Chapter 121 Some Preparations Before Entering the Palace
Ever since Zhao Lingmeng was named the eldest princess, countless nobles have sent invitations to her mansion, all of which were for various flower-viewing banquets, but she turned them all down.
She's been busy lately, mainly because she's been given the title of Princess Funing, and the Emperor has granted her a princess's mansion, so she's definitely going to move in. It's a symbol of her status. But the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and she plans to wait until after the feast to move.
But once she moved into the princess's mansion, there weren't enough people to serve her! Before, she thought there were too many people around her, but now it's not enough.
Recently, she needs to buy some people to teach them the rules first. She can't leave everything to Nanny Sun. Nanny Sun is old, and Zhao Lingmeng also needs to select some people herself.
The problem with this kind of manpower is that you can’t wait until you move in to start thinking about these issues.
Zhao Lingmeng was currently looking at the list of people the servants would bring in for selection this afternoon. The more expensive servants would be introduced. Nanny Sun came in and bowed.
"Your Highness, should we find someone to make two luxurious suits for the two young masters? During the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, the eldest and second young masters will probably come to the palace with you, and the palace will probably only send you clothes."
"Please have someone send the fabric and other materials of appropriate size to my mother and have her do it! The Marquis of Wu'an's mansion has a professional embroiderer, and mother will know what the right shape is."
After hearing Zhao Lingmeng's instructions, Nanny Sun also thought this was a good idea. It was always better to find embroidery from outside than from her own family. Moreover, the embroidery ladies from outside did not understand the taboos in the palace, and it would be troublesome to change them later. Nanny Sun agreed quickly:
"Yes, I will have someone deliver the things to the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion later."
"It's just right that Madam is here. This is the selection booklet. Please sit down and take a look. We'll discuss who to select this afternoon." After Zhao Lingmeng finished speaking, she handed over the booklet she had already read.
Nanny Sun didn't refuse and immediately took it. She sat on the stool next to her and started reading. When she finished the book, she said, "Let's talk about it after we see the real person this afternoon! If there are any maids who can sew, we can pick a few then. Then, when the maids or embroiderers in the palace leave, we can hire one or two to take the lead. That should be enough."
"Well, when the time comes, we'll add two servants to the two young masters, so I won't need anyone else. The other maids can choose when the time comes. Thank you for your hard work, maid!"
Zhao Lingmeng said this very sincerely. Ever since Nanny Sun came to her, she managed everything around her in an orderly manner, and she basically didn't have to worry about anything.
When Nanny Sun heard Princess Funing say this, she was also happy in her heart. At least her efforts were seen by others. "Your Highness, no matter what you say, I am also very happy to be able to serve you."
Nanny Sun also sincerely thought so. Princess Funing herself was smart and capable, and she was very easy to get along with. She was also gentle and generous to them. She was very satisfied that she could meet such a good master in her last years.
"Mom, mom!" The brothers Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming ran in, interrupting the mutual flattery between Zhao Lingmeng and her servant.
"Slow down, why are you two running?" Zhao Lingmeng said as he reached out and patted their butts.
"Mom, why is the mansion packing up again? Are we going to the farm again?"
Zhao Lingmeng could see the anticipation in Zhao Houming's eyes when he said this. He really liked the life on the farm where he could have fun everywhere.
"No, we're moving."
"Ah?" This was Zhao Houming's surprise.
"Where are you moving to?" Zhao Houjing looked at Zhao Lingmeng curiously after hearing what Zhao Lingmeng said.
"Move to a place not far from my grandfather's house. There is a big house there. Then you and your brother will have your own yard and you can do whatever you want in it. And it will be closer for you to go to school at my grandfather's house in the future." Zhao Lingmeng explained seriously to the Zhao Houjing brothers.
Zhao Houjing nodded. He didn't mind living anywhere, as long as his mother was there. Zhao Houming, on the other hand, was delighted and declared brazenly, "I'm going to grow vegetables in my own yard."
"Okay, it's up to you two." Zhao Lingmeng thought that as long as you two are not afraid of the stink, it will be fine. Besides, such a small person can't plant a big area. It's no problem at all.
When Zhao Houjing heard his mother say they were moving, he was reluctant to leave the mansion, as it was home to traces of his life with his grandmother and father. But since they no longer wanted him, and he no longer wanted them, he decided to move.
Zhao Houming, on the other hand, was incredibly happy. He didn't like this place. Perhaps other children didn't remember their childhood, but he didn't know why. He longed for his current life, yet he was also terrified that the man would come looking for him again.
Being able to move was simply too good for him. Being so close to his uncle and his family made him feel very safe. "Mom, when are we moving? I want to move there as soon as possible."
"It's almost time. We'll move after the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Before that, you two have to go to a banquet with your mother. You should follow Nanny Sun and learn the etiquette, okay?" Zhao Lingmeng hugged them both in her arms and discussed with them.
"What will happen if we don't learn the rules well?" Zhao Houjing had followed Zhao Lingmeng to some banquets before, but he had never heard that he had to learn the rules.
"It might affect your chances of becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination." Zhao Lingmeng thought for a moment and found a way for them to understand. They were both extremely enthusiastic about becoming the top scholar.
As expected, a mother knows her son best. When they heard what Zhao Lingmeng said, they immediately promised earnestly, "Mom, we will learn the rules well and will not let it affect our chances of becoming the top scholar."
After they finished talking, they ran to Nanny Sun's side, took Nanny Sun's hand, and insisted on going downstairs to learn the rules. Zhao Lingmeng saw that they were very interested, so she let them go downstairs to learn first.
Zhao Lingmeng waited until the three of them had left before instructing Qiuyue to take 30,000 taels of silver from the 100,000 taels awarded by the Emperor and send it to her father, who would then have them build an ancestral hall inside the Princess's residence. She didn't want to have to return to this house for festivals and ceremonies in the future; it wouldn't be enough of a hassle!
Qiuyue immediately took the order and went down to make the arrangements. After Qiuyue left, Zhao Lingmeng looked out the window and thought that the money was really not enough. She would have to maintain the operation of such a large princess mansion in the future, so she had to think of a way to make money herself.
I don't know if Qiufang and Qiunian have made any progress in their business studies. After the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, I'll call them back and ask them! If they don't have any direction, I'll give them some ideas then!
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