Madam Jiang looked at Xue Xingyue and said, "There is no need to trouble Your Highness the Princess. Today, this subject has matters to inquire about."
Xue Xingyue was slightly startled. Madam Jiang's politeness made her feel as if it were like the old days. She withdrew her hand that was about to support Madam Jiang and said faintly, "May I ask what matters Madam wishes to inquire about? Perhaps you would like to come into the mansion for a detailed discussion?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang knew that if this matter were to be discussed in front of the Princess's mansion, it would likely cause the Ningguo Gong Fu to lose face. Moreover, she did not wish to strain her relationship with Princess Xingyue, as Princess Xingyue would eventually enter the Ningguo Gong Fu's household regardless. Besides, she was not dissatisfied with Princess Xingyue, but rather with Princess Xingyue's subordinates.
Madam Jiang nodded and entered the Princess's mansion. This was Madam Jiang's first time entering the Princess's mansion, and she found it was not as extravagant as she had imagined. She knew that His Majesty had bestowed many treasures upon Princess Xingyue during this return to the capital.
However, judging by Princess Xingyue's current residence, it seemed even less impressive than the Ningguo Gong Fu.
"Madam, please be seated!" Xue Xingyue said with considerable politeness.
Madam Jiang heard this and sat down. "Your Highness, please also be seated."
As Xue Xingyue sat down, she instructed someone to serve Madam Jiang tea.
Madam Jiang looked at the tea in the teacup on the table and suddenly remembered what Wu Yi had said. She immediately picked up the teacup and took a sip. It was not as she had been told by Wu Yi.
She looked up at Xue Xingyue and said, "Your Highness, this subject has come today only to seek justice for the heir."
Xue Xingyue was slightly taken aback, but she quickly concealed the almost imperceptible hint of doubt. "Madam, please speak. If there is anything I have done that has displeased Madam, I will not shirk my responsibility."
Madam Jiang was quite satisfied with Princess Xingyue's attitude. She turned and said a few words to the maidservant beside her. The maidservant nodded and walked out.
Madam Jiang continued, "Yesterday, the heir sought out the Princess's subordinate at Wan Jun Wine House. Does the Princess know about this?"
Xue Xingyue's gaze flickered. She shook her head. "This Princess is not aware."
Madam Jiang said, "The Princess's subordinate took action against the heir."
Xue Xingyue's expression changed slightly. "Madam, is this matter true?"
"Madam, this Princess has ordered someone to summon the young attendant who accompanied the heir yesterday." As Madam Jiang spoke, a servant walked in from outside the door.
Madam Jiang said, "Wu Yi, tell me what you know."
Wu Yi knelt on the ground. "This humble one greets Your Highness."
Xue Xingyue looked at Wu Yi and said, "Tell me the entire sequence of events in detail."
"Yes, this humble one..."
Before Wu Yi could finish speaking, Xue Xingyue suddenly interrupted him and said faintly, "If I discover anything untrue, this Princess will not forgive lightly."
Wu Yi trembled all over. "This... this humble one understands."
Madam Jiang frowned slightly. She said, "Speak, tell me everything you know."
Outside the door, Feng Wu heard that Madam Jiang of the Ningguo Gong Fu had arrived. She already suspected that Madam Jiang was here about her actions against Meng Jiangming yesterday.
She was about to enter the main hall to face the consequences of this matter when she was stopped by Feng Ming.
"Feng Ming, let me pass."
Feng Ming said, "It is Your Highness who instructed me to stop you."
Feng Wu was startled. "Your Highness, she... she knows everything?"
Feng Ming nodded. "Yes, Your Highness knew yesterday."
Feng Wu's brows furrowed, but she still stepped forward. "Since that is the case, Feng Ming, you should let me pass. One person's actions are their own responsibility."
"Feng Wu, don't be rash. If Your Highness didn't want you to go in, there must be a reason. If you barge in like this, won't you ruin Your Highness's plan?"
