Chapter 698: Chapter 698: No One Can Overturn Your Palm

Plum Blossom Cottage and Li Yuanyuan’s Yellow Flower Pavilion were adjacent to each other, similarly sized, and contained pretty much the same items.

Jiang Ning said, “You two are close to each other, so if anything comes up while I’m not around, Jin Man, you can go to Concubine Li. Concubine Li is kind and humble; I’m sure the two of you will get along well.”

“Thank you, Your Highness the Princess Consort.”

Jin Man rose and knelt in gratitude.

Yun Dai lifted her sleeve to stifle a yawn.

Li Yuanyuan sensed the situation and hurriedly glanced at Jin Man, then stood up, saying, “It’s getting late. Her Highness has been busy all day and should rest early. I will take my leave.”

“That makes sense, everyone should get some sleep early.” Jiang Ning’s eyes were filled with unshed tears. She thought of something and asked, “Jin Man, did you bring a personal maid with you?”

Jin Man silently shook her head.

Normally, as a noblewoman from Silla, she would have brought a maid from her hometown. For some unknown reason, she didn’t and came alone.

Li Yuanyuan said, “Plum Blossom Cottage only has a few eunuchs and young palace maids responsible for cleaning and general tasks. I’m afraid they won’t be able to provide proper services.”

Jiang Ning thought for a moment, then said to Huang Ying, “Take a look around here and find two competent maids who are gentle and considerate, to temporarily serve Miss Jin Man. Once the Imperial Edict arrives, we will make arrangements according to their official rank.”

“Yes, Master. I will arrange it right away.”

Huang Ying, who was very familiar with the Crystal Clear Manor, immediately selected two modestly-natured second-class palace maids to accompany Jin Man.

Besides her, the first-class palace maids beside the Princess Consort were the four maids Chun, Xia, Qiu, and Dong, brought from the Jiang Family. All the others sent from the palace were relegated to second-class palace maids.

Although many of them were also outstanding, with the presence of Huang Ying and the four maids, they couldn’t outshine them.

Following Jin Man now would certainly elevate them to first-class palace maids and considerably improve their treatment. It can be considered a promotion.

Therefore, although the two palace maids were reluctant to leave, they were still willing to go.

Their reluctance was not because they were content being second-class, but because it was rare to meet a Master like the Princess Consort who had a gentle temperament, never scolded the servants harshly, and was always attentive to their well-being.

Living in the Crystal Clear Manor, even the lower-class maids were well provided for in terms of food, clothing, and daily necessities.

Much better than elsewhere.

Even the lowest-ranking eunuchs and palace maids led comfortable lives.

But since the Princess Consort wanted them somewhere else, they could only obey.

Li Yuanyuan conscientiously accompanied Jin Man back.

Jiang Ning was extremely tired, but she still went to see the two children. After they fell asleep, she returned to her own room.

Huang Ying had already arranged everything. She just needed to take a bath and then crawl under the covers.

“Master, I heard that the Silla Princess is going to be taken by His Majesty.” As Huang Ying towel-dried Jiang Ning’s hair, she said quietly, “I really didn’t expect it.”

“Didn’t expect what?” Jiang Ning was half-laid down in her bathrobe, her feet propped up on the table, her eyes closed, and she was dozing off.

Huang Ying laughed, “I originally thought that Princess Zhenming was coming to us.”

“It doesn’t matter who comes.”

“Indeed, in this East Palace, whether it’s a dragon or a tiger, it has to curl up. Regardless of who she is, she has to behave.” Huang Ying said with a laugh.

Jiang Ning thought her words were amusing. With her eyes closed, she chuckled and asked, “Then what am I?”

“You are Buddha, and no one can get out of your palm.”

Li Hongyuan’s voice came from beyond the curtain.

Huang Ying quickly knelt to pay respect.

Li Hongyuan pulled the curtain aside and entered, not minding her ungraceful and relaxed posture. He sat straight down by the bed and asked, “Where is the Silla girl?”

Jiang Ning looked at him, “Your Highness, just now I was Buddha. Naturally, she’s under the pressure of my palm.”