The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 293 - Struggling

"A small household produces small-minded individuals; even if they are clever, without anyone to teach them, it is all in vain," Hui Yue said.

Nan Zhi nodded in agreement. "I've heard that in Wan Wanrong's family, her father has taken three concubines, and there are uncles and relatives involved, making for a tangled family tree. It must have been like living in a palace for her."

With this in mind, Ye Yun thought it was indeed the case.

Among the newcomers, while Qi Wanrong was favored at the moment, but it is obvious that Wan Shi is more adapted to life in the palace than her, and she speaks and acts with ease.

"However, I've heard that recently, the Empress has been deliberately training Han Cainu, arranging for a teaching matron to help her learn the rules properly, and paying less attention to Zhang Wanrong," Hui Yue mentioned.

Ye Yun squinted her eyes, unimpressed.

"Zhang Shi is deep-minded, so she is naturally harder to manage than a newcomer. Han Cainu has also been sitting on the sidelines for a year; she's more obedient than Zhang Shi. Plus, she is younger and prettier. If it were me, I would also prefer to invest effort in Han Cainu."

Nan Zhi frowned upon hearing this. "But if that's the case, Zhang Wanrong will inevitably feel dissatisfied. Could it be that..."

"It won't happen. If she dares to challenge the Empress, there will be two people in the palace who won't tolerate her," Hui Yue replied.

Ye Yun glanced at the two maids and smiled with satisfaction.

"Very good; now Hui Yue is becoming increasingly meticulous, and Nan Zhi is thinking more deeply."

The two maids felt quite bashful but were also very pleased.

For servants, being recognized by their master was indeed a good thing.

Such gratifying occurrences were not limited to this place.

In Fengxi Palace, the maid Chuyun, who made a good cup of tea, had been increasingly favored by the Empress lately.

When it was discovered that this girl not only made tea but also knew how to read, she was transferred to the Empress's side and promoted to a second-rank maid.

But that was another matter; for now, it was time to return to Zhao Chun Pavilion.

When the mistress and the maids returned, Ye Yun went to check on the child first.

The Fourth Prince had just finished his milk and was being patted by the wet nurse to burp.

When Ye Yun arrived, she picked up the child and gave him a cheerful kiss.

Perhaps it was a mother-child connection; as soon as he was kissed, the Fourth Prince smiled widely.

Although he couldn't make any sounds yet, he could smile, and he looked incredibly cute.

After playing with the baby for a while, Ye Yun asked about the day's situation.

The wet nurses answered one by one, being very detailed.

With Ming Xiuyi being favored, the wet nurses sent by the Internal Affairs Court were all carefully selected, so they dared not neglect their care.

"You are all in this profession, so you naturally understand much better than I do, being a first-time mother. I feel at ease leaving the Fourth Prince in your hands."

"But you can't just rely on your experience to raise the child. You must listen to the physician's advice, as well as mine. If you take good care of the Fourth Prince, you will naturally reap the benefits. You all know I'm not a stingy person."