Chapter 1080 - Chapter 1080 Duke Chengens Thoughts

Chapter 1080 Duke Chengens Thoughts

Duke Chengen didnt know that Shao Wanrus painting outshone his, and he bought that maple-leave picture in vain.

After going back to his mansion, he headed for his study to appreciate the satisfactory painting again. To his great surprise, Madams maid stopped him, saying that his wife wanted him to come to the inner court first.

Duke Chengen, who had no idea what had happened, followed the old maid in. When he entered the door, his eyes immediately fell on the table his precious painting was right in the box on the table. For a moment, he had no clue of what was going on.

He entered the room. With his hands behind her back, he stepped to the table, looked at the painting, and turned back to ask in confusion, Whats wrong? You said you didnt want to see the paintings I bought, didnt you?

Is this your birthday gift for the Empress Dowager? asked Madam of Duke Chengen.

Duke Chengen turned around to sit beside her, nodded, and said with a smile, This painting is not bad, right? It matches the occasion with fancy ideas. Itll add glitters to the Empress Dowagers birthday. Moreover, the Emperor will feel grateful for her warm affection.

The more Duke Chengen thought about it, the more pleased and satisfied he became.

Youd better not give it to the Empress Dowager in public. It is not an unparalleled birthday gift. Madam of Duke Chengen waved her hand and said bluntly, Ruian Great Elder Princess and Princess Chen came over. Princess Chen also took out a painting that looked very similar to yours. It was even more exquisite. More than anything, she herself created the painting with maple leaves!

What? How how is that possible? Duke Chengen lifted his head in shock and was utterly flabbergasted.

Recently, he had been concentrating on looking for a suitable painting for the Empress Dowager. This maple-leaf painting was the best one he could find with the most fantastic idea. Before this, it had never entered his mind that maple leaves could be used to make a painting.

How could anyone else also get such an intriguing idea? In particular, it was Princess Chen. And she made it by herself. The Empress Dowager would prefer hers, for it required much more effort than his.

His Grace, its true. Our daughter-in-law and I had seen it, Madam of Duke Chengen reached out to rub her forehead and said helplessly.

Her husband was all right, but he was just too sweet-tempered and over-credulous. And he wasnt capable enough. Nevertheless, despite all of this, Madam of Duke Chengen thought it was no big deal as long as he was fine and didnt make any big trouble. Of course, it was better not to do anything shameful.

Since the Duke Chengens Mansion was the Empress Dowagers parents home, anything shameful they did would dishonor Her Majesty.

This painting will conflict with Princess Chens, and it cant compare with hers. Youd better not use it as a birthday gift, lest it should embarra.s.s you. Whats more, you are an elder. How can your gift resemble a juniors? You might as well let it go!

They had already known that Princess Chen would also send a maple-leaf painting even better than that in their mansion. Even if theirs looked better, Madam of Duke Chengen thought they had to give it up.

Elders ought to humor juniors a little, not to mention that it was Princess Chen. When others heard about it, they would only commend Duke Chengen for his generous and decent manner.

Princess Chen was newly married, and it was her first time picking up a birthday gift. If she wanted to curry favor with the Empress Dowager, she should try her best.

The Duke Chengens Mansion was the Empress Dowagers parents home. Since Her Majesty doted on Prince Chen, the Duke Chengens Mansion should do something to support Princess Chen. In any case, the Duke Chengens Mansion had to give way to Princess Chen on this matter.

Honestly, they could do nothing about it if they didnt know Princess Chen had also prepared a maple-leaf painting and accidentally presented a similar piece as hers. Now that they had learned about this, Madam of Duke Chengen felt it was inappropriate for them to pretend ignorance about this matter.

Is her painting similar to the one I found? Duke Chengen looked at his painting sadly and felt quite unconvinced. It was not easy for him to get such a painting, so he really didnt want to return it.

Of course, theyre alike, and hers is better. Your painting cant compare with that of Princess Chen. You bought the painting, so its far less meaningful than hers, Madam of Duke Chengen discouraged him mercilessly, making him feel his painting was worthless.

Duke Chengen felt so wronged because he highly valued the painting and felt a great yearning to send it to his sister. But since Madam of Duke Chengen said so, he couldnt ignore it. He lowered his head in low spirits and said, Since Princess Chen has a similar one, then forget it. I wont give it to the Empress Dowager!

Yet he thought the Empress Dowager would love to see such a gift.

The more Duke Chengen thought about it, the sadder he became. He felt all his hard work was for nothing and couldnt take it. With a peculiarly blank look, he looked toward the painting on the table, his heart throbbing. He felt reluctant to resign himself to defeat.

He appeared downcast, seemingly utterly disheartened. Helplessly, Madam of Duke Chengen rubbed the place between her eyebrows and said, But if you insist on giving it to her, there is a way!

What could I do? Duke Chengens spirits lifted. He sat up and looked at his aged wife with a severe countenance.

