novelaction Chapter 609 Guiding the Fang Family!
Chapter 609 Guiding the Fang Family!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't know what to say. If it weren't for the fact that she was her cousin-in-law, why would she bother wasting so much time talking to her? Not only was she ungrateful, but she even dared to make sarcastic remarks about her.
However, Mu Xin Nuan took a deep breath and looked at Fang Shi's expression. She wasn't too angry. She knew that Fang Shi was not good at speaking, but she couldn't be so brainless, could she?
"Your Highness, please don't take offense at our young mistress's words. She was just anxious and her words were a bit tactless. Please don't be angry. Right now, our young mistress is counting on you. You can't just abandon her."
Fang glanced at the nanny, who still seemed not to have grasped the situation.
Mu Xin Nuan also knew that Fang Shi was really a bit out of her mind. "Go and call Granny Jin here."
"Yes, princess."
Soon, Granny Jin arrived.
"Greetings to Your Highness. May I ask what Your Highness wishes to do by summoning me here?"
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her, then looked at Fang Shi, "You came here today to try and win back your cousin's heart, is that what you mean?"
Fang looked embarrassed, but still nodded.
Mu Xin Nuan's face turned cold. "It's not impossible for me to help you, but I have one condition."
"Please speak frankly, sister."
“Sister-in-law, this Granny Jin took care of you before. If it weren’t for her, your child might not have been born safely. So, my condition is simple: let her continue to work at your Li residence and manage the inner quarters for you.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Fang immediately became anxious, "How can that be? Isn't this Granny Jin one of yours?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, the old nanny beside her turned pale. This mistress really dared to say anything! Did she mean that the princess was going to interfere in the affairs of their Li family's inner quarters? If word got out, how could the princess ever face anyone again?
As expected, Mu Xin Nuan's face turned cold, and she slammed the teacup heavily on the table. "Since you miss me so much, then please leave. No matter how low I am, I am still a princess consort. I am not so low as to stoop to such a level. In the future, don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."
Upon hearing this, Fang felt a pang of panic. Even if she was slow-witted, she could tell that Mu Xin Nuan was displeased. Even her self-reference had changed; she now addressed Mu Xin Nuan as "this concubine."
Seeing that she was about to leave, Fang hurriedly got up and grabbed her sleeve, saying, "Good sister, please don't. I didn't mean it. Please don't be angry with me."
Mu Xin Nuan ignored her, but when she shook her arm, she couldn't break free. Rong Yue and Mu Hua, who were standing nearby, didn't dare to forcefully pull her away because she was the young mistress of the Li family.
“I know I was wrong. Whatever you say, sister, is fine, isn’t it? You’re the only family I have in Yanzhou. If even you don’t care about me, I’d rather be dead! It’s just a pity for my child, who is so young and already has to call another woman his mother.”
Mu Xin Nuan's initial anger waned to only seven-tenths after she cried like that.
Think of that innocent child; no matter what, he is a direct descendant of the Li family.
Mu Xin Nuan closed her eyes and sighed softly. Rong Yue, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward and helped Fang Shi back to her seat, while Mu Hua helped the princess sit down.
"Just because you can't speak properly, Fang, your cousin taking a concubine is only the first step. If you continue to go your own way, you'll suffer later. Who knows, one day your cousin might even do something like divorce."
The words "divorce" truly terrified Fang.
She was from a prestigious family and naturally understood what divorce meant. She trembled slightly, her eyes blank, and said, "Please help me, sister."
"What about the conditions I mentioned before?"
"I agree! Whatever my sister says is fine." Fang Shi was afraid that Mu Xin Nuan would get angry again, so she quickly nodded in agreement.
She agreed, but Granny Jin was still completely unaware of what was going on. How did she suddenly end up being sent to the Li residence as a head maid? What was going on?
"Granny Jin, you will pack your things in a moment and go back to the Li residence with Young Madam Li. Once you arrive at the Li residence, you will represent Young Madam Li. You will be responsible for organizing and disciplining everyone in the Li residence. Anyone who disrespects the master should be dealt with accordingly. If you encounter any difficulties, come and find Aunt Fang directly. I will take care of things for you."
These words made Granny Jin understand a bit, and she nodded and said, "Yes, Your Highness, this servant has remembered."
"Also, the young mistress has several capable maids around her. Some were her former personal servants, and others were specially sent by my aunt to take care of her and her child. None of them are ignorant. So, you have another very important task: to supervise Fang Shi and make sure she learns how to manage household affairs. Remember, you should let her manage them herself."
"Yes, princess."
Fang Shi, who was standing to the side, was anxious and wanted to say something, but when she thought about her current situation and the nanny beside her who kept tugging at her clothes, she knew that it was best not to say anything at this time.
"Remember, I'm referring to all the household affairs, including how to manage the central government and her external businesses. Do you understand?"
"Your Highness, rest assured, this servant knows what to do."
"Well, you're an old hand in the palace, so you've naturally seen your fair share of intrigue and backstabbing. I've heard that there are a few restless maids in the Li household who are always deliberately sowing discord. Anyone who does that is immediately reported to Madam Fang and demoted to the lowest rank. If they continue to cause trouble, they're sold off without any mercy."
"Yes, Your Highness." Granny Jin said, then seemed to remember a special girl and looked up to ask, "What about that Miss Jin?"
"You don't need to pay attention to her. Just arrange a not-too-tiring job for her at the manor, but remember, don't let her show up in front of my cousin."
"My slave understands."
Hearing the last few sentences, Fang finally believed that Mu Xin Nuan was truly considering her needs and making plans for her. However, would Li Hao Ran agree to such an arrangement?
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she glanced at the nanny and maid who had accompanied Madam Fang, and said with a serious expression, "You are all old people in the manor. The young mistress is young and the young master is impetuous. Why didn't you say something to stop him or persuade him?"
"Yes, we servants will try to persuade our master more often in the future."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded in satisfaction, gave Jin Mama a wink, and then went to pack her things.
Then, Fang asked cautiously, "Sister, what should we do if your cousin doesn't agree to the arrangements for Miss Jin?"