Wang Qiang really took this matter to heart. He might not have cared before, since he believed he could control the entire Cangzhou. But now that the First Prince was around, he dared not be too ostentatious.
"I know about this. I'm sorry you've been wronged. Isn't Shu'er going to be engaged? She's my only biological daughter. You two can go and choose some things from the storeroom."
Madam Lin was pleased, but she still looked somewhat angry and said, "What do you mean by this, sir? I don't care about your little things. I just think the Wang family is acting too arrogantly, which is bad for your reputation. Don't you agree, sir?"
Wang Qiang added, "After all, Aunt Wang is just a concubine. Although she gave birth to a son, her status is not that of someone who raises a child. Go and take the child to where you want to raise him. As for Aunt Wang, let her calm down first."
Wang Qiang didn't say to take immediate action. He gave the order to save face for the Lin family and also for his own sake. This matter still needs to be investigated further.
If it's true, he has no shortage of beautiful and considerate women, even with just one concubine.
Madam Lin was satisfied: "What you say is true, sir. Concubine Wang has indeed been a bit feverish lately. It would be best if she could calm down. I have obtained quite a few scriptures from the temple. Why don't we have Concubine Wang copy them? It would show her sincerity, wouldn't it?"
"You decide what to do."
Madam Lin said, "Of course, I will naturally help Aunt Wang calm down."
When Madam Lin came out of the study in the front yard, she had no expression. Although she was happy, she was still a little shocked by the ruthlessness of her husband. She had seen how much Wang Qiang doted on Aunt Wang. It was impossible for him to have no feelings for her at all. But when faced with something that might conflict with his interests, he was so indifferent. She was shocked and heartbroken.
"Madam, Miss has arrived."
"Let her in."
"yes"
Wang Shu entered shortly afterward.
"Mother, I heard you went to see Father today?"
Madam Lin nodded: "I need to see your father about something. What brings you to your mother's place today?"
"Didn't our daughter miss her mother?" Wang Shu said coquettishly.
Mrs. Lin also liked her daughter's closeness to her.
"Okay, okay, whatever you say."
The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and then Madam Lin said, "Things haven't been peaceful lately. Tomorrow, I'll bring over Aunt Wang's son to raise. You can spend more time with him."
Wang Shu was somewhat displeased upon hearing this.
"Mother, why would Aunt Wang agree to send the child here?"
Madam Lin said, "Your father said that he hasn't let you leave the manor recently, so you don't know that some unpleasant things have been said about the Wang family recently, and your father is angry."
Wang Shu asked, "Mother, do you really want to raise Aunt Wang's son?"
Wang Shu didn't receive much love from her father, but fortunately, Lin Shi doted on her. Even though she was about to get married, she didn't want a younger brother to appear out of nowhere and steal her mother's affection.
Upon hearing this, Madam Lin immediately knew what her daughter was thinking.
“My dear child, your mother naturally loves you the most, but I am not fortunate enough to have given birth to a younger brother for you. Now that you are married, your father’s current status means that no one will dare to do anything to you. However, your father is not young after all, so you will have to rely on your maternal brothers for support. Those above you are not trustworthy. But Aunt Wang’s son is still young and doesn’t remember things. Once he is well raised, he can also be someone you can rely on.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Shu blushed slightly, realizing she had misunderstood.
"Mother is right, I was overthinking it."
After Lin left, Wang Qiang ordered someone to investigate Wang Hailin's affairs.
The publicity was already quite effective, and Wang Qiang's investigation was spot on, with the results even worse than he had imagined.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Qiang decided to sever all ties with the Wang family. Just as he was about to put his plan into action, he heard the steward say, "Master, Aunt Wang is refusing to eat or drink and says she wants to see you."
Aunt Wang is indeed a shrewd woman; otherwise, she wouldn't have gained such favor from Wang Qiang. Even Lin Shi, the principal wife, had to defer to her in the mansion.
Wang Qiang was already in a bad mood. If it weren't for Wang Hailin's situation, he probably would have felt sorry for her. But now that she's done this, he's only become more annoyed by her behavior.
"I won't see her. If she doesn't want to eat, then let her be." It would be easier to just let her starve to death.
Although the Emperor knew that Concubine Wang's child had been taken to the Madam's place, Concubine Wang's treatment remained unchanged. The steward was afraid of offending Concubine Wang, so he came to deliver the message, but he didn't expect to offend the Master.
It seems the winds in the backyard have truly shifted this time.
"Yes, sir."
When Aunt Wang learned that Wang Qiang was unwilling to see her, her face instantly turned somewhat ferocious.
"Go and find out what happened to the master. Or did the madam say something in the master's study a couple of days ago?"
Aunt Wang still had some connections in the mansion, and she was unwilling to be defeated by the Madam so easily.
"Yes, Master."
Lin saw what Aunt Wang was doing. She didn't mind him investigating and even sent someone to secretly tell her why, although the reason wasn't explained very clearly.
Aunt Wang did a lot of research, but only had a superficial understanding. Relying on her limited knowledge, she went to find Wang Qiang.
"Master, Concubine Wang insisted on coming over, and I couldn't stop her!"
Seeing that the rumors couldn't be suppressed, Wang Qiang was already harboring resentment. But since the culprit insisted on coming over, he said, "Let her in."
Hearing Wang Qiang's tone, the butler silently mourned for Aunt Wang in his heart, and then said, "Yes."
Aunt Wang came in with tears in her eyes.
"My lord, you must do me justice!"
Wang Qiang said impatiently, "Alright, you said you wanted to see me, so what is it?"
Seeing Wang Qiang so angry, Aunt Wang felt a little scared, but since she was already there, she couldn't just do nothing.
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