Chapter 146 Slap
Even with the maid's support, Shanhu walked with great difficulty. "I went to greet the fourth young lady from the Duke of Wei's mansion. At the corner of the corridor, a careless maid bumped into me and I fell down the stairs. I accidentally sprained my ankle..."
Shen Wan frowned, “Which maid bumped into you?”
Shanhu shook her head. "She bumped into me and ran away. I didn't see who she was."
After a pause, Shanhu asked, "Isn't Miss Wei Si here?"
No need to ask, it must be Shen Wu who did it.
The last time Wei Mingzhu came to give Chen Yu some dowry, Shen Wu expressed her dissatisfaction in front of her, and even sent the old lady to force her to break off contact with Wei Mingzhu, but she suppressed it.
Knowing that the open approach won't work, he secretly drives the person away.
Shen Wanyun clenched his fists under his sleeves.
There were footsteps coming from the other side. Chen Wu, who had said she was tired and wanted to go back to rest, walked over with graceful lotus steps.
Shen Wan walked over and said coldly, "You were the one who drove away Miss Wei Si?!"
Chen Wu didn't deny it, and even said confidently, "So what if it's me? Second sister doesn't care about my feelings at all. She's on good terms with the fourth lady of the Duke of Wei's mansion, so naturally I don't need to care about your feelings..."
Bang!
Shen Wan slapped Shen Wu in the face.
Shen Wu didn't expect Shen Wan to dare to hit her, and said angrily, "You dare to hit me?!"
She wanted to fight back, but Shen Wan grabbed her wrist. He grabbed her very hard and said in a cold voice, "Isn't it clear enough in front of Grandmother last time? Who I am friends with is my business. I won't ask about your fight with Miss Wei Si outside the Dingguo Mansion. She came to the Dingguo Mansion to give me some dowry. How can I allow you to act recklessly?!"
"Go to the Buddhist temple and kneel down to reflect on your sins!"
Shen Wan shook off Shen Wu’s hand.
Shen Wujiao's face was ferocious, "You want me to kneel? I will go?!"
Shen Wan said coldly, "You don't have to go. Second uncle is not a good parent. Father will make him go to the ancestral hall to reflect on himself."
"you!"
Shen Wu was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
The two of them were at loggerheads, fire crackling in their eyes.
Yin Chuan said, "Miss, the fourth young lady from the Duke of Wei's mansion is here."
Following the direction of Yinchuan's finger, Shen Wan saw Wei Mingzhu walking towards her, wearing a Shu brocade orchid-embroidered dress, dignified yet playful.
Seeing Wei Mingzhu coming over, Shen Wu's eyes lit up with fire.
Didn’t Wei Mingzhu leave?
Why is she back again?!
Shen Wan went up to greet him and said, “I thought you were gone.”
Wei Mingzhu said, "I did leave, but as I got on the carriage, I became angrier and angrier. I came here to give you your dowry. If I left because of this villain, wouldn't I be playing into her hands? It would be unfair to us for ever meeting each other, so I came back."
Chen Wu looked at Wei Mingzhu, and Wei Mingzhu also saw Chen Wu.
The slap that Chen Wan gave to Chen Wu was not light. The slap mark on Chen Wu's face was clearly visible. Wei Mingzhu was moved from the bottom of her heart. Chen Wu made her angry and left, and Chen Wan stood up for her. How could she not be moved?
Shen Wu was so angry that she could hardly breathe. She was slapped, but not only did she not drive the man away, but their relationship became even closer.
Shen Wu couldn't swallow this breath, she covered her face and went to complain to the old lady.
After Shen Wu left, Shen Wan invited Wei Mingzhu to the pavilion for tea and said, "I'm sorry for making you feel wronged."
Shen Wu is spoiled and willful. Although Wei Mingzhu does not get along with Shen Wu, she is a polite person. When Shen Wu confronts her head-on, Wei Mingzhu will definitely endure it again and again in the Duke Dingguo Mansion and will fight back, but she will not do anything to embarrass her.
