Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1107 - 1105: Precautionary Measures
Having basically understood Madam Zhou’s future path, Wufu no longer hesitated and let Chi Liu find a way to place someone in Eldest Lady Wu’s courtyard to closely monitor the happenings there, especially the movements of Eldest Lady Wu and her trusted nanny, and report every small or big matter.
"By the way, you know about the matter with Lu Xiaodie’s mother and the Rongxiu Workshop," Wufu said to Chi Liu. "We won’t bother two lords for one task anymore, follow up on it. Whether it’s eyewitness or physical evidence, find out everything. Regarding the evidence of Madam Wang’s conspiracy to harm people for wealth, don’t miss a single piece." Wufu instructed Chi Liu, "Since Lu Xiaodie’s mother knew she was tricked and could still have her daughter conceal her talent, she might have left some precautionary measures. Go to the estate and find Lu Xiaodie, ask her to carefully think if Sister-in-law Lu left anything behind. Tell her that even if she can’t think of it immediately, she must try, and to carefully recount everything word by word from when her mother fell ill."
Chi Liu repeated the instructions, indicating he understood.
After he left, Jadeite said, "Is it your intention to use the matter of Lu Xiaodie’s mother to strike at Madam Wang?"
Wufu shook her head, saying, "Even though I don’t understand the battles of the rear courtyard, I know among noble ladies, there are always some secrets. If truly investigated, something might come up, but that’s time-consuming. The matter with Sister-in-law Lu, though seemingly insignificant, if proven to be Madam Wang’s crime, is an attempt to harm for profit, and if exposed, would be enough to make her suffer. You see, such a handle has just fallen into my hands; if I don’t seize and use it well, how can I justify the advantage Heaven has given me?"
Jadeite blinked, wondering what "advantage" meant.
Wufu smiled, saying, "In the future, if I were to go to the Wu Family, as a concubine-born daughter, I will certainly be at a disadvantage in status. Your young lady’s temperament, how could she tolerate it? To contend with the so-called legitimate mother, isn’t it essential to have more chips in hand? If she is sensible, things will be good for everyone; otherwise, no one should expect good!"
Jadeite sighed, "Miss, this is truly preparing for a rainy day!" Simultaneously, she felt a pang of sympathy for Eldest Lady Wu in her heart; they hadn’t even formally met, yet she had already been plotted against, how frustrating!
Wufu thought, blame it on this era that values status and rank, what a hassle!
Of course, Madam Wang did not know that even before the trouble caused by her husband’s promiscuous affairs arrived, someone was already plotting against her in secret. At this moment, she had finally received a letter sent by a trusted confidante.
Truth be told, the trusted nanny’s son had been dispatched for quite some time before receiving this letter in May. If it hadn’t been for Ping An claiming to have encountered bandits and nearly not making it to Huayang, causing the delay, Madam Wang might have almost erupted at Nanny Wei.
But after reading the letter brought by Ping An, Madam Wang felt as if her temples were about to burst with rage.
"What a Wu Lihong, what a Meiniang of Zhou family, such a pair of adulterers, ha!" Madam Wang slapped the teacup on the table to the ground in fury, her face twisted with rage, looking menacing.
Nanny Wei stood aside with her heart pounding, not daring to make a sound, familiar with Madam’s temperament; she knew that whoever collided with her now would suffer.
Madam Wang seemed unbelieving, grabbing the letter again to reread it, her eyes as if poisoned, burning to pierce through the paper.
Even though she was mentally prepared, when her suspicions were confirmed as fact, Madam Wang’s anger still couldn’t help but ignite and burn more intensely.
"Wu Lihong, you want to enjoy both worlds, what a dream! My son Yining’s position will not be vacated for that illegitimate child, not even for a concubine-born one!" Madam Wang sinisterly crumpled the letter into a ball.
