Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 909: Chapter 820: Unwilling to Be a Slave 40

Lan Ying was momentarily taken aback by Nangong Shuangshuang’s abrupt halt and question. She stopped her attempt to rush outside. Seeing that she had stopped Lan Ying, Nangong Shuangshuang also breathed a sigh of relief.

She continued, ”Even if this matter was done by Nanny Yun alone, she couldn’t be the mastermind. If you alert Nanny Yun and fail to uncover the person behind the scenes, the Empress will always have an invisible and untouchable enemy lurking in the shadows, which is dangerous.

It’s like being watched by a viper but unable to capture its shadow, causing endless harm. Such a meticulous method of harm is beyond the means of an ordinary concubine. The person behind this must be highly powerful, and we must find a way to uncover their identity; the key to this matter lies with Nanny Yun.

But for Nanny Yun to do such a thing, she surely has a huge hold over those behind her, or maybe she stands to gain benefits that make her willing to take such a risk. If we can’t find a way to break through Nanny Yun’s psychological defenses in one stroke, we can’t move against her.

Moreover, we must also carefully study the situation with the Empress and prepare contingency plans to ensure her safety before taking action. This matter must remain secret until the truth is fully revealed.

If word gets out, the opponent might expose everything to involve the Emperor, who would then take Nanny Yun from the Yingyue Palace for interrogation.

Such a scenario introduces many variables, and the person behind the plot might seize the opportunity to silence Nanny Yun forever. To discover the truth, we must take action ourselves at Yingyue Palace and keep it secret.”

Nangong Shuangshuang’s analysis finally made Lan Ying realize the seriousness of the situation and understand that they couldn’t act impulsively. ”So, Shuangshuang, what should we do?” Lan Ying finally realized that impulsive actions wouldn’t work, so she had to ask Nangong Shuangshuang.

Nangong Shuangshuang calmly said, ”Wait for now. Wait for Chun Sheng to return and see what the Imperial Censor’s investigation into Nanny Yun’s family reveals before we proceed.”

Later, Chun Sheng, who had left the palace to gather information, finally returned with good news, indicating new developments in the situation.

The palace maids serving the Dragon Embryo were trained from a young age within the palace, but the nannies were recruited from among experienced midwives from the common people and then trained by the Imperial Physician and medical women.

These midwives differed from palace maids; they were not concerned about marriage or childbirth before being summoned into the palace. Instead, their family background purity and experience in caring for pregnant women and birthing skills were the focus.

Except when attending to the Dragon Embryo, these nannies were not allowed to leave the palace. Still, they had days off to reunite with their families and husbands when not on duty.

This was how Nanny Yun was recruited into the palace. She got married and had children outside the palace, earning money to support her family with her midwifery skills. Because of her exceptional birthing skills, Nanny Yun was specifically recruited and trained to serve the Dragon Embryo.

With no masters in the harem pregnant, Nanny Yun and the nannies dedicated to the Dragon Embryo lived a relaxed life, unlike the palace maids. They received palace allowances monthly, left the palace to reunite with family, and didn’t have to work because there were no pregnant masters in the palace.

Jing Jieyu’s unexpected pregnancy ended the leisurely days of Nanny Yun and her group. However, risk accompanied by benefits, even though attending to Jing Jieyu’s pregnancy was not easy, requiring dedicated effort for ten months: still, once Jing Jieyu gave birth, even to a princess, as long as she was healthy, those attending would be rewarded if it was a prince, the rewards might be more.

Logically, Nanny Yun should have wholeheartedly attended to Jing Jieyu for future benefits, rather than risk execution by plotting against Jing Jieyu. Previously, Gao Yan investigated Nanny Yun’s family but found no substantial Silver Coin, thus believing Nanny Yun to be above suspicion.

This time, however, Nangong Shuangshuang prompted Gao Yan to focus primarily on Nanny Yun, which revealed issues. Nanny Yun, with two sons and a daughter outside the palace, had transformed from ordinary commoners.

But just a month prior, Nanny Yun’s two sons suddenly became Ninth Grade small officials. Though the positions were minor, they concretely elevated the family from common status to one of officials.

Simultaneously, a month ago, Nanny Yun’s daughter was betrothed to the son of a Sixth Rank official, set to become the man’s legitimate wife in the future.

The matter is unusual: firstly, Nanny Yun’s sons suddenly obtaining official positions; if it weren’t for manipulation, Nangong Shuangshuang would stake her reputation on the improbability of it. Even a Ninth Grade official position requires literary accomplishments.

Although Nanny Yun’s sons were not illiterate, they only attended private school for a couple of months to avoid blindness, lacking student status and thus unable to become officials instantly.

Moreover, although Nanny Yun’s daughter marries into a lesser Sixth Rank family, it was highly mismatched unless she offered exceptional qualities, which she did not, according to Gao Yan’s investigation.

Gao Yan found Nanny Yun’s daughter plain in looks and talents, lacking any allure, making such a marriage improbable based on attraction or ability.

The sudden official status of her sons, a prosperous marriage for her daughter – these benefits outmatched Gold and Silver’s temptation, explaining Nanny Yun’s risky venture.

Equally, securing positions for someone barely literate isn’t easy, indicating power and influence from a significant background. This corroborates that the person plotting against Jing Jieyu is highly influential and powerful.

Nangong Shuangshuang let out a cold laugh, motioned for Chun Sheng to come closer, whispered instructions to him, and after Chun Sheng nodded seriously, he left the palace again.

After Chun Sheng departed, Nangong Shuangshuang and Lan Ying gathered everyone in Yingyue Palace for a briefing. Of course, this was just an excuse.

Ever since Jing Jieyu became pregnant, those serving her had been replaced by maids and nannies dedicated to the Dragon Embryo. Many became idle, so Nangong Shuangshuang and Lan Ying brought them together daily for motivational talks, emphasizing loyalty to their master and unity in work.

Indeed, Nangong Shuangshuang organized collective work; it allowed them to chat while working, speeding progress, and also kept everyone together, fostering lively discussions and reducing the risk of being exploited for bribery outside Yingyue Palace.