Chapter 1303: Chapter 1303: Good News from the Northwest
Smearing the walls with excrement.
Both Jiang and the Madam were taken aback upon hearing it, thatās how the word is used, yet, upon closer examination, the pun sound.
Oh dear, stop teasing me until I die.
Jiang laughed heartily: "Mother, you really are, your choice of words is so exquisite, too apt."
Song Ci said: "No wonder there was a time I seemed to smell something foul, turns out it was done by the Princess Consort Ji, she really is capable, her body hasnāt fully recovered yet, and sheās already gone to berate."
"Given her temperament, even if she were too ill to get up, sheād still go, after all, Prince Min, no, Prince Min Mansion being implicated is all because of that deceitful Ning Cabinet Minister. Alas, who would have thought it would come to this." The Madam sighed, saying: "Especially since Prince Min is still recuperating in the palace, his only illegitimate son has been taken, even for a Buddha, thereād be a commotion."
Jiang nodded in agreement, saying something unfavorable, if she were the Princess Consort Ji, sheād likely cause an upheaval too, after all, a motherās heart aches for her child.
"That Ning clan still has a foolish child, who jumped and screeched at the Princess Consort Ji, broke free from the people around him, trying to pounce forward, but was kicked away by the people around the Princess Consort Ji. Itās said that the child fell to the ground and made no sound, I donāt know if heās well." Jiang added.
Song Ci frowned and said: "Thatās a sin right there, she also has grandchildren, how could she... never mind, unless you experience someone elseās hardships, donāt advise them on goodness. Letās not discuss this further."
"Yes."
Song Ci diverted the topic, saying: "Now that the Ning clan members are being escorted to the capital, there might be trouble, restrain the household staff, and donāt make comments outside, also donāt talk freely and loudly, to avoid provoking His Majestyās taboo and inviting trouble."
The Madam stiffened and said: "Mother, rest assured, I will order the people to be restrained."
Song Ci nodded: "Make sure the children attending school or going to the palace pay more attention, send more people to accompany them, to prevent any incidents from happening."
In times of turbulence, caution is essential.
The Madam agreed again.
"As for Suāerās engagement, the eldest said to invite Scholar Meng as a witness. Gu, prepare a suitable gift to send, donāt neglect the Princess Mansion either. Itās okay to lower our stance a bit when asking for favors. A gift for Scholar Meng shouldnāt be ordinary, if thereās none, come to my storeroom and find something, some ancient books or paintings could be useful."
The Madam smiled and stood up, bowing slightly: "How could I use motherās private storeroom, although my place isnāt comparable to motherās, Iāve also kept some good things, rest assured, Scholar Meng will be satisfied."
"Thatās good."
Jiang said enviously: "Suāer is getting engaged too, Sister-in-law, such good fortune, I wonder when itāll be my turn."
The Madam remarked teasingly: "If youāre thinking about it, quickly ask mother to look for matches for the children."
Jiangās expression darkened: "How can we matchmake, one is far away in the Northwest, who knows what the current situation is."
The Madam realized she had misspoken and was about to make amends when she heard the joyful voices of her sons and Song Lingjie from outside.
"Oh, the kids are here." She thought it timely, smiling as she looked toward the door.
Sure enough, Song Lingsu walked in leading the way, his face full of joy, and following him was Song Lingjie, seemingly holding a letter.
"Iāve heard your cheerful voices from afar, what joyous occasion makes you so happy?" The Madam asked with a smile.
Song Lingsu paid his respects to the few people and said joyfully: "Itās indeed great news, second brother sent a letter from the Northwest, congratulations, aunt, second brother has made achievements."