On her way back, Nanny Li thought things through.
Every part of her previous conversation with Duoduo had been a reminder.
Her son had gotten into trouble!
Most importantly, the Prince of Pingyang definitely knew all about it.
She was the wet nurse of the Prince of Pingyang. If her son committed a crime and was used against her,
she might betray the Prince for her son's sake, doing something she would bitterly regret.
Nanny Li understood very clearly that as a servant of the Prince of Pingyang's estate, everything she had was given by her masters.
If she dared to betray her masters, her entire family would not survive.
Just now, she had made a split-second decision.
She would abandon her son to stall the people at the gambling house.
Meanwhile, she would rush back to the estate with her daughter-in-law and grandson to beg the Prince of Pingyang for help.
Even if the Prince was angry, at least her daughter-in-law and grandson could survive.
This way, her husband's family would have an heir left behind.
Even if she went down to the underworld, she would be able to face her husband.
Before she left, wasn't the underlying meaning of Duoduo's words telling her to come back and beg the Prince for help?
Therefore, as soon as Nanny Li returned to the estate, she took her daughter-in-law and grandson to find the Prince of Pingyang.
Because the gatekeeper had given instructions, the coachman went to Duoduo's place.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang and Duoduo listened to the coachman's report and exchanged a glance.
They both wondered how the Prince of Pingyang would handle the matters of the Nanny's family.
Duoduo blinked.
Mother, Nanny's son was taken away by bad people. She must be very sad.
Why don't we ask Father to send someone to rescue him?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang slowly shook her head.
Your father will make his own decision about this matter. Mother cannot interfere.
Why? Duoduo did not understand.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang did not know how to explain it to Duoduo.
Since ancient times, men have managed external affairs while women managed the household.
If it were an inner courtyard matter, the Princess Consort could intervene.
However, this matter involved the child of the Prince's wet nurse, which was beyond the Princess Consort's jurisdiction.
Unless the Prince of Pingyang came to ask for her opinion.
So, let's wait a bit and see exactly how your father will send people to handle it, alright?
Alright. Duoduo agreed helplessly.
Before long, a maid came over to report the Prince of Pingyang's handling of the situation.
The Prince of Pingyang had Nanny Li take her daughter-in-law and grandson to one of his manors.
Is that it? Duoduo was very surprised.
Yes. The maid replied.
Then did Father send someone to save Nanny's son? Duoduo refused to give up.
This servant did not hear the Prince give such an order.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang rubbed Duoduo's head.
Nanny Li's son is addicted to gambling, so he should be punished a bit.
Once a person gets involved in gambling, it can destroy an entire family.
Moreover, listening to what the coachman just said, her son is probably incorrigible.
Only by giving him a profound lesson will he turn over a new leaf.
Duoduo blinked.
Mother, do you mean that Father wants to punish Nanny's son a little?
Yes, something like that.
Duoduo accepted this explanation.
After all, if one makes a mistake, they should be punished.
Furthermore, since Nanny Li went to the countryside, she shouldn't have the chance to poison Mother anymore.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Duoduo's face.
It seemed that this crisis was resolved once again!
Seeing Duoduo smile, the Princess Consort of Pingyang also smiled.
Does helping Nanny Li make you that happy?
Duoduo played dumb and just smiled.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang did not think too deeply about it. She thought of another problem.
Originally, I only gave Nanny Li three days off. Now that this happened, she went to the countryside to take care of her daughter-in-law.
What are we going to do about your lessons? No, I need to go ask the Prince!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang was just about to stand up when Duoduo pulled her back.
Mother, Father must be unhappy right now. You should go another day.
Nanny has already assigned my lessons for the next few days.
Rest assured, Mother, I will complete them earnestly!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang instantly stopped in her tracks. She felt that Duoduo made sense.
Nanny Li was the wet nurse of the Prince of Pingyang, and their bond was extraordinary.
With Nanny Li's family in trouble, the Prince of Pingyang must be feeling terrible as well.
At this moment, the Prince of Pingyang was giving instructions to Yun Xiao.
After you go, quietly get the person out.
Then, send him to Lei Ting to do hard labor.
Make it clear to Lei Ting that he should be assigned whatever work is the most arduous.
If he dares to clamor, teach him a lesson.
As long as he isn't killed, anything goes.
After the Prince of Pingyang finished speaking, he waved his hand at Yun Xiao.
Yes, your subordinate obeys.
Yun Xiao bowed to the Prince of Pingyang and quickly retreated.
Because Nanny Li suddenly returned home, she disrupted the original layout of the Second Prince's men.
Therefore, after reporting upwards, they waited for the Second Prince's new orders.
However, after a night passed, they suddenly discovered that the imprisoned person was gone.
The people at the gambling house were terrified and hurriedly reported to the Second Prince's men.
The Second Prince's men hastily sent a carrier pigeon to Feng City.
Unfortunately, their pigeon had just flown out of the city gates when it was shot down by Ling Feng.
The Second Prince, who was also Prince Ling, was currently looking at the foul-smelling old woman brought back by the guards.
You didn't catch the wrong person?
To answer Prince Ling, no. Your subordinates have confirmed that she is indeed Old Madam Song.
In order to evade the pursuit of the Fifth Prince's men, she hid inside a nightsoil bucket.
Your subordinate also happened to pass by accidentally and only discovered her after hearing sounds from inside.
Prince Ling raised his sleeve, covered his nose and mouth, and hastily waved his hand.
Take her out and wash her clean before bringing her to see me.
Yes.
The guard stepped forward, grabbed the only clean part of Old Madam Song, her hair, and dragged her out.
Men, wash this place down. If there is still a smell, I will absolutely not forgive you lightly.
After Prince Ling finished speaking, he covered his nose and mouth and left in a hurry.
Prince Ling arrived at Song Shuyu's room, and Song Shuyu stood up vigilantly.
A flash of displeasure quickly crossed Prince Ling's heart.
Immediately after, an amiable smile appeared on his face.
Shuyu, I have had someone find your grandmother.
Really? Song Shuyu was very happy.
Your Highness, where is my grandmother? Can I see her?
Prince Ling nodded.
Of course you can. It's just that your grandmother has been traveling hard and is covered in dust.
I had someone take her to bathe and change clothes first. She will come over in a while.
Tears instantly streamed down Song Shuyu's face.
Displeasure flashed through Prince Ling's eyes once again.
However, the smile on his face remained unchanged.
I helped you find your grandmother. How should you thank me?
Song Shuyu was stunned for a moment.
My second uncle is very wealthy. When the time comes, I will have my second uncle reward you handsomely with gold!
Oh? Your second uncle? Is that Song Jiang, the advisor at the Feng City government office?
You know my second uncle? Song Shuyu looked surprised.
