Upon hearing Yan Fei’s answer, the Empress glanced at an old nanny standing nearby, who nodded slightly in return.
Seeing this, the Empress said, “He’s a pitiful child. The Ninth Princess likes you very much. From now on, you will stay by her side and take good care of her. Don’t betray my trust in you, understand?”
Hearing this, Yan Fei’s heart skipped a beat. He immediately replied respectfully, “Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty the Empress and the Ninth Princess. This servant will serve the Ninth Princess well, even at the cost of my life!”
The Empress couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing this, “You sure know how to talk, child.”
The Empress then said to the old nanny, “Nanny Zhang, take him away first. Teach him manners before he serves Xiao Jiu’er.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
After Yan Fei left, the Empress smiled and looked at Mu Yunge, saying, “Is Xiao Jiu’er happy now?”
Mu Yunge immediately nodded with a grin, “I knew Mother was the best! Xiao Xi is so handsome, just looking at him makes me happy!”
“You’re so young, yet you already know how to judge by appearances!” The Empress shook her head helplessly.
A few days later, the old nanny in charge of teaching Yan Fei manners reported to the Empress: “Your Majesty, the Ninth Princess’s judgment is indeed excellent. Qi Xi is very quick-witted and learns everything fast. Although he is young, his calm and composed nature is a great asset. You can rest assured.”
Hearing this, the Empress nodded slightly.
…
Meanwhile, Zi Ling finally found an opportunity in the kitchen to make some pastries for Zhou Hao.
After making the pastries, she packed them in a food box and waited for him on his usual route home.
As for the eunuchs and maids in Zhou Hao’s palace, Zi Ling had been cultivating relationships with them over the past few days. Two of the younger maids had already become familiar with her.
After waiting for a while, Zi Ling saw Zhou Hao approaching from afar, accompanied by a eunuch carrying a book box.
Upon seeing this, Zi Ling immediately smiled gently and waved to Zhou Hao.
Seeing Zi Ling, Zhou Hao’s face broke into a faint smile, and he quickened his pace to approach.
“Zi Ling, were you waiting for me? If you need anything in the future, just come to my palace.” Zhou Hao said.
Hearing this, Zi Ling was secretly pleased, but on the surface, she smiled faintly and said, “But don’t you have servants in your palace now? I’m afraid that’s not a good idea.”
“There’s nothing wrong with it. Just come anytime from now on.” Zhou Hao said.
Zi Ling is genuinely good to him; why can’t she come to his place?
“Okay, I’ll just come to your palace from now on. These are some snacks I made. Have some when you get hungry while studying.”
With that, Zi Ling handed the snacks to the eunuch beside him.
Seeing that the usually aloof Fourth Prince treated a palace maid so differently, the eunuch immediately said, “Sister Zi Ling, if you need to see the Fourth Prince in the future, just let me know in advance.”
Zi Ling immediately smiled and nodded, her manner poised and graceful.
“Then I’ll head back now. Now that your situation is better, you should take good care of yourself.”
Having said that, Zi Ling sighed regretfully, “It’s a pity I can’t serve you by your side often, otherwise, I would feel more at ease.”
Zhou Hao’s expression softened upon hearing this: “I have enough people around me. It’s getting late, you should go back first.”
Zi Ling nodded.
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