Chapter 30 Don't underestimate her
When Xi Lingyue woke up, Xiao Jin had already left.
"Prince Rui is a man, it's not good for him to stay in the harem for a long time." Nanny Wei comforted Xi Lingyue.
Xi Lingyue had lived in the deep palace for a long time, so she naturally understood the rules of the palace. She did not blame Xiao Jin, but felt more distressed for him.
Because of her heartache for Xiao Jin, she became even more angry at Ling Rui.
"I heard that Ling Rui and the daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei also attended Concubine Rou's plum blossom viewing banquet today?"
Nanny Wei nodded, "Yes, when we were enjoying the plum blossoms, Nanny Xian, who was by the Empress Dowager's side, took her to the Empress Dowager's palace."
"How is the child?" Xi Lingyue leaned on the bed with the help of Nanny Wei.
Nanny Wei adjusted the pillow. "He's so skinny, like a skinny monkey. He's sixteen, but he looks like thirteen or fourteen."
"But his ability to irritate people does have some resemblance to the Marquis of Zhenbei."
"When she entered the palace, Concubine Rou's two personal maids wanted to intimidate her, but...she turned around and left."
"Before the banquet, we've embarrassed Madam Anyang, Madam Ling, and her sister Ling Xueyao."
"Empress Rou was overestimating her own abilities and wanted to send a nanny to teach her the rules, but she also reminded her of that."
"Later, we went to Merlin, and Concubine Rou asked her what she thought of the plum blossoms. She said they were beautiful and wanted to pick some to take back to decorate her room."
Xi Lingyue nodded, her thoughts drifting away, her expression sarcastic, "Rong Ruxiang, this fierce woman, was cruel and ruthless to me and the other concubines, but she took the matter of the Marquis of Zhenbei lightly."
"Sixteen years...it's not easy for this child to survive."
"I'm afraid Rong Ruxiang will have to reap what she sowed."
"But...Princess Wanyue is alone after all, I'm afraid...she can't win." Nanny Wei poured tea and handed it to Xi Lingyue.
"Don't underestimate her." Xi Lingyue took the teacup and warmed it in her hand. "Just based on the imperial edict that the late emperor gave her, Rong Ruxiang can't touch her on the surface."
"Don't underestimate the Marquis of Zhenbei. She left a lot of things for this child."
The first thing that came to mind for Nanny Wei was the grand wedding that Gong Lele had when she married Ling Rui.
Xi Lingyue saw what she was thinking and shook her head slightly, "Money is secondary, there are more important things..."
"Whether it can be utilized depends on whether Princess Wanyue has the good fortune."
Wei Ma Ma couldn't think of anything more important than the dowry, so she could only nod slightly in agreement and persuaded, "Don't worry about it, Concubine Dowager."
Xi Lingyue took a sip of tea and returned the cold cup to Wei Mama. "Don't worry, I'll just watch over her and help her when necessary."
"Go go and look for it..." she whispered, then looked up at the ceiling of the bed, not knowing what she was thinking.
Nanny Wei put the teacup away and tucked in the quilt for her. "Don't worry, Madam. I'll arrange for someone to take care of it right away."
Xi Lingyue did not respond to her, but suddenly said, "Qingwan, if my son survives..."
Nanny Wei's maiden name is Qingwan. Wei Qingwan was brought with Xi Lingyue when she entered the palace.
"Your Majesty..." Nanny Wei knew that Xi Lingyue was sad, but she didn't know how to comfort her.
After Ling Chan left the Queen Mother's Palace, she originally wanted to install some more surveillance equipment in other places. However, there were too many guards patrolling back and forth in the places she passed by, so she had to give up and return to Merlin.
At this time in Merlin, many young ladies were racking their brains to please Concubine Rou, but only Liu Huaiyu...felt bored since Ling Chan left, and lay on the table, yawning without caring about her image.
The wife of the Imperial Censor who accompanied Liu Huaiyu knocked her daughter on the forehead in frustration, "You should sit properly. Look at yourself."
