Cold-faced Empress

"What are you saying, Third Aunt? I'm just a junior, how dare I argue with you aunts?" Fu Siying said calmly, with an icy demeanor that made her seem unapproachable.

Third Madam Zhao looked at Madam Li with a slightly embarrassed expression.

Li immediately pretended to lower her head and drink tea to avoid her younger brother and sister-in-law's gaze.

Because Fu Qing was an adopted son of the main family, Li Shi never acted like the eldest sister-in-law in front of her two sisters-in-law. Instead, she always treated him with great care, afraid of causing trouble for her husband.

I never imagined that one day I would be able to give my two sisters-in-law a hard time, even though I was doing it under the guise of my daughter.

Noticing her mother's pretense, Fu Siying's lips curled slightly, and her gaze toward her two aunts became even more disdainful.

What, do you still want to use the Fu family to protect your own family, just like in your previous life, and get something for nothing?

She was determined to make her high and mighty second aunt bleed out of her wits today!

Third Madam Zhao continued to smile and say nice things, explaining to Fu Siying in detail all the benefits her family had in hosting the celebratory banquet for her.

"Siying, the family's arrangement to hold a celebratory banquet for your engagement is entirely beneficial. If you have any concerns, feel free to speak up. Your third aunt and second aunt will definitely take care of them for you."

Since that's the case, don't blame Fu Siying for being impolite.

Fu Siying gave a slightly embarrassed smile and said, "Of course I would be more than happy if my family were to host a celebratory banquet. To be honest, I do have some concerns and need your help."

Upon hearing that there was hope, the Third Madam hurriedly asked Fu Siying to speak.

Fu Siying remained unfazed: "To be honest, it's just that my family's wealth is not as abundant as ours. If we're going to hold a celebratory banquet, all the expenses will have to be covered by our family."

After speaking, he looked at his two aunts with a guilty expression, but made no attempt to hide the expectation in his eyes.

Since it involved money, the third wife naturally couldn't make up her mind and looked at her second sister-in-law, Zhang, with a sense of unease.

Fu Siying noticed that her second aunt suddenly gripped the handrail tightly, her knuckles turning white.

The second wife stared at Fu Siying, but when she spoke again, she addressed Li Shi with a cold tone: "After all, this is Siying's engagement celebration banquet. It's not right for the eldest sister-in-law's family not to contribute a single penny, is it?"

The second wife's eyes flashed with venom. Just as Madam Li was about to speak, Fu Siying interrupted, "To avoid making a fool of myself in front of my second aunt, the reason my father and mother aren't holding a celebratory banquet for me is because they're short of money. If my second aunt thinks it's too expensive and not worth it, then it's fine if we don't hold the banquet."

After she finished speaking, the second wife stared at her for a long time, until the steam in the teacup stopped rising, before she said with a stiff, cold laugh, "Since your family is in such dire straits, it is only right that our family lends a hand!"

Even a short sentence carries a ruthless tone.

But as soon as the second madam finished speaking, Fu Siying clapped her hands again: "Oh, and also, my father, mother, sister, brother and I, our clothes and attire must be completely new from head to toe. In order to match the status of our family, they must be the most novel and unique styles in the capital. Tsk, it will cost a lot to change just one set for each person, at least... one thousand taels."

She held up one finger, still looking at the second madam with expectant eyes.

Upon hearing that it would cost a thousand taels, the second wife's jaw tightened, and she hesitated to respond.

Fu Siying looked distressed: "Without suitable attire, my niece dares not show her face, for fear of bringing shame to the family and Prince Mu. Alas, it is indeed better not to hold this celebratory banquet."

The moment she mentioned Prince Mu, the Second Madam's eyes flashed.