Funing was still outside Prince Ling's courtyard. Before she even reached the gate, she was stopped.
"Are you Chu Qianli's maid?"
Chu Qianqian frowned, looking at Funing's bearing, which was different from that of an ordinary maid, and was full of suspicion.
Ordinary maids did not stand so straight.
Especially in front of a county princess like her.
Funing, maintaining an attitude of not wanting to make enemies, immediately bowed slightly and replied gently, "Yes."
The young girl before her, dressed in brocade robes, clearly indicated she was a young lady of status.
As for Prince Ling's manor, she had inquired before coming. The Prince only had one woman, the Princess Consort, and only one pair of children.
Therefore, the one before her must be Chu Qianqian.
"Greetings, County Princess," Funing said, performing a curtsy.
Seeing her so docile, Chu Qianqian's earlier displeasure subsided slightly.
But then, she immediately became angry again: "You even inquired about me! Coming to our manor, you must have ill intentions! Quickly tell me, does your Miss Chu want to seduce my father?"
Funing opened her mouth, somewhat surprised.
This... the words were too direct.
This County Princess wasn't particularly spoiled, but as royalty, how could she not hide her schemes?
Funing whispered, "This servant does not know, I merely guessed that a young lady as beautiful as this in the manor must be County Princess Qianqian."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qianqian's eyes lit up: "You also think I'm beautiful?"
Funing inwardly smiled with helplessness. As royalty, she was so naive.
However, she quickly replied, "County Princess, with such a figure and appearance, you are truly one in a million, naturally beautiful."
Chu Qianqian was somewhat pleased and didn't dislike her as much.
But she still had to say what she had to say: "Your lady must not seduce my father, otherwise, this County Princess will not let you off."
However, these threats lacked any real deterrence.
Funing smiled faintly: "That is natural. Our lady only respects Your Highness as an elder, how could she have any other intentions towards Your Highness?"
"She cannot consider him an elder either. Father can only have me as his daughter."
"Yes, yes! Just an elder," Funing quickly said.
Chu Qianqian then felt reassured.
Before she could say more, Chu Nandong arrived.
"Qianqian!" Chu Nandong hurried over, pulling his sister behind him, and glared at Funing: "Do not bully this Prince's sister!"
Funing felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.
This brother and sister were truly different from ordinary princes and county princesses.
They were not young, but why were their personalities so straightforward?
She didn't know what the legendary Princess Consort Ling was like, but no matter what, looking at them, she didn't dislike them.
"This servant dares not. This servant is merely a subordinate," Funing said softly, bowing.
The commotion here alerted Zang Xu.
Soon, Zang Xu arrived before them: "What is it?"
He was highly respected by the Prince's side, and both children in the manor respected him.
"Uncle Zang," they both called out in unison.
Zang Xu nodded, his gaze falling on Funing: "Are you Miss Chu's maid?"
The guards had already sent word, and Zang Xu knew someone had arrived from Chu Qianli's side.
However...
"The Prince has ordered that no one is to enter. I apologize, but please rest elsewhere for now. Once the Prince gives his word, I will invite you over."
Upon hearing this, Funing felt a little uneasy: "May I see my lady?"