Chapter 89: The Old Servant Is By Your Side
Song Ci found it a bit strange. Ever since she had a nightmare, Nanny seemed like a changed person, serving her with utmost dedication and care, even giving her thoughtful suggestions she wasn’t aware of before, both thorough and warm.
This warmth made Song Ci a bit overwhelmed, and she couldn’t help but look at the elderly nanny.
Nanny touched her face, "Why is Madam looking at this old servant like that? Could it be my face has something on it?"
"No, Nanny, why have you suddenly become so enthusiastic with me? The meticulous tasks of attending to me can be left to the maidservants. You’re making me feel like a swaddled infant, it’s quite awkward."
Nanny’s mouth twitched, and she said, "Serving you is this old servant’s duty. Perhaps Madam thinks I can’t compare to Hong You and the others, that I’m not as nimble anymore?"
"You’re quite nimble. If you ever feel otherwise, join us for Tai Chi. I guarantee you’ll still be quick on your feet even when you’re old." Song Ci once again tried to recruit for her ’square dance’ team.
Just imagine, a group of people practicing Tai Chi in the courtyard—doesn’t it just give a vibe of square dancing?
"I’m all alone. What’s the use of living so long?" Nanny smiled.
"That’s not the way to look at it. You spent half your life in the palace, and after leaving, you came to the Prime Minister’s Mansion. You could say you haven’t seen the outside world," Song Ci disagreed and said, "When you retire, you can hire a carriage, wander here and there, and see the magnificent mountains and rivers of our Great Qing Country. It’s not just living through life for nothing."