Chapter 950: Chapter 950: Caution Etched to the Bone
Regarding the Princess Consort Min, due to her sensitive identity, Song Ci hadnāt had much contact with her. Moreover, the Princess Consort had always kept a low profile, so the times they met were rather infrequent.
The last time Song Ci saw Princess Consort Min seemed to be during the dragon boat race, wasnāt it?
And itās the same for Princess Consort Min, she is well aware of her own position, so she never flatters others or humbles herself. As a result, in the eyes of many, sheās quite independent.
As Song Ci would put it, sheās a bit socially anxious.
"Thereās no such thing as not disturbing others. I thought Iād appreciate the scenery, then return to the capital. After all, itās a blessing to steal some leisure time to enjoy the mountain view," Princess Consort Min slightly curved her lips. Seeing Song Ci not sitting down, she moved her gaze and said, "If Madam feels uncomfortable, please sit down. Iāve seen the view and should be leaving."
This was her way of being discreet.
Looking at the face in front of her, Song Ci couldnāt bring herself to feel pity. Everyone has their fate. Princess Consort Min was born to that family, enjoying wealth and has to bear the corresponding burdens.
This is how people are, wealth and responsibility coexist.
"The tea hasnāt been fully brewed yet. How can it be that as soon as this old body arrives, you just leave? Otherwise, people would say I am so disliked that even the Princess doesnāt welcome me," Song Ci said with a smile as she sat down. "At my age, I enjoy talking with young girls, do sit down."
Princess Consort Min was somewhat surprised.
Seeing Song Ci being generous, she didnāt hesitate either and sat down, looking at Nanny and said, "I am drinking my usual Kuding tea. Itās a bit bitter, perhaps not to Madamās taste. Nanny, why not fetch the tea set and tea leaves and replace it with Madamās usual tea?"
Again, she was being discreet.
Song Ci thought to herself, she must have cultivated this caution from a young age, ingrained in her bones.
"Kuding tea has its own merits, with a sweetness that follows the bitterness, though youāre right, I have a sweet tooth and usually donāt like the bitter taste," Song Ci didnāt expose her, only instructed her people to fetch some orange peel Puāer tea to brew.
The tea set they already had, and the maid would attend to it.
Song Ci said, "Thereās no need to boil another kettle of water, letās use the water Princess Consort Min already has, as itās already boiled."
Princess Consort Min was slightly surprised and instinctively looked at the opposite party. Seeing her smiling genuinely, she couldnāt help but lower her gaze.
Nannyās eyelids trembled slightly, glanced at Nan Shan, and the latter gave an imperceptible nod, only then did she feel at ease.
Song Ci gave instructions, and naturally, the maid acted upon them. However, it was Nan Shan who personally took the small kettle to pour the water and make the tea, tasting the first brew.
Princess Consort Min caught a glimpse from the corner of her eye but said nothing, only stood up and respectfully bowed to Song Ci, "I have yet to thank Madam. In May, under your great kindness, my nephew from my maternal family, the son of Prince Minās cousin, avoided a life-threatening disaster. Thank you."
Song Ci exclaimed softly, raising her hand slightly, "Look at you, this is old news, why bring it up? The young prince is blessed with a large fortune, he wouldāve avoided it even without me. How has he been recently?"
Princess Consort Min shook her head with a smile, "Namingly sent guards to protect your second young master on the journey to the Northwest, my uncle was furious, punished him with a beating, and confined him for a month. Now, heās studying in the clanās academy, and canāt easily go out."
Hearing this, Song Ci felt a bit awkward and let out a couple of awkward laughs, "Heās suffered an undeserved misfortune, itās all because of my own worthless grandson."