Read Novel Full Chapter 2230: Not Giving In
Chapter 2230: Not Giving In
Nanny Ling lowered her head, not daring to breathe loudly.
She knew she was to blame for this. Her arrogance had backfired.
However, she hadn’t expected these people to be so bold. She also wanted to regain some face for her master. She thought that, as her master’s business, these people were just lowly servants and meant nothing. Even if her master beat some of them to death, Ms. Qiao wouldn’t turn against her master because of it.
But who knew…
Nanny Ling instructed a young palace maid, “Go, get someone to come in and tidy up!”
The little palace maid timidly agreed and hurried out to call for help.
None of the servants and maidservants assigned to the inn paid attention to her. Everyone was busy and couldn’t leave their tasks.
The little palace maid didn’t dare to be as arrogant as Nanny Ling. Even if she did, it was useless if no one listened. She had no choice but to bite the bullet and report back.
Nanny Ling scolded her a few times, “You can’t even handle such a small matter!” She hit her twice to vent her anger but didn’t dare cause further trouble. She could only instruct the palace maids and eunuchs to tidy up the room.
Qiao Xuan instructed Lixia to deliver the compensation list while they cleaned up the place.
Not compensating? That was nothing, but they wouldn’t send new items over. Plus, their food quality would decrease since they’d deduct the compensation money.
In short, either you pay the compensation yourself, or if you want to renege, we’ll handle it our way.
Nanny Ling was furious and snapped, “Our Princess Consort is the Emperor’s concubine. The entire world belongs to the Emperor and the imperial family. What’s the big deal about smashing a few things? Do you want your madam to fuss over such trivial matters? Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?”
Lixia smiled and replied, “Our madam said we can’t waste things, especially not in Huaixi Province. If you’re not convinced, you can go back. As for the world, why don’t you go to the imperial palace in the capital and smash things there? That’s truly awe-inspiring!”
Consort Su rubbed her chest and took a deep breath. She wasn’t going to argue with this bitch! She wanted to see if Ms. Qiao would still refuse to see her.
Nanny Ling was also infuriated. The Emperor was the ultimate authority, but they dared to deny it! They even concocted so many unorthodox arguments. Sooner or later, they’d settle scores with them…
After Lixia left, Nanny Ling’s scalp went numb. She didn’t know how to report this to her master.
To her surprise, Consort Su didn’t say anything this time. She sneered as she flipped through the compensation list.
She threw the list to the ground and sneered. “Huaixi Province is so poor. Ms. Qiao is so mean and petty. I heard she’s the daughter of a concubine. No wonder she can’t show her face in proper society! It’s amusing how she keeps track of accounts so meticulously!”
Nanny Ling hurriedly smiled obsequiously. “Of course she’s not as good as Your Majesty. She’s not even worthy of carrying Your Majesty’s shoes. Your Majesty, then this—”
Consort Su gritted her teeth. “Isn’t it just a few thousand taels of silver? Since she wants it, just give it to her! I usually give more than this to any Tom, Dick, or Harry. It’s nothing!”
Nanny Ling heaved a sigh of relief. “Yes, yes. Your Majesty, you’re so magnanimous that others can’t compare to you. I’ll send someone with the silver right away.”