Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 907: Chapter 818: Unwilling to Be a Slave 38

Now thinking back, Nangong Shuangshuang felt something was amiss. There were two nannies and ten palace maids in total taking care of Jing Jieyu’s dragon embryo. Among so many people, while the others were more concerned about Jing Jieyu herself, their meticulous oversight of objects and utensils was inevitable, but it couldn’t surpass the concern for Jing Jieyu herself.

Therefore, when Nangong Shuangshuang investigated other items, even including those managed by Nanny Yun—apart from this particular tea set—it was relatively easy. However, this tea set was monitored with exceptional rigor by Nanny Yun, more so than her watch over Jing Jieyu, which seemed rather off.

Nangong Shuangshuang decided to find an opportunity to inspect this tea set. However, since the last time Nangong Shuangshuang got close to it, Nanny Yun seemed to have become more vigilant, guarding it even more closely. For the moment, Nangong Shuangshuang found no opportunity to approach and inspect it.

To avoid alerting Nanny Yun, Nangong Shuangshuang dared not rush in. But she could conduct a detailed and thorough investigation of Nanny Yun’s family outside the palace. Consequently, she sent Chun Sheng on another visit to the Left Imperial Censor’s Mansion.

This time, Nangong Shuangshuang instructed Chun Sheng to pass a message to Gao Yan, emphasizing not to focus on monetary affairs, but to scrutinize all matters, big or small, down to the smallest details. For his daughter’s sake, Gao Yan wouldn’t mind taking extra time on the investigation.

As for the tea cups that she couldn’t approach, there was one person who could easily obtain them, so Nangong Shuangshuang summoned Lan Ying.

The next day, Jing Jieyu, as usual, used her favorite white porcelain cup to mix honey water to drink. After Nanny Yun prepared the honey water with a spoon, she handed it to Jing Jieyu with both hands.

Jing Jieyu took the cup, but accidentally dropped it, shattering it on the ground. Due to the sudden incident, the people around Jing Jieyu didn’t react in time.

When everyone finally reacted, Nanny Sun, who was also responsible for taking care of the dragon embryo, immediately rushed to check if Jing Jieyu was startled and whether the dragon embryo was unharmed.

Nanny Yun, on the other hand, felt a jolt in her heart, and immediately squatted down to pick up the broken white porcelain cup, wrapping it with a handkerchief.

Jing Jieyu looked down at Nanny Yun with a somewhat cold gaze, but still politely said, ”Such matters don’t need to trouble you, Nanny Yun. Let the servants clean it up.”

Nanny Yun picked up all the porcelain shards, wrapped them in a handkerchief, and respectfully said to Jing Jieyu, ”It’s nothing for me to bend down and tidy up in front of you. Have you been frightened, Your Highness? Is there anything uncomfortable?”

”There’s nothing wrong with me, Nanny Yun. No need to worry. Please hand those shattered porcelain pieces to the little palace maid to throw away. Don’t hold onto them, the shards are sharp and it wouldn’t be good if you accidentally cut your hand.”

”Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern, but I’ve already picked them up, so there’s no need for the little palace maid to take them away. I happen to be going to the small kitchen to check if Your Highness’s soup is ready; I can dispose of them on the way,” Nanny Yun replied, using the excuse of checking on Jing Jieyu’s nourishing soup to withdraw from the main hall.

As Jing Jieyu watched Nanny Yun’s retreating figure, her expression turned grim. Earlier, she had received a subtle hint from Lan Ying to break one of her honey-drinking cups. Lan Ying had used a very hidden method of signaling. If Jing Jieyu hadn’t known her close servant so well, she might not have understood what Lan Ying meant.

The discreet reminder from Lan Ying made Jing Jieyu’s heart skip a beat with a bad premonition, prompting her to intentionally break the cup and immediately observe the reactions of those around her.

Through this observation, Jing Jieyu discovered a problem. After the cup broke, Nanny Sun and the palace maids’ first reactions were to check on her, which was normal, because her pregnancy concerned their heads, naturally requiring caution in every movement.

However, only Nanny Yun’s behavior was unusual. Her first reaction wasn’t to check if Jing Jieyu was okay or if the dragon embryo was affected. Instead, she immediately focused on the broken cup, persistently refusing to hand over the shards to others. Jing Jieyu was certain there was a serious problem with Nanny Yun.

The thought that Nanny Yun was serving her dragon embryo made Jing Jieyu anxious and uneasy. Knowing someone close to her had hidden malicious intentions was terrifying, making her shiver just thinking about it.

Jing Jieyu feared Nanny Yun wanted to harm her unborn child. Coupled with her constant discomfort during this period, her mind couldn’t help but wander into wild thoughts.

Fortunately, Jing Jieyu remained composed despite being caught in storms before, maintaining a calm attitude, barely suppressing herself as she continued to wait and see what Nanny Yun was up to.

After leaving the main hall, Nanny Yun walked unhurriedly to the northwest corner of Yingyue Palace, where there was a small kitchen carved out of a makeshift storeroom.

In the small kitchen, a chef from the Food Bureau, skilled in soup making, was stationed there permanently, along with two assistants. This place was specially decreed by the Emperor for Jing Jieyu, so she could always have nutritious soup during her pregnancy.

Nanny Yun had mentioned that she needed to check if Jing Jieyu’s soup was ready because the small kitchen constantly brewed over ten types of nourishing soups daily. Her excuse was perfect, with no risk of being debunked.

Not far from the small kitchen, there was a small pond with a dozen fish in it, originally intended for viewing in Yingyue Palace.

After Jing Jieyu became pregnant, fish soup became an essential part of the diet. To ensure she always had fresh fish for soup, they bred a dozen fish there, under special care to ensure their vitality, allowing for immediate use whenever needed.

Nanny Yun walked briskly to the pond. The pond was deep, with green water. After ensuring no one was around, she took out the handkerchief-wrapped shards from her sleeve and quickly tossed them into the pond.

The handkerchief carrying the broken porcelain shards made a slight sound as it hit the water, disappearing into the green depths. Watching the handkerchief vanish, Nanny Yun finally breathed easy and turned to enter the small kitchen.

After a while, Nanny Yun emerged again, carrying a small tray with a tiny white porcelain jar, and hurried towards the main hall.