Empress Gu had made a concession, no longer forcing Mei Wanying to marry.
But still, she couldn't rest easy, so she had left Mrs. Gu by Mei Wanying's side.
The official reason given was to have an extra person to serve her and ease her burdens.
But anyone in the know understood that this woman was Empress Gu's spy, and Mei Wanying's every move was now under constant watch.
Being watched all day long, Mei Wanying was already simmering with resentment. Mrs. Gu's lecture was the spark that finally set her off.
"This is the Mei family. If you've come here to throw your weight around and act like the mistress of the house, then leave immediately! This humble home is too small to accommodate a personage as great as you!"
"And I wasn't wrong. The people from the Capital City who contact you are only doing it to curry favor with His Highness, are they not?"
Mei Wanying reiterated, "This is the Mei family. If you can't figure out who the master is, then you'd best get out."
