Chapter 335 – Zhao Ruo’E’S Panic
Zhao Ruo’e didn’t expect that Wei Yuewu would suddenly guess what had happened to her. After being dazed for a moment, she calmed down, the expression on her face eased a bit, and she sat down on the chair beside Wei Yuewu.
“Sixth Miss Wei, what’s wrong with the brocade that day?” Zhao Ruo’e asked anxiously as soon as she sat down.
“Fourth Miss Zhao, relax. Can I know what exactly is going on?” Wei Yuewu smiled and mouthed calmly.
Perhaps it was because of Wei Yuewu’s calm voice that had a soothing effect, Zhao Ruo’e gradually calmed down and looked at Wei Yuewu gloomily before answering, “Sixth Miss Wei, Her Majesty sent someone to ask about the brocade. She said that I can’t use it as I please.”
“Why not?” Wei Yuewu asked.
“Is there something wrong with the brocade of that shop?” Zhao Ruo’e pinched the handkerchief in her hand agitatedly and asked. She could not forget the anger of the Empress when she saw her new clothes. The clothes that were made of excellent material were thrown into the fire and burned.
And at that time, she was there. She was helplessly brought along by the palace maid and watched her clothes burn. That kind of silent threat made Zhao Ruo’e fall to the ground, trembling in great fear.
Thinking about it now, she still felt a chill running down her spine.
Why was the always benevolent and generous Empress so angry? She did not even dare to think about it.
Moreover, this morning, the Empress scolded her in front of so many people. The meaning behind this was enough to make Zhao Ruo’e unable to sit still.
She chose the fabric of the dress with Wei Yuewu. If she wanted to pinpoint the problem, it must be the fabric. Therefore, after pondering the matter, she couldn’t get hold of herself.
If this matter was not handled well, she would really be ruined.
“Miss Zhao, to be honest, among the fabric that was sent to you, there was one that I brought to the shop. When I ran into you at that time, I felt that I should know some acquaintances in the Palace, so I put my fabric into the fabric from Brocade Clothing Shop that was sent to your room. I wonder if you’re talking about my fabric,” Wei Yuewu frowned slightly and inquired with a puzzled face.
Of course, she would not cause trouble for Brocade Clothing Shop. She had thought of the reason early on. Since the problem began with Concubine Dong, of course, she would push the blame onto her.
“There was one piece of fabric that belongs to you?” Zhao Ruo’e had suspected that the shop had plotted against her. Now that she heard Wei Yuewu say that the fabric was hers, she could not help but widen her eyes in shock.
That day, they bumped into each other coincidentally. It was impossible for Wei Yuewu to know beforehand that she would meet her, so she could not have plotted against her.
“Yes. Also, that brocade wasn’t even mine, to begin with. My father’s concubine, who came back from the border, bought a lot of souvenirs for me, and one of them was some beautiful brocade. That day, I went to Brocade Clothing Shop to make clothes. I wanted to make friends with you, so I gave the fabric I brought with me to you.”
With a magnanimous face, Wei Yuewu recounted the whole story without hiding anything.
“Your father’s concubine sent it to you?” Zhao Ruo’e clenched the handkerchief in her hand tightly and then released it. “Sixth Miss Wei, get someone to check if there is anything wrong with the fabric. When Her Majesty saw the clothes that I made using the fabric you gave me, she was enraged!”
“But why?” Wei Yuewu was shocked.
“I don’t know what’s going on either. I originally wanted to wear that dress on the last day. That day, I only wore it for a while, but an old palace maid saw it. Later on, it somehow reached Her Majesty’s ears, and she asked me to bring the clothes over… Then… and then she got angry… and burned the dress!”
That scene left Zhao Ruo’e horrified in her heart. Her fingers clenched the handkerchief tightly, and her lips trembled.
She had accompanied the Third Princess for a period of time. Every time she saw the Empress, the Empress always looked dignified and gentle. She had never thought that the Empress would have such a ruthless and stern look.
However, she did not think that Wei Yuewu had harmed her on purpose. It was impossible for Wei Yuewu to know that she would come out that day. If it weren’t Wei Yuewu who had plotted against her, it meant that someone had wanted to plot against Wei Yuewu, and she was a victim to the collateral damage.
Thinking of how she was inexplicably disgusted by the Empress, Zhao Ruo’e felt a stuffy feeling in her chest. Sure enough, no concubine was a good person. They would only hide in the dark and plot against the legitimate daughters.
The concubines in her mansion would do the same sneaky things!
“B-But Concubine Dong has been with my father for so many years…” Wei Yuewu’s face sank, but she seemed to be very hesitant.
“This is the most terrifying thing. She has been with Marquis Hua Yang for so many years and endured the hardships because you were not around her. Now that you are here, she can no longer bear it. You should go back and check it out. Her Majesty might even investigate this matter. If you can’t give her a satisfactory answer, you will be reprimanded.”
Zhao Ruo’e thought that Wei Yuewu was timid and advised.
Of course, Zhao Ruo’e would report this matter to the Empress. Previously, she did not know that this matter was related to Marquis Hua Yang’s concubine, so she could not explain anything. The Empress must have thought that she wanted to hide something, so she sent someone to scold her.
