25 To Enter the Palace (1/2)

Nangong Yue meaningfully looked at Bai Muxiao and her first aunt Nangong Yun. She thought to herself, Eldest Aunt and cousin are indeed well-informed. Once they heard that the palace order had been issued, they rushed over so quickly.

And her good cousin, her skin was really thick. She looked so calm as if she had completely forgotten what happened half a month ago. This was truly a skill!

Nangong Yue acted as if she didn't hear her. She simply bowed towards the Old Madame and said, ”Thank you, Grandmother for your generosity.” Subsequently, she calmly walked to the side of the Old Madame and sat down.

”Good girl.” The Old Madame patted the back of Nangong Yue's hand with a look of affection.

For a moment, the others all had different expressions. Only Madame Lin revealed a smile, from the bottom of her heart, feeling joy for her daughter having been favored by her mother-in-law.

Although Nangong Yue had ill will in her heart, she was not stupid enough to reject the Old Madame's affection in front of everyone.

Instead, she sat obediently with an appearance of being overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. If she wanted to gain recognition and status in this family, the Old Madame's ”affection” was also very necessary.

The Old Madame smiled in satisfaction and continued, ”Since Yue'er has come, I have something to say.”

”The empress of the palace sent a decree this morning,” Old Madame spoke slowly, her tone filled with unconcealable pride. ”With the empress's grace, she announced that the Nangong Family's women will enter the palace.”

With that, she patted Nangong Cheng and Nangong Yue who were sitting beside her, ”Cheng'er, Yue'er, in three days, the two of you will follow me and Madame Zhao into the palace.”

The Old Madame's tone sounded amiable, but it was unquestionable. In her eyes, this was a great honor, how could she allow others to reject it?

”Thank you, Grandmother.” Nangong Cheng bowed gracefully with a slight smile on her face, exuding the noble dignity of a lady.

The others had ugly expressions on their faces, including Bai Muxiao.

Nangong Yue couldn't help but smile sarcastically as she thought, ”Cousin Xiao Xiao, could it be that you think Grandmother will bring you into the palace?”

”Thank you, Grandmother!” Nangong Yue purposely put on a happy expression. ”It's truly granddaughter's fortune to be able to enter the palace and take a look.”

In reality, Nangong Yue was also surprised that the Old Madame would bring her into the palace. In her previous life, the Old Madame had also accepted the decree to enter the palace, but only Madame Zhao and her eldest cousin, Nangong Cheng were allowed to enter the palace.

Moreover, she remembered that it should have been another half a month before the Old Madame entered the palace in her previous life, but her current life had been brought forward. It seemed that the Linglong Ginseng still had the effect that the Old Madame wanted.

Nangong Yue pursed her lips and smiled, but her smile contained a coldness that only she could understand.

Does Grandmother think that it will make me feel grateful for this little favor? She would never forget how her grandmother had ignored her severe illness and refused to return the Linglong Ginseng.

In this family, how could there be any affection between ancestors? There were only benefits.

”Grandmother, Grandmother.” The third wife's first son, Nangong Hao, suddenly scurried to the front of the Old Madame with his legs crossed. He said innocently and cutely, ”What is the Imperial Palace like? Can you bring Hao'er and fourth sister with you? ”

The Old Madame didn't say anything and only glanced at them with a smile that wasn't a smile.

”Hao-ge, don't be naughty.” A gentle male voice suddenly sounded out. It was the main branch's eldest son, Nangong Feng. He was already thirteen years old. With a face as fair as jade and a gentle and refined demeanor, he wore a moon-white robe and looked just like an elegant and refined young master.