Hongtao stared coldly at Nanny Zhang, but her words were actually directed towards the servants, "Even though Aunt is kind, she will definitely not let those greedy people who stole the property of the manor off the hook. Today, Nanny Zhang is an example, in the future, all of you will stay by Eldest Miss's side to serve you, and be more careful."
She seemed to advise the servants to serve An Lingge properly, but in reality, she was trying to kill the chickens for the monkeys to see.
The Nanny Zhang had been in the palace for so many years, and was even the young miss's milk nanny. Then what about these common servants? Should she go to her aunt's side early and ask for peace?
The servants' minds buzzed, and they all had different expressions on their faces.
Hongtao looked at them with satisfaction, then brought the guards and brought them out of the Parasol House.
Bi Zhu was in the house, watching Hongtao take the people away, but she didn't stop her. Instead, she happily poured tea for her young miss, "An old servant like Nanny Zhang, who only eats food and drinks from the inside, should get rid of her and see how she will continue to use her seniority here to inform her aunt."
An Lingge tapped her forehead, "Oh you, I'm afraid you've long hoped that Nanny Zhang would be chased out of the Parasol House."
"In front of Aunt, I said that I was taught by Nanny Zhang to keep my head down and pretend to be a good girl, but Aunt couldn't touch me right now, so she would definitely make a move on Nanny Zhang. But Nanny Zhang was also not someone who would easily accept her fate. She had worked for Aunt for so many years, she must have known many of Aunt's secrets. Bi Zhu, let's go to Grandmother's place and plead for Nanny Zhang. "
Hearing her words, Bi Zhu suddenly understood.
All these years, Madam Li had bribed the Nanny Zhang to do some work for her, and more or less, she would reveal some information.
The two of them walked towards Qingfeng Courtyard in a hurry.
Bi Zhu followed behind An Lingge, and as they walked, she shouted out, "Young miss, walk slowly, the Nanny Zhang won't be sent to the officials by the concubine that quickly, she will definitely ask the madame for her opinion."
An Lingge didn't even turn her head around, "Nanny Zhang raised me single-handedly. Even though I'm a servant, in my heart, I'm like family. I must go and beg Grandmother so that Grandmother can spare Nanny Zhang. "
The Madam Li was able to make an example out of everyone in their courtyard, acting as if she held the power of life and death, why couldn't they act as if they were magnanimous servants running errands for their servants?
It was unknown which side the human heart would lean towards.
In Qingfeng Courtyard, the old mistress had just lain down when she was called up by a maidservant.
"Madame, concubine has sent word that the thief who stole the property from the warehouse has been apprehended. I would like to ask what are you going to do with it."
It's just a little thief, Madam Li can deal with it however she wants, why must she come to disturb my peace?
After several incidents yesterday, the old mistress was disturbed after taking a nap. The old mistress was extremely impatient, but she still had her maidservants wait on her as she arrived at the front hall.
She sat on the chair and looked at Nanny Zhang, who was being escorted by a few guards.
"Is this the thief you caught?"
Madam Li bent forward with a gentle smile on her face, "Responding to the madame, today my servant went to find Nanny Zhang to say a few words. Who knew that she would come across with all the stolen goods and was preparing to sneak out of the house."
Hongtao followed beside her and immediately agreed, "Reporting to the Old Madam, it was this servant who found out about the thief who stole the treasures in the residence. He called for the guards and caught her red-handed."
"Since that's the case, send her to the government. Deal with her as she should. There is no need to ask me." "Madam Li, you're in charge of the Prince An's Palace. Naturally, you know what to report to me, and what to decide for yourself. If you have to even report such a small matter to me, then what is the point in having you control Prince An's Palace? "
"The old mistress' teachings are correct." Madam Li was punished to kneel for a whole day, she then understood the position of the old lady, and became more obedient, "It's just that this old servant's identity is not normal, she is the young miss's milk nanny, I'm afraid to quickly take care of her, the young miss is probably unhappy with that."
The old mistress raised her eyebrows, a little surprised. "Oh, so it's the milk nanny by the big girl's side."
Her sharp eyes swept across Nanny Zhang's body, "She seems to be a nimble person, how could she do such a thing?"
"Yeah, if it wasn't for Hongtao coincidentally seeing her holding these stolen goods, I wouldn't believe that the Nanny Zhang was a person with dirty hands and feet." Madam Li smiled warmly, "It's just that, did she receive an order in the end …"
"Nonsense!" "The big lass has a kind heart, she doesn't have that many thoughts, why did she order the milk nanny by her side to steal the property in the house?"
Madam Li kept her mouth shut, but she was secretly laughing in her heart.
No matter what, she had planted a seed of doubt in the madame's heart. If she wanted to side with An Lingge in the future, she would have to think about it carefully.
The two of them talked and was about to send Nanny Zhang to the officials when An Lingge suddenly walked in.
"Little Ge greets Grandmother."
She bowed deeply to Old Madem Xiang, then looked at him. She spoke with some difficulty, "Grandmother, Little Ge begs of you to let Nanny Zhang go."
When the old mistress heard her words, her expression darkened. "Eldest girl, do you know what you're saying?"
"Little Ge knows." An Lingge nodded her head, "Today, when Aunt's servant had someone capture Nanny Zhang, Little Ge was still in the house."
"But Grandmother, Nanny Zhang is definitely not that kind of person to steal treasures. Although she is my milk nanny, she is the son of our Prince An's Palace, and has been serving in the palace since a young age. Her every word and action are well-trained in the palace, how could she possibly do such a thing? She must have been wronged. Grandmother, please let her have her innocence. "
Nanny Zhang is actually a child of the family?
The old mistress fell silent for a moment, as though she had remembered something.
Back then, Princess An was just a commoner who by a fluke married into the Duke's Palace, but she did not even have a servant by her side. This Nanny Zhang was even chosen from the maids and given to her.
Since he was the son of the family, he should ask about this matter.
The old mistress shot a glance at the maidservant by her side, "Release Nanny Zhang and let her explain what happened."
That won't do!
Madam Li was surprised, and immediately wanted to stop him, but the guard had already released Nanny Zhang, and even took out the rag that covered her mouth.
"I beg the madame to avenge my servant!"