The second and third wives were silent and felt that today was like a year.
They didn't take Mrs. Li's words seriously at first, thinking that Mrs. Li was just being mysterious and trying to suppress them, but now it seems that it's really not the case. The palace sent a nanny to replace Aunt Zheng. Aunt Zheng clearly went to the palace with Princess Mingchang, but when she came back, this person was gone. What kind of secret is this? Just thinking about it makes people feel scared.
The Second and Third Madams no longer wanted to ask what was going on. Seeing that the atmosphere between Princess Mingchang and Madam Li was tense and ready to explode, they could not help swallowing their saliva and stood aside in silence.
Princess Mingchang didn't care what her two daughters-in-law were thinking at the moment. She lay on the edge of the bed and sneered at Madam Li: "Don't think you have won. You instigated the eldest brother to deal with my mother. You are a vicious woman! You are the sinner of my Li family!"
Nanny Qi pretended not to hear anything and occasionally glanced at the Second and Third Madams with a faint smile on her lips.
Madam Li originally did not want to talk about this matter anymore. After all, it was a family scandal and a handle. The reason why she warned the second and third wives was to prevent them from causing other troubles in the future and spying on what happened today. But since Princess Mingchang herself did not want this kind of fig leaf, Madam Li suddenly felt that it did not matter.
Everything that should be done has been done. The person who should be most concerned about is Emperor Yuanfeng. However, the fact that Emperor Yuanfeng sent someone to announce the decree today showed that his attitude was already very clear.
If that's the case, then what's there to be shy about? Madam Qi was sent by the palace to monitor Princess Mingchang, so it would be a good thing to express his stance in front of Madam Qi.
"Who is the culprit of the Li family?!" Madam Li retorted, "Those who collude with the remnants of the previous dynasty, who are unclear and unable to distinguish the benefits from the disadvantages, are the culprits of the Li family! These are the culprits who want to destroy our Li family! Whoever is the culprit of the Li family can admit it, anyway, I have a clear conscience!"
Princess Mingchang's face turned purple after hearing what she said. She pointed at her and couldn't help pounding the bed: "You... you bitch, I'm going to ask the boss to divorce you..."
It's really ridiculous. He has been domineering all his life. Even now, he still has such a domineering temper. He can't see the situation clearly at all and doesn't know how to write the words "surrender" and "compromise".
Madam Li snorted softly and said no more. She just turned to look at the second and third wives and raised her eyebrows coldly: "Second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law, you have heard what mother said now. In front of the maids in the palace, I dare not lie or even tell a lie. Mother sent people from the Cui family to assassinate County Master Su and was arrested. You know the Cui family, right? You are also clear about what the crime of colluding with the Cui family is and what will happen to the family? I have said all. If you think I really did something wrong and want to seek justice for mother, it is up to you."
The second wife's face turned pale, how could she say anything
Even the third wife, Mrs. Kong, was shocked. She didn't expect that after all the fuss, things would turn out to be like this.
Of course she knew what the Cui family had done. Emperor Yuanfeng almost exterminated the Cui family, which showed his hatred for the Cui family. But Princess Mingchang actually still used the Cui family's servants. Isn't this clearly going against Emperor Yuanfeng? !
No longer caring about the fact that they would have to rely on others for support in the future, the Second and Third Madams shook their heads with stiff faces and quickly expressed their opinions: "Sister-in-law, what you said is wrong. We didn't know about these things. If we knew, we would have told Sister-in-law and the Emperor a long time ago. How could we let mother do such a thing? Mother is indeed old and confused... Don't worry, sister-in-law, we will definitely help take care of mother in the future and will never let her do such a thing again..."
It was good enough to get to this point. Madam Li stopped when she saw that things were going well, and she sighed and calmed down: "It's good that the two brothers and sisters know what to prioritize. Now the family really can't stand mother's continued nonsense. People say that when the elderly are alive, the family should not be divided. We are the brother and sister-in-law. Although you looked down on us in the past, we are not the kind of people who have power. The family will live in harmony and happiness as usual, and the children's future will naturally be better. Don't you think so?"
Of course, the princess's mansion no longer exists. If the family is divided up, the first branch will still be a marquis's mansion, but the second and third branches will be nothing.
The second and third wives immediately agreed.
Madam Li stopped pestering and let Madams Two and Three go. She turned around and looked at Princess Mingchang, who was still furious, and said softly, "Mother, you made such a big mistake. Master and daughter-in-law have spent a lot of effort to clean up your mess. Fortunately, His Majesty is magnanimous and still remembers our old friendship, giving our Li family a way out. You should be quiet from now on."
While ignoring Princess Mingchang's yelling and cursing, he turned around and said to Madam Qi in a friendly manner, "Madam, all the servants here need to be replaced. If you see anyone in the mansion that you like, just tell me. If you don't like anyone, it's okay. I'll have my pawnbroker pick some for you and you can choose carefully."
The people in this courtyard are all Princess Mingchang's regulars, so they must be replaced, otherwise there is no guarantee that she will cause trouble again.
Aunt Qi naturally understood what she meant and replied with a smile, "Yes."
Madam Li took one last look at Princess Mingchang and said softly, "Mother is not in good health. From now on, I think the children should not have to come to visit her every morning and evening. My second and third brothers' wives and I will come to serve her ourselves."
After she finished speaking, Princess Mingchang finally couldn't bear the stimulation anymore, she fell on the pillow and spit out a mouthful of blood.
Madam Qi walked forward calmly and took her pulse. After a while, she shook her head gently at Madam Li and said, "The blood is not flowing back to the meridians. It's caused by a moment of anger. It's a good thing to spit out the blood. It's nothing. Madam, go and do your work. I will take care of this place."
Nowadays, members of the royal family are in trouble one after another. Although Princess Mingchang's affair with the Cui family really irritates Emperor Yuanfeng, he has no intention of really killing her. There is no need to do so. He can just take good care of her. It's just an extra portion of food. It won't have any impact. Otherwise, the impact will be bad.
Naturally, Madam Qi knew the proper manner in which this happened, and she also possessed medical skills. Madam Li was completely relieved, and as soon as she walked out of the courtyard, she quickened her pace and walked towards her own courtyard.
Mr. Li had almost finished his work. He returned to the courtyard and saw Mrs. Li had also returned. He sighed and asked, "How is mother doing?"