Cold-faced Empress

Lang Junsong repeatedly agreed.

No wonder! No wonder she dared to cause trouble in the Prince Mu's mansion. It turns out that Miss Fu, who is engaged to Prince Mu, is actually going to the engagement banquet today!

Then why did you say anything to him about resisting the tyranny of Prince Mu?!

In an instant, Lang Junsong's hard-won ambitions were dealt a blow.

Fu Siying smiled: "There's no need to be nervous. My appreciation for you has nothing to do with anyone else. Don't waste this opportunity."

Looking into Fu Siying's sincere eyes, Lang Junsong took a deep breath and nodded emphatically: "I will certainly not disappoint Miss's kindness!"

Osmanthus blossoms are everywhere in Nanshan, filling the air with their intoxicating fragrance. The family's villa, built halfway up Nanshan, offers a superb view overlooking the beautiful mountains and forests and the imperial city.

Fu Siying and her family entered the villa and first went to pay their respects to Madam Fu.

While the servants were announcing the arrival, everyone carefully tidied their clothes.

Fu Siying deliberately glanced at Wei Lanling out of the corner of her eye. Seeing Wei Lanling carefully protecting the pouch at her waist, she couldn't help but sneer.

Knowing what was in that bag, Fu Siying naturally had to take action.

She stepped forward and said, "Cousin, this hanging bag is really exquisite. Let me take a look."

Wei Lanling was startled, her face showing panic and embarrassment: "This, this is just crude craftsmanship, it's not worthy of my cousin's approval."

"You're so modest, but I think you're perfectly fine."

As Fu Siying spoke, she reached out and hooked the pouch at Wei Lanling's waist, then pulled it sharply into her hand.

Smiling, she tied the hanging bag around her waist and praised, "How beautiful! It's just as good as the craftsmanship of the Immortal Brocade Robe Shop."

Wei Lanling gave a dry laugh, showing no joy at Fu Siying's rare praise, but rather only disappointment.

Before Wei Lanling could ask Fu Siying for the pocket again, a servant announced that the old lady had invited them in. Prime Minister Fu and Madam Li immediately and cautiously led their family members in quietly.

"Your mother, your son, along with his wife and daughter, comes to pay his respects."

"Greetings to grandma."

Sitting in the main seat, Old Madam Fu, with her gray hair and eyes full of vicissitudes, said indifferently, "No need for formalities, please sit down."

Madam Fu didn't have a deep affection for her adopted son, Fu Qing. After all, she became pregnant shortly after bringing the infant Fu Qing back to the manor, thus fulfilling Fu Qing's purpose as a child progenitor. Instead of sending Fu Qing away, she raised him as "Young Master" and "Master" among the servants, which was more than enough for the main family.

Fu Qing was also self-aware, so after he entered officialdom and got married, he naturally separated from his family and established his own household. He always kept a low profile and never dared to compare himself with the real Fu family.

Fu Siying sat at the lower end of the table with her younger sister and brother. Looking up, she saw her second uncle's family and her third uncle's family in front of her.

As soon as she sat down, Fu Fangrui said sarcastically, "Ha, is the dress Sister Siying is wearing a new dress bought for 1,500 taels of silver? It looks nothing special to me!"

This is to stand up for the second wife.

Fu Siying smiled at Fu Fangrui. Even the Second Madam's own daughter, Fu Fangwei, didn't stand up for her mother right away, but this little girl Rui is a fool who's eager to be used as a pawn.

She feigned surprise and asked, "Sister Rui actually bought clothes worth 1,500 taels?"

Fu Fangrui choked up: "Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've still seen pigs run?"

Fu Siying couldn't help but chuckle: "I wonder which pig Sister Rui has run to."

Xiao Yunzhi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but burst out laughing. She was glared at by Madam Li and quickly sat up straight.