pdf-ebookys Chapter 208 Wu Hanxiang advises her mother to stay away from her aunt.
Chapter 208 Wu Hanxiang advises her mother to stay away from her aunt.
Chapter 208 Wu Hanxiang advises her mother to stay away from her aunt.
The two first talked about Wu Hanxiang's marriage.
When Madam Wu talked about Wu Hanxiang's marriage, she couldn't stop smiling.
"This Qin Yonghua is a merchant. We initially thought that Hanxiang had married down. But Hanxiang has good judgment. Qin Yonghua is indeed capable. He does very well in the country of Ke, and has become like brothers with the king of Ke, directly establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. His Majesty also speaks highly of Yonghua."
Aunt Tong Cuihuan felt a chill creep into her heart upon hearing these words.
Why is it that my sister is good at everything, and even her daughter marries well?
When Tong Cuihuan learned that her daughter's sister's daughter had married a merchant, she was quite happy. She only had one daughter, the daughter of a duke, and yet she had married a mere merchant.
Tong Cuihuan secretly felt a sense of relief, as if she had finally been released from being suppressed by her sister for so many years.
As a result, Qin Yonghua actually built such a large business that he gained the appreciation of the emperor and the king of Ke Kingdom.
When Tong Cuihuan entered, she saw the gifts Qin Yonghua had brought, all of which were priceless, and she already felt very uncomfortable.
“Sister, I’m only telling you this because you’re my own sister. Qin Yonghua is always out doing business, you have to tell Hanxiang to be careful. He’s so rich, he might be having an affair.” Tong Cuihuan said seriously.
Madam Wu was stunned when she heard this.
Yes, how could she not have thought of that?
A man who is wealthy and constantly on the move is likely to have an affair.
Wu Hanxiang, hiding behind the screen, secretly watched her mother's reaction, feeling a sense of disappointment and frustration.
The mother clearly took it to heart.
With such a soft heart, no wonder she was manipulated like this!
Her gaze then turned to Tong Cuihuan, her eyes filled with frost.
Her affairs with her husband are none of your business, you cheap aunt!
"Also, there's something I haven't told you about Hanxiang's wedding. My brother-in-law has recently become close to Lord Pei, and that Lord Pei is quite the hangout at brothels!"
Then, Tong Cuihuan brought her mouth close to Madam Wu's ear and deliberately lowered her voice, saying, "A few days ago, my maid saw my brother-in-law coming out of the brothel, his clothes were disheveled!"
Madam Wu's eyes widened, a hint of disbelief in them.
But those words still touched her heart, and she felt a tightness in her chest.
Wu Hanxiang, who was behind the screen, shivered with unease.
She really wanted to jump out and slap that cheap aunt twice.
You're just spouting nonsense!
So angry!
Tong Cuihuan also instructed Madam Wu not to tell the Duke of Wei about this, saying that men are like that; as long as the unspoken understanding isn't broken, he will still treat you well, but once it is, things might change.
“My younger sister’s youngest daughter is also getting married. As the Duchess, if you were to arrange a marriage for her, she would surely be able to marry into a better family,” Tong Cuihuan said, glancing at her sister.
"That's for sure..." Madam Wu replied casually, her attention focused on the Duke of Wei's visit to the Jiaofangsi, and she didn't pay much attention to what Tong Cuihuan was saying.
Wu Hanxiang frowned. "She's harmed my mother like this, harmed my family like this, and yet she still wants to use my mother to find a good husband for her daughter! What a pipe dream!"
Is the next step to have her mother provide a dowry for her?
Over the years, he's been like a vampire, always needing his mother's help! Now that he sees I've married a rich man, he'll only become more demanding!
Wu Hanxiang's chest heaved violently. With me here, don't even think about my mother helping you out in the slightest again!
Your daughter can marry whomever she wants, but don't get involved!
After finally getting through the ordeal until her aunt left, Wu Hanxiang emerged from behind the screen.
The mother was startled; it turned out that Hanxiang had been hiding behind her all along.
"Why are you hiding behind the screen, you silly girl!"
"Mother, please forgive me. I had no choice but to do this. Someone wanted to harm you, and I had to be on guard." Wu Hanxiang was still trying to calm herself down, but her face looked terrible.
"Who wants to harm me? You're not talking about your aunt, are you?" Madam Wu asked in surprise.
Wu Hanxiang immediately knelt down.
This matter concerns her mother's life, and she is considering how to make her mother take it seriously.
"Mother, this matter concerns your life. Please listen to what your daughter has to say!"
Madam Wu was startled.
Seeing her daughter's serious expression and the tears welling up in her eyes, she didn't dare to delay and tried to help her up.
"Please let your daughter finish speaking, or I will not get up," Wu Hanxiang said sternly.
Madam Wu took it even more seriously and said, "Go ahead and speak."
Wu Hanxiang thought that her mother had heard many stories about the girls from Tianji Garden and trusted that girl very much.
She also plans to visit Tianji Garden in person.
It seems I have to bring Wan Ying out.
"Mother, do you know who the fortune teller at Tianji Garden is?"
Madam Wu's expression changed, and she quickly asked, "Who is it?"
She has always been very interested in this girl. Could it be that her daughter knows this girl?
“It is indeed Qin Wanying, the youngest sister of the Qin family,” Wu Hanxiang replied.
"What? It's the Qin family's youngest sister?" Madam Wu's eyes widened.
She had heard of the Qin family's youngest daughter, who had just been found this year and was only about fifteen or sixteen years old. It turned out she was a girl from Tianji Garden.
This Qin Wanying is such a capable person!
"Is this true?" Madam Wu asked to confirm.
“Absolutely true!” Wu Hanxiang replied.
Madam Wu was still reeling from the shock for a long time.
I thought the girl from Tianji Garden was unpredictable, but I never expected that she would be related to me.
“Mother, a few days ago, Wanying told her daughter that her aunt is jealous of you and will try to sow discord between you and Father, which will ultimately lead to your death from depression!”
As for her aunt's seeking refuge with Yan Yuelan, Wu Hanxiang did not tell her mother.
Her mother was simple-minded, and she didn't want her to know so much. Besides, even if she told her mother more, her mother might not believe her.
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Wu fell silent, and her breathing became increasingly rapid.
Cuihuan was her younger sister, and she had always trusted her completely.
Wasn't Cuihuan saying all this for her own good? How could she possibly be trying to sow discord between her and her husband?
However, she knew that her daughter would never harm her, and the fact that she spoke to her so solemnly meant that she must have already reached a conclusion before telling her.
Besides, she believed in the fortune teller at Tianji Garden.
“After you died of depression, my father was devastated and soon after, he also committed suicide to follow you.”
When Madam Wu heard this, it was as if she had been struck by lightning.
Although she has been suspicious lately, she still has deep feelings for the Duke of Wei.
Upon hearing that her husband would die for her, a thin layer of tears welled up in her eyes.
Wu Hanxiang observed her mother's expression and knew that her mother had taken it to heart, so she continued:
"Mother, you know how Father has treated you after all these years. He has never taken a concubine, not even a maidservant. How could he possibly go out and seek pleasure with other women? You must not believe what Aunt says!"
"Think back carefully. Before your aunt's family moved to Kyoto, you and your father had a very good relationship. After they moved here, your relationship deteriorated!"