Cold-faced Empress

Facing Fu Siying, Fu Fangrui, who had never been a match for her, naturally had no choice but to concede defeat. Was she supposed to name the richly dressed noblewoman as a pig?

What was meant to be a joke among the younger generation turned into a sudden, slow remark from Madam Fu: “These clothes do not look luxurious, and spending 1,500 taels of silver is not worthwhile.”

Prime Minister Fu and Madam Li were both startled. Madam Li quickly explained, "Mother, you misunderstand. The whole family has had clothes made, and Siying has a few extra sets, so there aren't any particularly luxurious clothes. Besides... hehe, besides, our family doesn't need to dress too well."

Fu Siying pursed her lips, refraining from speaking. Her mother was used to adopting a humble posture in front of her own family, so even her attempts to smooth things over sounded self-deprecating. After all, she had once been an empress and held a very high opinion of herself.

What's wrong with wearing luxurious clothes? Who in her family is inferior to her?

Madam Fu gave a deep grunt and said nothing more. Madam Li, on the other hand, remained uneasy, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead.

Clearly, the 1,500 taels of silver that Fu Siying extorted had displeased Old Madam Fu.

The second wife's gaze swept leisurely over Li and the others, a contemptuous sneer still playing on her lips: "Eldest sister-in-law is quite self-aware, knowing that one should wear appropriate clothing according to one's status and not overstepping boundaries."

Li murmured, "Yes, yes."

Being mocked like that was unbearable for Fu Siying, given her temperament. But her mother pressed down hard on her arm, her warning clear.

Fu Siying lowered her head, closed her eyes, took a long breath, and suppressed her anger. Because of Old Madam Fu's noble status and high position, she couldn't act recklessly now. But once she gained more power, she would never tolerate such a scene again!

She jokingly called the 1,500 taels of silver "extorted," but was it really ill-gotten gains?

Our family wants to use her family as a stepping stone, disregarding her future and even her life, yet we still send her 1,500 taels of silver with a knife attached. We know better than anyone who truly benefits in this matter!

To ease the awkwardness of the situation, Madam Li hurriedly introduced Madam Fu to Madam Fu's daughter, Madam Li Xiao and Wei Lanling, who were sitting at the very back.

"These are my daughter-in-law's half-sister and niece." After saying this, he gestured for Madam Wei and her daughter to pay their respects to Old Madam Fu.

Madam Fu didn't care much about the eldest son's family, let alone the Wei mother and daughter. She simply accepted the greetings expressionlessly, without any pretense of politeness.

Wei Lanling timidly followed Madam Li in exchanging greetings: "Greetings, Madam!"

Seeing that Madam Fu waved her hand dismissively, and thinking of how respectful and cautious Fu Siying's family was towards Madam Fu, Wei Lanling had an idea and immediately said, "I wish Madam Fu good health and longevity."

After saying that, she didn't know why tears were streaming down her face, and she hurriedly wiped them away shyly.

Everyone was startled. Fu Siying's eyes sharpened, her gaze revealing malice.

This despicable person is finally showing her true colors. That hypocritical facade of always being so affectionate and righteous, feigning innocence and beauty, eliciting only sympathy and pity.

This time, however, she's going to make that bitch regret it to the core!

Ms. Li was equally puzzled as to why her daughter, Wei Lanling, was suddenly crying. She held Wei Lanling's hand tightly and asked, "Why are you crying?"