Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 917: Chapter 828: Unwilling to Be a Slave 48

Therefore, Nangong Shuangshuang knew that if she wanted these palace maids to obey, the key lay with Nanny Sun, so her eyes were mainly fixed on Nanny Sun, ”I know none of you want to die, but if you want to survive, you must listen to me.

Every word I say from now on must be remembered clearly, and when you carry it out later, not the slightest mistake can be made. Only then will you have a chance to safely vindicate yourselves, understood?”

Nanny Sun glanced at the palace maids beside her; determination for survival was evident in everyone’s eyes. Nanny Sun looked at Nangong Shuangshuang and said firmly, ”Miss Nangong, rest assured. As long as it allows us to survive, we will do exactly as you say, without any mistakes.”

Nangong Shuangshuang nodded and looked at Nanny Yun, ”I know, Nanny Yun, that you are not afraid of death because when you harmed the Empress, you were already prepared to drag Nanny Sun and the others to die with the Empress’s entire family for paving the way for the children you love dearly.

Now, Nanny Yun, you must remember well, for the sake of your children having a glimmer of hope, I expect you to perform perfectly and convincingly, or else your children, your parents, and husband will only face death.”

Nanny Yun was silent for a moment, her eyes dark as she looked at Nangong Shuangshuang, ”How can I be sure that if I die, you’ll really give my family a way out rather than killing them in anger?”

”Rest assured, the Empress can first give the promised wealth to your parents and send them out of the Capital City. Your family can collectively write you a letter to ease your mind.

Once you have handled the matter, your family can immediately leave the Capital City and go somewhere far away to live as wealthy people. Of course, if you fail to manage the task given to you afterward, then you and your family will reunite in the Yellow Springs.”

Nanny Yun was not so easily intimidated. She sneered, ”Is Miss Nangong taking me for a fool? Even with silver, without proper documentation, identification, and household proofs, my family can’t settle down after leaving the Capital City, let alone live as wealthy people.”

This time, Nangong Shuangshuang didn’t speak; it was Jing Jieyu who addressed her, ”Nanny Yun is indeed meticulous. Rest assured, before you handle the task, my father will ensure everything is settled, and will arrange for all the necessary documents to be shown to you, then sent with your family for their journey.”

Nanny Yun had said so much in hopes of getting a direct promise from Jing Jieyu. Without it, she couldn’t be at ease. Now having received Jing Jieyu’s assurance, Nanny Yun finally felt relieved.

After that day in Yingyue Palace, everything returned to normal. Nanny Sun and Nanny Yun resumed leading the palace maids to attend to Jing Jieyu closely. Nangong Shuangshuang, Lan Ying, and Chun Sheng continued to serve from the outside. Everything was as usual.

Due to Jing Jieyu’s pregnancy, the Emperor had been visiting Yingyue Palace frequently. At times, he would visit Yingyue Palace every day, though he wouldn’t stay overnight, merely sharing a meal with Jing Jieyu, yet this was a rare favor.

Today, the Emperor came again to dine with Jing Jieyu. The Emperor often dined with Jing Jieyu because his royal meals were the best in the harem, and if he didn’t dine with the concubines, they wouldn’t get a chance to enjoy it, so his dining with them was considered a practical form of affection.

Jing Jieyu wasn’t the Empress, so she didn’t have to follow the rule of eating silently and not speaking during bedtime. She would talk with the Emperor about things he enjoyed hearing. Since her pregnancy, she began discussing child-rearing experiences with the Emperor.

She spoke of learning various child-rearing knowledge and experiences from Nanny Sun and Nanny Yun and talked about what kind of toys to prepare once the child was born. She even personally sewed small clothes for the child, stitch by stitch.

From her pregnancy until now, she had sewn several bellybands. Looking at this pile of small bellybands, the Emperor could truly feel Jing Jieyu’s deep love for the child.

Jing Jieyu’s daily conversations about these topics genuinely interested the Emperor; he had only been a father once before, during Lady’s time.

But back then, the Emperor was too young. Though he felt happy about his first child, after the initial joy, he didn’t feel much attachment.

After all, as the Emperor, he had daily state affairs to manage. The child was cared for by palace maids and eunuchs and the mother, so the impact of having a child wasn’t significant to him. Yet Jing Jieyu’s current pregnancy gave the Emperor a different feeling.

This child came after years of longing, though the Emperor hadn’t been anxious before, he had hoped for a child deep down. Moreover, Jing Jieyu often talked about the child with the Emperor, inadvertently deepening his anticipation for the child.

It can be said that, through Jing Jieyu’s deliberate cultivation and impression deepening, although the child wasn’t yet three months in the womb and not even showing, the Emperor was already growing eager and affectionate for the child.

This time, after chatting casually for a while, the Emperor mentioned the Empress Dowager’s upcoming birthday celebration, saying he would exempt Jing Jieyu from attending the entire first day, allowing her just a half-day participation to avoid fatigue that might affect the Dragon Embryo in her womb.

During the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebrations, the palace would stage performances for eighteen days to express joy, and all the concubines in the harem were required to attend. It’s considered a benefit, as the Emperor’s, the Empress’s, and the Empress Dowager’s birthdays are the most festive times in the harem apart from the New Year.

With eighteen days of consecutive performances, the concubines could fully enjoy the shows. The concubines’ lives were solitary and aside from the limited time spent with the Emperor, their days mainly consisted of palace intrigue. It was rare for them to get a chance to watch performances, making this the most peaceful time in the harem annually.

On each birthday of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress, the concubines were required to accompany the entire first day per protocol. Unless the Empress Dowager decided to leave early, the concubines had to stay regardless of fatigue.

This was a favor granted by the Emperor, so naturally, Jing Jieyu wouldn’t be ungrateful. She immediately stood up and bowed, ”Thank you, Your Majesty, for your considerate compassion.”

The Emperor laughed heartily and took Jing Jieyu’s hand, saying, ”No need for formality, Beloved. You’re already enduring hardship carrying a child for me, so my compassion towards you is warranted.”

The Empress Dowager’s birthday was three days away, and all the concubines in the harem were preparing to dress in grand attire. However, Jing Jieyu, as an expectant mother, although not yet showing, was exempt from wearing such heavy formal wear, as those beautiful but uncomfortable garments were neither suitable nor safe for a pregnant woman.

Before the outing, Nanny Sun nervously went over the tasks once more with the palace maids under her charge, all the while keeping a vigilant eye on Nanny Yun.