nucmednet Chapter 247 Prince Ning’s Favor
Chapter 247 Prince Ning’s Favor
Si Muyan didn't even know how she got back to the yard. She was at a loss.
Yes, before the flower viewing banquet, she took her two younger sisters aside and gave them a series of warnings, telling them not to stand out, to be cautious at all times, and to blend in with others.
But this was clearly not her true intention.
She became like everyone else, more like the people here than the people in this world.
Si Muyan is sick.
Of course, I can't go out when I'm sick, and I can't ask my younger sister to look after the shop - my younger sister nowadays doesn't care about anything in the shop at all.
The second sister was very worried about her eldest sister's health. Apart from attending classes, she stayed by her eldest sister's side, taking care of everything in the yard for her, visiting her mother and Xiaoxiaer for her, and helping Aunt Jin manage household affairs.
He is growing very fast, even the nanny couldn't help but nod her head.
"I used to be a little worried because the second young lady was so stubborn, but now I realize that she is the most serious about her studies. No wonder people say that it is difficult to teach people, but that learning through experience is the best way to teach people."
The younger sister only saw Si Muyan once, but she didn't get too close. She just said, "Big sister, I just want to live a good life in the future."
Si Muyan didn't open his eyes to look at her, and said in a hoarse voice: "As long as you are happy."
The second sister scolded the youngest sister harshly for this, but the youngest sister let her scold her without saying a word in rebuttal.
After the youngest sister left, the second sister burst into tears and said to her mother: "Mom, the three of us grew up together and went through the most difficult times. Why is it that now that life is getting better, we..."
My mother comforted me, "Girls, it's inevitable that we'll have arguments because of our different personalities. When you both get married, the situation will certainly be very different. Then you'll only miss the sisterhood you have now."
The second sister shook her head, knowing that it was different. Their previous disputes were different from this one.
When the younger sister returned to the yard, she met Mother Tian coming in from outside. The two of them went into the house and closed the door. Mother Tian took out the letter from her arms.
"Miss, this is a letter from Master Bi."
The content of the letter was very simple. It asked my younger sister to find a way to meet the emperor as soon as possible, and also told her that the young eunuch Zhong Gonggong beside the emperor was his man.
This eunuch Zhong was not the emperor's chief eunuch, but the chief eunuch's apprentice, and also served in front of the emperor.
My younger sister said in surprise, "Master Bi is actually connected to someone in front of the emperor."
Mother Tian explained, "The eunuchs in front of the emperor basically have connections with the officials outside. As for how deep the connection is, it all depends on the ability of each family. The emperor turns a blind eye to this kind of thing. I guess he doesn't believe a single one of them."
My younger sister said, "If that's the case, then His Majesty won't even have anyone he trusts around him?"
"Emperors are like this. People say the higher you climb, the colder it gets. This applies not only to mountaintop buildings, but also to the path of kings, princes, and generals."
My younger sister nodded. "But people's desire for power is endless. Why would they care about a little loneliness and coldness?"
Mother Tian said, "The girl has made her decision. It's time to prepare according to the adults' wishes."
"But Mother Tian, I haven't even learned the rules well enough, and I've only scratched the surface of the techniques you taught me. How can I go if I haven't mastered them yet?"
Mother Tian laughed and said, "Young lady, you're mistaking your thoughts. In fact, the best thing is for you to be like this. You don't completely understand, but you're still quite green. Even if you do learn, I'll still teach you how to hide your incompetence and pretend you don't understand."
My younger sister listened to the advice, but she was still troubled by how to meet the emperor.
But the headache didn't last long. The emperor then gave an order, saying that the empress dowager missed Princess Shao Qin, and ordered Shao Qin to enter the palace to accompany the empress dowager.
Although it was just a verbal order, it had several implications for outsiders. The first was that the Empress Dowager was probably in poor health, and the second was that the Emperor wanted to promote the Si family. Shao Qin was adopted by the Empress Dowager, but she had only granted the Si family's third daughter the title of Princess of the County, and had not given Shao Qin any other honors.
The emperor now means that Shao Qin is a princess, and from now on, when ladies of noble family meet Shao Qin, they will not only follow the usual etiquette, but will have to perform the great etiquette of a subject to the imperial family.
Shao Qin doesn't know people now and is prone to getting into trouble, so my younger sister volunteered to accompany her mother into the palace.
Si Xingzhi was quite relieved: "Your mother needs someone by her side. When Aunt Jin is away, you have to take more responsibility."
The younger sister consoled him: "Don't worry, Dad. I understand."
As for Si Muyan, she didn't say a word when she heard the news of her younger sister entering the palace. Her health gradually improved, and she continued to learn the rules and etiquette with the maids, but at night she didn't lie down to sleep or read novels. Instead, she took over the household chores seriously.
Even Mother You was curious. She had been with this young woman for almost two months. She was clever and had a good handle on the servants. But she was a bit lazy, not paying attention to the rules and etiquette, and she even left the housekeeping to others.
"The girl seems to have changed her personality after being ill."
Si Muyan said, "Since I don't plan to get married, I have to make plans for my future. Am I going to stay in the Marquis' Mansion and be a parasite for the rest of my life?"
Mother You was stuck. Aunt Jin could persuade the girl to get married, but she couldn't. She could only smile dryly.
"If the Marquis heard what the young lady said, he would probably be worried."
Si Muyan smiled and said, "At most he will have to pay a few silver coins. I think my father doesn't need that little money."
While they were chatting and laughing, the second sister came in and said, "Big sister, it's really lively here. Do you know that Aunt Jin has been so busy these past two days that her head is about to explode?"
"What's the matter?" Si Muyan asked.
The second sister said, "Xiao An got into trouble outside. It's said that he beat a child from the Cui family's side branch to death. He ran away and hid outside and didn't dare come back. So today is a holiday, so I went to find him."
Si Muyan nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."
"You're really weird. When you heard that Xiao An was in trouble, you weren't worried at all?"
Si Muyan smiled and said, "I don't know how Xiao An is doing, but I know you. Does this mean the problem is solved?"
The second sister said, "Yes, it was actually that group of playboys who did it on purpose. They worked together to kill someone, and the incident became quite a commotion, so they pinned the blame on our Xiao An. Coincidentally, His Royal Highness Prince Ning was investigating a case nearby, and he took the opportunity to investigate the matter."
"I've heard of His Royal Highness Prince Ning several times, but I've never met him."
The second sister became interested: "Yes, I came here just to ask, big sister, do you think we should go to Prince Ning's mansion to thank him?"
Si Muyan thought about it and shook her head: "I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Ning is impartial and fair. He judged the case and gave Xiao An justice. It is his duty as the Minister of Justice. If I rashly thank him, it would seem as if he is showing partiality."
"Then..." The second sister showed disappointment in her eyes.
Si Muyan continued, "Prince Ning's Mansion doesn't have any female relatives who are open to the outside world. It would be inappropriate for us to go and express our gratitude. Remember this favor. When County Lady Zhao Ning gets married in the future, we should visit more often."