Chapter 324 – The Overly Gentle Third Princess
The Third Princess was just about to speak to Wei Qiufu when she suddenly heard the noise inside the room. Taken aback, she directly turned around, pushed open the ajar door, and walked in, disregarding Wei Qiufu.
“Miss, are you awake? That’s great, you’re finally awake!” Jin Ling beamed excitedly.
Turning around the screen, the Third Princess saw Wei Yuewu half-lying on the bed. Jin Ling stuffed a few pillows behind Wei Yuewu’s back and supported her body slightly.
“Are you awake?” The Third Princess smiled and walked over to sit on a chair on the side. She reached out and pushed up a pillow that had fallen to the side for Wei Yuewu.
Her demeanor was naturally amiable.
“Third Princess!” Wei Yuewu squeaked, but she sounded hoarse and soft because she was weak. Then, she called out after seeing Wei Qiufu, who followed behind the Third Princess, “Fourth Elder Sister!”
“Fourth Young Lady, you can go back and rest first. I’ll stay here.” The Third Princess also saw Wei Qiufu who followed her in. She smiled and asked her to leave.
“O-Okay. I’ll take my leave first.” Wei Qiufu knew that she had irritated the Third Princess, so she glanced at Wei Yuewu before quietly retreating.
When she reached the door, she stood up straight, a trace of hatred in her eyes.
“Miss, Sixth Young Lady…” Ming Yan was her confidant. Of course, she did not believe that Wei Yuewu really fainted, so she said in a low voice.
“Shut up! We will wait outside,” Wei Qiufu looked at the two eunuchs standing at the door and snapped.
“Yes.” At this time, Ming Yan also saw the two eunuchs. She was so scared that her face turned pale. Without saying anything else, she respectfully retreated to the side and accompanied Wei Qiufu to stand in the corridor.
Wei Qiufu would not go to rest as she was instructed by the Third Princess. Previously, she had expressed her deeply-rooted sisterhood and even went to see the Crown Prince for the sake of Wei Yuewu. If she really went to rest after the Crown Prince left, what would others think of her? They must think that her previous behavior was just to brush up her reputation.
Wei Qiufu did not want the good impression that she had built up in the Crown Prince’s heart with great difficulty to be ruined again.
Therefore, even if the Third Princess chased her away, she would not leave.
Inside the room, Wei Yuewu looked much better after drinking the tea that Jin Ling offered. The imperial doctor had also said that as long as Wei Yuewu woke up, she would be fine. Therefore, the Third Princess did not find it strange.
“Sixth Miss Wei, I heard that you came to find me because of Fourth Miss Wei?” The Third Princess looked Wei Yuewu up and down and asked gently.
“Actually… it’s not just because of Fourth Elder Sister!” Wei Yuewu explained softly with a hint of worry in her eyes. “My Father came before. He told me that His Majesty wanted to sanction a marriage for him, but he couldn’t make a decision at the moment…”
Wei Yuewu paused at this point as if she didn’t know what to say for a moment. She looked hesitant.
The Third Princess, on the other hand, was in high spirits. She clearly knew that her Mother liked her Ninth Aunt very much. Ninth Aunt had always respected Mother and put her as the priority. Ninth Aunt was not close to the Empress. If Ninth Aunt could marry Marquis Hua Yang…
Whether it was for herself or for her Fourth Elder Brother, it would be beneficial to them.
“Marquis Hua Yang doesn’t want Father Emperor to sanction the marriage? Could it be that he wants to reinstate his concubine as his official wife?” The Third Princess asked with a surprised look on her face, and she stealthily provoked, “If that Concubine is really selfless, why has she been indifferent to you for so many years?”
The things about the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang were well-known in the capital. Whether it was Marquise Hua Yang who was once the most magnificent woman in the country, or the “good-for-nothing” Sixth Miss Wei, or the loyal and dutiful Concubine Dong, they had always been the hot topics among the aristocratic families in the capital.
