Chapter 1358: Chapter 1356: Humiliation
Nanny Liu suddenly realized her breach of etiquette, bowed slightly, and sat on a chair to the side. Though she sat, only a small portion of her behind touched the edge.
She lifted her head, looked at Madam Zhou, and her gaze fell on Madam Zhouâs prominent belly. Her eyes narrowed; the belly was small and pointed, suggesting it was likely a male infant.
Madam Zhou instinctively touched her belly and asked, "May I ask, Nanny, does the Old Madam have any instructions?"
"I wouldnât call it instructions." Nanny Liu tugged at the corner of her mouth and said, "The Old Madam learned of you and your childâs existence and sent me to bring you some supplements. The Old Madam said they are all Wu family blood, and she would not disregard them."
"Nanny, mind your words!" Madam Zhouâs complexion changed suddenly, "The Old Madam is considerate, but I dare not accept this gift, nor do I dare to bear the title of âmaternal auntâ from your mouth. Nanny Cheng, see the guest out."
Nanny Liu was taken aback, her expression darkening as she was about to speak, but the nanny standing beside Madam Zhou spoke first.
"My mistress comes from a scholar family, a respectable family background. As for the Wu family, is there any document for taking a concubine or has she been formally recognized as a concubine? If not, calling my lady âmaternal auntâ is a humiliation to her, isnât it?" Nanny Cheng spoke with disbelief. Despite being part of an officialâs family, they didnât know proper etiquette and blurted out âmaternal auntâ so casually, werenât they afraid of offending someone?
Nanny Liu slapped her mouth lightly, stood up, and bent her knees in a curtsey, saying, "Look at me, speaking too quickly and without much thought. I was only considering the affection between the madam and my householdâs head. Since you carry Wu family blood, the Old Madam has no intention of letting Wu family blood drift outside, so she has already agreed to welcome the madam into the family as a concubine. Madam, please donât be angry at my foul mouth."
Concubine, maternal aunt, and those seemingly indefinite taunts all seemed to slap Madam Zhouâs face, burning and unbearably embarrassing.
"Does Old Madam Wu know about my Wufu?" Madam Zhou suddenly asked.
Nanny Liu paused, then replied, "Regarding Miss Wufu, the Old Madam is also annoyed. The young master was ignorant to cause trouble, and the young lady shouldnât argue with him. After all, no matter what, they are brother and sister, and even when the girl is married off in the future, sheâll still rely on her brother for support, isnât that so? Making too much fuss could damage their relationship, and now the young master is still bedridden!"
Madam Zhou smiled, "Since Wufu injured Young Master Wu, the Old Madam doesnât plan to recognize my Wufu as her granddaughter, right?"
How should one respond to that?
Nanny Liuâs face turned a bit ugly for a moment; how could someone speak so bluntly?
"Madam jests!" She chuckled awkwardly, "Speaking of which, itâs okay for the madam to spoil the young lady, but you shouldnât indulge her too much. After all, the young lady belongs to another family in the future, and being too... like this wonât be favorable at her husbandâs home!"
Nanny Liu said as she glanced around, "May I know where Miss Wufu is currently? Could she come out so this old woman can meet her and report back to the Old Madam?"
Nanny Cheng replied, "Miss Guan from the home of the Left Imperial Censor and Commandery Princess Changping have come to visit my lady, and sheâs entertaining them, so Iâm afraid she doesnât have time to meet the nanny."
Nanny Liu was greatly shocked, "Princess Changping and Miss Guan?"
She had heard some rumors outside. At such a moment, those two actually came personally to seek the young lady for play?
Could their relations truly be so close?
Madam Zhou picked up the teacup, saying, "I understand the Old Madamâs intentions. Please return, and in the future, thereâs no need to send anything more. We lack nothing."
Nanny Liu was stunned, what did these words mean?