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in’s voice as she disappeared around the corner.

Just like a hen which had just laid an egg, who would believe that it did not boast about it?

“Do we still proceed to the Art Courtyard to pay our respects to Concubine De?”

Honestly, Baizhi still had some feelings towards the Art Courtyard.

After all, when old maid Jin Yue was still around, they used to be gathered in the Art Courtyard for training.

Jin Yue would be teaching them the etiquettes.

Although Jin Yue was no longer around, it was only natural that the sights were reminiscent of the past, and this brought some melancholy to Baizhi’s mood.

“Of course we are still going.”

Lin Mengya stopped looking in the direction where Jiang Ruqin disappeared.
What great things could a person who could not even control her emotions accomplish?

When they arrived at the Art Courtyard, they were surprised to find that no one came to stop them.

“This feels strange.
There would usually be people who come in our way whenever we visited in the past.
What is Concubine De up to this time, Master?”

Baishao furrowed her brows and said with concern in her voice.

Lin Mengya straightened her back and did not look one bit worried.

“How bad could it be? Don’t worry, I’m here.”

The four maidservants exchanged looked and soon, their nerves eased considerably.

The moment Lin Mengya arrived at the main room in the Art Courtyard, she was welcomed by a young maidservant with chubby cheeks.

She did not look like someone from within the mansion.
Lin Mengya did not remember ever seeing her.

“Welcome, Princess Yu.
I’m the new maid, Yun Ruo.
Unfortunately, Concubine De is taking an afternoon nap right now.
Do you mind waiting for a while?”

No wonder she did not look familiar.

It was not a big deal for them to acquire a new maid for the mansion.

“Alright, I’ll wait here for Concubine De to wake up from her nap.
There’s no need for you to stay here, and you may go about your business.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Lin Mengya could see that Yun Ruo had learned the proper manners.

Concubine De was used to having afternoon naps lasting an hour or so everyday.

Lin Mengya sat down at the stone table by the door and occupied herself by enjoying the plants and flowers in the garden.

Concubine De was a different person from the past.

Lin Mengya reminded herself to be wary of her and to act cautiously, so she could be on firm ground.

After waiting patiently for some time, there was finally some sound of activity from within the main hall.

“Concubine De is awake from her nap, please come in.”

The young maid named Yun Ruo lifted the curtain and invited them in.

Lin Mengya’s maidservants quickly entered the hall.

Lin Mengya got up from the chair and straightened her clothes, then she stood respectfully outside the door to Concubine De’s room.

It was not until the servant helping Concubine De to wash up and dress up finally came out of her room that Lin Mengya was allowed to enter.

Compared to her last visit a few days ago, when she was not even allowed into Concubine De’s room she was lucky to be able to enter and see Concubine De through the curtain of pearls.

Through the curtain of hanging pearls, Lin Mengya was able to have a glimpse of Concubine De.
She thought Concubine De looked much paler probably because she was tired out these few days from all the work she had to do.

“Your daughter-in-law, Mengya, is here to wish you good health.”

Lin Mengya might not be in good terms with Concubine De at this moment, but she knew it was her duty to show respect to the elders.

Lin Mengya was careful to carry out the formality of a proper bow.

“Alright, you may rise.”

Concubine De’s voice sounded flat and devoid of any emotions.

Even Lin Mengya could not tell what was on Concubine De’s mind at this moment.

“Please forgive your daughter-in-law for not being able to come and pay my respects to you, Your Highness, because I was ill in the past few days.”

Lin Mengya did not mention anything about the accusation, neither did she raise any questions.

She simply shouldered all the problems.

Concubine De lifted a cup of tea to her lips and took a sip.

She said, “It’s alright.
You youngsters have your own plans.
I may be old, but I don’t need you to take care of me yet.”

Lin Mengya could hear the dissatisfaction as well as coldness in Concubine De’s voice.

Lin Mengya could not understand Concubine De’s sudden change of attitude towards her.
Clearly, Concubine De had always treated Lin Mengya like her own daughter before this.

Despite the fact that not much time had passed, Lin Mengya could sense that their relationship was estranged.

People could actually be so heartless.

“You’re too hard on yourself, Your Highness.
It is my duty as a daughter-in-law to serve you.”

Lin Mengya tried to sound sincere, but it was clear that she was not really asking for forgiveness from Concubine De.

Concubine De was fully aware of Lin Mengya’s intention, so she merely answered her politely.

“Mengya had come to give an account on the matter on the Winter Solstice, Your Highness.
Everything had been prepared according to plan, please do not concern yourself over this matter.”

The Winter Solstice was a great festival in the nation of Dajin.

Although there was not going to be a feast, the royal family as well as the commoners would be conducting grand celebrations.

As a member of the royal family, she had to accompany the emperor to offer sacrifices at the temple.

However, the emperor was currently bedridden from illness.
Naturally, his princes would have to go on behalf of the emperor.

The Crown Prince as well as Prince Yu, who were adults by now, were definitely expected to go to offer sacrifices at the temple.

There would definitely be evil plotting in the presence of the Crown Prince and the Queen.

“Erm, the Winter Solstice is a grand event.
Make sure you make the necessary preparations, lest we become a laughing stock if something goes wrong.”

“Yes, I will do as you bid, Your Highness.”

Lin Mengya responded submissively, then took her leave from the Art Courtyard accompanied by her company of maidservants.

“Phew…, now that Nanny Jin Yue was no longer around, the entire Art Courtyard felt as if something was awry.”