A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1440 - 1438: Aggrieved

Although she couldn’t visit more than a few times a month, her intelligence allowed her to understand everyone’s temperament and character fairly well.

Shih Shaoling naturally needed no mention, a hard-talking, soft-hearted fellow with a cold exterior and warm heart.

Though annoying, he was still a qualified Prince Consort.

At least for these two to three months, she was satisfied.

General Shi too was beyond question; she knew her master’s character inside out.

As for the master’s wife, after interacting over these two months, she found her acceptable.

Perhaps her enthusiasm and affection were somewhat forced, but her intelligence was genuine, as was her understanding of propriety.

Overall, Yue Er was quite satisfied.

As for Jiang Wanrong.

She completely forgot about her existence.

Cousins of such status were usually not favored; she forgot and never mentioned her again.

...

Yet the less Yue Er mentioned her, the more uneasy Madam Shi became.

"Has the Princess truly forgotten, or is she deliberately avoiding the topic?"

If she forgot, it was forgivable, but if it’s deliberate avoidance, it could be troublesome.

After all, a Princess is still a Princess; it’s impossible to contradict her wishes.

The maid advised.

"Madam, why not take the opportunity during the Middle Autumn Festival to mention it to the Princess?"

"The Princess is reasonable and understands the rules, so she likely won’t disagree!"

Madam Shi worriedly rubbed her forehead.

"Allow me to think it over!"

"This matter cannot be rushed!"

The maid didn’t say more.

Madam Shi spent several days pondering and even called her son in for advice.

Finally, she decided to find an opportunity to discuss it with Yue Er after the Middle Autumn Festival.

...

The reason Shih Shaoling agreed.

Firstly, because Yue Er probably already forgot there was such a person in the Shi Family.

Secondly, the cousin was family, and constantly living outside wasn’t appropriate.

The third and most crucial point was that he truly had no feelings for the so-called cousin.

Yue Er was smart; she should understand, and they trusted each other.

So... when his mother asked, he mentioned it.

...

After the Middle Autumn Festival, Madam Shi indeed found an opportunity and told Yue Er the whole matter.

Sure enough, Yue Er was dumbfounded for a moment before suddenly realizing.

"So it’s her!"

"Hasn’t she left? She’s been staying in the Capital City?"

Madam Shi felt somewhat embarrassed but spoke honestly, explaining Jiang Wanrong’s situation thoroughly.

Yue Er nodded.

"What’s the difficulty in that!"

"Mother can bring her back; there’s no need to ask me!"

She’s not living with me; she can live wherever she likes; it has nothing to do with me!

Madam Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Princess indeed considers the bigger picture!"

Yue Er pursed her lips.

"It’s not a big matter, Mother, you don’t need to be courteous!"

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave!"

After speaking, she rose.

Madam Shi quickly stood up to send her off.

"Princess, take care!"

Yue Er, always unconcerned with trivialities, disliked fussiness.

After rising and saluting, she left directly, not bothering with Madam Shi’s small gestures.

But even then.

Madam Shi still felt the Fourth Princess was well-mannered.

Hey!

Don’t know why, clearly not very rule-abiding.

But somehow, rather makes one feel favorable.

Well, such temperament can only be shaped by the Emperor and Empress; ordinary families wouldn’t dare.

...

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jiang Wanrong successfully moved back from the outer courtyard to the mansion.

Upon entering the main courtyard gate.

She went straight inside, knelt before Madam Shi, and tearfully kowtowed.

"Aunt! Wanrong is unfilial for making Aunt find it difficult!"

Madam Shi wiped her tears and quickly helped her up.

"Good child, you’ve suffered!"

Jiang Wanrong shook her head and stood, obediently sitting beside Madam Shi.

"Not suffering!"

"Aunt worried about me constantly, occasionally sending people to deliver things and food. I’m not suffering at all!"

"Except for my mother, no one else has treated me so well!"

"Aunt!"

Saying she wasn’t suffering, in truth, she was deeply aggrieved.

At home bullied by her stepmother, here bullied by the Princess.

She used to be a noble lady, once the pampered daughter whom everyone doted on.

How did it come to this now?

And yet, she couldn’t complain, this was grievance with no one to voice it to.

Madam Shi thought of her prematurely deceased sister and, overcome with emotion, embraced Jiang Wanrong and the two wept uncontrollably.

After who knows how long.

Once their emotions settled, Madam Shi warmly held her niece’s hand.

"Good child!"

"I’ve spoken with the Princess, in the future, you’ll live peacefully in the mansion!!"

"I don’t have a daughter; if you wish, I’ll consider you my own, how about that?"

Jiang Wanrong, upon hearing this, expressed immense gratitude, falling to her knees with a thud.

"Aunt’s great kindness, Wanrong will never forget, and if my mother were alive, she too would be grateful to Aunt!"

Madam Shi nodded in satisfaction.

"Good child, let’s not speak of such things, quickly get up!"

She pulled Jiang Wanrong to sit back beside her, observing her clothes and instantly frowning.

"Child, you’re dressed too plainly!"

"Just in time, the mansion is making clothes, I’ll choose some fine materials for you!"

"Young girls shouldn’t dress too plainly, it’s not good!"

Jiang Wanrong felt slightly embarrassed.

"I’m sorry for Aunt having to see this!"

"I’ve always dressed like this! I never thought there was anything wrong!"

Madam Shi knew her stepmother treated her poorly, and without a mother to guide her, she felt even more pity.

"Good child!"

"You don’t need to be afraid, you have me in the future!"

The mourning period had long passed, and young girls should indeed wear clothes with nice colors.

In the future, she could be dressed up more nicely, and it would be easier to discuss marriage!

Once again, Jiang Wanrong expressed gratitude.

Madam Shi, feeling sympathy, specifically asked someone to fetch numerous pieces of jewelry from her youth from the storage room.

"Later, let someone invite a few jewelry craftsmen to sketch some designs for you!"

"These are all old-fashioned, don’t worry if you don’t like them, but you can take any you fancy to wear!"

Though Jiang Wanrong was from a noble family.

Most of her time, at only fourteen or fifteen years old, was spent not well.

In her childhood, her hair wasn’t even grown; soon after, her mother passed away.

Her stepmother focused on her own childbirth, obviously not spending any thoughts on her.

Besides, she was still in mourning, so... had always dressed plainly.

These exquisite and intricate pieces of jewelry were always unattainable dreams for her.

Now, these long-coveted items were finally before her, even if they were outdated, she was still exhilarated.

Her beautiful, moist almond eyes sparkled brilliantly.

"Aunt!"

"I..."

"I..."

She opened her mouth, unable to speak.

Madam Shi chuckled.

"No worries, you can like any piece you want! Take your time to select a few!"

"In a few days, Prince Heng’s Mansion will host a flower viewing; when the time comes, we can both dress elegantly and attend together!"