Chapter 883: Madam Quan: I Am Falling Apart Inside

Chapter 883: Chapter 883: Madam Quan: I Am Falling Apart Inside

Song Ci looked at Bai Shuilian’s face, pale and flushed, and inexplicably felt a sense of delight at using her status to oppress others, quite satisfying.

Oh dear, I must control myself quickly. If I get used to this and have the fortune to return to the modern age, this habitual reliance on identity won’t work, and then I’ll be the one getting slapped.

"Go back to your courtyard and stay there. Do not come out without being summoned. Little Five has been moved back to the Tranquil Garden, just as you wished." Song Ci looked at her indifferently and said, "In fact, whether you truly care for your son is quite confusing to me. After all, he was birthed excellently, not just simply catching a cold or heatstroke. If it’s not managed well, it’s life-threatening. But up until now, you seem calm enough to converse with me without much concern apparent. Do you know when Madam Lu heard the Imperial Physician’s diagnosis, it was as if her soul had left her?"

Bai Shuilian’s pupils contracted.

"Miss Bai, I’m warning you, you should cherish your blessings and know what you should really value. For a concubine to be fortunate enough to have twins, that’s good fortune for you and the basis for your future livelihood. If you lose that, do you think you can rely on your appearance to stay favored forever?" Song Ci glanced at her sideways, "So, don’t do foolish things that are not worth the risk; it’s beyond your capabilities."

Bai Shuilian’s body swayed, having already knelt for some time, and now, provoked by Song Ci’s words, her eyes rolled back, and she fell limply to the ground.

"Madam." Nanny Quan crawled over on her knees to support Bai Shuilian.

Song Ci clicked her tongue, muttering about bad luck, and said, "Go call a few people to bring her back to the Tranquil Garden."

"Yes."

Song Ci was about to leave but paused a few steps, looking at Nanny Quan, and said, "Have you been serving Miss Bai since Datong?"

Nanny Quan quickly replied that she had.

Song Ci’s eyes narrowed slightly, "To have been brought to the capital, it seems you must be one of her confidants."

Nanny Quan’s face was full of fear and said, "This old servant’s life is worthless, how dare I claim to be a confidant; it’s only that Madam is kind-hearted and treats people gently, which is fortunate for us servants."

"Sounds pretty rehearsed, have you practiced it?"

Nanny Quan: "..."

This old lady doesn’t play by the rules, does she?

Song Ci continued, "No matter how lucky as a servant, it’s not as good as being a free citizen. Why don’t I make a decision to set you free? I assume you’ve saved quite a bit, buying a small courtyard and a couple of maids to serve you would ensure a peaceful old age."

Nanny Quan’s heart skipped a beat. She prostrated on the ground, stammering, "Grandmother, this old servant has no family and nowhere to go, has long regarded Madam as next of kin, and only desires to serve her for a lifetime."

"See, even if driven away, you won’t leave; such loyalty surely makes you the chief among confidants." Song Ci said meaningfully, "Since you’re a confidant, then you’re surely aware of her actions. Why not tell me, was it her doing, or did you do it together?"

Nanny Quan’s heart was in disarray; is this how conversations go in this world? It’s like poking into one’s lungs with every question!

She lay on the ground, trembling, and said, "Grandmother, this old servant is wronged."

"Just teasing you, look how nervous you got." Song Ci suddenly laughed, "Go on now, serve your master well, and advise her often, cherish what’s present. When people act recklessly, it’s bound to bring misfortune."

Having said this, she entered Chunhui Hall.

Nanny Quan lifted her head and looked into the courtyard, pursing her lips, her eyes dark.

Unexpectedly, Song Ci, upon entering, also instructed Nanny Gong, "Tell Jiang Fula to investigate this Nanny Quan."

So loyal, yet wouldn’t she know something?