Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 124

Chapter 124: A Gift from the Governor’s Wife

Steward Qin hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

“Miss is intelligent. Fourth Master is indeed His Highness Yue Wang.”

Mu Yunyao revealed an expression of having expected exactly that. She pulled from her sleeve the dagger Yue Wang had left with her back then.

“After receiving this dagger, I examined it carefully. Along one edge, I discovered an inconspicuous pattern. To an ordinary person, it would seem like nothing, but I know that it is the character Yue.”

Steward Qin was stunned. He could not help taking the dagger from Mu Yunyao’s hand and examining it closely.

There was indeed a pattern personally carved by Yue Wang along one side of the dagger. Yue Wang liked this pattern very much and had left it on many objects. Steward Qin had naturally seen it before. It looked distinctive, but he had never discovered any particular meaning in it. Why could Mu Yunyao see the character Yue from it?

“Miss Mu, I have looked carefully, but I truly cannot see anything.”

Mu Yunyao took the dagger back.

“If it could be seen so easily, His Highness would not have carved this pattern onto the dagger.”

Since Yue Wang dared to display it, he was naturally certain ordinary people would not be able to recognize it.

Steward Qin did not continue probing.

“Miss Mu, since you have already guessed His Highness’s identity, may I ask what you intend to do?”

“What plans could I have? His Highness holds a noble status. I am merely a commoner, so naturally I must think of ways to curry favor with him and please him.”

Hearing her say this, Steward Qin felt even less at ease.

If it were someone else, perhaps they would value His Highness’s identity. But if it were Mu Yunyao, she truly might not necessarily take His Highness seriously. Look at the Ding family, then look at the Jingling Assistant Prefect and the Xuanfu envoy. They were all people ordinary folk could not afford to provoke, yet she had not feared them in the slightest and had directly pulled them down from their horses.

Mu Yunyao was in a good mood and no longer continued making things difficult for Steward Qin.

“By the way, Mother said that tomorrow is Mid-Autumn. Steward Qin has no family in Jingling City, and Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others are also without support. Why not all eat a meal together and make things a little lively?”

“Yes. I will follow Miss’s arrangements.”

Naturally, Steward Qin would not refuse.

Now that Mu Yunyao already knew His Highness’s identity, in the future, as Buxian Tower developed, her relationship with His Highness would only grow closer. It would be greatly beneficial to build a good relationship with Madam Su earlier. After observing this period of time, Steward Qin had already seen clearly that Mu Yunyao cared deeply about her mother.

“Then Steward Qin may continue with your work. I still need to return and help Mother make mooncakes.”

“Respectfully sending off Miss Mu.”

The moment Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin hurriedly began writing a letter. In his heart, he secretly considered that he had to find every possible way to speed up the delivery of letters. Otherwise, one round trip would take a full month, and everything would be delayed.

For example, this time, His Highness had sent orders for him to find a way to protect Niyun Pavilion. Yet before he could do anything, Mu Yunyao had already obtained two imperially bestowed signboards for Niyun Pavilion and Buxian Tower.

Alas. Compared like this, it made him seem rather useless.

Early the next morning, Mu Yunyao rose early and dressed neatly to wait. Before long, Governor Zhang sent someone to invite her over.

When she arrived at Governor Zhang’s Residence, someone immediately welcomed her into the residence and brought her before the Governor’s wife.

“Greetings, Madam.”

“Quickly rise. There is no need for so much ceremony. I heard that Niyun Pavilion has recently been undergoing reconstruction. Previously, the Niyun Pavilion was only an ordinary embroidery pavilion. Now that it has a name personally bestowed by His Majesty, naturally, it can no longer be compared with before. Its scale should be made larger.

“As it happens, several shops nearby are under my name. I thought I would give those shops to you.”

Mu Yunyao quickly shook her head.

“Madam, this is far too valuable. I absolutely dare not accept it.”

