Lady Wu took it as Sun Ce's agreement.
Madam Wu acted with the air of a guest.
However, she was not like an ordinary guest who would follow the host's lead, showing respect and trying to please the host.
Instead, she felt that everything was her due.
"Sister, look, this is why I don't want to live in your house! Of your three daughters-in-law, only the third one is clever; the other two are like mutes who've had their mouths sawed off! Just like you back then. You know what happened back then, sister; didn't you suffer in front of your children's father because you weren't good with words?"
Those who know, they all say that the children's father dotes on me and dislikes you, sister, for your fading beauty and old age.
How could it be like this?
If you don't have a good talk with him when he comes back, if you don't say something that touches his heart, how can he possibly pamper and love you?
This young Madam Wu spoke with great pride about how she had stolen her sister's favor back then.
She didn't feel ashamed at all for revealing her past in front of her sons and daughters-in-law; on the contrary, she seemed quite proud of it.
As she spoke, Madam Wu pointed at Qiao Jingjing.
“I don’t need to ask around at your house, sister. I just know she’s favored. As for looks, she’s alright. Just look at her eyes and her every move. Isn’t she clever and quick-witted, just like me back then?”
Being called out by name in public made Qiao Jingjing feel her skin tighten all over.
Madam Wu hadn't finished speaking.
"So, sister, no matter how many years have passed, this is the kind of man she likes..."
Qiao Jingjing could only smile.
I smiled as I accompanied my mother-in-law, Madam Wu.
She understood.
This young lady, Madam Wu, clearly benefited.
During the Lunar New Year, she came here to show off and even dragged Qiao Jingjing into the conversation; she's definitely not someone to be trifled with.
She hadn't quite figured it out before, since Sun Quan and Sun Yi were clearly older brothers who had gone out to fight and make military achievements with Sun Ce.
How come it was the younger, fourth-ranked Sun Kuang who inherited Sun Jian's title and became the Marquis of Wucheng?
Sun Ce's position as Marquis of Wu and his territory as Governor of Kuaiji were both earned through his own hard work and dedication.
It seems that after Sun Jian's death, this family fell apart and there was quite a commotion.
The winner will definitely be the younger sister.
And you're still so smug!
snort.
Now that the eldest son, Sun Ce, has already achieved great success and gained widespread fame, she still doesn't know her place and comes to this house to ridicule him.
If she hadn't been spoiled and taken advantage of back then, even now, Cao Cao in the north is extending an olive branch to her, wanting to marry his niece to Sun Kuang.
Look at her ugly face.
“Sister, I’m not trying to brag about my daughter-in-law! Putting aside her family background, she’s Cao Hong’s darling daughter, truly a woman of substance. Her speech and manners exude elegance, unlike your family’s silent, taciturn types!”
They also said that Madam Gu and Madam Xie were both silent, taciturn people.
Whether it's truly stifling or not, you'll only know after experiencing it firsthand, day and night, within the confines of a grand mansion.
In a room full of women, only this young Madam Wu could be heard speaking.
In the end, it was her sister-in-law, Madam Sun, who stepped forward.
"I've tolerated you for now, and I'm giving you face in front of the younger generation! You're still standing here making a racket. You're one of my brother's concubines, and your son is an illegitimate child who inherited the title. You think you're on top of the world!"
"You need to be capable! Like our Bo Fu, go and build your own empire, only then will I truly respect you."
After being scolded by Madam Sun, Madam Wu's face turned red instantly.
But luckily she has a thick skin.
How could a master of palace intrigue back then be afraid of such a blow?
Madam Wu changed her mind.
“Aunt, you are a guest in this house just like me. I was just joking. Why are you taking it so seriously? Yes! Kuang’er is a son of a concubine, and I am one of his father’s concubines, but Kuang’er is still the Marquis of Wucheng. These are undeniable facts. Why are you coming out here to complain? Whoever has the ability will inherit the title! Isn’t that right?”
Madam Wu chuckled heartily.
This completely ignores Sun Ce's status and military achievements.
Anyway, she's a typical stay-at-home wife, so she can do whatever she wants, even make a fuss.
As long as it works.
Qiao Jingjing stayed in the corner.
I felt really frustrated for Sun Ce's decision.
Today, who can't hear the echoes of that life-or-death struggle from back then?
It was a title that was stolen!
What exactly did this Madam Wu do back then? She seized the title and wealth of the legal wife and the eldest son, forcing the legal wife's son to run away and conquer the world at the age of seventeen!
“Back then, our Kuang’er was a bit young, but he was smart and capable. His father had said so before he passed away.”
indeed.
When Sun Jian was on his deathbed, he made considerations for the many children he had raised.
Sun Ce was the oldest and most sensible, and was able to shoulder the burden of the family.
But his beloved concubine, Xiao Wu, stayed by his side and cried for days and nights. Xiao Wu recounted all the things that had happened to her since she married him, saying that her sister treated her well on the surface, but in reality she controlled and manipulated her at every turn. She was afraid that if her father kicked the bucket, her two young sons would suffer.
“It doesn’t matter if I suffer, even if you asked me to go with you and lie in the same coffin, I would be willing! But my sons are still so young. How can they possibly fight against the three brothers, Bo Fu, Zhong Mou, and Shu Bi? There are only two of us. We are at a disadvantage in both age and numbers…”
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