"The Hall of Proclamations?" Yu Mingyue asked.
She had fallen out with her sister Lingyi that day, and her sister Yuxi, who was always timid and cautious, would not have been arrogant enough to summon the female relatives of officials while pregnant.
Since it wasn't the Eastern Palace, it could only be Empress Wang in the Hall of Proclamations.
"It's Eunuch Zhong from the Taiji Hall," the wet nurse said.
"The Sage summons me?" Yu Miaoyan was a little worried.
Yu Mingyue smiled and said, "It's fine. It's probably about the selection of female officials." After speaking, she tidied her silk scarf and followed the wet nurse to the main hall.
Yu Mingyue saw Eunuch Zhong and curtsied slightly, "Sixth Daughter greets Aunt Zhong."
Eunuch Zhong smiled and gently supported Yu Mingyue, "This old servant dares not accept the young lady's greeting."
Eunuch Zhong was the daughter of the Sage's wet nurse and had grown up with the Sage. Her husband was a general of Xuanwu. When Tubo attacked Yumenguan, he died in that great battle.
Eunuch Zhong, having lost her husband and childless, was disheartened by love and entered the palace as a female official.
The Sage, because of her wet nurse, took great care of Eunuch Zhong. Her status in the palace was transcendent; even the once-favored Consort Yao could not order her around.
"If you have any instructions,姑姑, you could just send someone. Why trouble yourself to come in person?" Yu Mingyue's tone was natural and sincere, as if she truly respected Eunuch Zhong as an elder.
"You flatter this servant, girl. This servant has come today on the Sage's orders to escort the young lady into the palace." Eunuch Zhong said.
"姑姑, do you know why the Sage is summoning this humble daughter? So that my daughter will not speak improperly and offend the Sage." Yu Mingyue smiled with an air of innocence.
"This servant truly does not know. Time is short, young lady, please accompany this servant into the palace soon." Eunuch Zhong was also watertight.
Looking at the carriage, it didn't seem like it was from the palace. It was very simple, completely different from the one Empress Wang had used to fetch her last time.
Yu Mingyue had some doubts in her heart, but Eunuch Zhong's expression was normal. She had entered the Duke's mansion today with a palace token, so it was unlikely she would be kidnapped.
The carriage looked simple from the outside, and there was nothing extraordinary inside, but it was quite comfortable to sit in.
After traveling for a while, Yu Mingyue sensitively sensed something unusual: "This isn't the way to the palace?"
"The young lady is quite alert."
Yu Mingyue appeared generous and composed: "姑姑, you don't know, we Yu family members have a natural sense of direction. The imperial palace is not in this direction."
Although Yu Mingyue had exposed Eunuch Zhong, she did not become embarrassed or make Eunuch Zhong feel questioned.
Eunuch Zhong nodded, "Indeed, it's not the way into the palace. The Sage is at the teahouse ahead."
If the Sage summoned the female relatives of officials in the Taiji Hall, it would inevitably lead to speculation.
The carriage stopped after about the time it took to drink a cup of tea. Yu Mingyue stepped on the stool and carefully alighted.
Yu Mingyue was no stranger to this teahouse; it was one of the best in the capital. However, she had never known that this teahouse had a backyard, and such a quiet one. She suspected that this teahouse was the Sage's property.
It was understandable. When the Sage was enfeoffed as the Prince of Qin, he had a mansion in the capital and it was normal for him to have his own businesses.
"Sixth Daughter greets the Sage." Yu Mingyue bowed respectfully.
The Sage was wearing casual clothes today, but still exuded an imposing aura.
The Sage's thoughts were unfathomable, and Yu Mingyue was extremely cautious. She bowed properly, not daring to use the same tactics she used to fool elders in everyday life.
The Sage did not make things difficult for her and soon said, "Rise."
"Thank you, Sage!" Yu Mingyue's face showed no emotion, but her heart was extremely nervous.
The Sage slowly took a sip of tea and then said, "I heard you wish to enter the Dali Temple?"