Tingyu said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. This servant has never dared to covet the Second Young Master. This servant will always be by Your Majesty's side, never to be abandoned."
At this point, Tingyu looked at Wanwan with a firm gaze and said, "This servant has never planned to get married and wants to stay by Your Highness's side forever."
It's impossible for Tingyu to dislike Wanwan's second brother, but she knows that Wanwan's second brother usually doesn't take concubines, and she herself has no authority to ask Wanwan's second brother to rebel against the Wanyan family.
Hearing this, Wanwan felt somewhat relieved, and seeing Tingyu's expression, she felt even more at ease.
In fact, servants are easy to manage, as long as they are given enough benefits. And those who have grown up from childhood are even less likely to betray you.
But this is also conditional, and that condition is love. It is said that women are emotional creatures. How many trusted palace maids have betrayed their masters for the sake of the people they love? That is why Wanwan asked this question.
However, Wanwan knew very well that Tingyu also knew very well what the family atmosphere of the Wanyan family was like. She knew very well that Wanwan would never allow her second young master's concubine to serve her.
Wanwan lay back down on the couch. "There's no such thing as never getting married. You're the same age as me now, and in two more years you should be old enough to leave the palace."
Wanwan said, "I will prepare a good dowry for you. In addition, you are the head maid of me, the Imperial Noble Consort, so it will be easy for you to find a husband. With me backing you up, I think your husband's family will not dare to bully you."
Tingyu's personality is somewhat like Yutan's; she seems to be a moth drawn to a flame for love, yet she is also very rational.
Tingyu said, “Your Majesty, I will not get married. What’s so good about getting married? If I’m lucky, I can manage. But if I’m unlucky, I might have to endure my mother-in-law’s torment, and I’ll have to arrange my husband’s concubines. And if my husband doesn’t like me, life will be even harder. Plus, if my husband has someone he likes, how will I live?”
Wanwan: "What do you have to worry about? Even if I were to arrange a marriage for you, I would definitely choose someone with good character who doesn't have any of these other problems. I would never just marry you off to anyone."
Tingyu said, "No, Your Majesty, I don't want to gamble. I'd rather stay by your side. Besides, even the concubines in the harem have to give me some face when I'm with you. Moreover, my life is much better than those of the concubines. If I go out and get married, my future is uncertain. I'd rather cherish the life I have now."
Wanwan was a little surprised, not expecting that Tingyu really didn't want to get married, but considering Tingyu's personality, it seemed normal.
If she can't marry the one she loves, she'd rather remain single for life. Besides, in this palace, she's right; the concubines do have to give her some respect.
Wanwan: "Have you thought it through? You really won't marry me?"
"I've made up my mind," Tingyu said, bowing to Wanwan. "I will stay with Your Majesty for the rest of my life. Please grant my request."
Wanwan got up from the couch and personally helped Tingyu up.
Wanwan: "Alright, I'll grant your wish. But I also promise you that if you meet someone you like and want to change your mind, I can always provide you with a dowry so you can have a grand wedding. This will also fulfill our master-servant relationship."
Listening to the rain, she said, "This servant thanks Your Highness for granting my request."
Wanwan said, "Alright, we've been master and servant for over ten years. Unless something major happens, or you make a serious mistake, especially betraying me, I will treat you well."
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