Chapter 315: Shrew
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When it was rumored that Min Baojin had insulted the late emperor and the Great Empress Dowager, many people didn’t think Mingzhu was making trouble unreasonably. It seemed quite plausible, given the ugly situation between the Changxin Palace and the Zhaoyang Palace. It was entirely normal for the Min family to harbor resentment. While a normal person with scheming wouldn’t casually speak about it, a fool would speak their mind, even if they had overheard it accidentally from their elders.
Insulting the late emperor and the Great Empress Dowager was not a simple accusation; it could lead to severe consequences, even implicating the whole family. Although the current emperor’s maternal family was the Min family, and they wouldn’t go to extremes, if this matter was seized upon by the Fu family, it wouldn’t be easily resolved.
Longsheng Great Eldest Princess was somewhat annoyed by Min’s reckless behavior. She stood up impatiently and went to change, indicating she didn’t want to deal with the matter anymore. Everyone silently watched Madam Min, waiting to see how she would defend herself.
Madam Min didn’t expect Mingzhu to be so ruthless. Before, at most, she would curse or hit someone, cause a commotion, and then it would be over. But this time, Mingzhu had given the Min family such a terrifying label from the start. However, this accusation was absolutely unfounded. Madam Min immediately pulled Min Baojin aside and sternly asked, “Did you say anything out of line?”
Min Baojin, not yet foolish enough, just covered her face and cried desperately, “No, no, I didn’t. I just scolded her a few times.”
Seeing her deny it, Madam Min immediately became forceful, “Everything must be reasoned out. Just because Wangfei accuses our child of something, does that mean it’s true? Where is the evidence of her wrongdoing?”
Mingzhu sneered arrogantly, “I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. What more do you need? Or, ask the people around me, they heard it too.”
Madam Min angrily retorted, “Your servants will naturally believe whatever you say.” Then, glaring at the nearby Dai Wangfei and Hua Yang Wangfei, she asked with a fierce expression, “Could the Wangfeis say a fair word? Did you hear our Baojin say those things?”
Seeing her attitude, Mingzhu chuckled. Madam Min just thought of herself as the elder sister-in-law of Empress Dowager Min, usually being praised, and had become accustomed to bossing others around. She dared to point fingers at the Wangfeis and noblewomen. She had forgotten what her status was. No matter how remarkable she was, she was still a subordinate of the Yuwen family. Mingzhu bet these people wouldn’t pay her any attention.
Indeed, Dai Wangfei didn’t even bat an eyelid, keeping their eyes half-closed and ignoring her completely. Hua Yang Wangfei chuckled sarcastically and turned her face away, leisurely saying, “Madame, stop calling her a fool. It’s not good for the child. She’s not really foolish; she knows how to deny it when she says something wrong.”
The concubine of Fu Wang smiled warmly, “Let’s all calm down. The child is foolish and ignorant. Making mistakes is forgivable. A few hits, a bit of teaching, and it will be over. Don’t make a big deal out of it.”
Implicitly, they all confirmed that Min Baojin did indeed say those things.
Madam Min was almost driven mad with anger. Her nephew was sitting on the throne, yet these people dared to disrespect her like this, not afraid of being held accountable in the future. Thinking of the frequent actions of the Great Empress Dowager and the Fu family in recent days, she felt even more resentment, thinking that these people were all taking advantage of others.
But her status and position were there. Even if she was granted the title of a first-rank lady, she couldn’t compare to the naturally noble queen consort. So, she directed all her anger towards Min Baojin, grabbed her and slapped her twice, scolding, “You troublemaker, always speaking nonsense. If I don’t beat you, you’ll keep causing trouble for our family.”
Mingzhu frowned, feeling annoyed. “So noisy! Who teaches their daughter like this? Aren’t you afraid of losing face?” Her intention was never really to harm Madam Min. She just wanted to put anyone who dared to provoke and challenge her in their place.
Madam Min came from a family of military generals and grew up away from the capital with her parents. She had always felt somewhat intimidated by these noble girls who grew up in the city. In her family, it was common for parents to publicly discipline their children when they were displeased. After coming to the capital, she knew this wasn’t acceptable and felt embarrassed by her lack of refinement, so she had been suppressing her natural inclinations.
Her actions just now were a result of being extremely angry and losing control. She already regretted it deeply. Hearing Mingzhu’s sarcastic remarks hit a nerve, she felt her blood boiling and didn’t want to let it go. She immediately pushed Min Baojin towards her family and insisted on confronting Mingzhu, “Who are you scolding? You said Baojin insulted the late Emperor and the Great Empress Dowager, but I heard you disrespecting Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and His Majesty! Come on, let’s go! Let’s not attend this wedding banquet. Let’s go clarify this matter with the two Empress Dowagers and His Majesty.”
A shrew, no wonder she and Empress Dowager Min were relatives. It’s no wonder birds of a feather flock together. Mingzhu gave Madam Min a disdainful glance and sat firmly in her chair, “If you want me to go with you, then I’ll go with you? What are you? I’m just a guest here. I may not be as particular as you, but Great Eldest Princess kindly invited your family as guests. Yet, you brought a fool here to cause trouble, embarrassing the host. It’s really inappropriate. Who would dare invite your family as guests in the future?”
Enough is enough. Turning white into black, black into white, Madam Min never knew Mingzhu had such a sharp tongue. Scare her? She’s a famous bold one, not easily frightened. Force her? The maids who followed from Ying Wang mansion weren’t easy to deal with. Each one was ready to pounce, glaring at her as if they were afraid she wouldn’t make a move, but as soon as she did, they would rush over.
Quarreling and fighting is all about momentum, about who’s more audacious, who’s less afraid of death, who’s more shameless. Mingzhu’s unreasonable behavior was firmly established, and Madam Min didn’t dare to really confront her. But she felt extremely embarrassed. She pulled out her handkerchief and pretended to cry, “I can’t go on anymore… I’ve never seen such an unreasonable person. I have to go to the palace to find the Great Empress Dowager for justice. Even if it means disrespecting the Empress Dowager, I have to seek justice from His Majesty.”
Mingzhu squinted at her and lazily said, “Madame, don’t. If you made a mistake, don’t involve the Great Empress Dowager and His Majesty. Don’t tarnish their reputation. You’re the Empress Dowager’s family and His Majesty’s uncle’s family. You should think more for them. It’s not entirely your fault. His Majesty ascended the throne only a few years ago, and there are some things you may not have considered. Don’t be impatient. You can learn slowly. My mother did really well in this regard. Wherever she went, people would praise her as virtuous, gentle, generous, and dignified.”
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