bookrandom Chapter 111: Nothing was said about the Duke's Mansion, good or bad, not a single word
Chapter 111: Nothing was said about the Duke's Mansion, good or bad, not a single word
Mrs. Wang was very angry about Wan Zhou's secret request for marriage and divorce.
She was used to being obeyed by others, especially her daughters-in-law.
Although she never treated Wan Zhou as her daughter-in-law, she took it for granted that Wan Zhou should respect her and obey her like other daughters-in-law.
The Dingguo Mansion is the first aristocratic family, and Ji Nanzheng is the God of War General. She could not accept the fact that Wan Zhou unilaterally asked for a divorce.
That was equivalent to saying that Gu Wanzhou didn't want her son and didn't care about the Duke Dingguo's Mansion. Although she knew in her heart that even if Gu Wanzhou asked for a divorce, all the women in the capital would still line up to marry his son, she just couldn't let it go.
Moreover, is it easy to convince the emperor to order a divorce?
"You are not trustworthy. You went to ask for permission without the knowledge of the Duke's Mansion. Isn't that stabbing me in the back?" Mrs. Wang was made even more angry by Wan Zhou's nonchalant expression.
Ha, Wan Zhou sneered in his heart and asked, "Madam, are you worried that I will say bad things about the Duke's Mansion in front of the Emperor?"
"So, how did you convince the Emperor?"
This is what Mrs. Wang thought. Compared to the opinions of the outside world, she certainly cared more about the emperor.
"Madam, I didn't say anything good or bad about Duke Dingguo's Mansion. Not a single word."
Mrs. Wang: "..."
What does Gu Wanzhou mean? He didn't say a word. He just said that whether you are good or bad has nothing to do with me. I don't care at all.
Mrs. Wang didn't like this feeling and didn't believe it from the bottom of her heart. She glanced at Wan Zhou sharply, trying to find evidence that she was lying.
But I didn't find it.
Wan Zhou's bright eyes were neither dodging nor evading, and were as calm as autumn water, with a brightness that left no room for doubt.
Mrs. Wang didn't want to believe it. She didn't want to admit that Wan Zhou was such a noble person and didn't say a bad word about the Duke's Mansion.
But she still rationally chose to believe. After all, the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion is a big tree that attracts the wind, and many people are watching them. If Gu Wanzhou has a bad character and has a revengeful heart, and goes out to discredit the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, people's words are scary.
Mrs. Wang is the wife of the Duke, and she considers things very comprehensively and in the long term. She was angry before, not only because Wan Zhou acted on her own, but more because she was worried that Wan Zhou was unwilling to give in and wanted to discredit the Duke's Mansion.
Since Gu Wanzhou is a decent person, she shouldn't really make him angry.
So, she softened her expression, even putting on a faint smile, and said, "Wanzhou, it seems that I have wronged you. Last time, I said that you and I are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law after all. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me. I will not stand idly by. If you have any dissatisfaction with me or the Duke's Mansion, just say it. I am not an unreasonable person."
"Just like now, I am wrong and I am wrong, do you understand?"
understand?
Wan Zhou certainly understood.
It was just a reminder to her that she should not act on her own regarding matters related to the Duke's Mansion, but should consult with her, the Duke's wife. In the end, it was still her fault for taking the initiative to ask the Emperor for a divorce.
Wan Zhou is not an emotional person, and she doesn't want to create any super-confrontation with Mrs. Wang.
She replied, "Madam, you have already given me the divorce letter, and I think this is a one-sided matter. If you think it is inappropriate, then I am sorry. I just don't want to be said to be an abandoned woman who was kicked out of the Duke's Mansion. Please forgive me."
Mrs. Wang felt a little uncomfortable.
Wan Zhou's words were clearly an accusation, accusing her of being the Duke's wife, who only considered herself and not her.
But Wan Zhou had already said so much, so she couldn't blame him anymore, so she said, "Let's forget about the past. I believe you are a sensible person and you should know what to do in the future."
Wan Zhou: “…”
Believing that she has her limits and talking nonsense about her, doesn't that mean you don't believe her?
She thought for a moment, then took an objective attitude and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I'm not a gossipy person, and I don't have any complaints in my heart. Madam, you raised a man like the general, and I can't admire you enough. The general is even a superhero, and I can't respect him enough."
"As for personal feelings, for example, if you don't like me, it's not your problem, just like I don't like the Duke's Mansion, it's not my problem either, I just don't like it."
"I just hope everyone is well, that's all, ma'am, do you believe it?"
Mrs. Wang was silent.
I was stunned by Wan Zhou's words.
In her opinion, Wan Zhou did not receive any education under Jiang's wing, and had no social experience before. She was almost a woman with no knowledge or intelligence.
But what she said was frank, sincere, and profound.
Putting herself in Wanzhou's shoes, Mrs. Wang imagined that if she were in Wanzhou's situation, she would not be able to be so open-minded.
She felt that she was too petty and her cheeks turned red.
"I was wrong about you. I hope you don't blame me." Mrs. Wang took Wan Zhou's hand.
She can sacrifice anyone for her family, but in private, she admits her mistakes.
Even though Wan Zhou is the junior.
She felt that this way, no matter what she did, she would have no regrets.
Mrs. Wang suddenly pulled her hand, and Wanzhou couldn't move.
She said this just to make things clear to avoid suspicion, and she had no intention of trying to establish a relationship with Mrs. Wang.
Not to mention that they were in a hand-in-hand relationship, she couldn't accept it, and it was not easy for her to really resist other people's advances.
His expression was a little stiff.
Madam Wang pulled Wan Zhou to sit down and said earnestly, "Child, I hope you don't blame me. I am the wife of a duke, but only I know the hardship. Every day when I open my eyes, I don't think about what to eat or how to play. Every day when I open my eyes, I face all the big and small things in the duke's mansion, the management of the mansion, the maintenance of relationships outside the mansion, and I can't just focus on the present. I have to take one step and look three steps ahead. Do you understand?"
Wan Zhou knew that Mrs. Wang was not complaining when she said this, she was really suffering. But she said it at this time, just to remind Wan Zhou that it is not easy to be the mistress of the Duke's Mansion. It's not that I don't want you, but you really can't be it.
Wan Zhou smiled faintly: "Madam, I am not in the position to understand. I once read in a book that life is only a few short decades, I just want to look forward."
Wan Zhou cleverly blocked Mrs. Wang's thoughts. She just wanted to look forward. She had no attachment or resentment towards the Duke's Mansion and Ji Nanzheng.
Mrs. Wang: "..."
She felt frustrated for the first time with Wan Zhou last time, and now, she felt frustrated for the second time.
But she is a rational person. Through this conversation, her understanding of Wan Zhou has changed step by step, and she also adopts an objective attitude.
Gu Wanzhou's character, conversation and knowledge are all acceptable. Apart from his background, he does not seem to be worse than the other wives.
But to be the future mistress of her Duke's Mansion, it is far from enough.
Mrs. Wang has always been good at managing her own image. Since there is no conflict with Wanzhou, she is happy to give Wanzhou some face and personally send Wanzhou to the second gate. This is a treatment only for very important guests.
She gave Wanzhou respect, and Wanzhou, being a good person, would naturally reciprocate by speaking well of her in public.
What could bring more honor to the Duke's Mansion than the praise of a divorced daughter-in-law? !
However, the other daughters-in-law felt unhappy.
Especially the fifth child, Shi Xuanting, saw the back of Mrs. Wang sending Wanzhou out, and said in the courtyard: "A person who has been kicked out of the house, why should the mother-in-law give her face."