The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 23: Don't abandon the wife that had suffered hardship with you

Note: The full chapter title because it was too long (Don't abandon the wife that had suffered hardship with you for a new wife once you obtain success)

Ji Man noticed Wen Wan's gaze, but she didn't turned around. She only continued to lightly smile and straightened her sitting posture. As a concubine, she was only allowed to sit down at the table because of old madame. She would be overstepping her bounds if she interrupted their conversation.

The couple said coaxing words throughout the meal to keep old madame in a happy mood, so the meal passed by smoothly. Old madame didn't say anything to put Wen Wan in a difficult position.

And, unexpectedly, Marquis Moyu quietly said as they were leaving their seats, "Sangyu has become much more sensible."

Ji Man smiled at him and saluted, "Thank you for your praise, my lord."

Old madam's gaze swept across these three people before she calmly said, "I'm going to the palace tomorrow to see Noble Consort Nie. Originally, I was thinking that I should bring Sangyu with me to see her since Noble Consort Nie loves her dearly. But, her current status... Xuan-er, what's your view on this matter?"

Only the main wife and secondary wife had the qualifications to enter the palace. Nie Sangyu was currently a concubine, so her status was only slightly better than a servant girl. Thus, it would be impossible for her to enter the palace.

And so, old madame had said these words with the intention of asking if Sangyu's status could be improved.

However, Marquis Moyu only lightly smiled, "Noble Consort Nie has recently shut herself up and is contemplating over her mistakes. Although she'll be done soon, it'll be better if mother waits a few more days before visiting her. As for Sangyu, she hasn't done anything to deserve the status of secondary wife."

Although he was only speaking the truth, he was clearly striking old madame's face. Old madame's complexion sunk again. She was silent for a long time before she finally said, "Never mind then."

Her son had grown up and had forgotten to be grateful towards his mother for raising him. She couldn't force him to do anything. He had looked as if he wasn't as against Sangyu as before, so she had thought she would able to improve Sangyu's status. This way, she would also be able to justify herself to Noble Consort Nie. She hadn't expected that he would block her attempt.

Sangyu had made a mistake first. Even if she deliberately wanted to be biased in her favor, she was powerless.

Ji Man actually didn't care. As a concubine, she had meat to eat. She also had old madame to protect her and extra income from her outside business. And so, she said with a smile, "Old Madame, there were new wild roses planted in my courtyard and there were also new fishes added to the garden pond. If you're free this afternoon, how about we walk around the residence?"

Old madame turned around to look at her. Her expression had slightly improved. "Okay, this bag of old bones should walk around more."

While Ji Man was brightly smiling, the corners of Ning Yuxuan's lips twitched when old madame wasn't looking at him.

Go look at Feiwan Courtyard's wild roses? The plaque hadn't been hanged yet. And, the courtyard was small, narrow, and shabby. If old madame saw the courtyard, she would definitely complain that he was mistreating his former main wife. In a fit of fury she would probably force him to promote Nie Sangyu.

Ning Yuxuan's gaze lingered on Ji Man. Ah, her smile looked so innocent and pure. It was quite attractive and looked completely different from her previous resentful expression. He had originally wanted to glare at her so that she wouldn't bring old madame to Feiwan Courtyard. But once he started looking at her, he slightly lost his mind for a moment.