mtl008 Chapter 248 Who Laughs?
Chapter 248 Who Laughs?
Then Emperor Mingcheng pulled Consort Ji into his arms.
"My beloved concubine, you probably don't know this, but the heart-nourishing pills I've been using lately were produced by the Wu family's Jade Butterfly Garden."
The reason Consort Jing adopted Lady Wu as her goddaughter is probably because she felt Lady Wu had the potential to become a royal merchant and wanted to share my burdens…
Hearing these words, Consort Ji was not surprised.
After all, she already knew that the Yangxin Pill was made by Wu Weiwei.
"Is that so! Your Majesty, I really didn't know that the pills you took were made by her."
It seems that Lady Wu is truly capable, and Consort Jing is also very thoughtful..."
"Ah."
"Your Majesty, since Consort Jing is so concerned about state affairs, why didn't you agree to her request yesterday?"
At this point, Emperor Cheng of Ming paused.
"The reason I did not agree is precisely because of the identity of that Wu family member!"
She was Lu Dushi's concubine.
One has power, the other has money.
If they join forces, I'm afraid the court will fall under their control.
With just one sentence, Consort Ji understood the Emperor's meaning.
Consort Ji immediately cheered in her heart.
Before coming, she was worried that the emperor would agree to Consort Jing's request, but she didn't expect that the emperor knew exactly what was going on.
Based on her secret investigation of Consort Jing over the past few days, she discovered that this woman was not simple.
The emperor trusted her and naturally assumed that Consort Jing was acting in his best interest.
But she didn't think so.
In her view, there must be some connection between Consort Jing and Lu Hanting.
However, Consort Jing chose a roundabout route, first befriending Wu Weiwei and starting with her.
Consort Ji returned the Emperor's hand.
"Your Majesty, if you don't agree to my sister's request, I'm afraid she will be very disappointed."
The emperor lifted his concubine and placed her on his lap.
"No, Consort Jing has always been obedient; whatever I say goes."
She would never go against me!
Ah, it seems the emperor was deceived by Consort Jing's disguise.
But speaking of Wu Weiwei, could she start by getting information from her sister about that matter?
Hanxiang Hall.
Eunuch Wei conveyed the Emperor's message, which surprised Consort Jing.
"Eunuch Wei, is that really what the Emperor said?"
"To be honest, Your Highness, that's exactly what His Majesty instructed me to do."
"Alright, I understand! You may leave!"
Consort Jing had not yet recovered.
When I made this suggestion yesterday, the emperor only said he would consider it.
She assumed he was busy reviewing memorials and didn't think much of it at the time.
But who would have thought that he would actually reject his request today?
Having been in the palace for twenty years, she rarely made demands of the emperor, but this time, he actually refused her.
It has to be said that this greatly harmed Consort Jing.
Two days passed.
The emperor's edict did not reach the Marquis of Dingguo's residence.
Wu Weiwei probably guessed that the plan for Consort Jing to adopt her as her goddaughter was doomed.
Looking at her wrist, which was swollen like a steamed bun, she knew that if the bones weren't put back in place soon, it would affect her future repositioning.
She looked at the two worried people beside her.
"Lingfu, are the prince's men still guarding the gate?"
Tears were about to well up in Lingfu's eyes.
"Yes, no matter what methods I use or how much I beg, they won't let me out!"
Wu Weiwei's face darkened.
It seems that Lu Hanting has made up his mind to punish himself.
"You two, come here!"
Wu Weiwei was about to speak.
Then a cheerful sound rang out from outside.
"Sister, sister, I'm back..."
Upon hearing this voice, Wu Weiwei looked up in surprise.
"It's young master, the young master is back!"
Lingfu and Wanqiu said happily.
Now my aunt is saved.
Just as the two were enjoying themselves, they heard the guards at the gate shout, "The young master has ordered that no one may enter or leave except to deliver food."
"Who are you? What has my sister done? What right do you have to detain her...?"
Two guards stood at the entrance, refusing to budge.
"Young Master, this is the Prince's order; we are merely following orders!"
Wu Weiwei came out with her maid.
Then you see the younger brother, who exudes the air of a noble young master, confronting the guards like a little adult.
"Ranran, didn't you say you wouldn't be back until the beginning of next month?"
Why did you come back early?
"Sister, our academy teacher has taken leave, so I thought I'd come back to see you."
Why is the Crown Prince keeping you locked up in the courtyard, sister, and not letting you out?
Wu Heran's small face was filled with worry.
"You don't need to worry about your sister; she's only temporarily out of her freedom."
"Once the young master's anger subsides in a few days, he will release my sister!"
Wu Weiwei comforted him.
"Sister, don't lie to Ranran. I've never seen the prince treat you so badly before."
Tell Ranran, what can I do to help you?
Wu Heran was anxious.
Because of my young age, after I went to the academy, I had to work hard to keep up with my classmates' learning progress.
Even on his days off, he would stay at the academy to study.
She was afraid of falling behind the others, and also wanted to prove her sister wrong.
He had finally managed to catch his teacher taking leave today, so he thought he could come back and spend some time with his sister, but he never expected that his sister would encounter such a thing.
It seems that my sister suffered a lot during the time he was away from the Marquis's residence.
In her letters to him, Wu Weiwei always reported only good news and never bad news, and he always thought that his sister was doing well.
But when he suddenly returned today, he found that the reality was completely different from what he had imagined.
"Young master, your aunt has twisted her wrist. Could you please find a doctor to take a look at her?"
Before Wu Weiwei could speak, Lingfu, who was standing next to her, hurriedly said.
If Auntie's hand isn't straightened back soon, it might become dislocated.
The prince may not care, but the maids are heartbroken.
Upon hearing this, Wu Heran looked at Wu Weiwei's hand.
It was discovered that her right wrist did indeed look different from her other hand; upon closer inspection, it was twice the size and thickness of her left wrist.
He was shocked, and then heartbroken.
"Sister, why didn't you say so sooner? I would have gone to find a doctor for you right now..."
"Ranran!"
Seeing the little boy turn to run away, Wu Weiwei quickly called out to him.
"Ranran, wait a minute!"
"If you really want to find one for me, go to the General of Anxi's mansion and find your Sister Furong! I think she should know a good bone-setting doctor..."
Wu Heran looked at his sister.
He noticed that his sister's gaze towards him was somewhat different from usual.
He realized that this was probably not just about finding a doctor.
"Okay, sister, I'll go right now!"
Wu Heran ran out.
Qiu Xinyuan received the news.
"Hmph, does she think going to find Chen Furong will help her? Doesn't she know that Chen Furong is not favored by the young master?"
In the past, Wu Weiwei was the one who laughed at herself.
Hehe, this time she wants to see who laughs at whom.
He Yuyan covered herself with a veil.
"Let's go to Biyunting."
Wu Weiwei simply decided not to go back inside and lie down.
She asked Lingfu to bring out her recliner so she could sunbathe directly in the yard.
When He Yuyan arrived, she saw Wanqiu brewing tea in the courtyard, while Lingfu was turning the pages of a book for Wu Weiwei.
The person in question is comfortably reclining in a deck chair, enjoying reading.