mesbooks Chapter 206 The Identity of Granny Song
Chapter 206 The Identity of Granny Song
"That's right, this is purslane hydrosol. And this method of obtaining hydrosol is called distillation. Of course, this method can also be used to obtain hydrosols from other kinds of flowers. However, not all flowers are suitable for extracting hydrosols, so you must not try it on your own, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao turned her gaze to the transparent purslane hydrosol in the exquisite glass in front of her, her heart filled with curiosity and doubt. So she asked, "Mother, will I have to study medicine in the future?"
After a moment's thought, Su Nuannuan replied, "Then, do you wish to learn medicine?" Canglan Jingyao nodded without hesitation and stated firmly, "Your subject does indeed wish to learn! Your subject hopes to learn about more different kinds of herbs and gain a deeper understanding of their unique effects. Then, based on this knowledge, I will develop various skincare products and sell them to the public."
Hearing her daughter's idea, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but feel surprised and amused. Normally, people study medicine to heal the sick and save lives, but her precious daughter had taken a different approach, actually thinking of using her medical knowledge to develop various skincare products to make money. And judging from her serious expression, she had clearly given it considerable thought.
Su Nuannuan wondered to herself: What exactly is going on? What kind of influence has affected her originally dignified and elegant little princess to develop such a strong desire to make money? Could it be that during her few meetings with her third brother and sister-in-law, they instilled some special ideas in her? Otherwise, why would such a well-behaved little girl talk about making money all the time?
The child, who was originally innocent, pure and lovely, somehow gradually turned into a complete little money-grubber.
Seeing her child like this, the mother couldn't help but feel affection and said with a smile, "In that case, I'll invite a skilled female physician to come and teach you. How does that sound?"
Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao danced with excitement, nodding repeatedly and replying, "Great! Great! Thank you, Mother!"
Seeing her daughter so happy, Su Nuannuan turned to Jinse beside her and instructed, "Jinse, quickly go and fetch Granny Song."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Jinse accepted the order and hurriedly left.
Not long after, Jinse led Granny Song to her side. Granny Song respectfully bowed to Su Nuannuan and then asked softly, "This old servant greets Your Highness. I wonder if Your Highness has summoned this old servant for any important matter that requires this old servant's attention?" Although Granny Song was quite old at this time, she was still very energetic. She managed many affairs, large and small, on the estate and was quite busy on weekdays.
Looking at the dutiful old woman before her, Su Nuannuan said softly, "Granny Song, I would like to trouble you with a matter. Yao'er wants to learn medicine, so I hope you can help her find an experienced female physician as her teacher."
Upon hearing this, Granny Song looked surprised and couldn't help but look at Canglan Jingyao beside her. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "The young princess wants to study medicine? This is no easy task. I don't need to elaborate on the hardships involved. Your Highness and the princess should know what I mean."
However, Canglan Jingyao replied firmly, "Granny, I'm not afraid of hardship at all. As long as I can learn real skills, I'm willing to endure any hardship or fatigue."
Seeing the little princess's resolute attitude, Su Nuannuan turned her gaze to Granny Song again and asked expectantly, "Granny, do you think this matter can be accomplished?"
After a moment's thought, Granny Song nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, I may not dare to make any promises about other matters, but I am confident that I can manage to invite a female physician over."
After she finished speaking, she slowly turned her gaze to Jinse, who was standing quietly to the side. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Then she continued, "In fact, this old servant is not just an ordinary nanny serving the Empress Dowager. This old servant's true identity is the commander of the Empress Dowager's secret guards."
Song Mama's words struck Su Nuannuan like a thunderbolt. For a moment, Su Nuannuan was stunned, her face filled with disbelief, as if she had heard the most astonishing secret in the world.
Looking at the bewildered and helpless lady before her, Granny Song couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She then continued to explain, "This secret guard team isn't very large; so far, there are only ten people in total. Granny Jin and Granny Ru used to be members of the secret guard, but they were later transferred to work in the open due to some special circumstances."
Just then, the little princess urgently needed a female physician as a teacher, and there happened to be a young woman among the imperial guards with fairly good medical skills. It was quite a coincidence, really; this same physician had participated in the treatment of the Empress Dowager when she was unfortunately poisoned, but unfortunately, she also failed to diagnose the problem.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan immediately snapped out of her daze and eagerly shouted, "In that case, what are we waiting for? Let's hurry and invite that female physician over!"
Granny Song was surprised that her mistress was so receptive, not uttering a single word of reproach.
"Your Majesty, regarding the matter of the secret guards, the Empress Dowager left an imperial edict before her death, specifying that all secret guards should be placed under Your Majesty's command. However, due to being preoccupied with other matters, I was unable to complete the handover with Your Majesty in a timely manner."
If Her Majesty hadn't instructed me to fetch a female physician for the little princess today, I'm afraid I would have had to delay even longer before I could come to report to Her Majesty and handle the handover.
"Furthermore, Your Majesty, you should know that these secret guards are not usually allowed to be exposed to the public. Therefore, I hope Your Majesty will clarify whether this female physician should be brought into the open?" Granny Song bowed respectfully and said.
Hearing this, Su Nuannuan thought for a moment, then slowly replied, "Bring her into the open! As for this secret guard team, you will still be in charge. However, you should also hurry up and select a suitable successor, because when Yao'er establishes her own government, this secret guard team will be handed over to her."
Granny Song nodded hurriedly and replied, "Yes, this old servant understands. In fact, this old servant has already begun to cultivate a successor. When the little princess establishes her own residence, this well-trained and loyal secret guard team will be handed over to her without fail. Please rest assured, Your Highness." After saying this, Granny Song bowed deeply to Su Nuannuan and Canglan Jingyao again, indicating her seriousness about this matter and her absolute obedience.