Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Chapter 449: Thoughtful and Considerate

Jia's mother was naturally very unhappy about Wang Xifeng's refusal to see her, but as a relative who had been estranged for several years, she had no right to express her displeasure, so she just kept a gloomy face and said nothing.

But Xing didn't think of this. She just felt that she had suffered a great humiliation today. She looked at Wang with a sneer and asked:

"Second Madam, didn't you pat your chest and promise that your good niece would definitely meet us and would definitely be able to get the master and Zhen'er out?

"What's going on in this situation now, huh?!

"Not only did he not see us, he didn't even say a word to us and even scolded us!

"I'm just an outsider, that's fine; you're my aunt, that's fine; but why are you even scolding the old lady?!"

Wang was already full of anger. Hearing this, she sneered and raised her triangular eyelids to look at Xing coldly:

“Madam, the imperial concubine is from my Wang family, not your Xing family.

"She has a lot of work to do, and there is a concubine above her, so she can't just go past her elders to see people, that's for sure.

"Besides, those words were neither said by her in person nor spread by the maidservant of my Wang family. They were spoken by the palace servants.

"How do you know that this isn't just something the palace maid said?"

Xing hesitated for a moment, thinking that maybe this was really possible, but just as she was about to open her mouth, Wang blocked her again:

"Besides, the Second Master reminded us before he left that the First Master and Zhen Ge'er should not be easily involved in the affairs outside, and that we must find a way to sound out the matter with my eldest brother.

“So for the funeral in the Nan Mansion, I went to pay my respects according to the rules, and then went with everyone else to pay my respects to the Concubine Dowager before returning home.

"Why does the master keep going back and forth, and he also takes Zhen'er and Lian'er with him?!

"Why didn't you stop me earlier? Do you have the right to lose your temper with me now? I don't even blame you for getting us into trouble!"

The more you talk, the more nonsense it becomes.

Grandmother Jia frowned tightly, knowing that if she didn't interrupt, the two of them might start arguing about something.

He immediately shouted, "Alright! Even if you two want to fight or stab each other, go home first!

"We are outside, and you are not afraid of others hearing you. Aren't you ashamed?!"

The two men had no choice but to suppress their anger and apologize.

But Xing was so anxious that she couldn't help but take another half step forward: "But old lady, the master's side..."

"I know what he's worried about!" Grandmother Jia raised her hand impatiently to drive her out, "There will always be a chance to see the imperial concubine!

"I'm exhausted after a long day. I need to take a break. You two should go back first!"

The two had no choice but to retreat.

After they left the house, they ignored each other and went back to their own places.

Only then did Grandmother Jia breathe a sigh of relief. She changed into her everyday clothes with the help of Yuanyang, leaned on the couch, and let her massage her legs.

Yuanyang saw that Jia's mother gradually calmed down, but her brows were still furrowed and she refused to close her eyes to rest, so she gently advised:

"Don't worry, old lady. Things will work out when the time comes. Our families are all connected, and the Royal Concubine Wang will not watch us get involved."

Grandmother Jia sighed softly, shook her head, and whispered, "It won't be that simple.

"When Zhen'er came to report the news, she only mentioned the master and him, but did not mention Lian'er.

“This shows that it’s not about visiting Concubine Zhen multiple times, but there is something else!

"Do you still remember? The night Concubine Zhen left the capital, the master was out and didn't come back until the next morning..."

Yuanyang's hand holding the Beauty Fist trembled suddenly, and his face changed: "You mean..."

"I mean, they are hiding something from me." Grandmother Jia sighed, "If they are hiding it from me, they will certainly not tell the first and second wives.

"So, Zhen'er is just desperately begging the Imperial Concubine to summon her, isn't this just an attempt to cover up something?

"If it's such a small matter, the imperial concubine wouldn't need to see us and could just wave her hand to settle it.

"But if there is something serious going on, it may not be something that the Imperial Concubine can handle. Why would she put herself in such an embarrassing situation?"

Yuanyang's voice was also trembling: "You mean, as long as the imperial concubine refuses to meet, I think this matter will not be small?"

Grandmother Jia nodded slowly, her face full of worry.

Yuanyang had no intention of persuading her anymore. She lowered her head and just massaged Lady Jia's legs unconsciously.

Palace.

After dinner, Wang Xifeng went to see Concubine Xu and asked her to rest early: "Although the imperial physician said that you are in good health and there is nothing wrong.

"But it's still very exhausting after all."

Concubine Xu nodded with a smile: "You are right. I will rest now.

"Don't take advantage of your youth to suffer. Go to bed early."

Wang Xifeng nodded.

After a round of socializing, we said goodbye.

But Concubine Xu stopped her with a smile and asked softly, "I heard that your aunt brought her mother-in-law to see you? Didn't you see her?"

Wang Xifeng was stunned: "Whose ears are so fast? "

"Don't blame them for telling me. Originally, we should have been selective in the ladies who wanted to see us, and give the clan members a decent treat, and politely decline the others.

"The Jia family is so tactless to come to your door at this time. I don't think it's just a normal greeting. You must have your reasons for not meeting them.

"But the one who came is your own aunt after all, if you turn her away, people will gossip about you.

"How about this, when the spirit tablet is placed tomorrow, I will summon several royal nobles in my name, along with a few old ladies, and you will be there to accompany them.

"If you don't want to see your aunt, that's fine.

"We still have to give face to the Lady of Rongguo Mansion."

This is the most considerate and perfect approach.

Wang Xifeng could only accept the favor and knelt down to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Madam Taipin. Your Majesty is so thoughtful. I am deeply impressed!"

Concubine Xu shook her head, sighed, and said softly: "I also came here this way..."

Not wanting to say more, he waved his hand and asked her to go back.

Wang Xifeng did not ask any more questions and left respectfully.

When they reached the door, and the aunt beside Concubine Xu was seeing her off, Wang Xifeng asked tactfully:

"I see that the Empress Dowager looks very sad. Is she thinking about the past again?"

The aunt's name was Mulan.

Aunt Lan sighed and said, "I think the Imperial Concubine has also heard of the Imperial Concubine's origin.

“She was originally a maidservant who came with the dowry of the late Empress Xiaoren, and had a child at home.

"After the incident with the former deposed crown prince, the former Empress Xiaoren was confined to Zhaoyang Palace.

"Since my family couldn't find the late queen, we came to her every day and forced her to speak for the late crown prince.

"But the Concubine Tai hadn't been summoned alone for more than ten years. How could she have the ability to help?

"So whenever there was a chance, she would be humiliated and criticized. It was not until the former crown prince and the former queen passed away that the imperial concubine was able to live a peaceful life..."

Wang Xifeng nodded silently.

A concubine who was born as a maid, has no children and is not favored by the emperor. Not only is her own family unreliable, but they also step on her.

It is not easy for Concubine Xu to survive till today.