These people were too typical!
“Concubine Dong…” Wei Yuewu smiled bitterly and shook her head. There was a hint of sadness on her face as she said in a low voice, “She won’t let my father accept His Majesty’s bestowal marriage.”
These words stunned the Third Princess for a moment, but then she became furious and slapped the corner of the table hard. “She won’t let him?! What does she think she is to oppose the marriage? Are you telling me that a lowly concubine can control Marquis Hua Yang’s decision?”
“No! You misunderstood, Your Highness. My father is not restrained by Concubine Dong openly.” Wei Yuewu shook her head again.
“Not openly? Does it mean that she will secretly stop him? But I don’t think Marquis Hua Yang’s ears are soft. Why would he listen to his concubine?” The Third Princess rebuked angrily as she could interpret Wei Yuewu’s meaning.
“So… this is another reason why I want to see you, Your Highness. I was anxious and panicked, so I slipped on the stairs and fell. It has nothing to do with Fourth Elder Sister. I was just careless.”
Wei Yuewu explained on behalf of Wei Qiufu and pulled the conversation over.
“My father just left, so I went to the Palace gate to take a stroll, but I stumbled upon my maid, and she reported that Concubine Dong was going to burn my mother’s courtyard.”
The matter at the Palace gate was not a secret. If the Third Princess wanted to know, it should not be a difficult problem. Therefore, Wei Yuewu mentioned it to solidify the authenticity of the matter.
“Burn your mother’s courtyard?” The Third Princess was taken aback as she did not know about this matter. She couldn’t figure out the connection with the incident.
“My father once said to me that he had to think about the candidates of his potential bride carefully, and he couldn’t come to a conclusion. But now, if my mother’s courtyard was burned, I don’t think my father will be in the mood to think about his marriage. Even if His Majesty bestows a marriage, it will be postponed, or perhaps my father will feel that he doesn’t want to marry anyone.”
Wei Yuewu sighed. As she looked at the sky, tears welled up in her eyes as she thought of her biological mother.
Her remarks had a deeper meaning in them. Primarily speaking, burning Wei Yuewu’s biological mother’s courtyard would upset Wei Luowen and discourage him from thinking about the marriage. The meaning of these words was a little deeper. In other words, Wei Luowen would not accept His Majesty’s bestowed marriage.
And this was not what the Third Princess wanted to see.
Her mother had repeatedly told her about this, so she had always looked after Ninth Aunt. This time, Father Emperor had finally agreed with her suggestion.
Originally, she only had scruples about Wei Yuewu, but she did not expect that a concubine would suddenly appear and ruin her plan.
“Why don’t your father stop it? I heard that Marquis Hua Yang has always been affectionate toward Marquise Hua Yang. Isn’t it because he can’t forget Marquise Hua Yang that he hasn’t married for so many years?” The Third Princess mouthed in a deep voice.
“I heard that a geomancer was invited to the mansion, and he suggested to burn down my mother’s courtyard because he claimed that she was a jinx.” There was a hint of anger in Wei Yuewu’s dark eyes. She bit her lips and asked hoarsely, “Your Highness, can I ask for a favor, please? I want to return to the mansion and personally persuade my grandmother and father about this.”
“I-I can’t!” The Third Princess shook her head. “According to the rules of the palace, once young ladies of aristocratic families enter the Palace to join my prayer, they can leave only after the end of the prayers.”
“W-What should I do?” Wei Yuewu was so anxious that she wanted to sit up, but she stumbled downward and covered her forehead with her hand, moaning.
Jin Ling quickly supported her from the side.
“Did he say that your mother was a jinx?” The Third Princess’ eyes flashed, but she smiled as she thought of something.
“Yes! I don’t know where the geomancer came from. How can he humiliate my mother like this!” Wei Yuewu opened her eyes in pain and glowered hatefully.
