Chapter 1662: I Refuse to Accept This!
Chapter 1662: Chapter 1662: I Refuse to Accept This!
Nanny cursed the old master of the Song Family a few times in her heart; he never did his duties properly, just causing trouble.
But now that things have come to this point, she also understood that there was no way to hide it from Song Ci; sooner or later, it would come out, so she might as well be frank and told Song Ci about the rumors outside.
When the old master of the Song Family asked that question, Song Ci already knew in her heart that she could no longer hide her secret.
It wasn’t about her being discovered; it was those clichéd, melodramatic plots she had seen in dramas and novels that had now appeared in her life.
Whenever there’s disaster, there’s always someone who becomes the scapegoat, seen as a calamity star descending. If there’s a treacherous concubine in the palace, she’s called a demon concubine. Even newborn children are used as demon stars. Of course, the most common rumor is that the Emperor’s lack of righteousness angered the heavens.
But now, she had become the protagonist, possessed by a demon.
Song Ci: I could care less about it, who dares to mess with me! I’m not afraid!
Nanny saw Song Ci’s gloomy face and assumed she was upset, so she hurriedly consoled her, "Don’t take it to heart; surely those dissatisfied with the Song Family are intentionally slandering both Song Family and the Prime Minister. He will clear your name, so don’t let this weigh on you and make you feel unwell."
Song Ci replied softly, "I’m not suppressing it; it’s just that I’m not convinced!"
Nanny: "???"
This reaction was quite different from what she had imagined.
Had she underestimated the old lady’s resilience?
Song Ci continued, "Such folk songs aren’t uncommon, but they’re always either criticizing some newborn child or the actions of the ones at the top. But putting it on me, how can I be convinced? I’m an old woman, not completely confined but mostly residing in my inner chambers, rarely venturing outside. Who did I provoke? What heaven-defying act have I committed to becoming the scapegoat and being labeled as a demon? Ha, they really overestimate me as this old hag!"
Nanny felt a pang of emotion and held her shoulder, saying, "You’ve done so much, all of it good deeds, great deeds. Perhaps it’s because of this that they envy you, therefore spreading rumors to tarnish your reputation."
Song Ci sighed.
Nanny continued, "Rest assured, over the years everyone knows your character; those you’ve helped count in the thousands, who would ever believe you are a wicked demon?"
"And what about the refugees?" Song Ci replied with a touch of sadness, "Nanny, when people face major upheavals, they look for a way to vent. In the face of such calamity, they find it hard to leave their homes, families are torn apart, and there’s a fire brewing inside, waiting to be unleashed. They’re afraid to become bandits and fight, but their tongues are quick. People are ignorant, if one person doesn’t believe, what about ten, a hundred?"
"Exactly, if one doesn’t believe, ten, a hundred, thousands will be there to speak the ’truth’ about you, those you’ve helped will tell them," Nanny said with determination.
Song Ci chuckled lightly, "You caught my words and used them against me."
Nanny felt deep concern, "Rest assured, they can’t harm you; those with wisdom won’t be swayed by such malicious rumors."
Song Ci looked down, her voice a bit lowered, "Do you believe?"
Nanny was momentarily stunned.
Song Ci lifted her head, looking at her, "Nanny, do you believe I am who I am?"
Meeting her gaze, Nanny smiled softly, "You’re my Madam, unchanged for life."