nucmednet Chapter 760: Bai Wanwan is just a little more thoughtful than others
Chapter 760: Bai Wanwan is just a little more thoughtful than others
The relationship between the prince consort and the eldest princess was good at the beginning, but it was unknown when a rift began between them.
The eldest princess took a deep breath and said, "That's entirely up to Mother. As for whether Tao'er is willing or not, that's not something I can decide. You know his temper."
The Queen Mother snorted coldly and said, "Just indulge him! If I can come up with a solution, will you just ignore Tao'er?"
The eldest princess lowered her eyes and said, "As long as Tao'er is willing, I can do anything."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother changed the subject and looked at the attendants in the hall: "Has the youngest daughter of the Duke's Mansion arrived?"
"Replying to the Queen Mother, someone is waiting outside the door."
The Queen Mother waved her hand and said with a smile, "Let her come in. I'll show you someone. You'll be shocked when you see her."
Although the eldest princess had some doubts in her heart, she just nodded calmly and said nothing more.
Soon, the palace door was gently pushed open, and a girl in a simple dress walked in slowly.
The eldest princess looked up, her pupils suddenly shrank, and her whole body froze in place. The girl's eyebrows, features, and appearance were exactly the same as Bai Wanwan's.
Seeing this, the Queen Mother couldn't help laughing:
"You were surprised too, weren't you? When I first met you, I didn't expect there would be someone so similar.
If I hadn't known it beforehand, I would never have believed that they were not the same person.
I went to the temple yesterday and happened to run into this little girl. At first I thought Bai Wanwan had returned!"
The eldest princess looked at her and said, "Are you really not Bai Wanwan? How could there be someone so similar? It's unbelievable."
The girl knelt and performed a standard greeting. Her voice was a little steadier than when they first met, but still a little respectful:
"I, Shen Wei, greet the Queen Mother and the Princess.
My mother said that she was old and could no longer handle the household affairs, so she called me back from the old house to learn how to take care of the household affairs.
"This commoner has just entered the palace and may have lost her composure for a moment. If I have offended you, I hope the Queen Mother will forgive me."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother reached out and took her hand, gently patting the back of her hand with her fingertips, a gentle smile in her eyes:
"Look at this kid, he knows how to behave.
You've lived with your grandmother in the Duke's Mansion since you were a child, right?"
Shen Wei nodded quickly:
"Yes, I have been with my grandmother since I was a child, serving her personally.
Everyday arts like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as matters like the management of the household accounts and farms, were all taught by my grandmother herself.”
The Queen Mother smiled even more brightly after hearing this. She turned to the Princess and said with a smile:
"I was saying this child looked different! The old lady in the Duke's Mansion was a well-known virtuous person in the capital back then. She was such a good housekeeper that even the late queen praised her.
How could the character and ability of the granddaughter she personally taught be bad? Seeing her today, she is indeed a good child. "
Although Shen Wei was young, she was not at all timid in her behavior. She lifted the hem of her skirt embroidered with lotus flowers and kowtowed steadily: "Thank you, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, for your praise and appreciation. I will remember this in my heart."
The Queen Mother was delighted to hear this. She reached out and gently touched the top of her head. Her fingertips touched the soft top of her head, and her tone was full of satisfaction:
"Look at this child, how polite he is.
In my opinion, it would be better to let Wei'er settle down with our Tao'er, what do you think?"
The princess shook her head, her tone somewhat deliberate:
"Mother, I really can't make the decision on this matter.
How about we wait a little longer until Tao'er comes home, and then ask him what he thinks, and then we can decide?"
The Queen Mother snorted softly, with a hint of disapproval on her brows.
"How old is Tao'er? What can a young boy understand about marriage?
Besides, look at Wei'er, she is so pretty, exactly like Bai Wanwan.
Taoer liked Wanwan so much before, so he will naturally like Weier after seeing her."
The eldest princess looked at Shen Wei and frowned. She always felt that this girl was weird.
After the eldest princess and Shen Wei left, the smile on the queen mother's face instantly faded, and her tone was full of disgust:
"That Bai Wanwan is such a seductive little devil! If it weren't for her, would our Tao'er have run off over there and never come back?
Now I can't even catch him, what if I can't see him for three to five years and it delays my marriage?
She paused and looked at the eldest princess:
"In my opinion, it would be better to send Wei'er there directly.
What do you think about letting the two children interact more and develop a relationship? "
The eldest princess looked at the queen mother's expression that did not allow any objection, and finally just sighed softly and nodded helplessly: "It's all up to the queen mother to arrange."
After the eldest princess disappeared outside the palace gate, the Queen Mother suddenly placed the teacup in her hand on the table and said in a deep voice, "What a woman's kindness! She can't even control a child, and yet she has a crush on someone like Bai Wanwan!"
"What is Bai Wanwan's status? What kind of background does her family have to be worthy of entering our house?
It's simply unbearable!" The Queen Mother grew increasingly angry as she spoke, her chest rising and falling slightly.
Seeing this, the nanny standing by hurriedly stepped forward, poured a cup of warm tea and handed it over, gently advising:
"Queen Dowager, please calm down. The prince is still young and was just confused for a moment.
With you by my side, I will surely understand your painstaking efforts in the future."
The Queen Mother took the teacup and took a sip. Her expression relaxed slightly, then her eyes became stern and she instructed the nanny:
“Pick a few maids who understand the rules and can do things, and have them follow Wei’er.
Teach her some good manners and how to please Taoer."
"Send her to Tao'er in a few days. Remember, you must find a way to tie them together and stop Tao'er from thinking about Bai Wanwan!"
The old nanny nodded. The Queen Mother didn't like Bai Wanwan and always felt that this girl was too smart.
Soon Shen Wei was sent to Qingshui County, followed closely by eight maids. They were all smart people carefully selected by the empress dowager, who kept an eye on all directions and kept their mouths shut.
As the boat rocked slightly, a maid whispered in a low voice:
"Bai Wanwan is just a little more thoughtful than others.
Even though she was given the title of Grand Princess, she is not really a powerful figure."
Another maid immediately responded, "That's true, but she and Master Shen grew up together, so their friendship is different."
As soon as the voice fell, someone else comforted him softly:
"Young lady, you have the Queen Mother as your backer, so why should you be afraid of these things?
The final destination of Prince Shen is naturally to be a match for you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wei gently closed the fan in his hand, and a calm smile appeared on the corner of his lips:
"How could I bother with a girl from a humble family?
I know the Queen Mother's intentions very well. From now on, I just need to win over Master Shen's heart."
You should know that Shen Wei is the empress dowager's distant niece from her mother's side. The empress dowager has been thinking about her since she was a child, and her entry into the palace this time was also the empress dowager's intention to bring them together.
In terms of status and backing, she is more confident than Bai Wanwan, and she speaks and acts with natural certainty.