Speaking of this, Ming Ruo hasn’t reacted yet, but Nanny Chi has already knelt on the ground. Shivering and begging for forgiveness. "Please, Empress Dowager, spare us. The princess is still young and doesn’t know how to speak appropriately. It’s all my fault. If you must blame someone, please blame me alone." Ming Ruo completely didn’t understand why Nanny Chi was begging . Read full story at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱 Having someone share the responsibility of raising the Fourth Prince with the Empress Dowager should be good for everyone, shouldn’t it? But seeing Nanny Chi’s attitude, she didn’t dare to continue standing. She had no choice but to kneel on the ground and bow her head, saying. "Granddaughter was abrupt, please forgive me, Grand Empress Dowager." The Empress Dowager, sitting on the kang, glanced at her and instantly knew that she had no idea what she did wrong. This made her heart sink a bit. If not properly taught, she might become another Hui Yue in the future. So she spoke sternly. "Ming Ruo is growing up now and beginning to show the demeanor of a princess, but since when do the affairs of my palace concern you? You think Concubine Qian is attentive in taking care of children? Then why not move to her place? I’m sure with her nature, she’ll take good care of you." After saying this, she waved her hand, signaling her to leave. She wasn’t in the mood to talk to her anymore. Upon hearing this, Princess Ming Ruo finally became frightened. As the daughter of an Imperial Consort, being raised under the Empress Dowager’s care elevated her status. But living under Concubine Qian would be a complete waste of her prospects. Thinking of this, she immediately knelt on the ground, crying out for forgiveness. This time, she was much more sincere than before. "Grand Empress Dowager, I won’t dare to do it again. Please don’t abandon me." "Abandon you? Weren’t you the one who said Concubine Qian is particularly good at taking care of children? If you go to her now, you’ll be treated like an ancestor, being revered. Isn’t that good?" "No, no. Granddaughter was just speaking at random, not genuinely believing that Concubine Qian could take care of children." "Oh? So, what you’re saying is that only the Fourth Prince should go, while you should stay here with me?" The Empress Dowager’s pressing questions frightened Ming Ruo into sobs, which came out brokenly. At this moment, she regretted a thousand times over for speaking out of turn. Seeing her expression become more earnest, the Empress Dowager’s heart softened, and she said. "Previously, you were pampered in the Imperial Consort’s palace, living a lavish life, and I was too lazy to interfere. But since the Emperor sent you here, it means that the Imperial Consort didn’t raise you well, so we must correct all your habits. Stop trying to climb up by stepping on your siblings; remember, the Royal Family is the most ruthless. If you plot against others now, they will eventually do the same to you. Do you understand?" Ming Ruo was too young and could only partly understand these words. But Nanny Chi behind her understood the reasoning, though she didn’t dare to say much in the presence of the Imperial Consort’s authority. Now that the Empress Dowager could see clearly, if the princess follows her guidance, she will have a bright future. So she stepped forward, continued kneeling, and said. "I beg the Empress Dowager to be compassionate. The past mistakes were all mine for spoiling the princess too much. That won’t happen again, and I implore the Empress Dowager not to send the princess away. It’s best if she stays with you." The Emperor doesn’t have many offspring, and although the princess might not have any chance to ascend the throne, it’s still a problem if she isn’t taught well and becomes a burden to the people. Perhaps because Hui Yue has fallen, the Empress Dowager doesn’t want Ming Ruo to follow in her footsteps. For this reason, she patiently continued. "Forget all that the Imperial Consort taught you, and go kneel in the Buddhist Hall for two hours. Consider this: if you were the Fourth Prince, partially deaf, would you be willing to leave here and live elsewhere?" At this point, even if Ming Ruo was being thoughtless, she understood. Her nature was proud and a bit intolerant. But to say she’s malicious is going a bit too far for now. She hasn’t experienced being partially deaf, but she understands what it feels like to leave a familiar place and find refuge elsewhere. Even for herself, fully capable and grown, it was very distressing. Let alone for the Fourth Prince. In an instant, a trace of guilt flashed across Princess Ming Ruo’s face. This did not escape the sharp eyes of the Empress Dowager. It provided her with a bit of comfort. After all, the child is still young, and there’s still a chance for correction. Once grown and set in their ways, changing them becomes as hard as climbing the blue sky. Therefore, the Empress Dowager decided that after this storm passes, it’s better if she personally takes charge of the teaching. So as not to rely on untrustworthy subordinates who might train this crooked twig even more askew, which would be dreadful. Concubine Qian knew nothing of what happened inside, only seeing Princess Ming Ruo leaving with red eyes. Whenever she used to see this princess, she was always very proud. To her, these lower-ranked concubines were as if non-existent. How come today she saw her crying? So she gazed towards the inner room thoughtfully. These days, she’s been quite busy in the Empress Dowager’s courtyard, sometimes attending to illness, sometimes taking care of the Fourth Prince. But the Empress Dowager never said much. Occasionally, she rewarded her with trinkets or food. Outsiders who didn’t know might think she was favored by the Empress Dowager, but only she knew. She hadn’t achieved anything in the Empress Dowager’s eyes. Thus, her meticulous plans had no use. The Empress Dowager’s approval was necessary. So, she focused more attention on the Fourth Prince. She hoped that by the time they returned from the traveling palace, her wishes would be fulfilled. Speaking of this, Bai Pin now had her wish fulfilled, yet she felt no joy. She and the Emperor both know this child is not of the Royal Family. But why did the Emperor spare her life, restore her title, and even have someone carefully tending to her? She thought her life was over when Lady Chu exposed her secrets. Yet here she was, living on, and the more she lived, the more afraid she became. As a result, her pregnancy was fraught with fear, and she looked unwell. She was often filled with unresolved feelings, and the child in her belly hardly moved. By the calendar, she was nearing six months, but her loose clothes concealed her condition completely. The Imperial Physicians had examined her carefully and said the child was too small, urging her to eat more. But with her heart burdened, how could Bai Pin eat? Thus, all the nourishing foods went into Lady Chu’s stomach. As a result, after months of pampering, she became fair and plump, as if she were the one expecting. On this day, she once again consumed Bai Pin’s restorative Snow燕盏. Having eaten, unfortunately, she ran into Yi Changzai, who was visiting Bai Pin. In places where there are many women, there’s also much conflict. Though Yi Changzai didn’t usually have a close relationship with Bai Pin. But when she saw everything being sent to Lady Chu’s courtyard, she immediately became displeased.