Ever since Xu Qianqian saw Lian Yao's appearance in Ningchunlin Courtyard yesterday, she has been feeling uneasy. So today, after having lunch in her own courtyard, she went to Sun's place early to talk to her and see how Sun planned to deal with Lian Yao.
To her surprise, as soon as Xu Qianqian entered the door, she saw Madam Sun smashing plates and bowls and laughing loudly. She stood at the door for a while, and only after Madam Sun quieted down did she hurry in with her maid.
"Sister, what are you doing? This room is too messy. Let's go outside to talk."
As Xu Qianqian spoke, she glared at the two maids waiting at the door and scolded them:
"You all work under the First Madam, yet you don't even have this much sense? Hurry up and clear away these plates and bowls. Do you expect me to clean them up for you?"
The two maids glanced timidly at Madam Sun, and seeing that she had no expression, they quickly bent down and went into the room to carefully tidy up.
Seeing this, Xu Qianqian smiled and stepped forward to take Sun's arm.
“Sister, I have already disciplined the maids for their lack of manners. The Princess is still seriously ill, and that Aunt Lin is incompetent. You are the backbone of our manor now, so you cannot afford to make any mistakes.”
Sun was pleased with Xu Qianqian's words; her eyes were no longer so vacant, and she simply smiled and nodded at her.
"If you ask me, the only ones in the entire Prince's mansion who are of one mind are the two of us. Right now, even the Princess Consort, our own mother-in-law, is closer to Jiang Yuwei. To me, they seem more like a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law!"
As she spoke, Madam Sun got up and pulled Xu Qianqian to sit down in the pavilion outside the courtyard.
The maidservant who was serving nearby hurriedly brought up tea and snacks.
Xu Qianqian first poured a cup of tea for Madam Sun, then poured one for herself, before speaking:
“Sister, the princess is sickly right now and someone has to take care of her. Now that Jiang Yuwei has taken over all the dirty and tiring work, we can relax.”
As Xu Qianqian spoke, she smiled and gently nudged Madam Sun.
"Don't forget, no matter how much Jiang Yuwei pleases the Princess, she's still an outsider. Once the Princess recovers, we should visit her more often. After all, we're family with the Princess!"
Hearing Xu Qianqian's words, Madam Sun felt a little better. She had heard about Jiang Yuwei's commotion in the kitchen that morning, and she was already angry about it.
Madam Sun felt that Jiang Yuwei, an outsider, was interfering in the affairs of the Prince's Mansion and was acting like she was in charge. After Xu Qianqian said this, Madam Sun was actually hoping that Jiang Yuwei would offend more people in the Prince's Mansion and drive away all the corrupt people, so that it would be much easier for her to take charge of the household.
Thinking this, Madam Sun smiled and took a sip of tea.
Seeing that Madam Sun was smiling, Xu Qianqian spoke with a worried expression:
"I think the person we should be most worried about right now is that vixen Lianyao. You saw it yesterday, didn't you? She was so wanton. In broad daylight, she was in the courtyard, ignoring the servants and maids watching her. She was wearing a strapless dress and showing off her thighs, flirting with Chunlin."
Recalling the scene from yesterday, Madam Sun unconsciously gripped the teacup in her hand, paused for a moment, and then smiled as she put it down.
"Right now, I'm not young anymore. Having a daughter like Ningxin by my side is enough. When I get old, I'll be content as long as there's a place for me and Xin'er in the Jingwang Mansion. As for Chunlin's affairs, I can't and don't want to get involved anymore."
Mrs. Sun picked up a piece of pastry from the table and examined it closely.
"No matter what kind of woman Lianyao is, as long as Chunlin likes me, I have nothing to say. I only ask that she not cause trouble. If she disturbs the peace of the Prince's mansion, I'm afraid the Princess will drive her away without my intervention."
After speaking, Madam Sun paused, then looked up at Xu Qianqian, who seemed lost in thought, and continued:
"I'm actually more worried about you. After all, we both come from Ningjia Village. You don't have any children to rely on right now. Don't be angry if I say something harsh."
Xu Qianqian looked at Madam Sun and sighed:
"Sister, please tell me, I'm listening."
Mrs. Sun put down the pastries in her hand, took Xu Qianqian's hand directly, and said with concern:
“You’re not young anymore, and Jiang Yuwei has already exposed all those things you did in the village. Right now, the princess is sick and doesn’t care about you. But what do you think she’ll do when she recovers and remembers what happened to you?”
Upon hearing this, Xu Qianqian turned deathly pale and gripped Sun's hand tightly, saying anxiously:
"Sister, you really have to help me! If you help me this time, I'll do whatever you say from now on!"
Madam Sun gently patted Xu Qianqian's hand and said softly:
"It's not that I, as your older sister, don't want to help you, it's just that some things can only be done by yourself in the right way."
At this moment, Xu Qianqian felt her mind was in complete chaos. Looking at Sun Shi in front of her, she nervously grasped at a straw and said:
"Sister, do you have any ideas? Stop keeping me in suspense! Tell me quickly!"
Sun took her hand away and poured Xu Qianqian a cup of tea, handing it to her.
"I do have a solution, but I don't know if you can do it."
Xu Qianqian took the teacup and placed it directly on the stone table. She had no time to drink tea; she had to find a way to stay in the Prince's mansion.
Otherwise, she would have no acquaintances left in the capital. What could a woman do to support herself? Just thinking about it made Xu Qianqian's liver tremble.
"Sister, just tell me, I can definitely do it!"
Mrs. Sun smiled and looked at her.
"You silly little sister, of course you need to have something in your belly to keep Chunlin's heart, and only then can the Princess make an exception for you and let you stay in the Prince's mansion! No matter how shameful your background is, the Princess wouldn't let a member of the Prince's mansion wander outside, would she!"
As she spoke, Mrs. Sun reached out and patted Xu Qianqian's stomach.
Xu Qianqian's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and she nodded, saying:
"Yes, if I were to have a child with Chunlin like my sister to support myself, wouldn't I be able to stay in the Prince's mansion and live peacefully as my concubine Xu?"
What Xu Qianqian didn't say was that if she were lucky enough to give birth to a son for Chunlin, wouldn't that child be the eldest son of the Prince's Mansion? At that time, even Madam Sun would have to be inferior to her!
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