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Hearing Nanny Qi asking, she hurriedly responded, "There is an old storage room in Canglan Court. We keep things there, and His Majesty said last night that he would have Steward Zhang find someone to reorganize it. From now on, it will become my storage room. I’ll take you there now."
While saying this, she took the lead and headed over, causing Nanny Qi’s eyelids to twitch again. There were still two servants around. It would have sufficed to send one to lead the way. Where did the custom of a master personally leading the way come from, and what of the dignity of a master?
Never mind, it was just the beginning. She would learn gradually.
Nanny Qi did not say much and followed Lian Hua towards the storage room.
Pang Ya, carrying a tray, saw Xiao Qing running over and stealthily asked if she needed help. Pang Ya shook her head and declined, saying she was strong enough and that the weight was not an issue.
The last to trail behind was Xiao Linzi, walking awkwardly.
Upon reaching the doorway of the storage room, Lian Hua excitedly opened the large door. Somewhat proud and somewhat smug, she stood at the doorway like a wealthy landowner, gesturing for Nanny Qi to enter.
Inside were their stored provisions like pumpkins, dried corn, sorghum, pickled vegetables, and so on, all grown by them at Canglan Court!
In the palace, who else had such capabilities? They were truly unique!
Observing the young girl’s expression, Nanny Qi felt puzzled. If she was not mistaken, this young girl seemed quite satisfied with the contents inside. Could it be that there were many good things stored here?
She suppressed her doubts, walked in, and upon seeing clearly what was inside, she felt speechless and conflicted.
So this is a storage room? What on earth were all these things?
Firewood?!
Unknown contents in several sacks?!
Scattered pumpkins on the floor?!
Vegetable jars?!
And so on and so forth!...
Seeing all this, Nanny Qi felt dizzy. She went over to check the sacks. Wow, they were all filled with rice and grains!
Nanny Qi felt somewhat powerless. This was called a storage room? It was more like a sundry room. There wasn’t a single valuable item, just like the homes of regular folks. It didn’t at all resemble a palace concubine’s storage room.
Alas, it was painful to watch. The most valuable items the young girl had were probably just those few silver ingots, no wonder they were kept in plain sight, understandably so.
In that case, the young girl truly trusted her, her actions were genuine, entrusting the most valuable items to her first for safekeeping. In that case, she would put in more effort.
The food and drink items in the storage room still needed to be moved out to find a proper place for them.
They also needed to sort and arrange displays, boxes, separating valuable items from less valuable ones in an organized manner. There was lots of work to do.
Alas, this young girl really hadn’t dealt with anything.
Nanny Qi felt an even greater sense of responsibility.
With a helpless wave of her hand, she could no longer wait for Zhang Qing and sent Xiao Linzi to borrow a few people, instructing them to start clearing out items one by one and stacking them neatly.
Lian Hua also sensed something was amiss, stuck out her tongue, and dared not speak, doing whatever Nanny Qi asked of her.
At this moment, Canglan Court was bustling with activity, presenting a thriving scene.
Halfway through, Zhang Qing arrived, stating that the Emperor would not come for the noon meal. Nanny Qi waved her hand, indicating that she understood.
After a rough tidying up, it was around noon, Nanny Qi sat down to rest for less than half the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, and gifts of congratulations from various palaces began to arrive, celebrating Beauty Lian’s promotion.
However, everyone was blocked outside by the guards dispatched by Zhang Qing.
Upon hearing the report, Lian Hua stood up, wanting to leave; she thought His Majesty was truly divine, saying it last night, and it came true today.
Nanny Qi grabbed Lian Hua quickly, her face solemn, instructing her to stay in the Side Hall while she would return shortly.
As for how the Harem was nowadays, she was unclear, having just returned two days ago.
Now, the young lady was pregnant and still hiding it, reluctant to distinguish which among the crowds were genuine and which were deceptive.
It was easier to bluntly refuse to meet them all to avoid complications.
She herself would go out and speak, and who dared say anything.
Lian Hua was somewhat clueless. People were coming; shouldn’t she go out to meet them? She heard many Masters from various palaces had arrived, and it seemed improper not to meet them. She should at least show some courtesy, especially since they were here to give gifts!
But if Nanny Qi did not allow her to go, should she simply sit and wait for the gifts?
Lian Hua sat down and thought it over, "Well, it might be okay. Sit at home and the gifts come from the heavens. Ah, it feels rather awkward, haha."
Nanny Qi barred everyone at the door, leaving Pang Ya and Xiao Jizi at the entrance to receive the congratulatory gifts, simply stating thanks for the thoughtful intentions from the various palaces.
Beauty Lian was unwell and unable to meet everyone.
Please understand. After finishing her speech, she returned to the courtyard.
Since the Noble Consort herself had come the day before, many Masters from different palaces also came. Initially blocked outside, they were somewhat displeased, commenting that such a minor Beauty was putting on quite the airs.
As soon as Nanny Qi arrived, upon seeing an elderly lady with an impressive and imposing presence, everyone was stunned.
They only began discussing who she might be and remarking on her grand demeanor after she had spoken and left.
Among the chatter, some dissatisfaction was voiced.
Those who had been in the palace longer quickly informed the others that the elderly lady seemed to be the Former Empress Dowager’s Managerial Nanny.
Some bold ones asked Xiao Jizi if it was true, to which Xiao Jizi merely smiled and responded with a nod, not willing to divulge more than a word. He just thanked the Consorts for their kind intentions.
Everyone present was suddenly silenced, not daring to create any disturbance, yet their minds were stormy with amazement, more shocked than knowing that Daying Lian had been promoted three ranks at once.
In this palace, who had the honor to be served by the Former Empress Dowager’s Managerial Nanny? Even the Noble Consort could not command such service. What merits did a mere Beauty of the Canglan Court possess to warrant Nanny Qi personally managing her affairs without even showing her face?
The entire Harem was profoundly shocked and, from that day forward, no one in the Harem dared to look down upon this Beauty again.
Among those bringing gifts, Talented Lady Sun felt the most disgruntled.
Just a short while ago, Beauty Lian was merely a Daying, and she had to salute her.
But in such a short period, she had risen above her head.
With neither her family background, talent, nor anything else better than hers, coming from a Palace Maid background, only her face was somewhat presentable, the rest was worthless. Why should such a person rise above?
On the way back, she couldn’t help but bitterly say to Attendant Zhou and Beauty Zhao, "Could it be that Beauty Lian of Canglan Court seduced His Majesty by riding on our coattails during the autumn flower admiring feast, and that’s why she’s now stepping on our heads?"
Attendant Zhou hurriedly hushed her in a low voice, warning that walls have ears, stopping Talented Lady Sun.
Unbeknownst to them, Talented Lady Jia from the Driftfrost Hall Side Hall passed by and caught a snippet of their conversation.
She looked Talented Lady Sun up and down, sarcastically chiding that her ambitions towered above the heavens, infuriating Talented Lady Sun, who stomped her feet, yet dared not say anything more.
Uncertain how much Talented Lady Jia had heard and fearful that she might use this information to cause trouble.
Talented Lady Jia was very vain. When Beauty Li was still around, she was very scared of her and restrained herself in the palace, not daring to be too ostentatious, keeping a low profile in front of Beauty Li.
But with Beauty Li gone, Talented Lady Jia became the most prominent figure in Driftfrost Hall. She began visiting various palaces, boasting about the treasures she acquired and the gossip she heard, with a mouth too loose for her own good.
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