The Eighth Prince's residence was bustling for a while, but then, with the Eighth Prince's wife remaining silent, the residence also fell silent.
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"Your Highness, news has come from the palace: Consort Wuya is dying."
Tong Cheng'er exclaimed in surprise, "What? How could this be so sudden?"
Actually, it wasn't particularly sudden. Consort Wuya's health had been poor for a long time, and even Emperor Kangxi found her constant bouncing and jumping annoying.
"Help me change my clothes and go to the palace immediately."
No matter how disgusting things Consort Wuya did, as her daughter-in-law, she had no choice but to go.
Tong Cheng'er dressed neatly and went to Yonghe Palace, where she met the Fourteenth Prince's wife at the palace gate.
When the Fourteenth Princess Consort saw Tong Cheng'er, she said softly, "Greetings, Fourth Sister-in-law."
Tong Cheng'er: "Fourteenth sister-in-law, you're too kind. Mother's condition isn't good, let's go inside quickly."
"Fourth Sister-in-law is right."
After saying that, the two hurriedly went inside.
Yonghe Palace has been reopened to the public, but it still looks desolate. Emperor Kangxi had not set foot in this place for a long time.
When Tong Cheng'er went in, she saw Wu Yapin lying on the bed, her face pale and her eyes filled with helplessness; her condition was indeed quite bad.
As the two approached, they heard Consort Wuya muttering, "Fourteenth, fourteenth..."
Her voice was weak and feeble. The Fourteenth Princess looked at Tong Cheng'er with some embarrassment. She couldn't quite describe how she felt about her mother-in-law's favoritism.
Logically speaking, she should be happy that her mother-in-law favors her husband, but the favoritism is only towards her husband, not her. The mother-in-law is quite critical of her, and she doesn't have a good impression of her mother-in-law.
Tong Cheng'er didn't feel anything. With an elder like Consort Wuya, who cares who she favors?
Tong Cheng'er asked the Fourteenth Prince's wife in a gentle voice, "Where did the Fourteenth Prince go? Why didn't he come over?"
The Fourteenth Prince's wife explained, "Our master went out on business today. I've already sent someone to look for him. Hopefully, he'll be here soon!"
The Fourteenth Prince's wife was also anxious. She didn't like her mother-in-law, but the Fourteenth Prince valued his mother very much! If the Fourteenth Prince really couldn't make it in time, he would probably take his anger out on her as well.
Several of the Fourteenth Prince's maids were sent by Consort Wuya, and relying on Consort Wuya, they made a mess of the backyard.
If you ask the Fourteenth Prince's wife, it would be better if Consort Wuya really went, so as to save her from being tormented. She really envies Tong Cheng'er. Her mother-in-law doesn't like her, but she's the only one in Prince Yong's harem!
But it was the Living Buddha who granted her exclusive favor, something many women dream of. With a mother-in-law like Uya Pin's favoritism, whoever wants it can have it; it's very difficult for her to enjoy.
“My fourteenth brother grew up with his mother and they have a good relationship. No wonder he talks about her so much.”
"This is our master's good fortune," but it wasn't hers.
Tong Cheng'er: "By the way, what did the imperial physician say?"
No wonder Tong Cheng'er didn't ask when she came in. Judging from Consort Wuya's condition, anyone would think she was about to die at any moment. She couldn't bring herself to like Consort Wuya, and that's when she remembered.
The old nanny beside her replied, "Reporting to Fourth Princess Consort, the imperial physician says that Her Highness is beyond saving."
Tong Cheng'er nodded to indicate that she understood.
Upon hearing this, the Fourteenth Prince's wife felt a sense of relief. She was truly terrified of Consort Wuya, who was mentally unstable and did utterly ridiculous things, yet the Fourteenth Prince still sided with her.
The phrase she most often says is, "Mother is an elder, how can you talk back to her? You are her daughter-in-law, don't upset her."
The Fourteenth Prince's wife had truly had enough of Consort Wuya's temper.
I really wish she would leave sooner, so she could have some peace and quiet.
Before marrying the Fourteenth Prince, she wondered if she would receive the same exclusive favor in the inner quarters as the Fourth Prince's wife, since the Fourteenth Prince and Yinzhen were brothers. But look what happened! She was really overthinking it; there wasn't even enough space in the inner quarters.
Suddenly, Consort Wuya stopped calling "Fourteenth Prince". She suddenly looked up at Tong Cheng'er and the Fourteenth Prince's wife, and both of them were startled by her gaze.
Tong Cheng'er: "Mother, what is it?"
Consort Wu stared intently at Tong Cheng'er and said weakly, "Why are you here? Get out."
Tong Cheng'er naturally couldn't go out; she also cared about her reputation.
“What are you saying, Mother? Since my husband couldn’t come, it’s only right that his daughter-in-law stays by your side to fulfill her filial duties. Just let me know if you need anything.”
Consort Wuya pointed at her and said, "Get out of here!"
His eyes were filled with hatred.
Tong Cheng'er couldn't quite understand Wu Yapin. She had brought this situation upon herself; no one had forced her.
Whose fault is it?
Tong Cheng'er knelt down with a "plop" and said with a sorrowful face, "Daughter-in-law knows that Mother does not like her daughter-in-law, and also knows that our grandfather did not grow up by your side and is not close to you. But our grandfather is still a piece of your flesh. You gave birth to him, and I, as your daughter-in-law, would never dare to be unfilial."
Consort Wuya was so angry she couldn't speak.
The Fourteenth Prince's wife, who was standing to the side, hadn't expected her to be so assertive, but she found it quite exhilarating.
In today's society where filial piety is the most important virtue, the wicked mother-in-law was left speechless, which is naturally gratifying.
The Fourteenth Prince's wife knelt down as well, saying, "Fourth Sister-in-law is right."
Logically speaking, the Fourteenth Prince's wife shouldn't be on Tong Cheng'er's side. The Fourteenth Prince and Yinzhen's relationship isn't very good, and the Fourteenth Prince's wife and the Fourteenth Prince's relationship isn't harmonious either. On the contrary, she clearly sees that no matter what, Yinzhen will definitely be more successful than her in the future.
The Fourteenth Prince didn't care about his distant relationship with Yinzhen, but she did! Women can't all interact with each other according to the whims of men.
The Fourteenth Princess knew that her fourth sister-in-law had a lot of influence among her sisters-in-law, and she was even planning to have a child! For the sake of the future, she still needed to cultivate the relationship.
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