A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1357 - 1355: Leaving the Palace

The princess’s temper is well understood throughout the palace.

The sister dared not say anything else, and could only leave with a mix of helplessness and frustration.

But once she stepped out of the hall, someone indeed came to summon her.

"Sister, the Empress requests your presence!"

The sister’s heart tightened, and she had no choice but to brace herself and follow along.

In truth...

Xia Ruqing didn’t really do anything to her, nor scold her.

She merely inquired about Yue Er’s situation outside the palace and reiterated her instructions a few times.

’Don’t let her act recklessly’, ’Don’t spoil her too much’, etc.

But the sister was someone who cared about her dignity, and felt that the Empress’s words made her lose face.

(Unable to manage even a young girl, wouldn’t that make her a laughingstock? How could she still call herself a Teaching Sister?)

Thus, when she left Duanning Palace, she was somewhat despondent.

’Sigh! Why is it that the teaching sisters of other Little Masters are always dignified and respected?’

’Yet I have to constantly look at the master’s mood?’

’Being reprimanded in front of palace maids and eunuchs is even commonplace!’

’Not just unbearable for me, even the Steward Aunt couldn’t stand it!’

Then she thought, well, she was serving the Emperor’s most cherished Fourth Princess!

Among the Emperor’s daughters, only the Fourth Princess was born legitimate and received the most favor.

Even if a servant like herself lost face, facing off with a royal master, the princess would still prevail.

Absolutely impossible to be punished.

If the Fourth Princess wished for the stars in the sky, the Emperor would have someone retrieve them for her.

How could such a minor Sister matter at all?

"Sigh..."

She sighed again.

What else can she do but accept her misfortune!

If she had known this earlier, she would have preferred serving the Second or Third Princess.

The Second Princess married well, and Consort Hui was amiable and easy to deal with.

After marrying into the Duke’s Mansion, the Third Princess seemed well too, the Prince Consort dotes dearly, and none in the household dared disrespect.

As for the Fourth Princess...

She shook her head, unsure what fortunate Prince Consort would marry the Emperor’s dearest.

...

Yue Er returned to Fengyu Pavilion, bathed and changed clothes, and saw that it was late, not suitable to disrupt her mother at Duanning Palace.

She instructed Ying Luo to bring meals and sat by the bed, reading while occasionally taking bites.

Ying Luo said beside her.

"Princess, the Empress summoned Sister Fan!"

Yue Er kept her eyes on the book, responding indifferently with an ’Oh’.

Ying Luo continued,

"I heard from Bie Er and the others that Sister Fan looked dejected when she returned, is it..."

Yue Er was slightly impatient.

"Isn’t she always like that?"

"I used to think my mother scolded her!"

"Later I asked my mother, and she was quite shocked, saying she has never scolded her!"

"Thinking about it, my mother rarely scolds anyone!"

Surely, Sister Fan is imagining things.

Sister Fan, not only nagging but meddling, Yue Er felt annoyed just thinking about it.

Ying Luo hurriedly said.

"Princess need not worry!"

"She is an old sister in the palace, and also your teaching sister, let us remain harmonious in the future!"

"Otherwise if word spreads, it would reflect poorly on the princess!"

Yue Er’s face darkened and she said nothing further, only nodding lightly.

Ying Luo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally nodded!!"

The upbringing of noble girls in ancient times was rigorously strict.

There would not only be wet nurses and maids, but also sisters specifically teaching etiquette.

If rumors spread that an unmarried girl disrespected her teaching sister, her reputation would be greatly damaged, directly affecting her future marriage prospects.

Though Yue Er need not worry about such things.

She still cared about her reputation and didn’t want her mother to be displeased.

...

Time flies by, and summer soon arrived.

Clear skies with blazing sun, scorching sunlight pours down like flowing fire, as if roasting the ground to crispness.

Fortunately, the palace is abundant with towering ancient trees, even the fiery sun leaves only dappled light and shade, not so hot.

Cicadas cling to the towering trunks, chirping tirelessly.

Taiye Pool’s lotus leaves are green, lotus flowers serene, with cool breezes through the pavilion by the poolside, and croaks from grass on the shore, birds singing in the Imperial Garden’s shrubs.

This scenery and life, stillness and motion, weave into a picturesque summer afternoon.

In Duanning Palace.

Xia Ruqing was taking a midday nap.

Intricately carved ice pots slowly melted on the table inside the hall.

The small jade animal amphora with fish patterns burn Sweet Dream Incense on the small desk by the bed, creating a cool and quiet atmosphere indoors.

Zi Yue and Zi Ning quietly sat outside, doing needlework.

Only two Little Palace Maids remained inside, one responsible for fanning the master, another using the Beauties’ Mallet on the master’s legs.

When Yue Er arrived, Xia Ruqing hadn’t woken yet.

She didn’t want to disturb her, so she moved closer to Zi Yue to inquire.

"When does my mother usually wake?"

Zi Yue greeted her with respect and replied courteously.

"Returning to the princess, the Empress’s waking time varies; if you have urgent matters, the maid can either wake her or convey a message for you!"

Yue Er quickly shook her head.

"Then forget it!"

"I’ll come back later!"

After speaking, she planned to leave, but Zi Yue stopped her again.

"Are you sure you don’t wish to inform her now?"

Based on past experiences.

Before Yue Er does something ’naughty’, she always informs the Empress.

If the Empress happens to be absent or sleeping like now, inconvenient to disturb.

The princess would assume she already informed, and go ahead.

When questioned later, she would innocently say,

"I told you, but you weren’t there!"

The Empress often rendered speechless but had no way to deal with her.

Zi Yue intentionally kept a watchful eye.

Today perfectly aligns with such patterns!

Seeing her trick wouldn’t work, Yue Er giggled and pulled Zi Yue’s sleeve, shaking it.

"Aunt Zi Yue, you’re the Steward Aunt beside my mother, and her closest confidant!"

"You will surely care for me just like my mother, right?"

"Telling you is the same, right?!"

Zi Yue was moved to goosebumps, hastily withdrawing her arm and awkwardly asking.

"Princess, you could just say what matters?"

This tugging really unsettles one!

Yue Er didn’t like beating around the bush and directly said.

"So I’ll say it!"

"I plan to stay at Prince He Mansion for a few days!"

"Oh... Ah?!!"

Despite a thorough preparation, Zi Yue still was taken aback.

"You... you’re going to Prince He Mansion? To stay?"

Yue Er was slightly puzzled.

"What’s wrong with that?"

"I’m not causing any trouble, just going to hang out with Cousin Yilan for a few days!"