Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite
Chapter 27 The Direct Disciple

Chapter 27: Chapter 27 The Direct Disciple

She just never thought that such fabric would be found in the palace.

Half-believing and half-doubting, she opened her mouth to ask.

"Nanny Fan, this fabric isn’t prepared for someone else, is it?"

For someone else, she feared the most that it was reserved for the palace attendants. If someone caught wind of this, that she was using fabric meant for palace attendants to make sleepwear for the Emperor, she feared she would be sent to the Cold Palace to live out her days within half a day.

She didn’t enter the palace to end up in the Cold Palace, so it’s best to be cautious in everything.

Nanny Fan smiled; she had experienced many things, naturally understanding the implied meaning.

"Rest assured, mistress, the fabrics I brought today are meant for nobles, and this silk is likewise a tribute, just less eye-catching among the various materials."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi was relieved.

After all, would the Silk Repository Chief really bring over fabric meant for palace attendants to use for clothing? He must not be longing for his life that much!

"With Nanny Fan’s words, I’m much more at ease."

Afterward, Nanny Fan brought over a bundle of matching silk threads, including lake blue and sky blue, all in rather plain colors, which are most suitable for complementing that silk.

She also handed over a piece of paper.

"Here are the measurements for Your Majesty’s sleepwear, specially obtained from the embroidery workshop before I came, thinking it might be of use to you."

Lin Wanyi’s impression of palace staff improved once more.

Each possesses a brilliant mind; they not only provided the requested fabric but also delivered so much more.

Everything proved useful and was perfectly matched. _{f r\eew,eb novel.c(o)(m)}

"Nanny Fan, your perceptive thoughts, I hereby thank you."

"No need for thanks, mistress, before I entered the palace, I spent time at Yunxiu Pavilion, so I feel quite destined to meet you."

Yunxiu Pavilion was Lin Wanyi’s maternal grandfather’s enterprise.

It holds considerable fame in Shengjing City and Jiangnan, producing embroideresses of outstanding talent, so it is not surprising to be selected into the palace.

Only Lin Wanyi hadn’t expected to encounter an acquaintance here.

Thus, alongside her surprise, there was a hint of joy.

"So Nanny Fan came from Yunxiu Pavilion, what a fortunate coincidence."

Their words were implicit, but the meaning was clear.

Although the satin warehouse wasn’t a significant place in the palace, having such a person here was certainly a good thing for Lin Wanyi.

Chunqi, being perceptive, summoned the others to leave.

Leaving her mistress and Nanny Fan alone to speak.

To outsiders, Yunxiu Pavilion is said to be a Dong Family business, but it was actually left by the Du Family, her maternal grandmother’s family. It almost went bankrupt, but was revived by her great-grandmother, and over the generations has steadily prospered.

Thus, though Mrs. Dong is nominally just the main wife of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, she is in fact the head of Yunxiu Pavilion.

This, only close ones know.

"Do you know who Nanny Fan studied under? Which rank did she belong to?"

"Under Miss Du, of the Liu generation."

The Liu generation! Miss Du!

This Nanny Fan is unexpectedly...

"I failed to recognize, Nanny Fan is actually my maternal grandmother’s direct disciple!"

Nanny Fan’s eyes beamed with warmth, her gaze on Lin Wanyi tinged with affection.

She then adjusted her expression and handed Lin Wanyi a brass button with a coin pattern embroidered upon it.

This was something her maternal grandmother taught her to embroider, which outsiders scarcely know.

To receive this item indicates a significant connection to her maternal grandmother.

"Mistress, you flatter me. Thanks to the generous teaching of my teacher years ago, I excelled in the palace selection and earned Yunxiu Pavilion considerable reputation, though later... I failed to live up to my teacher’s cultivation."

Nanny Fan didn’t divulge any reasons, but Lin Wanyi knew, surely, she had been schemed against.

Otherwise, with Nanny Fan’s skills and abilities, how could she be stuck as a Chief in the small satin warehouse, at the very least, she should be head embroideress in the leading embroidery workshop!

But seeing she didn’t wish to elaborate, Lin Wanyi naturally refrained from asking more.

"So Nanny Fan came this time due to... my maternal grandmother’s request?"

"Mistress is indeed as intelligent as my teacher described. Half a month ago, while purchasing fabrics outside, I was invited by my teacher and learned that mistress had entered the palace, so she instructed me repeatedly to assist wherever possible."

Thinking of her maternal grandmother’s family, Lin Wanyi felt warmth in her heart.

"My maternal grandmother still cares for me as before, though it burdens her to worry about these matters, I feel somewhat guilty."

"Mistress, rest assured, I observe my teacher’s complexion and spirits are very good, surely blessed with a long life, albeit much concerned about you. Initially, I intended to find an opportunity to meet mistress, but then I encountered Xiao Luzi seeking fabric, prompting this visit to meet with you."

Nanny Fan appeared amiable and friendly.

"Though I’m not prominent in the harem, I do know a few inner details, so please don’t be formal with me."

After entering the palace, she had but one brother outside, working at the Dong Family.

Over the years, under Old Master Dong’s support, not only has he married and had children, but now has a business, living a prosperous life.

Thus, whether for the affection towards her teacher, or for her brother’s future, she would sincerely support Lin Wanyi.

Lin Wanyi returned her smile and said.

"Since Nanny Fan says so, I won’t be formal. The palace is lively yet quiet, having your words, I feel much more at ease."

Nanny Fan wasn’t one for pleasantries; sincerity was paramount.

The two chatted about Yunxiu Pavilion and other matters for quite some time.

Had it not been against palace protocol, Lin Wanyi might have insisted Nanny Fan stay for dinner.

Once Xiao Luzi respectfully saw her off, Chunqi and Xia An approached.

"Mistress, what sort of connection does this Nanny Fan have? You spoke with her for quite a while."

"She’s also from the Dong Family."

The Dong Family!

Mere mention of this surprised both Chunqi and Xia An.

"Old Master Dong is truly resourceful, even arranging people in the palace!"

Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing this.

"You, it’s merely ties from the past, if Grandfather were truly so formidable, he’d surely have secured the Imperial Merchant title long ago."

Chunqi pouted, yet in her eyes, Old Master Dong was the most powerful, much more competent than anyone at the Prime Minister’s Mansion!

Xia An, listening, was genuinely pleased for Lin Wanyi.

"With Nanny Fan here, we won’t lack good materials in the future."

After finishing this sentence, all three of them burst into laughter.

Indeed, other things might be uncertain, but lacking good fabric was no longer a concern.

"After a busy afternoon, I’m getting a bit hungry, Xia An, pack up the materials and threads, I’ll start on them tomorrow."

"Yes, mistress."

Seeing Xia An carry away the items, Lin Wanyi then turned to Chunqi and asked.

"What’s for dinner tonight?"