Yesterday, Jiang Mingwei learned the reason why Zhou hated Wei Jing.
This hatred only grew stronger over time, reaching its peak after the death of his son.
Seeing that Wei Jing was enjoying the emperor's favor, she would probably feel even more hatred and anger.
Because Zhou felt that all of this should have belonged to her son, but now it had fallen on the part of her most despised and hated concubine.
Could it be that Zhou Shi harbored murderous intentions towards Wei Jing?
Jiang Mingwei carefully recalled the Battle of Youmen, in which Wei Jing fought against 100,000 enemy troops with 5,000 soldiers for three months, and even nearly died on the battlefield.
I recall there were some other accounts mentioned earlier...
It seems that Wei Jing's health had already begun to decline before the battle that made him famous. Despite being in his prime and a brave and skilled general, he suffered from a constant stream of minor and major illnesses.
Did Zhou tamper with his food before that?
It took time and effort for these effects to gradually become apparent in him...
She originally wanted Wei Jing to die on the battlefield, but she didn't expect him to win and return victorious!
After Wei Jing's narrow victory, he returned to the capital to receive honors and rewards. Unexpectedly, he was falsely accused of treason by treacherous officials and was further denounced by his own family, who severed ties with him. This family member... wasn't it Zhou Shi?!
The court, naturally, would not hold a grudge against a widowed mother who was the mother of a famous general, for she was willing to sacrifice her own family for the greater good.
As for Zhou Shi, she no longer had her eyesore daughter-in-law, nor Wei Jing, that illegitimate child from an outside marriage.
He held her generous dowry, as well as the mansions and lands bestowed upon Wei Jing by the Emperor that he had never reclaimed, and various gold and silver jewels.
He ended up with a precious grandson and a weak, useless mother.
This life is like living in paradise!
Jiang Mingwei was shocked by her own reasoning and broke out in a cold sweat.
Her thoughts about Zhou Shi weren't unfounded; after all, the fact that Zhou Shi had forcibly taken her shop was still fresh in her mind!
This woman is not as shrewish as she appears on the surface.
Actually, that old hag is wicked!
However, Jiang Mingwei couldn't understand one of the hurdles: why did Granny Song come to the Wei family?
Who in the Wei family is worth sacrificing her life of luxury in the palace for, and why would she insist on staying?
Jiang Mingwei racked her brains until her head ached, but she still couldn't come up with a solution...
She always felt that Granny Song was hiding something from her.
What I told her must have been true; she's the kind of person who wouldn't stoop to lying. Yet, I failed to explain some crucial details clearly.
For example, if Wan Niang was truly Master Wei's white moonlight, and he loved her so much that he was willing to turn against his first wife to record his concubine's son as his legitimate son, then why didn't he bring her into the mansion earlier, leaving her alone and miserable outside?
So much so that she died with regrets after giving birth...
Having gone through so many years of schooling, Jiang Mingwei keenly sensed that the Wei family members, including Wei Jing, were probably hiding an even bigger secret.
"There's definitely a big juicy ...
Jiang Mingwei slapped her thigh and muttered to herself, regretting that she hadn't brought a cheat code like the others when she transmigrated.
A system that can talk about gossip would be great.
"Ah, Miss wants some melon? I'll go prepare it right away." Hua Cui brought over some tea and, hearing Jiang Mingwei talking to herself, turned and headed towards the small kitchen.
"No need... Never mind, just cut me something sweet!"
Jiang Mingwei withdrew her hand, which was about to stop her. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can.
Otherwise, who knows when I might offend Wei Jing and get into trouble with him?
But if he told Wei Jing that Zhou might want to harm him, would Wei Jing trust him more and their alliance become even stronger?
Jiang Mingwei pondered for a moment, then shook her head.
Forget it, let's probe first, lest we make a big blunder and that man thinks we're trying to sow discord.
If she were Zhou, how could she poison Wei Jing without anyone noticing?
Soon, Hua Cui cut the cantaloupe into small pieces and placed them on the table in front of her.
Jiang Mingwei picked up the silver fork and took a bite. The sweet juice burst in her mouth. She squinted her eyes contentedly, not seeing a dark figure crashing into her from not far away.
With a bang, and a whoosh—
The melon on the table rolled onto her skirt, leaving a sticky water stain, and Jiang Mingwei's chaise lounge was almost knocked over.
She struggled to support herself with her hands, swaying precariously, and all she could hear was a series of wailing cries.
It was just like the sound of the noisy kid next to her making a fuss because he couldn't play with her tablet while she was working on her thesis on the high-speed train.
Still dazed and confused, Jiang Mingwei heard a shrill scream.
"Madam, Heng'er is young. How could he know to offend you? How could you push him to the ground?!"
Jiang Mingwei: "??!"
No, is there any kind-hearted person who can see that she is supporting herself on the ground with both hands to keep from falling? How could she have a third hand to push the naughty child?
Hua Cui, with her sharp eyes, immediately stepped forward to help Jiang Mingwei up, roaring with righteous indignation.
"Miss Lu, if you're blind and deaf, go find a doctor to take a good look at you. My lady was almost knocked to the ground by the impact, and you still have the nerve to cry 'stop thief'?"
"Ah, blood!"
Lu Yun didn't refute it, but watched helplessly as the handkerchief covering her son's forehead was soaked with blood...
Wei Heng's cries were still loud and piercing, but not even half as loud as Lu Yun's screams.
She looked up, her eyes bloodshot, at Jiang Mingwei, as if she had suffered endless bullying.
"Madam Jiang, my son has done nothing to antagonize you, why do you want to harm him like this? He is Wei Lang's only living flesh and blood, what are your intentions in poisoning him like this?"
"If anything happens to my son, I will make you pay with your life!"
After a series of moves, Jiang Mingwei blinked, licked her dry lips, and couldn't help but admire him.
She pointed at them and asked Hua Cui beside her.
"Do you remember what I told Dongyue about staged accidents?"
Hua Cui nodded, not understanding.
Jiang Mingwei exclaimed with admiration, "See that? This is a model representative!"
And so, having finally won a battle, before they could even rest for a day or two, Jiang Mingwei and her group came to the Zhou family's place again.
Wei Heng had been taken away to be bandaged, while Lu Yun knelt before the old lady, sobbing and her eyes filled with tears.
"Please, Madam, you must do justice for our Heng-ge! He was wrong to offend you, but he is just a child and not unforgivable."
"I never imagined that Madam would be so ruthless, actually breaking his head. As his mother, I am truly heartbroken!"
Wei Heng is now the lifeblood of the Wei family. Upon hearing that her grandson had been wronged, Madam Zhou was furious and looked at Jiang Mingwei with eyes that seemed to want to devour her alive!
"You wretch, how dare you lay a hand on Heng'er!"
“The daughter-in-law knows that Heng’er is precious, so of course she wouldn’t dare.”
Jiang Mingwei answered calmly, but Lu Yun persisted.
"Madam is denying it now, but if it weren't for you, where would my son's forehead injury have come from? Do you think I, as his mother, would bear to hurt him?"
Lu Yun retorted aggressively, her sobs growing louder.
"My poor child, what if he gets a scar on his head and can't get a government job in the future? What will I do then!"
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