Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1530 - 1468: Overwhelmed with Regret

Wufu was not afraid to offend the Princess Consort; her concern was for Changping. The actions of the Princess Consort genuinely surprised and disappointed her. It was probably this persistent attitude that led Changping to impulsively run away in anger.

Faced with the same kind of scoundrel, the difference in attitude between the Princess Consort and Madam Guan was stark!

"Nanny, you still need to visit the Guan Family, so I won’t keep you. I’ll keep an eye on Changping here, and if there’s any news about her, I’ll inform the mansion." Wufu was unwilling to continue the conversation with Nanny Gong, feeling truly irritated, and with her own concerns, she was disinclined to engage further.

Nanny Gong, hearing the hint to leave, felt it inappropriate to linger further, especially as she indeed needed to visit the Guan Family, so she stood up and said, "Miss, the reputation of a woman is important. Please refrain from spreading news of our Commandery Princess’s disappearance!"

Wufu replied, "Rest assured, I will!" As she spoke, she glanced at Purple Jade.

"Nanny, I’ll escort you." Purple Jade smiled and led the way.

Nanny Gong curtsied and then left.

Shortly thereafter, Purple Jade returned to Wufu to await orders.

"Has she left?" Wufu asked with a cold expression, "It seems I overestimated the Princess Consort’s love for her daughter. Even after realizing such a character, she insists on betrothing Changping to Song Wei."

"The Princess Consort is also mindful of the prestigious title of Princess Consort Wei," Purple Jade said. "As mothers, they all hope for their daughters to marry into families with good backgrounds."

"Such selfishness is fine, but it should be with someone reliable. Is Song Wei reliable?" Wufu sneered, "Forget it, let’s not discuss this any further. You should visit the Orphanage. Have those children walk around to see if they can find Changping. In such a large Changan City, if she hasn’t left the city, she’s bound to be hiding somewhere!"

"Yes."

"You tell me, how could she be so impulsive and stubborn? Was she kicked by a mule?" Wufu couldn’t help but speak again in anger.

What could Purple Jade say to this?

"No more talking, it’s better to find her sooner." Wufu rubbed her forehead in annoyance and said, "I’m going to see Ah Jiu."

...

Jingkang Prince’s Mansion.

All the servants walked almost on tiptoe, afraid of disturbing their masters and suffering punishment.

It was said that the servants in the Commandery Princess’s courtyard had already been beaten to death three times, and the rest were imprisoned. They feared they might share the fate of those unfortunate few.

The Princess Consort’s courtyard was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. The atmosphere was eerie, and everyone wished they could lock themselves away and be as unobtrusive as quails, lest they fall under the masters’ eyes.

Nanny Gong walked into the bedroom of the Princess Consort with a face full of fatigue, smelling the thick scent of medicine in the air, feeling her heart grow bitter.

With the little maid’s notification, the Princess Consort, leaning against the bed with a wrapped forehead, looked over hopefully.

Seeing Nanny Gong’s expression, her heart sank, and sadness rose within her.

Nanny Gong could barely meet the Princess Consort’s eyes, stepping gingerly to her side, and said, "Princess Consort, this old servant is of no use."

"None of them were at their home?" The Princess Consort saw her shake her head and burst into tears, "This accursed child, she wants to wrench my heart!"

Only after the Princess Consort had cried enough did Nanny Gong recount the visit to Wufu and the Guan family, especially mimicking Wufu’s words from start to finish.

The Princess Consort’s face turned red then pale, both shocked and afraid, her lips trembled, "Did she really say that?"

Nanny Gong nodded.

"I won’t force her. As long as she returns unharmed, even if she never marries, I’m willing, my Minmin..." The Princess Consort regretted deeply and began crying again.

Nanny Gong also felt a pang of sadness, accompanying her by wiping tears away, both hoping for the Commandery Princess’s early return.