Chapter 1717: Chapter 1655: Enduring Injustice
Madam Wang would never believe that, given the status of Prince Weiâs Manor, this matter could be buried quietly. But the reality was starkly oppositeârumors were flying everywhere, and she absolutely couldnât believe that Wufu hadnât somehow played a part in stirring the pot.
From Wu Yiningâs departure from the residence to her journey to the temple, to her ending up in bed with Crown Prince Songâit all seemed so seamless. She couldnât believe everything happened so smoothly; surely someone was pulling strings behind the scenes.
"Prepare the carriage, I want to go to Prince Weiâs Manor!" Madam Wang said in a deep voice.
This cannot be left unresolved. She alone cannot contend with that wretched girl. Prince Weiâs Manor has also fallen victim to her scheming, so they must be informed.
Before Madam Wang could leave the house, someone from Prince Weiâs Manor arrivedâthe confidante of Princess Consort Wei, Nanny Lin. Behind her, a sturdy woman and a maid carried a food box.
Nanny Lin looked down at Madam Wang and said, "Our Princess Consort stated, Prince Weiâs Manor is a family of responsibility, fully capable of supporting a mistress. Miss Wu did serve our Princely Heir, and while she may not have achieved much, she did expend effort. Therefore, Prince Weiâs Manor will not skimp on providing for her needs."
Madam Wangâs temple throbbed with an ominous premonition.
"The Princess Consort and the Princely Heir have both agreed to let Miss Wu join us at the manor. You should prepare so that Miss Wu can move into Prince Weiâs Manor," Nanny Lin glanced at Madam Wang and added, "Before entering the manor, thereâs one thing that must be done first. Please ask Miss Wu to step forward."
Madam Wangâs heart pounded chaotically; instinctively, she glanced towards the food box behind Nanny Lin, her lips moving but unable to utter a single word.
Nanny Lin showed even greater disdain at this sight. Truly a family of lower standing, such mud-dragging origins as the Wu Familyâsâwhat kind of noble lady could they raise?
Wu Yining arrived with a pale face, hearing Nanny Linâs words, her heart mixed with bitterness and joy. Joy that Crown Prince Song hadnât broken his promise and was taking responsibility for her; bitterness that things hadnât turned out as sheâd imagined.
No imagined wedding, no dowryâjust being carried in like a maid, what was the point?
At this moment, Wu Yining was unaware that while she was considered an esteemed lady in the Wu Family, should she enter Prince Weiâs Manor, as a mistress, she would be of even lower standing than the first-class maidservant and nanny beside the masters.
"The Princely Heir has yet to marry, and none of the concubines serving him may bear children. Miss, please drink this potion!" Nanny Lin finally revealed the true purpose.
The woman behind her placed the food box on the table and took out a bowl of black potion.
Wu Yining stared wide-eyed in shock, instinctively retreating a couple of steps, looking at Madam Wang.
Madam Wang, however, wore a dazed expression, her eyes vacant.
"If Iâm already pregnant, wonât drinking it..." Wu Yiningâs hand rested on her abdomen, reluctantly looking at Nanny Lin.
Nanny Lin replied, "Before a legitimate son and daughter are born, a Concubineâs Son or Daughter may not be born. Such are the manorâs rules. If Miss wishes to enter Prince Weiâs Manor, she must abide by the manorâs rules." As she spoke, she glanced at Wu Yiningâs belly and continued, "Should you be pregnant and lose it, it only means it was an unlucky fate, not having been conceived in the womb of a legitimate descendent."
These words, like sharp, cold swords, pierced deeply into the hearts of Wu Yining and Madam Wang.
"Mother..." Wu Yining felt aggrieved.
Madam Wang closed her eyes, sitting on the couch. Her hands hidden within her sleeves trembled uncontrollably and squeezed tightly. Her tightly pressed lips showed her anger and frustration.