Chapter 55 - 55: Dissension

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Yu Yunxi grew suspicious when she saw Concubine Su’s reaction.

Concubine Su avoided Yu Yunxi’s gaze as she said, looking embarrassed, “It’s just an old illness that I’ve had for many years. I know my body very well. I’ll be fine after I rest.”

Yu Yunxi lowered her gaze, certain that something must have happened to Concubine Su. However, since the latter was unwilling to let her check her pulse or say anything, she would not force the latter. She said seriously, “Alright. If you have any questions, just send someone to look for me.”

“Alright.”

The two women did not have anything to talk about after that. Yu Yunxi told Concubine Su to rest well before she left.

As soon as they walked out, Qian Jiao said worriedly, “County Princess,

Concubine Su seems quite afraid when you wanted to check her pulse earlier. Is there something wrong with her body?”

Yu Yunxi thought about it for a moment before she said solemnly, “Qian Jiao, during this period of time, get someone to keep an eye on Concubine Su. If anything happens, report to me immediately.”

“Yes, County Princess.”

“As for those two young masters who are returning to the capital, investigate everything about them.”

“Yes, County Princess. I’ll get to it immediately.”

After giving a few more instructions to Qian Jiao, Yu Yunxi returned to her courtyard.

While Yu Yunxi was passing through the back garden to return to her courtyard, she unexpectedly saw Yu Wanjing, the Fifth Miss of the Yu family.

From afar, Yu Wanjing bowed to Yu Yunxi and said, “Wanjing greets the County Princess. ”

Yu Wanjing was probably the first person in the Yu family who took the initiative to address Yu Yunxi as ‘County Princess’.

Yu Yunxi’s eyes flashed with curiosity.

In the entire Yu family, the people Yu Yunxi could not understand most were

Yu Yongsheng; the Fourth Young Master of the Yu family, and Yu Wanjing; the Fifth Miss of the Yu family. The two of them were Concubine Zhao’s children. After Concubine Zhao fell into the water and died, they were raised by Old Madam Zhou.

Yu Wanjing was very calm and quiet. She did not compete for anything and took good care of Old Madam Zhou. This was probably the reason why Old Madam Zhou kept her around for so many years despite her prejudice toward the children of concubines.

“Fifth Sister, where are you going?” Yu Yunxi asked.

Yu Wanjing replied softly, “Grandmother is not feeling well so I’m going to decoct some medicine for her.”

“Fifth Sister is really thoughtful. Alright, you can go,” Yu Yunxi said.

Under Yu Yunxi’s gaze, Yu Wanjing led her maidservant to the kitchen. From the beginning to the end, Yu Wanjing was very calm and humble. There was no fault at all in her conduct.

“County Princess, is there something wrong with the Fifth Miss? I’ve investigated her. For so many years, she has never competed with anyone and is very docile. Even if Madam Chen mistreated her, she would not complain to old Madam Zhou. Apart from that, the servants in the residence all have a good impression of her,” Qian Jiao said.

To sum it up, the Fifth Miss of the Yu family should be a rare good person in the Yu family.

“Is that so?” Yu Yunxi whispered. No one could tell what she was thinking at this moment. “County Princess?”

“Let’s go back.”

In Madam Chen’s courtyard.

Madam Chen smacked the table and asked indignantly, “Madam Liu refused to see you?”

The maidservant was sweating profusely as she answered tentatively, “Y-yes. It’s not just Madam Liu, but it’s the same with Madam Jiang. Madam Jiang initially came out to see me, but as soon as I mentioned the gift, she quickly left.”

“Those b*tches! They were so polite when I gave them so many things. I’m only asking for a few things back, but their attitude changed completely!” Madam Chen cursed as she smashed the things on the table angrily.

The sounds of porcelain breaking rang in the air.

Sitting at the side, Old Madam Zhou, who had rushed over as soon as she woke up, looked extremely disgusted with Madam Chen’s behavior as she said, “What’s the use of getting angry now?”

Madam Chen’s expression was unsightly as she said mockingly, “Old Madam, based on your tone, it seems like you have a solution? Why don’t you deal with this mess then?”

“You…” Old Madam Zhou choked on her words, embarrassed.

