The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Yueqian wasn’t afraid of being seen unfavorably. She had always played the role of villain. If she were to play tricks with these people, how could she not see through their intentions? The only unfortunate thing was the villainess role they assigned her, one she couldn’t accept at the moment because she was no longer alone. She needed to create a good image for her husband and son. However, that didn’t mean she had to submit to being mistreated.

“Am I the one who misunderstood Noble Consort’s intentions? I just gave birth, my wounds haven’t fully healed, yet when I received Noble Consort’s invitation, I didn’t hesitate to come to this tea party, leaving my infant son alone in the manor with the servants. Am I the one who tried to misunderstand others? It’s you who misunderstood the other’s intention.”

Yueqian’s voice no longer held the soft tone from earlier. When the young court lady dared to raise her voice to draw attention, Yueqian didn’t hold back in her response.

“Look over there, isn’t that Furen Mu? Didn’t she just give birth? Yet she’s here at Noble Consort’s banquet already?”

“I heard that Noble Consort sent an invitation to the Mu manor, so Furen Mu had to come to maintain good relations.”

“Earlier, I heard that court lady was urging Furen Mu to hurry up! She was so careless.”

“That court lady should be punished. She’s just a mere court lady. How dare she give orders to a first-ranked furen?”

“Indeed, when comparing Noble Consort and First-Ranked Furen, aren’t their positions similar? With Furen Mu’s status, she could have refused the invitation. Only the Empress requires her respect.”

“That court lady really offended the wrong person. I heard both the Wang and the Emperor care a lot about Furen Mu’s recovery. They want her to take good care of her health. After all, she has a scheduled visit to the Hu Region for knowledge exchange, doesn’t she? If her recovery is delayed because of this banquet, Noble Consort might also face criticism.”

“I don’t think Noble Consort had any ill intentions. She probably just wanted to invite the Second Prince’s faction to celebrate this success.”

“Is that so? Didn’t Noble Consort once request a royal marriage to enter the Mu manor?”

As this conversation unfolded, many began to understand something. Some who were eavesdropping almost burst out laughing because they were on the Crown Prince’s side. The internal struggle within the Second Prince’s faction was entertaining to them. So, it was impossible for them to let this opportunity slip, especially on a day when Noble Consort Wei was making a significant move for the Second Prince’s faction.

“Actually, this event didn’t need to invite Furen Mu, but Noble Consort intentionally wanted to make things difficult. I’m not close to Furen Mu, but I know how challenging childbirth can be. Furen Mu just went through it and now has to come to this tea party. Could this be a slight act of revenge?” remarked one of the furens from the Crown Prince’s faction.

“I think inviting her was a way to torment Furen Mu. But... I mean no offense to Noble Consort, so I won’t say more.”

Such remarks, saying they won’t speak further after already casting doubt, only deepened suspicions. After returning home, many would likely discuss this conflict with their husbands. Being on the same side of the Second Prince, internal disputes should be avoided. Whether it was the Mu or Wei nobles, this quarrel needed to be resolved.

Back to Furen Mu and the young court lady, upon hearing Yueqian’s words, the court lady felt powerless. The murmurs from the crowd about her actions made her realize that she had lost this game and could no longer use it to handle Furen Mu. The young court lady’s expression changed to one of apology.

“Oh, I have made a mistake. I hope Furen Mu won’t hold it against me. A lowly court lady like me didn’t know that you just gave birth. Seeing your bright and beautiful face, I mistook you for a maiden. So please, Furen Mu, take your time walking.”

The court lady praised a few times before inviting Yueqian to proceed. She used her compliments to make her intentions seem like she was not a wicked person who wanted to bully others. However, would Yueqian let someone who dared to confront her leave so easily? That was not her nature.

“It’s good that you realize your mistake. So, punish yourself here. I will walk in on my own,” Yueqian smiled kindly.

She looked like a gracious goddess. Though she ordered the court lady to punish herself, it was a merciful punishment. While such an offense might warrant several dozen lashes, Furen Mu did not order such a punishment herself. She only wanted the young court lady to understand her mistake and be more cautious in the future.

“Furen Mu is too kind. How could that court lady not know that Furen Mu had just given birth?”

“I think so too. Who said Furen Mu was narrow-minded? Today, we see she’s not like the rumors at all.” Many began to comment on Yueqian’s decision.

