Chapter 1502: I Only Thought of the Princess’s Endurance and Grievances

"But I understand the Princess, how could she accept a woman other than her mother? Yet the Princess is so considerate and filial; she must have realized that Empress Jing hasn’t returned in many years, and the Emperor cannot remain lonely forever."

"The reason she accepted that imperial servant is probably so that the Emperor is no longer lonely. Thus, when I saw the phoenix robe, I only thought of the Princess’s endurance and grievances."

As Qingmei spoke, Cai Ying also followed with a frown.

"Sister Qingmei, you’re right, but how can we help the Princess?"

"Silly girl, there’s no use in helping; the Princess is very smart. She must have thought it through, so we cannot interfere anymore. But Cai Ying, remember to protect the Princess. When I become heavily pregnant and can’t enter the palace, you’ll have to take responsibility."

Cai Ying nodded firmly: "I will, Sister Qingmei!"

Qingmei smiled: "By the way, earlier Chief Aunt gave you silver, next time if you’re alone and she offers again, you must never accept it."

"In this palace, no matter who offers, you cannot take it. Besides it being the Princess’s rule, you must be wary of traps."

Cai Ying was puzzled: "Traps?"

Simply accepting money, how could there be traps?

Knowing she was young and didn’t understand, Qingmei patiently explained.

"The Princess never liked having too many people serving, and the treatment in Ruizhu Palace is good. Do you know how many palace attendants break their heads trying to enter Ruizhu Palace?"

"However, the Princess will not drive us away. Ruizhu Palace has a limited number of palace Servants, so they will find ways to entrap you and make you vacate your position."

"Once you accept money, you’ll be slandered. The palace people’s schemes are filthy and precisely target vital spots, usually beyond your imagination, so always be cautious."

Surprised, Cai Ying said: "I didn’t know such things happen! I will definitely be careful next time. Have you ever encountered this, Sister Qingmei?"

Qingmei chuckled: "No, because the Princess treats us all particularly well and trusts us a lot. But even so, we must maintain our integrity and not cause trouble for the Princess."

Cai Ying nodded repeatedly, noting it again.

"Oh, Sister Qingmei, I sewed patchwork clothes for your child, come take a look!"

Qingmei was startled.

As she followed Cai Ying into her room, she saw the little clothes stitched from various fabrics, causing her eyes to warm.

"Did you sew this yourself?"

Cai Ying nodded: "These fabrics were gathered from different households, cleaned before sewing them together. I even test-wore it on my arm for two days, and there wasn’t any rash or uneven stitches. So, you can rest assured when I give it to you."

Qingmei was deeply touched, her eyes reddened.

"Sister Qingmei, why are you crying!"

"Cai Ying, you know, in my hometown, it’s a tradition for a woman to receive a piece of children’s clothing from her maternal family when she’s pregnant for the first time, symbolizing blessings. I have no family, became a slave in the palace from a young age. I never imagined my child would receive such clothing."

Qingmei grasped Cai Ying’s hand: "Thank you."

Cai Ying smiled: "Oh, it’s about this, Sister Qingmei, you don’t need to thank me. The Princess saved my life; otherwise, I would have been sold off to a brothel! I still remember, when I first came to Ruizhu Palace, you said that this place would be my home. So, being good to family is a must!"

Qingmei and Cai Ying embraced.

"We have no one to rely on, so from now on, we are each other’s family."

"Yes! Sister Qingmei, you are my real sister!"