novelaction Chapter 608 Accusing the Fang Family!
Chapter 608 Accusing the Fang Family!
Before the Empress's messenger arrived, Mu Xin Nuan was greeted by Fang Shi.
This time, when I saw Fang again, her face was haggard, her eyes were dull and lifeless, and she looked like she was about to collapse.
Mu Xin Nuan was startled when she first saw her.
Is this still the same woman who once inspired pity in everyone at first glance?
Fang looks several years older now; even with makeup, her haggard face is hard to hide.
"Why is my cousin-in-law free today? Where is the child? Bring him over so I can see him too."
Mu Xin Nuan pretended to be relaxed, but Fang Shi immediately burst into tears again upon hearing this.
Mu Xin Nuan was genuinely frightened this time. She hadn't said anything, so why was she crying again?
"Your Highness, my wife is somewhat emotionally unstable. Please do not take offense."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. "No. But why are you crying all of a sudden? Were you bullied by my cousin at home?"
Now that things have come to this point, Mu Xin Nuan naturally can no longer pretend she knows nothing. Otherwise, how can the Fang family, who have no relatives or friends here, survive?
Fang was busy crying, but the nanny beside her gave a general account of what had happened.
It turned out that Li Haoran had been sleeping in the study for half a month. Although he hadn't returned to his wife's courtyard, he hadn't favored any of the maids, which had put his wife at ease. But unexpectedly, last night, Li Haoran went to the main courtyard and directly said that he wanted to take Jin Shi as a concubine, and that his wife should make preparations as soon as possible.
Fang was stunned on the spot, and then started crying incessantly. Seeing her crying so sadly, Li Haoran didn't say anything more, but he didn't say a word to comfort her either, which made Fang feel even sadder.
Mu Xin Nuan thought about her relationship with Duanmu Chu Ze, and then thought about how they had lived here for a long time, especially Fang Shi, who had lived here for a while. Perhaps it was because of the influence of the couple that she felt that men taking concubines was unbearable.
In fact, it is perfectly normal for men in this world to have three wives and four concubines.
She had witnessed the deep affection between her father and mother since childhood, and if it weren't for the old lady's interference back then, their relationship wouldn't have been so awkward for so many years. Now that everything is back on track, her father himself never mentions taking a concubine again.
Seeing her mother so happy, she naturally wanted to find a husband like her. But perhaps her affair with Duanmu Chuze had also affected Fang Shi, which was why she was so irrational.
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly realized that she really shouldn't have let Fang Shi live here in the first place.
Although he protected her and ensured her safe delivery, his interactions with Duanmu Chuze ultimately affected the Fang family.
Although she knew that it wasn't easy for a woman in this world, she also understood that most men in this world would choose to have multiple wives and concubines, with a constant stream of beautiful women.
It goes without saying that her interactions with Duanmu Chuze must have influenced the Fang family.
She was never a very mature or sophisticated person to begin with. She was a young girl in love, and then she married the handsome and dashing Li Haoran. They had only been married for a few years. How could she possibly accept letting her husband favor other women?
Mu Xin Nuan sighed softly, "Sister-in-law, this man has three wives and four concubines. I suppose your mother taught you about this back then."
Fang was taken aback, not expecting that Mu Xin Nuan's first words would be this.
"Sister, you also think that Jin family member is a good person?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "Sister-in-law, to be honest, my cousin isn't the kind of person who's obsessed with beautiful women. It's not like he can't live without them. So, you don't need to keep arguing with him. I asked the Prince before. He said that my cousin originally had no intention of taking Jin Shi as a concubine; he just thought he could find her a job in the mansion so she could support herself and stay away from that troublesome place. But he didn't expect..."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't continue speaking, but Fang Shi's face had turned deathly pale.
"Sister, are you saying that all of this is my own fault? If I hadn't kept arguing with your cousin, he wouldn't have insisted on taking the Jin family as a concubine?"
“Sister-in-law, men don’t have that much patience to spend on us women. They’ve worked hard all day, and when they come home, all they want is a quiet meal and some rest. But did you give those things to my brother?”
Even the nanny standing next to Madam Fang felt a little embarrassed by these words.
How many days has it been?
Aside from causing trouble for the young master, the young mistress really doesn't have the slightest bit of the demeanor of a virtuous wife. She was once a lady of high birth; how did she suddenly become like this?
"Sister-in-law, what do you think my eldest cousin saw in that Jin woman? Is she as pretty as you? Does she come from a better family? Does she know as much poetry and literature as you? None of the above!"
Fang was stunned for a moment. "Yes, what does she have that I don't?"
"She's gentler and more sensible than you. At least she won't cause trouble for your cousin and annoy him. Sister-in-law, I genuinely consider you my sister-in-law, which is why I'm telling you all this. Think about it carefully: did your cousin really intend to take Miss Jin as a concubine in the first place? Wasn't all of this forced upon him by you?"
After speaking, Mu Xin Nuan saw that Fang Shi's face was getting more and more unpleasant, and knew that her words had been a bit too harsh. "Sister-in-law, you have been living in the Prince's mansion for a long time. Perhaps you have seen the Prince's affection for me and his love for me. But have you ever seen what I have done for the Prince?"
One sentence made Fang look somewhat embarrassed.
To be honest, she did see that the prince treated Mu Xinnuan very well, and that General Fang Heng was also very considerate to Gao Chunhua, but she never thought about why they were like that.
“Sister-in-law, when the Prince is busy outside, I personally cook medicinal meals for the Prince and his colleagues. Do you have any? When the Prince encounters a problem, I play the zither and pour tea, just to help the Prince calm down and gradually calm his mind so that he can come up with a solution.”
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she took a sip of tea. "But sister-in-law, tell me, what have you done for my cousin? Besides bearing him a son, have you ever fulfilled your responsibilities as a virtuous wife?"
Fang's face gradually darkened, and she gently bit her lip. "Me? I hadn't thought that much about it before. Besides, I can't help him with what he does outside. I'm just a woman, how can I concern myself with such important matters?"
Mu Xin Nuan's face darkened. Did this mean that as a princess, she shouldn't be too involved in the prince's political affairs?
The maidservant beside Madam Fang panicked. This mistress was so tactless! How could she offend someone so easily with just one word? Even if the Princess Consort weren't your own sister, there are still some things you can't say!