Chapter 948: Chapter 948 Cooperation_1

Upon seeing her growing upset while recounting her painful experiences, the Prince of Wutong was immediately filled with righteous indignation, angrily declaring, “These damned servants, treating people so terribly! What’s the meaning of this!”

“My mother worries about them all day at home, and as her daughter, it’s my duty to solve her problems.”

“That’s only natural. It’s not just about the Princess Consort, but also the Prince of Zhao who is fighting on the front lines and the Princess Consort of Zhao who is bullied by servants at home. Even I, as the Prince, would absolutely not tolerate it!”

“So, I must visit the Zhao Prince’s residence and Earl An’s Mansion to persuade them…”

“For such a trivial matter, do we even need to trouble the Princess Consort to go personally?” The Prince of Wutong confidently offered, “Leave this matter to me; I will handle it for you!”

Jiang Ning shook her head: “If it’s about using force, I could ask the Crown Prince for help. But my fifth sister and sixth sister still have to live there, so we cannot be too confrontational.”

The Prince of Wutong laughed, “Do you take me for a coarse militiaman who only knows how to resort to violence? Those are the residences of the Prince of Zhao and Earl An, who have not committed any crimes — I would never go that far.”

“So what does the Prince intend to do? Have a heartfelt talk with them?”

“Well, I don’t have the patience to deal with those women in the backyard,” the Prince of Wutong waved his bear-paw-like hand, then lowered his voice, “I’ll let the Princess Consort handle it.”

Jiang Ning raised her eyebrows: “Would the Princess Consort be willing to?”

“You wouldn’t know; the Princess Consort loves to meddle in others’ affairs. It was only after Ling’an was born that she slightly reigned herself in. She can’t help but want to go out and see for herself even when she hears the vendors outside our wall arguing, resolving disputes for people!”

“So the Princess Consort is a busybody.”

“Well, her fiery spirit was what attracted me to her in the first place. All the other young ladies from elite families speak so softly it’s like a mosquito’s hum, get winded just from walking a bit – what’s the fun in that?”

Jiang Ning laughed: “It seems that the way you raised Princess Ling’an was influenced by both you and the Princess Consort.”

The Prince of Wutong scratched his head: “After having a daughter, I thought being too frail wasn’t good for a girl as they would be easy targets. It’s a shame, though, my daughter turned out to be spoiled and wilful while lacking brains. If only I could have shared half of your wisdom with her, I wouldn’t have felt so troubled…”

“So is the Prince implying that I’m astute and cunning?”

“Aha!” Prince of Wutong laughed, “I’m praising the Princess Consort for being as clever and sensible as a fine instrument.”

After his laughter, he thought to himself, luckily, my daughter didn’t end up with the Crown Prince. If she did, how bad would it be to have a woman full of cunning and mischievous tricks like this princess consort on her side!

Jiang Ning laughed and said: “It seems to me that the Prince and Princess Consort have a harmonious relationship and a happy married life.”

“Indeed, it’s not bad at all. Now, I even get 2 taels of silver for my monthly pocket money… ”

“Ha ha!” Jiang Ning couldn’t contain her laughter. “The Prince does have a sense of humor. Then, I’ll leave this matter to both of you. In a few days, I will personally come to express my gratitude.”

“There’s no need for that. As long as you find a suitable marriage for my wayward daughter sooner rather than later, that would be enough.”

“I’ve got it covered!”

Jiang Ning raised her hand, “Here’s to a successful collaboration, give me five!”

Give what?

The Prince of Wutong didn’t understand, but after looking at her pale and delicate hands he shook his head, “A handshake will do. I don’t want my pocket money to be reduced. That said, let’s make it a deal; the emperor is still waiting for my response.”