Chapter 187: Tearing the Clouds to Reveal the Moon
Shen Ningyuan stared at Madam Ji quietly, waiting for her next words.
The next second, Madam Ji straightened her back and said righteously, "I was personally conferred by the late emperor. Even if it is His Majesty today, you should give me some face when you see me!"
His expression was solemn and his tone was firm.
It seemed that she had already determined that the emperor would really give her this favor.
Shen Ningyuan almost laughed out loud when she heard this.
Let alone the imperial edict personally conferred by the late emperor, even if it was an imperial edict personally conferred by the current emperor, I would not dare to ask the emperor to give me even a little face.
Where did Madam Ji get the confidence to believe that the emperor would spare the Ji family for her sake?
Not only did Shen Ningyuan find it absurd, but Chen on the side was also stunned.
After hesitating for a moment, she cautiously asked, "Madam, are you sure... His Majesty will really consider your face and not deprive the Ji family of their title?"
"Of course!" Madam Ji held her head high, a look of arrogance slowly showing on her face. She snorted coldly and said, "You specially invited me back. Isn't it because you value my status as an imperial minister?"
Chen was speechless for a moment, with a look of embarrassment on her face.
She did take a fancy to Madam Ji's status as a noble lady, but she just wanted her to show up at the Marquis' Mansion to suppress Ning Yuan so that it would be easier for her and Chen Moer to act.
But he never thought of asking her to ask for favors from the emperor.
But now...
Judging from Madam Ji's attitude, it seems that she is really determined to go to the palace and ask the emperor for this favor.
After hesitating for a moment, Chen tried to persuade him, "Old Madam, let's put off going to the palace to plead with His Majesty for now. After all, the incident just happened and His Majesty is still angry. The Ji family is in trouble now and is at the center of the storm. It won't be too late for us to go to the palace after His Majesty calms down."
What he said makes sense.
Shen Ningyuan listened to it and couldn't help but think in her heart: Although Chen is stupid, she still knows her limits when it comes to major issues.
But the old lady Ji who was next to him and had the so-called imperial edict seemed not to be so clear-headed.
As soon as Chen finished speaking, Madam Ji scolded in a deep voice: "Superficial!"
"You have been the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion for decades, but you are so timid and hesitant. You will never achieve anything great." Madam Ji pointed at Chen, "No wonder the Marquis' Mansion has not made any progress in the capital over the years and has been ridiculed and mocked by other noble families. It's because you didn't do a good job as a good wife to my son!"
Hearing this, Chen felt miserable.
The development of a family is a matter of several generations.
How could she alone make the Marquis' Mansion famous?
After being scolded by Madam Ji, Chen wanted to explain a few words and persuade Madam Ji at the same time.
But when the words came to my lips, I didn't know how to dissuade him.
As mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for many years, she knows Madam Ji's temper very well. Once she decides to do something, no one can persuade her otherwise.
If you try to stop it forcibly, it might make the old lady unhappy, and Shen Ningyuan would gain the upper hand.
But for the sake of the Ji family, Chen decided to persuade him a few more times.
"Madam, this matter——"
"Okay, you don't need to persuade me anymore."
Before Chen could finish her words, she was interrupted by Madam Ji.
"I have decided to go to the palace tomorrow to meet His Majesty and ask for His Majesty's grace to keep the Ji family's title."
Madam Ji's words were powerful and could not be refuted.
Knowing that persuasion was useless, Chen bit her lower lip and forced herself to suppress the urge to persuade.
Now, she could only pray secretly in her heart: I hope that Madam Ji’s visit to the palace this time will not make things worse.
So Chen said, "Madam, I will arrange it right away. You can go to the palace to see His Majesty tomorrow morning."
"That's right! If you had been so obedient earlier, I wouldn't have scolded you just now."
Shen Ningyuan stood aside, watching this scene.
Although he looked calm on the surface, he secretly mocked Madam Ji's ignorance in his heart.
Although they had little contact, she roughly knew the emperor's temperament.
Madam Ji will only end up in failure if she enters the palace this time.
She wanted to see how Madam Ji would be rejected by the Emperor and rolled out of the palace in disgrace!
At this time, as if she had noticed Shen Ningyuan's gaze, Madam Ji glanced at her with an arrogant look.
"Just wait and see. I will let you know that the Ji family can regain its strength and resolve this crisis without relying on the Shen family!"
Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan only smiled lightly and said in a gentle manner: "Then granddaughter-in-law, I would like to congratulate grandmother in advance for successfully meeting His Majesty, successfully resolving the matter, and keeping the title of the Ji family."
After finishing speaking, Shen Ningyuan looked at Lan Yin outside the door and whispered, “Lan Yin, send the old lady and the lady back.”
"Yes, Madam."
Lan Yin responded from outside the door, walked in, and bowed politely to Madam Ji and Chen.
Then he extended his hand, "Please."
Being ordered to leave by Shen Ningyuan, Madam Ji snorted coldly with a gloomy face, "No need for you to send me off, I will go back by myself!"
After saying that, he glared at Shen Ningyuan fiercely, then turned around and walked out of Xiyuanju.
Chen looked back every step of the way, with complicated emotions in her eyes, as if she wanted to continue begging Shen Ningyuan.
Seeing this, Shen Ningyuan gently advised: “Madam Ji, when the old lady enters the palace tomorrow, you should send someone to keep an eye on her.”
Chen paused, frowned and looked at Shen Ningyuan, and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Ningyuan had a smile on her face, "The old lady hasn't been in the capital for ten years, so it's inevitable that she doesn't understand some of the rules. If she says something she shouldn't say and offends the nobles in the palace, it will be more trouble than it's worth!"
Chen's pupils shrank, and she asked in disbelief: "Chen Ningyuan, would you be so kind? And you specifically reminded me?"
Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan's smile deepened.
"Of course not."
Shen Ningyuan said sarcastically, “I just want to watch the show.”
"you--"
Chen's throat choked at these words.
He glared at Shen Ningyuan angrily, then turned and left Xiyuanju.
Seeing her expression when she left, Shen Ningyuan knew that Chen had heard what she had just said.
At night, Shen Ningyuan sat in the yard, looking up at the dark sky.
Lan Yin carried a bowl of steaming ginger soup and slowly walked behind her, "Miss, drink some ginger soup to warm your body."
"Well, put it down. I'll drink it later."
Shen Ningyuan did not look back, still looking up at the sky.
Lan Yin looked up following her gaze and asked in confusion, "Miss, what are you looking at?"
“I’m looking at the moon.”
Shen Ningyuan said in a light tone.
"moonlight?"
Lan Yin became even more confused and began to blink violently.
"Miss, where is the moon? Why can't I see it?" Lan Yin was suspicious. "It's pitch black, there's nothing."
"The moon is behind the clouds." Shen Ningyuan said in a light tone.
Lan Yin didn't ask any more questions, but just stood quietly aside, looking up at the sky with Shen Ningyuan.
Shen Ningyuan changed her posture and continued to stare at the faint light in the clouds.
She knew that one day, she would tear apart the clouds and let the moon shine again.
At this moment, not far away.
Xie Wanzhou, dressed in black, stood quietly on the roof.
There was a gentle light in his eyes as he looked at Shen Ningyuan.
Luo Ziyuan, who was standing beside him, crossed his arms in front of him and jokingly said, "Xie Wanzhou, you've been staring at the young widow for almost a quarter of an hour. What are you thinking about?"
Xie Wanzhou's lips twitched slightly, and he said in a light tone: "I wonder when she will tear open this cloud..."
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