Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 335: Her Sense of Dependence

The leader stepped forward to greet her and mentioned that the meal was sent by the Empress, hoping she would be satisfied, and so on.

Qu Fulan just said it was thoughtful, but noticed they stood respectfully by the side as if to serve her meal.

She then recalled it was the palace rule, that many people served during meals, but she wasn’t accustomed to being watched, and stopped eating after a few bites.

The Palace Attendant nearby noticed and couldn’t help but ask, "Young Madam Pei, is the food not to your taste?"

Qu Fulan simply smiled, "I ate too much in the morning, and can’t eat anymore now."

Those who serve as eunuchs in the palace, especially at this level, are experts at reading people. He noticed Young Madam Pei’s discomfort with being served by so many people and immediately instructed some to leave, including himself.

However, the tall eunuch stayed behind.

Qu Fulan hesitated, wanting to suggest the eunuch also leave. Before she could speak, she saw the tall eunuch sit directly in front of her, remove the item from his face, and casually toss it aside.

Bicao and Ruyin, the two maids, were stunned for a moment, then left.

Qu Fulan was dumbfounded looking at him, as he casually picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of the dish, and said, "The taste is not bad, why did you stop eating?"

Qu Fulan was still in shock, staring at him blankly.

Her expression looked adorably astonished.

Pei Ji’an pinched her cheek with a smile, "What are you looking at? Not even recognizing your own husband, that’s a waste of me knowing you."

Qu Fulan covered her face, frowning, "You... why are you dressed like this and appearing here? This is Princess Zhuyu’s palace!"

"Otherwise, why would I go through so much trouble?" He served her some vegetables, "Eat more, the dishes from the Imperial Kitchen aren’t always available."

Such logic left Qu Fulan speechless, "You’re too bold, is this a joke?"

He laughed, his handsome young face looked fearless, "What to fear, I’ve got it all figured out."

Then he glanced around the room, quite luxurious, as expected of Ronghua Palace, how could it not be?

"Is it tiring to learn etiquette? Are you comfortable living here? Can you sleep during your nap?"

Evidently, he knew she had the habit of taking a nap, but in this unfamiliar place, even with two maids around, she didn’t feel like sleeping.

But Qu Fulan, afraid he’d worry, said she could sleep well and then looked at the "mask" on the table, "What material is this made of, it looks too real when applied."

She didn’t notice anything earlier.

"A treasure for roaming the world, if you want one, I’ll have someone make you a set later."

Qu Fulan naturally agreed, the more good things the better, you never know when they’ll come in handy.

The two chatted for a while longer before Qu Fulan urged him to leave.

The longer he stayed, the more nerve-wracking it was. Shortly after he left, Princess Zhuyu arrived. Her gentle voice sounded at the door, "Young Madam Pei, may I come in?"

Qu Fulan went to open the door, "Princess, what brings you here?"

Princess Zhuyu still seemed a bit shy, avoiding eye contact, but it was clear she was trying to adapt, "I just wanted to ask if Young Madam Pei is comfortable here. If not, we can change rooms."

"This place is perfect, thank you for your hospitality, Princess."

Princess Zhuyu seemed at a loss for words, "Then rest well, I won’t disturb you."

After saying that, she left, just coming to check in?

In the afternoon, as expected, Nanny Gui and the others didn’t return, and Princess Zhuyu followed Qu Fulan to learn. She still appeared nervous, even though she was trying hard to adjust, it was visibly nervousness.

What can I say, typical behavior of someone from a small place who hasn’t seen much of the world.

Timid, shy, afraid to engage with others.

Qu Fulan had seen similar people, like Yinhua.

Qu Fulan tried to make conversation to lighten the atmosphere. Since she was ordered to the palace to work, she must strive to do well, otherwise, it would have been better to refuse.

Soon she found this worked, Princess Zhuyu relaxed a bit after listening to her and also made efforts to engage with her.

Qu Fulan noticed the difference; this Princess Zhuyu was willing to change and try, unlike Yinhua, who avoided communication and had social anxiety.

Even if it was hard to break out of her comfort zone, it’s uncomfortable for anyone, but the willingness to change indicates progress and responsibility.

After all, with the title of Princess Zhuyu, if she didn’t change, it would be irresponsible to herself, others, and even the royal family.

Otherwise, looking at Yinhua’s situation, she hadn’t strived and didn’t fare well after marriage, relying on others didn’t help; ultimately, she had to support herself. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The same goes for a princess; she must bear the weight of this identity, change is necessary.

"Just relax a little, be natural, let the hand fall like this. Yes, you’re doing this action very well, keep it up." Qu Fulan explained patiently, not stingy with praise when due.

As a result, Princess Zhuyu blushed when praised.

Though blushing, she kept a humble attitude, eager to learn and focused.

The two of them continued learning all afternoon, basically, Qu Fulan did a move, and she would imitate it diligently.

Whenever praised, she would bite her lip, clearly pleased.

The next day, Nanny Gui and the female official noticed Princess Zhuyu’s progress and were relieved.

Actually, after returning yesterday, Nanny Gui had also realized that Young Madam Pei performed so well, might it overshadow Princess Zhuyu’s confidence? But it seemed that perhaps due to peer stimulation, even though the Princess didn’t do well, she was evidently putting in more effort than before.

In many things, while talent is important, effort is equally important, and when a person puts enough effort, they can achieve results.

So the process might differ from what they anticipated, but the outcome was the same.

But in fact, they didn’t know that Princess Zhuyu’s progress came from repeatedly practicing during her nap time and at night.

When a move wasn’t standard, she kept practicing; even the maids thought she was too diligent, urging her to rest. The Princess only said, "I hadn’t learned anything before, not as clever as Young Madam Pei, so I must work harder to live up to everyone’s teachings."

The news spread to the various consorts in the palace, eliciting both praise and criticism.

The Empress expressed her approval of Princess Zhuyu’s diligence, "Indeed, having Young Madam Pei accompany her in the palace is good. People do need comparisons to improve."

Thus, when Princess Zhuyu’s welcoming banquet was approaching, Qu Fulan would continuously accompany her to learn etiquette.

Sometimes when she arrived late, the Princess would be at the palace entrance eagerly waiting, and seeing her would be visibly relieved.

Qu Fulan was curious when she first noticed this and asked why, learning that the Princess feared Nanny Gui. She was afraid that if she didn’t come, she’d have to face Nanny Gui alone.

Well, a strict teacher always evokes fear.

Qu Fulan, having been in business for many years, considered herself good at reading people.

When a person enters a new environment, they usually selectively reveal themselves, while their true self remains hidden, to adapt conveniently, which is understandable.

Therefore, she wouldn’t jump to conclusions based on insufficient understanding at the beginning.

Now, after spending time together, she felt the Princess had become somewhat reliant on her, seeking her affirmation in words and deeds.

But on this day when she entered the palace, the eunuch didn’t lead her to the Princess’s palace, instead said the Empress Dowager wanted to see her.

The Empress Dowager wanted to see her?

Why?