Watching Su Jin clench her fists, Nanny Wei trembled with fear.
But how could a daughter not be angry upon hearing that her birth mother was hard?
Su Jin was not only furious about Consort Yun’s death but also her own ignorance.
She hoped to sow discord, provoking the Empress Dowager to develop murderous intent towards Nanny Zhou, thereby uncovering the truth from her.
But Nanny Zhou is her mother’s murderer.
Will Nanny Zhou be honest with her?
Does she dare to be honest with her?
Years ago, Nanny Zhou had intended to bury her alive, yet she ultimately survived.
Being candid may be ritorious, compensating for past misdeeds.
But what of Consort Yun’s death?
What can Nanny Zhou offer to offset that?
Almost certainly, no matter how many tis she saves Nanny Zhou, she wouldn’t reveal what Su Jin seeks to know.
Nanny Wei disclosed all she knew to Su Jin, tremblingly saying, "Princess Consort, the Minister of Ministry of Industry Mansion is still waiting for to deliver the ointnt..."
Xingxing retrieved the ointnt and handed it to Nanny Wei.
Su Jin instructed, "Deliver the ointnt to the Minister’s Mansion, then co to ."
Nanny Wei’s heart trembled, "Princess Consort, is this...?"
"I’m learning rules from you as well," Su Jin replied.
Nanny Wei was a perceptive individual.
She knew that Su Jin’s intent to learn rules was false, and her true intent was to detain her at Prince Zhenbei Mansion.
However, having decided to disclose the matter, Nanny Wei was prepared to be brought before the Emperor.
She had witnessed Consort Yun’s murder but had never hard her, so even if punished, her life wouldn’t be forfeited.
And when delivering the ointnt to the Minister’s Mansion, if the Minister’s wife gave her a hard ti, she could use it as an amulet.
Nanny Wei expressed gratitude, took the ointnt, and turned to leave.
When arriving, Nanny Wei was agitated and uneasy, but upon leaving, her face bore more peace.
After all, speaking of a matter that weighed her heart for over ten years brought so relief.
Upon leaving the Prince Mansion, Nanny Wei headed directly to the Minister of Ministry of Industry Mansion.
She handed the ointnt to the Minister’s wife and was just about to withdraw.
Only to be stopped by two servants as she turned around.
"Thinking of leaving after your actions nearly destroyed my young lady’s face?" one servant coldly remarked.
Nanny Wei looked at the Minister’s wife, "I’ve given you the ointnt."
The Minister’s wife sneered, "A few boxes of ointnt can’t make up for my daughter’s suffering!"
"Take her away and beat her!"
The servants seized Nanny Wei, who struggled, "You can’t beat !"
The Minister’s wife chuckled, "Can’t beat you?"
Nanny Wei invoked Su Jin as an amulet, "I’ve already promised Princess Consort Zhenbei to teach her rules later!"
The Minister’s wife frowned.
The two servants restraining Nanny Wei were also stunned.
As they faltered, Nanny Wei broke free.
The Minister’s wife skeptically questioned, "Does Princess Consort Zhenbei really need to learn rules?"
"Nanny Wei, do you know the consequences of deceiving ?"
Nanny Wei responded, "Madam’s thods, I’ve already experienced."
"But speaking of thods, in the Capital, I fear no one is a match for Princess Consort Zhenbei."
"I’m just a nanny, how would I dare use the Princess Consort as a shield?"
That was indeed true.
Many who dared provoke Princess Consort Zhenbei t bad ends, including the Empress Dowager, so how could the Minister’s wife not be afraid?
Moreover, Nanny Wei had clearly stated she couldn’t afford to buy three boxes of scar-removal ointnt for her daughter.
Yet now she ca gifting all the ointnt.
The doctor had already examined it, confirming it was the sa as the ointnt from several days ago.
Could it be that Princess Consort Zhenbei indeed wanted to learn rules from her?
The Minister’s wife was a bit panicked.
