Cold-faced Empress

The pretext for this banquet was that Ji Xiangrong had done something wrong, and the Ji family wanted to apologize to Fu Siying, so Fu Siying naturally had to be present.

She concealed her face, dressed simply, and sat quietly in the seat of honor. Without much fanfare, her steady and powerful aura rebuked the countless merchants, each with their own agenda, who wanted to approach her and strike up a conversation.

After being ordered by her father to apologize to Fu Siying in public again, Ji Xiangrong walked out of her father's sight and glared resentfully at the high and mighty Fu Siying through the tree branches. Her expression was not enough to express how frustrated she was about to go crazy.

The old woman advised from the side, "Miss, you've already apologized, so don't think about this anymore. That's the future Princess Consort of Prince Mu. You must have heard how ruthless Prince Mu is. Master hosted this banquet tonight to apologize and appease the Prime Minister's family. You mustn't cause any more trouble."

Ji Xiangrong said irritably, "What trouble could I possibly cause!"

After a pause, Ji Xiangrong's gaze, which had been fixed on Fu Siying, suddenly shifted, and she asked in a low voice, "Do you think she wears a mask wherever she goes because she's too ugly to be seen by people?"

"You're overthinking it. To be betrothed to the Prince of Mu by the Emperor, one's appearance, while not exactly stunning, is certainly not ugly."

Ji Xiangrong had originally planned to use tricks to reveal Fu Siying's true appearance, but upon hearing this, she immediately abandoned the idea. That's right, if she were ugly, how could she receive Bai-gege's special attention? Perhaps removing her veil would actually make her stunningly beautiful.

The thought that Fu Siying was likely a beauty fueled Ji Xiangrong's anger. Even though Fu Siying was engaged, she couldn't quell her jealousy. She felt that as long as Fu Siying remained unmarried, she might compete with her for Bai Gege's affections. Moreover, she suspected Fu Siying might be an unfaithful and promiscuous woman who would seduce men even after marriage!

"Look at what she's wearing! She's nothing compared to the maids in our household!"

Unable to swallow her resentment, Ji Xiangrong could only vent her anger.

After exchanging many words, the master and servant turned to return to the banquet hall, only to find a member of the Fu family standing silently behind them like a ghost.

Ji Xiangrong was greatly surprised.

Oh no, when did this person appear here? How much did they overhear? Will they repeat everything she said to Fu Siying?!

After the initial shock subsided, the old woman quickly tried to make amends: "Miss, is there anything you need? Just tell the servants nearby."

The woman standing in front of these two was none other than Fu Fangwei, whose expression was indifferent!

Fu Fangwei looked down on these merchants even more. Hearing the old woman's words, she said with an arrogant expression, "Miss Ji, I heard your insults to my sister just now. If my sister knew that the person who apologized to her just a moment ago was now cursing and humiliating her behind her back, I really can't guess how she would react."

This was undoubtedly a blatant threat. Filled with regret, Ji Xiangrong gritted her teeth and asked, "Miss Fu, what do you want?"

Fu Fangwei smiled dismissively: "I am not my sister, and I have no intention of doing anything to Miss Ji. I have come to see Miss Ji today simply to tell you something."

"What is it?" Ji Xiangrong asked warily.

"It's related to my sister. It's far away, and the news from the capital hasn't reached Pingcheng yet," Fu Fangwei said, her beautiful face concealing her jealousy. "She requested to break off the engagement, and the Emperor and Prince Mu have already agreed to dissolve it."

"What?!" Ji Xiangrong exclaimed in shock, "She broke off the engagement!"

Fu Fangwei glanced in Fu Siying's direction: "Are you trying to lure my sister here?"

Ji Xiangrong hurriedly covered her mouth, her wide-open eyes looking as if she had seen a ghost in the night.

After a long silence, he asked, "Why are you telling me all this?"

"It's nothing. I just saw that Miss Ji and Young Master Zhiyu have a very close relationship, so I wanted to give Miss Ji a heads-up. After all, even before my sister's engagement was dissolved, she was always secretly flirting with Young Master Zhiyu. And now that the engagement is dissolved, she even made a special trip to Qianping City this Ghost Festival to visit Young Master Zhiyu's parents. Miss Ji should be able to see what she's thinking, right?"

Ji Xiangrong, who was stunned by Fu Fangwei's words, thought for a few moments before suddenly realizing what was happening!