NCCnovel Chapter 423 Serving the Prince?
Chapter 423 Serving the Prince?
Upon hearing this, Granny Song dared not say anything more and could only smile awkwardly, "Miss Rongyue's words are a bit too serious. It's just that I'm in charge of the entire backyard of the Prince's Mansion, so I naturally have a lot of things to do. I'm just worried that I might miss my duties."
Rongyue ignored her, but she was furious inside!
What? She's in charge of the Prince's mansion's backyard? So, a mere nanny like her has become the mistress of the mansion? What about their young mistress then?
Having followed Mu Xin Nuan for so many years, Rong Yue may not have learned much else, but her skill in scheming is second to none! She swallowed her anger, but her eyes darted towards Song Jing. Hmph! If I can't deal with you, you old hag, I can certainly handle Song Jing!
Finally, the Princess Consort arrived. Song Mama bowed and hurriedly said humbly and self-reproachfully, "It's all my fault. I actually sent Jing'er to serve in the study. But back in the capital, Jing'er was treated the same way. So, I didn't think much of it. I was so inconsiderate. Please punish me, Your Highness."
Mu Xin Nuan sneered inwardly. She had endured for so long before coming to tell her this, simply because she felt that Song Jing's anger had subsided and that Song Jing hadn't done anything out of line on the surface. Even if she was a princess, she couldn't completely disrespect her!
That's quite a clever plan!
"Alright, it's good that she knows she's wrong. There are many people coming and going in the Prince's mansion, whose status is low? I was just worried that she might offend some noble person. Speaking of which, I haven't asked yet who has the indentures of the servants in the Prince's mansion?"
Granny Song's heart skipped a beat. Who else could they be in? Naturally, they were all in her hands. It's just that she had always felt that this little princess was easy to manipulate, and since she had been in the manor for so long without ever asking for anything, she naturally didn't want to bring it up herself.
Now that the young princess had spoken, she naturally couldn't pretend to be stupid anymore.
"Your Highness, they're all here with me. I'll organize them and bring them to you later."
"No need to turn back. Aunt Fang, go with Granny Song. Last night, the Prince asked me about the expenses of the Prince's mansion, but I couldn't answer a single question. Luckily, the Prince didn't blame me, otherwise, wouldn't I have suffered such injustice?"
"Yes, I will get it right away."
Granny Song understood immediately; they were using the prince to pressure her!
Song Jing had no choice but to stand aside and wait for the two of them.
Mu Xin Nuan acted as if she couldn't see Song Jing at all, simply drinking her tea quietly without saying a word.
Song Jing, on the contrary, felt extremely uncomfortable! She felt an invisible pressure emanating from the princess, as if something was pressing down on her bones. She didn't even dare to lift her head, and her eyes kept darting around the hall.
Before long, the two returned. Aunt Fang was carrying a box, inside which, of course, were the indentures.
"Your Highness, the indentures for these fifteen newly purchased maids are all here."
Mu Xin Nuan was slightly surprised, "Why are there only fifteen portions? Is there a mistake?"
Unsure of the princess's true intentions, Song Mama hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, it is fifteen. This servant has indeed purchased fifteen maids."
Mu Xin Nuan's brows furrowed. "But from the Chang Le Prince's Mansion in the capital to here, there's still one part missing!"
Aunt Fang understood, but was also somewhat puzzled. "Granny Song, the Princess is right, only Song Jing's contract is missing. Your indenture is in the Prince's hands, and he gave it to the Princess for safekeeping a long time ago. Now, everyone in this manor is missing Song Jing's. Could it be that she isn't a maid in our Prince's manor?"
Granny Song was stunned!
Does Song Jing have a contract of servitude? Yes!
The problem was, she had harbored ulterior motives, so she always carried the indenture with her, fearing that if her niece gained the prince's favor, she might use the slave status as an excuse to be looked down upon. If one day she did gain the prince's favor, with the indenture in her hands, she could simply say it didn't exist, and it would cease to exist!
But now?
Does she dare say Song Jing didn't sign a contract of servitude? Of course not!
Left with no other choice, she reluctantly took out the indenture again. "It's all because of my bad memory. I left Jing'er's indenture on myself and completely forgot about it just now."
Aunt Fang took a look, nodded to Mu Xin Nuan, and stepped aside.
"Hmm, what brings you here to see me so early in the morning, Granny Song?"
Only then did Granny Song remember the purpose of her visit to Yijing Garden today, and she quickly reached out and pulled Song Jing along.
“Your Highness, this Song Jing is my niece. She has been by my side since she was a child, serving the Prince. As you know, the Prince previously had almost no maids in the mansion, only Jing. So, I was thinking that since the Prince is now resting in Yijing Garden, it would be better to have Jing serve him. Firstly, she is quite familiar with the Prince's habits and preferences. Secondly, wouldn't this save Your Highness some trouble?”
"Hmm, what Granny Song said is quite right! None of the maids around me know how to serve men. But are you sure you want her to come and serve at Yijing Garden?"
"That still requires the Princess's approval, doesn't it? In your opinion, is this Jing girl acceptable?"
Granny Song's question was rather inappropriate. Its implied meaning was easily misinterpreted!
This doesn't sound like recommending a maid to the princess; it sounds more like recommending a concubine to serve the prince!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't even glance at Song Jing, and nodded, "Very well! Since she's used to serving the Prince, that's even better!"
Aunt Fang, who was closest to Mu Xin Nuan, felt a chill run down her spine. She had a feeling that the princess's words just now had a bone-chilling quality to them!
Rongyue naturally understood her young mistress's thoughts, and chuckled to herself, feeling a pang of sympathy for the prince. But perhaps this was for the best; the prince always spoke of how well he treated her young mistress, but who knew what his true feelings were?
Now that the princess is using Song Jing to test him, it couldn't be better! Anyway, this girl is one of the prince's own people. If something embarrassing happens, it will be Song Mama who will lose face, not the princess!
Granny Song was surprised that the princess agreed so readily. She quickly made Song Jing kowtow to the princess again, her old face beaming with a smile that seemed to shake off all the powder on her face.
Mu Xin Nuan's place was bustling, and Qing Hui Pavilion was also quite lively today. Along with Lu Shao Feng, there was also a middle-aged man dressed in ordinary blue clothes. After entering the mansion, he did not rush to introduce himself, but instead stood aside and listened.