Cold-faced Empress

Noticing Wei Lanling's embarrassment, Fu Siying gave a slight smile.

"The fact that Prince Ning, a man of such composure, would risk his life to save you in the water shows that he has a good impression of you. If you see him again in the future, you must never act so recklessly and without restraint as you did just now."

Wei Lanling readily agreed. She couldn't help but feel a secret joy and anticipation upon hearing Fu Siying's comment that Prince Ning had a good impression of her.

As they boarded the carriage, Fu Siying whispered to Wei Lanling, "You did well today. If you can climb the social ladder by marrying Prince Ning in the future, my Fu family will have to rely on you a lot."

Wei Lanling quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare."

Fu Siying chuckled: "What goes around comes around, what's there to be afraid of?"

Seeing Wei Lanling lower her head nervously, she smiled faintly and boarded the carriage.

She only dared to deceive Wei Lanling so brazenly because Wei Lanling was unfamiliar with the area. In truth, Ning Ruicheng was nothing but a vermin under the emperor's nose! A spoiled brat, he spent his days womanizing and committing misdeeds, and no one could do anything about him because he only dared to bully ordinary people. Compared to the true noble sons of the imperial family or aristocratic clans, Ning Ruicheng wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes.

However, this kind of trash is more than enough for Wei Lanling, which can be considered a blessing from Wei Lanling's ancestors!

On the way back to the Fu residence, Fu Siying got out of the carriage halfway and said, "Yunzhi, you and Lanling go back to the residence first. Qingyin and I will go and buy Lanling some new clothes and medicine to ward off the cold."

Wei Lanling was immediately flattered: "Cousin, no need, it's hot, falling into the water is nothing. I have clothes at home, no need to buy any!" She was really afraid of Fu Siying sending her clothes.

Upon hearing this, Fu Siying smiled gently and patted Wei Lanling's hand: "It's nothing troublesome, you don't need to belittle yourself. If I hadn't fallen, you wouldn't have fallen into the water with me. Your cousin has to make it up to you."

Knowing the real reason for falling into the water, Wei Lanling murmured in agreement, not daring to take the opportunity to act arrogantly: "Thank you, cousin."

"Hehe, it's alright, go ahead."

After watching the carriage leave, Fu Siying sent Qingyin to a clothing shop to buy Wei Lanling a nice outfit.

"Which pharmacy should I look for you at next?" Qingyin asked.

Fu Siying shook her head: "No need, I can buy the medicine faster than you. Let's go back to our residences separately."

Qingyin said with some concern, "Last time you went out of the manor alone, you encountered trouble from Prince Mu. I'm worried about you being alone."

Upon hearing Qingyin mention Prince Mu, Fu Siying's good mood of teasing Wei Lanling vanished instantly.

"I won't be that unlucky!" she said angrily, waving her hand and turning to leave. "I'm leaving."

"Miss!"

Fu Siying grew angrier the more she thought about it. She had suffered so much because of Mo Canglan! Not only was she injured, but she also had to deal with the ridicule and mockery of outsiders, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted. Given her vengeful nature, she naturally had to get revenge. But how to do it? She truly had no idea.

As a sharp sword for the emperor to implement new policies, Prince Mu held the power of life and death, becoming a deadly blade hanging over the heads of countless noble families. Even her father was afraid of Prince Mu's power, let alone her.

But wouldn't it make her seem too cowardly to just wait for Prince Mu to die alive?

With a heavy heart, Fu Siying went to several pharmacies one after another, buying one or two herbs from each pharmacy, and slowly amassed all the necessary medicinal materials.

On the way back home, I passed by a restaurant and happened to see a group of beggars waiting nearby.

Remembering the purpose of her previous visit to the local temple, Fu Siying stepped forward, beckoned the waiter out, and tossed him a piece of silver.