Chapter 203: Chapter 203

Jun Ning found Nanny Zhang, didn’t say much, and handed her a bag of gold leaves, saying, "Nanny Zhang, if you need money, just use this first."

Jun Ning never lacked money.

Although she had spent some silver at the palace gates earlier to stop Bei Xia’s envoy, after returning to the palace, the Emperor gave her generous rewards to make up for it.

She still remained a young rich lady.

Helping Nanny Zhang save her son was not an issue at all.

But how could Nanny Zhang be willing to accept?

"Princess, this money, this servant cannot accept; you should keep it well for your dowry." Nanny Zhang knew Jun Ning might not understand her next words, but she couldn’t help but say them, "Your Highness, don’t just look at how glorious you are right now, with the Emperor’s favor and the Crown Prince’s protection. But in the future? What if in the future your father and the Crown Prince can’t protect you? You’ll need money to do things in those times."

"Therefore, if you have money, you must save it well, use it in crucial times, and don’t spend lavishly on ordinary days."

"Nanny, helping you save your son is not a waste," Jun Ning said sternly.

If this money could save a person’s prospect and future, it would be a deed of boundless virtue.

Jun Ning did not consider herself as wasting money.

But Nanny Zhang resolutely refused to accept: "Princess, take your money back, by no means will this servant accept it."

Only at this moment did Jun Ning truly see the principled and dignified side of Nanny Zhang. No wonder sometimes her words were harsh, yet the Grand Empress Dowager was willing to keep her and have her serve closely. Chapters fırst released on 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥

Such a person wouldn’t be bought off by small benefits and was trustworthy.

"Really won’t accept it?" Jun Ning said, "Then I’ll go to my father and ask him to decide."

This favor, Jun Ning was determined to do.

The more Nanny Zhang refused, the stronger Jun Ning’s resolve to help became.

"Can’t do that, definitely can’t do that!" Nanny Zhang hurriedly stopped Jun Ning, "Your Highness, you absolutely cannot go. If you do, and the Emperor knows my son has encountered such a disgraceful thing, he might detest him. If so, it will be even harder for him to participate in the imperial exams and become an official in the future."

Who in this world does not like someone clean and pure, and free as the moonlight?

"Then accept this money."

But Nanny Zhang still wouldn’t agree.

Jun Ning could only say again, "If Nanny feels really uneasy about it, then repay me later with your monthly stipend; consider this money as a loan from me."

Nanny Zhang, hearing Jun Ning say this, finally agreed to accept the money, "Okay, this servant will definitely repay the Princess."

After receiving the money, Nanny Zhang did not delay, she hurriedly asked a Palace Attendant going out of the palace to help deliver the money to her son, so he could repay his father’s gambling debts.

As for how to prevent such things from happening again? She had no time to think; her worry now was whether the money was sent too late. After all, today was the fourteenth, and she didn’t know if her son had already been taken to Xianggu Hall?

Nanny Zhang was deeply worried.

Jun Ning suddenly asked, "Nanny Zhang, have you considered going out of the palace to see your son?" And then help her son completely break free from the fate of being threatened by his inept father.

The later words, Jun Ning would not say for the time being, and would wait until she thought of a solution before directly doing it out of the palace.

No need to say it now to make Nanny Zhang uneasy.

"Of course, but..." Nanny Zhang sighed, "Leaving the palace is not that easy."

"My Prince Consort’s full moon banquet is coming soon, I can take you out of the palace with me."

"Really?" Nanny Zhang was incredulous.

Jun Ning said, "Naturally it’s true. If Nanny doesn’t believe, I will go to ask the Grand Empress Dowager to borrow you."

The Empress Dowager originally intended to find someone reliable to take care of Jun Ning, but hadn’t found an appropriate one. When Jun Ning came to borrow Nanny Zhang, saying she would take her out of the palace at the National Guardian General’s son’s full moon banquet for care.

The Empress Dowager’s heart immediately found her choice.

When Nanny Zhang gets fierce, everyone is afraid, plus she’s as loyal-hearted, loving the Princess dearly. Therefore, she’s the most suitable person to take care of Jun Ning, and only with her care could the Empress Dowager feel reassured.

The Empress Dowager did not hesitate and immediately bestowed Nanny Zhang upon Jun Ning, giving many instructions to Nanny Zhang about taking care of Jun Ning.

Although Nanny Zhang was reluctant, the arrangement of her master, she had to comply.

Thus Jun Ning took Nanny Zhang back to Weiyang Palace, quietly waiting for her Prince Consort’s delayed full moon banquet to arrive.

During this time, she heard that after Bei Xia and East Chu’s bet failed, due to painful regret, they didn’t offer the three cities they had boldly promised. However, Bei Xia voluntarily opened border trade, allowing commercial caravans between the two nations to pass in and out, and reduced taxes.

Emperor Yongning didn’t know what he was thinking, why he left the three cities alone, and easily agreed to such an exchange?

Jun Ning couldn’t understand.

But she soon heard discussions from neighboring countries about this matter.

Bei Xia deliberately provoked East Chu, and boldly gambled with three cities, but after losing, refused to admit, truly lacking credibility.

Such a country is unworthy of cooperation, transaction, or trade discussion.

Suddenly, many countries’ business trades stopped due to this matter.

Bei Xia, entering winter, already lacked grain, and suddenly no other countries were willing to sell grain to them, making their days extremely difficult.

Every industry also showed signs of depression due to the sudden grain shortage.

It can be said, despite Bei Xia saving the three cities this time, they still didn’t avoid a heavily damaging ending.

This is the consequence of not fulfilling promises!

After hearing such discussions, Jun Ning seemed to somewhat understand the reason Emperor Yongning so easily gave up the three cities.

What exactly was the reason?