Jingrou was a little surprised, although she hadn't intended to disturb Consort Jing. Everyone knew that Consort Jing was usually a very quiet person, and neither the palace maids nor the other concubines would bother her.
However, since Consort Jing had invited her, as a junior, she naturally had to bring Xiao Jiu along. But she was a little worried that Xiao Jiu might be naughty and upset Consort Jing.
Jingrou looked down at Xiao Jiu, whose hair was now tied into a small bun, waiting to be combed again when she was older!
Consort Jing stayed quietly here, clearly not used to noise, but Xiao Jiu was not only very expressive, but also quite noisy!
Jingrou really didn't have much confidence in him, because Xiao Jiu was essentially a social butterfly who could get along with anyone. Even those who seemed to dislike him a little, he would still happily join them!
The old nanny seemed to have seen through Jingrou's thoughts and smiled. "Her Majesty likes Ninth Prince very much! This servant finds Ninth Prince's purse very familiar. I vaguely remember that it was given to him by Her Majesty..." Her eyes fell on the purse at Ninth Prince's waist.
As someone close to Consort Jing, she was naturally very familiar with Consort Jing's craftsmanship. Seeing that something made by her mistress could be hung on the Ninth Prince, she was naturally happy, which showed that Consort Yi trusted her mistress!
In fact, the gifts sent by the concubines in the palace, whether they were for congratulations or for celebrating childbirth, were basically things that wouldn't cause any problems on the surface. If anything went wrong when they were displayed, she wouldn't be blamed.
Very few people would make their own purses like Consort Jing did, since it was her own craft. If something went wrong with such a thing, wouldn't it implicate her?
When the nanny first saw that her mistress had sent it over, she naturally disapproved. But the mistress insisted, so she didn't say anything. However, she never expected that Consort Yi would actually attach herself to the Ninth Prince!
Jingrou looked down.
Although her little cousin was young, he was very well-dressed and very particular. His aunt had hung the purse on him, and Jingrou had no idea where it came from!
Actually, Jingrou had planned to make some purses or similar items for her younger cousins, but her purses were in such high demand that they were not only for her younger cousins but also for her aunt and uncle.
I can't leave any of them out, so I have to postpone making something for my little cousin.
He's still young and doesn't understand things yet, so he doesn't know to fight for it!
"Then I'll have to trouble Consort Jing." Jingrou bowed slightly.
The nanny was about to welcome them inside when Jingrou, holding Xiao Jiu's hand, was about to lead them in when she noticed that Xiao Jiu was heading straight for the plum blossom tree, seemingly unwilling to enter!
This little Jiu! She's already here, clearly meant to go in and be a guest, why is she lingering at the entrance? It wouldn't be good if Consort Jing found out!
Jingrou smiled shyly, but the nanny led them over. As they got closer, they discovered several baskets under the plum tree.
These baskets are spaced apart, yet they are filled with fallen flower petals?
Although the plum blossoms haven't reached the point where the petals are about to fall yet, there's still a bit of wind today. It's likely that the earlier gusts of wind blew the petals off, and now the basket is already filled with some petals.
The old woman picked up a basket and approached Xiao Jiu. Only then did Xiao Jiu curiously examine the petals inside the basket, no longer thinking about the plum blossom tree.
"Flowers!" Xiao Jiu opened his arms in surprise and gestured to Jing Rou. Jing Rou didn't know what he was gesturing, but it was probably the flowers she had seen in Yikun Palace.
“Yes, it’s a flower. It’s from Granny to Xiao Jiu…” Jing Rou gratefully accepted it, but she was a little worried that Xiao Jiu would put it in his mouth after taking it, so she only let Xiao Jiu look at it and did not give it to him.
"These plum blossom trees are quite delicate. It's been windy all morning, and Her Majesty was worried that the blossoms would fall, so she instructed me to put the basket down there... But it'll be enough for the Ninth Prince." The nanny smiled.
Having successfully drawn her attention to the flowers, Xiao Jiu obediently took her sister's hand and they entered Shou Kang Palace together.
Jingrou rubbed his little head in frustration. "You're so clever, insisting on dragging your sister out to play, and you even coveted other people's flowers. In the end, you disturbed Consort Jing!"
You little rascal!
Xiao Jiu, however, was unaware of what had happened. Now that he had the flower, he was quite content. He gently touched the flower with his hand, remembering his sister's advice not to use his hands to take it. Then he looked up and smiled brightly at his sister.
Jingrou was also a little puzzled. Xiao Jiu probably couldn't see this peach tree from so far away, so why would she think there was a peach tree here and then come over? It was really amazing. Even she didn't know there was such a tree at the entrance of Shou Kang Palace!
Oh well, let's just assume it's just a child's amazing sense of smell! Maybe they really do love this plum blossom!
Or perhaps he just happened to pass by here at some point and somehow remembered it—that's a bit amazing, isn't it? Children are so forgetful!
Before Jingrou could think much about it, she was led inside.
From the outside, Shou Kang Palace looks rather old. If it weren't for that plum tree, it would appear desolate, and there would definitely be no one coming here normally.
However, once inside, it was found that the interior was very well-maintained, with obvious signs of habitation, and everything was very well taken care of, unlike the palaces which were filled with chrysanthemums, which were the most popular flowers at this time of year.
The fact that a few plants were carefully placed in an inconspicuous yet appropriate spot makes one feel that the owner is a connoisseur of flowers.
Once inside, Jingrou found the place to be incredibly exquisite... The soft couch was so comfortable; she could already imagine what it would be like when the sunlight streamed in.
And the arrangement of things here, although it looks inconspicuous, as a lazy person, Jingrou knows that it is placed in the most accessible and effortless way.
Jingrou's impression of Consort Jing immediately soared; she truly knew how to enjoy life!
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