The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 347 - 205:

"Panpan, isn’t it inappropriate to pick this way?"

Seeing Panpan at it again, Jiang Siya quickly stopped her: "After all, this is the Imperial Garden, and the flowers and plants here are managed by gardeners."

"It’s fine." said the serving maid behind them: "Miss Panpan has her reasons for picking flowers and plants. The Emperor and the Empress have instructed that she can pick anything she wants but Miss, you should instruct us to do it instead of doing it yourself."

"Aunt Fang, I want those flowers, the reddest ones."

"Alright, I will pick them for you right away, Miss."

So, Jiang Siya watched as the young girl commanded the maids to plunder the Imperial Garden.

All the palace maids observed this with calm expressions.

This...

Jiang Siya re-evaluated Panpan’s status in the palace in her mind.

"It’s getting late, I should head back to the mansion." Jiang Siya thought for a moment: "Panpan, you’re also welcome to come play at the Jiang Mansion in the future."

"Sure." Panpan replied: "Sister, have a meal with me, or otherwise I’ll be lonely by myself."

Playing, chatting, and now dining—the young girl was quite demanding, but Jiang Siya had no choice but to accompany her.

Though Panpan was young, her treatment was never neglected.

The maids serving her were very respectful.

Her familiarity with the palace indicated she was a frequent visitor here.

"Does Panpan always dine alone when she visits the palace?"

Although many people reside in the palace, they often feel lonely.

"No, sometimes the Empress accompanies me, sometimes my big brother, and sometimes the Emperor is with me. Today, none of them are here, they must be busy. Panpan is sensible, I won’t cry or cause a scene, I’ll eat quietly." Panpan continued eating on her own: "Still, with Sister here, I won’t be lonely."

What more could Jiang Siya say?

Among the palace’s most esteemed individuals, three of them had dined with her.

"Hmm, Sister, when you’re in the palace in the future, you can often accompany Panpan for meals too."

"Panpan, how could Sister frequently accompany you in the palace?"

Upon hearing Panpan’s words, Jiang Siya’s heart skipped a beat.

"It’s possible. Panpan can ask the Empress to summon you."

Jiang Siya... Have I overthought?

After the meal, Panpan said she would take a nap, and then let Jiang Siya return to the mansion.

Jiang Siya had long wanted to return to the mansion!

Today’s experiences were truly beyond her imagination; her mind was somewhat overwhelmed, she needed to consult Grandfather.

"Panpan? You met her in the palace?"

Hearing his granddaughter’s words, Grandmaster Jiang was also quite shocked.

"Yes, Grandfather, I was waiting with Miss Zhang in the Imperial Garden for the Empress’s summon when a young girl came running and fell right in front of us."

"And then you helped her up, showing concern for her?"

"Exactly."

"And then she led you to wash your hands?"

"I actually led her to wash hands..." Or rather, it was indeed Panpan who led me to wash my hands since my intended direction differed from hers."

So, this is...

"It seems Panpan has quite an influence on the Empress and the Crown Prince."

It appeared Jiang Siya understood a little bit.

Could it be that selections are determined by Panpan?

"Xiao Ya, if you encounter this young girl in the future, treat her like an ancestor."

Jiang Siya was utterly shocked.

"Just remember Grandfather’s words: be patient and treat the child well." Grandmaster Jiang stroked his beard and nodded: "In the future, our Jiang family should be courteous to those from the Xia Mansion, and this matter must remain low-key; the more critical the moment, the more careful we must be."

"Yes."

The Jiang family understood that good fortune was near for Jiang Mansion.

"Grandfather, what about the selection process?"

"Proceed with the normal selection."

Normal selection, Siya’s name would surely be left—it was destined.

Ten to eight chances have it that the Crown Princess Consort selection has already been decided by Panpan.

Grandmaster Jiang’s analysis was correct.

In the Kunning Palace, the Emperor accompanied the Empress and the Crown Prince for tea.

"Did Panpan choose the girl from the Jiang Family?"

"Yes, Emperor, both young ladies were in the Imperial Garden when Panpan ran over and fell. Miss Jiang helped her up, and Panpan led her to the hall to wash hands."

"This little rascal, she’s quite clever." The Emperor chuckled: "I also favor the girl from the Jiang Family. Grandmaster’s family upbringing is commendable, and their nurturing of children is excellent. Che’er..."

"Father, I’m here."

"Marry a wise one; the selection of a Crown Princess Consort mustn’t be taken lightly. Although the girl from the Jiang Family may not match the beauty of the girl from the Zhang Family, she is capable of taking on the role of head mistress and will undoubtedly be a good companion in the future."

"I will follow Father’s arrangements."

"If you think well of the girl from the Zhang Family, you may grant her a secondary consort title."

"Father, my health is weak, and having one Crown Princess Consort is sufficient. It’s best not to delay the prospects of other young ladies."

Indeed, the son’s frail health means he truly shouldn’t be given too many women, lest issues arise.