However, all she received in response was Madam Pei's cold gaze, a gaze so cold that Pei Jing shivered in the sweltering July heat.
"Grandmother, your granddaughter was wrong."
She lowered her head deeply, her shoulders trembling slightly with fear.
Madam Pei sighed softly, staring at the tear stains on her face, still clinging to that familial bond.
“Wan’er, do you have a way to help Jing’er get revenge? Our Marquis’s daughters must not be bullied to the point of being unable to fight back. Otherwise, if word gets out, the Marquis’s daughters will only be able to be bullied by others in the future.”
No, she had checked; the Duke's mansion was very secretive about favoring his wife over his concubines.
Even though Pei Jing ran back crying a couple of days ago, the news of Pei Jing being wronged was only known to people in the Marquis's and Duke's mansions; there was no word of it outside.
The Duke's mansion has few capable sons, but its ability to cover up scandals is unparalleled in the capital.
Jiang Shuwan glanced at Pei Jing, whose eyes were still swollen. She had cried so badly before that her hair was askew and she looked quite pitiful. However, Jiang Shuwan didn't really want to get involved in her affairs.
The Duke's Mansion sided with the Jin family because of the actual benefits. If the Marquis's Mansion did not transfer benefits to the Duke's Mansion, it would be in vain no matter how much else they did.
Of course, there is another way.
It means to spread the story of the Duke's mansion favoring his concubine over his wife. The fact that the Duke's mansion tried to cover it up shows that he cares and is afraid of losing face if it gets out.
Then they will do the opposite and surely be able to deal with the Duke's mansion. At that time, they will not have to worry about the Duke not restraining Jin Jiaoniang.
However, this would also make Pei Jing lose face.
Knowing Pei Jing's personality, he would absolutely not agree to do so.
If that's the case, why waste time and breath?
"Madam, Madam visited the Duke's mansion twice before, but it seems the Duchess didn't give Madam any face."
Jiang Shuwan intended to politely refuse, indicating her inability to help, but Pei Jing flew into a rage.
“Grandmother, look at Jiang Shuwan. I knew she wouldn’t genuinely help me. Listen to what she’s saying. Does she think that just because the Duchess doesn’t give face to the Madam, she can’t find a way to get the Duchess to give her face? How dare she be in charge of the household? She can’t even handle that bitch Jin Jiaoniang. What makes her think she’s the mistress of the Marquis’s mansion?”
Jiang Shuwan: "..."
She gave Pei Jing a complicated look, and Old Madam Pei also had a headache on her face.
What a tragedy!
However, the matter still needs to be resolved.
Pei Jing was, after all, the daughter of a marquis.
Seeing the expectation on Madam Pei's face, Jiang Shuwan knew she couldn't avoid it. She thought for a moment and said, "Madam, as your granddaughter-in-law is new to managing the household affairs, it is only right that I visit the family relatives. I heard that the Duchess has been seriously ill recently, and I would like to bring some gifts to visit her."
There was no other way. Since the old lady couldn't bear to see Pei Jing suffer, she had no choice but to make a trip to the Duke's mansion to see if there was any other solution.
Hearing her words, Madam Pei understood her meaning and, with satisfaction, took her hand.
"Good boy, we're counting on you."
"Don't worry, Grandma, your granddaughter-in-law will do her best."
the next day.
The Duchess sent a trusted maid to invite Pei Jing back to the manor. Jiang Shuwan took the opportunity to visit with gifts. Accompanying her were Jiang Yao and Pei Shushu.
"Fourth sister is an unmarried maid who can't help at all, why did you call her here?"
At the entrance of the Marquis's residence, seeing Pei Shushu about to get into the carriage, Pei Jing reached out and stopped her.
Then, he stared at Jiang Shuwan.
"Your sister Jiang Yao is fine, she's at least the wife of my uncle and the most talented woman in the capital. She can at least help me out. There's no need for my fourth sister to go."
She looked down at Pei Shushu.
The daughter of the fourth wife was nothing more than a beggar who lived with the first wife.
What right do they have to go to the Duke's mansion?
"Eldest sister, Shushu has reached the age to be married. The old lady asked Shushu to learn housekeeping from me, so I brought her along. After all, no one knows if she will encounter these things in the future."
"Ha, I think you're worrying unnecessarily. She's just the daughter of a fourth wife. How could she possibly find any great marriage prospects in the future?"
Pei Jing was very disdainful.
Pei Shushu's eyes reddened. The little girl clenched her fists quietly as she heard Pei Jing's undisguised contempt.
She and Pei Jing were both of noble blood, but she knew she couldn't compare to Pei Jing.
Pei Jing had always looked down on the fourth branch of the family, but she never expected him to speak so harshly in front of so many servants.
"Please be careful what you say, elder sister!"
Seeing Pei Shushu staring at him with red eyes, Pei Jing not only didn't stop, but instead sneered.
"What? You're not convinced? If you're not convinced, why don't you marry someone of higher status and see what happens?"
"You have no self-awareness!"
"That's hilarious! Given your family's background, you'd be lucky to marry a lowly seventh-rank official in the capital. I'm the eldest mistress of the Duke's mansion. When the young master inherits the title, I'll be the first-rank Duchess. You don't even have the right to carry my shoes."
Pei Jing didn't even bother to look at Pei Shushu. After she finished speaking sarcastically, she lifted the curtain and was about to get into the carriage.
Jiang Shuwan grabbed her hand and stared into Pei Jing's eyes.
"Jin Jiaoniang was once the illegitimate daughter of a minor official of the seventh rank."
"..."
Pei Jing froze completely. She gritted her teeth, looked at Jiang Shuwan, then at Pei Shushu, and finally angrily lifted the carriage curtain and got in.
"It's alright, go on up."
Jiang Shuwan greeted Pei Shushu.
"Thank you, Your Highness, sister-in-law."
The little girl wiped away her tears and, holding onto the maid's hand, went upstairs.
Inside the carriage, Pei Jing sat in the most spacious seat in the center, while Pei Shushu subconsciously found a small corner to sit down.
"Second sister, what are you standing there for? Come here quickly."
Jiang Shuwan also called out to Jiang Yao, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines and walked over with a disappointed look on her face.
pity!
She thought Jiang Shuwan and Pei Jing would fight!
Jiang Shuwan's mouth is too sharp.
Why bring up something you shouldn't talk about?
Tsk tsk tsk...
Pei Jing is a coward too. Yesterday, she only said that she couldn't have a son, and she slapped her so hard that her face swelled up.
When it came to Jiang Shuwan, she actually held back...
Damn it!
She's so angry!
Why hold back? Stand up and fight!
Those spineless cowards are just as useless as the Wen family!
Jiang Yao angrily boarded the carriage.
"Set off!"
Jiang Shuwan was the last to board the carriage. As soon as she was settled, Qingxing told the coachman to head towards the Duke's mansion.
Outside the carriage, a bustling crowd created a great commotion, and the carriage itself was equally unsettling.
As soon as the car started moving, Pei Jing approached Pei Shushu and asked, "I heard you've been distributing porridge outside lately?"
Pei Shushu didn't know why she was asking this, but she nodded anyway, "Yes."
"Jiang Shuwan sent you?"
"yes."
"Oh!"
Sensing the sarcasm in her tone, Pei Shushu clenched her fists again. "Giving out porridge is an act of charity. What advice do you have for me, elder sister?"
"How could I dare to give her any pointers? She's my grandmother's favorite now, the head of the household."
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