The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 315 - No Way

In the afternoon, the three of them still went together to visit Jing De Fei, expressing their concern despite the awkwardness. Etiquette could not be overlooked.

After they left, Ning Chen arrived.

Jing De Fei was personally feeding the Second Prince medicine. When she saw him enter, she was about to rise and pay respects, but he stopped her.

"Focus on giving the child his medicine first. There's no need for these formalities," Ning Chen waved his hand and sat down in a nearby chair.

After the Second Prince finished drinking his medicine, he ate a piece of candied fruit to get rid of the bitterness, and only then did he speak to Ning Chen.

"I worried you, Father. It was my fault for being too playful," the Second Prince said softly.

At three years old, the Second Prince was already quite articulate.

Ning Chen moved closer and patted his head. "Chun'er, be more careful in the future. You must never let something this dangerous happen again. And your servants were far too careless."

Hearing this, the Second Prince's expression relaxed a little, and he nodded quietly.

However, his eyes blinked a few times, and he bit his lip as if there was something he wanted to say but didn't dare to.

"What is it? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" Jing De Fei became anxious, pulling the child closer and touching his forehead with the back of her hand.

"Mother, I'm fine," the Second Prince pressed his lips together and looked at Ning Chen. "Father, Xiao Shunzi is a good servant. I want him back, can I? This time, it was my own fault, and... and he was also punished."

As the child spoke, his voice grew softer, and his head lowered slightly as if he was afraid. But his eyes remained filled with a pleading look toward Ning Chen.

At this moment, Jing De Fei spoke as well, "Your Majesty, Chun'er's servants have always been reliable. This time was indeed an accident. I've already punished them, and so have you. They have served Chun'er for a long time and are familiar with his needs. Since the New Year is approaching, why not let this matter slide?"

Ning Chen lowered his gaze and remained silent for a while before finally nodding.

"Since both you and Chun'er have pleaded for him, I can't refuse. Let them return to serve him."

"Thank you, Father!"

The Second Prince immediately smiled, cupped his hands in thanks, and was overjoyed.

"Chun'er has a kind heart, and Jing De Fei, you have taught him well," Ning Chen's expression showed a hint of satisfaction.

Jing De Fei smiled. "It's in his nature. I merely guided him a little."

After a pause, she spoke softly again.

"Since I've made one request, there's one more thing I would like to ask of Your Majesty."

"What is it?"

"I would like to ask for a favor on behalf of Qin Baolin. If she hadn't saved the Second Prince in time, the outcome could have been dire. It was the middle of winter, and the lake water was icy. Qin Baolin jumped in and has been ill for several days now," Jing De Fei said.

Ning Chen nodded. "This is only right. If it weren't for your reminder, I might have almost forgotten. Let her be promoted to Wanrong. Since she saved the prince, she deserves a higher rank."

Although the ranks of Cairen and Wanrong are not very different, at least Wanrong can occupy a proper chamber in the pavilion. It's a simple matter, and he won't be stingy about it.