NCCnovel Chapter 771 Duanmu Jing's Decision!
Chapter 771 Duanmu Jing's Decision!
Mu Xin Nuan was even more confused after hearing this.
After the old woman explained it to her, she finally understood.
So even though Chu Rong denied it, Chu Moli was still not satisfied?
They somehow managed to find two beautiful maids and put them directly into Chu Rong's study.
Fortunately, Chu Rong hasn't been back much these days, otherwise, he probably would already have two beautiful concubines by now!
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow. "Is she out of her mind? This matter between the princess and the prince consort is none of her business. Or does she think our Jing'er is too kind and easy to manipulate?"
Duanmu Jing snorted coldly, clearly still harboring resentment.
"Alright, stop being angry. Didn't you say the Turkic envoy is arriving today? There's also a palace banquet tomorrow night, which you and your husband will both be attending. Don't ruin the harmony."
"The Prince Consort has been staying in the military camp lately. It is said that His Highness the Crown Prince has given an order that although the Turks suffered a great defeat, they still cannot be careless. Right now, the Prince Consort is training new recruits day and night."
"Isn't this a good thing? The prince consort knows how to improve himself, which will save you and the children a lot of trouble in the future."
Duanmu Jing lowered her head somewhat uncomfortably, and after a while she said, "Anuan, I understand now, I was really wrong."
"What do you mean?"
"I thought that my desire to get along well with the Chu family was because I cared about Chu Rong and I liked him. I didn't want him to be caught in the middle and put in a difficult position. But now I understand. Some people just can't stand being treated well. If you're really nice to them, they'll take it for granted!"
Mu Xin Nuan had a bad feeling. "Jing'er, what are you going to do?"
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. I'm married with children. What can I do?"
That's what she said, but Mu Xin Nuan was still a little uneasy. After leaving her place, she went to Madam Chu's place instead.
As luck would have it, Chu Moli was there too.
"Greetings to the Crown Princess."
"No courtesy, please sit down."
"Thank you, Crown Princess."
"Madam Chu, I hope my sudden arrival has been an intrusion."
"I wouldn't dare. It is an honor for the Chu family that the Crown Princess could come."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled and nodded, her gaze sweeping over Chu Mo Li. "Madam Chu, I am here today on the orders of the Empress Dowager. Yesterday, I was talking with the Empress Dowager and we mentioned Princess Jing. The Empress Dowager heard from someone that Princess Jing is not doing well in the Chu residence, so she sent me to check on her."
Madam Chu's heart tightened, but her smile became even more amiable. "How could that be? It was just a small misunderstanding before. Now that we've talked it out, everything's fine."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, looking at Madam Chu's expression, she didn't seem like a troublemaker. "That's for the best. Madam Chu must know that I've been extremely busy lately, and haven't been back to the Mu residence for quite some time. But there are some matters in the palace that I simply can't leave. Today I've finally managed to free myself, but I dare not stay too long."
"Yes, the Crown Princess is very filial. I heard that His Majesty's health has been fully restored after the Crown Princess's skillful treatment."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't respond to that question, but instead changed the subject, "How is Miss Chu's marriage going?"
Madam Chu was taken aback, not expecting that she would still notice this matter.
Chu Moli, however, lowered her head and said cautiously, "Your Highness, thank you for your concern. Because the late Crown Prince has just passed away, the wedding will probably have to wait until next year."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled and said, "Miss Chu is also very sensible. At this time, it is indeed not appropriate to hold a grand celebration."
These officials are naturally different from the royal family.
She could have chosen a concubine for Duanmu Chuze, but the officials and common people were rather superstitious about happy occasions.
Mu Xin Nuan offered a few words of advice, "Madam Chu, I just visited Princess Jing, and she didn't look well. I'm sure you know what kind of person Princess Jing is. Although she's been married for the past two years and her temper has softened a bit, her nature hasn't changed. It's best for unrelated people not to meddle in some matters."
Madam Chu clearly saw Mu Xin Nuan's eyes glance at Chu Mo Li, and immediately nodded in agreement.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. Princess Jing is stubborn, and once she gets angry, not even ten oxen could pull her back. Madam Chu, it would be best to deal with this matter as soon as possible."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand."
After seeing Mu Xinnuan off, Madam Chu naturally gave Chu Moli another stern lecture!
Chu Moli was unwilling, but coincidentally, the Turkic envoy had arrived today, so Chu Rong returned from the military camp.
Upon returning, a trip to the study was inevitable.
Unfortunately, Duanmu Jing was cunning and had already had someone watching the two girls. That very night, they were caught red-handed burning aphrodisiac incense in the study!
This caused quite a stir in the Chu family.
Chu Rong was naturally furious and immediately ordered his men to drag the two lowly maids out and give them twenty lashes.
These two maids were bought into the mansion by Chu Moli. Although they were arranged in the study through Madam Chu's help, anyone with eyes could see that this was all Lin Moli's doing.
Enraged, Duanmu Jing sent someone directly to Madam Chu and forcibly obtained their indentures. That very night, they were sold to a brothel.
This isn't just about getting rid of two little girls, is it?
This was done to show Chu Moli!
Do you really think that just because she's willing to give up her noble status to stay by Chu Rong's side, Duanmu Jing isn't a princess of Dayong?
Chu Rong had no interest in how they dealt with the two girls, because he was under the influence of the aphrodisiac and kept urging them to find the princess.
Seeing that he had held back for a quarter of an hour but had no intention of harming the maids coming and going, Duanmu Jing felt a little calmer and went into her bedroom.
The next morning, Chu Rong understood the whole story and simply told Duanmu Jing to handle it before heading off to the morning court session.
This time, Duanmu Jing was truly enraged. She had all the evidence and testimonies delivered to General Chu and his wife, and then, with her two children in tow, she stormed back to the princess's residence.
As a princess, she was supposed to live in the princess's residence, and there was naturally no problem with that.
Therefore, Duanmu Jing's sudden move back to the princess's residence did not cause much of a stir.
But Madam Chu was so anxious she couldn't bear it any longer!
Duanmu Jing returned to the princess's residence. From now on, if she, as the grandmother, wants to see the children, she will have to go to the princess's residence in person!