diskusbooks Chapter 289 Her friends turned against each other because of her (1)
Chapter 289 Her friends turned against each other because of her (1)
[The new world is an ancient one. You are a servant born into a noble family, and have served the matriarch since childhood.]
Bai Ruofu entered a new world.
An alternate dynasty—the Zhu Dynasty.
Wu'anhou Mansion.
Bai Ruofu's father was the deputy general of the late Marquis of Wu'an.
He risked his life to save Marquis Wu'an when he was in danger.
Marquis Wu'an, moved by his loyalty, sent his orphaned daughter, Bai Ruofu, to his wife.
Bai Ruofu thus became the old lady's maid, and the old lady truly loved her like a daughter.
Because the old lady only had one legitimate son, who was named the heir apparent, and she disliked illegitimate daughters, she showed more genuine affection for Bai Ruofu, the maid.
Bai Ruofu and Prince Jiang Chixing can be considered childhood sweethearts.
However, she was a maid.
It's impossible to say "childhood sweethearts"; one can only say that he served Jiang Chixing from a young age.
Jiang Chixing is getting older.
Lady Wu'an, the wife of the Marquis of Wu'an, also became "Old Lady".
He intended to betroth Bai Ruofu to Jiang Chixing as a concubine.
Jiang Chixing has not yet married a wife, so this matter has not been made public for the time being.
But everyone in the household knew that Bai Ruofu was the designated concubine.
This matter must not be leaked.
If a girl from a wealthy family knew that Jiang Chixing had a concubine he had grown up with, who was a gift from the old lady, she would not be willing to marry him.
"The old lady bestows a noble concubine," meaning that such a concubine cannot be beaten or scolded at will, and sometimes one may even have to be mindful of her mood.
The mistress of the house would not like it.
But somehow, this matter got out.
The woman's family, who were about to be engaged to Jiang Chixing, directly declined the marriage proposal.
The old lady was so angry that she barely ate for several days.
Since the news had reached the woman's family, it spread throughout the capital of the Zhu Dynasty.
Girls from good families who have received proper upbringing will not marry into this family unless something unexpected happens.
The old lady was worried that Jiang Chixing's marriage would be delayed.
The only option is to start with Bai Ruofu.
Although Bai Ruofu was someone she watched grow up.
But when it came to her son's interests, Bai Ruofu still had to give in.
That day, the old lady called Bai Ruofu over.
Ask her if she would be willing to marry her nephew from her maternal family.
The old lady's family home is quite far from the capital.
After Bai Ruofu married into the family, it was almost impossible for her to come back.
Although she will never see Jiang Chixing again, the old lady's guilt towards her will ensure that she lives a peaceful life for the rest of her days.
Bai Ruofu knew that her identity was vastly different from Jiang Chixing's.
And the old lady has already been good enough to her.
She couldn't put the old lady in a difficult position.
Just as she was about to agree to the marriage, Jiang Chixing suddenly burst in, knelt beside her, straightened his back, and said to the old lady, "Mother, I beg you, don't send Afu away, I... I can't live without Afu..."
In Jiang Chixing's heart, Bai Ruofu was his childhood sweetheart.
The phrase "childhood sweethearts" carries a profound meaning.
It's about watching the tides rise and fall together, about mutual appreciation, and about the heartfelt joy felt for each other's even the smallest progress...
The old lady was so angry she could hardly breathe!
No matter how much he dotes on Bai Ruofu, she can only ever be a concubine!
If she gets in the way of the mistress, she won't even be able to become a concubine, let alone a maidservant!
In the Zhu Dynasty, your birth determined your status!
Bai Ruofu was grateful for the old lady's kindness in raising her, and even though she also had feelings for Jiang Chixing, she said, "Old lady! This servant is willing to marry! This servant... this servant saw the young master from afar, and... fell in love with him at first sight..."