bayedsolid Chapter 406 Song Jing is kicked out!
Chapter 406 Song Jing is kicked out!
"Your Highness, please calm down! That Miss Jing only gets the respect from the people in the manor because of Granny Song's influence. But frankly speaking, she's just a servant girl, not worth all your troubles."
Mu Xin Nuan barely suppressed her anger. "Does Your Highness know that she is serving in the study?"
"Your Highness, since His Highness arrived here, he has only met Song Jing once, and he probably doesn't know much about her. Moreover, His Highness had already ordered that Qinghui Pavilion in the front courtyard be converted into a place for deliberation. Because the council chamber is under renovation, all matters are temporarily being discussed in Qinghui Pavilion."
"So what?" Mu Xin Nuan didn't understand and asked with some suspicion.
"Your Highness, the study is in Qinghui Pavilion. Since it is where the Prince discusses state affairs, it is naturally inconvenient for female relatives to enter and exit."
Mu Xin Nuan then understood, and her anger subsided a little. She nodded, "How old is that Song Jing this year? What does she look like?"
Aunt Fang smiled, knowing that the princess had gotten to the point. "Your Highness, Song Jing is sixteen years old this year, and her appearance is quite decent."
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly burst out laughing. This laugh confused Aunt Fang, who didn't understand what she meant. Was she angry?
"Does Song Jing need anyone else to explain her thoughts? If Your Highness says you don't know, no one will believe you! Give the order that no female relatives are allowed to stay in the front courtyard. Otherwise, if they offend any official, wouldn't it be said that my Prince's Mansion has no rules?"
"Yes, princess."
"Once the Prince's council chamber is completed, if Song Jing is willing to go with him, that's her business, and I certainly won't stop her."
Aunt Fang was stunned. What did this mean?
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her, "Go, just go and pass on the message like this, let all the maids and servants in the Prince's mansion know. Just say it exactly as I said it. Remember, you must say it to the Prince yourself."
Although Aunt Fang didn't understand what her master was trying to do, as a servant, she naturally couldn't disobey her master, so she quickly agreed and went out to deliver the message.
The Prince's mansion didn't have many servants to begin with, and since all the servants were curious about this young mistress, they naturally couldn't help but inquire. As a result, once Aunt Fang's words spread, the speed at which they got around was incredibly fast!
Especially when Aunt Fang arrived at Qinghui Pavilion, the maid named Song Jing was waiting on one side of the study, pouring tea and water, which was very thoughtful and considerate.
Aunt Fang noticed that the prince's gaze remained fixed on the files on the table, never lifting his eyelids, and knew that the prince had no interest in this girl whatsoever.
After listening to Aunt Fang's words, Duanmu Chuze raised his head, a hint of surprise in his eyes, "She really said that?"
Aunt Fang felt a pang of anxiety, a slight worry creeping into her heart, but her expression remained calm and composed.
Upon hearing this, Song Jing's face immediately turned pale, and she knelt down on the ground with a thud. Her eyes instantly filled with tears, making her look incredibly pitiful.
"Your Highness, look! I haven't even met the Princess Consort once, yet she treats me like this. It's clear she's not giving me a way to live! Please, Your Highness, do me justice!"
Aunt Fang looked disdainful upon hearing this, but her anger was burning even more! Wasn't Song Jing deliberately trying to sow discord between the prince and the prince?
When Aunt Fang was displeased, she naturally put on her airs, which she had maintained for many years. "Song Jing, what are you saying? Do you know that what you just said constitutes three offenses? Any one of them is enough to warrant having you kicked out of the Prince's Mansion?"
Song Jing was stunned and immediately forgot to cry. She was naturally familiar with this Aunt Fang. Before, in the Prince's mansion, she was always suppressed by her aunt. How could she be so bold today and dare to be so assertive in front of the Prince?
Duanmu Chuze frowned, remaining silent, but glanced at Aunt Fang, signaling her to continue.
With the prince's tacit approval, Aunt Fang's worries vanished.
"Firstly, you know perfectly well that the Princess Consort is the mistress of this manor. Since the Princess Consort has entered the manor, why did you, as a servant, come to Qinghui Pavilion to serve her without asking permission? Don't forget, you are a maid, not a servant!"
"Secondly, you say you haven't even seen the Princess yet? Humph! What is your status? The Princess hasn't summoned you, so what right do you have to see her? Do you expect her to come and pay her respects to you?"
Upon hearing this, Song Jing trembled, and her face grew even paler.
"Thirdly, you say that the Princess's decree is an insult to you? I don't understand. What did the Princess say that insulted you? This is where the Prince discusses state affairs. How could a lowly maid like you, without any rank or status, be allowed to come here? Even the Princess herself is not allowed to enter without the Prince's permission. Who gave you, a mere maid, such audacity?"
"No! No! Your Highness, that's not what I meant. I've been serving you for a long time, so I thought I'd continue to take care of you so that others wouldn't serve you poorly."
"shut up!"
Aunt Fang had finally reached her limit. Even at this point, this girl still dared to be so presumptuous!
"Your so-called service before was nothing more than occasionally serving the Prince tea and water. Besides, when you were in the Prince's mansion in the capital, were you even allowed into the Prince's study? By saying this now, you are clearly trying to make the Princess Consort misunderstand the Prince and think that there is something between you two. Song Jing, as a servant, how dare you slander your master like this? Do you have a death wish?"
This time, Song Jing was truly frightened. "No! That's not it! Your Highness, that's not what I meant. Your Highness."
Duanmu Chuze glanced at her coldly and said, "Someone, throw her out."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As Aunt Fang watched the girl being dragged away, she nodded to herself. Between the princess and a little maid, the princess was naturally the most important.
"Report everything you saw today to the Princess. Also, tell her that no one but her is allowed to serve me closely."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Although Aunt Fang was surprised by the prince's words, she was even more surprised that the prince had punished Song Jing simply because the princess was unhappy. This was unprecedented.
The prince seemed to see her confusion, and his expression turned slightly stern as he said, "Aunt Fang, remember, there is only one mistress in this manor, and that is the Princess! The Princess's words are my words, and disrespecting the Princess is disrespecting me. You are an elder in the manor, and the Princess is young. If anything happens, you must remember to protect her."
"Yes, Your Majesty."