After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 917 - 912: Serving Tea

Watching Su Jin clench her fists, Nanny Wei trembled with fear.

But how could a daughter not be angry upon hearing that her birth mother was harmed?

Su Jin was not only furious about Consort Yun’s death but also her own ignorance.

She hoped to sow discord, provoking the Empress Dowager to develop murderous intent towards Nanny Zhou, thereby uncovering the truth from her.

But Nanny Zhou is her mother’s murderer.

Will Nanny Zhou be honest with her?

Does she dare to be honest with her?

Years ago, Nanny Zhou had intended to bury her alive, yet she ultimately survived.

Being candid may be meritorious, compensating for past misdeeds.

But what of Consort Yun’s death?

What can Nanny Zhou offer to offset that?

Almost certainly, no matter how many times she saves Nanny Zhou, she wouldn’t reveal what Su Jin seeks to know.

Nanny Wei disclosed all she knew to Su Jin, tremblingly saying, "Princess Consort, the Minister of Ministry of Industry Mansion is still waiting for me to deliver the ointment..."

Xingxing retrieved the ointment and handed it to Nanny Wei.

Su Jin instructed, "Deliver the ointment to the Minister’s Mansion, then come to me."

Nanny Wei’s heart trembled, "Princess Consort, is this...?"

"I’m learning rules from you as well," Su Jin replied.

Nanny Wei was a perceptive individual.

She knew that Su Jin’s intent to learn rules was false, and her true intent was to detain her at Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

However, having decided to disclose the matter, Nanny Wei was prepared to be brought before the Emperor.

She had witnessed Consort Yun’s murder but had never harmed her, so even if punished, her life wouldn’t be forfeited.

And when delivering the ointment to the Minister’s Mansion, if the Minister’s wife gave her a hard time, she could use it as an amulet.

Nanny Wei expressed gratitude, took the ointment, and turned to leave.

When arriving, Nanny Wei was agitated and uneasy, but upon leaving, her face bore more peace.

After all, speaking of a matter that weighed her heart for over ten years brought some relief.

Upon leaving the Prince Mansion, Nanny Wei headed directly to the Minister of Ministry of Industry Mansion.

She handed the ointment to the Minister’s wife and was just about to withdraw.

Only to be stopped by two servants as she turned around.

"Thinking of leaving after your actions nearly destroyed my young lady’s face?" one servant coldly remarked.

Nanny Wei looked at the Minister’s wife, "I’ve given you the ointment."

The Minister’s wife sneered, "A few boxes of ointment can’t make up for my daughter’s suffering!"

"Take her away and beat her!"

The servants seized Nanny Wei, who struggled, "You can’t beat me!"

The Minister’s wife chuckled, "Can’t beat you?"

Nanny Wei invoked Su Jin as an amulet, "I’ve already promised Princess Consort Zhenbei to teach her rules later!"

The Minister’s wife frowned.

The two servants restraining Nanny Wei were also stunned.

As they faltered, Nanny Wei broke free.

The Minister’s wife skeptically questioned, "Does Princess Consort Zhenbei really need to learn rules?"

"Nanny Wei, do you know the consequences of deceiving me?"

Nanny Wei responded, "Madam’s methods, I’ve already experienced."

"But speaking of methods, in the Capital, I fear no one is a match for Princess Consort Zhenbei."

"I’m just a nanny, how would I dare use the Princess Consort as a shield?"

That was indeed true.

Many who dared provoke Princess Consort Zhenbei met bad ends, including the Empress Dowager, so how could the Minister’s wife not be afraid?

Moreover, Nanny Wei had clearly stated she couldn’t afford to buy three boxes of scar-removal ointment for her daughter.

Yet now she came gifting all the ointment.

The doctor had already examined it, confirming it was the same as the ointment from several days ago.

Could it be that Princess Consort Zhenbei indeed wanted to learn rules from her?

The Minister’s wife was a bit panicked.

