Chapter 271 No One is a Fool
The disciplinary nanny really did not relax because she was leaving and was very picky about all the etiquette.
It took me a whole morning to learn all this.
The Empress Dowager did not see her at noon. Instead, she made an excuse that she had gone to bed and let her eat by herself. Then she had someone escort her out of the palace.
Lu Wenxue's farewell etiquette came in handy, and he even made a special trip to Rong Fei.
Concubine Rong was not completely indifferent to what was happening in the palace, and she was not surprised that Lu Wenxue lost to Gu Runci.
After all, his blood niece has really impressed everyone since she returned to Dizhou.
She had tried many times to get close to him, but was rejected every time. Now her and the third prince's status in the palace was also somewhat awkward.
Concubine Rong knew in her heart that Lu Wenxue was not just a county lord personally appointed by the royal family.
She has her own power and thoughts, and is even favored by the Empress Dowager.
This made Concubine Rong very jealous, but she could do nothing about it.
She didn't want to empathize with Lu Wenxue's current situation, but Lu Wenxue seemed to have a lot to say to her and didn't leave.
"Does the County Lady have anything else to say?" asked Concubine Rong.
Lu Wenxue nodded. "Your Majesty is indeed extremely intelligent. I see that the Third Prince is getting older. Now that the First and Second Princes are married, the Third Prince has an extraordinary background and temperament, so he should also find a good marriage."
Rong Fei knew that she was trying to test her.
"Please speak directly if you have anything to say. You are also a royal family member. There is no need to keep me in suspense."
Lu Wenxue smiled faintly, a sly glint in her eyes. "Your Majesty is right, so I'll speak frankly. I feel that, regardless of whether or not the Chaoyang County Lady has severed ties with the Jing'an Marquisate, she is still Your Majesty's niece. If she could marry the Third Prince, wouldn't that strengthen the relationship? Furthermore, the Chaoyang County Lady's influence would naturally be a great help to the Third Prince."
After hearing this, Concubine Rong did not think Lu Wenxue was smart.
She had only one thought: Lu Wenxue seemed like a fool.
It’s such a simple truth, don’t you know it?
Gu Runci had just returned to Dizhou and became the daughter of the Gu family. She had tried it before, and even tried to find a way to take action against the emperor, but failed every time.
Now the Queen Mother is obviously trying to match Gu Ruanci and Prince Duan, and Lu Wenxue is still trying to sow discord. Does Prince Duan's daughter really think that everyone in the world can be used by her?
"County Lady, as a junior, please do not presume to discuss matters that are none of your business. For the sake of Prince Duan, I will not inform the disciplinary nanny about your words and actions today, nor will I let the Empress Dowager know. It is as if you have never been here today, and have never said such words. Come, send the guest away."
Lu Wenxue's face turned pale. She obviously didn't expect Concubine Rong to reject her so directly, and there was no mercy in her words.
She suppressed her dissatisfaction and forced a smile: "I have overstepped my bounds. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."
After saying this, Lu Wenxue bowed and turned to leave. Rong Fei watched her leave with a flicker of disdain in her eyes.
This Lu Wenxue thought she was a little clever and wanted to trick herself into getting ahead.
As soon as Lu Wenxue left, someone informed the Empress Dowager that she was driven out by Concubine Rong.
The Empress Dowager did not bring Lu Wenxue back to scold her, but sent someone to go before Lu Wenxue returned to Prince Duan's Mansion, slapped Concubine Wen in front of everyone, and warned her that if Lu Wenxue could not control her mouth, she, as her mother, would still be in trouble.
Concubine Wen lost face and felt aggrieved. Prince Duan's years of protection had finally played some role. He felt that such punishment was a bit too harsh.
As a result, just as he started to plead, he saw the princess looking at him coldly.
He shrank his neck and didn't dare to speak in the end.
When Lu Wenxue got home, she felt the atmosphere was very strange.
"Father, my daughter is back..."
She still felt somewhat aggrieved, but she thought that she had learned the rules when she entered the palace, and she should show them to others.
Therefore, her etiquette was strictly carried out according to the instructions of the disciplinary nanny.
When it arrived at the princess's place, there was nothing wrong.
When she saw Concubine Wen's face, she was finally stunned.
"Mom, what are you doing..."
The princess calmly spoke, "You know what you said in Rong Fei's palace. If you continue to speak nonsense, the next time someone comes to the palace, they will not only slap your mother. Besides the simple etiquette you just learned in the palace, is it that discussing the prince's marriage is also a matter of impropriety?"
Lu Wenxue's brain seemed to explode and she was stunned for a moment.
Concubine Rong? Didn't she say she wouldn't tell anyone?
This bitch deserves to fall from favor.
She was in a panic. She really didn't expect that her words and actions in Rong Fei's palace would be reported back so quickly, and even caused her mother to be beaten.
Lu Ennan, who had been silent the whole time, did not dare to help in the argument. He was really worried that if he spoke, the three of them, mother and son, would be wiped out.
Seeing that her brother did nothing, Lu Wenxue felt even more regretful.
She forced herself to remain calm and tried to defend herself, "Princess, I just... just mentioned it casually. I didn't mean to make any irresponsible remarks."
The princess's eyes grew sharper, as if she could see through Lu Wenxue's thoughts. "Just a casual mention? A casual mention could make Concubine Rong angry and cause the Empress Dowager to personally intervene? Lu Wenxue, you've really grown in skill!"
Lu Wenxue lowered her head, not daring to look directly into the princess' eyes, but her heart was filled with resentment and resentment.
You haven't argued with my mother for so many years, why are you starting to argue again?
She knew very well that she had indeed gone too far this time, but she was unwilling to be scolded by the princess, and even more unwilling to see her mother implicated in this matter.
Seeing Lu Wenxue's silence, the princess continued, "Lu Wenxue, you are the Princess of Prince Duan's Mansion. Your words and actions represent the reputation of Prince Duan's Mansion. From now on, no matter where you are, watch your mouth. If your status as Princess of Duan influences you to speak nonsense, I can go to the palace and request to withdraw my statement."
Lu Wenxue was startled, and Concubine Wen was also anxious.
"Princess, please calm down. It's all because of my poor teaching. I will definitely make sure she corrects herself from now on..."
The princess looked at the mother and daughter's behavior, and glanced at the awkward Prince Duan.
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Prince Duan felt a little uncomfortable when his name was suddenly called.
"These matters are naturally decided by the princess. This prince has no objection."
The princess smiled softly, a hint of subtle mockery flashing in her eyes: "Since the prince has no objection, Lu Wenxue, remember this. If there is a next time, you won't be so lucky."
Lu Wenxue felt a surge of hatred in her heart. She understood that the princess was emphasizing her status and was also warning her.
Concubine Wen gritted her teeth secretly. A princess who had been like a living dead in the palace for many years finally came back to life.
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