The deep bond between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Four words were enough for the Crown Prince's wife to understand.
This meant that the Crown Prince's wife wanted Lu Jingning to apologize.
In other words, the Crown Prince's wife was angry with Lu Jingning.
"You, you mean, I didn't offend you? It was, it was Jingning who offended you?" the Crown Prince's wife asked hesitantly.
"I've never been one to dwell on past grievances. That day at the clinic, you apologized, and the matter was settled. Although you just said you were thinking of doing something to upset me, you didn't get the chance, so I can't hold you responsible. However, those bad things did happen." Luo Wanqing said unhurriedly, "And I am not someone who can be easily misled by a smokescreen."
The Crown Prince's wife was bewildered, "Did Jingning release a smokescreen?"
"If it were merely harmless, considering the good relations between the two countries, I probably wouldn't have pursued it. However, in her attempt to cause trouble for Baicaotang, she disregarded human life. As a physician, I cannot agree with this, nor can I turn a blind eye." Luo Wanqing said, "Originally, for Qi Zhenzhen's sake, I would have likely agreed to find fault with your daughter-in-law's health. But with this incident..."
"Qi Zhenzhen?" the Crown Prince's wife murmured.
"Yes. Her elder sister is in your Qin County Prince's manor. Perhaps to give her elder sister a stronger foothold, she asked me for help." Luo Wanqing frowned.
Qi Zhenzhen had not asked her, of course. Saying this was merely for show. This way, the Crown Prince's wife and Lu Jingning would both feel uneasy.
"That's enough. There's no need to say so much to you," Luo Wanqing waved her hand impatiently. "I'm tired, you can go back. Oh, and take these things with you."
The items would certainly not be taken back. Even if Luo Wanqing didn't pursue the matter with the Crown Prince's wife, the Qin County Prince's manor could not be so tactless.
Therefore, the items were left behind.
Luo Wanqing instructed them in front of the Qin County Prince's wife and the Crown Prince's wife, "Then send these to the Orphanage."
The Orphanage was Da Feng's Orphanage. Her being the Crown Prince's wife of Nan Chang Kingdom donating wealth and items to Da Feng's Orphanage was a display of noble character.
The Qin County Prince's wife and the Crown Prince's wife left Baicaotang. After they got into the carriage back to the manor, the Qin County Prince's wife angrily berated the Crown Prince's wife, "You fool, even if Lu Jingning is the good daughter-in-law you picked, and even if Mingzhu made a mistake, who is close and who is distant, don't you have any sense? Mingzhu grew up in our manor. This child is a bit proud, but can't you feel how she treats us relatives? She calls you aunt and is very respectful towards you, look at what you've done! She's pregnant, and you scold her every day."
The Crown Prince's wife's lips moved, wanting to deny that she had been harsh, but her words were directly interrupted by the Qin County Prince's wife, "Don't deny it. Although I'm old, my eyes aren't blind! Lu Jingning is the legal wife, and you're desperately trying to elevate her. This shows your ill will towards Mingzhu. I know you don't like concubines, but don't forget, this concubine has called you aunt for many years. When she was little, she nestled in your arms and said she liked her aunt the most. Now, she's carrying your eldest grandson! Moreover, Xuan'er truly cares for Mingzhu. As a mother, can't you be more understanding of your son? Mingzhu is your sister's only daughter. Your sister is in an awkward position now, and you still treat Mingzhu like this. Aren't you stabbing her in the heart?"