Chapter 325 - 130: Not an Arrogant and Domineering Little Sprite 2

Chapter 325: Chapter 130: Not an Arrogant and Domineering Little Sprite 2

Madam Ding Nanbo was on pins and needles. She hadn’t expected Yun Zhao to be so blunt; she was so taken aback she didn’t know how to respond.

After an awkward laugh, Madam Ding Nanbo said, "In the past, the Concubine lived in Nanyu, so it was certainly difficult to meet. Thankfully, now that you are in the palace, seeing you is much easier."

Madam Song found such shameless words to be a real eye-opener. ’Then again,’ she thought, ’what kind of pride would a woman willing to become a second wife even have?’

"Madam, what you’ve just said isn’t quite right. After all, Qing Han is very close with her maternal family. They see each other nearly every year, if not more," Madam Song said, her expression stern.

Madam Ding Nanbo hadn’t expected Madam Song to attack her so directly. Even with her thick skin, she was struggling to maintain her composure. "Madam Song, regarding the matter between my sister and the Concubine... how could I, her maternal aunt, possibly interfere? Besides, there were some things I only found out about much later."

"Since you found it inappropriate to interfere in the past, Madam, it will surely be inappropriate for you to interfere in the future. The Song Family would never wish to trouble you."

Song Yunzhao almost laughed out loud when she heard that. ’Madam Song is truly impressive,’ she thought. ’Her words are so satisfyingly blunt.’

Sure enough, the smile faltered on Madam Ding Nanbo’s face. "Madam Song, it’s as I said. In the past, the distance made things impossible. Now that we are all in the Capital City, things are naturally different."

"There’s something I don’t quite understand about that, Madam. If being in the Capital City makes things different, then why didn’t you visit Yun Zhao after she first arrived?" Madam Song recalled how this woman had acted so high and mighty, and how her own daughter, Ye Xi, had been mistreated at the Dingnan Bo Mansion. It was an insult she could never just let go.

’Who does she think she is, looking down on us?’

At the time, she couldn’t demand justice. The Song Family was in no position to openly confront the Dingnan Bo Mansion, and she had to protect her daughter’s reputation. She had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill in silence. But things were different now.

’The tables have turned, and now it’s our day.’

"Madam Song, what do you mean by that?" Madam Ding Nanbo’s face fell. She had deliberately humbled herself to reconcile, not to let others walk all over her.

"You know perfectly well what I mean, Madam. Why force me to say it out loud?" Madam Song sneered.

Madam Ding Nanbo’s expression was grim. She had assumed that out of respect for the ties between their families, Madam Song would at least show her some basic courtesy. She never imagined she would be so ruthless, leaving her in an impossible position.

At this, Madam Ding Nanbo decided to ignore Madam Song. She turned to Song Yunzhao, her eyes welling with tears. "I know you still remember what happened when you first came to the Capital," she began. "But at the time, I did ask my sister why she hadn’t brought you to visit. My sister told me you were unwell and couldn’t go out, so I assumed it was more important for you to rest. How could I have asked you to travel? If I had only known about the rift between you and your mother, I would never have made such assumptions."

Song Yunzhao wasn’t the least bit surprised to hear Madam Ding Nanbo shift all the blame onto Mrs. Cai. She looked at the woman and said, "Since you were unaware, Madam, I cannot blame you."

Madam Ding Nanbo was overjoyed. A wave of relief washed over her as she continued, "I know my sister was in the wrong. Her unfairness broke the Concubine’s heart. But at the end of the day, they are mother and daughter—how can they hold a grudge? I thought that since so much time has passed and my sister is truly repentant, I would come to you and put in a good word for her."

Song Yunzhao looked at Madam Ding Nanbo. "I hear you have a wonderful relationship with Ding Nan Bo’s eldest daughter by his first wife. There is just one thing I don’t understand. If your mother-daughter bond is so strong, why weren’t you even given a seat of honor at Miss Chu’s wedding?"

’What kind of person was Chu Yuying? Domineering and selfish. In the novel, she was merciless in her attacks on the original owner of this body. How could someone like that have any real affection for a stepmother? The story about their wonderful mother-daughter relationship was just something Madam Ding Nanbo spread around to maintain her reputation.’

This time, the smile completely vanished from Madam Ding Nanbo’s face. From Yunzhao’s tone, she knew this visit was probably a waste of time. Suppressing her anger, she said, "I happened to be ill right then. It wouldn’t have been right to pass my sickness on to the bride and groom."

"How truly unfortunate," Song Yunzhao said with a sigh, her eyes fixed on Madam Ding Nanbo. "Speaking of which, Miss Chu married into the Marquis Yongjia Mansion, so it’s not as if we won’t have a chance to meet. I heard from Song Qinghan that you and Miss Chu are as close as mother and daughter. When I see her, I’ll be sure to congratulate her. It’s rather sad, isn’t it? My own mother and I are related by blood, yet our bond is weaker than your relationship with Miss Chu. It truly makes one sigh."