Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Chapter 491 Visit (4)
Chapter 491: Chapter 491 Visit (4)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Yang Wanning was about to stop her when Zhou Ying smiled and replied, “Sure, they are about the same age as Princess Mingyu. It will be great to talk together when we go over.”
At the mention of Princess Mingyu, Yang Wanyu remembered the humiliation she suffered at the palace banquet. She immediately shook her head and rejected the offer. “I’m not going. I’m going to practice dancing with the girls in the afternoon.”
“Alright, I guess we’ll gather again next time.” After Zhou Ying said goodbye to the three of them, she turned around and walked out with Yang Wanning.
“Grandma Yang, Uncle, and Aunty Cui, farewell.” Gu Chengrui gave everyone a salute, then turned around and walked out.
Seeing this, Mrs. Cui immediately sent a maid to send them out.
She looked at Yang Wanyu and asked, “What’s wrong with you? King An’s consort is the Empress Dowager’s cousin, and they have a good relationship. You’d better leave a good impression on her.
“A good word from her would allow you to gain a firm foothold in the First Prince’s household.”
“With Princess Mingyu around, it’s impossible for her to have a good impression of me.” Yang Wanyu pouted and then told her about how she was humiliated by Princess Mingyu in public at the palace banquet.
“Do you two have any brains?” Yang Shicheng stared at the mother and daughter with a face full of shame and anger.
Wouldn’t the capital know that he, Yang Shicheng, had become an ingrate?
“The young couple is not simple. We should be more careful in the future.” Madam Cui reminded them.
Yang Shicheng paused momentarily, and he quickly understood what she meant.
That’s right. The young couple assumed respectful attitudes toward them when they entered their residence today. He would have guessed there had been no previous conflict between them if he hadn’t known better.
Now, it seemed that it was just a matter of giving face.
Once their interests were touched, Yang Shicheng was sure the young couple would immediately retaliate.
Most importantly, Zhou Ying didn’t even reject Madam Cui’s proposal. Instead, she worded it in such a way that Yang Wanyu rejected the offer personally.
“They brought Wanning over. Could it be that they want to get in touch with Madam Consort An?”
“It’s possible. Madam Qiao saved the life of the Madam Consort An, and they would not let go of this link.”
“So what? We are not on the same line as King An.” Cui Shi huffed.
“What do you even know? Regardless of rank or seniority, as long as Madam Consort An says something, we have to give in.” Yang Shicheng angrily barked.
“Indeed, her authority cannot be underestimated. You must pay more attention. Just King Rui is already making us think twice before doing something; we must not let her get involved with King An’s Imperial Residence.” Madam Cui looked at Mrs. Cui after saying that.
Mrs. Cui nodded and left with Yang Wanyu.
On the other end, after getting into the carriage, Zhou Ying handed the tea leaves she had wrapped to Gu Chengrui and whispered, “Rui, take a look at what’s mixed in these Pu’er tea leaves.”
At the same time, she stared at Chun Xi’s every word and action, especially her eyes.
She knew Yang Wanning trusted this maid very much. If even she betrayed Yang Wanning, her future would be extraordinarily difficult.
The request took Gu Chengrui aback, but he still accepted the tea leaves. He unwrapped them and identified them intently.
Chun Xi covered her mouth in shock when she saw this, looking at the tea leaves in Gu Chengrui’s hand in horror.
Fortunately, she did not panic, which made Zhou Ying slightly relieved.
Yang Wanning immediately looked at Chun Xi and asked, “Chunxi, what’s wrong?”
Chun Xi did not hide anything and told her about Zhou Ying asking to buy and check their tea leaves.
Yang Wanning’s expression turned solemn after hearing that. Pu’er was the only tea she had drank recently. If it was anything bad…
She could not even imagine the following.
Yang Wanning looked at Gu Chengrui nervously, waiting for his results..