As he spoke, he took out something. Yang Guilan was obviously frightened when she saw it and turned around to run away.
The old woman waved her hand and two maids grabbed her directly.
"This is something that Concubine Rong gave to this old servant. Do you think it is acceptable?" The old woman raised her hand, and in her hand was the silver palm given by Concubine Rong.
Yang Guilan cried and begged, "Mammy, I know I was wrong. Please don't hit me with that thing."
"It's too late to admit your mistake now." The old woman took the silver palm and hit her twice on the left and right sides of her face. Yang Guilan's face instantly became red and swollen.
"Wuwuwu, it hurts so much, wuwuwu, please stop hitting me, Nanny, I know I was wrong, I will never say wrong things again!" Yang Guilan cried pitifully.
Yang Guilan cried pitifully, but the old woman did not stop until she had hit her four times.
"My Lady, I hope you will remember what I have said today. If you no longer need my service, I will apologize to Her Majesty when we return to the palace."
"Please, Madam, arrange for a new nanny to follow you and teach you."
As she said this, the old woman was about to turn around and leave, but Yang Guilan quickly stopped her: "Madame Zeng, please don't go. I was wrong. I really know I was wrong."
Yang Guilan was frightened. This Aunt Zeng had a very good temper, and if her elder sister knew about the mistake she had made.
She was afraid that Nanny Leng would be assigned to her, but she didn't want it. Nanny Leng was so scary, really scary.
"Wuwuwu, I really know I was wrong. Madam Zeng, please forgive me this time!" Yang Guilan hugged Madam Zeng's legs tightly, refusing to let her leave.
Matron Zeng glanced down at her, broke free from her hands, and whispered, "Lady, calm down first!"
After she finished speaking, she went out and asked the maid to bring food to Yang Guilan.
Then she walked downstairs and glanced around, but didn't see the person she was looking for. She sighed and was about to turn around when a voice came from behind her: "Are you looking for me?"
Nanny Zeng quickly turned around and was surprised to see Qiu Yinong standing behind her in a veil. How could this girl walk without making any sound?
"Good evening, young lady. I am indeed looking for you."
Qiu Yinong nodded and continued walking downstairs: "Come on!"
Qing Yuan and Zi Yao walked past Nanny Zeng. Nanny Zeng came to her senses and followed them.
Just now, Qiu Yinong discovered that there was a small activity area in the backyard. There was a swing there and many flowers planted around it.
It was very unique, so I wanted to go over and take a look, and just then I saw Madam Zeng looking around.
He immediately knew she was looking for him, so he spoke.
Sitting on the swing, I felt a sense of being watched. I looked up and met the gaze of the person in the window.
The man suddenly met Qiu Yinong's eyes and was also startled.
Then he nodded embarrassedly to Qiu Yinong, feeling too embarrassed to stand there and watch any longer.
After everyone left, Qiu Yinong looked at Nanny Zeng. Nanny Zeng also saw the people in the window. When she saw Qiu Yinong looking at her, she bowed.
"Young lady, I am here to apologize to you on behalf of my lady. I was her foster nanny, but I failed to teach her well. I have failed in my duty."
"If I am not mistaken, you are a member of the royal family of Great Chu, right?" Although it was a question, the tone was 80% certain.
Qiu Yinong smiled, stepped on the swing, and it began to swing slightly.
"As expected of a nanny from the imperial palace, you have a good eye. I am considered half a member of the Chu royal family!"
Aunt Zeng didn't understand what she said, but she understood that she had acknowledged her identity.
"Then I, an old woman, must apologize to you. My county lady has been spoiled since she was a child. She is outspoken and a bit willful, but she has no bad intentions, let alone malicious intent. Please forgive me, young lady."
Qiu Yinong continued to swing slightly, then smiled and said, "Didn't you teach her a lesson?"
"It's over now. As long as she doesn't bump into me again, I won't bother with her."
"Thank you very much, young lady." Nanny Zeng was shocked. How did this girl know that she had taught the county lady a lesson?
Seeing that she said it was over, I didn't want to continue to pester her. I thanked her and left.
Zi Yao walked behind Qiu Yinong and gently pushed her.
Qing Yuan was shocked and said, "That county lord is not only outspoken, but also completely brainless. However, she is not wrong. Although the county lord is arrogant, he is indeed not a ruthless character."
"Master, what role did Concubine Rong play?"
"The princess married into the Western Rong clan, and there have always been rumors that the Xirong emperor doted on the princess, the empress. How did a Concubine Rong suddenly appear?"
"Don't worry, you'll know when the time comes," Qiu Yinong said mysteriously.
Qing Yuan and the other person smiled at each other, and the master was still keeping the secret.
…
In the room named Di.
Chen Xianghe was the one who had just locked eyes with Qiu Yinong. After he sat down, he instructed the guards beside him, "Go and find out where those people came from and what their identities are."
"yes."
The guards quickly arranged for the secret guards to investigate, while he opened the window and looked down.
This girl has a noble air about her, and it's clear at first glance that she's not ordinary.
Qiu Yinong swung around for a while, but someone was secretly observing her, so she lost interest.
"Go back and rest!"
Qing Yuan and the other two responded, then glared at a window unhappily. This guy was really spoiling the fun; the master was having a lot of fun.
As soon as Qiu Yinong stood up, Chu Hongyun walked over.
"Why don't you play anymore?" Chu Hongyun was puzzled. He reached out and held her hand, which was a little cold.
He wrapped the thin cloak in his hand around her and asked gently while lowering his head.
"I don't want to play anymore. It's dark and there's no fun anymore." Qiu Yinong smiled sweetly at him, and Chu Hongyun nodded lovingly.
"Then go back and rest early. There may be fewer chances of encountering towns in the next few days."
"Western Rong has a vast territory, but few cities and a small population. The surrounding villages may not be willing to accept us foreigners."
Chu Hongyun took her hand and introduced her as they walked.
Qiu Yinong nodded, then said, "It's okay. We won't have to sleep outdoors."
"Go to bed early." Chu Hongyun sent her to the door of the room, reached out and pinched her cheek, saying lovingly.
Qiu Yinong smiled and said good night to him before going back to the house. Qing Yuan and the other person bowed to Chu Hongyun, then followed him in and closed the door.
The moment Chu Hongyun turned around, the doting smile on her face disappeared instantly.
He looked coldly at a room on the second floor opposite. Just now, when he went to pick up Yi'er, he noticed someone peeking at him, and the direction was that room.
After returning to his room, he called Li Ao and asked him to check who was staying in the room on the second floor opposite.
Li Ao nodded and returned a short while later to report, "It was the Prince Chen from the Duke of Chen's family whom I met this afternoon."
"Is it him? Why is he secretly observing Yi'er?" Chu Hongyun was puzzled.
Li Ao added, "Qingsong just said that someone asked him about our background, pretending to be an innkeeper."
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