Chapter 76 Zhao Ling Dreams of the Emperor
By the time Qiuyue had helped Zhao Lingmeng clean up, half an hour had passed. Zhao Lingmeng didn't rush to meet those people, but instead took the two children to breakfast. Although they represented the emperor's reputation, since they were here to serve her, they were under her control. Otherwise, she wouldn't mind sending one or two back. She had established herself through skill, not favoritism, so what was there to be afraid of?
As for the few maids waiting in the side hall, they had no complaints. The four of them were all former secret guards and knew that their mission was to deliver messages and protect Princess Funing. They still admired the princess for being able to research weapons.
The nanny had served the emperor as a child, and she had volunteered to come this time. When the emperor asked for her opinion, she had nodded. Since the emperor was worried about weapons, she wanted to help him share his worries, protect Princess Funing from the harem's sinister plot, and allow her to serve the emperor well.
Therefore, the five of them were all chosen by the emperor himself and were extremely loyal to him. Therefore, there was no intention of becoming her master as Zhao Ling had dreamed.
"You two can go play in the toy house next door, or go play on the slide or the cars. Mommy needs to meet a few people. After I meet them, I'll come find you two, okay?"
"Okay!" This was Sun Qiming's response. He could see that his mother was really busy and didn't want them to know, so she let them go out and play. Sun Qiming didn't care what his eldest brother thought, and immediately took Sun Qijing away as a good brother.
"Princess, the second young master is so cute." Qiuyue looked at Sun Qiming's back with partiality.
Zhao Lingmeng knocked Qiuyue on the head and said, "Praise the young master again, be fair."
Qiuyue could only touch her head. No matter what she thought in her heart, she still said with a smile: "The eldest young master is also very cute."
"You, go down and let those people in! You and Dongyuan stand guard at the door, no one is allowed to approach, including the master and the young master." Zhao Lingmeng sternly instructed Qiuyue and Dongyuan.
"Yes, Princess." Qiuyue and Dongyuan both bowed and went back to make arrangements.
This morning, the Emperor personally issued an edict granting favors to the people around Princess Ning. This shocked the court and the harem, who suspected something had happened that they were unaware of. Upon further investigation, they learned that Marquis Wu'an had privately met with the Emperor after the morning court session. Everyone knew about this. It must be that Marquis Wu'an, who doted on his daughter, had exchanged some merit for her, just as he had used military talismans to secure her daughter's title of Princess. In their eyes, he was a complete prodigal.
But most of the noble ladies in Yuanjing envied Zhao Lingmeng, envying her for having a father who doted on her so much.
Zhao Lingmeng sat alone, slowly drinking tea to help digestion. After a while, the five people sent by the emperor came in.
"This servant greets Princess Funing."
"Stand up and answer!" Zhao Lingmeng gently put down the teacup and looked at the five people below.
"Your servants thank Princess Funing." The five of them stood up as they were told and waited respectfully for Zhao Lingmeng's lecture.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't really want to subjugate them. As long as they didn't betray the emperor, that would be enough. As for if the emperor wanted to get rid of them in the future, she would find a way. Zhao Lingmeng felt that she should be fine in the short term.
"Don't be like this, you guys. This princess is easy to talk to. And you are the emperor's people. This princess doesn't ask for much. As long as you don't betray the emperor, that's enough. Do you have a name?"
Among the five people, the oldest maid took the initiative to introduce them: "Princess Funing, before the four of them came here, the emperor gave them the names Chunshui, Chunmu, Chunqing, and Chunguang. My surname is Sun, so you can just call me Madam Sun."
"That's good. The name is similar to the person who serves this princess." Zhao Lingmeng could feel the emperor's sincerity after hearing these names.
"Thank you, Princess," they all bowed. The five of them were thinking to themselves, this Princess looked like no ordinary person, radiating a majestic presence. Her demeanor rivaled that of the princesses and consorts in the palace. It seemed their gamble had paid off. Following such a brilliant and promising master was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at these people and thought to herself that they seemed easy to get along with. "What's the division of labor among you?"
"In reply to the princess, the maids Chunqing and Chunguang are responsible for delivering news inside and outside the palace. If you need anything special, you can tell us two maids and we will deliver it."
"Your servants, Chunshui and Chunmu, are responsible for protecting your safety. If you go out, you must take one of us with you. Don't worry, Princess, we will not upload your private affairs."
"I, Madam Sun, had the honor of serving the young Majesty in the past. I know some medical skills and some of the secret methods in the palace. You can take me with you when you enter the palace or go to other palaces."
After hearing this, Zhao Lingmeng just wanted to exclaim, "Wow!" It felt like those who came here were all powerful people, some of whom had even served the emperor. Could her princess's mansion really accommodate such a giant Buddha? But since they were here, Zhao Lingmeng definitely didn't want to refuse them just because they were too powerful.
"In that case, I will also introduce you to the people around me. I currently have eight maids around me. Qiuyue, Qiuhua, Dongyuan, and Dongchen are all serving me personally. Dongshui and Dongmian serve the eldest and second young masters in the mansion.
Besides, Qiufang and Qiunian have gone out to learn business, and occasionally they will serve by my side. I also have a wet nurse by my side, who is now mainly responsible for the affairs of the Third Young Master.
Since you're here, Chunqing and Chunguang, you two will take turns in charge of the study. When this princess is not around, you must not allow anyone in, including the masters and young masters of the mansion. When this princess goes out, you two don't have to follow her. If you need to go away for something, one person must stay in the study.
Chunshui and Chunmu, you two know martial arts, and the people of the Dong generation also know martial arts. When this princess goes out, you will follow the people of the Dong generation, and one person will follow this princess on each side, and this princess will take the rest as needed.
"And Madam Sun, you will help this county magistrate manage the affairs of this courtyard. This county lord has only two requests: the people in my courtyard are not allowed to resort to any corrupt practices or betray me. It doesn't matter if the other rules are relaxed a little."
After listening to Zhao Lingmeng's instructions, the five of them were even more certain that this was a sober master, and everyone responded respectfully.
Then Nanny Sun stepped forward and presented the box in her hand to Zhao Lingmeng. "Princess Funing, this is given to you by the Emperor. Would you like to take a look?"
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