Chapter 1049: Chapter 1049: Consort Zhou Sells Favor
Madam and Madam Wen, along with her daughter, watched Consort Zhou leave, the procession winding and truly impressive.
"Only an official wife could have such a grand display," Madam exclaimed in awe.
Madam Wenās eyes flickered slightly, and she unconsciously glanced at Wen Zishan. Seeing her pale complexion, her gaze sharpened.
"I still need to draw a lot for my nephew at home. Madam Wen, why donāt you join me? Oh dear, why does this childās face look so pale? Is she feeling unwell?" Madam asked with feigned concern, looking at Wen Zishan.
Wen Zishan forced a smile and said, "Perhaps the wind was too strong, giving me a slight headache."
Madam frowned, "What should we do? Why not ask the templeās monk doctor to check your pulse?"
"Itās just a minor headache; thereās no need to trouble the monk doctor. Iāll accompany this girl to get some hot water to drink and apply some oil. That should be enough," replied Madam Wen, somewhat regretfully. "But Iām afraid I wonāt be able to accompany you to draw lots, Madam."
"You can draw lots anytime. You should go quickly. In my opinion, after drinking hot water, you should return to the capital quickly and ask the imperial physician to check her pulse. After all, itās autumn now; the mountain winds are quite chilly. A young lady shouldnāt catch a cold," Madam said.
Madam Wen said, "But weāve only just arrived with you..."
Madam chided, "Thereās plenty of time ahead. Thereās always a chance for a Buddhist ceremony. The child is what matters."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wen felt a bit heavy-hearted, but she still maintained a slightly apologetic smile and said, "Weāve interrupted Madamās enjoyment."
Madam exchanged a few polite words and urged them to leave.
Madam Wen apologized briefly and then led Wen Zishan away.
Madam watched them until they were out of sight, then took the hand of her servant, Mama Fang, and headed toward the main hall. After only a few steps, she started to laugh softly.
"How satisfying, today was truly satisfying." It was not only satisfying but also a relief from resentment.
Mama Fang said helplessly, "Madam, weāre still out in public."
Being complacent, be careful not to get exposed.
Madam hummed with a smile, lifted her chin, and said, "Letās go, letās draw a few good lots for Suāer and the others."
She hadnāt expected that, as they were leaving, Mama Li, who was by Consort Zhouās side, found an excuse to return, came up to her carriage, and mentioned something amusing with a smile.
"Indeed, itās funny. I appreciate the princessās kind gesture," Madam said with a laugh.
Mama Li smiled faintly and got into a simple carriage, leaving.
Looking at Mama Fang, Madam said, "You see, young people these days already have quite a mindset. To be a princess, you really need a bit of strategy."
Mama Fang said, "Consort Zhou is really good at this, thoroughly cutting off that oneās escape route. Isnāt she afraid the Wen Family might really push this girl to become a concubine?"
The amusing matter brought by Consort Zhouās servant was none other than the story of Wanbao Tower. Even though it seemed to exclude Prince Zhou, the words completely ruined Wen Zishanās reputation.
Any proper Madam would hesitate, thinking what kind of bold girl would fit as a daughter-in-law. Especially in a noble family like the Prime Ministerās Mansion?
Consort Zhou just didnāt want Wen Zishan to have a good marriage, regardless of whether she could become her āsisterā. By doing this, she eliminated the possibility of her marrying into the mansion.
"Some things canāt be stopped just because sheās afraid. Especially considering the Wen Familyās high status. Her performance earlier was just to highlight her own position. Regardless of the result, sheās still the official wife and an official wife with a favored legitimate son! If Wen Zishan truly has a spine, she should act sensibly," Madam laughed. "By giving me this favor, I have to acknowledge it, donāt I? Inadvertently, she gained another vote for Prince Zhou. Sheās really shrewd."