Chapter 135: Discomfort
Shen Ti knelt down to ask for the emperor's grace, and the matter was finalized. The emperor then returned to the imperial study.
Chen Ji and Yun respectfully saw the emperor off and left the palace, but the second lady and Shen Wu did not leave with them. Queen Song kept the second lady behind on the pretext of discussing taking a concubine.
The Second Madam was very upset. The Taoist's divination had always been a thorn in her heart. She had always thought that the Taoist was a liar. How could an illegitimate girl have such a good fate, even so good that the Duke of Baoding's mansion would enjoy a hundred years of prosperity and wealth? But now, with Chen Ti marrying Prince Cheng as a concubine, there was a hint of her fate coming true.
After Concubine Zhao and Concubine Li left, Empress Song dismissed the palace maids. The Second Lady felt a little uneasy. If they were discussing taking a concubine, there was no need to dismiss the maids.
As expected, Queen Song's eyes were icy. "Since Duke Dingguo's daughter cannot be used by me and Prince Cheng, there's no need for her to live!"
Shen Ti followed Yun into the palace, so naturally she left the palace with Yun.
Inner room.
The old lady knelt on the cushion, chanting scriptures and praying for blessings.
Madam Sun was waiting on the side when a maid came in hurriedly, shouting, "Old Madam..."
Mother Sun scolded, "I've told you so many times, when the old lady is reciting the scriptures, unless it's an extremely urgent matter, you must not disturb her."
The maid said, "It's an extremely urgent matter."
Mother Sun asked, "What's the matter?"
The maid stepped forward and reported to the old lady, "Prince Cheng was framed in the palace, poisoned by aphrodisiac incense, and knocked unconscious. The fourth lady sacrificed herself to save him, and the emperor decreed that the fourth lady be made a concubine."
The old lady's hand, which was slowly fiddling with the Buddhist beads, paused, her half-closed eyes opened, and a sharp light flashed in her eyes.
"Is this true?"
The old lady's voice trembled a little.
The maid nodded repeatedly, "The Emperor has already ordered the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day to welcome the fourth young lady into the family."
Mother Sun smiled and said, "Congratulations, old lady."
Although she was not the principal wife, as the illegitimate daughter of the fourth lady, she was very lucky to be the concubine of King Cheng.
Knowing what the old lady liked to hear, Madam Sun helped her up while saying, "The fourth young lady is extremely intelligent. The Taoist's words will surely come true. The Baoding Duke's Mansion will prosper for a hundred years."
The old lady smiled and said, "I hope it will be as the Taoist said."
Shen Ji sent Yun and Shen Wan back to the mansion, and went straight to the military camp without getting off his horse.
After returning to Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Shen Wan was about to go back to Qingyi Garden to rest, but the old lady came to look for them, so they went to Shou'an Hall again.
Walking around the screen and entering the house, the old lady's eyes passed through Yun Shi and Shen Wan, and saw Shen Ti who was walking at the end, and said, "Come and sit next to grandma."
Her face was full of kindness. Fortunately, the Second Madam and Shen Wu were not there, otherwise she would have been furious.
Chen Ti sat next to the old lady, whose heart and eyes were full of her. She asked about what happened in the palace, and then the second lady and Shen Wu came in.
Shen Ti stood up and said, "Grandma, I want to go back and rest."
The old lady nodded and said, "Go back and have a good rest."
Shen Ti bowed and returned to the South Courtyard.
After she left, the old lady looked at the second lady and asked, "Queen Song kept you here to discuss Ti'er's marriage. What did she say?"
The Second Madam said, "Nothing much was said. The Fourth Young Lady is already the Prince's wife, so she should marry as soon as possible. However, the palace is busy with the Second Young Lady's wedding, and it can't be postponed. Queen Song wants the Fourth Young Lady and the Second Young Lady to marry on the same day."
No one is as annoying as Queen Song.
