"It is a long story. Nanny Li's son was also schemed against."
The Princess Consort of Pingyang whispered the affairs of Nanny Li's family to Xu Jinxin.
Xu Jinxin sighed endlessly.
"Men just cannot touch gambling."
"When they get desperate from gambling, they would even use their wives and children to pay off their gambling debts!"
"If Nanny Li had gone back a little later, wouldn't that family have been broken up!"
Xu Jinxin said while shaking her head.
"Exactly. Don't you think people's fates are truly strange?"
"That day, Duoduo somehow suggested that Nanny Li should go home to take a look."
"Nanny Li had not thought about going back, but Duoduo insisted that I give Nanny Li some time off to go home."
"She even asked me to arrange a driver to take her back as soon as possible. Don't you think that child Duoduo is interesting?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang also felt deeply touched.
Xu Jinxin's eyes flickered.
"You mean, the Princess was the first to suggest it?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang nodded, "Yes, what is wrong?"
Xu Jinxin pondered for a moment and waved to the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
The two leaned in close, and Xu Jinxin asked in a low voice.
"Have you ever asked Duoduo why she suddenly suggested letting Nanny Li go back?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang shook her head in confusion.
"No, why would I ask that?"
"Have you never thought about why Duoduo made this request?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang smiled.
"Why would that child do it?"
"It is not like you do not know, the nannies who come out of the palace have many rules."
"She definitely just wanted to send Nanny Li away so she could take a break."
Xu Jinxin rolled her eyes at her best friend in exasperation.
"Is Duoduo such an unmotivated person? If it were Yingniang, I might believe it."
"But if it is Duoduo, I do not believe it at all!"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang smiled.
"They are all children, what is there not to believe."
Xu Jinxin thought for a moment and changed her way of asking.
"I heard from Li Jin that a few days ago, it was also Duoduo who suggested going to find the Prince of Pingyang?"
"Yes!" The Princess Consort of Pingyang nodded.
"I asked Duoduo about this. She said it was a dream, she dreamed that something happened to the Prince."
"A dream?"
"Yes, a dream!" The Princess Consort of Pingyang was very certain.
After Duoduo came back, the Princess Consort of Pingyang was also very puzzled.
Why was Duoduo so determined to run out in the heavy rain to find the Prince?
Duoduo's answer to her was simply that she saw it in a dream.
Xu Jinxin pressed further.
"Does that mean Duoduo often has dreams about things that have not happened yet?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang shook her head hesitantly.
"Probably not? I have not asked."
"If you want to know, Duoduo will come over for lunch later, you can ask her yourself."
Xu Jinxin did not continue to ask; she seemed to accept the Princess Consort of Pingyang's explanation.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang picked up the embroidery on the side and started working on it.
The maids made the other clothes.
However, the inner garments for the Prince and Duoduo were all sewn stitch by stitch by her.
Therefore, she had a lot of things to do.
Xu Jinxin stayed by her side, helping to split the threads and chatting.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for lunch.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang put down her embroidery and rubbed her neck.
Xu Jinxin stood up, "Come, let me serve the Princess Consort and give you a massage."
As Xu Jinxin spoke, she placed her hands on the shoulders of the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
"Oh my, Jinxin, your technique is truly skilled!"
"Of course, is it comfortable?"
"Yes, very comfortable! It feels much better. Let's go, we should head to the flower hall."
The Princess Consort of Pingyang stood up, took Xu Jinxin's hand, and walked out of the room.
From a distance, they saw two little ones holding hands and running over.
"Slow down, do not run!"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang said repeatedly.
Duoduo threw herself into the arms of the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat.
"You, running too fast."
"If Nanny Li sees you, she will punish you again!"
Duoduo blinked her big, sparkling eyes.
"Mother, has Nanny Li returned?"
"She is back, she arrived this morning," the Princess Consort of Pingyang smiled gently.
"Mother, then can I go see Nanny Li first, and then come back to accompany you for the meal?"
The Princess Consort of Pingyang let go.
"Go ahead, Mother will wait for you to come back."
"Okay, thank you, Mother. Sister, let's go together."
Duoduo reached out to Yingniang. Yingniang hesitated for a moment before taking Duoduo's hand.
The two children ran out happily.
"Duoduo, is Nanny Li very fierce?" Yingniang was very nervous.
Since arriving at the prince's manor, she would occasionally hear the maids discussing Nanny Li.
From their mouths, Nanny Li was a terrifying old witch.
If there was a slight disagreement, she would punish them by hitting their palms or starving them.
Duoduo tilted her head and thought for a moment.
"Nanny Li only looks very fierce. In reality, Nanny Li is a very, very good person!"
"Sister, Nanny Li is just like the type of person you mentioned, someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart!"
Yingniang understood.
As they spoke, the two had already run to the Bamboo Pavilion.
"Nanny Li!"
Duoduo pulled Yingniang and ran inside.
As soon as they entered the room, Duoduo saw Nanny Li with a stern face, sitting on a chair doing embroidery.
Duoduo stuck out her tongue.
She let go of Yingniang, straightened her back, loosely clasped her hands over her stomach, and walked slowly to Nanny Li.
"Nanny."
Duoduo's unusual behavior made Yingniang freeze in place immediately, not daring to move.
She worried that Nanny Li would punish Duoduo, and she looked at Nanny Li with a guarded expression.
Seeing Duoduo walking over properly, Nanny Li's expression softened a bit.
She stood up and bowed to Duoduo.
"This old servant greets the Princess, paying respects to the Princess."
"Nanny, please rise quickly."
Duoduo reached out and made a lifting gesture.
Nanny Li stood up and looked at Duoduo.
"Princess, it should be time for lunch. Is there something you need to instruct by coming here?"
Duoduo scratched her palm.
Facing Nanny Li, she was a little nervous.
"I heard from Mother that you returned, so I came to take a look."
"Nanny, is everyone in your family doing well?"
Nanny Li had her head down originally. Hearing Duoduo's question, she raised her head and glanced at Duoduo.
"Thank you for your concern, Princess. Everything is fine."
Duoduo's eyes immediately curved into a smile, "That is wonderful!"
"Princess, tomorrow, this old servant will start teaching lessons again."
"Please rest early tonight, Princess. Tomorrow's lessons will be very tiring."
Nanny Li kept a straight face, as if announcing a major event.
"Okay! By the way, does Nanny have anyone to serve you?"
"Do you need me to transfer Pangya back to serve you?"
Duoduo looked around; there were no servants in the room.
Nanny Li bowed slightly.
"There is no need for the trouble. This old servant can still move around, and this old servant prefers peace and quiet!"
Duoduo blinked.
"Then I will ask Mother to send a rough-work servant woman over."
Nanny Li did not object, "Thank you for your consideration, Princess."
"Then I will take my leave first. See you tomorrow, Nanny."
Duoduo curtsied and took small, rapid steps to Yingniang's side.
"Let's go."
Duoduo's demeanor left Yingniang completely bewildered.
She stood on her tiptoes, mimicking Duoduo's mannerisms, and walked out.
As soon as they were out the door, Duoduo's shoulders slumped.
"Duoduo, Nanny Li is so scary!" Yingniang patted her chest with lingering fear.