At this moment, the maidservant exclaimed, “The Second Miss is back!”

Madam Chen turned around and saw Yu Wanrong, who was drenched and in a sorry state. She asked, distressed, “Wanrong, what happened? Who bullied you? Tell me, I won’t let the other party off!”

Yu Wanrong said in a gloomy tone, “Who else could it be but Yu Yunxi?”

Old Madam Zhou hit her cane on the ground and shouted, “That b*tch is too rebellious! She had just beaten Concubine Gao and Wenxin, and now she even dares to bully Wanrong! Hurry up and bring her here!”

“Old Madam, we can’t do anything to Yu Yunxi now,” Madam Chen said angrily, “We should hurry up and think of a way to make up for the dowry. Otherwise, the Emperor will blame us!”

“Didn’t Wanrong look for the Prince Regent? With the Prince Regent’s help, we’ll be able to resolve this matter,” Old Madam Zhou said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanrong looked as though she had eaten a fly as she said, “I can’t even see the Prince Regent now. I don’t know what that b*tch Yu Yunxi did to bribe the people around the Prince Regent, but they won’t even give me a chance to get close to him!”

“What?!”

Old Madam Zhou panicked upon hearing that.

Madam Chen also felt dizzy when she heard that her last hope was also gone.

She forced herself to calm down, not allowing herself to break down. She took a deep breath and said tiredly, “Wanrong, go and change your clothes first. I’ll think of a way to deal with this matter.”

Old Madam Zhou said sarcastically, “What can you think of? You’ve been thinking the entire day.”

Concubine Deng said worriedly, “How are we going to make up for the dowry? There was so much…”

“Even if we can’t, we must make up for it. Concubine Su has already asked her brother to investigate. Now that the Emperor is angry, it’s useless for anyone to plead for mercy. The only thing we can do for the Prime Minister is to avoid angering the Emperor,” Madam Chen scolded Concubine Deng.

Yu Wanrong chimed in, “Mother’s right. My maternal grandfather also reminded me today that the dowry has to be returned no matter what. Otherwise, our Yu family will become a laughingstock in the capital. At that time, there’ll be no possibility for Father to make a comeback!”

Old Madam Zhou panicked. “I… Is it really like this? Then we have to think of a way to make up for it as soon as possible.”

“Mother, Grandfather asked me to ask you why Father is so muddle-headed. It would be fine if he was only greedy for a little money, but why was he so greedy? He didn’t even discuss it with Grandfather. Because of him, the Yu family and the Chen family are going to be dragged to hell!” Yu Wanrong said, unable to conceal her resentment. She had fought so hard for the position of the Crown Princess, but all these people implicated her and dragged her down.

Madam Chen’s eyes shone with hate and spite when she heard this. However, she quickly regained her composure and said, “Your father naturally has his own reasons. There’s no need to ask so many questions.”

“That’s right. Your father has always been far-sighted. It’s just that Yu Yunxi, that b*tch, ruined his plans!” Old Madam Zhou said. She clearly did not understand anything but still felt the need to chime in.

‘Is that really the case?’ Yu Wanrong stared at Madam Chen intently for a long time. She felt that her mother was hiding something from her.

At this moment, Old Madam Zhou slapped the table and said, “Alright, let’s not talk about anything else. Let’s talk about the dowry. Chen Ru, don’t you have a lot of jewelry? If you bring them out, they’ll probably make up for a large portion of the dowry.”

Madam Chen laughed angrily. “Old Madam, when we took Concubine Xu’s dowry, it seemed like you took the most, right?”

“I… I didn’t say that I won’t contribute! I’m just asking you to bring your jewelry out first. If it’s not enough, then I’ll make up for it. Isn’t your Chen family quite rich? Let them help you as well,” Old Madam Zhou said righteously as though Madam Chen owed her.

Yu Wanrong no longer bothered to keep up pretenses at this moment. She said with a sneer, “Grandmother, just give up on that thought. The Chen family will not interfere in this matter of the Yu family. If you don’t think of a way, I’m afraid Father will only stay in prison for a longer time.”

Old Madam Zhou looked at Yu Wanrong in disbelief as she asked, “Wanrong, how dare you talk to your grandmother like that? You didn’t have such an attitude in the past!”