Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots-Chapter 1346 - 190, How long has it been?_2

"Adultery, adultery! Have you even clarified the situation before accusing them of adultery?"

Lin Yuan clasped her head with both hands and began to pace circles in frustration.

Lady Jiang felt dizzy just watching her and grabbed hold of her, speaking sternly, "Would you stop pacing around, please? I’ve been arguing and yelling at people all day, and now my head is absolutely throbbing! I know, I know; you’re talking about their illicit affair. Alright, it’s not an affair, not an affair. When you told me that they knew each other, it was indeed just speculation. But how was I supposed to know they really knew each other before? Didn’t I just hear it from Lin Yuan as well?"

At the mention of Lin Yuan, Lin Wei grew even angrier, "Mother, you have the nerve to mention Lin Yuan! Have you forgotten what status she holds? Huh? I know that by ruining Lin Wei and Lin Yuan’s reputations, you want her to be unable to marry into the General Mansion, so that I can take advantage of the situation. But, Mother, have you forgotten that Lin Yuan has the Third Prince behind her? Even if I could enter the General Mansion, I couldn’t contend with the Third Prince! Besides, I can’t enter the General Mansion at all!"

At this point, Lady Jiang vaguely realized the grave mistake she had made that day. But the deed was done; was she supposed to go and apologize to Lin Yuan? Even if she could swallow her pride, Lin Yuan might not accept the apology! freeweɓnøvel.com

Seeing her mother silent, Chen Leyao sighed internally and continued, "There’s something I’ve never told you before. You’re so focused on suppressing Ruochu that you didn’t even send anyone to inquire. Mother, do you know why the Wu Family insists on Wu Hanyu entering the Red Smoke Pavilion?"

Stupid, was what Lady Jiang almost blurted out, but seeing her daughter’s eyes red with urgency, she held her tongue.

Chen Leyao shook her head silently. Where had her clever and nimble mother gone? Had all the scheming against Chen Ruochu, the Concubine’s Son, over the years dulled her shrewdness and wits?

"The Wu Family has clung to the Second Prince like a great tree. You must know this, Mother? No matter how rich we are, we’re still a merchant family; only officialdom can elevate our status. The two sons of the Wu Family are thinking along these lines, planning to send Wu Hanyu to the Second Prince Mansion. Even if she can’t become a concubine, serving as a court lady is still better than being a daughter of a mere merchant family."

Chen Leyao’s eyes darted around to make sure no one else was present, then she stepped closer and lowered her voice to continue, "And since the Wu Family has chosen the Second Prince, they’re betting on the day when the Second Prince ascends the throne, and with their ties, the Wu Family can rise suddenly. In that case, Wu Hanyu might at best secure a position as a Concubine, and if she’s fortunate enough to bear a prince, the Wu Family’s status..."

She didn’t need to finish her sentence for Lady Jiang to understand; if that day came, the Wu Family’s position would be incomparable to the Chen family.

No wonder so many were eager to ingratiate themselves with princes and high-ranking nobles!

It was just unfortunate for her daughter Yaoyu, who had such a stubborn father. He wouldn’t even think of courting favor with any ordinary Imperial Court Officials, let alone a prince.

Observing her mother contemplating, Chen Leyao asked with a pained heart, "Do you finally understand the foolishness of what you’ve done? Lin Yuan isn’t someone we can afford to offend so carelessly, is she?"

Lady Jiang’s fingers trembled with regret, but she was a proud woman and had never shown remorse, even when she was in the wrong.

"It’s just the Third Prince, isn’t it? Don’t worry, daughter. Miss Wu is just an ordinary person. Whether in appearance or intelligence, you are far above her. They want to curry favor with the Second Prince? I can do that too!"

Chen Leyao shuddered at her mother’s words but quickly came to her senses and hastily clung to her arm, pleading, "Mother, please don’t stir up unnecessary trouble. I have no desire whatsoever to be associated with that Second Prince."

Although she had never met the Second Prince, through her close friendship with Lin Wei, she had heard plenty about him. The Second Prince was cunning and arrogant, and his choice of the Wu Family was enough to show he was no gentleman.

Lady Jiang reassuringly patted her daughter’s hand, appearing confident, "Don’t worry, we won’t seek out the Second Prince. It’s not like he’s the only prince in the Dayong Dynasty, is he? Are you worried about me offending the Third Prince by causing trouble with Lin Yuan? Then we’ll just seek the support of the Third Prince."