Chapter 1618: Chapter 1556: A Spear
Madam Wang discreetly made disparaging remarks about Wufu in front of Princess Consort Wei, deliberately mentioning Song Jiaoer, who had returned to the Northwest in disgrace.
Itâs the same situation for any mother; she couldnât believe that Princess Consort Wei wouldnât resent it?
Compared to herself, Princess Consort Wei, accustomed to being aloof, would find it even harder to accept someone like Wufu, who hails from the countryside, ascending above them.
Soon enough, upon mentioning Song Jiaoer, Princess Consort Weiâs face darkened, her lips pressing into a line.
Madam Wang feigned fear as she kneeled, "I deserve death, I shouldnât have mentioned the Princess Consortâs painful matters."
Princess Consort Wei cast a sidelong glance at her and snorted coldly.
"Speaking of the Commandery Princess returning, I am truly sad. Such a clever and beautiful girl, innocent and livelyâsaying she instigated those deeds, I absolutely donât believe it," Madam Wang said, "Our Ningning is also upset, cried for several days, and even talked about visiting the Commandery Princess in the Northwest!"
Though Princess Consort Wei didnât believe this nonsense, Madam Wangâs words nonetheless improved her mood.
"So, Princess Consort, tell me: How could we provoke such a person? Two girls raised with pure and kind heartsâhow could they match her deep schemes?" Madam Wang pretended to wipe nonexistent tears from the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Princess Consort Wei sighed, "Itâs hard on you!"
Madam Wang was taken aback, looking at her with some confusion.
"Iâve heard about the troubles in your family, pushed so far by a woman of unknown origin who has no upbringing; Lord Wu must be muddled, unable to distinguish pearls from fish eyes!"
In her heart, Madam Wang felt a pang, her eyes slightly reddened, and she choked up, "Princess Consort..."
Princess Consort Wei said, "Actually, you were foolish back then. If only you had welcomed her in sooner, you wouldnât have had so many troubles. A mere plebeian, held in the Matriarchâs hand, and she couldâve stirred things up? Yet you... alas."
Her words were somewhat resentful, and Madam Wangâs face stiffened, forcing a smile, "Princess Consort, the heavens are high, outweighing human wit. I absolutely didnât expect them to be so difficult to deal with."
"Though small, she has some abilities, but you, ah, failed to grasp her weaknesses, which is why youâve been bitten by her." Princess Consort Wei spoke with deep meaning.
Madam Wang was slightly stunned, pondering.
"Everyone has weaknesses, and to defeat them, you must find those weaknesses," Princess Consort Wei said as she looked at her.
"What does Princess Consort mean?" Madam Wang probed.
Princess Consort Wei averted her gaze, "I hear you have only one son?"
Madam Wang nodded.
"Having only one is good; all the household resources can be used exclusively for him, especially with the family head... Ah, the sedan has arrived; itâs time to go in." Princess Consort Wei smiled at Madam Wang, "Your Ning Girl is also straightforward; I like such children, and she gets along well with our Jiaojiao. Sheâs almost reaching the age of marriage, isnât she?"
"Yes."
"In the blink of an eye, children have grown up, and our Princely Heir should also take a wife," Princess Consort Wei laughed while looking at Madam Wang, "Weâll talk again on another day when we find a suitable time. Ah, if those troublesome matters were gone, truly the world would be peaceful, and this breath would be smoother."
"Princess Consort, itâs time to leave."
Princess Consort Wei nodded towards Madam Wang and boarded the sedan, turning and curling her lips coldly.
"Princess Consort, what about the words you said to Madam Wu just now?"
Princess Consort Wei sneered, "Just a tool; whether itâs useful depends on her cleverness."
Meanwhile, Madam Wang watched the Princess Consort Weiâs sedan depart, contemplating the information revealed in her previous words, her heart pounding heavily.