Chapter 194: Nacai
The third and fourth wives also felt that Shen Sui would not separate the third and fourth rooms, but they were unsure. Now that Shen Tang said this, they felt relieved.
Although the mansion was divided and they were no longer restricted and only had to discuss everything with their master, they had lived in the mansion for more than ten years after all and were used to it. They felt uncomfortable thinking about dividing the family. Besides, it was good to lean on a big tree for shade. If the mansion was divided, they would become a branch of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion. Now, they would say they were the third and fourth wives of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, which sounded better.
Chen Tang, the Third Madam, the Fourth Madam, and Chen Luo entered Songhe Hall together. They went there together. The old lady saw them, but just greeted them and said a few words. Then she left without disturbing the old lady's rest.
The old lady fell ill, but her illness was not that serious. After all, Chen Tang was still filial. He knew that the old lady could not accept the result of Chen Sui expelling the second house from the Marquis' Mansion, so he told her the truth. Compared with the entire Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion being exterminated due to the involvement of the second house, it was much easier to accept just expelling the second master.
Choose the lesser of two evils.
The old lady was ill and wanted to save the second house, but she was powerless. Chen Xian had already become the second prince's consort, and the cuckold was firmly on the second prince's head. She wanted to punish the second master, but she was worried that the second master and his wife were cruel and ruthless, and would kill Chen Tang to silence her in a panic. She could only keep it in her heart and could not say a word.
After paying respects, Chen Tang did not go back to Qingyi Garden directly. She stood by the lake and enjoyed the breeze for a while. When she was about to go back, a maid came over and said, "Second Miss, Princess Jingyang is here."
Shen Tang was stunned.
Xie Guimo said yesterday that he was originally going to come to the Marquis' Mansion to deliver the betrothal gifts today, but because something happened in the mansion, he would have to postpone it for half a month. So what was Princess Jingyang doing here?
Princess Jingyang came to the Marquis's Mansion, and Chen Tang, as the future daughter-in-law, had to go to pay her respects. However, when Chen Tang thought of that day at the Jokhang Temple when she blurted out the word "mother" in a panic, her face burned with pain, and she was afraid to go to see Princess Jingyang.
She didn't dare to go, but she had to go. Chen Tang walked as slowly as a turtle, and Ginkgo couldn't bear to see it, so she urged, "Girl, please walk faster."
The old lady is still ill, and the eldest house has no mistress. Princess Jingyang will not stay in the Marquis' Mansion for long. She walks so slowly, and by the time she reaches Songhe Hall, Princess Jingyang may be gone.
Princess Jingyang heard that the old lady was ill, so she came to the mansion to visit the old lady. The fourth wife went to greet Princess Jingyang, and met her at the second gate. She was directly led to Songhe Hall.
Inside the room, the old lady leaned against a large pillow while a maid brought her medicine.
I have been in a bad mood these days, haven't eaten anything, feel weak all over, and am afraid of taking medicine.
Mother Wang advised, "Madam, drink the medicine while it's hot. If it gets cold, its medicinal properties will be weakened..."
The old lady was most afraid of taking medicine. She knew that she had a heart disease and that medicine would not be of much use. But she still took the medicine. Just as she was about to drink it, the maid came in and said, "Old lady, Princess Jingyang came to see you..."
The old lady said, "Please invite Princess Jingyang in."
The maid left, and soon the Fourth Madam came in with Princess Jingyang.
The old lady put down the medicine bowl and said, "Why is Princess Jingyang here? I'll give it to you after I've examined her carefully..."
Princess Jingyang stepped forward and said, "I heard that my dear old lady was ill. How could I not come to visit her? I brought some supplements with me. I hope the old lady takes care of herself."
The maid brought a chair and the old lady said, "Princess Jingyang, please sit down and talk."
Princess Jingyang sat down, and the old lady said, "It's just a little physical discomfort, why did you alarm Princess Jingyang? The mansion is not angry that Tang'er refused to marry, and the prince has helped our Pingyuan Marquis Mansion a lot..."
Princess Jingyang also knew something about Xie Guimo helping Chen Tang. The two had a good relationship, and Princess Jingyang was happy. However, Chen Tang hadn't married into the Jingyang Palace yet, so it was not right for her to get involved in the family affairs of the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion.
Princess Jingyang said, "It was the old prince who proposed the wrong marriage, which caused so many twists and turns. It would be good if the Pingyuan Marquisate does not get angry about Mo'er interfering in the family affairs of the mansion..."
The old lady said, "I can't even express my gratitude enough, so why should I be angry with you, my prince? Although the marriage proposal was wrong and there were twists and turns, they were still able to be together in the end despite all these things, which shows that they are destined to be together."
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "What the old lady said makes sense, but there have been too many twists and turns, and I am always a little unsure. I hope to marry the Crown Prince's wife as soon as possible, so that I can feel at ease. I originally planned to send the betrothal gifts to the mansion today, but I have some concerns..."
Although good things take time to come, there are also times when things finally fade away.
Princess Jingyang is worried, and the old lady is worried too.
The rumors about Chen Tang have been circulating for several times. If she fails to get married this time, no one will dare to come and ask for Chen Tang's hand in marriage.
If Chen Tang gets married earlier, the old lady can feel at ease sooner. She is frightened by the audacity of the second house. The Marquis' Mansion will inevitably be implicated in the end. If Chen Tang becomes the Crown Prince's Consort of Prince Jingyang, she can help the Marquis' Mansion a little.
The old lady said, "If Tang'er hadn't valued sisterhood, she would have married the prince long ago. It's normal for the prince to be anxious to marry Tang'er. I gave birth to a bad boy. Tang'er's father has already expelled him from the family to rectify the family tradition. I just find it difficult to accept it for the time being, but it's not a big deal. The Fourth Madam will be in charge of the household affairs of the Marquis' Mansion for the time being. The matters of betrothal gifts and dowry will be discussed by the Fourth Madam. The two mansions can do whatever they want, and you don't have to worry about me."
Chen Tang walked to the screen and just happened to hear the old lady say this. Her face flushed and she didn't dare to step forward.
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "I am also looking forward to the second young lady of your mansion marrying soon, so that more people can call me 'mother concubine'. I have also brought the list of betrothal gifts today. If your mansion is dissatisfied with any of them, I will discuss it with the fourth wife. The day after tomorrow is a good day, so I will send someone to deliver the betrothal gifts to your mansion."
After Princess Jingyang finished speaking, the maid standing beside her presented the list of betrothal gifts. Princess Jingyang took it and handed it to the old lady.
Although it was discussed with the Fourth Madam, the old lady was in good spirits, so he handed it directly to her for review.
The old lady opened the list, took a look, and said, "It's a lot more than last time..."
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "Last time we were in a hurry and not well prepared. This time we must not let the second young lady down."
The old lady scanned the list back and forth and closed it, saying, "The Jingyang Palace increased the betrothal gift by 30%, and my Pingyuan Marquis Palace also increased Tang'er's dowry by 30%, but these are just icing on the cake. The most important thing is that they love each other and are in love with each other."
How many women have never seen their husbands before getting married, and have spent their entire lives sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, and being physically together but spiritually apart. Chen Tang and Xie Guimo went through so many twists and turns before they got together, which is enviable and touching.
Princess Jingyang nodded repeatedly, and the old lady asked the maid, "Where is Tang'er? Why hasn't she come yet?"
The maid covered her mouth and laughed, "The second young lady is behind the screen. She is shy and embarrassed to come in..."
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