Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 62

Nana Li opened her mouth and said, "Consort, panicking now won't do anything. First of all, who knows if his highness isn't just briefly interested? We can't discern anything from just these two visits. His personality has been like this for many years, it's impossible for him to change overnight. His highness rarely visits to begin with, and in such a short time becoming pregnant isn't a certainty. As long as we put forth a little more effort, she would have no hope left."

"But haven't you seen it? She refuses to touch any of the Changchun Pavilion's things."

"Then we will force her to."

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The next day while they were paying respects, the Jing Consort said she wanted to invite all her sisters to the Changchun Pavilion for a banquet. The time was set three nights later.

The Jing Consort smiled very good-naturedly, her attitude seeming to have done a complete 180, making people inevitably bewildered by their doubts.

But since the consort who was above them had spoken, those below could only honestly obey.

Although she said "invite", could they really treat it as an invitation? Don't be silly, she was really just informing you about it, and you couldn't refuse to go.

On the way back to the Rongxi Pavilion, Senior Concubine Qiao's smile was filled with considerable meaning.

Cui'er didn't understand the implications, but Die'er did.

Let's see how that Madam Hua would handle this.

There never seemed to be too much liveliness to watch. If no one was targeting you, you can naturally sit back and watch the show.

At the western pavilion.

Because of the Jing Consort's sudden banquet invitation, Xiao Hua was very quiet these two days.

Although it wasn't really apparent on the surface, Ding Xiang and Ding Lan who served her closely could see she was abnormal.

She seemed a little fidgety, but she had suppressed it beneath her silent exterior. She ate and slept as normal without saying anything. Ding Xiang wanted to speak up, but didn't know where to start.

In the end, no matter how competent she was, she was still a servant.

It's true that in the past she had been with Auntie Qi, but since Auntie Qi had sent her over she had made it very clear. In the future, her mistress would be Madam Hua.

Auntie Qi's meaning was clear to Ding Xiang. Auntie Qi managed internal affairs but never interfered in the business of the rear court. This attitude Ding Xiang was also clear about. In the future, she could only rely on herself, or on Madam Hua.

Actually if Ding Xiang had the choice, she wouldn't have wanted to come serve Madam Hua.

The Jing Estate's rear court had always been peaceful, but that was because there hadn't been any wind. Madam Hua's appearance shattered this previous peace. Regarding this situation, Auntie Qi had hinted at it a couple times. She understood even more clearly what she would have to face in the future.

But since Auntie Qi ordered it, even if she was unwilling she could only obey.

Before she came, she was nervous. After she came, she got rid of any distracting thoughts and set her heart to do her job well. She knew that Auntie Qi looked well upon her always steady appearance and sent her over to give Madam Hua some assistance.

Having spent some time with her, she felt this mistress of hers was not simple. After the Jing Prince visited twice, she was joyful in her heart, and felt even more that Madam Hua's future prospects wouldn't be bad.