“What is valuable or not valuable about it? On ordinary days, they do not bring in much income. The few garments you made for me helped me solve a great difficulty. I should long ago have sent you a great gift in thanks. Now that Niyun Pavilion happens to be rebuilding, I will give those shops to you as a congratulatory gift. Whether you wish to tear them down and rebuild, or use them to sell garments, you may do as you please.”

“Madam, this must not be done.”

A trace of panic and helplessness appeared on Mu Yunyao’s face.

“Being able to help Madam already makes me extremely happy. I did not do it for Madam’s thanks or gifts.”

The Governor’s wife sighed softly, though the smile on her face remained unchanged.

“Your temperament is truly just as Madam Jin described. Then I will speak plainly. You spread embroidery stitches among the people, which is a great merit of educating and benefiting the common folk. Governor Zhang and I have also benefited from that honor. These things are something you deserve without shame. Only if you accept them will we feel at ease.”

Just then, someone outside announced that Madam Jin had arrived. The Governor’s wife had no intention of avoiding the matter and directly ordered someone to invite her in.

“You have come at just the right time. Hurry and help me look at this stubborn girl.”

The Governor’s wife looked toward Madam Jin with a face full of smiles.

Madam Jin’s gaze swept over the land deeds and property deeds on the table, and she immediately understood.

“Yunyao has always had such a temperament. Madam may feel it is nothing, but she can feel uneasy over it for a long time. Yunyao, since this is a congratulatory gift from the Governor’s wife, accept it. If you truly feel uneasy in your heart, then make two more outfits for Madam.”

Mu Yunyao still felt uneasy.

“How could the clothes I make be compared with these several shopfronts?”

“The clothes you make are very valuable as well. One piece costs over a thousand taels of silver. If you make them for two years, perhaps it will be the Governor’s wife who benefits from you.”

The Governor’s wife was amused by her words and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

“Indeed. If she makes clothes for me for two more years, would I not be the one benefiting?”

Mu Yunyao could not help laughing. Knowing that it would not be appropriate to continue refusing, she nodded heavily.

“Then I will take charge of all of Madam’s clothes from now on. I guarantee that Madam will have beautiful garments to wear in every season.”

“That could not be better. I shall be waiting.”

Seeing Mu Yunyao put away the land deeds and property deeds, the smile on the Governor’s wife’s face became a little more sincere.

“It is nearly time. Let us go to the front courtyard. I imagine Yunyao can hardly wait to invite the two pieces of calligraphy back.”

Mu Yunyao smiled somewhat shyly.

“To tell Madam the truth, from the moment I received the news, my heart has been full of anticipation. I could not sleep at all last night and have been waiting only for today.”

“Hehe, silly girl. From now on, you will be able to look at His Majesty’s calligraphy every day before you sleep.”

Mu Yunyao’s cheeks suddenly reddened, drawing another round of laughter from the Governor’s wife and Madam Jin.

It was much like the previous occasion when they had received His Majesty’s rewards. After the incense altar was set up and everyone knelt to give thanks, Su Qingwu placed the two pieces of calligraphy into Mu Yunyao’s hands.

“This common girl thanks His Majesty for his sacred grace.”

Mu Yunyao rose and handed the two pieces of calligraphy to the guards Governor Zhang had assigned to escort them. Then she curtsied to Su Qingwu.

“Many thanks, Lord Su.”

Su Qingwu nodded slightly. His expression was much colder than before.

“Miss Mu, Eunuch Xu asked me to bring you a message. He said the tea leaves you sent have already been presented before His Majesty.”

Mu Yunyao was unable to contain her joy.

“I truly never expected that I would have such fortune…”

“The message has been delivered, and His Majesty’s calligraphy has also been handed over. Governor Zhang, Lord Cao, I must now hurry back to the Capital to report on my mission.”

Governor Zhang was somewhat surprised.

“Lord Su, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Why not rest for a day at my residence and return to the Capital afterward? It would not be too late.”

“Many thanks for Governor Zhang’s kindness. After returning to the Capital, there are still many matters to attend to. It would not be good to delay further. Farewell.”

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