bayedsolid Chapter 277 Gossip from the Laundry Department
Chapter 277 Gossip from the Laundry Department
Xiao Yao's eyes darted around, and she chuckled deftly, "Granny, I'm like a wildflower in a deep alley, I can't even catch a glimpse of Princess Jinyang's clothes. But the old nannies in the palace always turn this into a rhyme, saying that the young mistress whom His Majesty cherishes is sculpted exactly like Princess Xiao Si! It's truly like 'the moon falling into a well—visible but unattainable,' I'm so incredibly curious."
Granny Yi gave a soft snort, having long seen through the girl's attempt to elicit information through roundabout means, but she couldn't refuse her: "Royal blood is like fine wine, each generation producing its own elegance. Isn't Xiao Jiu's inherent nobility a carbon copy of that of the young master Si Zi?"
Granny Ling clicked her tongue dramatically: "If you ask me, Lord Li's life is like a fairy tale of extraordinary luck! He's overcome countless obstacles and triumphs all the way, it's like the heavens are practically feeding him! No wonder the lords treated him like a golden Arhat in a temple back then—they worshipped him and cherished him to the extreme!"
Xiao Yao imitated his young master's usual tone of voice, vividly describing, "That's right! Back then, he and Duke Li Jing of Wei were known as the 'Twin Heroes of War,' their fame resounding throughout the land. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, he cooperated with the Wagang Army, enjoying unparalleled prowess; later, he assisted in the founding of the Tang Dynasty, fighting in the south and north, expanding its territory, and his achievements were unmatched!"
Granny Yi's eyes lit up, and she gave an exaggerated thumbs-up: "Indeed amazing! He's a real expert on the battlefield! But speaking of which, besides wielding swords and spears, does he have any other hobbies?"
Granny Ling, standing to the side, curled her lip and snorted disdainfully, "Granny Yi, what kind of new words are you using? 'Wow!' 'Big shot,' 'expert,' are you some kind of 'beast language' you learned from Princess Jinyang back in the day? You have to make perfectly good words sound like a spilled spice jar, so sour and cheesy!"
Xiao Yao, however, immediately understood—her young mistress loved such novel expressions. She blinked and eagerly continued, "You're talking about Lord Li, right? This gentleman isn't just good at fighting! He's also a master in medicine, and he even participated in compiling the world's earliest pharmacopoeia, the *Tang Materia Medica*! I heard he also wrote a book called *Pulse Classic*, but unfortunately, this 'hidden gem' is nowhere to be found now; I wonder where it's gone..."
Granny Qing shook her head repeatedly, her regret evident in her words: "Oh dear, this is truly 'a kite with a broken string—it can't be found again!' It must have been hidden away by some cunning thief. But speaking of which, this Lord Li, who 'can wield the pen of the pharmacopoeia and conquer the world on horseback,' truly deserves to be called 'a versatile and talented young man, a little wolf prince skilled in both literature and martial arts!' No wonder Princess Jinyang regarded him as 'the brightest uncle in the Lingyan Pavilion' and admired him so much!"
Upon hearing about the lost scriptures, Granny Yi's lips curled into a meaningful smile. She twirled the edge of her handkerchief with her fingers and said leisurely, "Your young master's antics last year were truly something to watch!"
Xiao Yao subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, memories flooding back like a tide. She forced a smile, her eyes curving into crescents, but her eyes held a mixture of lingering fear and relief—if it weren't for that accident, how could she have transformed from a country girl into a palace maid?
“Our little darling is just like a mischievous little monkey reincarnated!” As soon as she said this, her heart skipped a beat, and she realized something was wrong. She hurriedly stole glances at the faces of the old women.
Seeing that everyone was listening with interest, Xiao Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Last year, when Lord Li passed away, the young mistress, in a moment of rashness, secretly slipped out of the palace without telling anyone... By the time everyone realized what was happening, she had already stormed into the Li residence, turning the place upside down like it had been hit by a tornado!"
Granny Yi narrowed her eyes, a calculating glint in them. Suddenly, she reached out and affectionately patted Xiao Yao's hand, her voice sweet as honey: "Such a daring act! How many people must have been on tenterhooks following you? But you managed to win the young mistress's favor and enter the palace, so you must have some extraordinary abilities! Tell the ladies, why did your young mistress insist on barging into the Li residence?" She smiled as she spoke, but the smile didn't reach her eyes; it was more like a cat teasing a mouse, waiting for Xiao Yao to take the bait.