Cold-faced Empress

Thinking about the character and family background of Young Master Zhiyu, Madam Li became more and more satisfied.

Fu Siying interrupted her mother's reverie: "Mother, we came to Pingcheng to worship our ancestors for the Ghost Festival. Please don't think about these things, okay? I'm still sick and have an injured foot. I really don't have time to think about what you're saying."

At that moment, Haruno came in carrying some items, including a small medicine bottle.

"Madam, Miss, this is what Young Master Zhiyu asked me to treat Miss's foot injury."

Madam Li accepted the medicine bottle with a smile, and once again spoke highly of Bai Qingyu: "How considerate. Look, she can take care of you even without showing her face."

Upon hearing this, Qingyin suddenly asked, "He didn't show his face? Madam, didn't Young Master Zhiyu come in just now? I saw Young Master Zhiyu leaving from the doorway from afar and thought he had just seen Madam and Miss, but forgot to give them the medicine."

Fu Siying and her mother stared at each other in stunned silence.

After a long while, Fu Siying covered her head in annoyance: "Mom, look at what nonsense you just said. This isn't our own home anymore, remember to be careful with your words."

Li Shi disagreed: "It's alright, I think it's a good thing. The fact that he doesn't dare to show his face shows that he has some feelings for you."

After saying that, he raised an eyebrow and smiled at Fu Siying playfully.

Fu Siying said helplessly, "Please stop talking nonsense."

With the Prime Minister's arrival in Pingcheng, the Bai family received a steady stream of officials and merchants from all walks of life. As the welcoming banquet approached, the Bai family acted as if their eldest son were getting married, with carriages and horses arriving in droves outside the mansion and guests filling the house.

Fu Siying ordered Qingyin to buy a beaded veil. After changing the veil, the beaded veil covered her face from her forehead to below, vaguely concealing her entire face while still allowing her to see. It was very useful.

Although wearing a veil and beaded curtain alone was rather conspicuous, her current status was still that of the future Princess Mu. Given her unique position, it was perfectly understandable that she didn't want outsiders to see her face. No one could criticize her; on the contrary, they had to praise her for her restraint and prudence.

The welcoming banquet was nothing more than a gathering where everyone rushed to curry favor with Prime Minister Fu. Fu Siying, Yunzhi, and Rongchen calmly enjoyed the delicious food, too lazy to socialize or mingle with the people from Pingcheng.

The family members also had to deal with countless formalities. Fu Fangwei wanted to emulate Fu Siying's aloofness, but her father, Fu Shi, and her mother, Madam Zhang, seemed to have developed a competitive spirit, constantly trying to get Fu Fangwei to befriend this person and that person in Pingcheng, making it impossible for Fu Fangwei to have peace of mind!

Even Yunzhi noticed something strange.

Yunzhi nudged Fu Siying's arm: "Sister, shouldn't the main family members sit on the sidelines with cold faces and pretend to be aloof? Why are you suddenly acting out of character and making so many acquaintances?"

Fu Siying smiled with a hint of sarcasm: "Of course, I don't want to follow in my father's footsteps anymore."

The family doesn't even consider that they have neither power nor wealth. Besides the fact that they are related to the prime minister, what else is attractive about them?

As she was talking to Yunzhi, she suddenly heard a woman's voice that was clearly hostile.

"I have long admired Miss Fu's reputation, and seeing her today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved!"

A sidelong glance revealed a beautiful but arrogant young woman. The young woman stared directly at her with a defiant gaze, her expression filled with inquiry and defiance.

Fu Siying had no idea who this young woman was. She glanced at her briefly before looking away without saying a word.

Ha, what kind of poor young lady has heard so much about her reputation, and yet she dares to barge in front of her just because she's heard so much?

Did you think she was kind-hearted and would be like Bai Qingyu, giving face to everyone?

Realizing that Fu Siying had noticed her but hadn't responded at all, the young woman's face stiffened, and her expression immediately turned sour.

Those who happened to witness this scene felt embarrassed for the young woman. Miss Fu was the future Princess Consort of Mu, and Miss Ji was just blindly rushing forward; it was only natural that she was met with indifference.

Miss Ji gritted her teeth secretly, refusing to easily admit defeat. However, no matter how many words she said, Fu Siying simply ignored her completely, displaying extreme arrogance.

"Humph!"

Finally, Miss Ji snorted coldly and turned away.