0p0 Chapter 669 Zi 1's Marriage
Chapter 669 Zi 1's Marriage
Madam Fu paused, her eyes darting around. Had she been tricked?
Master Fu glanced up at her, looked at her, and couldn't help but stroke his brow and shake his head. "Don't you think about it? With just a little Madam Zhang, how could she possibly be qualified to step into the Chang Le Prince's mansion? If it weren't for your connection, do you think she would have had the chance to meet the Princess of Chang Le?"
Madam Fu, however, disagreed, saying, "But she is my sister-in-law. Since she has come to us for help, we can't just ignore her, can we?"
"So you were being schemed against without even realizing it! Don't you realize that since she came to your door seeking your help, couldn't you have gone to the Prince of Chang Le's residence yourself first?"
Mrs. Fu's heart skipped a beat. Yes, how could she not have thought of that?
Seeing her stunned expression, Master Fu knew that she must not have thought of this before. He sighed softly. With such a lady in charge, the mansion is peaceful, but what about outside?
"Think about it, what is the status of Princess Chang Le? How could a mere Zhang Shi be allowed to see her whenever she wants? The fact that the Princess is willing to come and talk to you today is already a huge favor to you. Don't complain about the Princess's unpleasant expression!"
Madam Fu sat down next to him, reflecting on her actions today, realizing they had indeed been too abrupt.
"My lord is right. I did not consider things carefully today. I understand now. I'm afraid the Princess Consort harbors some resentment towards me today, for she even brought Zhang Shi along?"
"That's right! The fact that you can figure it out means you're not too stupid. Think about it carefully, why did your sister-in-law insist on going with you?"
Madam Fu was still a little confused. "Isn't this all because of Ruilan?"
"Hmph!" Master Fu scoffed lightly, "You really are foolish! I heard that Madam Zhang prepared a very generous gift today."
Madam Fu nodded, "That's true, it's just some ordinary tonics we prepared."
"Ordinary tonics?" Master Fu looked disdainful. "Do you think she would dare to bring something like that to the Chang Le Prince's residence?"
"So, what does the master mean?"
"I've already had someone investigate. She brought some top-quality jade and a hundred-year-old lingzhi mushroom. Can that be considered an ordinary gift? You've been used as a pawn without even realizing it!"
Madam Fu abruptly stood up from her chair. "Why did you keep this from me, sister-in-law?"
"Why? She's trying to curry favor with Princess Chang Le, so why would she tell you the truth? Don't you think about it? When has your sister-in-law ever been so generous when she comes to our house? Even her daughter lives here, and aside from her food, clothing, and other necessities, has she ever given you a single tael of silver?"
Madam Fu blushed slightly, after all, this involved her family again.
When Master Fu saw her somewhat timid and hesitant appearance, he knew that she had probably misunderstood again.
“I don’t mean to blame you, nor do I resent her for not giving our family money. I’m just saying that such a small matter can reveal a person’s character. Think about it carefully: if she weren’t your sister-in-law, and she were this stingy and calculating, always scheming against you, would you still associate with her?”
Madam Fu stiffened. She wasn't stupid! If she were an outsider, how could she possibly associate with someone like that?
"My lord, I was wrong. I will definitely think carefully before I act in the future."
“You know, when your mother was alive, those old women she arranged for you, you thought they were too fussy, that they were there to supervise you and weren’t on your side, so you sent them off to the estate early on. Now that you think about it, if they had been there, how could you have made such a big mistake?”
Mrs. Fu's face tightened, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable again.
Even if those women were here, she would still be the mistress of the household. Could they possibly make decisions for her?
Judging from her expression, I knew she hadn't listened to me again.
Master Fu shook his head, not wanting to talk to her anymore. "Alright, I'm hungry. Tell someone to prepare the meal."
Madam Fu immediately agreed and went out to arrange for people to make the preparations.
At this moment, she did start to regret it.
If I hadn't agreed to my sister-in-law's request back then, wouldn't I have avoided being disliked by the princess?
She casually led someone to the Prince's residence to request an audience; wasn't she taking herself too seriously? In terms of rank, she was really nothing special.
She was only favored by the princess because of her husband and son. Now, she was much more clear-headed.
"Your Highness, what you said today was really harsh," Rongyue said with a smile as she massaged her back.
"What? You're happy now that I've said something harsh? Look at you, laughing like a little monkey."
Rongyue pouted, "Miss, why are you saying such things about me again?"
Mu Xin Nuan glared at her, "Chun Yu said you were right today. From now on, call me Princess Consort. Don't make the same mistake again. Be careful, or the Prince might be unhappy and punish you. I won't plead for you."
Mu Xin Nuan glared at her again, as if she really thought she didn't know why she was like this.
Isn't it just because she's his dowry maid?
The two shared a deep bond as mistress and servant, and even if Duanmu Chuze was unhappy, he would never actually punish her dowry.
This is a matter of dignity.
"Yes, I understand," Rongyue sniffed, feigning grievance.
Mu Xin Nuan knew this girl's personality all too well. She smiled faintly, "I heard that Zi Yi has been quite free lately."
Rongyue's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head, and her movements became slower and gentler.
"How does the princess know he has so much free time?"
A smile flashed in Mu Xin Nuan's eyes. "As the mistress of the Prince's mansion, I naturally know. I heard the Prince say yesterday that Zi Yi is not young anymore. If he continues to be single, he may not be able to find a wife in the future."
Rong Yue smiled secretly, her face as red as a piece of red silk.
"Then what does Your Highness mean?"
Her voice was barely audible, and Mu Xin Nuan smiled slightly, "Your Highness's intention is naturally to have him get married as soon as possible."
Unbeknownst to Rong Yue, her hands had long since stopped moving. Now, with one hand hanging by her side and the other gently smoothing her hair, she asked shyly, "Then, does Your Highness have someone you fancy?"
"That's a very good question. The Prince has indeed taken a fancy to a few nice girls. There's even the legitimate daughter of a minor official. In terms of status, they're quite a good match. I'm just thinking, should I call her over one day so I can take a look myself? Since she's the Prince's confidante, as her mistress, I should at least pay some attention, shouldn't I?"
Before she could finish speaking, Mu Xin Nuan noticed that Rong Yue behind her was acting strangely.