The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1044: Ambiguous

Madam Wen observed Madam Song being as cordial as ever, which put her mind at ease halfway. It seemed the other party either didn’t know, or knew and didn’t care?"Shan’er, aren’t you going to greet Madam?" Madam Wen called her daughter over.

Wen Zishan gracefully stepped forward, curtsying to Madam Song: "I greet Madam, wishing you golden peace."

Madam Song smiled and motioned her to rise, looking at her and saying: "It’s been some time since we last met, Miss Wen seems to have gotten thinner? Is it that you’re not used to staying in Shangjing?"

With a smiling face but hidden thoughts, what Madam Song was probably thinking now was current day mockery.

It’s fortunate that she had long gained experience, having been an official’s wife for many years, she had mastered the art of wearing false masks; otherwise, when she was younger, she might have mocked the other party into embarrassment long ago.

Wen Zishan touched her cheek and replied with a light smile: "Indeed, I’m not quite used to it, and the food doesn’t quite sit well either. Most importantly, I feel a bit homesick; thank you for your concern, Madam."

Madam Song looked at Madam Wen with surprise and said: "I vaguely remember that the Old Madam of your esteemed mansion has always been unaccustomed to the food of Shangjing. The mansion has chefs who specifically serve Jiangnan cuisine, haven’t I remembered it wrong?"

Madam Wen smiled: "Those are specially for the Old Madam’s courtyard; as juniors, we can’t hope to desire the Old Madam’s courtyard’s service just for a craving, that would be too unreasonable." She paused and continued, "In fact, there are Jiangnan chefs in the main kitchen as well, but food in such a big household can’t be taken care of thoroughly, and in this cooler weather, delivered with warm boxes, it’s still not the freshly made taste."

Madam Song’s eyes flashed; indeed, as the wife of a frontier history governor, was she afraid of being criticized about the chefs, thus blocking that conversation in advance?

"Speaking of food, after all, in your region it’s more exquisite, it’s no wonder Miss Wen looks thinner."

Madam Wen used a handkerchief to cover a smile at her mouth and said: "Please, stop calling her Miss Wen all the time, you are her elder too, just call her by her given name, Shan-niang."

Wen Zishan maintained a polite smile, her fingers curling slightly.

Madam Song, walking as she spoke: "Rituals must not be neglected, this is the upbringing from a young age, constantly reminding oneself to never be discourteous, lest people see and laugh, thus criticizing my Marquis Mansion’s lack of strict family discipline."

Madam Wen’s heart skipped a beat, cautiously glancing at her, narrowing her eyebrows slightly, she smiled and said: "You, being of the rank of first-class Imperial Decree, your etiquette and rules are exemplary; who dares to speak otherwise, I’ll be the first to refuse."

Madam Song shook her head: "After all, it’s not like the foundation of the Lanya Wang family. I see this girl as exceptional, and I wonder who will have the fortune to marry her in the future."

Madam Wen, with a smile on her face, felt a bit relieved, laughingly said: "Madam praises her, it’s her good fortune. I also hope she can learn a thing or two about the elegance of the noble ladies of the Marquis Mansion from you."

These words, one could say, were quite an obvious hint.

Madam Song sighed deeply, and said meaningfully: "I just don’t know if I will have that honor."

Hearing this, Madam Wen felt her heart race; she felt that today’s Madam Song was somewhat ambiguous and her attitude towards Shan’er was not as enthusiastic as when they first met. Could it be that she has heard about that matter?

If so, this would be troublesome.

Madam Wen felt a sinking feeling in her heart, and her headache was about to flare up again.

"Madam Song." An older woman, dressed in a horse-face skirt and wearing a golden hairpin, approached Madam Song with a full smile and curtsied.