Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Killing to Vent Anger
Even though she appeared very dignified to outsiders on ordinary days,
in front of Prime Minister Lin, she was still that gentle and sincere virtuous wife.
"The second house seems to have grown in boldness; is just a Hu Bi worth such a fuss?"
Although Princess Rongkang deeply disapproved of what her daughter-in-law did, she still had to cover it up.
So she smiled faintly and said,
"Prime Minister, don’t be angry. Perhaps something was misspoken inside, causing this disturbance. How about I go take a look instead? You’ve just returned and should get more rest."
If he were to get involved at this moment, wouldn’t that place the second house at a disadvantage?
Therefore, Princess Rongkang’s tone was full of partiality.
Prime Minister Lin glanced at Princess Rongkang and quickly understood.
He was quite familiar with the strategies of the court, let alone these little tricks of women in the backhouse.
He wasn’t completely ignorant of the hardships the main house had endured over the years.
He just despised their failure, pitied their misfortune, and was lazy to intervene.
In any case, he still had the second house to continue the bloodline.
But today, he realized that the main house had also accumulated grievances for a long time, resulting in such a violent outbreak.
It seemed that they hadn’t suffered few grievances in front of Ronghe Hall and West Wing on normal days.
He gave a deep look at Princess Rongkang, then walked straight to his bedroom without another word.
This was the first time Princess Rongkang had been given the cold shoulder, and the tension in her heart immediately tightened.
She quietly inquired to Housekeeper Lin, who was following behind Prime Minister Lin.
"What happened?"
Housekeeper Lin dared not hide anything and quickly recounted what happened just now.
When he mentioned that Lin Muzhi was hit on the back of the head and was still unconscious, Princess Rongkang’s anger almost erupted.
"Fool, absolute fool!"
She was naturally cursing Second Madam Wang.
Clearly, she could have just let them waste away, yet she had to choose the worst path.
This way, not only would the East Cross Courtyard gain sympathy, but they might even benefit from it.
Absolutely foolish to the core!
But on the surface, she had to put on a worried look.
"How is the third son doing now? Has the Imperial Physician come to see him?"
"The Prime Minister has already ordered someone to fetch the Imperial Physician, but they haven’t arrived yet."
Hearing this, Princess Rongkang actually hoped the Imperial Physician would be delayed a little longer on the way.
It’s already blown up anyway; since they’ve already borne the reputation of injuring a legitimate son,
why not let him just die, and then find someone to take the blame later?
"That’s good, that’s good. What about those instigators from the second house? Have they been tied up?"
"They’ve been tied up. But Nanny Wang, who was serving Second Madam, is dead."
Princess Rongkang frowned and looked at Housekeeper Lin.
"Dead? What do you mean?"
"Nanny Dong from the main wife’s side admitted it herself, saying it was she who killed Nanny Wang!"
"This is outrageous! Whether right or wrong, the Marquis and I will handle it. Is it her place as an old servant to kill under family revenge?"
Housekeeper Lin didn’t make a sound; he didn’t know how to respond at this moment.
Nanny Dong’s actions would certainly cost her life.
But there is a reason behind the events, not to mention if anything happens with the third son, Nanny Wang’s death wouldn’t be undeserved.
"Where is she? Has she been captured?"
"No, the Prime Minister allowed her to return to take care of the main wife and will question her in a few days."
Princess Rongkang naturally wasn’t satisfied with this handling, but she couldn’t say much.
So, taking a breath, she instructed,
"The Prime Minister’s handling is appropriate, then quickly find someone to treat the injuries of the two housewives. As for that Nanny Wang, first settle her in a coffin, so the Wang Family won’t stir things up later."
"Yes."
Princess Rongkang didn’t think much of Second Madam Wang’s intellect, but her family background was indeed excellent.
Compared to Mrs. Dong, who came from a merchant background, it was as different as clouds and mud.
Therefore, she pondered, if this matter angered the Wang Family, they might accomplish twice the effort with half the effort!
A trace of calculation appeared in her eyes, then quickly returned to normal.
She lifted the curtain and walked towards the inner room.
She hadn’t yet soothed Prime Minister Lin.
In the East Cross Courtyard, the main wife Mrs. Dong and Nanny Dong were both injured, but their injuries were only superficial. Rubbing medicine and resting quietly would suffice.
But Lin Muzhi, lying on the bed, was different.
The blood stains had dried, but he had still lost a lot of blood.
His complexion was extremely pale.
Mrs. Dong had quite a bit of medicine, all sent by the Dong Family.
She quickly fed him a Life-extending Powder, and only then did the barely breathing Lin Muzhi gradually calm down.
They waited and waited but still saw no sign of the Imperial Physician.
Mrs. Dong grew increasingly resentful of the Lin Xiangfu.
"Madam, don’t worry. If the Imperial Physician can’t cure the third son when he gets here, we can send the third son back to the Dong Family! With Second Master and Second Madam there, they can definitely save him!"
Nanny Dong was still comforting Mrs. Dong at this moment.
She didn’t put her life and death in her heart at all.
It made Mrs. Dong clutch her hand, her eyes red and choking with sobs.
"That Nanny Wang deserves death, but it shouldn’t have been your hand! If the Prime Minister explodes over this, I’m afraid..."
Nanny Dong chuckled nonchalantly.
"Madam, don’t worry. Life for life, it’s natural law. Even if the Prime Minister wants my life, I’ll still say that that Wang person won’t die a good death! If she has any breath left, I’d kill her again!"
Her eyes revealed a hint of ruthlessness, which might instill fear in an outsider.
But it only made Mrs. Dong cry even harder.
All her strength and resistance had been fully displayed in the earlier melee.
But back in this familiar East Cross Courtyard, her body couldn’t help but turn weak again.
Even now, she felt a bit dazed.
It seemed as if everything that just happened was just a dream.
Nanny Dong watched the weeping madam before her, her heart as soft as a puddle of mud.
She immediately comforted her.
"Madam, things have come to this; we have no way to retreat. Sacrificing my life for the First House to stand firmly in the Lin Family is also a good thing. But if those from our courtyard all get implicated, you’ll find it very difficult to progress in your household in the future. So, madam, you must find a way to save them."
Nanny Dong’s words snapped Mrs. Dong out of her own pain.
Indeed, with her husband absent, she was the backbone of the First House!
If she were to falter, how could she face the loyal servants?
Since she had already torn apart with the Second House, she had to drag them down together.
They had the protection of Princess Rongkang, so perhaps they were safe enough.
But the First House was different; even if they survive, it would be at great cost.
For now, it was crucial to make Princess Rongkang fearful.
Thus, after wiping her tears, she asked Nanny Dong,
"Where is the account book?"
"Madam, are you planning to go all out?"
"Hmph, the net will surely break, but whether the fish dies is another matter!"