His wife could always come up with many brilliant ideas, while he was usually out of ideas. Sometimes, he had to ask his wife for advice.

If you stick to your opinion and are sure the Empress Dowager will like it, you can give it to her in private! Madam of Duke Chengen said helplessly, feeling that her husband looked increasingly like an obstinate child. If she didnt appease him today, he would stay depressed for several days.

He would be in low spirits, and it was not a good thing for old people to remain inert.

Could I? Duke Chengens eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly.

He didnt have to send it before the Emperor and officials, but he was confident that the Empress Dowager would like it. If he couldnt give it to his sister, he would feel bad about it.

Its okay, but you must make it clear Princess Chens painting is better and you shouldnt bring it to her. However, you cant help doing it because youre pretty sure shell like it. Madam of Duke Chengen reminded him.

Okay, okay, I know. Ill pack up and see Her Majesty in the Palace in a while. Duke Chengen nodded repeatedly. As long as he could send it out as his sisters birthday gift, he would be happy and wouldnt care about what he had to do and say.

He just wanted the Empress Dowager to see his good intention and feel happy about it.

Zhuozhuo, how did you know about the painting? asked Ruian Great Elder Princess. She had been surprised initially, but when she chewed over it, she was confused.

Shao Wanru suggested going to the Duke Chengens Mansion, and it was also Shao Wanru who took out a similar painting.

Grandma, I heard Duke Chengen got a painting similar to mine. So I specially asked you to help me inquire about it. If my painting wasnt as good as theirs, I should put it away and not present it to the Empress Dowager. Or, if Madam of Duke Chengen said anything improper about it, I wouldnt take it as a birthday gift either.

Shao Wanru lowered her head in embarra.s.sment and apologized with shame in her eyes, I didnt know what precisely would happen, so I didnt explain it to you in detail. Please forgive me, Grandma!

Ruian Great Elder Princess hated to see her granddaughter like this, so she waved her hand carelessly and said, Since youve married into the royal family, you cant share everything with me. Just tell me what you can say and keep those things you cant say to yourself. Theres no need for you to tell me some of Prince Chens things. You know, the royal family has many rules. After marrying into the Prince Chens Mansion, you should always look out for Prince Chen because youre his family.

When she said that, Ruian Great Elder Princess stopped and said steadily, No matter what you have done, I will stand on your side, but you dont have to tell me everything.

Shao Wanrus nose twitched, and she could hardly hold back her tears. In her previous life, she and her grandma had missed each other. In this life, her grandma gave her all her love.

She would protect her grandmother and all the people who loved her.

Grandma

Biting her lip and suppressing the sadness in her heart, Shao Wanru raised her head with tears but showed a smile. Grandma, dont worry. I know how to protect myself. More than that, Ill protect you and Haoer.

My little girl Ruian Great Elder Princess, a person of strong character, said with tears in her eyes, Little girl what are you talking about? I should protect you two. Your irresponsible mother made things as miserable as this. She left you two little children and died

Thinking of her deceased daughter, Ruian Great Elder Princess couldnt help but shed tears.

She had been angry with her daughter, but now her daughter made her heart ache: How could she die when she had old and young at home? Why didnt she know how to treasure her life?

Grandma, dont be upset. You have Haoer and me. We will live a good life. Shao Wanru comforted Ruian Great Elder Princess.

She reached out to pull her grandmothers sleeve and shook it gently, looking like a lovely and innocent little girl. Seeing that, Great Elder Princess felt a little less pain in her heart. Although her daughter was gone, her children were still with Ruian Great Elder Princess. For the sake of this pair of lovely grandchildren, she couldnt collapse.

She had to be their strong backing. Even if her granddaughter was Princess Chen and no longer needed her support, Ruian Great Elder Princess felt she must hang on.

You have you found out anything about the matter related to Shao Jing? Thinking of her daughter, Ruian Great Elder Princess suddenly remembered what Shao Wanru had mentioned, her face instantly turning solemn. If Shao Jing did it, I will never let him go.

Grandma, we have to investigate this matter. Without any concrete evidence, we cant make it clear. There is no hurry. said Shao Wanru.

She hoped that she could do these things by herself. Her grandma was aged and not good at disguising herself. After all of this was settled, she would tell her grandma everything.

She couldnt perturb her grandmother, let alone make her angry and worried. She had revealed something to her before, but it was because she had to get some information.

She would personally avenge her parents.

Her father died because of Shao Jing, who was also closely related to her mothers death. Madam Jiang, Madam of Marquis Xing, must have known the inside story.????w???ov?l*?o?

However, these things happened long ago, and it was not easy to find evidence. Shao Wanru would take it slow and push her enemies into the abyss of destruction step by step.

Grandma, Ill tell you after I find the truth. I need some scripts and paintings now. Can you find some for me? Shao Wanru, for fear that Ruian Great Elder Princess kept asking these things, hurriedly changed the topic and talked about the important thing she needed to do