newbobooks Chapter 529: Palace Secrets (2)
Chapter 529: Palace Secrets (2)
The change in Zheng Yu's expression was seen by the master and servants in the pavilion. Qiu Yi immediately ran out smartly and carefully closed the door for the three of them.
With a "squeak", Zheng Yu also restrained her expression. She glared at Zhao Ya and lowered her voice to sternly say: "Zhao Ya, are you crazy? You actually talked nonsense in front of your young master."
Zhao Ya raised her eyes slightly, glanced at her lightly, and did not express her opinion. She turned to look at her young master.
Little Yining lived up to expectations and said, "Madam Zheng, Madam Zhao didn't say anything nonsense. Someone else told Qing Jie'er that Madam Zheng was good to grandma and Qing Jie'er, and she even let Qing Jie'er study in the girls' school."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Yu forced a smile and said, "Where did I hear this nonsense? Miss Lin actually believed it. Not to mention that the examination of the women's school is extremely strict. It is not my decision alone that made Miss Lin study here. Even the incident of Princess Jiahe in the past has nothing to do with me. At that time, I was just a first-class maid serving tea and water. The one who really handled this matter was Aunt Gong, who is now the nanny who follows Miss Leng."
After these words, she had completely pushed everything away. Then she slowly squatted down, looked at the little kid's puzzled face with gentle eyes, and continued: "Miss Lin, please don't call me benefactor. I really can't bear it."
However, the expression that he had not been able to hide just now had already revealed everything.
Xiao Yining knew that her grandmother was safe and sound in the end, and that Lady Zheng must have contributed to it. She also knew that there were some things that she could never admit, after all, her grandmother was alive, and the Queen Mother was also alive, but she was sick.
She turned around to look at Zhao Ya, and seeing her nod slightly, she nodded in agreement: "Even if Lady Zheng is not a benefactor, she is still a very good person to Sister Qing."
"This is just my job. I will do my best for every student in the girls' school." Zheng Yu's tone was gentle, but his eyes were slightly raised, and his gaze fell on Zhao Ya intentionally or unintentionally, with a subtle warning in his eyes.
Zhao Ya responded with a half-smile, and the vague rivalry between the two of them quietly permeated the air.
At this moment, Xiao Yining suddenly thought of Luo Lezhi's hypocritical and compassionate face, and pretended to say casually: "Madam Zheng, when Princess Anping took Sister Qing out to play, she met Aunt Luo, but she didn't seem to know Sister Qing."
Zheng Yu was stunned when he heard this, and then he let out a long sigh, "People from outside the world are indifferent to the secular world. If you meet Miss Lin again next time, just pretend you don't know me!"
Xiao Yining secretly observed her expression, and seeing that there was nothing unusual about her, he suddenly became a little wary, but then let it go quietly. Then he smiled sweetly and agreed obediently.
Seeing that the little girl had taken his words to heart, Zheng Yu couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile on his face, his eyes full of kindness, and he said softly, "It's getting late, Miss Lin, please ask your maid to take care of you and take a rest. I still have some things to tell the nanny beside you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ya walked up from behind the little boy and called out to Qiu Yi. Then, the two of them walked up the exquisitely carved staircase, one in front and one behind, and gradually disappeared at the corner of the pavilion.
Xiao Yining listened quietly to the sounds coming from the stairs. When the footsteps gradually faded away and were almost inaudible, she immediately turned her bright big eyes and quietly walked towards the stairs.
Qiu Yi knew what the young master was up to when she saw this, and quickly pulled her sleeve, reminding her: "Miss, there is no cover on top, you will be discovered."
When Xiao Yining heard this, she immediately realized that her actions were inappropriate and nodded in agreement: "Sister Qiu Yi is absolutely right."
At the same time, she also came up with a response plan and used a "weapon".
The little kid immediately ran back to where he had put his money, quickly took out a small silver ingot, held it high and whispered, "Sister San, ten taels."
Qiu Yi, who was standing by, looked at this scene and said:......
Then, before she could react, a black shadow flashed past her, and in the blink of an eye, her little master disappeared from the spot in an instant, as if he had evaporated into thin air.
Qiu Yi stared at the empty room in amazement, swallowed her saliva, and said admiringly: "As expected of a young lady, you are so amazing."
After saying that, she calmed herself down and wanted to walk towards the stairs, thinking of going there to observe the situation and help keep watch.
However, at this moment, the secret door opened without warning, and with the sound of faint footsteps, Lin Yuzan's figure appeared from inside.
When Qiu Yi heard the sudden sound, her body stiffened suddenly. She subconsciously turned her head and her eyes happened to meet Lin Yuzan who had just walked out of the secret door.
Then, she heard the head of the family's cold voice asking, "Qiu Yi, where is the young lady?"
Qiu Yi lowered her head guiltily, calling out desperately in her heart: Miss, please come back soon, the master will definitely beat you again!
Little Yining had not expected that her father would come over by chance. At this moment, she successfully hid in 13's arms and secretly watched the confrontation between the two people below.
At this time, Zheng Yu's face was gloomy and he was staring at the person opposite him.
Zhao Ya seemed unusually calm, and said calmly: "Zheng Yu, why are you staring at me like this? It was you who acted carelessly and let others find out. I just told you through the young master's mouth, you still can't blame me."
As soon as these words fell, Zheng Yu refuted: "Zhao Ya, I know exactly what kind of person you are. You are so old, but you are making up these things. You are just plotting against me. Do you really think I am still the ignorant little palace maid you were back then?"
Zhao Ya sneered and glanced at her coldly: "Zheng Yu, after so many years, you have become suspicious. We each serve our own masters. You are loyal to your Sixth Prince, and I serve my young master. If our masters were not inextricably linked, no one would care about you. Back then, the people in your palace relied on the Sixth Prince's favor to bully the people in my Rongxi Palace. I still remember this grudge!"
Then, she changed the subject and said calmly but meaningfully, "But I have always been kind-hearted, and I still remember our old friendship. I am afraid that your master will chop off your head, so I specially remind you that your poor niece has committed treason and assassinated Princess Anping and the Second Prince."
"What did you say?" Zheng Yu's eyes widened instantly and he looked at Zhao Ya in disbelief.
Zhao Ya raised her lips slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm, and continued, "If I'm not mistaken, the person your niece is loyal to is Prince Yu, who made your master mistakenly believe that the child was born from the affair between Concubine Shu and someone else."
"How could it be?" Zheng Yu was so shocked by the news that he almost lost his balance.
After a moment, she suddenly came to her senses, quickly stepped forward and covered Zhao Ya's mouth, lowering her voice and cursing: "Are you tired of living? The walls have ears here, how can you speak nonsense! Those who knew about it back then have long since died, and only the two of us are left. You don't want to live, but I do."
The Ears Behind the Wall---Xiao Yining: I really came to the right place for the girls' school. There are so many melons one after another that I can't even eat them all!