Someone had to take responsibility for this matter. In Zhao Ruo’e’s opinion, whether it was her or Wei Yuewu, they did not have to take responsibility, but Marquis Hua Yang’s concubine must be held accountable for this matter.
“Would the Empress ask about such a small thing?” Wei Yuewu raised her eyes and frowned slightly.
“Of course!” Zhao Ruo’e was very certain. Although it had already passed, the Empress’s indignant look still frightened Zhao Ruo’e till this day.
Anyway, she would not take the blame for this matter no matter what. After returning, she would go and tell the Third Princess that this matter had nothing to do with her. It was completely because of Marquis Hua Yang’s concubine.
Since she had found the reason for the matter, Zhao Ruo’e’s heart relaxed, and she wasn’t as panicked as before.
“Concubine Dong gave me that fabric. I have a few more of them here, and I’ve made a few dresses using that fabric. At first, I thought of wearing them on the last day of the ceremony like you, Miss Zhao,” Wei Yuewu asserted calmly and waved at Jin Ling.
Jin Ling understood and took out a few sets of dresses from the wardrobe on the side.
They were a few sets of dresses that looked simple and elegant with some gorgeous colors. They looked very beautiful. This kind of clothes seemed to be a little different from the design and material in the capital city. The bright red flowers were dyed on the corners of the skirt, making people feel that they were very colorful. With just one look, they were able to make people fall for the color.
“Miss Zhao, look, these are my own clothes.” Wei Yuewu stood up, walked over to take the dresses from Jin Ling, and handed them to Zhao Ruo’e.
Zhao Ruo’e retreated a few steps, but did not take them.
“I-It’s this color…”
Although the color of the clothes was slightly different, Zhao Ruo’e had paid special attention to this kind of flower because of its beauty. She recognized the unique flower, and her face immediately changed in shock.
The suspicion in her heart for Wei Yuewu was completely eliminated.
“Don’t wear it! Her Majesty will be enraged upon seeing you wear it,” she warned Wei Yuewu. “This flower looks so unique. Maybe it is a taboo for Her Majesty.”
“Her Majesty dislikes these patterns and materials?” Wei Yuewu was confused. Seeing that Zhao Ruo’e did not take her dresses, she put them on the writing desk.
“I don’t know, but you’d better be careful. Her Majesty will definitely ask about this matter. You just have to report it truthfully. Don’t be silly and annoy her!” Zhao Ruo’e instructed.
Now that Zhao Ruo’e had figured out the whole story, she did not want to sit any longer. She stood up and said, “Sixth Miss Wei, I will go back first. Remember to tell the truth!”
Zhao Ruo’e was certain that she would be able to get herself out of the problem if Wei Yuewu told the truth.
“Okay, but…” Wei Yuewu seemed to be still hesitating. “Concubine Dong has been with my father for so many years and gave birth to Third Elder Sister. I’m afraid my father won’t be willing to see her…”
“So what? She is just a vicious concubine. Would your father give up his biological daughter for a concubine? However, it is hard to say. You have been left in your maternal grandparents’ mansion for so many years, and your father did not even care. He even allow others to tarnish your reputation.”
Zhao Ruo’e grunted disdainfully.
At this time, she also remembered the situation of Wei Yuewu. She thought for a moment and asked, “When will Marquis Hua Yang come into the Palace?”
“I don’t know!” Wei Yuewu shook her head, indicating that she had no idea. This was really hard to say.
“Your father is an important official of the court. In the future, he will definitely enter the Palace from time to time. If he enters the Palace in the next few days, let someone inform me. I will tell Marquis Hua Yang about this matter so that you won’t be in a difficult position,” Zhao Ruo’e thought for a moment and said.
Zhao Ruo’e thought that Wei Yuewu was hesitating because she was worried that Marquis Hua Yang would not believe her. If that was the case, she would tell him herself. After all, she somehow got involved in this matter. If she allowed Concubine Dong to frame Wei Yuewu, it would be equivalent to implicating her.
Zhao Ruo’e felt that she had suffered a disaster for no reason. Of course, she would not let it go just like that.
“Uh, alright. It seems that I will have to make things difficult for you then.” Wei Yuewu nodded, her eyes turning cold secretly. Concubine Dong was really putting her in danger step by step, trying to kill her with every step.
“It’s a deal then!” Because Zhao Ruo’e wanted to pass a message through the Third Princess to prove her innocence to the Empress, she no longer wanted to stay here with Wei Yuewu. After hurriedly saying goodbye, she turned and left.
Wei Yuewu sent her to the door of the room. Watching Zhao Ruo’e leave, Wei Yuewu blinked slowly, and the smile on her face slowly faded away.
“Miss, Concubine Dong really doesn’t have good intentions!” Jin Ling hissed angrily from behind.
Wei Yuewu smiled coldly. “Concubine Dong is making her move on my mother’s position. I’m my mother’s only daughter, so…”
Her hands were tightly clenched in her sleeves. The more Concubine Dong wanted to harm her, the more she showed her guilty conscience. She did not expect that her kind and gentle mother would die in the hands of Concubine Dong and others in the end. She would avenge her no matter what.
“Sixth Younger Sister, why is Miss Zhao here?” A sweet voice came from the side, with some gentleness and concern.
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