Chapter 295: One More
Eldest Madam Zong looked towards Xing Yu who had just shown her head. From the window of their chamber, they had a clear view, seeing none other than the Commandery Princess’s maid.
Last time, Eldest Madam Zong had seen this young girl at the Hanyuan Hall banquet and thought it was peculiar that the Princess Chao Ren had such a young maid by her side without a mature nanny, and so she paid more attention.
Eldest Madam Zong was now clenching her fist, feeling that she was still somewhat better than those from the minor aristocratic families, but now she was slapped in the face by reality. During the moment Eldest Madam Zong and Second Madam Geng were stunned, the stool in the air and the items arranged inside the room had already flown back and forth.
"Xing Yu, stop playing with them. Be careful not to hurt the Commandery Princess—" Nanny Yun shouted anxiously. This time, not to mention the Commandery Princess, even she thought Xing Yu was right. What kind of young ladies are they, gossiping behind people’s backs, utterly shameless. "Nian Xia, go help quickly."
Upon hearing the words "Commandery Princess," Eldest Madam Zong’s footsteps faltered, and her body swayed. Second Madam Geng also realized what was happening and quickly supported Eldest Madam Zong.
"Don’t panic, don’t panic, shall we leave here first?" Second Madam Geng also felt that the situation was too coincidental—they were just talking about Princess Chao Ren, and who would have thought that the Princess would be right next door.
Little did they know that although Riverfood Restaurant made no distinction between male and female guests, and Nanzheng was a place with liberal customs where men and women shared the table from the palace to the common folk, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Riverfood Restaurant still directed female guests to a more secluded rear chamber whenever encountering one, so as not to have their mood affected by the noise of male guests drinking and being rowdy.
Moreover, the waiters of Riverfood Restaurant had already developed the skill to serve people by judging their appearance. Just a glance when they came in, whether they recognized them or not, they could discern seven or eight out of ten from the guests’ attire. Although Zheng Nianru didn’t go out often, the Cloud Brocade she wore was a valuable material, and despite Eldest Madam Zong’s simple dress, as the matriarch of the foremost aristocratic family, she naturally used the best fabrics. Therefore, the waiter subconsciously guided them into the two most secluded chambers.
So, while the coincidence seemed remarkable, it was also within reason due to the skills of Riverfood Restaurant.