the right.
When the two returned, Nanny Sang said with a smile on her face, "Please don't blame me, Princess. This is the palace rule. I wanted to make an exception for you, but I'm afraid if this gets out, I'll be held responsible. I'm afraid if something happens in the future, it will be blamed on you, and that won't be a good thing."
Meng Qi snorted coldly and stretched out his arms. "What about me? Should I go to the back house or the main house?"
Eunuch Wang stepped forward and said with a smile, "How dare you check on the princess? Never mind that there is nothing in this Hanyuan, even if there really is something, the princess would not even look at it."
Meng Qi waved her hand and turned to the main room. "Yuan Dong, bring Nanny Sang in and ask her to investigate thoroughly."
Nanny Sang said she didn't dare, but she followed him, muttering, "Princess, why are you doing this? If the Empress finds out, she will definitely punish this servant."
"How could that be? The Empress will certainly praise you for your loyalty. If you find anything else on me, your daughter will probably advance even further. Let me think about it. She is already the most capable person by Concubine Rong's side. Will she be promoted to a higher level because of your meritorious service? I think it would be a good idea for her to be with the princess, or if the Empress is pleased, she can stay by her side."
Meng Qi stopped and clapped her hands, saying, "That's great! When the time comes, you and your daughter will serve the Queen together. That will be a real honor."
Nanny Sang blushed a little, "Princess, please don't say that. How can this be tolerated by this old slave? I am a servant, and I will do whatever my master tells me to do. I hope you will be understanding."
"I'm being considerate of you. Look, I asked you to come search without you even telling me. I'm only doing this out of consideration for our one-month relationship."
When Nanny Sang heard Meng Qi talk about this, she thought about the courtesy Wang had shown her when she was in the Huainan Marquis' Mansion, and the ointment and other things she had secretly given her after returning to the palace. Although she had reported everything to the Queen, those things were not something she could buy with money, especially the ointment, which she still used every day.
Thinking of this, Nanny Sang's face turned even redder. Standing at the door, she said, "Princess, please go to Kunning Palace. Don't miss the Queen's ascension to the throne."
Meng Qi turned around and held her hand. "It won't take a moment. Let's go in."
Nanny Sang thought about the instructions given by the Queen Mother before she came. After all, that woman was her master. She gritted her teeth and began to feel around. She didn't feel anything on her body. It was very normal.
"Do you want to take them off one by one and shake them?" Meng Qi asked.
Nanny Sang waved her hand, "Princess, you're joking. Please come in, please come in."
Meng Qi dressed and walked out quickly. Eunuch Wang stood at the door with a fake smile on his face. Meng Qi turned around and pointed at Nanny Sang, "Tell him if I didn't bring anything with me."
Nanny Sang hurried forward and nodded in agreement.
Meng Qi reached out and tapped Eunuch Wang's nose. "Remember this: if anyone is confined to the palace in the future, no matter where they live, if they miss even one step on their way back, I will definitely skin you alive."
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and walked out first.
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On the way to Qionghua Palace, Meng Qi leaned against the side of the sedan chair, eyes narrowed. She thought a lot. She still didn't have enough strength. If it were someone else, they might have checked, but they wouldn't have treated her the way they did. She remembered Meng Wan's words: "Relying on yourself is better than relying on others. Only when you're strong will others be wary of you and afraid of you."
Therefore, she needs to be strong, and the backing that supports her strength is that Song Chengze must be strong.
Meng Qi touched the letter that Yuan Dong had sewn into her clothes. Should she give it to Song Chengze?
While she was thinking, the sedan stopped and Meng Qi heard Aunt Mo and Song Chengze paying their respects.
Meng Qi lifted the curtain of the sedan chair. Aunt Mo took a few quick steps forward and stretched out her hand. Meng Qi took her hand and got out of the sedan chair.
Aunt Mo supported Meng Qi and whispered, "Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time, and she really can't come out in person."
Meng Qi nodded, "I know that Your Majesty has had no easier time than I have this past month."
Aunt Mo tightened her grip on Meng Qi's hand, then gently relaxed it. "With the princess' words, Her Majesty will surely be pleased."
Entering the east room of the main hall of Qionghua Palace, Concubine Lian didn't wait for Meng Qi to greet her before reaching out and holding her hand, "Good girl, thank you for your hard work."
When Meng Qi heard this, she suddenly felt a little sore in her eyes. Everything that had happened in the past month, especially the thrilling experience of being chased that night, seemed to be right in front of her.
"It's not hard. As long as I can help the prince, even if I have to stay for another month, it's worth it for me to be his daughter-in-law."
Song Chengze stood by and heard Meng Qi say this. He said softly, "Mother, please sit down and talk. Meng and I can't stay for long. If you have any questions, just ask."
Concubine Lian nodded. Song Chengze had come to say goodbye with Meng Qi, so naturally, there was no way they could chat for long. "Yes, please sit down and make it short. If you think of anything else, come back the next time."
Meng Qi was not polite either. Concubine Lian sat down below her, and Song Chengze sat opposite her. Aunt Mo poured tea for the three of them and then stepped back.
"Were you hurt that night?" asked Concubine Lian.
Meng Qi felt a little warm in her heart. Lian Fei didn't ask her where those things were found or if there was anything else. Instead, she asked if she was injured. Does this mean that in the hearts of this mother and son, she is already theirs and someone they care about?
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