Chapter 1353: Chapter 1351: Different Attitudes
Madam Wang was thrilled upon hearing that Wu Lihong was thwarted again, but at the same time, she was displeased about the loss her son took. Though her family had declined, it wasnât the place for a little country girl to bully them.
Thinking of Wufuâs actions made Madam Wang feel increasingly stifled, prompting her to send out several orders targeting Wufu.
In the city, new rumors circulated about the affairs at the Changqing Residence on Cypress Lane.
It was said that the young girl treated Young Master Wu so harshly because her mother was pregnant with a bastard, all in order to make room for her brother. Her intentions were deemed extremely malicious and ruthless.
The news also revealed that the woman living in that residence was the concubine of the Minister of Rites.
Upon hearing the news, Wufu and others were left speechless, even amused, at how they could concoct such a tale about making room for an unborn child.
"Miss, Madam Wang wonât shed tears until she sees the coffin. Should I go and teach her a lesson?" Jadeite fumed.
"Save your strength. Has the new Fragrant Dew been refined? It must last long," Wufu asked.
Jadeite replied, "It has been developed. Iâll bring some samples for you to see later."
"Alright. Such trivial matters arenât worth dwelling on. Itâs not worth the time and effort." Holding the carving knife, Wufu knew the truth would eventually come to light.
Jadeite muttered, "Iâm just worried about your reputation, Miss. Theyâre truly bullying you!"
Wufu smiled faintly; reputation? She didnât care!
But while she didnât care, others did, like Guan Chuying, who was being questioned by Madam Guan.
"Whatâs going on? Isnât Miss Wu from Huayang? How did she become a child from concubinage of the Wu family?" Madam Guan couldnât sit still after hearing the rumors; her daughterâs reputation was at stake.
Guan Chuying said, "Mother, these are just the result of hearsay and misinformation. Are you really going to believe them?"
"The rumors outside are quite detailed, saying she threw the kid into a dung bucket!" Madam Guan used a handkerchief to cover her mouth in disgust; it was truly vile.
Thinking for a moment, Guan Chuying lowered her head and smiled, "This does sound somewhat like Wufuâs style. You know her, straightforward and not one for convoluted schemes." Pausing, she continued, "Moreover, Mother, Wufu has already confided in me. Sheâs actually Lord Wuâs daughter!"
"What?" Madam Guan was startled, "Why hadnât you mentioned it?"
"She told me during the Changping coming-of-age ceremony, and I noticed she didnât seem to have any admiration for Lord Wu, so I didnât bring it up. Now, seeing this matter, I suspect thereâs more beneath the surface. Besides, the eldest daughter of the Wu family is actually a year younger than Wufu."
Madam Guan furrowed her brow, contemplating for a moment, "If thatâs the case, it must be the mess Lord Wu made when he was young!"
"Whatever happened, Iâm not going to delve into it, Mother. I only intend to maintain a good relationship with Wufu. Sheâs worth it!" Guan Chuying snuggled up closely, "Mother, even Old Mr. Meng is willing to take her as a disciple; surely his vision isnât worse than your daughterâs!"
"You!" Madam Guan playfully tapped her forehead with a teasing smile, "Alright, letâs see how things unfold."
Meanwhile at the Princeâs Mansion, similar conversations occurred between Changping and the Princess Consort. Unlike Madam Guanâs broad-mindedness, the Princess Consort didnât want Changping to have much contact with Wufu, prompting Changping to slam the door and storm out in frustration.