The queen chose a sixty-year-old nanny who had a very elegant name, Xiao Jinping.
Nanny Xiao's family was the clan of the Xiao family before they became royal family. Their relationship was very distant and they could not be called royal family.
When she was thirteen years old, her family fell into poverty and she was sent to the palace to be a maid. At the age of twenty, she went to serve in the imperial court. When the late emperor ascended the throne at the age of twenty-five, she was left behind to continue serving him. At the age of thirty, she became one of the female officials in charge of serving the late emperor and served him until his death.
After the death of the late emperor, she was already quite old, so Xiao Jingyun did not keep her on duty. However, he respected the female officials who had served the late emperor, so he moved five female officials including Xiao Jinping to Suining Palace and treated them as fifth-rank concubines.
In the past few years, four of the five maids have died, and now she is the only one left alive.
The nanny who had served two generations of emperors and was now taken care of by the new emperor was more suitable than anyone else to teach Princess Xuanyang.
She had no grudge against Xuan Yang, and Xuan Yang would not make things difficult for Nanny Jinping for the sake of the late emperor.
The Queen was not worried that Xiao Li would be wronged, she was only afraid that Xiao Li would get rid of the person.
She went to see Nanny Jinping in person and explained the situation. Nanny Jinping agreed to leave the palace and take Wang Wanqing with her.
So, Xiao Li looked at the two people in front of her, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes cold: "So, what does Madam want to teach this princess?"
The female officials who served the late emperor? The late emperor's reputation? Who cares?
She doesn't need anyone to tell her what to do, and she doesn't need anyone to teach her some bullshit rules for women!
Wang Wanqing knew Xiao Li was angry at first sight, and immediately explained: "Princess, this is the Empress Dowager's intention. The Queen specially selected Jinping Mama, and..."
Nanny Jinping stepped forward. Her meticulously styled bun made her look neat and tidy. Although her hair was gray and her face was wrinkled, her every move was calm and composed, and she was very elegant.
She interrupted Wang Wanqing and said, "I dare not boast that I can teach the princess anything, but I have served two generations of emperors and have some skills. If the princess does not mind, I can teach the little girl around you."
Are you trying to lower your status and stay here?
Xiao Li was puzzled: "Madam, you are honored by His Majesty and enjoy a good life in the palace. Why did you come to my princess's mansion and suffer?"
Nanny Jinping bowed, her voice heavy and aged, carrying the weight of time: "I entered the palace at the age of thirteen, and now I am sixty years old. I have been in the palace for forty-seven years..."
She looked up at Xiao Li, with an unspeakable helplessness and sadness in her eyes.
"I am willing to serve the princess. If all I have learned in my life can be of use to her, I will do my utmost and will not refuse. I only ask that you give me food to eat and allow me to go for a walk in the streets when I am free."
As he said this, he actually wanted to kneel down to Xiao Li.
"Alas..." Hongyue and Lanyue hurriedly supported her: "Mammy, you can't threaten the princess like this."
Wang Wanqing seemed to understand something and looked at Xiao Li eagerly: "Princess..."
Xiao Liming understood the nanny's thoughts. She had been trapped in the palace for most of her life, and she wanted to leave the place that had devoured her life.
"I respect the elderly, but I'm not so kind as to provide old-age care for a stranger who has no connection with me, even if you belong to the late emperor."
Nanny Jinping's eyes dimmed instantly, and her heart sank, but she heard Xiao Li say, "You have one month to prove that you have the ability to be used by me."
Aunt Jinping's tears instantly fell, and she smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Princess."
Wang Wanqing also smiled: "Thank you, Princess."
Xiao Li said to Hong Yue and the others, "Mammy is a lady-in-waiting of the Emperor. She is very knowledgeable. You should learn from her and don't let me lose money."
The two nodded naturally: "As you command."
Nanny Jinping said, "I will do my best to teach them everything I know."
Xiao Li's face was cold and intimidating. "Teaching is one thing, but there's another point. Those around me must be loyal. Whatever they see or hear here, they must not tell others. Nanny is an old friend of the late emperor, so she should understand these principles."
Aunt Jinping agreed seriously: "I will keep it in mind."
So, Nanny Jinping stayed, and Wang Wanqing...
"Princess, please don't chase me away," Wang Wanqing pleaded. "I can organize, sew, count, and do many other things. Can you please let me stay?"
Xiao Li pointed to the door and said, "If you stay today, Madam Wang will be able to come tomorrow."
To put it bluntly, Wang Wanqing is a trouble.
Wang Wanqing wanted to hug Xiao Li and cry without caring about anything, but she promised the princess not to cry.
He looked at her with grievance, certain that he could not stay, so he could only do the important task assigned by the Queen.
"His Majesty asked my aunt to pass this on to the princess. He wants you to choose one of them as your consort."
She blinked expectantly, "Princess, I know these people fairly well. You can ask me anything you want to know."
Xiao Li didn't want to know anything. She would never choose a prince consort for herself.
However, since the Empress Dowager urged the Emperor to send over this list, it would be difficult for him to shirk the task of selecting a husband.
If she doesn't choose a prince consort, they will keep bothering her.
Then choose, choose carefully.
Xiao Li lowered his eyes slightly, as if he had thought of some interesting idea, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his lips.
Xiao Li decided to hold a banquet for talented people. There was no restriction on identity, but there were restrictions on age, appearance and talent. It was similar to the previous Lantern King Competition in Dengyun Tower, but there were some differences.
They not only compete in literature, but also in mathematics, strategy, martial arts, and musical instruments. It is a bit like an exam, and the final result depends on the overall score and the individual's talent in certain subjects.
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