Chapter 1494: Chapter 1432: Thinking Too Simply
Madam Wang stormed in, immediately noticing the flush on Wu Yiningâs face, leaving her with an indescribable feeling as she sat down.
"Mother..." Wu Yining stood up to greet her.
Madam Wang pulled her onto the bed, dismissing the maidservants in the room, and said, "Whatâs going on? I heard from Old Lady Lu that the person who invited you to the teahouse wasnât the Commandery Princess but the Princely Heir?"
Wu Yiningâs face warmed, nodding under Madam Wangâs gaze.
Madam Wang felt slightly anxious and pressed further, "Was it just the two of you, no one else around?"
"Yes." Wu Yining replied, "The Princely Heir said he was apologizing on behalf of the Commandery Princess, stating that the incident at the shop was the Commandery Princessâs mistake."
Madam Wang felt increasingly uneasy hearing this; how could it be possible? What kind of family is Prince Weiâs Manor, to smash a shop and then send someone to apologize? Moreover, with Crown Prince Song personally appearing?
Well, assuming Prince Weiâs Manor possesses such grace, it shouldnât be done this way. Inviting a young lady out alone for an apologyâdoesnât this ruin their reputation?
"Explain carefully to me, what exactly did the Princely Heir say? What did you talk about?" Madam Wang was a bit anxious.
Wu Yining paused, "Mother?"
"Hurry up and speak."
"We didnât talk about much, really. He mentioned Father..." Wu Yining grunted lightly and recounted her entire conversation with Crown Prince Song.
As Wu Yining described things in detail, Madam Wangâs expression grew increasingly grave. Why was Crown Prince Song interested in their family affairs?
"Mother, one day... Iâll definitely make them pay!" Wu Yining declared through gritted teeth, "You are Fatherâs legitimate wife, not some concubine. Itâs their scheme that produced some marriage certificate."
Upon hearing about Wu Lihongâs separation, Wu Yining almost stormed Changqing Residence. It was Madam Wang who restrained her, and fearing Wufuâs methods, she held back.
But things were different now. She was on the brink of grandeur, just waiting... She would make them beg for mercy before her.
Madam Wang was suddenly startled, grasping her daughterâs hand and asked, "You mean to say, you and the Princely Heir?"
Wu Yining felt a bit guilty, yet a touch sweet and bashful, pressing her lips softly with her slender fingers.
Who hasnât been a young lady in love? Which young lady doesnât yearn for romance? With Wu Yiningâs demeanor, Madam Wang understood instantly and looked at her lips following her hand gesture.
The girlâs lips were cherry-colored, glistening with moisture. Madam Wang hadnât noticed earlier due to her concerns over the Princely Heir, but now upon closer inspection, they were slightly swollen, and she was taken aback.
"You, did you have physical contact with him?" Madam Wangâs voice sharpened.
"Mother." Wu Yining felt both ashamed and annoyed, "Itâs not what you think, he merely kissed me."
Madam Wang felt faint; how is that not considered something?
"You foolish girl, youâre driving me insane." Madam Wang pinched her daughterâs arm, "What did I tell youâdo you care nothing for your life or reputation? What if people find out?"
"Ouch, it hurts, Mother, youâre pinching me too hard!" Wu Yining cried out in pain, holding her arm. "It was just the two of us in the private room, who would know? If word gets out, it would be good; Crown Prince Song will have to marry me, and Iâll become the Crown Princess!"
Madam Wang was furious, unable to resist hitting her twice more: "Youâre so naive, itâs not that simple."
"Why not? The Princely Heir has feelings for me; proposing marriage is just a matter of time." Wu Yining said matter-of-factly.
Madam Wang was so upset that her heart achedâwhat should she do with such a foolish daughter?