Song Chaoyu knew that he was clear about everything in his heart.
As long as he did not show any bias towards this wet nurse, Song Chaoyu would have the confidence to say, "That's good. When we return from Haizhou, I will take care of her myself, and you don't need to worry about anything."
Mu Changxi naturally believed that Song Chaoyu would do it.
Song Chaoyu hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something to Mu Changxi.
But she was afraid...
Mu Changxi also saw Song Chaoyu's worried look and asked, "Ayu, if you have something to say, why don't you just say it?"
Song Chaoyu remembered that in her previous life, the disaster relief in Haizhou was not handled by Mu Changxi or the Crown Prince. Instead, a counselor under the Crown Prince went to represent him, and the final outcome...
Naturally, with the interference of Prince Ning, they made a mess of the disaster relief. The Crown Prince was reprimanded by the Emperor, and it was Prince Ning who came forward to "clean up the mess."
Moreover, in her previous life, the Crown Prince had also caused an unbearable scandal in the capital by "visiting brothels at night."
Now Song Chaoyu knew that the Crown Prince was probably framed in her previous life.
Since it had come to this point, she naturally had to remind Mu Changxi, "If you see the Crown Prince, remember to tell him not to run around during this time, especially to stay away from those places of pleasure and indulgence. Otherwise, you might attract trouble, which would be bad."
Song Chaoyu's words made Mu Changxi stunned, "Ayu, do you know something?"
Song Chaoyu didn't want to hide it from Mu Changxi, but how could she explain it to him?
She just lowered her head, "If you believe me, then just inform the Crown Prince like this."
She didn't want to say it, and Mu Changxi didn't ask further.
He just nodded and said seriously to Song Chaoyu, "I will convey your words to my Imperial Brother, the Crown Prince, truthfully. Don't worry."
Actually, Song Chaoyu had nothing to worry about.
She said to Mu Changxi, "Then let's pack our things and prepare to go to Haizhou?"
Mu Changxi used to think that Song Chaoyu was a bit hesitant and not so decisive.
For some reason, seeing her like this, Mu Changxi felt an indescribable discomfort in his heart. "Ayu, don't rush. Even if we have to go, we still need to go to the palace."
Yes, they were not in the manor now.
They had to go to the palace to bid farewell to the Emperor and the Imperial Consort, and naturally, they would also meet others.
—
Actually, when the Song family's old madam learned that Song Chaoyu was going to Haizhou with Mu Changxi, she was still a little uneasy.
Everyone knew that Haizhou was currently suffering from a disaster, and whoever went there would have a difficult task.
But the old madam was always wise and righteous. She only cautioned Song Chaoyu to be careful in Haizhou and gave her some personal money.
This made Song Chaoyu a little embarrassed, "Grandmother, what are you doing? I have enough money! Just wait for me to bring you specialties from Haizhou, don't worry about anything else!"
"Take it!"
Unexpectedly, the Song family's old madam was also stubborn and insisted on giving the bank note to Song Chaoyu, "Just take it if I tell you to. And there's one more thing I want to remind you of."
The old madam's brow furrowed, "What is going on between you and Prince Ning's manor now? Prince Ning is now in opposition to the Crown Prince, and I heard that Prince Chang is on the Crown Prince's side?"
The old madam's eyes were serious, and Song Chaoyu naturally knew what she was thinking.
She still held back some information and only said to the old madam, "The Prince has had a close relationship with the Crown Prince since childhood. And the Prince always feels that the Crown Prince is the rightful heir. But we have no grievances with Prince Ning's manor."
"Alas—how could this be?"
The old madam touched her forehead, "Now Jiaojiao is the Princess of Prince Ning, and you are the Princess of Prince Chang. Are the two of you really going to reach a point of irreconcilable conflict? Now that you are going to Haizhou, you must be careful! I also advise you, don't take the official road. Take the merchant road, it's the same!"
Since they were both her granddaughters, the old madam could only say so much.
Song Chaoyu was already very grateful to the old madam and nodded with a smile, "I understand, Grandmother, don't worry! I will return safely and bring you back a complete Fourth Sister!"
"Pah, pah, pah! Aren't you afraid of bad luck when you speak? What do you mean by not complete?"
The old madam gently tapped Song Chaoyu's forehead.
The grandmother and granddaughter talked intimately for a while longer before letting Song Chaoyu leave.
—
Next, they had to go to the palace to bid farewell.
Song Chaoyu, being a lady, only needed to meet the Empress and the Imperial Consort.
Who knew that as soon as she came out of the Dengque Hall, the Emperor sent a message saying that he wanted to see Song Chaoyu.
Song Chaoyu asked the messenger and learned that Mu Changxi had been summoned by the Empress Dowager, so she was the only one going to see the Emperor.
In fact, since their marriage, Song Chaoyu had not seen the Emperor many times.
Although the Emperor doted on Mu Changxi, he always disliked Song Chaoyu. Perhaps the Emperor felt that Song Chaoyu, being the daughter of an outsider, was not worthy of Mu Changxi.
Today, being summoned so suddenly, Song Chaoyu naturally put in her utmost effort.
Following the scent of dragon's breath incense, she slowly walked into the hall and saw the Emperor leaning by the desk, holding his forehead as if he had a headache.
He exuded a sense of fatigue, but when facing Song Chaoyu, he was full of authority, "Enough, no need for excessive ceremony, just rise. This time Prince Chang is going to Haizhou, and you are to accompany him to take care of him. Do you have any complaints in your heart?"
Wasn't the Emperor digging a pit for himself?
Song Chaoyu shook her head, "Your Majesty is joking. It is my duty to serve His Highness Prince Chang. To be able to travel through the country with His Highness, how could I have any complaints?"
"Heh—"
The Emperor smiled insincerely, "No wonder even the Imperial Consort praises you repeatedly. So you are also eloquent."
Song Chaoyu did not say much, knowing that if the Emperor disliked her, the more she spoke, the more mistakes she would make.
She heard the Emperor continue to ask Song Chaoyu, "I heard that on that day, the Empress Dowager wanted to bestow several people to serve Prince Chang in his manor, but you politely declined them all?"
Did he come for this matter?
Song Chaoyu quickly explained, "Your Majesty, please be clear. At that time, His Highness and I had just gotten married, and everything in the manor had not yet been settled. I—"
"Enough, no need to say more."
However, the Emperor did not listen to Song Chaoyu's explanation. He waved his hand, "Now I am worried about Prince Chang's health, and considering that the journey to Haizhou is long, with only you by his side, I fear it may not be appropriate."
He clapped his hands, and a female official walked slowly from behind to in front of Song Chaoyu.
The Emperor then said, "Her name is Xiang Rui, and she is a female official who serves me."