The filth within the Imperial Harem, those present may not know all, but they know seven to eight parts, people like those gossiping won entering the inner chambers, brings much filth, let alone if it were the ladies’ quarters, should it spread, the first thought is whether the maiden has lost her virtue.
How could the Wen Family, a renowned clan, not be aware of such, yet they made such a blunder, could it be they think their reputation is too pristine?
Originally, for Wen Zishan to beco Prince Zhou’s Concubine in such a manner was already criticized, and now the Wen Family acts this way, if it spreads, can the daughters of the Wen Family continue to live their lives?
"That Madam Wen must be the enemy of the Wen Family, lying in wait to strike now and destroy them in one move." Jiang Shi said solemnly.
Everyone: "..."
Song Ci snapped at her, "If you’re free, don’t always read those absurd stories, if you corrupt Yuanyuan, I won’t forgive you."
Jiang Shi grinned sheepishly, "I’m just saying, isn’t it shocking, that’s their own grandmother after all."
"As people age, their ears are more prone to listen to others, making them more prone to foolish actions. That Madam Wen, had she not been bewitched, how could she act like this? Truthfully, she was just anxious." Song Ci saw that Dange’er was tired from playing, nodded sleepy, so she scooped him up to lie beside her, covering him with a small blanket and gently patting his small body.
Dange’er snuggled against her, turned to the side, and quickly closed his eyes, sleeping soundly.
The few watching smiled, Jiang Shi said, "Mother has taught Dange’er to be so well-behaved."
Song Ci lovingly smiled, "Still young." She continued the previous topic, "Prince Zhou already has an heir, to move him, unless the Li Family declines. With an heir in place, for the Wen Family to secure a position, they must seize Prince Zhou’s favor and quickly have the Wen give birth. This way, they will gain so return on their investnt in Prince Zhou, if they manage to push him..."
Song Ci left it there, but everyone knew it referred to the Crown Prince’s position.
Once Prince Zhou ascends the throne, with a child from Wen Zishan, only then can the Wen Family continue to compete, otherwise why compete, without a child, even installing Prince Zhou on the throne, what benefits do they gain? Making wedding clothes for others, a wasted effort!
A child is the most crucial connection, Madam Wen likely thought of this, hence her foolish move.
"Isn’t Miss Wen not yet of marrying age, why such urgency?"
Song Ci chuckled wryly, "Whether it’s urgent or not, you’ve seen, this is making a comprehensive plan, seeking benefits for the family, their starting point isn’t wrong, the mistake lies in using wrong thods. For a maiden, using decoctions to adjust her health isn’t unreasonable, but inviting monks and nuns for spiritual peace is simply ludicrous, if it spreads, it only makes people laugh, no matter how good the reputation, it’s all ruined."
Indeed, that is so.
"I’m sharing this gossip with you all to serve as a cautionary tale, in the future, no matter what happens, never let these people into the inner chambers. If you wish to pray for blessings, go to the temple and offer incense properly, but never invite any kind of gossiping won or nuns. Building a good reputation requires years of painstaking effort, but to destroy it, one mistake suffices."
Song Ci sighed, "In truth, to accumulate virtue and rit, one must do more good deeds daily, maintain a kind heart, for what you do, Heaven will naturally repay, facing crises and turning misfortune to fortune, all things smooth." Not relying on a nun’s talisman water or spiritual exorcisms.
Everyone stood up: "The daughter-in-law heeds mother’s teachings."
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