Chapter 943: Chapter 942: First Confrontation
Regarding the approach of the two adults intending to hush things up, not only was Wu Yining discontent, but so was Wen Yanfang. She opened her mouth to speak, but a single cold glare from her legitimate mother made her shudder and hold her tongue.
She was merely a concubine-born daughter of the Wen Family; no matter how favored, she was still only a concubine-born daughter. How could she dare go against her legitimate mother?
Moreover, it was difficult enough to have her father ask her legitimate mother to bring her to such a banquet. Now that things had turned out like this, would her reputation still sound good if word got out?
Wen Yanfang felt a tinge of regret. She shouldn’t have stirred up this matter here. She could only blame that wretched Wu Yining for provoking her. What of being the Legitimate Daughter? Wasn’t there an elder sister above her?
When the matter of the Wu Family breaks out, let’s see what face she has left.
Wen Yanfang gave Wu Yining a fierce glare, her eyes almost saying, “Just you wait!”
Wu Yining snorted coldly, who’s afraid of whom? Am I supposed to fear you, raised by a young wife?
Since trouble had arisen, neither Lady Wen nor Madam Wang wanted to stay any longer, so they sent their maids off to inform the Eldest Princess that they would take their leave first.
Wufu’s eyes lit up. The opportunity had arrived. She timidly raised her head and said, “This maid will escort the madams and young ladies out of the residence.”
With that, she took the initiative to lead the way ahead.
Lady Wen naturally wouldn’t leave with Madam Wang and the others, saying she would go bid farewell to someone first, then left.
Wufu stayed a moderate distance in front to lead the way. With a mental map in her mind and an excellent memory, she didn’t show any hesitation, guiding them towards the Corner Gate exit without arousing suspicion that she wasn’t a maid from the residence.
To outsiders, it simply looked like a maid from the royal mansion leading guests away.
And as Wufu walked, she kept her ears open to the conversation of those behind her.
Wu Yining said through gritted teeth, “Mother, why did you agree to send that wretched girl the Jade Face Cream? That is such a precious item, even cousin only bestowed a little. Moreover, she’s raised by a young wife, on what grounds does she use such an expensive item?”
“Shut your mouth!” Madam Wang glanced at the maid leading the way in front, lowered her voice, and said through clenched teeth, “What nonsense about being raised by a young wife? Who taught you such outrageous words? And furthermore, do you have any brains? This place is not for you to get into a conflict with her. Do you think this is your own home? If word gets out, let’s see how you will cope in the future. Which family’s wife would dare to have a daughter-in-law like you?”
Wu Yining’s face turned pale, “Mother, she provoked me first; she said… Mother, do you know what she said? She said father…”
“Shut up!” Madam Wang stopped and scolded her.
The fierceness in her eyes scared Wu Yining, leaving her trembling at the corners of her mouth, unable to continue speaking, only weakly calling out, “Mother.”
Madam Wang snorted, clenched her fists tightly as if restraining some anger, took a deep breath, and said, “Let’s go back first.”
The group smoothly arrived at the Corner Gate. Wufu stood with her head low and hands hanging at the door: “Madam, we’ve arrived.”
Madam Wang didn’t spare her a glance as she stepped out, with Wu Yining closely following, along with a group of maids and matrons.
Wufu stood inside the door, only then raising her head to watch them board the carriage, her gaze indifferent, calm, and unruffled.
Madam Wang boarded the carriage, and before the curtain fell, she incidentally glanced and was stunned by Wufu’s eyes—so bright.
But really, so detestable!
Madam Wang retracted her gaze with disgust, closed her eyes, completely unaware of Wufu’s cold smile curling at her lips, nor did she realize that she had already had a first clash with an enemy.