"But..."
"Feng Wu, trust Your Highness. Your Highness is far more cunning than you think," Feng Ming said.
Feng Wu was startled. "Feng Ming, does Your Highness have any tasks for me to do?"
Feng Ming smiled and said, "You truly know Your Highness's heart."
"Your Highness, what do you want me to do?" Feng Wu asked.
"Go find the heir," Feng Ming said.
Feng Wu was taken aback. "You want me to go find the heir? I was the one who took action against the heir yesterday." She was somewhat puzzled.
"I am not entirely sure about this, but Your Highness said that if you are unwilling to go, then Your Highness may have to go to the Ningguo Gong Fu personally."
Feng Wu was startled. "What is Your Highness going to the Ningguo Gong Fu for?"
Feng Ming's gaze softened. "What else could it be? You caused the trouble, and naturally, Your Highness will clean it up."
Upon hearing this, Feng Wu said, "How can I let Your Highness clean up after my actions? I will go."
Feng Ming said, "That is excellent. Oh, and give this to the heir and tell him that Your Highness personally stewed it."
Feng Wu snatched it over. "I understand."
Ningguo Gong Fu
At this moment, Meng Jiangming was lying in bed, thinking about yesterday's events. Although he was extremely angry, he had not lost his reason.
Moreover, the words spoken by the person who was neither male nor female before they left were imprinted in his mind and refused to fade.
"Heir, someone from the Princess's mansion wishes to see you," a servant reported from outside the door.
Meng Jiangming was stunned and asked, "Who is it?"
"Replying to the Heir, he claims his name is Feng Wu."
Meng Jiangming almost choked. He sprang out of bed like a carp and said angrily, "He still has the nerve to come? Chase him away! I don't want to see her."
Meng Jiangming sat on a chair with great indignation, poured himself a cup of tea, and was about to drink it.
Suddenly, the door was kicked open. Upon seeing who had entered, Meng Jiangming spat out the tea he had just put in his mouth. He quickly stood up and retreated a few steps. "You... what do you want?"
Feng Wu walked forward a few steps and placed the food box in her hand on the table. "I've brought soup."
Soup? Meng Jiangming's lips twitched. He said, "Take it away, I don't want it."
Who knew if there was poison in it? He absolutely refused to drink it. Even if there wasn't, it would likely be as bitter as horse urine. Being tricked once was enough. Did they think he was a fool who would be tricked every time?
Feng Wu saw this and opened the food box. "Does the Heir confirm he doesn't want it?"
Meng Jiangming shook his head. "No."
He saw Feng Wu suddenly walking towards him, and he instinctively backed away in fear. "You... what are you doing? I'm telling you, this is the Ningguo Gong Fu right now. If you dare to lay a hand on me, the Ningguo Gong Fu is not to be trifled with."
"The Heir can rest assured, this subordinate would not dare."
"Then... then what are you doing?" Meng Jiangming asked.
Feng Wu suddenly bowed, and Meng Jiangming was stunned. "You..."
"Yesterday, this subordinate was most disrespectful to the Heir. I beg the Heir to forgive me."
Meng Jiangming was stunned and took a while to react. "You... you are..."
Feng Wu raised her head, her gaze slightly cold. "Heir, it was this subordinate who took action against you yesterday, but it has nothing to do with my Princess."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jiangming snorted coldly. "What does the Princess have to do with the grievances between me and you? I'm telling you, you can't use Princess Xingyue to exonerate yourself. No way."
"The Heir misunderstands. One person's actions are their own responsibility. This subordinate will not bring up the Princess, but I also ask the Heir not to seek backing."
Meng Jiangming was angered by this. "Clarify your words, seek backing? Why would I need backing?" He, a man, and the dignified Heir, absolutely did not need backing.
Feng Wu smiled coldly. "Is that so? Then why did the Madam of the Ningguo Gong Fu seek out the Princess today to seek justice for the Heir?"