Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 480: Revenge for Grandmother, Second Watch (3)_1

Chapter 480: Chapter 480: Revenge for Grandmother, Second Watch (3)_1

With that, she gestured to the seven- or eight-year-old small girl.

The girl obediently walked over, lifted her head, and fearfully looked at Cai Wei with her clear, large eyes.

Upon meeting her gaze, Cai Wei realized that she was the same girl who had dined with her upon her return. Possessing a pleasing appearance, she was just wonder who they might marry her off for an alliance.

"Princess, what exactly are you trying to do?"

With a limp, Du Yongqi picked up his daughter and vigilantly watched Cai Wei.

Cai Wei glanced at them, and asked coldly: "I’m here to offer you a chance to turn your lives around. If you choose to continue to live under her tyranny, then disregard my visit. But if you wish to stand up, break away from her oppression and manipulation, you’ll need to cooperate with me. I can assure you an escape from here and live a carefree life with food and clothing!"

The room fell silent, Miss Du Yue cautiously looked at her mother, hope twinkling in her eyes; Du Yongqi too looked at Lady Liao, his eyes filled with hopeful anticipation. Lady Liao turned pale, contemplated for a long time, then suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Cai Wei, her voice trembling: "Is it possible to achieve what the princess promises?"

Cai Wei responded firmly: "I will not break my promise!"

"Well, what does the princess want us to do?"

Like a valiant cutting off his wrist, Lady Liao made up her mind determinedly. She wanted to break away from Duke An’s mansion, to let her son and daughter stand tall in this world, and to ensure her granddaughter and newborn grandson live a life free from oppression!

"Old Lady, you don’t have to do anything. Just tell me everything about the past as it was..."

...

At night, Madam Wang, wife of Duke An, sat comfortably on the Empress’s couch in her Songhe Hall after having dinner with her grandchildren, enjoying the joy around her. Suddenly, a maid reported that Princess An Le had arrived.

"What is she doing here?"

Disgust emerged on Du Wanyue’s face: "Isn’t she here to flaunt her princess’s status!"

Madam Wang shot her a look and scolded, frustrated: "Shut your mouth! Remember, when you are less than others, no matter how you dislike it, you must learn to endure. You can talk about your likes and dislikes when you’re stronger than them!"

Reprimanded, Du Wanyue turned her head in indignation and didn’t look at Cai Wei who walked in gracefully.

"I wish the Old Madame well!"

Upon her entrance, Cai Wei saw that all of them were sitting on the chairs without intending to offer her the necessary courtesies, so she did not bother to be polite either. She casually greeted the Old Madame and before she could respond, Cai Wei found herself a chair and took a seat.

Although Madam Wang was displeased, she did not let it show on her face. She kept her smile and said, "Sister Wei, how do you find time to visit your grandmother today?"

Cai Wei laughed and said, "I have some private matters to discuss with grandmother, so I request the Old Lady to allow the sisters to leave for a little while."

Madam Wang smiled amiably: "Since Sister Wei has something to discuss with me, you all can go play in the courtyard for a while. Once we’re done, we’ll go and enjoy the opera together..."

The young masters and misses made their merry way out. As Du Wanyue past Cai Wei, she glared at her fiercely.

To such an opponent without any meaningful status, Cai Wei always paid no attention. So, Du Wanyue’s glare was, to Cai Wei, as insignificant as air.

"Sister Wei, whatever it is, just tell it straight to your grandmother!"

Madam Wang said to Cai Wei in a friendly and affable manner, reflecting a loving expression.

Cai Wei smiled and said, "Since the Old Lady is so straightforward, I won’t beat around the bush. I am here today not for anything else, but because there is some cash flow problem in my business recently. I want to borrow some money from the Old Lady for use, and I hope that the Old Lady will make it happen!"

Upon hearing that it was borrowing money, Madam Wang’s smile on her face froze. She wiped her mouth with her handkerchief for what seemed like a long time before she reluctantly said: "How much do you need to borrow?"

Cai Wei calmly replied: "Not much. 12,000 taels!"

"What? Twelve... are you saying... 12,000 taels?"

The Old Madame was taken aback, the hand holding the handkerchief trembled, and she couldn’t believe what she was hearing, as she stared at Cai Wei.

"Yes, 12,000 taels. I hope the Old Lady will not evade it."

Cai Wei said placidly.

"Ah——"

Coming back to her senses, Madame Wang let out a long sigh and said, "Sister Wei, in all fairness, I shouldn’t decline the first request from you, but the situation in the mansion is tough right now. Not to mention 12,000 taels, even 2,000 taels can’t be raised in a short time!"

Cai Wei raised her eyebrows, with a hint of a smile, said, "Since the mansion is in hardship, then I will not borrow from the mansion. Instead, I will ask directly from the Old Lady. Just give me the 12,000 taels for free."

Madam Wang was taken aback, and never expected Cai Wei to say such a brazen thing. After thinking for a long time, she said with a forced smile, "Are you joking, Sister Wei? Where am I going to find 12,000 taels of silver?"

Cai Wei let out a cold smile and said coolly, "Madam Wang, you have been in charge of the central distributions of the State Duke Mansion for many years. How can you not get hold of a mere 12,000 taels? Over the years, not to mention anything else, the money you spent on mistreating the concubines, illegitimate sons and daughters in the mansion alone probably exceeds 12,000 taels!"

"Shut up! Nonsense!"

The Old Lady was startled by Cai Wei’s words and reprimanded her loudly.

"You ignorant wench, how dare you make groundless accusations and slander elders? It seems you’ve grown bold, forgetting who you are with your Princess title!"