Chapter 1255: Chapter 1253: Sowing Discord
Madam Wang actually didnât want to talk about those indecent matters in front of her daughters to spare their ears from being sullied, but both daughters had grown up, and it was time they learned a few things. To prevent them from making a scene outside by mistaking rumors for the truth, Madam Wang briefly mentioned the affair between their father and Madam Zhouâs mother and daughter.
"...You must remember, no matter how many women your father brings home, you and your siblings are the legitimate offspring of the main branch, no one can surpass you!" Madam Wang said meaningfully, "As for the others, they are just lowly concubines and illegitimate children, if youâre happy, give them some face; if not, well."
Wu Yining clenched her fists, angrily saying, "Father is going too far, how can he do this?"
Wu Yilin glanced at her elder sister but said nothing.
Madam Wang said sternly, "Ningning, you are the eldest daughter; you must set an example for your younger siblings, how can you speak ill of your father? That is unfilial!"
Wu Yining pouted, full of discontent.
Madam Wang gave her a warning look and said, "In any case, mind your own business, these matters arenât for you to handle, you are legitimate young ladies and shouldnât meddle in such affairs, understand?"
"I will heed Motherâs teachings!" Wu Yilin stood and bowed.
Wu Yining also responded, albeit reluctantly.
Madam Wangâs face relaxed slightly, "Return to your courtyard, Manager Sun should be bringing the clothes soon, try them on, if they donât fit, they can be altered in time. The day after tomorrow is Princess Changpingâs reaching the age of marriage ceremony, I heard that Princess Consort invited quite a few madams and young ladies to observe, you two are grown up now and should meet people, so the attire must be appropriate, donât be discourteous."
Wu Yiningâs face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
Wu Yilin responded with a smile.
After dismissing the two, Madam Wang rubbed her temples in frustration and said to Nanny Wei, "Nanny, Yiningâs temperament is too impulsive, what should we do?"
Itâs because sheâs spoiled!
Nanny Wei secretly criticized, the legitimate eldest daughter, the first child, both the lady and the elderly paid extra attention, which led to such a character.
But the second young lady, alas, her disposition truly embodies the elder sisterâs demeanor!
As Wu Yining and her sister walked out of Madam Wangâs courtyard, Wu Yilin held Wu Yiningâs hand.
"Elder sister, they say that woman resembles Father more than you do!"
Wu Yining snorted, "So what? Just a bastard, Mother forbids us from talking about it, werenât you just behaving? Now youâre bringing it up again?"
Wu Yilin smiled gently, "I just wanted to have a heartfelt chat with elder sister." Then she sighed, "I donât know how Father will handle this matter."
"Who cares about her? Even if she enters our family, can she surpass us? Just a lowly bastard!" Wu Yilin said disdainfully.
"Thatâs true, but isnât she older than elder sister?" Wu Yilin said in a low voice, "If she comes, wouldnât she surpass you? Oh, by then, we wouldnât be able to call you elder sister anymore, right? Since sheâs older, weâd have to call her elder sister, wouldnât we?"
Wu Yiningâs expression changed, lips pursed, eyes widened, and she flicked her sleeve, "Elder sister, a bastard, how could she deserve it!"
Watching her storm off, Wu Yilinâs mouth curled into a cold smile.
"Miss, will the eldest young lady go..." Wu Yilinâs maid, Ru Hua, whispered.
Wu Yilin gave her a faint glance, "Can we ask about the elder sisterâs whereabouts? Letâs go, my painting still needs some finishing touches."
Ru Hua immediately fell silent and supported her away.