Chapter 1332: Chapter 1330: Solid Foundations
Wu Lihong, intending to give a cold shoulder to Madam Zhou, whom he believed to be spoiled, didnât visit Changqing Residence for several consecutive days. Especially since Maternal Aunt Xiang served him comfortably, making him forget even more about Madam Zhou.
At the end of July, when Wu Lihong thought it was about time, he once again went to Changqing Residence.
But this time, there wasnât even someone to say a few words to him; as soon as the gatekeeper confirmed his identity, he was directly shut out with a big slam of the door.
However, Wu Lihong didnât dare to make a fuss, fearing that they might really call a gossip to spread tales of his good deeds, so he could only leave dejectedly.
Unable to see the principal, all the well-laid plans he had could only dissipate; otherwise, could he really force his way in?
And Madam Wang, upon hearing this, merely laughed coldly. After Wu Lihong encountered several rejections, even she found it somewhat inexplicable.
"Wet nurse, what do you think those wretched people are plotting? Holding themselves so high, could they truly be wishing for the master to take her as a secondary wife?" Madam Wang asked.
Nanny Wei was also utterly puzzled. With that status, especially with a child on the way, shouldnât they be rushing to get married?
Yet seeing it now, that mother and daughter duo do not follow conventional rules.
"I donât care what theyâre plotting. As long as they want to enter as a secondary wife, itâs absolutely impossible!" Madam Wang said coldly, "Has the background of that little wretch been investigated clearly?"
"Madam, itâs true that the girl is on good terms with Princess Changping. Itâs said that she once saved Princess Changping, so the Princess Consort finds her quite favorable," Nanny Wei said. "The Princeâs Mansion hosted a small Lian Hua gathering, and she was invited to join, and even made friends with the Legitimate Miss from Lord Guanâs family of the Left Imperial Censorate."
Listening to this, Madam Wang was nearly driven mad with jealousy; such families were of the highest stature, yet that wretched girl managed to befriend them.
Nanny Wei was also quite shocked. A little girl from out of town had such capabilities. Even those like us with official positions might not find a way to attach ourselves.
Among the Legitimate Daughter and her sisters, the girls they befriended were mostly of similar rank. Truly, they hardly had any close friends from families above the third rank.
"Were they all deceived by that wretch? Couldnât they see the malice in that little wretchâs heart?" Madam Wang suddenly recalled the marriageable age gift ceremony of Princess Changping where several noble girls surrounded her, twisting her face with jealousy.
"By the way, Madam, have you heard of the Zining Pavilion?" Nanny Wei added.
"An establishment for rouge; who hasnât heard of it? Why?"
"That Zining Pavilion was established by that girl. It was precisely because Princess Changping used her storeâs rouge that this trend started, which also seemed to be how she made connections with Princess Changping. After all, youâve seen her previous makeup; either ghastly painted or ridiculously dressed!"
"What?" Madam Wang stood up in shock, "Is there any mistake?"
"Thereâs absolutely none." Nanny Wei also felt admiration; the business at Zining Pavilion was very good. I donât know how that girl managed it, having connections and wealth, solid foundations. When you compare them to the Legitimate Daughter and her sisters, itâs truly damaging.
Madam Wangâs face turned a myriad of colors. To hear that little wretch befriended several noble girls already made her envious, and now to find out Zining Pavilion was hers only astonished her further.
That Zining Pavilion may not exactly earn excessive wealth daily, but its cosmetics particularly expensive, and business exceedingly brisk...
Thinking about this, Madam Wangâs heart felt like it was lightly scratched by a catâs claw, itchy, eyes flashing with a hint of greed.