Chapter 1180: Chapter 1178: Concubine Position
Letās not mention Madam Guan using Bai Sulianās matter as a positive example for her daughter and carefully explaining its implications.
In another carriage, Wufu was also talking about Bai Sulian with Jadeite and others.
"No matter what, Ji Furong was undeniably used, and being in the situation, Iām afraid they are targeting her. If we hadnāt intervened today, itās hard to say if Ji Furong would have ended up like Bai Sulian," Wufu said, reclining on the welcoming pillow.
Jadeite looked disdainful: "Zhao Mingjie really has big ambitions."
"After all, he is a concubineās son of the royal family," Wufu chuckled, "Both men and women want to find a powerful Yue Family, donāt they?"
"Even if he is a concubineās son of the royal family, with his character, only a blind official of the third rank would marry his well-raised Legitimate Daughter to him," Jadeite sneered, rolling her eyes.
Zhao Mingjie was someone who was indiscriminate, loved visiting brothels, and even frequented places with young servants. He was the typical profligate, only having a good life due to his standing as the eldest child of a concubine in the Princeās Mansion.
Such a person, lacking real skills, is nonetheless overly ambitious.
"No matter how this unfolds, the Ji family will likely hold a grudge against the Princeās Mansion, as they were greatly startled," Jadeite added.
Wufu said, "Hm. However, Ji Furong isnāt suitable for the Crown Prince Zhao. Never mind, when the Princeās Mansion comes to inquire, Jadeite, you should explain the situation in detail. Just make sure to make it clear we were not deliberately watching them cause trouble without intervening."
"I understand," Jadeite replied.
Wufu closed her eyes and said, "This matter has nothing to do with us; let it stay buried in our hearts."
Not long after Wufu and her party returned home, people from the Princeās Mansion arrived, bringing many gifts as an apology, offering numerous pleasantries, and finally asking Wufu about the incident with Bai Sulian.
Wufu naturally had Jadeite handle the situation.
The trusted old woman, having obtained what she wanted, was ready to take her leave.
"And Miss Bai?"
The old woman had a hint of mockery in her eyes and said, "The Princeās Mansion is not a place that cannot accommodate others. The Young Master Zhao is of age, and although he hasnāt married a Legal Wife, in such a large family, which young man doesnāt have one or two confidants serving him? Though the position of Legal Wife is out of reach, she could at least be a concubine."
The implication was that Bai Sulian would become Zhao Mingjieās concubine.
Wufu smiled, "Congratulations to Young Master Zhao on acquiring a beautiful concubine."
The old womanās mouth twitched. Is that what you call congratulations?
Leaving Wufuās home, the old woman returned to the Princess Consort to report, completely repeating Jadeiteās words.
The Princess Consortās expression turned from dark to pale, waving her hand to dismiss her, and then said to her trusted nanny, "What can I say to this?" The nanny said, "This Miss Wufu has a truly discerning mind. To be able to sense discord just as a guest, her ability to read people is indeed astute."
The Princess Consort said, "Thatās why Iām a bit worried. With Changpingās pure and innocent nature, facing such a person, Iām afraid sheād be left with nothing but bones."
"Youāre overthinking, Princess. The Commandery Princess and that Miss Wu have rare congenial natures. Itās unlikely that Miss Wu would exploit the Commandery Princess. Moreover, with her intelligence, she would advise the Commandery Princess if anything arises, which is reassuring. In this case, itās Miss Bai who truly has a scheming heart," the nanny said with a smile.
The Princess Consort snorted coldly, "No matter how deep her scheming, isnāt she still lifting a rock only to drop it on her own foot? As a concubine, sheāll come to understand that some things cannot be obtained through calculation alone."
The nanny agreed repeatedly, and the Princess Consort had her prepare a generous gift to send to Wufuās home as a sign of gratitude.