Here she lamented that Nanny Wei’s rule teaching was inadequate, yet Princess Consort Zhenbei sought her guidance—wasn’t this a slap in the face?

The Minister’s wife grew curious, "How did Nanny Wei capture Princess Consort Zhenbei’s favor?"

How indeed did Nanny Wei capture Princess Consort Zhenbei’s favor?

Could Nanny Wei tell the truth?

Coming to the Minister’s Mansion gladly to teach rules, now she wished to be as far away as possible.

Nonetheless, Nanny Wei refused to elaborate.

The Minister’s wife would not let her go, only saying, "If you don’t speak truthfully, you’ll not escape a beating."

"I presume even if Princess Consort Zhenbei knows, she wouldn’t do much to me!"

Nanny Wei’s fist clenched, "The Heir’s wife of Marquis Jing Country and Princess Consort Zhenbei have a good relationship, and now Nanny Ji teaches her rules; she’ll speak for me, and the Princess Consort will certainly protect me somewhat."

So that’s how it was.

Although the Heir’s wife of Marquis Jing Country was married from the Southern Border, she was the goddaughter of Marquis Dongxiang and his wife.

She naturally held sway with Princess Consort Zhenbei.

Then Nanny Wei’s face spoke, release me, lest the Princess Consort Zhenbei grow irate, and you can’t bear the consequences.

The Minister’s wife felt anxious.

She smiled, accompanying with, "I didn’t realize Nanny had such luck to catch the Princess Consort Zhenbei’s eye; it seems I failed to recognize greatness."

"Quickly, serve tea."

"Serve the best tea."

The Minister’s wife glanced at a maid.

Her eyes shifted.

The maid proceeded to serve the tea.

Soon, a steaming cup of tea was brought over.

Nanny Wei was keen to leave, but the Minister’s wife wouldn’t let her, "Even if you’ve accepted Princess Consort Zhenbei as your top pupil, there’s always time to speak with me, isn’t there?"

"Is it because I was about to beat you with a rod, and you’re rushing to complain to Princess Consort Zhenbei?"

What could Nanny Wei do? She could only take a seat.

The Minister’s wife instructed a maid to bring a hundred taels.

Nanny Wei queried, "What is this?"

Smiling, the Minister’s wife explained, "My daughter is spoiled, indulged by me, and this is the promised gift for Nanny Wei; when you’ve taught Princess Consort Zhenbei well, don’t forget to return to my Mansion to continue teaching my daughter."

Nanny Wei’s heart scoffed.

She had come to realize that with such an unreasonable mother, was it possible for the daughter to learn proper decorum?

In her view, the one most requiring lessons in decorum was indeed the Minister’s wife.

Moments ago, she was to be beaten, and now this, merely because she purportedly climbed the social ladder to Princess Consort Zhenbei.

No matter the quality of Princess Consort Zhenbei’s education, should word spread that the same nanny taught rules to both the Minister of Ministry of Industry’s daughter and the Princess Consort Zhenbei, none would dare mock her daughter.

It would be leveraging influence.

However, this was money she rightfully deserved.

Nanny Wei did not refuse, accepting it.

The maid offered tea to Nanny Wei, who accepted it.

After drinking half a cup, Nanny Wei rose to take her leave.

The Minister’s wife instructed the personal housekeeper to escort Nanny Wei out of the mansion.

Watching Nanny Wei leave without a backward glance, the housekeeper silently sneered, turning back inside.

Subsequently—

The news of Nanny Wei’s sudden death in the street reached Su Jin’s ears.

At the time, Su Jin was in the bamboo house, deliberating on the possibility of overthrowing the Empress in one strike with Nanny Wei’s testimony.

After all, with such a significant matter, the Empress would undoubtedly deny it to the end.

Upon hearing the news of Nanny Wei’s death, she immediately stood up.

Too abruptly, and a wave of dizziness almost made her lose her balance.

"Milady!" Xingxing exclaimed urgently.