Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1717 - 1655: Enduring Injustice

Madam Wang would never believe that, given the status of Prince Wei’s Manor, this matter could be buried quietly. But the reality was starkly opposite—rumors were flying everywhere, and she absolutely couldn’t believe that Wufu hadn’t somehow played a part in stirring the pot.

From Wu Yining’s departure from the residence to her journey to the temple, to her ending up in bed with Crown Prince Song—it all seemed so seamless. She couldn’t believe everything happened so smoothly; surely someone was pulling strings behind the scenes.

"Prepare the carriage, I want to go to Prince Wei’s Manor!" Madam Wang said in a deep voice.

This cannot be left unresolved. She alone cannot contend with that wretched girl. Prince Wei’s Manor has also fallen victim to her scheming, so they must be informed.

Before Madam Wang could leave the house, someone from Prince Wei’s Manor arrived—the confidante of Princess Consort Wei, Nanny Lin. Behind her, a sturdy woman and a maid carried a food box.

Nanny Lin looked down at Madam Wang and said, "Our Princess Consort stated, Prince Wei’s Manor is a family of responsibility, fully capable of supporting a mistress. Miss Wu did serve our Princely Heir, and while she may not have achieved much, she did expend effort. Therefore, Prince Wei’s Manor will not skimp on providing for her needs."

Madam Wang’s temple throbbed with an ominous premonition.

"The Princess Consort and the Princely Heir have both agreed to let Miss Wu join us at the manor. You should prepare so that Miss Wu can move into Prince Wei’s Manor," Nanny Lin glanced at Madam Wang and added, "Before entering the manor, there’s one thing that must be done first. Please ask Miss Wu to step forward."

Madam Wang’s heart pounded chaotically; instinctively, she glanced towards the food box behind Nanny Lin, her lips moving but unable to utter a single word.

Nanny Lin showed even greater disdain at this sight. Truly a family of lower standing, such mud-dragging origins as the Wu Family’s—what kind of noble lady could they raise?

Wu Yining arrived with a pale face, hearing Nanny Lin’s words, her heart mixed with bitterness and joy. Joy that Crown Prince Song hadn’t broken his promise and was taking responsibility for her; bitterness that things hadn’t turned out as she’d imagined.

No imagined wedding, no dowry—just being carried in like a maid, what was the point?

At this moment, Wu Yining was unaware that while she was considered an esteemed lady in the Wu Family, should she enter Prince Wei’s Manor, as a mistress, she would be of even lower standing than the first-class maidservant and nanny beside the masters.

"The Princely Heir has yet to marry, and none of the concubines serving him may bear children. Miss, please drink this potion!" Nanny Lin finally revealed the true purpose.

The woman behind her placed the food box on the table and took out a bowl of black potion.

Wu Yining stared wide-eyed in shock, instinctively retreating a couple of steps, looking at Madam Wang.

Madam Wang, however, wore a dazed expression, her eyes vacant.

"If I’m already pregnant, won’t drinking it..." Wu Yining’s hand rested on her abdomen, reluctantly looking at Nanny Lin.

Nanny Lin replied, "Before a legitimate son and daughter are born, a Concubine’s Son or Daughter may not be born. Such are the manor’s rules. If Miss wishes to enter Prince Wei’s Manor, she must abide by the manor’s rules." As she spoke, she glanced at Wu Yining’s belly and continued, "Should you be pregnant and lose it, it only means it was an unlucky fate, not having been conceived in the womb of a legitimate descendent."

These words, like sharp, cold swords, pierced deeply into the hearts of Wu Yining and Madam Wang.

"Mother..." Wu Yining felt aggrieved.

Madam Wang closed her eyes, sitting on the couch. Her hands hidden within her sleeves trembled uncontrollably and squeezed tightly. Her tightly pressed lips showed her anger and frustration.