Qingyang Princess frowned. Just as she was about to ask Rong Momo to speak plainly, her precious baby's inner voice sounded again.
[If you're not enthusiastic about gossip, there's something wrong with your head!]
[Luckily, This Baby has the Gua Gua System, hehe, so I don't care about Rong Momo's little tidbits.]
A smile touched Qingyang Princess's lips as she gently stroked her belly. Precious baby, keep talking. Mother wants to hear you share some big gossip.
Perhaps it was the telepathic connection between mother and daughter, or perhaps the Little Ginseng Sprite was simply a gossip-loving expert who held nothing back.
[Aiya, Shadow One is an unparalleled romantic, and the person he likes is Mother's maid, Meilan. It's just a pity that while the gentleman is in love, the young lady has yet to open her heart.]
[Speaking of which, after Mother's 'One Corpse, Two Lives' tragedy, Rong Momo and the four maidservants quickly figured out the truth and immediately wanted to avenge Mother. Unfortunately, that scum man had long since arranged for a large number of martial arts experts.]
[Not only did he take control of everyone in the Princess Mansion, but he also imprisoned Rong Momo and the other four, torturing them viciously.]
[Shadow One led the Shadow Guards on a killing spree, breaking through layer after layer of encirclement to rescue Rong Momo and the others. But the place was already filled with traps, just waiting for them to walk into the net.]
[In the very end, the Shadow Guards, along with Rong Momo and the five of them, were trapped in a cage and died, pierced by a volley of arrows. Their deaths were extremely tragic. It was truly a tale that would make any who saw it grieve and any who heard it weep.]
[As for Shadow One, from beginning to end, he firmly shielded Meilan behind him. Even at the moment of his death, he was still calling Meilan's name.]
[And it was only at that moment that Meilan realized Shadow One's feelings for her. Before she died, she tightly clutched Shadow One's hand. I suppose she must have had feelings for him in her heart as well.]
Guagua pretended to wipe away tears with a small handkerchief. [Sob, sob, this scene is so moving, Guagua wants to cry.]
There was no helping it. Her master, Ranran, not only loved to consume gossip but also enjoyed watching her role-play, or even direct and act out scenes herself.
Sigh, life isn't easy. Guagua sighed!
Luo Ranran glanced with satisfaction at Guagua in her mind, then gently tapped Qingyang Princess with her little foot as a sign of reward.
[Phew, luckily my mother is smart and has now seen through the scum man's scheme. I imagine she won't repeat the same mistakes and relive the tragic ending from the book.]
[And Rong Momo and the Shadow Guards who are loyal to Mother, they are all faithful and reliable people. I hope they can all have a good end and a beautiful conclusion in this life.]
[As for Shadow One and Meilan, you two are a match made in heaven! You'd better lock it down for This Baby. After This Baby is born, I will definitely add bricks and tiles to the path of your love.]
The Little Ginseng Sprite spread her hands, shrugged, and let out a long sigh.
[Sigh, this family would truly fall apart without This Baby!]
Qingyang Princess: … My precious baby is right. This family would indeed fall apart without you. You are Mother's great lucky star.
At this thought, Qingyang Princess looked at Rong Momo and the other four with a complicated expression, feeling both moved and guilty. It was all because she had been blind and foolish that they would have met such a tragic end.
Fortunately, there was still time to change everything.
Qingyang Princess suppressed the look in her eyes and said with a smile, "Momo, don't keep us in suspense. Although Shadow One doesn't smile or talk much, this Princess can see that he's a good man who will dote on his wife. Whoever marries him will surely be happy and blessed."
Although she couldn't directly matchmake Shadow One and Meilan, she could do it step by step.
She understood the girl Meilan. Wasn't it just because Shadow One was too cold? Only by subtly changing her way of thinking could she get Meilan to properly see Shadow One's good qualities.
This matchmaker, she was determined to be.
Qingyang Princess then looked at Meilan. "Meilan, this Princess can see that Shadow One treats you with particular difference. You're of age now, and it's time to consider marriage.