“Sixth Miss Wei, rest and take good care of yourself. You don’t have to think about anything else. I will help you find a way. However, if Father Emperor sanctions the marriage in the future, when your father is uncertain about the candidate, I wonder if he will accept my Ninth Aunt, Tu Yuzhen.”
Originally, it was a side branch, but now it was the legitimate branch!
At this time, the Third Princess had figured out the matter and stood up with a smile.
“Do you have an idea?” Wei Yuewu was worked up, and she reassured firmly, “If you can save my mother’s courtyard, when the time comes, I’ll definitely persuade my father to accept Miss Tu Yuzhen!”
Wei Yuewu was now in the Palace, so her hands were tied to mingle with the matters outside the Palace. However, her mother’s courtyard was extremely important to her, and her mother’s reputation was well-known in the Palace. The Third Princess figured that if she lent a helping hand now, not only would it be beneficial for her, but it would also make Wei Yuewu feel grateful to her.
This would also be good for her in the future.
In the capital, other than Jing Wenyan who could compete with Wei Yuewu, no one else could compare to her. Moreover, Wei Yuewu was still young. In two years, when she grew up, she would definitely be more alluringly gorgeous.
With Wei Yuewu by her side, so what if Yan Huaijing had a childhood sweetheart by his side?
Therefore, she needed Wei Yuewu’s gratitude and her loyalty…
“Alright, it’s settled then!” The Third Princess promised with a smile. “Take good care of yourself.”
“I’m afraid that I won’t be able to meet Her Highness for the time being,” Wei Yuewu lamented softly.
“Don’t worry. It just so happens that I’m going to my mother’s palace, so I’ll tell her about your situation. Rest today. You can go tomorrow when you have time,” The Third Princess informed in an understanding manner.
“Thank you, Your Highness!” Wei Yuewu looked at the Third Princess with a face full of gratitude, which made the Third Princess very satisfied.
When the Third Princess left, Jin Ling saw her at the door. After that, Jin Ling hurriedly turned back and asked, “Miss, why is the Third Princess so nice to you?”
On the surface, the Third Princess looked gentle, but in fact, she had always been unkind to Wei Yuewu. Since the first time they met, she had secretly harbored malicious intentions toward Wei Yuewu. Whether it was when Yan Huaijing had presented the prisoners, or later on, in Plum Blossom Nunnery, the Third Princess had displayed a hypocritical attitude. After that, she had even forcefully intervened in the grudges between Fourth Young Lady and Sixth Young Lady.
Although the Fourth Young Lady had not gotten a good end at that time, the Sixth Young Lady did not get any favor from the Third Princess either.
“Yes, the Third Princess is indeed a little too nice to me!” Wei Yuewu’s gaze was slightly cold. Her long eyelashes fluttered twice, revealing a bit of profoundness. Although she had predicted that the Third Princess would make a move since the matter would be beneficial to her, the Third Princess’s attentiveness and amicable manner were beyond her imagination.
Thinking back to how the Third Princess had treated her so kindly before, Wei Yuewu squinted, her eyes darkened. Wei Yuewu did not think that the Third Princess was as selfless and gentle as she seemed on the surface. The kind of hypocritical faux-gentleness was even more deadly than the obvious hostility!
Could it be that the Third Princess had other plans for her?
This thought made Wei Yuewu a little uneasy, and she was secretly vigilant. It seemed that she had to be more careful of the Third Princess.
It seemed that her stay in the Palace this time would not be very calm and smooth-sailing.
“Let’s not talk about this for now. Tomorrow morning, go to the Palace gate and take a look. If you see my father, invite him over,” Wei Yuewu raised her long eyelashes and ordered.
“Tomorrow? But Lord Marquis may not necessarily enter the Palace tomorrow, right?” Jin Ling asked doubtfully.
“If he comes, invite him here!” Wei Yuewu’s dark eyes were like a bottomless pit.
The sound of a loud slap suddenly came from outside, breaking the tranquility in the room…
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