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Chapter 582: Clever Escape
Chapter 582: Clever Escape
While Lu Yuan and the Twelve Guards were away from the Crown Prince's Manor, Meng Qianqian's days were far from idle.
The reason? Duchess Fu was unwell.
Meng Qianqian visited the Fu Mansion daily to administer acupuncture to the Duchess.
Duchess Fu was a gentle and quiet woman who rarely ventured out. She didn't even attend Lu Qi and Gongsun Liuying's wedding.
"You can count on Fifth Sister to attend your wedding", Ming Wang said to Meng Qianqian as he rode his horse, escorting her carriage.
With his nephew away, he took on the role of protector for his niece-in-law.
Meng Qianqian smiled.
Ming Wang suddenly realized, "I forgot you and that kid already got married in Great Zhou."
What a shame, he thought. He would have loved to tease the young man a bit, maybe even make him call him father.
Meng Qianqian needed to buy some spices today, so she asked Ming Wang to return.
She wandered through the city with Tan'er and Bansha.
Unexpectedly, they encountered some unwelcome visitors.
"Who do I see, looking so annoying from afar? Ah, it's you."
Lu Fengyin had just stepped out of her carriage and immediately started showing off her authority to Meng Qianqian.
Another person descended from the carriage, revealing herself to be Gongsun Liuying, the new bride from Jin Mansion.
The once proud and haughty Miss of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion had now become a mere sidekick to secure her position.
It was clear that for some, pride was just a matter of cost.
"Greetings, Grand Princess", Meng Qianqian said, bowing politely.
With the commoners watching, her every move and word was impeccable.
Lu Fengyin was arrogant, but the commoners did not fault her.
Compared to Gongsun Liuying, who had only done some good deeds, Lu Fengyin's bloodline was that of the Great Liang royal family, and she held the military honors of defending the nation.
The commoners adored her.
Lu Fengyin let go of her handkerchief, which fell to the ground.
She challenged Meng Qianqian, "Phoenix Lady, would you kindly pick it up for me?"
"Of course", Meng Qianqian replied, obediently picking up the handkerchief and gently brushing off the dust before respectfully handing it back to Lu Fengyin. "Grand Princess."
Lu Fengyin's smile froze. "You were quite arrogant in the palace, weren't you?"
Meng Qianqian smiled, "In the palace, I had support."
"You—"
Lu Fengyin's words were cut off, and she was left speechless.
Lu Fengyin wanted to further harass Meng Qianqian, but Meng Qianqian turned to the crowd and said, "Fellow citizens, this is the Grand Princess who has established great military achievements for Great Liang. She has come out of the palace today to understand the lives of the common people and see how they are faring."
The crowd immediately became excited and surged forward, surrounding Lu Fengyin, bowing and paying their respects.
Meng Qianqian successfully escaped.
Bansha was stunned.
Miss Meng Qianqian wasn't like this in Great Zhou.
Miss Meng Qianqian... Miss Meng Qianqian... had become more flexible and adaptable. No, she had become more resourceful.
Miss Meng Qianqian was smarter... Miss Meng Qianqian...
Bansha didn't know how to praise her anymore.
In short, Miss Meng Qianqian had changed, but for the better, and in a way that made her more reliable.
Even the usually impulsive Tan'er quietly ate her candy skewer without starting a fight.
Tan'er had grown up too.
"What are you thinking about?" Meng Qianqian asked Bansha with a smile.
Bansha, embarrassed, replied, "I was wondering... if I might... not be of much help to Miss... and become a burden to her..."
They were all growing, but she remained the same old Bansha.
Meng Qianqian softly said, "Bansha, just being here makes me happy."
"Huh?"
Tan'er asked in confusion.
Meng Qianqian smiled, "You too, and all of you. I feel at ease with all of you around."
Tan'er giggled and skipped away.
Bansha felt a warmth in her eyes.
Meng Qianqian turned and held up the embroidered sachet, "You embroidered this sachet, and I'm wearing it."
Bansha wiped away her tears.
She was useful!
(End of Chapter)
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