Liu Huaiyu sat up helplessly and looked towards the entrance of Merlin. "Ling Chan has been gone for so long, why hasn't she come back yet?"
Madam Liu reminded her quietly, "Ling Chan's situation is unclear right now, so don't try to get too close to her."
"Mom!" Liu Huaiyu looked at his mother dissatisfiedly, "She is the daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei. You know I admire the Marquis of Zhenbei the most."
"The more uncertain her situation is, the more I want to help her."
"You." Madam Liu looked at her stubborn daughter and sighed helplessly, "I can't argue with you. I'll let your father scold you later."
Liu Huaiyu curled his lips and continued to look at the Merlin entrance.
"Ling Chan is back." She waved towards the entrance.
Mrs. Liu looked in the direction her daughter was waving, and when she saw the skinny figure, she sighed helplessly.
Seeing that Concubine Rou was discussing poetry with several young ladies, Ling Chan walked straight to her seat.
The next second, Liu Huaiyu came over.
"What did the Queen Mother say to you?" She looked curious.
Ling Chan glanced at her and she blinked, "Can't say it? Then don't say it."
"Princess Wanyue is back?" Concubine Rou also looked over. "That's perfect. How about having Princess Wanyue recite a poem for us..."
"I can't." Ling Chan rejected her bluntly.
Although she could have copied all the poems she had learned in modern times, she just didn't want to please Concubine Rou.
Concubine Rou invited herself into the palace to make it easier for the Empress Dowager to find her, so Concubine Rou and the Empress Dowager must be in the same faction.
The Queen Mother gave her a chronic poison, so she was destined to be an enemy, and Concubine Rou was also an enemy.
Concubine Rou exclaimed in an exaggerated manner, "No?"
The other ladies also covered their mouths and laughed, including Ruan Yiyu and the others.
"What's so funny about not being able to recite poetry?" Liu Huaiyu couldn't help but feel sorry for Ling Chan. "Can reciting poetry be used to make a living? Can it be used as money?"
Her words only made everyone laugh even harder.
Ling Chan held Liu Huaiyu's hand, then looked directly at Ruan Yiyu, "There's nothing I can do. Madam Ling hasn't hired a teacher for me."
Everyone looked at Ruan Yiyu. Ling Xueyao had just recited two poems in a row, and Concubine Rou had even praised her.
Ruan Yiyu was stunned with embarrassment, and before she could even retract her smile, she said, "This..."
"Yes, yes." She smiled awkwardly, "The princess has been weak since childhood, so it's true...she has never hired a teacher."
Since the words were so clear, Concubine Rou had no choice but to give up.
After a while, Concubine Rou began to summarize, and she singled out two noble ladies and rewarded them with two pieces of jewelry as the first prize.
On the way out of the palace, Liu Huaiyu followed Ling Chan all the time.
"What's so great about being able to recite poetry?" She stomped her feet heavily on the ground, as if to crush all the gossip.
Madam Liu was beside her, pushing her and saying, "Walk properly, what's wrong with you?"
"It's all your grandfather's fault. He spoiled you to no end."
Ling Chan glanced at Liu Huaiyu sideways. Grandpa...isn't he General Liu?
Ling Rui was once the deputy general under General Liu, and Gong Lele also followed General Liu.
Then General Liu must know something.
"Mrs. Liu." Ling Chan stopped, and Liu Huaiyu also stopped suddenly. Mrs. Liu, who was following Liu Huaiyu, bumped into Liu Huaiyu's back unexpectedly.
"Ah, um..." Madam Liu glanced at Liu Huaiyu, "Princess, what's the matter?"
Ling Chan bowed politely, "Madam Liu, I heard that my mother once served under General Liu. I wonder if I can meet General Liu."
Mrs. Liu was stunned, "This..."
"Ling Chan, my grandfather is not in the capital recently." Liu Huaiyu answered before Mrs. Liu.
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