Chapter 1268: Chapter 1266: Slipping Away in Shame
Upon hearing Changpingâs command, Madam Wang instantly realized the severity of the situation. If they were to be expelled from the Princeâs Mansion, in the eyes of outsiders, it would mean they had offended the Princeâs Mansion and Princess Changping.
What, theyâre the ones being driven out, and if thereâs any offense, itâd be Changping disregarding the social propriety and offending them? Ridiculous, their fifth-rank official familyâs status is truly insignificant; a dignified Commandery Princess offending them is hardly noteworthy!
If only offending the Princeâs Mansion were the end of it, but consider whatâs to follow; many ladies and misses have come to witness the event today, and if they were singularly driven out, wouldnât others have something to think?
Even if they donât think much, given the presence of several prominent young ladies here, can they guarantee none of it would be spoken of outside?
Once the news spreads, it falls squarely on the Wu Family, because it was Wu Yining who spoke disrespectfully, Wu Yining who uttered hurtful words, while that girl named Wufu merely introduced her origins.
Miscalculated!
Madam Wang quickly assessed the pros and cons; confronting that wretched girl made them miscalculate, and theyâve fallen to a disadvantage!
Others donât know the internal details; the way theyâve acted is clearly improper. And Yiningâs outburst with such crude words like âwretchâ certainly casts doubt on the Wu familyâs upbringing. Which familyâs lady would dare to accept a daughter-in-law like that?
If before, Madam Wang despised and disliked Wufu, now she truly detests her to the core!
Encountering such a cursed ill omen never leads to anything good!
But now is not the time to dwell on Wufuâs faults. Madam Wang instantly thought of a countermeasure, harshly slapping Wu Yining, scolding: "Who told you to be disrespectful? Step back now!"
Wu Yining was stunned by the slap, covering half her face, staring blankly at Madam Wang, tears welling up.
Madam Wang ignored her, instead flattering Changping, "Commandery Princess, I sincerely apologize; my girl mistook identities. Please donât mind, young lady, Iâm sorry!"
The latter sentence was directed at Wufu, even giving her a polite bow.
A dignified fifth-rank imperial command lady actually bowing to a lowborn, utterly abominable; she would certainly repay this tenfold in the future, wretch!
Wufu noticed the fleeting hatred in Madam Wangâs eyes, saying, "I see this young lady has a fiery temper, insulting others at first sight. Madam should give her something to cool down!"
Madam Wang forced a smile, her mouth curling.
Changping, holding Wufuâs hand, chided, "Wufu, why waste words on such people? Youâre too kind; as far as I see, a filthy mouth deserves slapping." She then turned to Qing Xin, "Why hesitate? Escort this Miss Wu down to calm her temper!"
Qing Xin curtsied in acceptance.
Madam Wang gritted her teeth in anger, just about to speak when someone swiftly approached, it was a Princeâs Mansion servant accompanied by their maid.
The maidâs eyes lit up upon seeing Madam Wang, quickly stepping forward for a bow, "Madam!" Her face showing urgency yet restraining.
Madam Wangâs heart raced.
"What happened?"
"Master requests Madamâs immediate return home for urgent matters!" the maid said.
Just like taking a nap and finding a pillow offered; Madam Wang felt a bit relieved, telling Changping, "Commandery Princess, thereâs an urgent matter at home, we must leave first. I ask for your forgiveness!" Then, turning to Qing Xin, "Could you please inform the Princess Consort?"
Saying so, without waiting for Changpingâs reply, she dragged Wu Yining along, taking her younger daughter and niece, retreating quickly and discreetly.
And Wu Yining, still glared viciously at Wufu, her gaze full of malice.
Wufu squinted her eyes slightly, wondering what had happened?