Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1361 - 1359: In a Dilemma

Old Madam Wu was infuriated by the arrogance of Wufu and her mother. After all, Nanny Liu was her trusted confidante, representing her own dignity, yet the other side dealt such a relentless blow, which was a direct affront to her.

She was a senior member of the Wu Family, and they dared to treat her this way. Did they completely disregard the Wu Family?

Old Madam Wu rapidly ran through the prayer beads in her hand, contemplating the entire journey of Nanny Liu and felt a surge of alarm within her.

If they disregarded the Wu Family, it meant they had no intention of returning to the Wu Family.

If they truly were a mother and daughter from a farming family without any foundation, not returning would be fine. The Wu Family had no shortage of people.

But clearly, this pair had a foundation, especially Wufu, who even at such a critical moment could secure the support of Princess Changping and that Miss Guan, showing that their relationship was not ordinary.

The threat from Princess Changping was merely a little trick for the inner house, but Miss Guan’s father was the Left Imperial Censor, which concerned the reputation of his son.

Old Madam Wu’s heart tightened, and she hurriedly called, "Go, see if the eldest master is home, if he is, ask him to come."

The maidservant hurriedly ran out.

Coincidentally, Wu Lihong had just returned to the residence and hadn’t reached the rear courtyard yet when he heard his mother’s summons and went over.

As soon as he entered the room, Wu Lihong pulled his collar and picked up the round fan on the Arhat bed to vigorously fan himself.

A little maid offered him tea, and Wu Lihong, noticing how charming the maid looked, pinched her small hand while taking the tea and praised, "Tao Hong is becoming more and more radiant!"

The maid named Tao Hong blushed and, noticing Old Madam Wu’s expression, quickly retreated.

As soon as she left, Old Madam Wu glared at her son angrily and said, "Do you even want to take the maids from my courtyard to warm your bed?"

Wu Lihong’s face was sheepish, and he laughed, "Mother, what are you saying? I was just joking with her."

Old Madam Wu coldly snorted.

Seeing his mother displeased, Wu Lihong coaxed her a bit and asked, "Who dared to upset you, mother? I’ll handle it for you!"

"Who else could it be but your own doing?" Old Madam Wu explained the situation and ended with a headache, "If it was someone else, it wouldn’t matter. Hong Er, I am just worried that those people might really go to the Guan Family and make trouble for you. What will happen to your reputation then?"

Wu Lihong’s face turned green, "That wretched girl, I’d like to see her try!"

"They have already declared that they have backing, so what wouldn’t they dare to do? As the saying goes, better safe than sorry, let alone that they already have grievances in their heart." Old Madam Wu, with a headache, said: "Look at who you have tangled with. If we bring them back, even if we give her the title of a second-wife consort, with such a large attitude and difficult to control, there will surely be chaos in the family, and she might even overshadow the main wife. Hong Er, whenever a concubine overshadows the main wife, it’s a sign of family discord."

"But you say leaving them outside like this, if they stir up trouble for you, really make life difficult, it’s not just you, the whole family might be doomed, and your brother’s career might also be affected. You see, this is simply a dilemma!"

Wu Lihong was also troubled, as the Changqing Residence demonstrated strong resolve, like a porcupine with no way to handle it.

"Now it seems that Madam Zhou is the one easier to approach; that girl is filial, as long as Madam Zhou is won over, that girl won’t act up!" commented Old Madam Wu, looking at her son with meaning.

Wu Lihong was stunned; did his mother mean for him to use his charm?