The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1223: Wen Family Gossip

Song Ci was a bit surprised to hear about this piece of gossip."Getting married as soon as she’s of age, isn’t that a bit hasty?"

Princess Anping sneered, "Of course it’s hasty. I heard it was Consort Fan who personally asked the Observatory to select an auspicious day."

As she spoke, she glanced at her confidante, who went to stand guard at the door of the warm pavilion.

Only then did Princess Anping lower her voice, "There’s a rush because they want to ensure an advantage for the spring power struggle. Gaining an ’esteemed ally’ also adds to their support, doesn’t it? You’ll see, once Miss Wen is married, she’ll live in splendor for a few months."

Song Ci was silent for a while, then asked, "Is the competition that fierce?"

Princess Anping sighed, "The Emperor is near the age of destiny, and as long as the Crown Prince is not established, the hearts of the courtiers will be unsettled. Everyone understands this reason, hence the rush."

Song Ci pressed his lips together and asked, "Does the Princess also support an early establishment?"

Princess Anping smiled faintly, "To be honest, in my heart, I certainly hope for the Emperor’s long life. As the Emperor’s sister, I’d more willingly choose my brother than my nephew."

She said the latter sentence very softly.

Yet Song Ci understood, for being the Emperor’s sister certainly held more favor than being the Emperor’s aunt. After all, there was a generational gap between aunt and nephew, incomparable to the closeness of siblings.

"However, establishing a Crown Prince also ensures that the Chu Family has successors, stabilizing the people’s minds. It is, after all, a good thing," said Princess Anping. "Enough about this, that’s the gist of the matter."

"By the looks of it, if Miss Wen is smart, she should quickly get pregnant during those favored months," Song Ci raised an eyebrow and said.

Princess Anping snorted again, "You’ve thought of this, and so have others. It’s heard that the Old Madam Wen invited the revered nun from White Cloud Temple to enter their household to pray for Miss Wen’s fertility."

Song Ci was shocked upon hearing this.

"Really?"

"How could I speak carelessly about such matters?"

Song Ci pointed to his head, "Is there something wrong with Old Madam Wen? The Wen Family claims to be a reputable family, yet they let such people into the young lady’s quarters, aren’t they mad?"

Women of ill repute entering a young lady’s quarters seldom bodes well. After all, their words can be deceitful, and young ladies, being inexperienced, can easily fall victim.

Yet the Wen Family chose to let a nun into their home, wasn’t this bringing disgrace into their quarters?

The Wen Family claims to be a prestigious clan, yet their actions are so absurd, it truly is eye-opening.

"If there weren’t issues, why would they do such foolish things? I heard they only brought her in while Madam Wen was out visiting, which angered her so much she fainted on the spot. If not for Consort Fan getting the date from the Observatory, she might have packed her things and taken her daughter back to Jiangnan."

Song Ci opened his mouth, and after a long while he said, "This Madam Wen, how unfortunate!"

She originally came to the capital to find a good match for her daughter, yet things spiraled out of control. Now, it seems that Old Madam Wen must be possessed to act so foolishly.

Princess Anping sighed, "She must regret it deeply, but what can be done about it now? No matter how smart she is, she can’t stop her daughter from acting foolishly with a confused mother-in-law."

Song Ci earnestly agreed, "I must talk to my daughters-in-law, so no matter how confused they are in the future, they won’t do such foolish things and ruin their own daughters. Even the best reputation can be destroyed in an instant."

Princess Anping laughed and said, "With you as such a good mother-in-law as an example, they won’t go too far astray."