When Yue Wangshi entered the Wang family home, she was practically crying. Upon seeing Wang Shenshi, she hugged her and burst into tears, pleading, "Sister-in-law, please help my sister! The family is almost at its breaking point, sister-in-law."
Wang Shenshi impatiently ordered the nanny to come and pull the people apart. After being pulled apart, Yue Wangshi continued to sob, "Sister-in-law, as long as Uncle takes action, my husband will definitely be able to get out of the prison. Sister-in-law, you must help me."
Madam Wang was already quite annoyed lately, and now that this girl was crying and making a fuss, she had an even bigger headache. She scoffed and said, "Do you think anyone can make the old master personally beg the emperor?"
After saying that, she was also very frustrated. Logically speaking, Yue Louming was a member of the Wang family. The emperor should have just imprisoned him as a minor punishment. So much time had passed, why was he still being kept in custody?
Upon hearing this, Madam Yue's face turned cold. She hardened her heart and said, "No matter what you say, you just won't help my husband. We've worked like slaves for the Wang family without complaint, but when it comes down to it, you all just stand by and do nothing!"
"What are you saying?" Madam Wang was startled by her sudden outburst. She hadn't expected that this illegitimate daughter from a collateral branch, who had always been so respectful to her, would dare to speak to her so loudly. She was immediately extremely displeased.
As if she were going all out, Yue Wangshi said, "Don't you know best what I'm saying, sister-in-law? The old master was willing to faint in the palace for someone else's son, but he's not willing to help a bunch of clansmen. Yes, I come from a collateral branch, but honestly, you all know how much my husband has done for the Wang family over the years!"
"I won't beg you, I'll beg the old master." Madam Yue pushed away the nanny who was holding her and ran out.
Wang Shenshi exclaimed, "Stop them!"
Since Yue Wangshi was on someone else's territory, how could she possibly meet Grand Tutor Wang? She had just offended Wang Shenshi with her words, and she was also a useless woman, so she was quickly driven out of the Wang family.
She was kicked out with tears streaming down her face, heartbroken and disillusioned, but her eyes were fixed on the Wang family with a venomous glint.
Feeling dazed and confused, Madam Yue returned to her residence. As soon as she entered, someone came to report, "Madam, someone is looking for you."
Zhao Shu quickly tidied up the courtyard, waiting for Prince Duan's arrival, while the old imperial physician Peng was also sent back to his residence. Now he is doing his best to study how to turn the medicinal soup into a medicinal ointment.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing is also one of the essential courses for doctors.
On the very day that Prince Duan entered the capital, an urgent message arrived from the south, but it was not addressed to Emperor Mingde; rather, it was addressed to Wang Kuanqi.
Meanwhile, the Wang family also received a carrier pigeon from the southwest. Wang Kuanqi held two identical letters, spat out a mouthful of blood, and fainted.
When she woke up, Madam Wang's eyes were swollen from crying. "Master, you must not be hurt. If something happens to you, who will save our son?"
Wang Kuanqi felt a splitting headache, and he couldn't vent his anger no matter what he did. To make matters worse, there was a woman sobbing beside him. When a woman cries during a romantic moment, it can evoke a man's pity.
When disaster strikes, if a woman continues to cry and whine, it will disgust a man.
At this moment, Wang Kuanqi felt extremely disgusted with Wang Shenshi. He threw off the quilt and said, "Why are you crying? I'm not dead yet."
Wang Shenshi looked up at him, but was frightened by his dark face and stopped crying, though tears were still falling silently.
"Get the car ready, I'm going to the Wei family's house."
The Wei family is considered a reclusive family in the capital, rarely appearing in the public eye, but no one can ignore its existence.
Wang Kuanqi was led by a servant of the Wei family to meet Wei Tingsi's father, Wei Caitao.
Wei Caitao, courtesy name Shengji, although he was middle-aged, had not gained weight. He had a mature temperament that even young men could not match, and he was refined, elegant, and had a touch of otherworldly air about him.
Compared to Wei Tingsi, their features are actually somewhat similar; both are good-looking and pleasing to the eye. However, Wei Tingsi is resolute, with incredibly sharp eyes, aloof and arrogant, and an overbearing demeanor that makes people afraid to look directly at him, much like a sharp sword. This is a world apart from Wei Caitao's gentle temperament.
When Wei Caitao saw Wang Kuanqi, he smiled gently and said, "Brother Wang, you don't visit so often. May I ask what brings you here today?"
The Wei and Wang families did not have a close relationship, so Wei Caitao directly asked about the purpose of his visit.
Wang Kuanqi sneered, "Hmph, Brother Wei has raised a fine son."
Upon hearing this, Wei Caitao immediately thought of his son Wei Tingsi, who caused him endless headaches. However, he was not afraid in front of Wang Kuanqi. He still smiled and had a servant pour tea, asking slowly and deliberately, "Did my son anger you, sir?"
Seeing his attitude and tone, Wang Kuanqi's anger flared even more. "Wei Shengji, your son is going to take my son to the execution ground to be beheaded, do you know that?"
Between powerful families, there are bound to be conflicts, but life-or-death struggles are rare. After all, powerful families are deeply intertwined, and a single move can have far-reaching consequences. No one would easily take the other's life.
Wei Caitao put down his teacup. "Brother Wang, is what you say true? My son went to Jiangnan and has not returned home. Why would you want to execute your son?"
“My son is a county magistrate in the southwest, and his term is about to end this year. Your good son went to the south to investigate a case, but instead he went to the southwest and imprisoned my son. Let me tell you, Wei Caitao, if my son is harmed by even a single hair, I will make your Wei family pay!” After he put it down, he dragged his exhausted body out of the Wei family’s house.
Wei Caitao finished his tea and was about to go to his father to discuss countermeasures when a faint fragrance wafted in.
Looking up, I saw a beautiful woman who looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old and was very well-maintained. She was very beautiful and had an ethereal quality that seemed to come from a fairy mountain. At her age, and having given birth, she still had such a lively and charming aura, which was truly rare.
The fragrance was a faint orchid scent, and the long brocade robe she wore had few patterns; at first glance, it looked like a solid color, but upon closer inspection, one would discover that it had a subtle lily pattern.
"Madam, aren't you resting?" Wei Caitao took his wife's hand, pulled her into his arms, and savored the fragrance emanating from her.
"Husband, I heard what Lord Wang said just now. What do you plan to do?" Her words were soft, like a breeze blowing into Wei Caitao's ears.
Wei Caitao closed his eyes and said in a muffled voice, "Send someone to tie up this rebellious son and bring him back. I'll go to the palace tomorrow."
"Whatever my husband does is right." The flattery coming from her mouth seemed to have a magical power, making people unconsciously believe that it was true.
Wei Caitao's arms tightened around his wife. He had been thinking of going to find his father, but now he didn't want to go anymore. He just wanted to hold his wife and spend this wonderful time together.
Before nightfall, Prince Duan finally arrived in the capital. Prince Yong didn't even want to go to greet him; he was just a half-brother who had returned to the capital and was staying at his house. Why should he go to greet him? After all, he was the legitimate son.
However, Zhao Shu said that if they didn't go to greet them, others would say that the royal family was fighting amongst themselves, so Prince Yong compromised.
"This must be Sister Jun, she's so beautiful." Before even seeing Prince Duan, a figure darted in front of Zhao Shu and tried to get close to her.
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