Chapter 160: Take Control
The wife of Marquis Jingwei was stunned and said unconsciously, "But wasn't the Grand Historian dismissed?"
"The princess loves her dearly, so she naturally won't allow anyone to say anything bad about her," Song Yuzhen smiled. "Even the empress in the palace gives the princess some leeway."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei felt bitter.
He is a tyrant and has the support of the eldest princess.
Song Yuzhen lowered his voice, "Madam knows what the Dingxiang Marquisate was like during her years in Jiangzhou. Now that she's back, what's happening to the Marquisate now?"
The wife of Marquis Jingwei felt cold all over.
"She is ruthless and merciless. She almost wiped out the entire Dingxiang Marquisate. If a woman like this were to take over the Marquisate, I'm afraid the Madam and the Second Young Master would have a hard time."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei grabbed Song Yuzhen's hand as if she had found a kindred spirit. "Miss Song, you know my heart very well, but the emperor's order is hard to disobey. All I can do is not bother to care."
"Madam, you can't just ignore it." Song Yuzhen said.
A gleam of light flashed in her eyes. "It is natural for a new bride to be taught by her mother-in-law. If you don't care, it will make the mansion look unruly. Not only should you care, but you should also manage it well. Only in this way can you use your mother-in-law's methods."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait, "Miss Song, do you have any good ideas?"
Song Yuzhen smiled, "Madam, you have a lot of experience, so you will naturally know how to teach your bride the proper etiquette."
She said meaningfully, "I'm free, Madam, if there's anything I can help you with, please feel free to ask."
When leaving the Zen room, the wife of Marquis Jingwei straightened her back much more, and the fighting spirit was rekindled in her eyes.
"Where are the second young master and the cousin?" Lady Jingwei Hou was a little unhappy when she came out and didn't see anyone.
"I will go find it right away."
Hu Yingyue arrived soon, holding the hand of Marquis Jingwei's wife affectionately. "Miss Song left? What did she say to my aunt?"
"Hurry back home and start preparing for the marriage with the princess." The wife of Marquis Jingwei was out of character.
Chi Che was surprised, "Didn't mother say she didn't care anymore?"
"That was just an angry remark," said the wife of Marquis Jingwei, smiling wryly. "How could I possibly not care about your eldest brother's marriage?"
Hu Yingyue's mind moved slightly, and things might not be that simple.
In the carriage, the wife of Marquis Jingwei was still thinking about what Song Yuzhen had said.
Those words were like a fire, burning her heart.
As soon as they entered the main courtyard, the wife of Marquis Jingwei ordered, "Go, call Nanny Yin from the Crown Prince's courtyard."
Hu Yingyue brought her tea with swift movements.
He patted her shoulders and smoothed her breathing. "You look a little better now. Take your time. Don't be anxious. Even out your breathing."
"Why are you taking a break?" Lady Jingwei pushed the teacup away and said angrily, "Don't make things worse."
But after a moment, Nanny Yin walked in.
He was in his early fifties, with his hair combed neatly. Although there were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, his gaze was sharp.
She was personally chosen by the old lady for Chi Yuan, and for the past twenty years, she has always treated Chi Yuan as her own daughter.
"This old servant greets the Madam." Nanny Yin bowed, but her back remained straight.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei became angry when she saw her like this.
This old slave never takes her seriously.
"I was ill a few days ago, but I'm well again now," Lady Jingwei Marquis suppressed her anger, "I want to personally arrange the prince's marriage."
Nanny Yin didn't even raise her eyelids. "Madam, the prince's marriage has been arranged by Shufeng Court."
There was no intention of letting her interfere at all.
"He's my son!"
The wife of Marquis Jingwei slammed the table and said, "It was the old lady who snatched him away to raise him, and then you, a wicked servant, instigated the conflict, which caused us mother and son to become separated."
She remembered what Song Yuzhen had said, "Now I have to take care of my own son's marriage. How can a servant like you have the right to comment on it?"
Nanny Yin finally raised her eyes. "Since Madam has mentioned the past, I would like to ask, drowning, drugging, hiding a needle, framing, which of these is something a mother should do to her son?"
The wife of Marquis Jingwei felt her face flushed.
She hates it most when people bring these things up.
So what? She's a mother!
"What a sharp-tongued slave!" Lady Jingwei was so angry that she was shaking all over. "Slap him! Hit him hard!"
The trusted nanny quickly stepped forward to dissuade her, "Madam, please think twice. Nanny Yin is the Crown Prince's person. You will only deepen the rift between you and him."
"Does the rift between him and I need a beating?" The voice of Marquis Jingwei's wife changed sharply.
She suddenly thought of Qu Ling and how erratic he behaved.
She really needs to learn something today.
Two servants came forward and held down Nanny Yin.
"Beat him." Lady Jingwei Hou shouted.
Blood was oozing from the corner of Nanny Yin's mouth, but she kept her head held high, and the contempt in her eyes remained unchanged.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei looked at Nanny Yin's red and swollen face, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart. "Now, take me to the courtyard of the deceased prince. I want to see if there is anything in this mansion that I cannot control."
Song Yuzhen is right.
Whoever becomes the crown prince is her son. Her identity as the crown prince's mother is enough for her to not have to worry about anything. She has the final say on everything in this mansion.
Nanny Yin was carried and led the way, and the group arrived at Shufeng Courtyard in a mighty procession.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they reached the gate, two guards blocked their way and said, "Madam, please wait. The prince has ordered that no one is allowed to enter without his permission."
Lady Jingwei couldn't believe her ears. "I'm his mother."
The guards refused to budge.
Nanny Yin spat out a mouthful of blood foam and sneered.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei was so angry that she felt dizzy, but she could do nothing.
These guards were left to Chi Yuan by the old marquis, and they are very loyal.
There weren't so many people guarding the place before. They were only sent here last time when she searched Chi Yuan's study.
Who are you guarding against?
The wife of Marquis Jingwei gritted her teeth and said, "When the prince comes back, let him come to see me."
When Chi Yuan returned home, the servant hurriedly reported what had happened during the day.
He first went to visit Nanny Yin, ordered someone to call a doctor and get some medicine, and then went to the main courtyard.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei sat upright in the throne, the anger on her face unconcealable.
"The prince is so arrogant. The courtyard is guarded more strictly than the palace."
There was no warmth in Chi Yuan's eyes. "Why did you hit Aunt Yin?"
"So what if I beat you?" Lady Jingwei sneered, "Chi Yuan, don't forget who gave birth to you."
Chi Yuan's face was cold. For the past twenty years, every conversation between them as mother and son would eventually return to this starting point.
She gave birth to him, so he should obey her.
"Back then, my mother and I agreed that Shuofeng Courtyard and the Main Courtyard would not interfere with each other." His eyes shone coldly in the candlelight. "Mother, you shouldn't have broken this rule."
He walked away with a blank expression.
The wife of Marquis Jingwei was furious and then she remembered that she had forgotten to mention the important matter.
She was still angry in her own mind when there was a commotion outside. "Madam, it's bad. The prince is about to beat the second young master to death."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei suddenly stood up, feeling dizzy, and ran out in disorder.
Evil creature, what does he want to do!
Hu Yingyue kept her head down the whole time.
She had found an opportunity to pass on the news of Song Yuzhen's meeting with the wife of Marquis Jingwei to the princess.
It’s not enough.
This evening's performance is even more exciting.
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