Chapter 122 Luo Junhe Loses Faith in Nanny Xu
Chapter 122 Luo Junhe Loses Faith in Nanny Xu
Chapter 122: Luo Junhe Becomes Disillusioned with Nanny Xu
This was simply what a servant was supposed to do.
Even if it hadn’t been her, any other palace maid or eunuch passing by would have jumped in without hesitation to save someone.
She had never thought of claiming credit.
In truth, Nanny Shen—the real rescuer—performed her good deed and departed without seeking fame, concealing her merit entirely. She never took Luo Junhe’s rescue to heart, nor did she, like Nanny Xu, exploit it to manipulate or guilt-trip him.
Compared to Nanny Shen, Nanny Xu’s conduct appeared malicious and calculating.
After learning the full details from Luo Qingge, Ji Yuntang grew increasingly furious; her face flushed with anger, and she finally slammed the table, declaring:
“Third Sister-in-law, this Nanny Xu is utterly despicable! How dare she exploit Third Brother’s kindness to commit such an act?”
“If Third Brother discovers that it wasn’t Nanny Xu who saved him—but Nanny Shen—and that Nanny Xu has deceived him for eighteen years, how utterly heartbroken he’ll be!”
At the thought, Luo Qingge felt a wave of gloom descend upon her.
To see one’s life-saving benefactor transformed into a personal enemy—who could accept that so easily?
Yet Ji Yuntang remained unperturbed. Calmly, she replied, “Qingge, don’t worry. Your Third Brother isn’t so fragile. He has stared death in the face—why would something as trivial as Nanny Xu’s deception trouble him?”
Over this period, Ji Yuntang had subtly eroded his trust in Nanny Xu, preparing him mentally.
Now it seemed she had succeeded—at least she had taken precautions.
Since Nanny Xu was not his benefactor, whether she were executed outright or severely punished, neither Luo Junhe nor Ji Yuntang would bear any psychological burden.
After a moment’s reflection, Luo Qingge conceded Ji Yuntang was right.
“You’re absolutely right, Third Sister-in-law. My Third Brother is an upright man and a true hero—how could he possibly waste energy on such a base servant? Don’t soil your hands with this, Third Sister-in-law. I’ll send someone to kill her immediately.”
Luo Qingge turned to leave, but a slender hand seized her wrist. Ji Yuntang’s voice turned icy.
“Qingge, I have my own plans for Nanny Xu. A swift, painless death would be far too merciful. She must pay the price she truly deserves.”
“Then I’ll follow your lead, Third Sister-in-law. If you need any assistance, just come to the palace and find me.”
Luo Qingge nodded, then unfastened a jade-green pendant from her waist and handed it over. One side bore an exquisitely carved qilin; the other, the character *Ge* (歌).
“Third Sister-in-law, this is my token. Should you ever need to enter the palace in the future, simply present this jade pendant—no one will dare impede you.”
Ji Yuntang offered a faint smile. She had to admit, this item would indeed prove useful—making her palace visits far more convenient.
“Then I’ll accept it.”
They chatted a while longer until Linglan called from outside: “Princess, it’s growing late. We should return to the palace, or the Empress will grow anxious.”
Luo Qingge pouted reluctantly. She didn’t want to leave—she longed to continue conversing with her third sister-in-law.
Ji Yuntang blinked, a knowing smile playing on her lips.
“Qingge, go back. Don’t you have a date with Heir Xie tomorrow?”
Luo Qingge suddenly slapped her forehead.
Oh—right! How could she have forgotten?
She still needed to devise a plausible excuse to persuade the Empress to let her leave the palace tomorrow!
“Then, Third Sister-in-law, I’ll take my leave. Please tell Third Brother I’ll visit him again soon.”
“Very well.” Ji Yuntang nodded and personally escorted Luo Qingge out of the manor.
Only after the carriage vanished from sight did she return to Prince Ye’s Manor.
Yaoniang had already awakened. Ji Yuntang went to check on her, issued some instructions, and directed Tao Zhi to care for her diligently.
Then she made her way to Luo Junhe’s chamber.
The moment she entered, his deep, resonant, slightly nasal voice greeted her.
“Ah Tang, have Princess Jiu and Heir Xie already departed?”
“Yes—I’ve just seen Qingge off.”
Ji Yuntang replied—and a visible smile broke across Luo Junhe’s face.
Gone? Excellent!
He had waited six long hours—and at last, they were gone.
He’d feared Luo Qingge would cling to and pester his beloved Princess Consort, preventing her from coming to him.
But Ji Yuntang saw right through him. She probed gently, “Ah He, you seem remarkably pleased that Qingge has left?”
Luo Junhe swiftly wiped the smile from his face and answered solemnly, “Princess Jiu is the Empress’s cherished daughter. I was merely concerned that if she stayed too long at Prince Ye’s Manor, the Empress might grow anxious.”
Ji Yuntang was speechless.
She wouldn’t believe a word of it.
The lingering smile on his lips told a far different story.
Still, she chose not to expose him.
It was merely a petty little game men played to vie for attention—how could she possibly fail to see through it all?
Recalling the matter at hand, Ji Yuntang immediately sat beside his bed.
“By the way, Ah He, there’s something important I need to tell you.”
Hearing the gravity in her tone, Luo Junhe knew this was serious—likely concerning Nanny Xu.
As he suspected, Ji Yuntang lowered her voice and said, “Ah He, I asked Qingge to investigate the pouch. The pouch you possess doesn’t belong to Nanny Xu at all—it belongs to Nanny Shen, the Empress’s personal attendant.”
Luo Junhe’s heart lurched at the news, and his brow furrowed deeply.
“Ah Tang—do you mean the person who leapt into the water to save me back then wasn’t Nanny Xu, but Nanny Shen?”
Ji Yuntang nodded and recounted what Luo Qingge had told her, choosing her words with meticulous care.
The more Luo Junhe listened, the darker his expression grew.
He had been only four years old at the time. Though he had summoned Nanny Xu to verify the matter back then, he had still failed to see through the scheming of the palace women.
Luo Junhe was young and never thought to question it, but if his mother, Consort Li, had been willing to help him look into it, Nanny Xu would not have succeeded, and things would not have come to this.
However, what Luo Junhe least expected was that the person who jumped into the water to save him that day was actually Nanny Shen, who served the Empress.
He had met Nanny Shen a few times in the palace; she looked kind and gentle, as gentle as a stream, and was more approachable than Nanny Xu.
But each time they only exchanged a brief greeting. Nanny Xu was very respectful when she saw him, but she never mentioned having saved him.
Thinking of this, Luo Junhe spoke through gritted teeth.
"Ah Tang," he said, "Nanny Xu has a venomous heart. I cannot keep her any longer. She deserves to die a thousand times!"
He had tolerated Nanny Xu because of her life-saving grace and his promise to support her in her old age—the combination of these two reasons.
Now that the life-saving grace was gone, and Nanny Xu's deeds had come to light, Luo Junhe had no more patience or tolerance left for her.
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