The next day, Wei An finally went to Prince Zheng's Mansion.
In the past, when she came to Prince Zheng's Mansion, Mrs. Ding must have already cleaned up the small building where she lived and happily let her stay for a few days before going back. But this time, Mrs. Ding's attitude was terribly cold.
Wei An bowed, and she simply said to him, "Because we just transplanted a batch of new trees, the area around your small building is still messy. I'm afraid it's not convenient to live in. Why don't you just put up with it and find another place to live for a few days?"
What she said was too much, and it was clear that she didn't want Wei An to stay. The palace was so big that there was no place where he couldn't live, but she just said it in a general way, and she didn't want Wei An to stay at all.
Wei An knew it all, and he smiled and shook his head: "Don't bother, I just came here to pay my respects to the princess and see my father, and I will be back soon."
The old lady still asked her to come, saying that she was getting married soon and didn't want to cause any trouble at this time, as it would only make others laugh at her. She also said that it was to avoid making things difficult for King Zheng.
Wei An agreed, having anticipated Ding's attitude. After thinking about it, he politely talked about the sacrifice of the young Ming fish that day.
But after she had said a few words, Princess Zheng sneered at her and said, "Don't say anything. There is no law in this world that prevents people from being filial. The princess is so filial. If anyone dares to criticize your behavior, wouldn't that prevent you from being filial? Besides, you are capable and you never do things in a way that is not thoughtful. Who dares to say that you are wrong? After all, I am just a stepmother. The one in the Puci Temple is your mother."
As she spoke, she smiled meaningfully and smoothed the non-existent wrinkles on her clothes, saying rather sarcastically, "After all, the princess is a person who values friendship. Princess Changning made a big mistake after all. The princess knows how to handle the current situation and is a hero. Of course, she knows what to choose."
This was a sarcasm on Wei An, saying that she treated another mother with no care at all, but valued Ming Yuyou in every way.
Mrs. Ding didn't know Wei An's true background. She didn't know that Wei An was Ming Yuyou's biological child. Moreover, even if she knew, it would not change her attitude towards Wei An's behavior. Instead, she would feel more disgusted and resentful towards him - it would be even more difficult to deal with him if he was Ming Yuyou's biological child.
This time, she was really angry.
Of course she knew about Wei An's kindness, and she was indeed very grateful to Wei An for saving her and her son. However, as time went by, these kindnesses gradually...became less like kindness, and instead became more like shackles that bound her and made her unable to move.
King Zheng habitually relied on and favored Wei An in all matters at home. Whatever Wei An said was the truth, and she had no room to comment. She once tried to express her opinion, but was rejected by King Zheng without hesitation.
Just like her biological brother, she has been dependent on him all these years. In addition, her brother is the only descendant of the Ding family, so she can't help but be biased and partial to him. When her brother is about to turn fifteen, she starts thinking about finding a wife for him and begs King Zheng to find a lady from a prominent family.
King Zheng agreed at first.
However, Wei An tactfully said that it was not necessary to find a noble lady. Any girl from an ordinary family would be fine as long as she had good character. It was not necessary to choose from noble ladies from famous families.
King Zheng actually agreed and really followed her words. He did not choose a girl from a prominent family for his brother, but instead chose the daughter of an official close to him as a wife for his brother.
This matter has always been a thorn in her heart and she cannot get over it.
And what happened later made her realize that in King Zheng's heart, she could not compare with Wei An, and whatever she said was not as effective as Wei An's.
Especially the sacrifice of Mingyu, which made her accumulated anger come out. She had already written to King Zheng, saying that Baoger was ill, because she wanted King Zheng to come back to see Baoger first. She wanted to test the status of Baoger and herself in King Zheng's heart.
But two living people really can't beat a dead person.
Prince Zheng did not come back first. Even though she deliberately exaggerated Baoger's illness and said that she had already asked the imperial physician for help, Prince Zheng still did not change his route and went directly to Puci Temple to offer sacrifices to Ming Yuyou.
This made her angry and even more frightened.
She couldn't vent her anger towards King Zheng, so she naturally had to find a place to vent her anger. Wei An, who had offered sacrifices to Ming Yuyou, was the best outlet.
She wasn't her biological mother, wasn't she so attentive just to please the King of Zheng and Old Madam Wei? Moreover, she had never told me about such a big thing, or informed me...
Although she was prepared, her indifference and ridicule still caught Wei An by surprise. She slowly explained to King Zheng: "Princess, that's not what I meant... The old lady said that since you are still with Bao Ge'er, she is afraid that it will be inconvenient for you..."
How could there be a second wife who likes to behave like a concubine in front of the original wife? When Ding and Wei An were in the same boat, they never mentioned this.
Old Mrs. Wei knew it very well, so she told Wei An that there was no need to go through so much trouble.
Who knows, even if you don’t notify, it’s wrong.
Ding turned her head coldly and interrupted her impatiently, "I know. Princess always has reasons for doing things. How can you be wrong? Even in front of the prince, you will never be wrong."
Wei An was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything. After staying for a while, he stood up and said goodbye.
Ding had no intention of keeping her, and didn't even say a word. She just lazily told her to go slowly, then turned around and asked the maid why the snacks had not been served yet.
As they were talking, Bao Ge'er arrived. He had left himself in front, and his nurse followed anxiously behind him. When she saw Princess Zheng, she knelt down and apologized: "Bao Ge'er woke up and heard that the princess was here, so he couldn't wait..."
Baoger was only one year old and could not walk steadily. When he saw Wei An, he rushed towards her and giggled.
He walked very early and had a very good memory. Wei An hadn't seen him for more than a month, but he still remembered him. And when he heard others say that his sister had come, he could tell that it was Wei An who had come.
Wei An hugged him tightly, and felt that he was heavier, so he couldn't help laughing: "Do you miss your sister?"
It was unclear whether Baoger understood or not. He held onto Wei An's clothes and refused to let go, nor did he want the wet nurse to stand up and hold him. He looked like he liked Wei An very much.
The nurse was very careful not to hurt him, and when she saw that he didn't listen, she looked at Princess Zheng in a hurry, feeling very embarrassed and not knowing what to do. (To be continued)