Chapter 381: Chapter 373: Reprimand

The concubine just held Dong Boyun in her arms, without saying a few words, when Mr. Dong Sr. arrived.

Speaking of it, Mr. Dong Sr. had always doted on his concubine’s daughter; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy for Dong Boyun to notice the Wang Family, have people inquire about them, and decide on that engagement.

However, now was the crucial moment, and the Dong family had been declining over the years. Mr. Dong Sr. had no choice; with his sister failing the exams, he could only try his luck with the Crown Prince.

The task assigned by the Eldest Prince was not accomplished, and Mr. Dong Sr. received a sour face from the Eldest Prince. When he returned to the mansion, he was naturally in a bad mood. Hearing his younger daughter returned, he hurried over but saw two people crying as soon as he entered, making his expression look unpleasant as well.

“I heard you had a miscarriage. Why didn’t you rest well at the mansion and returned impulsively? How does that look to them over there?” Ultimately, having his daughter miscarried, Mr. Dong Sr. felt guilt toward her.

“Father, don’t worry. Given my condition, no matter what I do at the Wang family, they won’t treat me kindly. I came back today just to see the concubine and make sure she’s well in the mansion, then I’ll be at ease. The concubine, after all, is father’s woman. In the backyard, besides father, she has no one else to rely on. I beseech father to treat her better in the future.”

“What kind of talk is this?” Mr. Dong Sr. sat down, “You’ve become more unruly since you married, speaking like this to your father. Where did all the etiquette you learned go? Your concubine is part of this mansion; who dares bully her? And if you show ambition, your concubine can hold her head high in this mansion.”

Dong Boyun’s face flashed with sarcasm, “Now that I don’t even have my child, does father still think I haven’t done enough? The Dingyuan Marquis already knows I tampered with things, and soon enough, they’ll trace it back to father. Father should think of ways to explain to the Dingyuan Marquis. I understand father is devoted to the Dong Mansion’s well-being, but he used the wrong approach. I cannot comprehend how harming a woman benefits the Eldest Prince. I know I’m just a woman in the household; father doesn’t bother to explain much to me. But the things you do, clearly meant for the court, have invaded the household; does that make any sense?”

“Impudence! Who gave you the authority to speak to me this way?” Mr. Dong Sr. angrily slammed his hand on the table.

“Father need not be so furious with me, since I couldn’t accomplish what father entrusted. But soon, my elder sister will join the Prince Mansion, and with this connection, father’s relationship with the Eldest Prince will be secure. In the future, father can proudly associate with my sister and pretend to have never had a daughter like me.” Dong Boyun said, rising to her feet to bow deeply to Mr. Dong Sr.

Her actions dissipated the anger from Mr. Dong Sr., leaving him uneasy—after all, wasn’t she the daughter he cherished since childhood? He glanced at the woman sitting beside him, who was also the woman he treasured. She was staring at him with red eyes, filled with pleading.

Mr. Dong Sr.’s heart softened, “Second girl, father knows you harbor grievances, but father had no choice. The Eldest Prince came to father; how could father refuse? Now that things have come to this, like you said, the Dingyuan Marquis is suspicious of us. Where the Eldest Prince stands in the future is uncertain; for now, our family has offended the Dingyuan Marquis, and we are in a difficult position. Father admits wrongdoing to you; if our Dong Mansion improves in the future, father will not forget what you’ve done.”

Dong Boyun’s eyes reddened, “Father, I understand; you need not say more. It’s the daughter who’s incompetent. The daughter also does not expect father to be truly kind in the future. As the daughter mentioned, she’s only concerned about the concubine, asks father to take care of himself and the concubine, and the daughter will be at ease.”

This tone evidently sounded like last words; in frustration, Mr. Dong stood up without more to say, waved his sleeves, and left.

Dong Boyun wiped her tears, “Concubine doesn’t have to be sad; the daughter is not seeking death, just entering monastic life, and days will be peaceful. Moreover, it’s uncertain whether matters with the Eldest Prince will succeed. If not, the daughter won’t be involved or affected, continuing to live an honest life. Doesn’t the concubine think this is good?”

“You child, what should I say to you?” Dong Boyun stayed held by the concubine, knowing she’d come around.

After sitting for a while, someone sent over by Mrs. Dong quickly arrived once Mr. Dong Sr. left, stating they were to send the second girl back.

Dong Boyun didn’t say much nor did she make things difficult for the servants, who breathed a sigh of relief. When Dong Boyun returned to the Prince Mansion, she learned Mrs. Wang Sr. had summoned her.

What’s destined to come will come and is unavoidable. Dong Boyun came to Mrs. Wang Sr.’s side, who looked at her complexly.

“Mother summoned me, certainly to ask about the matter between husband and me, correct?” Dong Boyun spoke proactively seeing the mother-in-law silent after sitting down.

Mrs. Wang Sr. nodded, then shook her head, “I’m unclear about what’s between you two. But, it’s critical not to neglect your child. Now that you’ve miscarried, you should rest in bed; future pregnancies shouldn’t harm the body. It’s unreasonable to act on anger and ignore your condition. I can’t comprehend issues between you two, but our Wang family is not a harsh one. If you feel wronged, you can tell me, and I’ll talk to Brother Wen.”

Dong Boyun lowered her head, suppressing her tears. With such a mother-in-law, it felt a blessing over lifetimes, yet she hadn’t treasured it. She knew regret was futile; the incident occurred, contemplating it would only amplify her pain.

Dong Boyun got up, moved to the center, and kneeled. Mrs. Wang Sr., seeing her action, was slightly surprised, maintaining her demeanor, watching thoughtfully, wondering what the daughter-in-law intended.

Dong Boyun had made up her mind.

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