Not only did he fail to embarrass her in front of others in the palace, he now wanted to make trouble for her marriage!
Shen Ti, an illegitimate daughter who married the king as a concubine, also wanted to steal her limelight.
Shen Wan's face was unhappy, and Yun was even more angry, "How can this be possible? I don't agree!"
The Second Madam said, "I know my eldest sister-in-law won't agree, but this is what Queen Song wants, so how can I refute it?"
Yun was about to object, but Shen Wan said, "Mother, Queen Song's words don't count in this matter, and your words are even less effective. Everything is up to the emperor."
She didn't believe that the emperor would agree to Queen Song's arrangement.
When Yun came to her senses, she realized that she was confused by anger. The emperor trusted Shen Ji and King Jingbei, and the marriage between the two families was granted by the emperor. How could the emperor let King Cheng take Shen Ti as a concubine that day, causing trouble for Shen Ji and King Jingbei, and making things difficult for all the officials?
It's just Queen Song's wishful thinking, there's no need to be dissatisfied with it.
Chen Wu said, "If Second Sister hadn't taken Fourth Sister into the palace on a whim, none of this would have happened."
Shen Wan smiled faintly, “Third sister doesn’t want the fourth sister to marry King Cheng?”
It would be strange if she hoped!
But no matter how much she didn't want to, she couldn't say it out loud. Shen Wu gritted her teeth and said, "It's not glorious to marry like this."
This was not wrong, but coming from Shen Wu, it was too sarcastic.
The second house has done so many shameful things, isn't this one about Shen Ti? Both the parents are bad bamboos, how can we expect them to produce any good bamboo shoots?
Chen Wan didn't respond, but just smiled. Chen Wu was so angry that she almost exploded. She complained to the old lady, "Grandma, you don't know how well my second sister plays the zither. She has been hiding her skills for so many years so that my uncle can teach her horse riding and archery!"
The old lady was surprised, "Hide your abilities?"
Shen Wu blabbered and told the old lady everything that happened at the palace banquet.
The old lady frowned in displeasure. "The Duke is so busy with military affairs that he finally has time to rest, and he wants to teach you horse riding and archery. How ignorant!"
Yun protected Chen Wan and said, "Wan'er's words today have made the Duke feel ashamed. The Duke feels guilty for not spending enough time with Wan'er. She had to hide her incompetence when she wanted to learn horse riding. Now that she is getting married soon, the Duke can no longer make amends."
Not only was Shen Ji not angry, he also felt guilty, what else could the old lady say.
Shen Wu was so angry that her delicate face twisted. Then, thinking of something, she raised the corner of her mouth again and said to the old lady, "The Luqiqin that the emperor gave to my second sister was what Princess Shouzhen wanted. When my mother and I left, Princess Shouzhen was arguing with Queen Song..."
The old lady frowned, looked at Chen Wan and said, "Since you don't like playing the zither, then you should give the Luqiqin to Princess Shouzhen."
Shen Wan couldn't believe what she heard, "Let me give the Luqiqin that the emperor gave me to Princess Shouzhen?"
Chen Wu said, "It will be of no benefit to you to offend Princess Shouzhen."
She has already offended Queen Song and King Cheng, so why would she be afraid of having another Princess Shouzhen?
Furthermore!
They provoked her first!
Chen Wan angrily said, "No matter how angry Third Sister is that I brought Fourth Sister into the palace, she cannot instigate me to humiliate Princess Shouzhen."
Chen Wu angrily asked, "When did I ever encourage you to humiliate Princess Shouzhen?"
Chen Wan said, "So many people are listening. Princess Shouzhen wanted the Luqiqin, but the emperor didn't give it to her. Instead, he gave it to me. I didn't want it and gave it to her. Isn't this humiliating Princess Shouzhen?"
"Forget about giving the zither to Princess Shouzhen. Even if this gets to her ears, she'll probably be furious."
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