The Cold-Blooded Prince's Seductive Consort
Dusk Smoke Pavilion
Madam Liu Ruoyan sat upright in the central hall, wearing a magnificent dress with dark green and silver trimmings, which set off her still fair and smooth skin. Her hair was adorned with jade and crimson pins, a true epitome of luxury.
Next to the madam was Shui Wu Yao, who had changed into a pale green gauze skirt embroidered with lotus flowers. The double spiral hairpins that held up her hair were very matching, and she looked like a small family's jade, making it impossible for people to move their eyes away at first glance.
In the house, there were also Second Lady Meng Qiuhua and Third Lady Zhao Hanyu, who wore the same brocade finery but couldn't compare to the radiance of First Lady and Shui Muyao.
"Hmph, you're finally speaking up? All I heard was the mistress's cold rebuke, her face even more furious. 'Aren't you usually so opinionated? How is it that not a single one of you can utter a word now?'"
The two madams were clearly afraid of the big madam, and with a look of trepidation, they lowered their heads for a long time. It wasn't until much later that the second madam slowly raised her head, carefully looking at the big madam, and said in a measured tone: "Sister, please don't be angry first. Sister also heard it that day, Master seemed to care about that woman's marriage, not even leaving room for discussion, let alone us being able to say a word. So, we can only take action against that woman."
"Hmph, that sounds good, why don't you tell the mistress how to do it?" The big madam's gaze was stern, scaring the second madam into lowering her head again. This action made the big madam even angrier, "Useless thing".
"Can't you see that the madam doesn't want any useless people around her? Moreover, if Yeo becomes the crown princess, won't you all benefit from it as well? But if that lowly woman were to become the crown princess, considering how you've treated her before, do you think she'll let you off?"
The first lady finished speaking, seeing the second and third ladies still lowering their heads, her heart tightened slightly, and her tone became somewhat gentler. She lightly sighed and said: "Ah, if Ruo Yao becomes the crown princess, you should also think about the benefits of this situation. Shan Er is 14 years old now, and Qin Er is also 13 years old. Even they haven't been promised in marriage yet. If Ruo Yao really becomes the crown princess, then Shan Er and Qin Er will be married off in the future. Naturally, I, as their mother, will help choose good husbands for them."
"That... that younger sister thanks elder sister first", the words of the madam had just fallen, when the second and third madams suddenly stood up, their faces filled with delight, made a curtsy to the madam, and said in unison.
The madam nodded in satisfaction, but a hint of disdain flashed across her eyes. "Sisters, please sit down, do we need to be so polite? The marriage of Shan'er and Qin'er has always been on my mind. When the time comes, I will definitely choose a good husband for them."
Shui Mu Shan is the eldest daughter of the second wife, and she also has a son named Shui Mu Bai, who is the only male heir of the Shui family. Shui Mu Qin, on the other hand, is the daughter of the third wife. The Shui household has always been managed by the first wife, whose words are like imperial decrees in the household - it's better to offend the master than to offend her.
Therefore, the Second Mistress and Third Mistress had no choice but to line up with the First Mistress.
"Sister, there are still more than three months until the wedding, can't you think of a way to deal with that cheap thing? At this time, the third madam also stopped lowering her head, her delicate melon-shaped face slightly flirtatious, elegant and charming, her slender waist like a water snake, not showing any signs of having given birth to a child, a pair of shiny black eyes always flashing with cleverness and calculation, the whole person looking like a seductress."
The second lady, though born with a delicate appearance, had a dignified and elegant demeanor in every frown and smile. She was vastly different from the third lady. With a faint smile, she continued to speak in response to the third lady's words: "Yes, sister, last night I saw that the woman's words seemed to disapprove of this marriage as well. If we can persuade her to call off the engagement, then naturally it would be for the best. If not, then sister can spend some money and give her some silver. If none of these methods work, then she will have to drink the bitter wine." After finishing speaking, the second lady revealed a hint of ruthlessness, which was completely at odds with her delicate appearance.
The madam heard the two people's words and gradually revealed a smile, and was very pleased to say: "Sisters' words have hit sister's heart, let's have dinner here today, coincidentally, the old master will also come back for lunch at noon."
"Thank you, sister. Then I won't be polite," the second and third madams chimed in unison again, their faces filled with even more joy.
The old master's time at home was already limited, and most of it was spent in the Musou Pavilion. Only the second lady, relying on her son's nobility, could get more of the old master's favor. As for having meals together, that was even less likely to happen. So, she was naturally very delighted.
Although Shui Yunheng was old in age, the things between the bed sheets were like a fish in water. The woman who was raised in the deep mansion couldn't bear the loneliness and naturally regarded him as heaven, hoping to receive more favors.
