Gao Shi quickly arrived at the main courtyard. Upon entering the room, although there was only Mingyu and a few nannies, the atmosphere inside was so oppressive that Gao Shi could hardly breathe.

When Mingyu saw that Madam Gao had arrived, she hurriedly had someone serve her a seat and prepared tea.

"Why does it seem like the Fujin doesn't look well? Has she been working too hard these past few days? Fujin, you must take good care of yourself! The affairs of this household all depend on you!" Madam Gao asked, knowing the answer already, as she stared at Mingyu's pale face.

Mingyu was furious, but she had to suppress her anger. She was pregnant and had no way to manage the affairs of the household, so she couldn't let Hongli return to find the house in such a state of chaos.

Mingyu raised an eyebrow, a slight smile playing on her lips, and placed her hand on Madam Gao's. "Sister, as you know, I'm pregnant now, and there are just too many chores to do in the manor. I've really worn myself out these past few days. If you recover, please come back and help me!"

Madam Gao looked troubled and declined, saying, "Madam, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I've been worried about my father's affairs every day lately, and I really..."

As expected, she wanted something from him! "I wonder what is troubling my father, sister? I will do my best to help if I can." Mingyu smiled insincerely; this Gao was really taking advantage of her vulnerability.

Madam Gao blushed slightly, looking as if she was reluctant to speak. "My father is a man of great talent, but as you know, everyone in the court is a snob. If you don't have a family member with some status, it's common for you not to get promoted. I really feel sorry for my father."

Upon hearing this, Mingyu inwardly cursed Gao for daring to manipulate her, but in order to let her temporarily manage the household affairs, she still said, "Sister, you don't need to worry about such a trivial matter. When the Prince returns, I will mention this to him. Your father is a talented man, so he should naturally offer some guidance."

Hearing this, Madam Gao was overjoyed and very satisfied. "Then I thank you, Madam!"

Mingyu waved her hand, "Sister, you're too kind. We're sisters, so it's only right that I help you. But... while your matter is settled, I'm still worried about things in the manor!"

Madam Gao understood the meaning behind Mingyu's words and said understandingly, "Since the Fujin has helped her so much, she will certainly do her best to help the Fujin as well!"

Mingyu and Madam Gao exchanged a smile, each harboring their own thoughts. Mingyu picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and her eyes flashed with a chilling sharpness. "Madam Gao, you took advantage of me today while I was out of the way. Once the child is born, I'll make you pay!"

"Sister, it's a rare treat for you to come to my place today. Why don't you stay for lunch?" Mingyu warmly invited.

Upon hearing this, Gao said she would rather go back to have her meal, as she wanted to tell her father the good news as soon as possible, and thus politely declined.

Seeing that Madam Gao said this, Mingyu could no longer keep her. Watching Madam Gao's departing figure, she clenched her fists tightly.

"Madam, this Lady Gao is really going too far, taking advantage of people's misfortune." Granny Liu finally saw through Lady Gao's character.

Mingyu knew that Granny Liu was sent by Lanqin, so she chuckled and said, "Granny, don't be angry! People strive for higher positions, and water flows downhill; it's only human nature! As long as Madam Gao can manage the affairs of the manor well, and the manor is in good order when the Prince returns, that will be fine."