The fate of Madam Ji was sothing almost everyone present could foresee. Madam Lu warned herself in secret not to act so foolishly like her, as it would only harm herself, and there was no need to harm her children and her family.
"Did the Master say he went drinking with colleagues? Has he returned?" Madam Lu asked casually while sipping warm tea.
Jixiang looked hesitant. Seeing this, Madam Lu’s face darkened slightly. She put down the tea and asked coldly, "What? Is there sothing you don’t dare to tell ?"
"The Master had soone take Bai Shuilian out, and she hasn’t returned yet."
Madam Lu was taken aback and then sneered sarcastically, "Went to a moon-viewing gathering with colleagues, yet took along his concubine? Doesn’t he find it embarrassing?"
Jixiang dared not respond.
Mama Zhou then gave her a look, and Jixiang respectfully bowed and withdrew.
"Madam, do not get upset and harm your health, it’s not worth it."
Madam Lu gritted her teeth and said, "How could he beco so unfamiliar? Saying one thing in front of father-in-law and mother-in-law, about socializing with colleagues, yet turns around and takes the concubine out. Others would be spending the holiday as a family, enjoying the festival and bonding, but for our household..."
As she spoke, her eyes couldn’t help but redden, and her face was filled with deep bitterness.
The worst thing is comparison; once you compare, everything seems worthless.
Mama Zhou also felt uncomfortable, silently cursing Song Zhiqing foolish, just about to offer more comfort, but saw Madam Lu wiping her eyes.
In an instant, she had regained her cold deanor.
"Without the Lady’s consent, the concubine goes out without permission. When she returns, let her kneel at the gate of the Plum Garden and reflect properly."
Mama Zhou felt her heart jump, seeing her stern face, she couldn’t help but sigh secretly.
...
Bai Shuilian sneezed twice, discreetly touched her ear, and leaned into Song Zhiqing’s embrace.
Song Zhiqing hiccupped from the wine, touched her hair, and said, "Are you feeling cold?"
"I am cold, but it doesn’t matter. As long as you can earn the favor of Prince Xiao, it would be worth dying for. Consort Xiao said that the Prince often praises you." Bai Shuilian said softly.
Song Zhiqing said, "Good Lian’er, it’s thanks to you speaking well of in front of Consort Xiao."
Bai Shuilian sighed softly, "I’m just a woman without much to offer, but I can only say a few good words for you among the won. You are the father of my children, my husband. I always hope you will do well, and have a brilliant future."
Song Zhiqing was deeply moved, kissing her twice, saying, "Thank you for your hard work tonight in maneuvering in front of the Princess."
Tonight, he had brought Bai Shuilian to the lantern festival at Prince Xiao’s Mansion hosted by Consort Xiao, who treated Bai Shuilian like a dear sister, all because of the connection with Magistrate Luo.
Bai Shuilian said, "I’m afraid the Madam will be displeased when she finds out. I left the mansion without seeking her permission."
Song Zhiqing didn’t care, "With around, what are you afraid of? I was the one who had you picked up, it’s the sa as being open about it with ."
Bai Shuilian, however, wasn’t reassured.
Sure enough, upon returning to the mansion, Bai Shuilian was summoned to kneel at the Plum Garden.
Song Zhiqing frowned and said, "Go tell the Madam that I took her away, Bai was not leaving without permission, so there’s no need for kneeling."
Mama Zhou said flatly, "Responding to the Master, the Madam said, ’Rituals cannot be abolished’, she herself wouldn’t dare breach the mansion’s rules, but if Master wishes to reside elsewhere outside the mansion, he can choose to disregard them."
Song Zhiqing’s face turned dark.
"On such a grand festival, the elder Madam and the old Master should also take a rest. The Madam said if this disturbance grows too big, and reaches the ancestors, it won’t just be one concubine kneeling."
Song Zhiqing’s body stiffened, looking at Bai Shuilian, he said, "Maybe just kneel a little while?"
Bai Shuilian: "..."
I knew you were unreliable!
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