Here she lanted that Nanny Wei’s rule teaching was inadequate, yet Princess Consort Zhenbei sought her guidance—wasn’t this a slap in the face?
The Minister’s wife grew curious, "How did Nanny Wei capture Princess Consort Zhenbei’s favor?"
How indeed did Nanny Wei capture Princess Consort Zhenbei’s favor?
Could Nanny Wei tell the truth?
Coming to the Minister’s Mansion gladly to teach rules, now she wished to be as far away as possible.
Nonetheless, Nanny Wei refused to elaborate.
The Minister’s wife would not let her go, only saying, "If you don’t speak truthfully, you’ll not escape a beating."
"I presu even if Princess Consort Zhenbei knows, she wouldn’t do much to !"
Nanny Wei’s fist clenched, "The Heir’s wife of Marquis Jing Country and Princess Consort Zhenbei have a good relationship, and now Nanny Ji teaches her rules; she’ll speak for , and the Princess Consort will certainly protect sowhat."
So that’s how it was.
Although the Heir’s wife of Marquis Jing Country was married from the Southern Border, she was the goddaughter of Marquis Dongxiang and his wife.
She naturally held sway with Princess Consort Zhenbei.
Then Nanny Wei’s face spoke, release , lest the Princess Consort Zhenbei grow irate, and you can’t bear the consequences.
The Minister’s wife felt anxious.
She smiled, accompanying with, "I didn’t realize Nanny had such luck to catch the Princess Consort Zhenbei’s eye; it seems I failed to recognize greatness."
"Quickly, serve tea."
"Serve the best tea."
The Minister’s wife glanced at a maid.
Her eyes shifted.
The maid proceeded to serve the tea.
Soon, a steaming cup of tea was brought over.
Nanny Wei was keen to leave, but the Minister’s wife wouldn’t let her, "Even if you’ve accepted Princess Consort Zhenbei as your top pupil, there’s always ti to speak with , isn’t there?"
"Is it because I was about to beat you with a rod, and you’re rushing to complain to Princess Consort Zhenbei?"
What could Nanny Wei do? She could only take a seat.
The Minister’s wife instructed a maid to bring a hundred taels.
Nanny Wei queried, "What is this?"
Smiling, the Minister’s wife explained, "My daughter is spoiled, indulged by , and this is the promised gift for Nanny Wei; when you’ve taught Princess Consort Zhenbei well, don’t forget to return to my Mansion to continue teaching my daughter."
Nanny Wei’s heart scoffed.
She had co to realize that with such an unreasonable mother, was it possible for the daughter to learn proper decorum?
In her view, the one most requiring lessons in decorum was indeed the Minister’s wife.
Monts ago, she was to be beaten, and now this, rely because she purportedly climbed the social ladder to Princess Consort Zhenbei.
No matter the quality of Princess Consort Zhenbei’s education, should word spread that the sa nanny taught rules to both the Minister of Ministry of Industry’s daughter and the Princess Consort Zhenbei, none would dare mock her daughter.
It would be leveraging influence.
However, this was money she rightfully deserved.
Nanny Wei did not refuse, accepting it.
The maid offered tea to Nanny Wei, who accepted it.
After drinking half a cup, Nanny Wei rose to take her leave.
The Minister’s wife instructed the personal housekeeper to escort Nanny Wei out of the mansion.
Watching Nanny Wei leave without a backward glance, the housekeeper silently sneered, turning back inside.
Subsequently—
The news of Nanny Wei’s sudden death in the street reached Su Jin’s ears.
At the ti, Su Jin was in the bamboo house, deliberating on the possibility of overthrowing the Empress in one strike with Nanny Wei’s testimony.
After all, with such a significant matter, the Empress would undoubtedly deny it to the end.
Upon hearing the news of Nanny Wei’s death, she imdiately stood up.
Too abruptly, and a wave of dizziness almost made her lose her balance.
"Milady!" Xingxing exclaid urgently.
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