Many admired her. Despite her high status, it wouldn’t have been wrong to order the court lady’s punishment, even if she was Noble Consort Wei’s court lady. As the First-Rank Furen, Yueqian had the right to do so. However, Furen Mu chose not to punish harshly, allowing the young court lady to punish herself instead.

But who would understand better than the young court lady? After a few words, she became the guilty young court lady. Wasn’t it just a request for Furen Mu to walk a bit faster earlier? Furen Mu not only walked slowly but also stopped to admire the flowers! Was this such a grave mistake?

As a court lady, she couldn’t say much more. All she could do was kneel and repeatedly knock her head on the ground in punishment. Yueqian didn’t even stay to see how many times the bright court lady had knocked her head. She simply walked forward slowly and steadily, behaving like the queen of this grand domain.

“Furen, the court lady hasn’t stopped knocking her head. I’m afraid...” Fan Yu whispered to Yueqian softly.

She feared that the court lady might cause more trouble for her furen. But Yueqian waved her hand dismissively, unconcerned. No matter what scene the court lady might create next, there were already witnesses.

Out of the corner of her eye, Yueqian saw the arrival of Consort Jia, who had heard her words from the start. If it were anyone else, she might not trust them, but if it were Consort Jia... Yueqian had full confidence in her fairness.

Yueqian didn’t believe Consort Jia would side with the wrongdoer, even if that person was someone she was close to. Especially with Noble Consort Wei, Consort Jia had shown clear disapproval from the beginning. This time, the wrongdoer wasn’t Yueqian but Noble Consort Wei. Given Consort Jia’s character, she wouldn’t ignore the issue if the young court lady dared to falsely accuse her.

“Let her do as she pleases. I’ve already told her to punish herself. If she thinks it’s appropriate to knock her head until she dies, that’s her choice,” Yueqian smiled faintly before turning away.

When the young court lady could no longer see Furen Mu, she began to cry loudly, drawing the attention of everyone around. This crafty court lady wanted to curry favor with the noble consort and become her close attendant.

She used her own pain to punish her master’s enemy, crying for mercy and lamenting her mistakes, all while knocking her head on the ground until it bled.

This scene, if someone who didn’t know the situation saw this, they would surely think she was being bullied. However, those who knew what had happened would be shocked and reconsider their view of the young court lady. Of course, the young court lady knew that people had already walked away, leaving only Furen Mu, who had just given birth and thus moved slower. That’s why she waited for Furen Mu to leave first. But she didn’t realize that there were still people aware of the situation, watching her deceptive act.

“Furen Mu, I was wrong. Please come back and forgive me.”

Thud!

“Furen Mu, I won’t be foolish next time. It’s my fault. Please don’t blame Noble Consort!”

Thud!

“Furen Mu, please forgive this lowly servant. I’ve realized my mistake now!”

Thud!

The sobs and the sound of her head hitting the ground continued. New arrivals were shocked, trying to grasp what mistake the noble consort’s court lady had made. They repeatedly heard Furen Mu’s name, which led to various speculations among the onlookers.

As time passed, more people became aware of the situation. Some stopped to watch, while others avoided the scene and went straight to the event. Meanwhile, as the young court lady drew more attention, a dignified figure of a lady appeared behind her. This made the onlookers quickly disperse.

Who didn’t know how strict the consort of the Second Prince was with the rules? She not only punished people within the Second Prince’s manor but also reprimanded young masters and young misses outside who broke the rules. She wouldn’t tolerate anyone doing despicable acts in front of her. Thus, many people tried to avoid this consort. It was said that even the consort of the Crown Prince was afraid of her!

“Furen Mu, I am just an ignorant court lady. Please forgive me. I have punished myself as ordered. Furen Mu, please quell your anger.”

The court lady’s voice continued to ring out, as if she was unaware of the looming danger. Consort Jia’s face darkened upon hearing the court lady’s words. It wasn’t hard to understand what the other party was hoping to achieve.

“What are you doing?” Consort Jia asked.

Her tone was icy, causing the young misses and furens to avoid her presence, though they still strained to listen to the conversation.

Of course, the young court lady didn’t know who was speaking to her. She believed her actions had drawn enough attention and curiosity. So, she continued with her plan, knocking her head once more before responding.

“Sob, sob. I am utterly ignorant. I didn’t know Furen Mu had just given birth, so I led her to the banquet without caution and walked too fast. Furen Mu rebuked and punished me for it.”The court lady explained, painting herself if she had been bullied. Although she didn’t lie a single word, she conveniently omitted key points, ensuring a misunderstanding.

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