Chapter 52 This is just the beginning

Chapter 52 This is just the beginning

Guo's body trembled violently and she turned around hurriedly, only to see that Nanny Xia and Su Wanyu had been standing silently behind her at some point, their expressions were shocked and complicated.

Nanny Xia looked at the blood on Guo's hands, her eyes full of disbelief: "Mrs. Zheng, you?!"

Guo usually presents herself as a gentle and virtuous person, and no one can find fault with her in any way. But this scene has undoubtedly broken everyone's impression of her.

Jiang Yingying's unfinished words planted the seeds of doubt in Nanny Xia's heart. The perfect image that Guo had carefully constructed over the years began to show cracks at this moment.

"Madam Xia." Madam Guo narrowed her eyes, with a barely perceptible chill in her tone. She calmly wiped the blood off her hands with her sleeves and slowly walked towards the two of them. "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. I was punished for my mistakes yesterday, and today I'm trying to take revenge on me. In order to protect myself, I have no choice but to do this."

Nanny Xia has been in the palace for many years and has seen countless people. Naturally, she would not easily believe Guo's one-sided words, but she knew the affairs of the Zheng Mansion very well. It was inconvenient for outsiders to interfere too deeply, so she said lightly: "The concubine of the Zheng Mansion is really vicious. Madam needs to discipline her strictly."

The three of them looked at each other. On the surface, they seemed indifferent to Jiang Yingying's life or death, but in fact, each of them had their own calculations in their hearts.

As the eldest princess' confidant, Nanny Xia is well aware of the intrigues and deceptions among the ladies in the capital. Today's events will surely become a topic of conversation among them in the near future.

Although everything seems calm on the surface at the moment, undercurrents are already surging.

Guo's gaze lightly swept over the usually gentle Su Wanyu, and there was a hint of vigilance in her eyes.

Su Wanyu responded with an impeccable and gentle smile, "Mother, are you hurt? I'll call a doctor for you right away."

Guo gently waved her hand to stop her, "No need, just entertain Aunt Xia."

Su Wanyu bowed respectfully, "Yes, mother."

Then he ordered the maid Siqi beside him, "Go, dispose of Jiang's body."

"Yes, Miss." Siqi moved quickly and efficiently to clean up the scene.

Seeing this, Guo's tension eased a little, and her eyes softened as she looked at Su Wanyu.

Nanny Xia didn't want to stay here any longer, so she bowed and said, "Madam Zheng, I am here to get clothes for the princess, so I won't bother you anymore."

"Okay, go ahead, don't delay His Highness's business." Guo responded calmly, as if everything that happened just now had nothing to do with her.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Yes, mother." Nanny Xia and Su Wanyu answered in unison, walked around Guo and went to the backyard.

On the way, Nanny Xia lowered her voice and said to Su Wanyu, "Who would have thought that the virtuous Madam Zheng, who was known for her kindness, would be so cruel that she would kill her concubine just to save a hairpin."

"I've always heard people praise her for being kind to her concubines, but it seems like it's all just superficial." Nanny Xia shook her head, her tone full of emotion.

"No wonder Marquis Zheng insisted on marrying her sister. Perhaps only sisters can truly understand each other." There was a hint of sarcasm in Nanny Xia's words.

Su Wanyu just smiled slightly and didn't respond. Her thoughts were deep and difficult to understand.

After arriving at Jiaoyang Courtyard, Su Wanyu handed the altered clothes to Nanny Xia.

Nanny Xia was very polite to Su Wanyu because she was asked by the princess. "Young Madam, your mother-in-law is so powerful. If you are wronged in the mansion in the future, just tell the princess."

"The princess will make the decision for you." Nanny Xia said with some sincerity.

Su Wanyu poured a cup of tea for Nanny Xia and asked softly, "What if I want to divorce?"

Upon hearing this, Nanny Xia's hands trembled and the tea almost spilled. "Madam, your marriage to the second young master of the Zheng family was granted by the emperor himself. I'm afraid that a divorce would be regarded as disobeying the emperor's order."

Su Wanyu smiled lightly, not seeming to care, "Don't be nervous, Madam Xia, I just mentioned it casually. If there is anything, I will naturally consult the eldest princess."

Nanny Xia finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Okay, Madam."

The eldest princess's clothes could not be delayed, so Nanny Xia did not dare to stay for long. She sat for a while and then left with the clothes.

Su Wanyu personally sent her to the gate of the mansion and watched her go away, but her heart was filled with a myriad of thoughts that were difficult to express in words.

Back in the familiar courtyard, Siqi had already properly taken care of all matters concerning Jiang Yingying, and there seemed to be a hint of tension and uneasiness in the air.

"What's the result? Is she dead?" Su Wanyu's voice was a little cold. As she asked, her brows revealed a subtle complex emotion.

Siqi replied respectfully: "Miss, although Aunt Jiang suffered a severe blow from Madam, she still has a chance of survival."

Her tone was calm, as if she was describing an ordinary little thing.

"Okay." Su Wanyu nodded slightly, walked calmly to the table, picked up a black chess piece with her fingertips, and looked deep.

"It's good that she's still alive. Send her to the Su family villa and save her life. I have a special 'gift' to give her." A meaningful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Yes, miss." Siqi responded, her voice firm.

"If anyone in the palace asks, just say that I felt her situation was pitiful and gave her a proper burial." There was a subtle hint of sarcasm in Su Wanyu's words.

"I understand, maid." Siqi bowed and saluted, her movements graceful and respectful.

Then, Su Wanyu gently threw the chess piece in her hand into the jumping flames, turned her eyes to the other white chess piece, and slowly said: "When this matter is settled, help Nanny Xia and spread the news of today's event."

"Yes, Miss." Siqi took the order and quietly retreated.

Rumors are like wildfire, they can spread all over the place with just a slight breeze.

Not long after Nanny Xia returned home, within a few days, the entire circle of wives of officials in the capital was filled with rumors about Guo.

They whispered to each other, their words full of surprise and contempt -

They said that Guo's virtue was just a carefully woven disguise;

In that large mansion, she treated her concubines as she pleased, even her own son's lover;

She is so cruel and ruthless that even her own grandson can become a victim. She is simply a living she-devil.

In the previous life, Guo and Old Lady Zheng teamed up to spread rumors that Su Wanyu was a jealous and shrewish woman.

Now, the wheel of fate has allowed her to taste the rewards.

The rumors intensified and even spread to the court.

During the court meetings, the ministers teased Lord Zheng in a joking tone: "Lord, I heard that there is a fierce woman in the family. This is really troublesome."

"If the backyard is not peaceful, how can the front dynasty be stable? My lord, you need to take good care of the one in your family, otherwise troubles will follow." Another person echoed.

Some even suggested: "If you really have no other options, why not find a reason to divorce her?"

"Otherwise, there might be a risk of the family being torn apart and the lives of people." The last sentence was heavy and cold, making people's hearts shudder.