Chapter 434 Luck
After about half an hour, Chunhong's lips turned from blue to red, her complexion gradually returned to normal, and she slowly woke up.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with me? Where is the Eldest Princess? Is she alright?"
Seeing how quickly the medicine was working, Meng Lingge's tense heart finally calmed down. She gently patted Chunhong's hand, comforting her.
"Woyu is alright, you saved her. You were poisoned and just took the antidote. Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Chunhong breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Wen Woyu was alright.
"I'm fine. I'm just a little hungry."
After being unconscious for two days and two nights, it's no wonder he was hungry.
Meng Lingge smiled and said, "I just had someone prepare some food, it should be arriving soon. You haven't eaten for two days, so you can't eat too much at once. Have some stomach-soothing porridge first, and then you can eat something else later."
Chunhong nodded vigorously.
"Yes, after I finish my porridge, I will go back with Her Majesty the Empress and continue to serve Her Majesty the Empress today."
She was unconscious for two days. I wonder if the Empress got used to not having her to serve her during these two days.
Now that Xia Zi and Qiu Lan are both gone, she is the only one who has served the Empress the longest.
Without her service, she didn't know if the Empress would adapt, and she was extremely worried. She was concerned that others wouldn't serve her well, and also worried that the Empress didn't have anyone she could trust to serve her.
“Chunhong.” Upon hearing this, Meng Lingge’s eyes lit up. She looked into Chunhong’s eyes and said earnestly.
"These past two days, the young master I introduced to you last time sent someone with a message saying that his mother is seriously ill and he hopes that your marriage can be moved up. Otherwise, if something happens to her, the groom will have to observe a year of mourning, which will delay your marriage for another year. I sent someone to investigate, and it is indeed true."
Chunhong became anxious upon hearing this.
"Didn't we agree on next month? Then let's wait another year. I've always wanted to postpone it. Your Majesty, please tell him for me that it can't be brought forward. If he can't wait, he can find someone else to marry."
Chunhong knew that the Emperor and Empress intended to leave the palace, so she did not object to Meng Lingge choosing a husband for her.
She understood that the Empress could not leave in peace until the maids were properly taken care of.
But now that the Emperor and Empress's plan is not yet complete and their departure date is not yet determined, how can the Empress arrange the fate of all the maids and send them out of the palace one by one?
She had originally made up her mind to stay by the Empress's side, but after the Empress's repeated persuasion, she finally agreed to get married next month. But now the wedding is being moved up.
The palace is so dangerous now, and the eldest princess has been murdered twice. How can she feel at ease letting her leave?
Looking into Chunhong's anxious and worried eyes, Meng Lingge knew what she was thinking. She sat down on the edge of the bed and tidied Chunhong's hair.
"Don't say such hurtful things. You're already twenty-two this year, well past the age for marriage. You've met this young master Zhao, and he's been held back by family matters. He's a perfect match for you. Right now, his mother is seriously ill. If you marry into the family early, you'll fulfill the old lady's wish. Young master Zhao will only be more grateful and cherish you, and you'll have a smoother life in the Zhao family in the future."
"It's not that my Chunhong is only a match for him, but that he is sincere enough and is the most outstanding among the people we have seen. I don't want you to miss this opportunity."
"Of course, if you really don't like him, you can leave with the dowry I've given you and live whatever life you want."
As a mistress and servant, Meng Lingge was also reluctant to part with Chunhong, but no matter how reluctant she was, she couldn't let Chunhong be her maid for the rest of her life.
They all deserve to have their own lives.
Meng Lingge smiled faintly and said seriously, "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to marry Young Master Zhao? If you really don't want to, I will refuse you."
Chunhong bit her lip, her face blushing.
"I'm willing, but I don't want it to be now..."
"If you're willing, then so be it. I've already sent word that I agree to your marriage being moved forward."
The two, mistress and servant, shared a deep bond. Meng Lingge could easily see through Chunhong's feelings. When she met Young Master Zhao, her girlish shyness was obvious to everyone.
Her earlier comment about Young Master Zhao not being able to wait and marrying someone else was just an angry outburst made in a moment of frustration because she was reluctant to leave Meng Lingge.
Hearing that Meng Lingge had already agreed on her behalf, Chunhong choked up, thinking that she would be leaving Meng Lingge in a few days.
"But if I leave, what will happen to Her Majesty the Empress's side...?"
"His Majesty's plan is progressing, and I estimate it will be completed within the next few months. While I still have the authority, you should follow my arrangements, rest well for a few days, be a beautiful bride, and have a splendid wedding."
Looking at Chunhong's still young and beautiful face, Meng Lingge could almost imagine Chunhong looking radiant and beautiful in her bright red wedding dress, and her eyes welled up with tears.
Of her four maids, Chunhong was the oldest, even a little older than her. Chunhong had always been the one to take care of and look after those around her. Not only did she take care of her, but the other three maids also received a great deal of care from her.
Chunhong was like an older sister, taking care of everything. She even risked her life twice to save Chunhong and her child.
Ensuring Chunhong has a good future, allowing her to enjoy being cared for in her later years and live a free, easy, and carefree life, is of utmost importance to Meng Lingge.
"Miss!" Chunhong threw herself into Meng Lingge's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Her reluctance to part with Meng Lingge led her to revert to the way she addressed Meng Lingge when they were at the Meng residence.
"Miss, I'm so scared, so scared that if I leave the palace I'll never see you again. I've been by your side for over ten years, and I dream of being with you all the time. I really can't bear to leave you..."
Meng Lingge patted her back and coaxed her softly.
"No. Once I leave this gilded cage, I will be free. If I settle down elsewhere, I will write to you. You can bring your husband and children to visit me. I can also visit you anytime I have time."
Chunhong wiped away her tears, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Really?"
Meng Lingge nodded and smiled, "Silly girl, why would I lie to you? Of course it's true. Not just you, but also Xia Zi and Qiu Lan, we will definitely be able to meet again. Your husband was arranged by me, so I will keep a close eye on him. If Young Master Zhao bullies you, I will not stand for it."
Chunhong then smiled slightly, shyly straightening the wrinkles on Meng Lingge's clothes.
"Being able to serve Miss is truly Chunhong's greatest fortune in this life."
Upon hearing this, Meng Lingge smiled and her eyes crinkled. Just as she was about to speak, the little maid outside brought in some food. She got up and walked to the other side, urging Chunhong to fill her stomach first.
In fact, it was Chunhong's good fortune to serve her.
But the mutual protection between master and servant has been enough for this day. Now she hopes that Chunhong can live a peaceful and fulfilling life.
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