PFC Chapter 1070 Warm Sunshine
Chapter 1070 Warm Sunshine
Ning Mansion, a place to forget worries.
The personal maid, Yi Juan, entered the room carrying a tray of snacks.
"The chef has finally figured out how to make the mung bean cakes that Auntie requested."
"I tried a bite and felt that it was the snack flavor of Tongrou County. It should meet your Madam's requirements."
"Auntie, try it. Does it taste like home?"
Hearing the voice, Pan Xiangru stopped her needlework.
"Well, leave it there. Let me try it."
Yi Juan agreed and walked to the side of the coffee table to set out the refreshments.
"Yes."
Pan Xiangru tidied up her sewing box, stood up and walked towards the coffee table.
"Sit down and let's eat together."
Yi Juan gestured for someone to come in.
"Thank you, Auntie. Please take a seat first."
The master and servant sat down according to the rules, savoring cakes and chatting about family matters.
Pan Xiangru was melancholy.
"Yao'er is a very stubborn child. Just because I complained about Ning Yunxi a few times, she ignored me and refused to come to see me."
"Tong'er also left."
"Fortunately, I have you as my companion, so I don't suffer from loneliness."
Yi Juan's words are delicate and her language is sincere and emotional.
"Since I was little, I have been raised by my aunt, and I should always think of repaying her. As her maid, it is my duty to serve my master."
"The village mistress left a message that she would come back to visit Auntie often. I estimate that she will come back as soon as she has time in a few days."
"The princess' reluctance to return home has nothing to do with the concubine, but is actually due to Lord Ning."
"Back then, Lord Ning was so heartless that he abandoned you two and never returned. The princess was furious because of this, both for herself and for the concubine."
"If she was really angry with you, she wouldn't have suggested that you let go of the past, move out of Ning Mansion, and live in Prince Li's Mansion."
"The princess is always thinking about her aunt."
Pan Xiangru has a bitter heart, but she tastes the dessert and feels the sweetness.
"My previous plan didn't work out, and I'm looking for another opportunity to avenge my past. How can I just let it go?"
"She clearly doesn't care about me."
"Alas, it's a waste to have a daughter whose heart is always with her father."
Yi Juan comforted and persuaded him.
"I don't think so."
"Although Lord Ning has publicly declared that the princess is the fourth daughter of the Ning family, the princess's status as a minister is recorded under the name of Prince Li, without the Ning surname, and she is not part of the Ning clan. As the princess, she is merely the daughter of the concubine and the wife of Prince Li, and has no kinship with Lord Ning."
"She did this because she cares about you and vowed not to become a family with someone like a treacherous concubine."
There was a hint of relief on Pan Xiangru's lips.
"You are very eloquent."
Yijuan followed with a smile, brilliant and beautiful.
"I was originally slow-witted, and it is all thanks to my aunt that she has taught me well."
Pan Xiangru’s color is like the warm sunshine.
"loquacious."
She turned her head and looked out the window in the direction of Yanxiju.
"I've waited so long, but the right opportunity never comes. I don't know when I can finally avenge myself."
Yijuan is very optimistic.
"Don't be discouraged, Auntie."
"Your entry into Ning Mansion was not without gain."
"Madam Ning has fallen out of favor, and Madam Mei has been expelled from the Ning clan by Lord Ning. This trip of yours can be considered a complete victory."
Pan Xiangru disagreed.
"So what if she's expelled from the Ning Mansion? Ning Jiewei is attached to the Xu family and has climbed up the social ladder. Even if she leaves the Ning Mansion, she'll still be a courtier. Furthermore, she's a second-rank imperial consort."
"She wasn't Ning Hanwang's daughter to begin with. I'm sure she's wanted to leave the Ning Clan for a long time. I worked so hard to plan this, but I couldn't succeed myself, and instead, I helped her."
"Besides, Ning Hanwang only changed her status as a vassal and expelled her from the Ning clan, but he didn't make it public. To outsiders, she is still the legitimate daughter of the Ning clan, Miss Ning Wu."
"Mu Rong has fallen out of favor. This is nonsense."
"Ning Hanwang didn't come to Wangyou Residence today. I didn't expect him to know that he stayed at Xianyi Residence again. He was so greedy for the lady's tenderness that he couldn't help himself."
Yi Juan raised her eyes, with a hint of pride and satisfaction.
