However, the princess's few words revealed quite a bit of information about the new bride entering the household this year.
For example, this time the two people entering the government are newcomers, just like Li Chenjiao and Bai Jiashi who entered the government during the general election three years ago.
Then there's the trick the Princess Consort used to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
However, strictly speaking, it probably can't be called using someone else to do something; at most, it can only be said that the Fujin (wife of the emperor) was acting through Wu Zetian's hands.
There are quite a few vacant courtyards in the mansion right now, but it's still worth considering carefully before making a serious choice.
For example, the courtyard in front of the Wu family, which is the courtyard very close to the front courtyard, was where Xie Shi lived. After Xie Shi died in childbirth, the courtyard was vacated. The steward of the back courtyard had people clean it regularly, but it was still somewhat dilapidated.
In addition, there are two courtyards vacant to the east, which are in accordance with the rules for a princess to live in, and are some distance away from Li Chenjiao's east courtyard.
There are also places to live, such as behind the South Courtyard and next to the courtyard where Song lived. If all else fails, there are even more secluded courtyards to the west.
The Princess Consort didn't want to take on this difficult task herself. Or perhaps she had her own ideas, but she refused to take it on and wanted to pass the buck to Lady Wu.
When the new bride enters the household, the blame will naturally fall on the wife.
But Wu is just a princess, so it's hard to say what might happen then.
There's another one—
After saying this, the Fujin glanced at Li Shi, who was sitting to the lower left.
Arranging accommodations is not a difficult task in the end. As long as Wu Shi doesn't have any ulterior motives, she won't offend anyone.
It all depends on whether Wu has her own selfish motives.
If Lady Wu is truly so selfless, then the Fujin (principal wife) can intervene when Lady Wu has arranged things and handed them over to her. In the end, it will all be arranged by the Fujin herself.
The new bride hasn't even entered the manor yet, but Wu Shi has already taken over this matter. What will the new bride think when she finally enters the manor?
Is Consort Li of the East Courtyard someone who doesn't manage affairs, or is Consort Li of the East Courtyard incompetent, not even as good as a princess?
The most skilled thing the Fujin (principal wife) does is to use others to do her dirty work, and she always hands the knife to you herself. Whether you take action or not is your own business.
The two wives handed over the knife in a perfectly legitimate manner, and no one could say a bad word about her.
This is the Fujin (wife of the emperor).
Li Chenjiao, sitting below, clearly noticed the silence that followed the Fujin's words.
Finally, it was Madam Song who broke the silence with a forced smile, her tone not very pleasant: "I didn't know that the Princess Consort's health had deteriorated to this extent."
Wu Shi then realized what was happening and stood up: "Your Highness, I cannot accept such words. I am foolish and only dared to share the burden when Your Highness was ill, thanks to your guidance. However, this matter is of great importance, and I dare not do so."
Regardless of the circumstances, Wu would have to decline first.
Furthermore, she was not confused. She had not forgotten the days when the Fujin (principal wife) had been eyeing her power in the sewing room and the general storeroom.
The fact that the Fujin (principal wife) had suddenly handed the matter over to her for no apparent reason was suspicious. Although Wu wanted to take the blame, she still had to weigh whether it was a sweet treat or poison.
And then there's—
Wu Shi never cared about the things that the Fujin sent her; she wanted things that the Fourth Prince specifically asked for.
The things given by the Princess Consort could be taken back at any time.
It was given to her by the Fourth Master, and as long as she handled it without making any mistakes, the chances of getting it back from her were very slim.
It must be said that Wu was quite clear-headed in distinguishing between the Fujin (wife of the emperor) and the Fourth Prince.
The Princess Consort sat at the head of the table, seemingly somewhat surprised, yet also not at all: "Since you are unwilling, then who else in our household is suitable?"
She then posed the question to Wu Shi, who was standing, but it seemed as if she was posing it to more than just Wu Shi.
After a month or two apart, the Princess Consort's way of speaking has become increasingly sophisticated.
This series of questions makes it hard not to think that the Princess Consort had thought of it all in advance and was well-prepared.
Song turned her gaze to Wu, who was standing there, and suddenly rolled her eyes without any decorum: "Since the Fujin (Madam) has given you the order, it means she thinks you can do it. What excuse do you have? If you can't do it, how can those of us who have no experience at all succeed?"
This time, even Li Chenjiao couldn't help but glance at Song Shi sitting opposite her.
Is Song forcing Wu into this situation?
However, what Song said was really harsh.
They practically brought up the details of Wu's stewardship over the past two years.
Clearly, Madam Song had been dissatisfied with Madam Wu's role in managing the household for a long time.
Noticing Li Chenjiao's gaze, Madam Song neither dodged nor flinched, and sneered again: "That's true. In our household, you, Sister Wu, have always been the most capable. The First Madam is magnanimous, and the Second Madam doesn't hold it against you. But now you've really become arrogant. What, do you expect us all to hand over the responsibilities to you?"
Song spoke in a hurry, as if she had gone mad.
However, she was quick-witted and her words hit the nail on the head, which also implicated Li Chenjiao. It was unknown how long she had been putting up with the Wu family.
Li Chenjiao turned her head to look at Wu Shi, whose face had turned pale with anger, her feelings complicated.
When Song is silent, he's fine, but once he opens his mouth, he can pierce a person's spine.
The head wife naturally couldn't let Song Shi do this: "Song Shi, you've gone too far. Why bring up those things out of nowhere? That was a task assigned by the master. If you have any complaints, you can tell the fourth master when he returns."
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