Chapter 237 Xie Yuanjiu's True Identity

Ye Changyi couldn't believe it when he heard the words.

It doesn't matter that she is arrogant at ordinary times, the ladies here are not as good as her family background.

But the person who is reprimanding her now is the crown prince of Cangyun Kingdom!

Ye Changyi felt that her face was dull and earth-colored, and she was embarrassed.

She glanced at Shen Ningning with resentment: "I, I..."

Ye Changyi finally couldn't bear being humiliated in public, so she covered her face and ran away crying.

The eldest aunt winked and motioned for a young palace maid to follow her and watch to avoid any problems.

"Did everyone hear what His Highness the Crown Prince said? The selection of female officers is absolutely fair. Everyone has the same starting point. There is no difference, and there is no preferential treatment."

In front of Mo Lingwei, the eldest aunt solemnly stated.

Then, she walked up to Mo Lingwei respectfully: "His Royal Highness is here to pick up the princess, right? It just so happens that there will be no classes scheduled later."

Unexpectedly, Mo Lingwei's dark gaze swept across the helpless little guy over there.

"I'm just here to take a look, I'm leaving now." He said, withdrew his gaze, turned around and left with the others.

Shen Ningning was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward with her little feet and was about to catch up.

Unexpectedly, a cry of surprise came from behind, and Qi Xiuwei was so frightened that she shouted: "Miss Xie fainted!"

Shen Ningning looked back and saw that Xie Yuanjiu had fallen to the ground with a pale face.

Everyone gathered around, and the eldest aunt hurriedly asked the little palace maid to take the token and ask for the imperial doctor.

Shen Ningning looked at Mo Lingwei's figure who had gone away in a sedan chair. She could only grit her teeth and think about explaining to him when she saw him in the evening.

Then, the little guy ran to Xie Yuanjiu to help.

When the eldest aunt met Xie Yuanjiu, she realized how hot she was.

After the imperial doctor came, he prescribed medicine and said that Xie Yuanjiu was infected with typhoid fever. It took a day or two before it became serious.

The eldest aunt glanced at the sleeping Xie Yuanjiu calmly.

She left a little palace maid to take care of her.

at dusk.

Xie Yuanjiu finally woke up, and there was only a little palace maid boiling medicine in the room.

She sat up holding her head with a splitting headache, and the first thing she asked was: "Auntie didn't say she wanted to drive me away, did she?"

The little palace maid raised her head and said: "Miss Xie, you are awake. My aunt didn't say anything. Don't think about selecting female officials now. Your health is important."

"The imperial doctors all say that your illness comes quickly, so you should take good care of yourself."

Xie Yuanjiu pursed her lips and looked serious in her eyes.

She immediately demanded: "I want to see my eldest aunt."

The little palace maid couldn't resist her. After a while, the eldest aunt came after hearing the news.

Xie Yuanjiu found an excuse to send the little palace maid away.

Upon seeing this, the eldest aunt looked calm in her eyes: "Miss Xie should have a good rest now. I will contact your family tomorrow to take you out of the palace."

Xie Yuanjiu leaned on the bed, with a haggard look on his face.

But those eyes looked dark because of calculation.

"Auntie, I came to you to tell you about my illness."

"I know that according to palace rules, a sick lady cannot be selected as a female official, but my aunt cannot send me away."

The eldest aunt condensed her expression and said: "Since Miss Xie knows the requirements of the palace regulations, even if I promise not to send you away, it doesn't matter what I said. It only matters what the palace rules say."

Xie Yuanjiu smiled: "But aunt, if it were before, you would indeed have to obey the palace rules."

"But I'm different now. Concubine Rong specifically spoke to me today. How do I know that Concubine Rong doesn't want me to be a female official?"

The eldest aunt was shocked and subconsciously frowned.

She looked at Xie Yuanjiu. This lady who usually seemed quiet, reserved and well-behaved could actually say such arrogant words.

Xie Yuanjiu said in a calm tone: "Ning Ning is close to the prince, so she will definitely not be the female officer of His Highness Ninth Prince."

"Miss Ye offended the prince today. I think the news will soon reach Concubine Rong's ears, so she also lost the opportunity."

"And among the many ladies at present, only Miss Qi and I are favored by Concubine Rong."

"If my aunt drives me out of the palace, what should I do if I guess the queen's feelings wrongly?"

The eldest aunt was silent for a long time before speaking again: "Miss Xie, there are some things I don't want to say too directly, so as not to disappoint you."

"But apart from Princess Funing and Miss Ye you just mentioned, there are many outstanding ladies among the ladies."

"The selection of female officers is based on overall performance. You have not answered correctly in every assessment before. Concubine Rong will not know it."

Xie Yuanjiu took out a package of things from under the pillow and held it in his hand.

She smiled lightly: "Auntie doesn't need to worry about this. What you have to do is not to rush me out of the palace by force."

As she spoke, she handed over the heavy purse.

Xie Yuanjiu's eyes were dark: "Auntie only needs to tell the outside world that my condition requires rest and it is not suitable to move, so I can't leave the palace for the time being."

"This is not difficult for my aunt, right? I believe that Concubine Rong will not let you force me away at this time."

The eldest aunt pursed her lips, lowered her eyebrows for a moment, and then said: "Okay, then just as the lady said, I hope you can get your wish."

A trace of pride flashed in Xie Yuanjiu's eyes, and she handed her purse forward again.

"Auntie, can you take it? You have worked hard these days."

"Thank you for your kindness, Miss. I can't bear it." After saying that, the eldest aunt retired and left.

Shen Ningning has been sitting at the door of Shuixie Huawu.

She held the heater in her little hands, and her dark eyes were always looking at the door of the yard.

The eldest aunt came out of the north room and saw the lonely figure of the little person.

"Princess? Who are you waiting for?" The eldest aunt walked forward to ask.

Shen Ningning raised her pale face and said softly: "Aunt, I'm watching when Brother Wu Fang will come."

The little girl was thinking, what if Mo Lingwei asked her to accompany him for dinner again.

She had to wait here, and Wu Fang would see her as soon as he came in.

Shen Ningning stood up and asked again: "By the way, is Sister Xie feeling better?"

The eldest aunt looked down: "Princess, you live in the same room with Miss Xie, did you know that she was sick a long time ago?"

Shen Ningning was stunned, lowered her head, twisted the corner of her clothes with her little hands, and looked very guilty.

"Yes..." She replied softly: "I'm sorry, aunt, I should tell you, but Sister Xie begged me not to tell you."

"She prepared for the selection of female officials for a long time, so I thought I should give her a chance, so I didn't report it."

The eldest aunt listened, and her heart was slightly cold.

I'm afraid that Princess Funing hasn't figured out what kind of person Miss Xie is!

The eldest aunt shook her head: "Princess, you don't have to apologize to me. After all, Miss Xie has also turned a disaster into a blessing."

"Next, I wish her everything she wants." After the aunt finished speaking, she bowed and left.

Shen Ningning was confused.

A blessing in disguise? How can being sick become a good thing?

The little guy sat down puzzled and waited for another hour.

It was getting dark, and it was time to go to bed, but Mo Lingwei didn't send anyone.

Without the prince's summons, she couldn't leave the waterside flower garden at will.

So, Shen Ningning walked back and forth in the corridor with her little feet.

Everyone went to bed.

Just now, the little maid came to urge Shen Ningning to go back to her room.

But the little guy wanted to wait a little longer.

Until a pair of hands gently patted her shoulders from behind.