The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Han Cuiyin stuffed the oil paper package into the treasure bag. "Granny, is the food in the palace really this bad? You all keep stuffing things into my bag."

Granny Chu had just prepared a plate of snacks for her, and hadn't let her eat much for breakfast or drink any water.

Only after she arrived did Han Cuiyin have time to ask her the reason.

"It's because I'm worried about the girl needing to use the restroom. Young ladies should be extra careful when they go out. There have been girls who suffered because of this, and later had no choice but to marry that lecherous man."

After Granny Chu finished speaking, she piqued the curiosity of Han Cuiyin and Gao Xiaolan.

"Granny, please tell us quickly."

"Ah Chu, the master wants Miss Han to ride with her." Granny Gu came over, saw Han Cuiyin's face, and couldn't help but look away. "She can talk to the master on the way, so she won't be too bored."

Princess Changyun rode with her two daughters and did not come over to squeeze in with the Grand Princess.

Seeing her attire, Granny Chu couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to the palace today?"

“No! I’m going back to the princess’s residence today. My medicinal herbs should be almost dried and should be properly stored away for the princess to use in the winter. The princess has been bedridden recently and needs to recuperate in the winter. I’ll go back and look through those medical books to find her a suitable house.”

Granny Gu had been taking care of Princess Jinghe's health, and every winter she would prepare some bathing and health-preserving recipes for her.

"Agu, you're mixing creams by yourself, and you're mixing creams with someone else, so why don't you mix some gentler face creams for our girls? Those charcoal powders are good, but they're still a bit rough. Even the most delicate skin won't withstand years of continuous use..."

Granny Chu went on and on, and Granny Gu quickly agreed.

“Ah Chu, you’re different from before! Before, you kept your distance from everyone, and you were only lively with us old sisters. It hasn’t been long, but you’ve become more down-to-earth than before.”

Granny Gu and she had been together for decades, and the two had been Princess Jinghe's right-hand women.

Later, when Princess Changyun got married, Granny Chu went with her and served Princess Changyun by her side.

Their relationship was naturally different.

However, Granny Gu got married, and her children and grandchildren all lived in the princess's mansion, where they were living quite comfortably.

When she was young, Granny Chu had a terrible experience with men, so she simply didn't marry. She didn't want all her wealth to fall into the hands of her nephew who only knew how to leech off her after she passed away. After coming to Han Cuiyin's side, Gao Xiaolan caught her eye, and the two became sworn mother and daughter.

Gao Xiaolan's future glory rested on Han Cuiyin, and she became Han Cuiyin's nanny. No matter what, she had to consider the young lady's needs from all aspects.

The girl's statement about not getting married was just a momentary impulse in her eyes. Once her biological mother appeared, she wouldn't just stand by and watch her waste her time.

After Granny Gu agreed, the two parted ways.

Han Cuiyin led Gao Xiaolan into Princess Jinghe's carriage, and then Granny Chu arrived.

The carriage was more spacious than a regular carriage, with open windows and light green gauze curtains.

In the corner of the carriage, a bronze bird held a scented ball in its beak, and the carriage was filled with a delicate fragrance that was even more pleasant than the sandalwood she usually liked.

Han Cuiyin observed the situation discreetly for a moment, and finally agreed to sit down next to the Grand Princess.

"The journey is not short, but with storybooks and snacks, you won't be bored on the road." Grand Princess Jinghe greeted her with a smile, knowing that she liked to eat meat, so various kinds of dried meat and tea were laid out on the small table.

This gaudy, dark-faced appearance did not faze the Grand Princess.

Han Cuiyin smiled shyly, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Thank you. My nanny said to eat less. There have been cases of young ladies having problems with this before."

She wasn't worried about what Granny Chu said. Now that she had cultivation, few people could get close to her.

“Indeed! A-Chu’s concerns are valid, but with you by my side, there won’t be any unsightly clashes.” Grand Princess Jinghe spoke kindly, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the carriage.

"Godmother, tell me what happened next! Did that young lady really get married in the end? How could such a shameless person block her way there, and her family didn't even beat him up?"

Gao Xiaolan often met with the Grand Princess and was not reserved in her presence.

Granny Chu's expression tightened. "It's good that you know, but please don't spread it around. That lady is gone; it's not good to let it get out."

"Oh~ I didn't know about this. Who are you talking about, Achu?" Grand Princess Jinghe also became interested. "Was it at the palace banquet?"

"Exactly! How could I mention such sordid matters in front of you? We discovered them quickly back then, and the two families eventually got married, so it didn't get out. Only we servants saw it; the ladies and young misses didn't."

Granny Chu told the truth.

Was the man acting intentionally or unintentionally?

The Grand Princess got straight to the point, and everyone else stared at Granny Chu with bright eyes.

Granny Chu: "..."

"Granny, tell me quickly! Was that person doing it on purpose?" Han Cuiyin was also getting impatient. "Is that man from a poor family? Is that young lady from a powerful family, and someone is targeting her?"

“Your guess is correct, young lady! That young lady went to change her clothes without a maid. The man said he wandered in by mistake. I can’t figure out the details. That man was handsome; you could even call him a man of exceptional appearance.”

After finishing her speech, Granny Chu's expression was quite varied.

"Could it be Marquis Kaiming and his first wife?" said Grand Princess Jinghe. "The only ones who can be described with this word are Marquis Kaiming and Han Zhen. Their appearances are indeed exceptional. Apart from Qian'er and his maternal grandfather, no man could overshadow them back then."

"Indeed! Back then, the Kaiming Marquis's mansion was on the verge of collapse. If it weren't for marrying that young lady, it wouldn't be as prosperous as it is today. However, that lady passed away early, and the inside story is just hearsay."

After Granny Chu finished speaking, everyone was even more eager to hear more.

"Granny, could it be that this lady died young, and there are other hidden reasons? Is the Marquis of Kaiming's remarriage related to this?" Han Cuiyin did know some things about the Lu family.

In her past life, she also loved eavesdropping. The second wife of the Marquis of Kaiming was either a close friend or a best confidante of the first wife, but she couldn't quite remember.

"It is said that the second wife had an affair with the Marquis of Kaiming, which angered the first wife to death. Back then, the Marquis of Kaiming had a clever plan, knowing that the first wife intended to use tricks to marry him..."

When Granny Chu recounted what she knew, everyone listened with rapt attention.

"Young lady, I'm saying this to remind you to be careful. Once you enter the palace, you can't be without someone by your side."

"Ah Chu is right, I never expected this to happen." Grand Princess Jinghe sighed. The young lady back then was not particularly beautiful, but her family background was excellent.

Han Cuiyin: "......"

These reminders meant nothing to her; she just took them as a joke.

If that Consort Rui really uses some dirty tricks to harm her, then when she retaliates too harshly, Consort Rui should just not regret it.

Consort Rui's mother was cunning back then, no wonder the two are mother and daughter.

They traveled slowly, and by the time they arrived at the palace it was already afternoon.

After Han Cuiyin appeared, gasps of breath rose and fell.