Chapter 246 - Abandoned. The Yu Family Falls (1/2)

Chapter 246 Abandoned. The Yu Family Falls

In the Princess Royal’s Manor, stood a beautiful red jade screen on a luxurious platform that separated the room into two. There was a large table near the window of the inner room. A yellow jade hindustan scalloped vase sat on the table with two red plum blossoms in it. There was a painting of a man listening to the stream hung on the wall. There were three sticks of incense in a jade incense pot with heron patterns on it beside the painting. Incense smoke wafted in the air.

On the other side was a fake daffodil plant with jade adornment. It looked very realistic and even the crystal-like petals shone brilliantly. It was obvious that it was a precious object.

There were two lamps hanging on the lamp holders by two sides. The lamps were inlaid with gold and diamond with floral patterns made by precious stones. There were also amber ta.s.sels hanging from the lamp holders.

Everything in the room was extremely expensive and belonged to the Princess Royal, whom Emperor Zongwen doted on. However, the Princess Royal who was seated in the room was unlike her usual gracious self. She pinched the jade beads in her hands and threw it on the table.

“How could the Fu General Manor find her a husband like that? They’re too terrible.” The Princess Royal said angrily.

“Your Highness, the Fu General Manor does not know about this either. Who would have thought that the man would marry such a vicious woman who would hurt Miss Luo?” said an old woman in her 50s in a wizened voice.

There was no one else in the room. It was evident that the Princess trusted the old woman.

“Princess, don’t say that. Everyone knows that the Old Madam likes Miss Luo. She must not have considered things carefully and it had to be a careless mistake. Didn’t you use to say that Mo Huawen was very elegant, n.o.ble and talented, and would make a good husband?” The Old Madam comforted her.

“But wet nurse, Luo Xia…” The Princess Royal wanted to continue but suddenly stopped. She stood up and said hatefully, “I won’t just let this rest. The Yu family has to pay the price since they dared to touch her. Consort Yu has just entered the palace and I fear she thinks she has managed to soar up the social ladder to become a phoenix.”

Then, she ignored the wet nurse who called for her from behind and left the inner chambers with an angry expression. She was about to think of a way to enter the palace and make things difficult for Consort Yu.

Inside the Palace, Consort Yu did not imagine that she had infuriated the gracious and elegant Princess Royal for no reason.

She was having a hard time as well.

First, the Emperor had sent an edict rebuking her. The eunuch who worked for Emperor Zongwen had treated her coldly when she received the edict. He did not even take her silver pin before leaving after he read out the edict!

That had never happened before. Consort Yu was a favored concubine right now and everyone in the palace who saw her greeted her politely. Even the lead eunuch by Emperor Zongwen’s side, Liu Xi, greeted her politely every time he saw her. When had she ever been treated so coldly?

The Empress sent an edict just as Consort Yu was trembling in anger. She had sent a pair of jade rulers as a sign that Consort Yu should be punished.

“Your Highness, Consort Yu, the Empress wants you to remember your place. The things that happen outside the palace has nothing to do with a consort. Officials will take charge of what happens in court. If you reach too far, your hands will be chopped off.” The lead palace maid who worked for the Empress smiled coldly and put down the jade rulers before leaving.

If one were to say that Emperor Zongwen had only displayed his displeasure slightly, then the Empress’ words were a direct slap to her face.

When everyone left, Consort Yu unclenched her tightly wound fist. When had she ever been shamed as much?

However, she knew that she did not have the power to fight.

In the days since she entered the palace, she had been doted on by the Emperor who favored her. That was why she contacted the Yu family. However, she did not expect the Yu family to be so useless and to get into such trouble, implicating her. The Empress had already reached out to give her a stern warning.

However, the two edicts had also reminded her that without the protection of Emperor Zongwen, she was nothing. What she had to do now, was to gain the forgiveness of the Emperor. She did not have any children and if she lost favor, there would be many other imperial consorts who will come to shame her. As for working with the officials outside, she had to wait for when she had children before she could do anything.

“Your Highness, the Yu family sent someone here. Do you want to meet the person?” A palace maid entered and helped her up, whispering in her ear.

“Tell the person that I am busy and do not have time for them. We are only distantly related and are not really family. They do not have to come if I do not call for them.” Said Consort Yu coldly. She had already found a good backing but did not expect that the backing was a trap.

Consort Yu who had finally come to her senses would cut them off immediately.

“Yes!” The palace maid did not dare to say anything else. She moved to the side hall where Mdm Chen had been waiting for long anxiously. When she saw the palace maid, she hurried up to her and asked, “What did Her Highness say?”

“Her Highness said that you do not need to come to the palace again. She cannot help with what’s happening with your family. Please leave!” The palace maid said coldly.

Mdm Chen was startled. She did not expect Consort Yu to completely ignore her. Consort Yu was trying to break things off completely with the Yu family. Mdm Chen felt extremely anxious and spoke carelessly, “Please, Miss, please report to Her Highness again and say that I have a way to deal with the Mo Manor.”

Deal with the Mo Manor? Why would the consort need to deal with the Mo Manor? The consort’s final goal is to bring Sir Mo into her camp. They were about to become enemies in this situation, why would she still need to deal with them? The lead palace maid looked at Mdm Chen with a disdainful expression.

“Madam, Her Highness will not care about what is going on between your manor and the Mo Manor. Please leave.” The palace maid did not wish to speak with Mdm Chen any longer. She waved her hand and ordered two eunuchs to come forth. She continued, “Mdm Chen, please return to your manor. Our Caiwei Palace is too small for the Yu Manor.”

“Yes.”