Cold-faced Empress

Jinxiang Tower was frequented by dignitaries from the capital, and Fu Siying encountered many familiar faces as she left. Regardless of whether they were of the same generation or age, they all exchanged pleasantries with her, and most of them ended by inviting her to gatherings, outings, or banquets.

Before the Qixi Palace Banquet, Fu Siying was at most admired and followed by her peers, but after the banquet, she became a highly sought-after figure in the capital.

Fu Siying did not refuse these social obligations.

She needs to make many friends and build good relationships so that her family's reputation and status can gradually rise and become a solid dam that can withstand the impact of any flood.

Her and Yunzhi Rongchen's dazzling performance at the palace banquet was just the first step!

Surrounded by admirers, Fu Siying smiled sweetly and responded to everyone. After she left Jinxiang Tower, the group of young talents on the second floor, who had only dared to watch from afar, turned and entered the private room with exclamations of amazement.

"As expected of Miss Fu, she truly possesses extraordinary bearing and stands out from the crowd!"

"I've heard that Miss Fu is highly regarded and appreciated by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. The Emperor even publicly praised her as 'one of a kind'."

"Miss Fu interpreted the Empress Dowager's dream and revealed the principle of 'not being bound by old rules and valuing talent,' which is truly a blessing for us poor scholars. I never imagined that there was such a talented and beautiful woman in the world!"

Lang Junsong stood to the side, beaming with pride. As he pushed open the door and entered, he declared loudly, "I told you long ago, Miss Fu is no ordinary woman!"

Upon entering, seeing the only two people who hadn't gone out to watch the excitement, he smiled and asked, "Young Master Zhiyu and Young Master He are indeed refined scholars; even Miss Fu couldn't attract you two."

He Changyi, sitting stiffly at the table, gave a dry laugh. Watching his friends gossip about Fu Siying, he pursed his lips and looked gloomy.

She was indeed no ordinary woman; though of noble birth, she valued those from humble backgrounds. He couldn't understand why, even though they had known each other for so long, and he should have seized the opportunity to gain her favor and support, their relationship had ended up in such a stalemate!

Standing by the window overlooking the street, Bai Qingyu watched Fu Siying board the carriage and leave, her eyes filled with a hint of appreciation and warmth that went unseen by others.

I still couldn't see her true face; all I could see was her jet-black hair and fair complexion.

He hadn't cared what she looked like, but suddenly, he really wanted to see her face. Because she was indeed... an extraordinary woman.

He turned around, smiled faintly, and sat down: "Today is a celebratory banquet for Brother He's appointment as the Registrar of the Prefectural Government. We will drink first as a sign of our respect, wishing Brother He a smooth career and the fulfillment of his ambitions!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a chorus of congratulations filled the elegant room.

When Fu Siying returned to the mansion, a servant came back looking travel-worn and anxious.

"I've met the eldest lady."

Fu Siying nodded. She recognized the servant as a young servant from the outer courtyard of the mansion, who usually ran errands for her father and mother.

He hadn't paid much attention at first, but then he noticed a servant requesting an audience with the lady. A moment later, Lady Li appeared and summoned the servant into the hall to explain in detail.

Li also called Fu Siying to join them.

"Mom, what's the matter?"

Li said in a low voice, "Didn't you say before that you wanted me to send someone to investigate the Wei family?"

"Hmm, there are results?" Fu Siying asked curiously.

Li nodded: "The person just got back. Perfect, you can listen in too."

Fu Siying narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at the servant who had been sent by her mother to investigate the Wei family.

The servant bowed and said, "Madam, I went to Ye City to investigate secretly for three days and confirmed the facts before returning to report to you. I hope you will not doubt what I have said."

Ok?

Fu Siying and Li Shi exchanged a glance.

This was said as if some earth-shattering secret had been uncovered.