After seeing off the eunuch and his entourage, she had some time to look around.
The furnishings in each wing were all available, but she couldn't help but feel familiar, as if she had been here before. She thought carefully, touched the ancient bookshelf placed against the wall, and heard the footsteps of the wood spirit behind her.
Voice.
She looked sideways.
"Miss, someone from the palace is here."
She asked people to come in. Walking in front were two young eunuchs, carrying a rosewood box together. The surface was polished smooth and shiny, and the lock was made of gold. It was obvious at a glance that the contents inside were not ordinary objects.
One of the young eunuchs said, this is a reward from your majesty, and I would like to invite someone to see it.
Mu Xiang stepped forward and half-opened the lid of the box, and Ruan Yuyi flipped through it casually. She saw that inside were some dresses, shirts and jackets, all of which were in bright and charming colors. Placed between the clothes were some hairpins and rings from her daughter's family.
She didn't bring too many clothes with her when she came, so this reward came just in time.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a piece of rose-colored clothing that was bunched up at the edge. She tightened her heart slightly, fiddled with it, and stopped her hands. A touch of crimson crept up to the tips of her ears, and she felt that her face was extremely hot.
The lotus-colored bellyband was hidden inside, and the lid of the box was closed.
She suppressed the shame in her heart and just pretended that nothing happened.
He actually gave the bellyband to her. Although I don't know how he managed to hide it from others and sneaked the thing into the palace as a reward, but this undoubtedly proved that if she really avoided him, she would have an affair.
, he can also do what he says.
Mu Xiang saw her expression was different and asked, "Miss, what's wrong with the things inside?"
How could this be said to her? Ruan Yuyi had no choice but to suppress all her emotions and shook her head.
She vividly remembered the circumstances under which this bellyband was left at his place. The rough touch of his fingertips seemed to still be traveling on her skin, pinching or rubbing it, igniting every inch of her body.
ignite.
Although he has the appearance of a modest gentleman, he always behaves badly on the bed. Sometimes he would caress and tease her, but he would stop until she hooked his neck and softly begged for mercy before he would let her go.
.
She unconsciously gathered up her outer shirt, as if this way she could hide her thoughts, but if she continued to hold it up like this, when she let go, she would still loosen it up, revealing a small patch of dazzling white skin.
Looking behind, a nanny came in with two maids. The nanny looked stern, but she was still polite in greeting her.
"Good morning, Ruan Cai." The nun said with her head bowed. "This slave is a nun sent by your Majesty to educate her. Her surname is Jin. She is here to teach Cai Ren the rules and etiquette of the palace. In the past few days, Cai Ren has been invited to practice with this slave.
present."
She replied, "That's all thanks to Grandma Jin."
Aunt Jin looked at her for a few times. Although she had an astonishing appearance, she was obedient and her stern face relaxed slightly. "There are many etiquettes in the palace. If there is any offense during the teaching process, Ruan Cairen
Don’t be offended.”
The other party said so. Ruan Yuyi thought that she was just tired and nothing would happen, so she agreed without taking the offense that Aunt Jin said into consideration at all.
The Cheng Mansion was not too close to here, and even though she was sitting in the sedan chair, she was still jolted and felt uncomfortable in her stomach. It was not easy to even take two steps.
Nanny also understood that she was tired from traveling all the way, so she asked her to rest first and come back later to teach her.
During lunch, she felt sick in her stomach and couldn't use much, so she planned to take a nap. But before she fell asleep, half asleep and half awake, she heard the sound of a dispute between the wood spirit and her mother-in-law coming from outside the door.
Mu Ling stood in front of the door with no intention of giving in. "Our lady has just gone to bed. Can't you push her back? Can you come back later?"
At this moment, Grandma Jin's face was no longer very good-looking, and she showed a bitter look, "It's been pushed back and forth for a while, when can we get it done?"
There was a faint sound of voices outside the door.
Ruan Yuyi was aroused just after she rested, and her forehead was tingling. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Aunt Jin when they first met, so as not to cause trouble for her later, so she didn't dare to delay.
Hearing the sound, he stood up.
Mu Xiang stepped forward to help, "How about I go out and talk to you?"
She didn't have much energy, so she just shook her head and said, "No need." She straightened her hairpin and skirt, walked out of the inner room slowly, and opened the door.
Mu Ling's voice stopped suddenly and called her from behind.
She signaled Mu Ling to step aside first, then turned to Grandma Jin and said politely, "Mu Ling has been used to being casual in the past. This time, he is just taking care of me. I have just rested for a while. Please don't blame me."
Mu Ling was still a little angry and turned away, not wanting to look at Grandma Jin's stinky face again.
Aunt Jin snorted coldly, "I would like to remind the people around Cai Ren that since they are palace concubines, they can no longer be called 'Miss'. The title of Master must be changed as soon as possible."
Although Aunt Jin looked a bit harsh, she also acted impartially. In addition, most of the little maids in the palace were very afraid of her, and few of them dared to show their face to her like this. She was really angry.
She only said a few words, but she also typed them out with good intentions, so as not to be overheard by interested people in the future and make a fuss about this title.
After all, Mu Xiang was a maid raised by a wealthy family. She was very thoughtful and knew that although this nanny was also a servant, she had offended her. After a while, she wore small shoes and she could find a reason to ask them to eat this boring thing.
deficit.
"I understand, my slave. Thank you for your advice, mama." Mu Xiang lowered her eyes and lowered her eyebrows.
Mu Ling was stiff and unwilling to speak. It was not until Ruan Yuyi touched her quietly from behind that she softened her attitude and reluctantly agreed.
If this imperial edict had not come out of nowhere, why would they have changed their words? Mu Ling thought secretly.
Ruan Yuyi led Grandma Jin to sit on the Arhat bed in the wing room. There was a low table in the center of the bed, which was just comfortable enough for sitting with her elbows on it.
As soon as Mu Xiang served the tea, Grandma Jin asked the two maids to leave together.
She put a small book in her hand on the table, pushed it towards Ruan Yuyi, and said in a gentle tone, "Cai Ren, please turn this over first."
The book is a bit old, the cover is yellowed, and the threads running through the pages are slightly frayed.
Ruan Yuyi took the small book and opened it. After just one glance, she felt something choked in her throat, her cheeks turned red, and she quickly closed the book, "Mommy, this -"
Aunt Jin had already expected that she would react like this, and said calmly, "This is what every master in the harem must learn, not only you, the talented person, but also the one from Cining Palace, it has been the same in the past."
Every master who passed her hands had the same reaction, and she was used to it.
Ruan Yuyi took a breath and nodded slightly.
Although she was not innocent, she still felt ashamed to draw it so explicitly on the book.
Looking out the window, the birds were chirping outside.
In a daze, she seemed to recall the advice given to her by her grandmother when she was still in the boudoir in Wuzhou. It was just that her grandmother taught her how to touch people's hearts, but what Aunt Jin taught her was how to cater to and comfort her. Everything was based on that.
Those who are bit-oriented are more straightforward in their speech.
She endured the discomfort in her heart and listened silently.