The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 573 - 584: You are a Concubine Too

Chapter 573: Chapter 584: You are a Concubine Too

The maid beside her tried to comfort her, "The Second Young Master is being so proactive for your sake, Madam. Once she recovers from her illness, she will leave the Jie Residence. This is her chance to get new medicine."

"I’m afraid she’ll change her mind," said Concubine Du.

The maid responded, "If she dares to deceive the Second Young Master, would he let her off easily?"

While they were talking, another maid came to report that the gatekeeper had announced the arrival of Madam Ru, consort to Prince Five, who was waiting in the parlor.

Concubine Du stood up in shock and said, "What? Madam Ru?"

The common folk had two extremely different stories about who Madam Ru was.

One said that she feared death and betrayed her husband and son, then threw herself into Prince Five’s arms to continue enjoying wealth and splendor.

Another commended her for sacrificing her own family for the greater good, seeing her as a hero who helped quell a rebellion.

In any case, public opinion about her was mixed.

But that wasn’t important. What mattered was her high reputation, which even surpassed that of Prince Five’s principal wife. Now she was coming to their door, seeking out that contemptible woman, which was very troubling.

The maid by Concubine Du’s side said indignantly, "Who knows when that vile woman got involved with Madam Ru? Now that Madam Ru wants to see her, what are we to do? Besides, the Second Young Master has just left."

A vicious look flashed in Concubine Du’s eyes as she smiled and said, "I heard she’s too ill to leave her room. We can use that as an excuse to keep her from going. After all, the prescription was issued by Doctor Gu."

"Yes, Madam!" The maid laughed along.

In the parlor, Madam Ru had been waiting for quite some time before a splendidly dressed woman finally approached gracefully.

Having heard of the affairs of the Jie Residence, Madam Ru knew at first glance that this was not the disfavored mistress, the Second Young Mistress, but most likely that Concubine Du.

With this thought, her face immediately fell.

"Concubine Du, is your lady, the Second Young Mistress, here?"

Madam Ru was naturally uncompromising. If it weren’t for mending relations symbolized by the ribbon, she would not have casually entered the officials’ rear houses in Beijing.

She was well aware of those idle rumors about herself.

Concubine Du was slightly taken aback, not knowing how Madam Ru recognized her so quickly. She hurriedly performed a deep bow and replied in a low voice, "Madam Ru, my sister has been seriously ill recently and is bedridden now. She finds it difficult even to get out of bed and I’m afraid she won’t be able to see you. Please forgive us."

"Ill?" Madam Ru turned her head slightly, her finely arched brows raising slightly.

If she had not made inquiries about the Jie family’s Second Young Mistress in advance, she might have actually believed her.

It was said that the Second Young Mistress was not favored and that the Second Young Master of the Jie family treated her like an enemy. Concubine Du reigned supreme within and without the Jie Residence; now it seemed to be true.

Madam Ru did not ask Concubine Du to rise, who had no choice but to remain half-squatting, maintaining the gesture of her bow, cautiously observing Madam Ru’s reaction.

Madam Ru sipped her tea, then let her gaze fall upon the cup in her hand.

The teacup was indeed of the finest quality, but the tea itself was inferior.

Well, what could one expect? A legitimate daughter from a concubine, what taste could she have?

Seeing the disdain in Madam Ru’s eyes, Concubine Du felt as if a thorn had pricked her heart.

Was she unaccustomed to such gazes? Just because her mother was a concubine, because she was illegitimately born, and because she herself was now a concubine, no one held her in high regard.

Even if her husband esteemed her, no one else did.

Being looked down upon by other legitimate daughters and madams was one thing, but this Madam Ru... Whether she was a coward or a hero, no matter whether she had been the primary wife or just a consort to Prince Three, her current status was that of a concubine.

A consort to Prince Five, was she not just another concubine?

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