0p0 Chapter 532 Elevated to the status of a concubine?
Chapter 532 Elevated to the status of a concubine?
One sentence made Duanmu Chuze beam with joy, "Anuan, you really do get it right away."
As he spoke, he reached out and gently stroked her little nose, then gave it a light peck. "However, the difference in price isn't that much. Trying to scam him with this won't work."
"Of course, if you want to scheme against him, you can't just use such a simple method. I will think of a better and more comprehensive one, preferably one that leaves him speechless and with no choice but to swallow his pride."
"That's true, but it's up to you. I don't have time to play right now. Just remember that you are my wife, Duanmu Chuze's wife, the Princess Consort of Chang Le. No one can make you suffer any injustice."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded obediently. It has to be said that sometimes, status and position are really useful.
As the weather turned cooler, Mu Xin Nuan had several more sets of winter clothes made for Fang Shi. Considering that she was pregnant and her belly would grow bigger and bigger, the clothes were made to be relatively loose.
Just as Mu Xin Nuan was pondering how to swindle Jin Hui and Mu Xin Yao out of every penny, Gao Chun Hua and Liu Shi came to visit one after the other.
Mu Xin Nuan looked at Gao Chun Hua's slightly protruding belly and laughed, "You guys are quick. Even in this state, you're still running around everywhere. Won't Old Madam Fang scold you?"
"Why didn't you say anything? However, when you learned that I came to the Prince of Chang Le's residence, you didn't say anything. But if I said I was going somewhere else, I'm afraid you wouldn't have agreed."
The weather was nice today, and Liu brought her child out as well, but the smile on her face seemed somewhat bitter.
"Sister Liu, what's wrong? You seem a little upset?"
Liu shook her head, but her eyes were a little red. "It's nothing serious. I just received a letter from my husband a couple of days ago, saying that one of the maids is pregnant and he was thinking of having her sent back. But he was afraid that I would be unhappy, so he only mentioned that she was pregnant in the letter and didn't say that he was going to promote her to a concubine."
Gao Chunhua paused for a moment, then forced a smile and said, "It's probably not appropriate for him to bring this up. Young Master Lu is a refined man, and he's just showing concern for you. However, if he doesn't bring it up, and you don't either, people might say you're petty."
"Yes, Lu Shaofeng had her sent back. I wonder what his attitude towards this girl is? And what do your in-laws think?"
Liu gave a bitter smile. "What could they possibly mean? This is a matter between us, how could my father-in-law interfere? My mother-in-law did say a few words, but what she really meant was that she hoped that when my husband came back next time, he could elevate her to the rank of concubine and then properly offer me a cup of tea."
Seeing Liu's somewhat haggard and unhappy appearance, Mu Xin Nuan felt a little uncomfortable.
"Didn't you talk to him the way I told you to?"
Liu paused for a moment, then, recalling the previous matter of taking a concubine, a smile curved her lips. "Of course he did mention it. His meaning at the time was very clear: he wouldn't take a concubine for the time being. But now?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head, interrupting her, "Now that the maidservant beside him is pregnant, things are naturally different. Isn't that right? Sister Liu, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you should have asked him about this matter! What good is it for you to look so worried in front of us? What can we do to help you? Should we tell you not to make her a concubine?"
Although Gao Chunhua felt that the princess's words were a bit harsh, they were indeed true.
You live your own life. If you're unwilling to ask clearly and now you're at a loss, feeling wronged, how could Lu Shaofeng possibly know?
Upon hearing this, tears streamed down Liu's face.
"I did consider giving those two girls some contraceptive soup before, but now that they're pregnant, what can I do? I know you all see me as weak-willed and resent my lack of self-control. But I really can't be tough. My mother taught me the three obediences and four virtues since I was little. I can't just wait for that girl to come back and force-feed her a bowl of safflower, can I?"
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking to herself, "Do you think no one has ever done this kind of thing? Where in a grand mansion is it ever that clean?"
"Alright, stop crying. Look, the child is about to cry too." Gao Chunhua quickly comforted the child and then reached out to tease him.
"Everyone has their own difficulties, and everyone has their own blessings. How you do it is your own business. You are the mistress of the Lu family's eldest branch, so whatever you say goes. Since Lu Shaofeng hasn't mentioned promoting a concubine, why bother? She's just a maidservant; she can't possibly cause any more trouble after she comes back. Why are you worrying so much?"
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, looking at Liu Shi's somewhat haggard appearance, her tone suddenly became a bit harsher, "No matter how powerful your mother-in-law is, can she interfere in the affairs of your room? Besides, just say that we'll talk about it when Lu Shao Feng comes back, and that would be enough, wouldn't it? Why are you so upset? Furthermore, since you generously sent two maids over in the first place, you should have expected this to happen. Why are you crying now? Where were you before?"
When she arranged two concubines for Lu Shaofeng, Mu Xinnuan felt it was inappropriate, but Liu insisted on doing so in order to show her magnanimity and virtue, and who could stop her?
Now look what's happened. A woman who's pregnant is coming back, and she, the mistress of the house, is crying instead. What's going on?
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. This person really shouldn't only care about face and reputation!
Even if she earns a reputation for being virtuous and kind, what does it matter? Only she knows the bitterness and sweetness in her heart!
After seeing Liu off, Mu Xin Nuan specially instructed someone to escort Gao Chunhua back home, as she was still in her early pregnancy and they didn't want any further complications to arise.
Fang Heng is currently extremely busy in Yu County. If something happens in the backyard at this time, he might easily become distracted.
"Aunt Fang, do you think I was too harsh in what I said about Liu just now?"
Aunt Fang smiled and said, "The Princess Consort is straightforward. Some of her words may be hurtful, but they are as simple and clear as they seem. Since Liu wanted a good reputation in the first place, she naturally has to bear the consequences now. It's too late for her to feel bitter now!"
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled, "So, Aunt Fang also agrees that I won't find a concubine or take a mistress for the Prince?"
Aunt Fang spoke very tactfully, “This isn’t a matter of whether you’re willing or not, but whether the Prince is willing or not. If the Prince himself isn’t willing, even if you send over a hundred beauties, I’m afraid he won’t even glance at them. In the end, it’s because our Prince has deep feelings for the Princess! Aren’t these three beauties sent by the Empress Her Majesty an example?”