But the wet nurse behind him didn't dare to let Chu Feiyang hold the little princess. After all, no matter how young the princess was, Chu Feiyang was an outsider, and men and women were not allowed to touch each other, so he couldn't break the rules!
The wet nurse humbly walked up to the group and whispered, "Miss Yun, please give the princess to me! It's time for her to take a nap!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Feiyang said nothing more. He smiled faintly as he watched the wet nurse carry the unwilling Princess Yao away!
Yun Qianmeng realized that Shui'er and Bing'er were the only ones by her side. She knew that staying any longer would damage her reputation, so she bowed to the person in front of her and tried to leave. However, Prince Chen blocked her way. At the same time, Prince Chen's voice rang out in her ears, "The harem is a sacred place, how can an outsider enter and exit at will! Prime Minister Chu has always been law-abiding. How could he not understand even the most basic rules today? Is it because of someone else?"
While speaking, King Chen kept looking at Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang!
Yun Qianmeng was wearing a lake-colored long dress that reached the ground, while Chu Feiyang was wearing a royal blue brocade robe. They were so pleasing to the eyes. Especially when Prince Chen remembered that Chu Feiyang had pleaded for Yun Qianmeng in the hall before, he felt very uncomfortable!
As soon as these words came out, Yun Qianmeng's half-closed eyes flashed with a hint of anger, while Chu Feiyang raised his eyebrows slightly and replied lightly, "I guess my reason for entering the palace is the same as yours! If your Highness lingers any longer, I'm afraid the Queen Mother will issue an imperial decree!"
Chu Feiyang said it lightly, but Prince Chen's expression darkened instantly. He glared at Chu Feiyang fiercely, then looked at Yun Qianmeng for a long moment before turning around and striding towards the Queen Mother's palace...
Yun Qianmeng listened to the exchange between the two in silence. Although she had doubts in her heart, she also knew that the situation in the harem was complicated and that saying the wrong thing could lead to eternal damnation. So she said softly, "Your Highness, I'll take your leave!"
Chu Feiyang did not stop her from leaving. Instead, his smiling eyes looked at Yun Qianmeng with exploration and inquiry. After Yun Qianmeng's figure disappeared from his sight, he turned gracefully and walked towards the palace gate...
Yun Qianmeng had just returned to the Empress Dowager's Fengxiang Palace when she saw Concubine Yuande rushing out with an angry look on her face. Prince Chen followed behind her with a sullen expression. The palace servants behind them all lowered their heads and dared not make a sound...
Seeing this, Yun Qianmeng immediately stepped aside and led Shui'er Bing'er to kneel and salute. However, the originally furious Concubine Yuan De stopped in front of her, then fiercely tossed her sleeves and left with a rage...
Prince Chen said sternly with a gloomy face, "Escort the Concubine Dowager back to Prince Chen's Palace!" Then he glanced coldly at Yun Qianmeng's figure and walked out of Fengxiang Palace in anger!
When Yun Qianmeng returned to the Queen Mother's bedroom, only the Queen Mother and Ji Shuyu were left inside!
Without Concubine Yuan De, the atmosphere in the bedroom seemed much more relaxed. After paying her respects, Yun Qianmeng sat down next to Ji Shuyu, and the two of them chatted with the empress dowager!
Ji Shuyu carefully observed Yun Qianmeng's complexion, a look of relief and reassurance in her eyes. She smiled and said, "Queen Dowager, you see, Meng'er looks much better today. She looks even more beautiful and more like Ruoli!"
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother looked at Yun Qianmeng, who was sitting quietly beside her, with smiling eyes. Seeing that her face was rosy and the scar on her forehead had disappeared, she nodded with satisfaction and said, "You look much better indeed! It seems that our little girl Meng has come to her senses and knows how to take care of herself!"
Hearing her say this, Yun Qianmeng understood in her heart that Shui'er Bing'er had probably already reported every detail of her life in the Prime Minister's Mansion to the Queen Mother. However, she still needed the Queen Mother's support at this time, and she must not deal with Shui'er Bing'er rashly, lest she put herself in a dilemma!
Thinking of the purpose of coming today, Yun Qianmeng immediately stood up and knelt down with a look of panic on her face. "Please forgive me, Queen Mother!"
Yun Qianmeng's sudden action startled the Queen Mother and Ji Shuyu. They asked in confusion, "Meng girl, what happened? Get up first!"
Yun Qianmeng, however, remained on her knees, crouching low as she whispered, "A few days ago, I broke the jade bracelet that the Queen Mother gave to my mother. I wanted to secretly send someone to repair it, but none of the jade craftsmen in Kyoto had ever seen such an exquisite bracelet, and no one dared to take it on! I beg the Queen Mother to give me the pattern of the jade bracelet so that I can have it repaired!"
Hearing her say this, a hint of surprise flashed across the empress dowager's smiling eyes. She then glanced at Shui'er and Bing'er as if unintentionally. Seeing that both of them shook their heads slightly, but could not find any mistakes in Yun Qianmeng's words, she knew that breaking the jade bracelet was false, and asking for the pattern was true!
Ji Shuyu had personally seen Yun Qianmeng's boudoir and knew that she couldn't possibly have any expensive jewelry or clothes. She quickly understood the situation, but didn't say anything. Instead, she tried to persuade the Queen Mother, "Queen Mother, this child is pitiful. She lost her mother when she was young, and only these jewelry were left for her to keep as a souvenir! Your Majesty is kindhearted, so please fulfill her filial piety!"
The Queen Mother pondered for a moment, then nodded and instructed Eunuch Qu to fetch all the archived items of the imperial gifts and give them to Yun Qianmeng. "The palace gave your mother many bracelets back then. Take them back and compare them carefully. Return them after you've used them!"
Yun Qianmeng held the book in both hands, knowing that the Queen Mother was aware of her usefulness, and kowtowed again to express her gratitude!
Seeing the Queen Mother looking exhausted, Ji Shuyu stood up and left Fengxiang Palace with Yun Qianmeng...
On the return carriage, Ji Shuyu took Yun Qianmeng's hand, patted her little hand gently, sighed slightly, and said distressedly, "Child, it's hard for you!"
Yun Qianmeng had been resurrected for so long, and apart from Mu Chun, this was the first time she had been cared for so much by someone. The care and sincerity in Ji Shuyu's eyes especially warmed Yun Qianmeng's heart. She smiled sincerely and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. Meng'er is doing well now!"
But the more Yun Qianmeng acted strong, the more uncomfortable Ji Shuyu felt. She raised her hand and stroked Yun Qianmeng's once injured forehead, whispering, "Tomorrow I will have someone send you the records of Ruoli's dowry when she got married!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Qianmeng's eyes widened slightly, full of disbelief. "Aunt..."
But Ji Shuyu smiled calmly. That smile contained too much emotion, but she couldn't wipe away the determination in her eyes. "Child, those originally belonged to you. Auntie believes that you can do it!"
Ji Shuyu's gentleness made Yun Qianmeng feel a trace of gratitude in her heart. She choked up and said, "Meng'er will definitely not let my aunt down!"
'Bang...' But at this moment, the carriage they were riding in was hit, making a loud noise...
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