"Where is the Xianyi Residence nowadays? That's the Xiangru Residence."
"No matter how favored Madam Ning is, she will still suffer endless setbacks and ultimately lose to my aunt."
"She has been hunting us for years and committing countless evil deeds. She deserves this."
Pan Xiangru remains sad.
"She suffered injustice, and Ning Hanwang enjoyed himself. My plan still failed miserably."
"I'm so useless that I can't even defeat Ning Hanwang."
"Yao'er suggested that I move out of Ning Mansion. Perhaps she thinks I'm clumsy and not worthy of revenge."
Yijuan continued to comfort her.
"Unexpected circumstances have led to the current situation. How can we attribute it to my aunt's clumsiness?"
Before he finished speaking, a servant came from outside the door and loudly reported that Eunuch Shen, the eunuch of Di Sheng Palace, had arrived.
Pan Xiangru looked confused, quickly tidied up her appearance, ordered people to prepare tea and snacks, and hurried out to greet them.
"Please be careful and be safe."
Xiao Shenzi was full of enthusiasm.
"Please stand up, Madam Pan."
After entering and taking a seat, Xiao Shenzi explained his purpose.
"Your Highness Prince Li and Princess Li are overjoyed. The Emperor's gift may not be valuable enough, but it is not insincere."
"What Aunt Pan doesn't know is that the Emperor is so busy with state affairs that he does everything himself, striving to live up to the Emperor's trust. Consequently, he often neglects the feelings of the princes and princesses. Those who achieve great things inevitably neglect small details and their families. The Emperor is loyal and courageous, and all the people admire him."
"However, after much reflection, I feel that this is a light gift, not quite appropriate, and I am afraid it will cause criticism."
"Well, I happened to be passing by, so I bought some treasures nearby and visited your house. I asked Aunt Pan to present the gift on my behalf. If anyone asks, don't mention me, just say it was the Emperor's good intention."
Pan Xiangru accepted the gift and said something polite.
"Eunuch Shen spent so much money, I feel ashamed to accept it."
Xiao Shenzi is modest.
"I am really a flatterer, trying to please Princess Li, with the intention of climbing up the social ladder. Please forgive me, my aunt."
Pan Xiangru lowered her eyebrows.
"Eunuch Shen is too modest. I am terrified."
Xiao Shenzi pretended to be worried.
"I haven't checked whether the items I've chosen are to your liking. Madam Pan, please open the gift box and take a look. If you're not satisfied, I'll buy another one."
Hearing the hint in his words, Pan Xiangru smiled and agreed.
"I obey."
She avoided others and slightly opened the lid of the gift box to make sure that only she could see what was inside.
In the box, besides a set of jewelry, there was also a letter. The envelope was addressed to Princess Li herself.
She remained calm and took it easy, slowly closing the lid.
"The gift that Grandpa picked is excellent. My daughter will definitely love it once she sees it."
Xiao Shenzi smiled happily.
"With your words, I feel relieved."
Pan Xiangru naturally raised questions.
"Excuse me, sir, when would be the most appropriate time to send me off?"
Xiao Shenzi replied.
"Since it is His Majesty's good intention, the sooner the better."
Pan Xiangru agreed.
"Yes, I will set off now to visit Prince Li's mansion."
Xiao Shenzi left his seat.
"I should go back to the palace, please do as you please, Auntie."
Pan Xiangru then stood up and was very respectful.
"It is my duty to see you off."
"Father-in-law, please."
Xiao Shenzi was polite and reached out to stop her.
"Stay, please stay."
Pan Xiangru changed her gesture to a salute.
"Farewell, Eunuch Shen."
After confirming that Eunuch Shen had gone away, Yi Juan helped her master back to his seat.
"Eunuch Shen, we are in the enemy's territory. Auntie must be careful."
Pan Xiangru was indifferent.
"fine."
"He has no ill intentions, he is just trying to curry favor with Prince Dijin."
"You are to deliver this gift to Prince Li's Mansion. I'm so sleepy, I need to catch up on some sleep."
Yi Juan took the order and left.
At Xiangru Residence, Mu Rong, despite her injuries, tried to please Ning Hanwang and sent him off.
I watched Ning Hanwang leave and walked towards Wangyouju, and happened to see him and Yi Juan meet.
Mu Rong felt something was wrong and became suspicious.
Maid Pan Xiangru, where are you going?