Chen Nian picked up a piece of Ziqi Donglai and savored it slowly, watching Qing'er teach Xiao Yanzi, and listened attentively.
I nodded to myself, realizing there were so many things to be careful about.
She also had to write it down. She had grown up outside the palace and didn't know much about these things. Outside the palace, there was nothing to be careful about when facing the Empress Dowager, but now that she was back in the palace, things were different from outside, so she had to be careful.
The palace is a place that can devour people; if you're not careful, you might lose your life without even knowing how.
Ertai saw that Shen Nian was listening attentively and had no intention of disturbing him. He sat properly and listened obediently along with her, but his eyes kept glancing at the person next to him.
It's always good to listen to rules and regulations; you never know when you might need them.
Watching the person showing off all sorts of pastries with such joy, without stopping, Ertai silently made a mental note of it, planning to bring some that weren't available in the palace next time he went there, hoping to give her a chance to try them.
Yes, we'll use the ointment as a reason to return the favor.
In a short time, Ertai had already come up with a reason for their next meeting.
...
As the person learning the rules, Xiao Yanzi suffered greatly. Although Qing'er taught her very slowly and meticulously, there was still much that Xiao Yanzi did not understand.
"Alright, I've told you what you need to pay attention to tomorrow. The rest is up to Princess Huanzhu to figure out on her own. That's all for tomorrow's precautions. Just remember them, and passing tomorrow won't be difficult."
If it weren't for the bond she shared with Yongqi and the others since childhood, the fact that Huanzhugege didn't seem scheming, and the fact that Niannian seemed to enjoy eating Ziqi Donglai and seemed to be in a good mood, it would be a different story.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to it, given that Xiao Yanzi caused Niannian's injury.
But she had promised, so she would teach her wholeheartedly. However, she never expected that Little Swallow would not learn any of the palace rules. She didn't even know how she managed to survive safely in the deep palace.
Especially the Empress's test, how did she get through it?
Looking at Xiao Yanzi's tormented expression, Qing'er sighed softly in her heart.
She taught her everything she was supposed to, and that was enough. As for Xiao Yanzi's good intentions, the rest was up to her to understand on her own.
She was at her wit's end; she simply couldn't teach this little swallow.
"Qing'er, Chen Nian, thank you both so much for today."
Seeing that it was getting late, Yongqi stood up, bowed to Qing'er who was standing, and to Chen Nian who was sitting and eating pastries, thanked her, and prepared to take his leave.
He blinked, puzzled: ? Why should I thank her?
Is she just watching the show from the sidelines?
She didn't do anything. If you want to thank someone, thank Qing'er. Qing'er was the one who did the work.
She was just eating and drinking on the side.
"Many thanks to Princess Qing and Princess Shen for today."
Ziwei leaned forward and spoke as well.
...
As for Ziwei's disregard for her own status, Shen Nian had nothing to say.
Let's just ignore it. Anyway, Ziwei has the protagonist's halo, and the protagonist's halo will help her make up for it. These things are not her concern.
"Qing'er, these are so difficult, I can't remember them all. You have to help me tomorrow."
Xiao Yanzi's tone revealed immense "pain." Rong Momo had taught her for so long, but she hadn't remembered anything. Although Qing'er taught her better than Rong Momo, she still couldn't remember much.
There are so many things to pay attention to tomorrow, how could she possibly remember them all? Those rules are just too much for her.
She was already afraid even before facing the Empress Dowager.
"Um"
Qing'er nodded lightly. Whether she would help was unknown, but at least she couldn't embarrass him now.
"The palace maids around you are quite well-behaved."
Qing'er said something meaningful.
But Xiao Yanzi didn't get the deeper meaning in Qing'er's words at all. She even pulled Ziwei behind her and talked to her with great interest.
"That's right, Qing'er. Let me tell you, Ziwei, she's more like a princess than I am—ah~"
Upon hearing this, Shen Nian was startled. Her hand, which was about to put a pastry in her mouth, suddenly stopped. She already knew what Xiao Yanzi's last word was.
Is this little swallow really that fierce?
Upon hearing Xiao Yanzi's words, the others sensed that the situation was dire. Er Kang snapped his fingers, and the marble in his hand hit Xiao Yanzi, stopping her from uttering the word she was about to say.
Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi were completely unaware that something was amiss. Ziwei even smiled more deeply upon hearing Xiaoyanzi's words, clearly indicating that she knew what Xiaoyanzi meant by the next word.
"What's wrong?"
Hearing Xiao Yanzi's exclamation, Qing'er asked in confusion.
She had no martial arts skills and failed to notice Er Kang's subtle actions.
Feeling the pain, seeing the emotion in Qing'er's eyes, and feeling the gaze upon her, Xiao Yanzi suddenly realized what was happening and instantly changed her words.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just thought of something terrible."
"Hey buddy, buddy, Qing'er, don't let Ziwei's dignified appearance fool you. Sometimes, she can be quite fierce, just like my buddies from outside the palace."
Watching Xiao Yanzi's clumsy acting, Benjamin couldn't help but want to facepalm while Yongqi and Erkang were standing to the side.
As for Ertai, he was watching Chen Nian, and as he watched Chen Nian's series of rich little expressions, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
It seems this little princess really enjoys watching plays?
Perhaps sensing that something was amiss, Ziwei's intelligence kicked in again, and she quickly suppressed her smile.
As an observer, Shen Nian clearly saw Ziwei frown when she heard Xiao Yanzi say that she was very fierce.
Yongqi took the lead, saying, "Qing'er, it's getting late, so we'll leave now and won't disturb you any longer."
Before Qing'er could say anything more, Yongqi cut her off, preventing her from saying anything further.
Qing'er nodded, glanced at the group of people whose expressions changed instantly after Xiao Yanzi said those words, and silently kept the matter in mind.
"Little Swallow, we should go now. It's getting late, and Qing'er and the others need to rest too."
Yongqi called out to Xiaoyanzi, who was still standing in the center.
"Okay, I got it, I got it, don't rush me, let's go, let's go."
"Qing'er, Chen Nian, we'll be going now. See you tomorrow."
Xiao Yanzi was afraid of saying the wrong thing again, so she continued to speak along with Yongqi, and even waved to Qing'er in thought.
"See you tomorrow"
Chen Nian nodded.
"Princess, I'm leaving now too."
Seeing that everyone was about to leave, Ertai stood up and took his leave from Chen Nian.
"Yes, you can try the ointment."
Chen Nian stood up, nodded, and still gave a reminder. As for whether Ertai should use it or not, that was beyond her control.
A sprain usually takes a long time to heal, ten days to half a month is considered short. During this time, it will be inconvenient to use one's hands. She didn't know how serious his injury was, and as a princess, it was not appropriate for her to examine Ertai's injury.
In the Qing Dynasty, a woman's reputation was of great importance.
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