Chapter 79 Then Kneel Down
The old lady of the Duke of Anguo got up to take her leave after sitting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
She simply couldn't sit still any longer.
Whenever she heard that old country woman speak, all she could picture was her own granddaughter crying and begging to learn the rules at the Shen family home.
She knew her own granddaughter's character best.
Let alone three years, it would take ten years for him to change his ways.
The Duke of Anguo's mansion was powerful and influential.
But the Duke of Dingguo's mansion isn't bad either!
Especially among the common people, the prestige of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion has always been stronger than that of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
Even if it was an arranged marriage by the Empress Dowager, so what?
The Great Yu Kingdom was founded on war and governed by filial piety; the word "filial piety" alone could suffice to oppress people.
The old lady of the Duke of Anguo understood very well that her granddaughter was nothing more than a pawn in the Empress Dowager's efforts to strengthen her power.
The old lady of the Duke of Anguo felt a little sorry for her second granddaughter.
The second son died young, without even receiving a reward, leaving only this granddaughter by his side.
Because of her pampering, she developed an arrogant and spoiled personality.
Lady Anguo was very practical; she did not want her granddaughter to marry into a noble family.
All she wanted was for her granddaughter to live a peaceful life.
Now......
It seems we need to take a longer-term approach.
After watching the old lady of the Duke of Anguo leave, the old lady Shen spat softly towards the door.
She didn't know why her son was in the north and wouldn't come back.
It's all because of the Duke of Anguo's mansion!
He still wants to marry his granddaughter into the Duke of Dingguo's mansion? What a pipe dream!
"Mother, do you think that Empress Dowager in the palace wants to bring one of her grandnieces to our mansion this time?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile as she poured a cup of tea for Old Madam Shen.
Madam Shen took the teacup, tilted her head back, and drank half of it.
I've been talking too much, and I'm a little thirsty.
"Who cares which one she is? Those young ladies in their household are either stupid or wicked."
Could the Empress Dowager be so kind as to send the best things to our residence?
"Jin'er, tell me, which one does the Empress Dowager want to send to our residence?" Old Madam Shen asked.
Shangguan Jin helped Old Madam Shen sit down on the couch in the meditation room, and then sat down on a chair herself before she began to think about the young ladies of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
"Judging from her age, she should be one of the eldest and second young ladies."
His eldest daughter seems well-behaved, but I've heard that she's sold no fewer than five maids.
She is a cunning person.
This kind of person should be prepared for the King of Qin.
There have always been rumors that the Empress Dowager wanted to find a concubine for the King of Qin.
The marriage of the King of Qin was arranged by the imperial family. The Queen Consort of Qin was not a member of the Zheng family. It was because of this that the Empress Dowager Zheng had a big fight with the imperial family.
Perhaps the Zheng family's plan is to have their eldest daughter enter the palace as a concubine after the King of Qin ascends the throne.
If it weren't for the fact that the current Princess Qin's family is quite powerful, making it difficult for Empress Dowager Zheng to act, who knows what the old Empress Dowager would do!
Therefore, the one who wants to send this to our manor must be the second young lady.
My father died three years ago, and the old lady of the Zheng family spoiled her second daughter rotten.
Empress Dowager Zheng was simply sending someone like this to annoy the Shen family," Shangguan Jin analyzed.
Madam Shen nodded.
That's right, just as she thought.
"Jin'er, tell me, what kind of families are these!"
Which elder doesn't want their children and grandchildren to live a comfortable and smooth life?
"How can you treat children like pawns!" Old Madam Shen sighed.
Shangguan Jin smiled.
Not everyone thinks as simply as their grandmother does.
The Zheng family has always stood at the pinnacle of power in the Great Yu Dynasty.
Empress Dowager Zheng was always the most honored woman in the Dayu Dynasty.
Having experienced the ultimate enjoyment brought by imperial power, one will only crave more.
Royal family? Who isn't a pawn?
"Mother, let's not talk about these things anymore. We can't interfere in the affairs of the imperial family."
We only care about our own affairs.
"It's best to live your own life behind closed doors," Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Madam Shen nodded in agreement.
That's right, living your own life well is the most important thing.
Even if the Empress Dowager insisted on sending someone in, she had plenty of ways to deal with it.
Having already schemed for his eldest granddaughter's marriage, does he now intend to scheme for his eldest grandson's as well?
Dream on!
Sigh, this daughter-in-law is virtuous and kind; she certainly wouldn't resort to those manipulative tactics.
Let her be the villain then. Anyway, I'm already in my grave, so who cares what others say!
"Jin'er, don't be afraid, I'm here. If you have any difficulties, you must tell me," Old Madam Shen comforted Shangguan Jin.
"Yes, I understand. Mother, please rest for a while!"
"We're going to the estate later!" Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Madam Shen nodded and was about to lean against the couch to rest for a while when she suddenly remembered something.
"Where are Sister Yue, Brother Jun, and the Seventh Prince? Why haven't they returned yet?"
"Reporting to Madam, the young masters and misses have gone to the back mountain to see the maple leaves with the Seventh Prince. They should be back soon," said Mama Qiu at the door.
Only then was Madam Shen relieved.
These kids rarely get to come out, so let them have some fun!
Meanwhile, after returning to her room, the Dowager Lady Anguo also inquired about her child.
"Where are Sister Li and Sister Die?"
Didn't you just say you were going to prepare some fruit? What got you held up?
The maids who were following them looked at each other, and none of them dared to speak.
"Speak! Where are the two young ladies!" The old lady of the Duke of Anguo's face darkened.
"Reporting to Madam, the two young ladies have been punished by the Seventh Prince to kneel on the path behind the mountain, and they... cannot return for the time being," a maidservant said timidly.
The Dowager Lady of Anguo...
After learning what had happened, the old lady of the Duke of Anguo felt a lump in her throat that she couldn't swallow.
Those two girls, why did they have to provoke the Seventh Prince?
Even a prince without power is still a prince!
Moreover, the Seventh Prince now has the protection of the imperial family!
"Take me to see! These two girls are really something. They can just come back after the Seventh Prince left. Maybe he just said it casually and has already forgotten about it!"
As she spoke, the old lady of the Duke of Anguo was about to help the little maid walk towards the back mountain.
"Madam, the Seventh Prince specifically instructed his eunuch to keep an eye on things, saying that everyone must kneel for a full hour," the old woman whispered in his ear.
The old lady of the Duke of Anguo froze...
"If that's the case, then let them both kneel down!"
He was ignorant of his own limitations and offended the prince; he needs to be taught a lesson.
"Mother Li, please prepare some ointment to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Your legs must be swollen from kneeling for an hour!"
After the old lady of the Duke of Anguo finished speaking, she turned around and sat down in the side room.
Her face was gloomy, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
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