Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade

This was done in consideration of Princess Ning’s face; otherwise, Sister Gong would have gone up and slapped Sun Xiaochen across the face twice, and Sun Xiaochen would have had no choice but to accept it.

Sister Zeng and Sister Hu also said, "Sister Gong, we are all old servants who have served the Empress Dowager. One of these days, we old sisters should go to the palace together to see the Empress Dowager, to apologize to her. She entrusted us with the care of these young ladies, but we are powerless."

Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager was brought into the discussion, Lady Jin and her daughters were somewhat frightened. Lady Jin quickly put on a smile and said, "My young daughter is naive and ignorant, speaking out of turn. Please, Commandery Princess, be magnanimous." She then gave Sun Xiaochen a meaningful look.

Sun Xiaochen had no choice but to stand and bow to Pan Yue and the others, saying, "I’m sorry, I spoke out of turn."

After speaking, she covered her face with a handkerchief and ran off crying. Lady Jin and Sun Xiaolu also stood to take their leave.

After they left, Princess Ning sighed and apologized on behalf of the mother and daughters.

Qian Yixiu laughed and said, "Every family has its annoying relatives. Just think of them as clucking hens." Knowing that Princess Ning disliked those people, she dared to speak so freely.

The Princess was amused and reached out to embrace Qian Yixiu, saying, "My child, the one I hear about most from Jinjin is you. You truly have a likable personality. Come and talk to me more often at the mansion. It’s hard for me to be alone here."

Qian Yixiu leaned in her arms. This embrace was not warm at all, insubstantial and even prickly, but Qian Yixiu still felt warmth. She nodded eagerly and said, "Alright, I will come to accompany the Princess for a chat whenever I’m free. But I’ve been in the countryside for too long and only know to talk about country matters. Please bear with me."

Princess Ning laughed heartily, "My child, I love to hear about country matters. I can never get enough of hearing about them from Jinjin every night..."

While she was speaking, Zhu Sujin rushed in like a whirlwind. Delighted at the sight, he laughed and said, "Mother, do you prefer my sister over your son now? That won’t do; it’s not allowed."

Having said this, he squeezed himself into Princess Ning’s arms, deliberately pushing Qian Yixiu out. This used to be their usual playful antics to tease their young mother.