Chapter 54 The Little Imperial Grandson
Song Zhimian moved and no longer lives in Tian Shu Courtyard behind the Inner Palace.
After packing her things, she managed to gather just two bundles, which contained all of Song Zhimin's belongings.
The Eastern Palace has already sent a palace maid and an eunuch to pick up Song Zhimian.
"The palace maid Ruyi has met with Master Song."
"Eunuch Wu Doudou greets Master Song!"
The palace servants and eunuchs all bowed respectfully to Song Zhimin.
Song Zhimian is now a sixth-rank master of ceremonies, a rank higher than theirs, so there's no need for her to return the greeting; she simply nodded in acknowledgment.
Each of them carried a bundle and led Song Zhimin toward the East Palace.
The two spoke very little along the way, but Song Zhimian still managed to glean quite a bit of information.
Palace maid Ruyi was the head maidservant of the Crown Princess, and she was one of the maids who came with the Crown Princess as part of her dowry.
The Crown Princess was the eldest daughter of the official Shangguan family, and her status was noble.
Song Zhimian thought of the things people talked about in the capital during that month in the inner palace.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were childhood sweethearts, and their relationship was extremely good.
After the Crown Prince's wedding, apart from the Crown Princess, no other woman, whether in the Eastern Palace or in the Crown Prince's residence outside, could get close to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince's side was served entirely by eunuchs, and even the palace servants could only serve him from a distance.
The Crown Princess's servants are mostly the same old people who were there when she got married.
The Crown Prince's side hardly receives any personnel!
Song Zhimian, however, was assigned to the Eastern Palace as a female official in charge of ceremonies.
This matter has been the subject of much discussion in the palace.
The prevailing opinion is that His Majesty personally assigned the person, actually intending to place one of his own people next to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess...
However, the discussion didn't last long before everyone's attention was drawn to Zheng Wanwan, the new palace maid who had arrived before His Majesty.
...
Song Zhimian quickly followed the two to the East Palace.
After placing the two bundles in the room that Ruyi had led her to, Song Zhimian immediately went to pay her respects to the Crown Princess.
Coincidentally, the Crown Prince has also been staying at the East Palace for the past two days.
When the palace maid brought Song Zhimian in, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were sitting at the table drinking tea.
Song Zhimian lowered her head slightly and could only see the two people sitting in the hall.
A beautiful woman in palace attire, gentle and graceful, exuding nobility in every gesture.
The other man... was about thirty years old, handsome, but his face was a little pale.
These two must be the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Dayu.
When the palace maid brought Song Zhimin in, she had already informed Song Zhimin that the Crown Prince was also present today.
As soon as Song Zhimian entered the main hall, she respectfully bowed to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
"Master of Ceremonies Song Zhimin pays respects to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess!"
Their posture was standard and their movements were fluid and graceful, making them a pleasure to watch.
The Crown Princess nodded secretly after reading it.
The Crown Prince nodded slightly before calling Song Zhimian to get up.
"No need for formalities! Raise your head!"
Song Zhimian gently raised her head.
The Crown Princess was a little surprised. Such a beautiful girl had entered the palace to become a lady-in-waiting?
With such beauty, and supposedly being the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family, she's sure to find a good match...
The Crown Prince, however, knew Song Zhimian's background.
When Xiao Huaijin recommended someone to the Crown Prince, he revealed all of Song Zhimian's background.
This includes Song Zhimian's plot to poison Cai Boju...
The Crown Prince was both amazed by Song Zhimian's beauty and secretly impressed.
Just as Lao Qi said, he looked harmless, but he killed someone with a single move...
Such a person... the Crown Prince's Palace really lacks!
"From now on, you will stay by the side of the imperial grandson. You will be his chief lady-in-waiting. What you should do... the Imperial Household Department should have already taught you, right? I don't need to repeat it again!" the Crown Prince said softly.
Song Zhimian quickly bowed and greeted him.
"Yes! This servant will certainly serve the imperial grandson with all my heart!"
The Crown Prince nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then let Song Zhimian leave.
...
After Song Zhimian left, the Crown Princess looked at the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, is this Lady Song... really sent by Father Emperor?" the Crown Princess asked softly.
The crown prince shook his head.
"No! The seventh prince sent it over through Father Emperor's influence."
You can trust her! She's capable.
Didn't you always say that there was no one suitable for Jue'er? She's surrounded by eunuchs every day, so she doesn't gain much experience.
Let's see if Master Song is of any use after he's gone!
Upon hearing that Song Zhimian was sent by Xiao Huaijin, the Crown Princess immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
It was sent by the King of Qi, so there's nothing to worry about!
The King of Qi and the Crown Prince were born of the same mother, both to the late Empress. The Crown Prince trusted the King of Qi greatly.
"Then I can rest assured that I'm entrusting Jue'er to her."
If it really was sent by my father, I'm actually a little worried that it was because of someone whispering in his ear!
As the Crown Princess spoke, she glanced towards Ronghua Palace.
The crown prince gave a cold laugh.
"Her? She doesn't have any pillow talk to do now!"
I haven't seen her at my father's place lately. All I hear are the laughter of the new concubines, but no one hears the cries of the old ones!
Alright, pretend to be sick and visit her as little as possible these next few days, so she won't nag you and try to use you as a pawn again.
The Crown Princess immediately agreed.
...
After meeting the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Song Zhimian was led by a palace servant to the next room to meet the mistress she was to serve.
The Crown Prince's only son, the Imperial Grandson Xiao Jingjue!
As soon as Song Zhimian entered the courtyard, she saw a round object flying towards her.
She instinctively dodged, and then saw something that looked like a hydrangea hit the courtyard gate.
Immediately afterwards, a group of eunuchs escorted a four- or five-year-old boy dressed in brocade robes as they approached...
The little boy was taken aback when he saw Song Zhimian, and then he saw the embroidered ball that had fallen on the courtyard gate.
"Did it hit you?" the little boy asked softly.
Song Zhimian was taken aback, then immediately noticed the exquisite jade pendant with a coiled dragon design on the child's waist...
She immediately knew who was in front of her!
"Master of Ceremonies Song Zhimin greets the Imperial Grandson!"
Song Zhimian quickly bowed deeply in worship.
The little boy then realized who the beautiful older sister in front of him was.
Yesterday, his mother told him that today he would have a master of etiquette, who would teach him palace manners and rules and manage the rules of the courtyard.
When he heard that she was his aunt, he thought she was someone like Aunt Cui from the palace!
Unexpectedly, she turned out to be a beautiful older sister...
"Should I call you aunt or sister?" Xiao Jingjue asked, tilting her head back.
Song Zhimian smiled.
"Your Highness, just call me Song Zhangyi!"
"Alright! Master Song, did my kick just now hit you? Does it hurt?" Xiao Jingjue asked again.
Song Zhimian...
Surprisingly, the young prince has the potential to be a warm and caring man...
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