In addition, the allowances given to them by the government were sufficient, so they lived a relatively decent life.
The fourth wife didn't have any ill feelings towards Madam Wen.
Ultimately, although the old Marquis was originally born out of wedlock, he had already been transferred to the old lady's name.
He inherited the title and performed his duties well, thus gaining the favor of His Majesty.
As the saying goes, "When a husband prospers, his wife gains wealth," and naturally, the Wen family's status rises accordingly.
This time, Wen's withholding of charcoal was indeed excessive, but she still dared not speak out.
After all, their branch of the family lived with the main branch, so how could they not be mindful of Wen Shi's feelings?
Moreover, Pei Shushu is about to come of age.
Lady Wen was the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and the people she interacted with daily were the wives of high-ranking officials and nobles.
She even wanted to ask the Wen family to find a good husband for Pei Shushu.
"Princess's wife, just pretend you didn't see what happened today."
Hearing what the fourth wife said, how could Jiang Shuwan not understand her mother's good intentions?
In the previous life, even though the Fourth Madam had to compromise and make concessions, Wen Shi still couldn't find a good husband for Pei Shushu.
A perfectly good little girl called him "Dad," but he lost the bet and left.
The Wen family didn't offer any help whatsoever.
"My aunt is thinking that taking a step back will open up a whole new world, but some people think differently..."
The fourth wife bit her lip.
How could she not understand this principle?
Kindness is often taken advantage of.
If you remain silent when you are bullied, the other party will not only forget your kindness, but will also bully you even more.
But with her husband like that, even if she managed to outmaneuver the Wen family for a time...
Will she get what's coming to her in the future?
She herself was fine with it.
The key is her daughter...
"Don't worry, Aunt. Leave this to me. I will definitely get justice for you and won't let Madam hold a grudge against you."
Jiang Shuwan said magnanimously.
On the surface, she and Mr. Wen were very polite to each other. These days, Mr. Wen would send her snacks and tea, and there were even rumors that the lady of the house loved them.
But anyone with a brain can figure out what kind of rivalry exists between the two of them.
When she brought up the matter of the fourth wife's charcoal to the old lady, Wen Shi would only think that she had accidentally stumbled upon it.
I will never blame the fourth wife.
Ultimately, Madam Wen knew that the Fourth Madam wouldn't dare to oppose her.
Otherwise, why would she not punish the shrewish third wife, but instead manipulate the fourth wife?
One is afraid of offending someone.
One knew she wouldn't dare offend him and didn't have the guts to complain.
Of all the people around, the only one who would do something so sinister is naturally her daughter-in-law, whom she despises.
"Aunt, please take good care of yourself and wait for my good news."
Jiang Shuwan then told Xiao Tao and a few other maids to pick up charcoal baskets and head towards Madam Pei's courtyard.
The fourth wife was still uneasy and quickly changed her clothes.
When she brought Pei Shushu to Old Madam Pei's courtyard, Madam Wen also arrived.
Wen didn't even glance at the fourth wife.
Just as Jiang Shuwan had expected, all her firepower was directed at Jiang Shuwan.
She didn't think the fourth wife would dare to oppose her.
At this moment, she was only very annoyed.
The palace flowers were given to Jiang Shuwan by her.
If she hadn't given the palace flowers, why would Jiang Shuwan have gone to Pei Shushu's courtyard for no reason?
As a result, Jiang Shuwan was able to find a handle against him.
Tell the old lady to tell her what she has to say.
That really infuriated her.
In order to prevent Jiang Shuwan from finding any mistakes, she has been working very hard to handle all the affairs inside and outside the mansion.
Exhausted, I finally had some free time after the New Year.
She was thinking of finding a fault to teach Jiang Shuwan a lesson and show her what she was capable of.
Now it's all good, I don't have to think about it anymore.
Jiang Shuwan was going to teach her a lesson.
The problem was the palace flowers she sent.
Wen was so angry he was about to have a heart attack.
Madam Pei was also quite angry.
Although she had previously been trying to find fault with the Wen family so that Jiang Shuwan could legitimately intervene in the household management.
But Wen's mistake really infuriated her.
The fourth son, born out of wedlock, was a disappointment to her, and she felt pity for the fourth wife.
In addition, Pei Shushu also won her favor.
She usually gives them, mother and daughter, face, and they always act respectable.
The Wen family treated them well.
It turns out they were all just putting on a glamorous facade.
Privately, the Wen family didn't even provide enough charcoal for the fire.
This year is the coldest winter in nearly ten years.
Seeing that the fourth wife looked unwell and came over anxiously, she must be afraid that Wen Shi would be angry.
Pei Shushu also lowered her head, looking like she wanted to say something but didn't dare to.
What's there to guess? They must have been bullied by the Wen family and dared not say a word.
She was absolutely furious!
Wen was truly outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant towards her!
"Wen, what else do you have to say!"
Madam Pei slammed her hand on the table, making a loud thud.
In the past, Madam Pei always gave face to Lady Wen in front of others.
I didn't want her to lose face or dignity, so I criticized her behind her back when she made a mistake.
At this moment, she became angry and, in front of the master and a group of maids and servants in the room, showed no respect to Wen Shi.
He directly questioned her.
"Grandma, this was absolutely not my doing. I am the daughter of a prestigious imperial merchant. What haven't I seen, mountains of gold and silver? How could I possibly embezzle a few baskets of charcoal from my sister-in-law?"
"Head Nun, bring up that wicked servant who has been withholding the master's charcoal without cause!"
Wen also knew that Jiang Shuwan had been caught red-handed and had no way to deny it.
They brought a scapegoat with them when they came.
"Grandma, I was wrong, I know I'm guilty."
"Please have mercy, old lady; please have mercy, fourth wife."
The scapegoat was the manager of the charcoal workshop, one of Wen's men.
She confessed immediately.
Logically speaking, if Madam Pei were willing to give Wen family face...
Someone took the blame for this, and the other party was also in charge.
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