The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 310 - 307: Even Mud Like Me Can’t Be Helped
The hall was somewhat restless, and everyone could hear it.
The stewardess dared to act like this only because she had the Empress’s backing and had caught the Second Prince Consort’s mistake.
Yet, no one dared to say she was wrong.
The Second Prince Consort, Yao Ru, was in unbearable pain, but she didn’t utter a sound.
No one pleaded for her, not even her mother, Madam Yao, the wife of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was kneeling behind her, anxious but not daring to intervene.
Yao Ru numbly and laboriously straightened her body again.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice next door remained unmoved.
The Second Prince frowned deeply, thinking that this Mrs. Yao was really senseless.
Kneeling was such a trivial matter; hadn’t it been fine the past few days? How could things go wrong on the last day?
What woman doesn’t have children? How is she any more noble?
Over there, it was all women; he couldn’t rashly enter, so he only voiced his stance aloud.
"Stewardess. Mrs. Yao was not dignified; I apologize on her behalf."
"Second Prince, I don’t dare take on such words. I’m just a servant; you can apologize to His Highness."
As she spoke, she bent over to support Yao Ru, preventing her from swaying.
"Second Prince Consort, please be careful. Do you need me to help you go down and rest?"
First a slap, then a jujube.
But would Yao Ru dare to respond?
She numbly raised her eyes: "It is my fault that troubled the stewardess. The Empress is benevolent and pities me, but I wish to see the Crown Prince off for the last time." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
The stewardess patted her hand: "No wonder Her Majesty often says the Second Prince Consort is very sensible."
After finishing, the stewardess’s sharp gaze scanned everyone present, not letting go of anyone who, in such a setting, showed disrespect to the Crown Prince.
Then, her eyes met with Yu Tingwan’s.
Here, besides Yao Ru, Yu Tingwan’s kneeling posture was the most improper!
The stewardess’s eyes were fierce.
Yu Tingwan shrank her neck, seeing the stewardess approaching her.
The stewardess said nothing, only lifted her hand to straighten Yu Tingwan’s waist, which had gradually slumped.
The movement was cautious, almost gentle.
After doing this, the stewardess strode back, giving a sharp crack on the ruler towards Shen Zhiyi behind.
"Miss Shen, what are you doing?"
Yu Tingwan: ?!?
Despite Shen Zhiyi’s arrogance, she didn’t dare show a temper in this situation.
She wisely said, "I... my leg was numb, so I just slightly shifted my position."
Shen Zhiyi’s voice clearly lacked confidence.
The stewardess sneered.
"How long has it been? Not even half an incense stick’s time. Why is no one else numb, yet you are?"
Shen Zhiyi: ...
How would she know!
This old hag’s eyes were too sharp!
Amidst her hesitation, she caught a glimpse of Yu Tingwan’s waist bending forward again in front of her.
This time, unlike before, it was swift and deliberate. Clearly, she had discerned the stewardess’s attitude and dared to act boldly.
The girl even curiously turned her head to look at her for a moment upon hearing the noise.
The moment their eyes met, she even smiled at her amiably before turning back.
Shen Zhiyi: ...
Yu Tingwan has so many small moves! Why aren’t you punishing her!!!
She was indignant!
But could only bear it inside.
Shen Zhiyi endured the tingling numbness in her legs, kneeling properly, not daring to breathe.
After this scene, the mourning for the Crown Prince among the women became exceptionally pious.
Except for Yu Tingwan.
She didn’t even lower her eyes but began to observe her surroundings.
She didn’t know many people.
But Tan Jiang had mentioned the Fifth Prince Consort to her.
The seating arrangement here was very particular.
The Princess Consorts were all in one place.
The position to the left of the Second Prince Consort was empty.
To the left is esteemed; the Crown Princess Consort hadn’t come.
The Third Prince died young, and there was no consort.
The Fourth Prince was alive, but not favored by Emperor Ying Qian. His birth mother’s status was low and unable to intervene in his marriage, so even the Fifth Prince had married, but there was still no news for the Fourth Prince.
The person to Yao Ru’s right was the Fifth Prince Consort.
Tan Jiang had said the Fifth Prince Consort appeared amiable but was actually small-minded and vicious. Plain in appearance, she couldn’t tolerate the favorite concubine in the back court, deliberately framing and plotting a scene of adultery. Not only did she secure the conviction, but she also scarred the concubine’s face and drowned her in the pond.
The Fifth Prince, Ying Yin, was not a fool.
Such petty schemes might fool housewives, but how could they deceive him?
But the concubine’s body was indeed defiled.
He saw no need to argue with his legitimate wife over a concubine; damaging their marriage was a small matter, but it would be a big issue if it reached the Imperial Palace and Emperor Ying Qian thought he was indulging in women.
As a prince, he wanted for nothing.
This matter was thus left unresolved.
Yu Tingwan thought the Fifth Prince Consort was no good, and neither was Ying Yin.
The couple was indeed a match.
They treated others as less than human.
The stewardess had adjusted her waist four times! One turn, and it bent again.
"You—"
Yu Tingwan: "Don’t lay hands on me."
Stewardess: ??
Would I dare?
Yu Tingwan weakly expressed: "I’m so scared."
Stewardess: ...
Shouldn’t I be the one scared!
The stewardess was furious to the point of almost breaking the ruler in her hand. Never had she met someone so oblivious! Yet she couldn’t hit or scold.
Being a seasoned palace staff, she first glanced at Ning Suxuan beside her. Knowing Ning Suxuan to be the most observant of rules, she assumed Ning Suxuan would step up to reprimand.
But Ning Suxuan showed no reaction.
Thus, she softly reminded, addressing her.
"Duchess Shun."
Ning Suxuan, as if unaware of anything, slightly raised her eyes, "Stewardess, is there something you need?"
She asked calmly: "Pardon my ignorance, stewardess, how would I be aware without your mention?"
Stewardess: ???
She had to rephrase her words.
"Your household’s Young Madam..."
Take care of her!
Ning Suxuan glanced at Yu Tingwan, speaking softly, "May I ask, is there something improper with her?"
Stewardess: ...
This question is too direct, how is she supposed to respond?
Seeing her hesitation, Yu Tingwan helpfully smiled, "There is."
Yu Tingwan admitted it was frustrating: "I’m just like mud that won’t hold a wall."
Shen Zhiyi: ??
Learned something! But! Dare not use!
Stewardess: ...
So you do know!!!
Yu Tingwan softly inquired: "Isn’t it?"
"No wonder the stewardess looks down on me."
Yu Tingwan: "I’ll accept any punishment or beating from the stewardess."
The stewardess was choked, at a loss for words. She sensed a cold gaze on her, looking over, and met Jiasan’s eyes.
Jiasan was one step short of displaying the word "protect" on her face: "Is the stewardess finding fault with my daughter?"
Stewardess: ...
Alright, this one is no easy mark either.
Grand Tutor Gu is a great scholar, the head of civil servants.
Wei Zhao is the head of military generals.
Both are targets the Eastern Palace seeks to win over.
"...No."
Jiasan smiled, but there was not the slightest hint of humor in her eyes: "That’s good, Yaoyao just arrived in Shangjing and doesn’t understand many things. Rituals and protocols, it’s I, as her mother, who neglected to teach her. If the stewardess finds her words and actions inappropriate, please come directly to me. Do not ever argue with a child."
As she finished speaking, Gu Wu beside her nodded vigorously.
Jiasan had said enough to make her protection obvious, and the stewardess dared not cross her.
