Nanny Zhang was swamped with work, so when she heard Zhang Maoquan had arrived, her heart sank. She immediately got up to welcome him.
"This humble servant greets you, Chief Steward Zhang. What brings you here today? Are there new orders from on high?" With a broad smile, Nanny Zhang ushered Zhang Maoquan into the main hall.
Zhang Maoquan's expression was grave and his posture ramrod-straight. He fixed his gaze on Nanny Zhang. "I heard Miss Song was injured. Nanny, what happened here?"
Nanny Zhang had already suspected this was the reason for his visit, but hearing Zhang Maoquan ask it aloud still made her heart lurch.
A glint appeared in her eyes before she spoke. "It is all due to this servant's lack of thoroughness, which has troubled you, Chief Steward Zhang. During etiquette practice today, some of the concubines couldn't take the strain. One accidentally fell and knocked another over, and Miss Song ended up getting hurt as a result."
