When Jingrou first saw Xitala, she felt that she was very honest and dignified. Although her face looked ordinary, even the smile lines at the corners of her eyes revealed her kindness.
Such a person can naturally evoke a sense of goodwill upon first sight, causing one to lower their guard. Despite not being particularly striking in appearance, she possesses a magical charm that makes her truly unforgettable.
If it weren't for the scars on Mingxuan's body and the fearful attitude of Mingxuan and his group, Jingrou wouldn't have believed that this old woman was so vicious, resorting to violence at the drop of a hat...
Indeed, you can't judge a book by its cover. No wonder Consort Ping trusts her so much and wouldn't believe the old woman hit someone. If someone with such a face and demeanor stood before her, she wouldn't subconsciously think he was a bad person!
When Lady Hitara entered, even though she saw Princess Mingxuan, whom she was supposed to teach etiquette to, sitting with three other young girls, she showed no surprise. Instead, she smiled and said, "If the princess has guests to entertain today, perhaps we should postpone the etiquette lessons for another day. It's my bad timing."
As she spoke, she gracefully bowed to everyone present, her manner impeccable. Several of Consort Ping's maids also nodded obsequiously at her, their attitudes very friendly.
She spoke softly and slowly, and Consort Ping instinctively wanted to refuse. How could the rules be delayed for another day?
Day after day, there are so many tomorrows, we can't keep putting it off like this!
Now is the best time. Mingxuan has to stay in his study during the day, where would he find the time to learn etiquette? It will have to be postponed until the evening!
But looking at these three young girls from distinguished backgrounds, Consort Ping hesitated, unable to speak. She simply couldn't bring herself to order them to leave!
Jingrou glanced at Xitala and smiled slightly. This nanny was truly cunning. She knew perfectly well that Consort Ping was determined to have Mingxuan learn etiquette, so she made this show of retreating to advance, and she did it in front of all three of them.
If it were a shy or naive young girl, wouldn't she be embarrassed and leave?
So it's no wonder Mingxuan was controlled by her. She's just a little girl of three or five years old; how could she compare to this old monster who's been in the palace for decades?
Jingrou blinked, glanced at Consort Ping, tilted her head, and said innocently, "I didn't know Mingxuan was going to learn etiquette today? His Majesty even sent Liang Banban to the study yesterday, saying that the princesses should have a balance between work and rest. I wonder what etiquette they're learning today? This nanny looks unfamiliar, and she doesn't seem to be around Mingxuan."
Jingrou's clear eyes fell on Xitala, and her body stiffened slightly.
Why does this little girl seem so cunning?
It's not that I was stumped by her question, but I was completely taken aback. A little girl of only a few years old should be very easy to control. I don't know if she was pretending or if she really didn't understand what I was saying.
Hitara prefers the latter. She controls Princess Mingxuan so easily now, would she be intimidated by other young girls?
When Consort Ping heard that Liang Jiugong, who was by the Emperor's side, had gone to the study, she glared at the palace maid standing next to Ming Xuan. Why hadn't she been told this sooner?
Yesterday, the Emperor said that work and rest should be balanced, and she immediately sent a nanny to teach etiquette. Isn't this a slap in the face to the Emperor?
If she had known about this earlier, she would have secretly learned the rules or waited until night... Consort Ping thought anxiously.
The palace maid beside Mingxuan shrank her neck in grievance. She had mentioned these things to her mistress yesterday, but her mistress was busy with other things and probably didn't take them to heart at all, which is why she was being blamed now.
Moreover, the master usually felt that the princess going to the study was delaying her learning of etiquette, so he was extremely disgusted with things in the study.
How could those who followed him possibly mention it in front of their master?
Xitala looked up and glanced at Jingrou.
"Replying to Princess Qixia, this servant was sent by the Imperial Household Department to teach Princess Mingxuan etiquette and such matters. I am not usually by the princess's side. As for the Emperor's edict, this servant knows nothing about it. However, Your Majesty is kind and will surely allow the little princess enough time to rest, so that she can have a balance between work and rest..." She straightened her back and spoke at this moment with neither humility nor arrogance.
Upon hearing her words, Jingrou raised an eyebrow slightly. It turned out that this old woman knew her identity; she was truly resourceful.
Although she wasn't an invisible person in the palace, she hadn't been there long and had never met this old woman before, yet she was able to deduce her identity.
Consort Ping frowned. She looked at Jingrou, wondering what she was up to and why she was making things difficult for the nanny on her side.
Although Consort Ping refrained from saying anything due to Princess Jingrou's status and out of respect for Prince An, she was extremely dissatisfied. She wondered how Prince An had raised such a rude person.
What is she doing causing trouble? Why is she meddling in Mingxuan's upbringing, when she's just a little kid?
Jingrou nodded, smiled obediently at Consort Ping, and then continued with some curiosity, "Princess Ping, please don't be offended. It's just that Jingrou is not very knowledgeable and has never seen such a proper matron before. So I'm curious to ask, what is the main purpose of the matrons sent by the Imperial Household Department?"
Mingxuan originally planned to confess to her mother, but the nanny who frightened her the most suddenly appeared, making her panic. Then Jingrou suddenly spoke up, which was a bit unexpected, but it eased her tension.
Hitara smiled contemptuously to himself. It turned out to be a naive little girl who had been intimidated by him. He looked down on her even more.
Sure enough, even if someone comes from a slightly better background, is luckier, and is favored by their family, they're still incredibly short-sighted! The wealth and luxury in the palace are something she can only dream of!
Consort Ping was comforted by her smile. Consort Ping was not a scheming person to begin with, and although she had not gained the Emperor's favor over the years, her scheming had not actually improved much.
Never mind, the little girl is just curious.
"Princess Qixia, this servant was sent by the Imperial Household Department to teach the princess etiquette, including palace rules and manners, as well as some Mongolian history. In the future, we will also be dealing with foreign customs..."
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