Cold-faced Empress

Madam Fu rolled her eyes but didn't say anything. She had originally liked Wei Lanling's personality, but because of the embarrassment of Wei Lanling's outburst last time, she disliked Wei Lanling.

Fu Fangwei was much more easygoing than her mother. Seeing Wei Lanling crying with tears streaming down her face, looking utterly frail, she asked softly, "Lanling, has something wronged you?"

Sensing the implication in Fu Fangwei's words, Fu Siying glanced at her and saw Fu Fangwei looking at Wei Lanling with a sympathetic and pitying expression, her brows slightly furrowed. She was momentarily lost in thought.

For some reason, she sensed a familiarity in Fu Fangwei's expression!

In an instant, it was as if she saw herself in her past life. She was captivated by Wei Lanling's clean and pure appearance and couldn't help but feel affection for her.

His gaze then turned to Wei Lanling, carefully observing this pure and beautiful woman. Wei Lanling's crying was not only genuine and unpretentious, but also carried a hint of strength in her suppressed grief.

Fu Siying raised her hand, pretending to wipe away sweat, using the handkerchief to cover her sinister and cold eyes.

Believe in her gentleness, believe in her weakness, believe in her pitiful, helpless, and vulnerable state?

Ha, whoever believes that is doomed.

The handkerchief was brushed across the eyes, and after a while, the eyes returned to normal.

Seeing Wei Lanling's hesitant expression, as if she had something difficult to say, Fu Fangwei softened her voice and asked again.

Wei Lanling looked timidly at Fu Fangwei with her doe-like eyes. Seemingly encouraged by Fu Fangwei's gentleness, she mustered her courage and bowed gracefully to Old Madam Fu again.

"Lanling has lost her composure; please don't be offended, Madam. Lanling was just reminded of her deceased grandmother when she saw you. When my grandmother was alive, I would often lean on her lap and try to cheer her up, listening to her tell stories of her youth, carefree and without a worry in the world. But in the blink of an eye, everything has changed, and my grandmother is now forever separated from me. I can no longer fulfill my filial duty!"

After saying this, Wei Lanling's tears flowed even more, and she wept sincerely.

She choked up and said, "Madam, you have the same kindness and gentleness as Grandmother Lanling. Lanling couldn't help but miss you, which is why I lost my composure. I hope you can forgive me, Madam."

After hearing what Wei Lanling said, the expressions of the people in the room varied.

Regardless of the expressions of others, Fu Fangwei was already moved to tears.

In the stillness, Fu Siying picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and then slammed it down with a loud thud, breaking the moment of emotion.

The sound drew everyone's attention, and all eyes turned to Fu Siying. Fu Siying nonchalantly raised a finger and said curtly, "Continue."

These two words immediately made Wei Lanling's words and actions extremely awkward. Wei Lanling looked at Fu Siying with helpless eyes: "Cousin..."

Fu Siying remained expressionless.

Fu Fangwei glanced at Fu Siying, clearly displeased with Fu Siying's coldness.

She stood up and pulled Wei Lanling aside, saying, "Lanling, you just couldn't help yourself. You didn't do anything wrong. Why are you talking about forgiveness? What do you say, Grandmother?"

Fu Fangwei turned to look at Old Madam Fu.

Madam Fu glanced at the two girls and nodded with a slight smile: "Wei is right. They didn't do anything wrong, so there's no need for me to forgive them."

"Thank you, Madam!" Wei Lanling bowed again, then nervously and expectantly grasped Fu Fangwei's hand, timidly asking the old lady, "Lanling knows it's presumptuous, but I still dare to ask if I may come forward to Madam's side... and lean on her knee?"

Fu Fangwei was taken aback and looked at Wei Lanling in surprise. Seeing Wei Lanling's sincere expression, she could only turn to look at the old lady helplessly.