Hilarious Pampered Consort: Lord I Will Wait For Your Divorce chapter 24

At the moment, the first madam’s clothes were stained by water drops.

Especially her aged face. Originally, she had a thick powder on her face. After getting in contact with water, it has somehow melted and got smudged.

Qu Tang’er lowered her head, resisting the laughter.

Cannot laugh. Absolutely cannot!

“Sir, take a look. This is your darling daughter! Just look at how she is treating me, her daniang. It’s upside-down! Upside-down!” The first madam was enraged.

“Tang’er, what are you doing? Quickly apologize to your daniang.” Qu Jiang Lin’s face turned cold. Qu Jiang Lin didn’t dare to say more about the first madam’s accusation of Qu Tang’er. Yet, he also didn’t dare to take any action to punish Qu Tang’er for the time being because of the eighth prince’s face.

“Yes. Tang’er begs for daniang’s forgiveness. It’s all Tang’er’s momentary carelessness.“ Qu Tang’er docilely apologized.

“Come, close the door.” The first madam was furious. She turned around and took a sit. She looked fiercely toward the housekeeper and instructed.

Once the words were out, a gasp could be heard everywhere.

Why closing the door? It was to carry out domestic discipline.

“Elder sister, there’s no need to be this angry. It’s better to calm down. Tang’er is currently the eighth princess consort. Her body is now precious.” Seeing that the first madam wanted to close the door, the second madam seemed like she couldn’t bear to watch this scene. Yet, who could know her real motive? The second madam could be regarded as someone who had a say in this manor. After all, she could give a birth! She gave a birth to a noble consort.

The first madam usually also had to show some respect to the second madam.

“Yes, big sister. The second sister is right. Tang’er isn’t what she used to be. She isn’t the one you can manage anymore. If she got injured or something bumped into her and it spread out, it will become a major thing.” The third madam also sticked in. She swept a glance at motionless Qu Tang’er who was standing nearby. Her words were full of concern, yet not even a little warmth could be found inside her eyes.

And these words undoubtedly ignited a fire.

Carrying a small portion of mockery, she reminded the first madam that Qu Tang’er couldn’t be managed by her anymore.

And this kind of change was, for the first madam who made a habit out of bullying Qu Tang’er, somewhat hard to accept. It was like as if the thing that should have been stepped on as she pleased, all of sudden got the upper hand. No human being can tolerate such thing. Let alone, the first madam’s daughter was also a personage. She married to the first prince and became his princess consort.

As a result, the first madam looked down upon Qu Tang’er.

“The first madam, I…….” The ninth madam timidly wanted to say few words.

“Shut up! There’s no place for you to say a word.”

As soon as the ninth madam opened her mouth, the first madam immediately swept cold eyes at her and a scolding followed afterwards.

Instantly, no more sounds came from the ninth madam.

With a scowl on the face, Qu Jiang Lin said, “Fu´ren¹, although Tang’er is at faults, she is still the eighth princess consort. If words spread to eighth prince’s ears, I’m afraid Qu manor won’t be able to take such a  responsibility.”

“Do you believe that eighth prince will seek justice on her behalf? Don’t be dreaming! Guarding an empty chamber on the wedding night, visiting the natal home alone. Even if she died, I reckon eighth prince would even be thankful to us. Besides, like mother like daughter. It was said that she had a frivolous manner on the first day of the wedding. She doesn’t know how to restrain herself, making eighth prince dislike her.”

Each of the first madam’s words carried a spite that people were unable to refute.

The corners of Qu Tang’er’s mouth twitched.

Madam certainly hit the nail on the head.

In this society where men had superiority, if a woman didn’t rely on a man, she was simply unable to survive. Futhermore, women who were married, yet couldn’t gain their husband’s favor had life as cheap as those of ants². Just look at her mother, the ninth madam. She was the living example. So what about marrying a high official? In this household, you didn’t even dare to breathe heavily, let alone mentioning about the status.

Depressing! Boring.

Translator’s notes: 

[1] Fu´ren is a respectful way to address one’s wife

[2] Life as cheap as those of ants is a Chinese idiom meaning anyone can trample on their life, like how ants have their life trampled easily