The figure was bowing slightly, indicating that it was an old man.
She still had a hairpin in her hair, and she stood there motionless, as if she had blended into her surroundings.
She was surrounded by a group of maids and servants. This group of people stood silently outside the window, without making a sound, and without attracting the attention of the people inside.
No wonder he was raised by a super family.
Jiang Shuwan lowered her eyes slightly, pretending not to see the figure. She wiped away her tears while instructing the maids standing around her.
"What are you standing there for? You wretches, get two cushions for Madam to lean on. Don't you know she's not feeling well?"
"You ungrateful wretch! If anything happens to your wife, I'll make you all pay with your lives!"
She gave the servants in the room a fierce look, then snatched the auspicious cushion with the character "福" (fortune) from the maid, gently placed it behind Wen Shi, and then helped the stunned Wen Shi lean against it.
"Are you feeling better, Madam?"
"Madam, you can tell Wanwan whatever you need. No matter what you want, Wanwan will get it for you."
"After all, what in this world is more important than my wife's health?"
She spoke softly and considerately, with tears welling up in her eyes as she spoke, and her gaze was sincere and genuine. If you looked closely, you could see the words "deep affection" in her eyes.
Goodness!
Anyone who didn't know better would think the young mistress was the wife's biological daughter!
The servants inside were all stunned.
What's the young mistress up to? I've never seen her and the madam so affectionate before.
The young mistress is putting on such a good act!
The servants were impressed by Jiang Shuwan's acting skills. If they hadn't always served Madam Wen and knew that Madam Wen and Jiang Shuwan were irreconcilable enemies, they might have thought that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were on good terms.
On the other side, even though it was fake, Wen Shi was still confused by Jiang Shuwan's moves. Pei Jing was also stunned for a moment, but she quickly reacted and sneered.
"You're quite clever. I was just about to ask you why you didn't come to take care of your mother-in-law when she was seriously ill, and you came right away."
Jiang Shuwan pretended not to hear the sarcasm in her words. She casually straightened her clothes, and then slowly stood up from the bedside with an elegant and beautiful posture. She pretended to have just noticed Pei Jing's appearance.
"Eldest sister is here too? Wanwan greets eldest sister."
She bowed to Pei Jingfu.
After speaking, he looked up and met Pei Jing's superior gaze.
Pei Jingjin wore a royal blue brocade dress embroidered with golden magnolia branches, a pearl and jade headdress, a pair of jade earrings, and a priceless gold and jade necklace.
She was incredibly wealthy, adorned with jewels from head to toe, and even wore several glittering gold rings on her fingers.
At this moment, her face was tense, her chin was raised high, and she looked down at her with her nostrils flared, her eyes revealing indifference and disdain.
Pei Jingzhen hasn't changed at all. In both her past and present lives, whether she was the wife of the young master in her previous life or the wife of the crown prince in this life, Pei Jingzhen always sees her as arrogant and domineering.
And just as she had done when they met in the garden, she bowed to her, but the woman did not return the bow.
So this is what you look like!
On the other side, Pei Jing was also sizing up Jiang Shuwan.
She and Jiang Shuwan had actually met a few times, but this was the first time they truly got to know each other.
Jiang Shuwan was also wearing a blue brocade dress today, but the color was much lighter than Pei Jing's. The long skirt trailed on the ground, gently brushing against it, like a gentle breeze blowing by. She looked elegant and otherworldly, exuding a kind of ethereal beauty.
Her appearance was even more beautiful and delicate, with willow-leaf almond eyes and a bright and clear gaze, making her very likable.
With such beauty and figure, standing gracefully at this moment, even if Pei Jing felt extremely disgusted, he couldn't help but praise her.
“You are quite good-looking,” she said, then her tone shifted, a cold and disdainful sneer on her face. “No wonder you were able to trick the prince into marrying you!”
Jiang Shuwan: "..."
She glanced at Madam Wen, who hadn't told Pei Jing her true intention in marrying her into the household.
Wen Shi received her gaze and immediately looked away awkwardly.
Just then, with a "bang," Pei Jing slammed his hand on the table and shouted.
Why are you looking at your wife?
"Do you think I'm as easy to fool as the Madam? You used tricks to seduce the young master into the Marquis's mansion, and now you don't even know how to be filial to your parents-in-law. What is your punishment?"
"Where did you get this from, elder sister? I never leave my house, how could I possibly use tricks to get into the Marquis's mansion?" Jiang Shuwan cried out, accusing herself of being wronged.
"You still want to argue? If you weren't using tricks, what right would you have to marry into the Marquis's mansion?"
"Isn't it because the old lady values me? Especially my wife likes me very much."
Jiang Shuwan said confidently, "When the Marquis's family came to propose marriage, the etiquette matron by Madam's side said that Madam knew I was beautiful and intelligent, charming and graceful, and capable of great responsibility. That's why she married me into the family. If you don't believe me, you can ask Madam. Madam is right here. I also need Madam to make the decision for me. When you married into the Liu State Duke's family, you were treated as the most respected guest. But you can't humiliate people like this. If I am not good enough, if I am not worthy, why would Madam have chosen me?"
At this point, she gasped and covered her mouth in astonishment, "Could it be true, as the rumors say, that the Madam dislikes the Heir Apparent and that's why she hired me because my family has no power to help him?"
"What nonsense are you talking about! I only scolded you a few times, and you dragged the young master into it, saying that the madam and the young master don't get along. Is this how a daughter-in-law should talk? You have no respect for your elders."
“Sister, what you’re saying is wrong. You’ve wronged me and won’t even let me say a few words? Besides, a woman’s reputation is more important than her name. Although my Jiang family doesn’t hold high official positions, we have a reputation for integrity. How can we be insulted like this? Please, Madam, do me justice.”
Wen Shi was not going to stand up for her; she just glared at her angrily and thought she was sharp-tongued.
“If my wife doesn’t stand up for me, then I’ll have to go to the old lady, since she values me after all.”
"Why are you looking for the old lady? It's not an urgent matter. We can talk here." Seeing that Jiang Shuwan was about to leave, Madam Wen quickly called the maids and servants to pull her down.
If this gets brought up in front of the old lady, her shady plans will be exposed...
At that time, even Pei Jing might...
Wen Shi glanced at Pei Jing's expression, while Jiang Shuwan continued her attack.
"So Madam also admitted that she hired me into the household because she valued me?" Jiang Shuwan looked at her innocently. "Madam also gave me a lot of valuable betrothal gifts, a total of 120 loads, which made all the other young ladies in the capital green with envy."
"Yes, yes, you're right..."
"Madam, how dare you speak up for her!" Pei Jing exclaimed angrily. "She's an outsider!"
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