The morning sun had just risen when a carriage stopped in front of Duke Xinguo's mansion. The porter looked over and saw the people getting off the carriage and hurried inside.
"Butler, Princess Pei, Princess Pei is here."
The housekeeper was looking at his servants sweeping the house. Seeing the porter's eagerness, he frowned: "You're here as soon as you come. I was married from the Xinguo Duke's mansion, so it's only natural that I come back..."
With a "bang" sound, several servants flew upside down and hit the ground. The butler's voice also paused, and his face changed: "She came to beat people early in the morning. Did the imperial concubine release Duke Xinguo's mansion?"
In your eyes?"
Song Shuwan gently tugged at the corners of her lips. Behind her, Baicao was slowly closing her hands. The faces of the master and servant had the same indifference.
The housekeeper saw this and became increasingly angry: "Prince Pei, you..."
Song Shuwan interrupted him: "Should the following offenders deserve a lesson?"
The housekeeper was stunned: "Is this the next offense?"
Song Shuwan nodded: "I am the master married to Duke Xinguo, right?"
The butler's eyes flashed and he didn't dare to answer.
Song Shuwan didn't care, and continued on her own: "I am the master in the Xinguo Duke's Mansion, and I am also the master when I marry into the Marquis Mansion. Under such circumstances, a few little guards dare to speak rudely to me, saying that I don't know the rules.
, I know that the rules of Duke Xinguo’s Mansion cannot be dictated by just a few guards, right? Or, Duke Xinguo’s Mansion thinks that I am not a master, so they dare to show mercy to me even by a guard?”
A moment ago, Song Shuwan got out of the carriage and saw the concierge running away. She didn't care at first, but she didn't expect that the guard came on line instead. In this case, how could she not take advantage of the situation?
The butler's face turned pale, and he cursed a fool in his heart, and then forced a smile on his face: "The Crown Princess is joking, you have always been the master of Duke Xinguo's Mansion, it's those guards who don't know the rules.
, don’t take it to heart.”
Song Shuwan raised her eyebrows: "If that's the case, do these people deserve some punishment?"
"They will certainly be punished. I wonder how the Crown Princess wants to punish them?"
Song Shuwan's eyes swept over the several guards: "Do you still need me to explain the rules of the Xinguo Duke's mansion?"
The housekeeper reluctantly raised his lips: "What the Crown Princess is teaching me is that I will deal with them according to the rules."
With that said, he turned around and called several other guards over in a deep voice: "Take them down and punish them according to the rules."
"yes!"
As the guards were dragged away, the surroundings became quiet. Song Shuwan casually straightened her sleeves, walked past the butler, and went straight into the hall: "I want to see Duke Xin, please help me pass a message."
The butler nodded and bowed: "How dare you bother the Crown Princess with your duties? What are you still doing? Go get some tea!"
The servants of Duke Xinguo's Mansion began to move around again. In the hall, Song Shuwan took the tea from the maid and waved the person away: "I was gentle just now."
Baicao lowered his eyes: "I understand."
If she takes action in the future, she will increase her intensity.
On the other side, the housekeeper went to the backyard and talked about what happened in the front yard in a more embellished manner. The expressions of Duke Xinguo and his wife changed after hearing this.
Mrs. Xinguo Gong said displeasedly: "This Song Shuwan is really powerful now. She married a loser, and even the Xinguo Gong's government doesn't take her seriously."
Duke Xin Guo's eyes flashed slightly, but he ignored her words and said calmly: "Nowadays, there is a turmoil in the capital. Pei Huan was seriously injured and left the palace before. It's probably not a good thing for her to come here now."
Mrs. Xin Guo Gong was stunned: "What do you mean? She came to seek help from Duke Xin Guo's palace? If she came to ask for help, how could she dare to be so arrogant and hurtful?"
A coldness flashed in Duke Xin's eyes: "She is indeed a little arrogant, but her arrogance today will be her child in the future. I can't see her today, so you go and deal with it."
On the other side, Song Shuwan waited for half an hour but no Duke Xin showed up, so she guessed that something had changed. Was she trying to avoid her?
Just as he was thinking about it, a female voice with a smile came into the hall: "Oh, why don't you give me a message in advance when the Crown Princess returns to her parents' home? I am the only master left in the house today. If there is any neglect, the Crown Princess will
Don’t be offended.”
The moment the words fell, Mrs. Xinguo Gong stepped into the hall.
Song Shuwan raised her head, glanced across her body, and slightly raised the corners of her lips: "It turns out that Madam is the only one in the house. I thought there was no movement for so long, because some people are avoiding me."
Mrs. Xin Guo Gong waved her hands gently: "What are you talking about? The Crown Princess married into the Xin Guo Gong's mansion. She is a member of the Xin Guo Gong's mansion anyway. How could she avoid you?"
At this time, the maid brought tea.
Mrs. Xin Guogong took a sip after taking it, and then slowly looked at Song Shuwan: "I wonder what the princess did when she returned to Xin Guogong's Mansion today?"
"Come back and sit for a while, and then ask some questions about the past." Song Shuwan raised her eyes slightly. She did not hide her purpose of coming, because she knew that Duke Xin must be in the house, but she did not come out because of her scruples.
Mrs. Xin Guogong's eyes flashed slightly, with a hint of probing in her eyes: "What past events do you want to ask about, the Crown Princess?"
Song Shuwan looked over with a smile but not a smile: "Madam, what other past events do you think I can ask about?"
Mrs. Xin Guogong twitched her lips: "If the Crown Princess doesn't say anything, how will an outsider like me know about it? But it's a pity that I am the only one in the house today, so the Crown Princess can only make a trip in vain."
Song Shuwan picked up the tea cup at hand, lifted the tea lid and gently skimmed off the tea leaves on top: "It's not like I ran away in vain, after all... it's time for me to reply to the Duke's Mansion, what do you think?"
The smile on Mrs. Xin Guo Gong's face froze. She and Xin Guo Gong were worried that Song Shuwan came here for a request and did not want to get involved, but they ignored the fact that Pei Huan was injured. No matter how much Pei Huan was exposed by the Xin Guo Gong's government,
If something happens to my son-in-law, Song Shuwan will definitely come back.
In this case, there is really no need for them to hide.
Thinking about it, Mrs. Xinguo Gong nodded: "Yes, it is indeed time to come back. It's still early now, so I'll ask the housekeeper to find him back. It's rare that he comes back, so he wants to meet his elders, so I can stay here for him."
Lunch.”
Song Shu smiled and said nothing, sipping tea by herself.
Seeing this, Mrs. Xinguo Gong could only pretend to be calm and smile.
Half an hour later, Duke Xin hurried into the hall under the guidance of the housekeeper: "The Crown Princess hasn't been back for a long time. I wonder what happened today?"
Song Shuwan raised her eyes and moved her fingertips on her knees twice: "I came to ask you some questions. Is it appropriate now?"
Duke Xin Guo laughed: "It's suitable. I wonder what the concubine wants to ask?"
Song Shuwan looked around, dismissed all the servants around her, and said calmly: "A few years ago, the Song family sent me to the Xinguo Duke's Mansion. Did you leave any letters? Or anything else?"
The smile on Duke Xin's face froze, and after a brief pause, he asked: "Why did the Crown Princess think of asking about this matter?"