SFS Chapter 421 Multiple guarantees?
Chapter 421 Multiple guarantees?
Mu Xin Nuan gave them a brief introduction and then went to the backyard.
On the way back, Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her small study, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped inside.
"Greetings to the Princess." Chunyu was cleaning the study when she suddenly saw the Princess enter, and she immediately prepared to perform a deep bow.
"Alright, you've been with me for so long, when have I ever seen you be so well-behaved?" Mu Xin Nuan scolded her with a smile, then went into the inner room. Mu Hua kept the others outside, while Rong Yue went in to serve.
Aunt Fang had followed the princess all the way back, eager to see what else the princess would do, but she was unexpectedly turned away at the door. Although she was unwilling, she really didn't want to offend this Miss Mu Hua easily. After all, she was a favorite of the princess, and there was no need to make things too tense with her.
"Life here is pretty good, isn't it? You've been having a lot of free time lately!" Mu Xin Nuan glanced at the small table next to her, where half of the pastries were missing.
Chunyu chuckled. Although working in the study meant being a bit far from her mistress, she was quite content. Most importantly, everything here was extremely valuable to the princess, and she was quite satisfied to be assigned to manage things here.
"Your Highness is too kind. I was just taking a break from my busy schedule."
"Alright! Aren't there several maids assigned to this small study? Why haven't they come to clean it?"
"Who are they? How could I let them in so easily? They can only sweep the courtyard. This important study is not a place for them to come."
Where are the people I brought?
"Oh, Your Highness said those two, one is sick and taking medicine right now, and the other is off today. Anyway, there's nothing urgent here, so I asked her to take care of Peony."
Peony is the one who fell ill. Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "You're so kind. Have someone call her back to guard the study. Go do me a favor."
"Yes, Your Highness, please give your orders." Upon hearing that she had an errand to run, Chunyu's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, darting around as if she couldn't wait to run out.
"First, find someone to keep an eye on Granny Song. You should be able to mobilize the Prince's secret guards, right?"
“Your Highness, you can also mobilize them,” Chunyu said, blinking her big eyes.
The princess was taken aback and turned to look at her. "What do you mean?"
Chunyu realized she had misspoke and quickly lowered her head, saying, "It's nothing. I just felt that as the mistress, you naturally have the power to mobilize all of the prince's connections."
"Hmm." Mu Xin Nuan knew she wasn't telling the truth, but she didn't pursue the matter further. Her purpose in coming here today wasn't this.
"As for Song Jing, we don't need to pay attention to her for now. Just one thing: after the Prince returns to the manor, have someone keep an eye on her. Women like her are the most cunning. Although the Prince doesn't fancy her, he can't resist the despicable methods she can use. Even if the Prince doesn't fall for her tricks, once she schemes against him and ruins his reputation, he can't very well punish her, can he?"
Seeing the princess's calm expression, Chunyu raised an eyebrow. "Your Highness, I understand. Rest assured, I guarantee that Song Jing will not get within ten steps of the prince."
Mu Xin Nuan turned around and glared at her. Chun Yu thought to herself, "Oh no!" and then assured her again, "Within a hundred paces."
Mu Xin Nuan's lips finally curled up, "Alright! Then let me see what you're capable of."
After leaving the study, Mu Xin Nuan went straight back to her dormitory. It was impossible to discuss serious matters with Zhao Zi He today. Letting them bond first was a good idea!
The next morning, Mu Xin Nuan quietly went to Chun Hui Pavilion, changed into men's casual clothes, and waited for them.
Before long, Xu Hai, Wang Zhao, and Zhao Zihe all appeared here.
"Anuan? You? What's this?"
Seeing Zhao Zihe's surprised expression, Mu Xinnuan smiled and said, "Brother Zihe, do I look handsome in this outfit?" As she spoke, she winked playfully.
Zhao Zihe shook his head. "Nonsense! If the Prince finds out, how could he possibly forgive you?"
"This is his intention." Mu Xin Nuan briefly explained that Duanmu Chu Ze had already left the manor, and then said, "Now, what we can do for the Prince is to try our best to appease the people. Brother Zi He, we have a long-standing friendship since childhood. I only ask you one question: are you willing to help me this once?"
"Anuan, just say what you have to say." Seeing her solemn expression, Zhao Zihe knew that she must have something important that required his help.
"There aren't enough doctors in Feng County and Xiang County under Qi Commandery, and according to reports, quite a few people have fallen ill. The symptoms are somewhat similar. I'm worried it's a plague outbreak, so I'd like to ask Brother Zihe to go and take a look. I've already prepared the medicine, but the problem is there's no one to oversee it, and the soldiers don't need it either! Although there are military doctors, their numbers are limited, and these refugees aren't all settled in one place, so it's inevitable that some won't be taken care of."
"Anuan, there's no need to say anything. Just tell me where to go and what to do, and that will be enough."
"Alright. Brother Zihe, go to Feng County first. The soldiers there will cooperate with you in everything. Also, I will transfer a few guards from the Prince's Palace to accompany you. If there is anything that cannot be resolved locally, just have them send a letter back to the Prince's Palace."
"Okay, I'll set off now."
"Brother Zihe! There's no need to be in such a hurry." Mu Xin Nuan was somewhat surprised that he agreed so readily.
"Didn't Ah Nuan say that those people's symptoms were somewhat similar? This kind of thing can't wait."
"Alright, then those people will have to rely on Brother Zihe. But you must take care of yourself and make sure you protect yourself first. If it weren't for the fact that Aze isn't in the manor, I would definitely go with you."
Zhao Zihe smiled calmly upon hearing this, and reached out to pat her head affectionately. "Silly girl, you are a princess now. How can you personally venture into dangerous situations? Besides, how can the Chang Le Prince's Mansion be left unattended? We must prioritize the overall situation."
Seeing that the princess had entrusted the matter of sealing the county to an outsider with just a few simple words, Wang Zhao was somewhat suspicious, but he also knew his own position. It wasn't until he saw Zhao Zihe off that he asked the question.
Xu Hai smiled and said, "Don't you know what kind of person the Princess Consort is? During her time in the capital, how many things did she fail to accomplish if she wanted to? As for this Zhao Zihe, don't underestimate him! He is the direct descendant of the Imperial Academy Director Zhao! If we can get his help, wouldn't the Prince have another layer of protection in the future?"