In fact, when Chen Wu and Wei Mingzhu fought, Chen Wu was usually at a disadvantage. If Wei Mingzhu had not been so angry today, she would not have gotten on the carriage and turned back. She just couldn't swallow this humiliation.
Wei Mingzhu sighed, "I caused you trouble last time I came. Actually, I shouldn't have come. I can just ask the maid to bring you some extra makeup..."
Shen Wan smiled and said, “No need to worry so much.”
Wei Mingzhu said, "Who can help me? I came here today, not only to give you makeup, but more importantly, to thank you."
Shen Wan was confused, "Thank you?"
Wei Mingzhu nodded repeatedly, "You forgot, you told me that the Marquis of Qucheng's son was not a good match and asked me not to marry. I have always wondered why you said that to me. A few days ago, the Marquis of Qucheng's mansion really came to propose marriage, and my parents were willing to agree. I remembered what you said, so I told them. My father sent people around to inquire, and it turned out that the Marquis of Qucheng's son was indeed not a good match, all show and no substance."
"If it weren't for you, I might have ruined my life. How could I not come and give you your dowry in person just because someone in Duke Dingguo's mansion doesn't welcome me?"
Besides, she and Shen Wan were good friends because they both hated Shen Wu. If she didn't come because of Shen Wu, then she wouldn't be worthy of Shen Wan's association.
Shen Wan had already forgotten about this matter. Wei Mingzhu was able to avoid the same fate as in her previous life. Shen Wan was happy for her from the bottom of her heart, "You will definitely marry a man of your dreams."
Wei Mingzhu smiled and said, "I would be content if I had half of your blessings. You don't know how many ladies in Kyoto envy you."
The pastries made by Chen Wan impressed Prince Jingbei. Prince Jingbei was afraid that Duke Dingguo's Mansion would force him to learn cooking, so he asked Princess Jingbei to speak well of him. At the palace banquet, he protected Shen Wan in front of the emperor and all the civil and military officials, and generously expressed his admiration for Shen Wan. The two of them loved each other and were in love with each other, which was truly the envy of others.
Looking at the envy in Wei Mingzhu's eyes, Shen Wan was overwhelmed. It was not the case at all, but she couldn't explain it.
Wei Mingzhu smiled and said, "When you marry into the Jingbei Palace, I can come visit you often."
This is one of the benefits of marrying Xie Jingyu.
Chen Wan led Wei Mingzhu into the pavilion. Miss Zhao stood up and saluted Wei Mingzhu. The two of them had spoken for Chen Wan before and liked each other very much, so they quickly started chatting together.
Let’s talk about Chen Wu. She covered her face and went to find the old lady. The old lady was sitting there eating bird’s nest. When she saw Chen Wu covering her face and coming in with red eyes, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Chen Wu said aggrievedly, "The fourth young lady from the Duke of Wei's mansion came to give my second sister some dowry. I bumped into her and had a few words with her. She then turned and left. My second sister thought I had deliberately angered her and slapped me. Grandmother, you have to make the decision for me!"
Looking at the slap mark on Shen Wu's face, the old lady angrily slammed the bird's nest soup in her hand heavily on the small table.
But despite being angry, the old lady said, "Your second sister is getting married soon, and it's too late to punish her for breaking the family rules now."
According to family rules, if someone hits someone, he or she must kneel for at least three hours. If he or she really kneels for three hours, his or her knees will be injured, and if it doesn't heal within three days, the woman will have to limp when she gets married. Both the Duke Dingguo Mansion and the Prince Jingbei Mansion cannot afford to lose this person, not to mention that if the matter becomes a big deal, it is not certain who will be punished in the end.
Tears welled up in Chen Wu's eyes. "She has the support of the Jingbei Palace. Did I take this slap in vain?"
The old lady didn't say anything, but her eyes were colder than ever before.
Shen Ti walked in, and the palace maid following behind her said, "I have a plan to help the third lady vent her anger."
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