Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Deeply Worried (1/2)
Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Deeply Worried
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Madam Fang Chen had been holding back her breath for so long, and now that she had finally found an opportunity, she naturally urged Mrs. Sun incessantly to deal with Su Wenyue. Thinking about Su Wenyue’s misfortune brought a wave of pleasure to Madam Fang Chen’s heart.
“Sister, rest assured, I will definitely take this breath out for you. It’s not just for you, but also for myself. After all, being a merchant’s daughter, she has limited experience—thinking that threatening me a few times would make her untouchable. I’ll let her understand soon enough what the rules are in officialdom. If she doesn’t follow the rules, she’s bound to be out of luck,” Mrs. Wang Sun said with a hint of pride and arrogance on her face, backed by the confidence her mother’s family had given her.
“Sister speaks truth. That Mrs. Su, a mere merchant’s daughter, and Lord Han, who also comes from a farmer’s background, both haven’t been properly educated. They should be taught the rules so that they don’t think they can look down on everyone just because they’ve climbed up the ladder through flattery,” Mrs. Sun remarked.
Having received Mrs. Wang Sun’s explicit approval, Madam Fang Chen left in high spirits, feeling more at ease. She had been thinking that this grievance would remain unresolved, not expecting that Su Wenyue, that vile woman, would seek her own doom and clash with Mrs. Sun. She knew Mrs. Sun’s domineering character well; a person like her would never suffer a loss at Su Wenyue’s hands. Now, there would be a good show to watch.
No sooner had Madam Fang Chen left than Mrs. Wang Sun called over her trusted old woman servant, “Granny, you go to the provincial capital for me. Tell my mother… Actually, I’ll go there myself.”
As she spoke, Mrs. Wang Sun changed her mind. Firstly, she worried that the old woman might not explain things clearly, and secondly, she needed her father’s help with her husband’s affairs. This time, Han Yu had occupied the promotion spot, and they had to find a way to elevate her husband. After all, it wasn’t appropriate for him to remain in an eighth-rank position forever.
When Lord Wang heard that Mrs. Sun planned to go to the provincial capital, it was almost certain that it was about his affair. He hadn’t gone to Mrs. Sun’s chamber these last few days for nothing; at least his efforts had some effect. He hoped that Mrs. Sun wouldn’t be useless this time and would handle things well for him.
Mrs. Zhou Wang lived in the same area as Mrs. Wang Sun. When she learned that Mrs. Wang Sun was going to the provincial capital, she discussed it with Lord Zhou.
“Husband, Mrs. Sun is heading to the provincial capital, probably because of Lord Han’s recent promotion. The other day at the banquet, she and Madam Han had an unpleasant clash. I’m afraid this trip might be detrimental to Lord Han. Do you think we should inform Lord Han? After all, he is now your immediate superior, and if he appreciates your goodwill, he might be able to look out for you in the future.”
Mrs. Zhou Wang wasn’t a woman who would stay put. She was ambitious and, with the news of Mrs. Sun’s trip to the provincial capital, she was not content to just let it be; she had to spin it to her family’s advantage. Moreover, she couldn’t stand to see Su Wenyue living so comfortably and wanted to give her something to worry about. Although Mrs. Zhou Wang appeared to flatter on the surface, she still held a grudge over past events. She thought that if Su Wenyue’s pregnancy was stressed too much, it could affect the child in her womb, and then she’d see how smug Su Wenyue could be.
“If we go to inform Lord Han, Mr. Sun and Lord Wang might not take it well if they find out,” Lord Zhou said, lacking the decisiveness of his wife.
“They won’t know. You don’t need to tell Lord Han directly. I’ll pass the message to Madam Han, who can then inform Lord Han. Even if Madam Wang finds out, she’ll think it slipped out inadvertently when I was speaking. It’s not a big enough issue to blame us over. Plus, this will curry favor with Lord Han. There’s nothing to hesitate about with such a no-risk, all-benefit situation.”
“Alright, then, this matter is in your hands, Wife,” Lord Zhou still decided to go by Mrs. Zhou’s wishes.