If you have no feelings for Shadow One, then let him give up on you sooner rather than later. Don't hold him back from finding someone else.
If you are interested in him, this Princess will personally preside over your wedding and give you a generous dowry. Rest assured, this Princess will absolutely not treat you unfairly."
Meilan shot to her feet, her eyes wide.
"Your Highness, are you saying… the person Shadow One likes is this servant?"
It was simply too incredible.
Qingyang Princess let out a chuckle, her tone certain. "Yes, Shadow One has feelings for you. Anyone with eyes can see it. It's natural for men and women to marry when they come of age, so you don't need to feel embarrassed."
"I… I…" Meilan stammered, unable to get a single word out, her face flushing as red as a monkey's bottom.
How should she put it? She didn't really have any feelings for Shadow One at the moment, but upon suddenly hearing that he liked her, her heart couldn't stop racing.
It was a little unbelievable, a little happy, and a little exciting, greatly satisfying her vanity as a young woman.
The feeling was very peculiar, but all in all, she didn't dislike it, nor was she repulsed by Shadow One's affection.
Furong, Mudan, and Yulan quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness Shadow One didn't like them.
Rong Momo smiled and poked Meilan's forehead. "Aiyo, don't be shy now. Your little face is about to turn into a red lantern."
"Aiya, Momo!" Meilan stomped her foot shyly. Teased like this by Rong Momo, her tense body gradually relaxed.
Qingyang Princess smiled gently. "Meilan, this Princess will not interfere too much in your romantic affairs. Whether you and Shadow One can end up together is a matter between the two of you. Regardless of the outcome, this Princess will choose to respect and bless you."
Meilan was moved to the verge of tears. "Thank you, Your Highness. To be able to serve Your Highness is the greatest fortune of this servant's life."
Qingyang Princess's gaze was gentle, her eyes and brows constantly holding a contented smile. "Having you all is this Princess's fortune as well."
After speaking, Qingyang Princess looked seriously at Furong and the other two. "Like Meilan, if you meet someone you like, tell this Princess. As long as the feelings are mutual, this Princess will personally preside over your wedding and give you a generous dowry."
It wasn't surprising that she was speaking so clearly.
She was afraid that as her actions became more and more unhinged in the future, it would indirectly affect the dispositions of her head maidservants, who might suddenly try to force a relationship on her. How embarrassing would that be!
It was better for everyone—for me, for you, for all of us—to have things stated plainly.
Furong and the other two felt their noses tingle, and they too were moved to the verge of tears.
Sob, sob, why can't a wonderful lady like our Princess find a Princess Consort who will dote on and love her?
Finally, Qingyang Princess looked at the beaming Rong Momo. "Momo, you…"
"Your Highness." Rong Momo was instantly flustered, waving her hands frantically. "Oh, Your Highness, please don't ask this servant to find a man and get married. This servant has long said that I will not discuss marriage in this life. I only wish to stay by your side and serve you for a lifetime."
Besides, she was already in her thirties. Who would be interested in an old woman like her?
More importantly, there was no man in her heart.
"Pfft!" Qingyang Princess couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.
"Momo, you've misunderstood this Princess. This Princess just wanted you to handle a matter."
The Four Maidservants Mei Lan couldn't help but chuckle as well. The ever-composed and steady Rong Momo also had moments where she embarrassed herself!
Rong Momo's old face flushed red, so embarrassed she could have dug a two-bedroom apartment out of the floor. Fortunately, she had always been thick-skinned.
"Hehe, please forgive me, Your Highness. It's all this servant's fault for being presumptuous."
As she spoke, Rong Momo pretended to pat her own cheek and continued, "Your Highness, what matter do you have for this servant to handle?"
Qingyang Princess's eyes turned cold, a murderous glint flashing within them. Of course, it was about how to punish that scum man, An Dongzhang.
"Momo, first, you will do this…"
Luo Ranran listened with great enthusiasm. [Aiya, Mother is so naughty, but This Baby likes it.]
Qingyang Princess: … As long as my baby likes it, Mother will continue to act unhinged and strive to become even naughtier.