Pei Jing: "..."
What's the meaning!
She had been married into the Duke's mansion for five years, and despite her diligent service to her in-laws, she hadn't gained anything in return.
When Jiang Shuwan arrived, the Duchess suddenly seemed to have changed her personality. Not only did she brew fine tea, but she also gave Pei Shushu a bracelet...
God!
Who exactly is the eldest mistress of the Duke's mansion?
Pei Jing was so angry she was about to flip the table. She grabbed the Duchess's hand, trying her best not to let her jealousy show too obviously.
“Madam, we’re all family, there’s really no need to be so polite. Besides, Fourth Sister hasn’t done anything. I’m afraid she can’t accept the bracelet you’re giving her.”
"What do you know! You're the one who can't handle it! You should learn from your fourth sister."
"..."
Pei Jing felt as if he had heard something utterly ridiculous, and his whole body cracked.
What is that?
Should she learn from Pei Shushu?
That idiot Pei Shushu, what is she supposed to learn from her?
However, the Duchess had already given the bracelet to Pei Shushu.
Pei Shushu was completely dumbfounded.
The little girl stared at the icy jadeite in her hand.
Even her mother didn't have jade like that...
The Duchess of the State actually gave it to her?
Are you crazy?
She deceived the Duchess, and the Duchess even gave her gifts?
"Madam is so considerate of the younger generation. If you ask me, it is only right for a junior to take Madam's pulse once, to show respect to an elder. If Madam does this, Fourth Sister will probably become arrogant."
Upon hearing Jiang Shuwan's words, the Duchess scoffed.
Arrogant my foot!
Pei Shushu is so low-key!
Sure enough, she was the only one in the room who could tell that Pei Shushu was a master.
Jiang Shuwan and Pei Jing are both blind!
What's the point of talking to someone who's completely blind?
Having made this decision in her mind, the Duchess became even more polite to Pei Shushu. She did not allow Pei Shushu to refuse at all, and insisted that she accept the bracelet. Afterwards, she talked to Pei Shushu the whole time, leaving Jiang Shuwan aside.
"..."
Pei Shushu and Pei Jing were both stunned.
Jiang Yao was completely bewildered, not knowing how things had turned out this way.
If she remembered correctly, Jiang Shuwan was the leader of their group, so why did the Duchess value Pei Shushu so much?
I don't understand, I don't understand...
Everyone was completely baffled.
Only Jiang Shuwan remained calm and composed, as if everything was under control.
At this moment, she was still thinking about the Duchess's feigned illness.
Ultimately, it doesn't matter whether the Duke's mansion's fifteen regulations are just for show or for empty fame.
Since the Duke's mansion has established this rule, the entire family should abide by it.
Now that the young master has broken this precedent, the Duchess, as the matriarch of the household, must give Pei Jing an explanation.
Otherwise, it would be favoring the concubine over the wife, which would not only damage the reputation of the Duke's mansion but also disrupt the family rules.
Of course, this is the approach of a reasonable person.
It's clear that the Duke's mansion is not a place where reason prevails.
The current Duke's Mansion is close to the Jin family and distant from the Marquis's Mansion. The young master broke the established rule of the fifteenth day. The Duchess did not want to embarrass her own son, nor did she want to offend the Jin family for this, so she pretended to be sick.
After all, your mother-in-law got sick from all this, so Pei Jing, as her daughter-in-law, you can't very well use this to pressure her again, can you?
—That's probably what the Duchess was planning.
Of course, this was just her speculation; the truth would depend on whether the Duchess was truly ill or faking it.
Just then, she overheard Pei Shushu talking about the medicine shed, and took the opportunity to ask Pei Shushu to treat the Duchess.
They even brought up Old Madam Pei, saying that Pei Shushu was sent by Old Madam Pei.
Their matriarch is such a shrewd person, how could she possibly send a fake doctor who doesn't know any medicine?
As a result, the Duchess of the State indeed revealed her true colors.
Now that we know he's faking illness, things are much easier to handle.
After all, feigning illness shows that the Duke's mansion cares about its reputation and doesn't want people to know that they favor their concubines over their wives.
People with a sense of shame are always easier to deal with than those without.
Using the excuse of changing clothes, Jiang Shuwan and Pei Jing found a room to talk alone.
"What did you say?"
"Are you saying my mother-in-law is faking illness?"
Pei Jing stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
"Impossible, how could she..."
Pei Jing bit her lip, feeling both angry and pained.
“Before, when I was in the manor, my sisters-in-law would always mock me for being the daughter of a royal merchant, saying my status wasn’t high enough. But my mother-in-law never said a word. Although she didn’t give me the power to manage the household, she always protected me and looked down on that bitch Jin Jiaoniang…”
"Does Madam not like Jin Jiaoniang?"
Jiang Shuwan instantly grasped the key point.
"Yes, what's so strange about that? She's just a lowly concubine, dancing those erotic dances every day, she has no manners whatsoever of a proper lady, of course her mother-in-law doesn't like her..."
That makes things easier.
The Duke's Mansion values the Jin family's power and influence, but disdains Jin Jiaoniang's behavior.
This was her breakthrough point.
Having made up her mind, Jiang Shuwan devised a plan and directly instructed Pei Jing's maid.
"Go and invite the young master over. Tell him it was ordered by your eldest mistress. Since your eldest mistress's younger sister is here, there's no reason for the young master to accompany a lowly concubine. Tell the young master to come and keep the guests company."
After she finished speaking, she gave specific instructions.
"Remember, you must say this in front of Jin Jiaoniang."
After saying that, he sent the little girl to deliver the message. Pei Jing couldn't stop her and was sweating profusely with anxiety.
"Are you crazy! Jin Jiaoniang has always been at odds with me. If you say that, she definitely won't let the young master come."
"We're not letting him come!"
"...!"
Pei Jing was completely stunned.
Jiang Shuwan didn't explain to her, and after a few steps went out, she went back into the Duchess's room.
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