allonlinenovel Chapter 217 Concubine's Self-cultivation 8
Chapter 217 Concubine's Self-cultivation 8
The old lady couldn't help but reach out and touch Zhao Moxuan's head, with a loving smile on her face.
"Good boy, get up quickly and let your grandma take a good look at you."
Zhao Moxuan stood up and walked to the old lady. The old lady looked at her grandson's cute appearance and could not hide her love for him.
"Nanxi, Xuan'er is really smart and polite. You have raised the two children very well."
Nan Xi smiled and replied, "Old lady, you are too kind. This is all due to the teachings of the prince and you."
The old lady then looked at Nan Xi, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
She didn't expect Nan Xi to recover so well and look so rosy-cheeked, not at all like someone who had just given birth.
"Nanxi, you look well. Are you feeling well again?"
Nan Xi smiled and replied, "Madam, I am now in good health, thanks to your care during this period."
The old lady felt a little guilty, but when she saw Nan Xi smiling, she felt relieved.
She sighed. Nan Xi's identity issue could not be delayed any longer. Her son's attitude was firm, and she could not help but consider her grandson's future.
"Nanxi, you gave birth to two little princes and made great contributions to the palace. Jinyu and I discussed it and decided to promote your position."
Nan Xi was prepared in her heart, and just said calmly, "Thank you, Madam. I will follow your and the prince's arrangements."
The old lady looked up to Nan Xi's calm attitude and said, "Nan Xi, you should prepare yourself. There will be a banquet in the mansion in a few days. It will be a hundred-day banquet for the young master and also an announcement of your promotion to concubine."
Nan Xi bowed to express her gratitude, "Thank you, old lady and the prince, for your grace. I will definitely do my best to take good care of the prince and the young master."
The old lady nodded and touched her forehead which was a little swollen and painful. She was really worried. Aunt Nan had been promoted to a higher position, and Liu Qixia was probably going to start making trouble.
Thinking of Liu Qixia's pretentiousness, the old lady decided to give her a reminder.
"Nan Xi, you came from my courtyard, so you are also mine. You have always been steady, and you deserve to be promoted to concubine this time.
However, you also know the situation in the mansion, and you have to make some preparations for Furong Courtyard."
Nan Xi knew in her heart that Liu Qixia, as the principal wife, had always thought highly of herself, and she would definitely be dissatisfied with her promotion to a concubine.
"Please rest assured, old lady. I understand the importance of this matter and will properly handle the relationship with the princess."
The old lady nodded. Nan Xi had always been considerate, so she was still satisfied.
"Okay, I'm relieved that you think so. Go ahead and prepare for the banquet."
Nan Xi bowed and left Ankangyuan with the child. After returning to Jingyayuan, she began to prepare for the banquet.
In fact, there is nothing to prepare. Just get enough rest, learn some etiquette, put on the clothes prepared by the mansion, and attend the banquet on time.
Because Liu Qixia was ill, the old lady did not let her take care of it, but took care of it herself and asked the manager to go to Ankangyuan to report.
I don’t know what Zhao Jinyu said, but Liu Qixia tacitly agreed to the matter and didn’t make a fuss.
Jingya Courtyard was bustling for a few days. The maids and old women were all in high spirits. All the managers in the mansion came to curry favor with them and were much more polite to everyone in Jingya Courtyard.
Su Wanqing also came with her maid to congratulate her and brought gifts to congratulate Nan Xi on her promotion. Nan Xi saw that she had no ill intentions and became more sincere towards her.
A few days later, the palace was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. Guests arrived one after another to celebrate the young master's 100th day banquet and to congratulate Nan Xi for being promoted to concubine.
Nan Xi was dressed in luxurious clothes and had a dignified temperament. She interacted with the guests in a proper manner. The young master was brought out to meet the guests. His delicate appearance attracted everyone's love and praise.
Halfway through the banquet, Liu Qixia suddenly came. She looked unwell, so she put a lot of powder on her face, making her look as white as a mannequin.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Liu Qixia's eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and jealousy, but in the face of so many guests, she had to maintain outward politeness.
Zi Yan helped Liu Qixia to come to Nan Xi, "Congratulations, sister Nan, you have been promoted to concubine. It is really a cause for celebration."
Nan Xi responded with a smile, and a humble attitude, "Thank you, Princess. I am where I am today thanks to the old lady and the prince."
Liu Qixia was so angry that her handkerchief was almost torn to pieces, but she still had to keep smiling.
Her eyes kept glancing at Nan Xi from time to time, while Nan Xi always maintained a calm smile, not letting Liu Qixia's attitude affect her.
The old lady observed all this and nodded secretly in her heart. Nan Xi was not only capable of taking good care of the children, but also capable of maintaining her position in this complicated palace.
The old lady couldn't help but feel admiration for talent, and now she really wanted to make use of Nan Xi and train her well.
The next morning, Nan Xi went to pay her respects to the old lady. The only downside to her promotion was that she would have to serve the old lady from now on.
"I didn't realize that Nan Xi had such a calm and composed side."
Nan Xi bowed: "Thank you for the compliment, old lady. I was just doing my duty."
The old lady sighed and said earnestly, "Liu Qixia is not in good health, and now she looks like this. If she is taken out, it will probably lose face for the palace. From now on, this family will have to rely on you to take care of it."
After hearing this, Nan Xi refused repeatedly, saying that it was impossible to make a concubine the main wife in this world. Even if Liu Qixia died, she would marry another one and would never make a concubine the main wife.
If she didn't have two sons, she would never have been able to become a concubine. This position would probably be the ceiling of her position in this life.
She didn't want to be so tired. The original owner didn't have any dowry and didn't need to worry about anything. She didn't want to manage the affairs of the palace and support the entire palace.
Taking good care of the children, getting paid every month, and enjoying a good life, what a pleasure it is! How desperate must she be to find herself a job?
"Old lady, I thank you and the prince for your kindness, but I am really not good at handling the affairs of the mansion. I just want to take good care of Xuan'er and the young master and let them grow up healthily."
The old lady looked at Nan Xi in surprise. Someone was pushing the housekeeper's power away? Was she hallucinating?
"Nanxi, did you not hear what I said clearly?"
Nan Xi shook her head, "Madam, I really don't want to be a housekeeper. I don't think I have the ability to do so. I hope you will understand."
This time the old lady finally heard clearly that Nan Xi had indeed declined.
Although she loves talents, she doesn't necessarily want Nan Xi. Since Nan Xi declined, she didn't say anything more.
At the same time, the old lady felt a little unhappy, and Nan Xi was a little ungrateful.
"Since you don't want to, I won't force you. Go back."
The old lady's attitude immediately turned cold.
After paying her respects, Nan Xi returned to her own courtyard.
The old lady looked a little worried. The house was busy with affairs and Liu Qixia was not feeling well. What should she do?
Nanny Li wanted to help the old lady solve her problem and made a suggestion.
"Old lady, why don't you find a concubine for the prince?"
The old lady shook her head, "Jin Yu is not good. After being treated for so long, the imperial physician has secretly told me that she can't be cured."
Nanny Li had no idea that the situation was so serious. If it was true, there might not be any new people entering the palace in the future.