The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant-Chapter 950: Caution Etched to the Bone
Regarding the Princess Consort Min, due to her sensitive identity, Song Ci hadn’t had much contact with her. Moreover, the Princess Consort had always kept a low profile, so the times they met were rather infrequent.
The last time Song Ci saw Princess Consort Min seemed to be during the dragon boat race, wasn’t it?
And it’s the same for Princess Consort Min, she is well aware of her own position, so she never flatters others or humbles herself. As a result, in the eyes of many, she’s quite independent.
As Song Ci would put it, she’s a bit socially anxious.
"There’s no such thing as not disturbing others. I thought I’d appreciate the scenery, then return to the capital. After all, it’s a blessing to steal some leisure time to enjoy the mountain view," Princess Consort Min slightly curved her lips. Seeing Song Ci not sitting down, she moved her gaze and said, "If Madam feels uncomfortable, please sit down. I’ve seen the view and should be leaving."
This was her way of being discreet.
Looking at the face in front of her, Song Ci couldn’t bring herself to feel pity. Everyone has their fate. Princess Consort Min was born to that family, enjoying wealth and has to bear the corresponding burdens.
This is how people are, wealth and responsibility coexist.
"The tea hasn’t been fully brewed yet. How can it be that as soon as this old body arrives, you just leave? Otherwise, people would say I am so disliked that even the Princess doesn’t welcome me," Song Ci said with a smile as she sat down. "At my age, I enjoy talking with young girls, do sit down."
Princess Consort Min was somewhat surprised. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Seeing Song Ci being generous, she didn’t hesitate either and sat down, looking at Nanny and said, "I am drinking my usual Kuding tea. It’s a bit bitter, perhaps not to Madam’s taste. Nanny, why not fetch the tea set and tea leaves and replace it with Madam’s usual tea?"
Again, she was being discreet.
Song Ci thought to herself, she must have cultivated this caution from a young age, ingrained in her bones.
"Kuding tea has its own merits, with a sweetness that follows the bitterness, though you’re right, I have a sweet tooth and usually don’t like the bitter taste," Song Ci didn’t expose her, only instructed her people to fetch some orange peel Pu’er tea to brew.
The tea set they already had, and the maid would attend to it.
Song Ci said, "There’s no need to boil another kettle of water, let’s use the water Princess Consort Min already has, as it’s already boiled."
Princess Consort Min was slightly surprised and instinctively looked at the opposite party. Seeing her smiling genuinely, she couldn’t help but lower her gaze.
Nanny’s eyelids trembled slightly, glanced at Nan Shan, and the latter gave an imperceptible nod, only then did she feel at ease.
Song Ci gave instructions, and naturally, the maid acted upon them. However, it was Nan Shan who personally took the small kettle to pour the water and make the tea, tasting the first brew.
Princess Consort Min caught a glimpse from the corner of her eye but said nothing, only stood up and respectfully bowed to Song Ci, "I have yet to thank Madam. In May, under your great kindness, my nephew from my maternal family, the son of Prince Min’s cousin, avoided a life-threatening disaster. Thank you."
Song Ci exclaimed softly, raising her hand slightly, "Look at you, this is old news, why bring it up? The young prince is blessed with a large fortune, he would’ve avoided it even without me. How has he been recently?"
Princess Consort Min shook her head with a smile, "Namingly sent guards to protect your second young master on the journey to the Northwest, my uncle was furious, punished him with a beating, and confined him for a month. Now, he’s studying in the clan’s academy, and can’t easily go out."
Hearing this, Song Ci felt a bit awkward and let out a couple of awkward laughs, "He’s suffered an undeserved misfortune, it’s all because of my own worthless grandson."
