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He Yu took Xiao Mo Yi to Hanlin Academy, and it seemed they would have to meet the Emperor, so Xiao Yao guessed that they definitely wouldn't be back by noon.
In the unfamiliar capital, she didn't dare to wander around alone. With so many officials around, if she threw a few stones, eight out of ten people would likely be officials, and the remaining two might be royal offspring. Thinking about this, Xiao Yao felt it was better not to go out; if she accidentally offended someone important, it would be a disaster.
While she was lost in thought, Yun Zhu walked in. Xiao Yao immediately waved her over, "Hey, Yun Zhu, come here for a moment."
Yun Zhu set down the tea she was holding and approached Xiao Yao, asking, "Is there something you need, my lady?"
"Not much, I just wanted to ask you," Xiao Yao said with a smile as she pulled Yun Zhu closer. "Tell me, are there other people at the Prince's Residence?"
Yun Zhu was momentarily taken aback by Xiao Yao's question. After thinking for a while, she cautiously replied, "Are you asking if there are any Consorts at the Prince's Residence?"
"Sort of," Xiao Yao considered. "I heard that the Prince's parents have passed away. Does he have no other relatives?"
"Well, there is one," Yun Zhu thought for a moment and said. "Currently, Consort Chen by the Emperor's side is the Prince's aunt; he only has her as family."
"Oh," Xiao Yao nodded thoughtfully. "What about the two Consorts in the Prince's household?"
Yun Zhu realized that Xiao Yao was probing for information. Since the Prince had assigned her to serve this future Princess Consort, it seemed she would be living with her in the future. With this in mind, Yun Zhu smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much about those two Consorts. One was granted to the Prince by the Emperor and holds a higher status as his wife; the other was sent into the residence by the Eldest Prince and is just a Consort. These two have been kept in the Western Courtyard by the Prince for several years now, and he hasn't even touched them!"
"What? Isn't the Prince quite flirtatious?" Xiao Yao found it hard to believe that such a dashing young man could resist his own women.
Yun Zhu smiled slightly, "Our Prince is just flirtatious in words; in reality, he is very strict."
"Really?" Xiao Yao couldn't believe it. If that were true, then his acting skills must be exceptional. Watching this naive Xiao Yao, Yun Zhu found it amusing but also realized that she was just a girl; compared to those two beautiful women in the residence, she couldn't compete. However, since they were favored by the Prince, they must have their unique qualities.
As Yun Zhu thought about this, she also considered why they servants should meddle in their master's affairs. Those women were above them; what did it matter if one was a girl? The power of life and death still lay in their hands. Servants might not even keep their own heads safe while worrying about whether their master was involved with some girl.
With this thought, Yun Zhu shivered and quickly snapped back to reality. Xiao Yao was still lost in her thoughts when she asked again, "That lady granted to the Prince by the Emperor must have some official rank in her family?"
"Yes," Yun Zhu answered honestly, "that lady's surname is Cheng, and her name is Yuezhu. She is the daughter of Cheng Yansheng from Chuzhou."
"Chuzhou's magistrate, what rank is that?" Xiao Yao asked.
"Fifth rank."
"Oh, that's quite a bit higher than Elder Brother's position." Xiao Yao felt troubled; Cheng Yuezhu had entered the residence early, and although she was the primary wife, Elder Brother's official rank was not sufficient to keep this woman in check.
Seeing Xiao Yao troubled, Yun Zhu comforted her, "My lord need not worry. No matter how high the Chuzhou official rank is, it is still an external official, while Lord Xiao is a court official. The Hanlin Academy is the closest place to the emperor, which is much better than that Chuzhou position that no one knows where it is."
"Hmm?" Xiao Yao realized what Yun Zhu meant.
Indeed, thinking back to modern times, those individuals in the capital, even if they were just cleaning staff at some institution, would still return boasting about their experiences there.
Moreover, with more opportunities for advancement in the capital, things would be much easier.
"You’re right; I was overthinking it." Xiao Yao nodded, and the two exchanged smiles. Yun Zhu felt that her relationship with her master had grown closer; after all, she was assigned by the prince and assumed Xiao Yao would not treat her poorly. However, whether they could truly become close was another matter.
Yun Zhu did not expect Xiao Yao to be as intimate with her as she was with Yun Yue and Yun Bi, but at least it was enough that her master trusted her. For servants like them, the greatest fear was their master’s distrust; without trust, it would be difficult to function in the residence.
While Xiao Yao and Yun Zhu were talking, Yun Yue and Yun Bi entered together. Yun Yue stepped half a pace behind Yun Bi and cautiously lifted her eyelids to glance at Xiao Yao before quickly lowering her head again, not daring to look at Xiao Yao anymore.
Xiao Yao cleared her throat and turned her head aside. Yun Bi called out, "My lord."
"You're here," Xiao Yao replied.
Seeing this, Yun Zhu immediately smiled and said, "Just now, Zhao Gonggong sent some items over for my lord's amusement. I will go out and see if they have arrived."
"Okay, go ahead." Xiao Yao smiled at Yun Zhu, who then took her leave.
The house was left with only the three of them, Xiao Yao poured a cup of tea and asked, "After reflecting for a whole night and a morning, how did it go?"
"I..." Yun Yue bit her lip and stood still for a moment. Then she closed her eyes tightly and suddenly fell to the ground, saying, "Master, it's my fault... it's Yun Yue who was wrong. Please forgive me, oh no, I mean the maid."
Hearing this flawed apology, Xiao Yao could only sigh deeply, walk over, and help Yun Yue up. "Alright, you can't even speak clearly and you're apologizing? It's fine, I wasn't really planning to blame you. Stop crying."
"Mm." Yun Yue nodded while sobbing, "Sister, do we have to call you Master from now on?"
"If there are outsiders present, of course you must," Xiao Yao nodded. "But if it's just us privately, you can call me whatever you like. Yun Yue, do you know why I had to punish you?"
"I know, Sister is actually doing this for my own good," Yun Yue replied honestly. "Yesterday Yun Bi talked to me about it; it was Yun Yue who was wrong and made Sister worry."
"That's good that you understand," Xiao Yao nodded and spoke earnestly to both of them. "The capital is truly not just about surface prosperity."
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