Chapter 590 Does he still have any shame? !
Madam Fu was puzzled: "What happened? Who provoked my brother?"
Cao Dejiang: "Who else could it be? This idiot from your family!"
Fu Laiqing: "..."
Cao Dejiang was annoyed: "What are you looking at? Don't you know how to serve tea to guests?"
Fu Laiqing was unhappy: He is a member of the Fu family, not a servant in the mansion. There are so many maids in the mansion, does he have to go in person to serve tea?
Fu Laiqing grumbled to himself but didn't dare to retort, for he was afraid that his uncle would beat him with a stick.
Fu Laiqing turned and retreated, leading his men to prepare tea and snacks. Seeing his complete lack of reaction, Cao Dejiang turned to his sister and complained, "How did you raise him to be so stupid? Nothing he learned has entered his head. It's all gone to dogs!"
Madam Fu's smile froze and she retorted inexplicably.
"Just beat up whoever offended you, why are you taking your anger out on me?"
"Ah Qing went to the Cao family to learn his lessons at the age of three. He's spent more time in the Cao family than in the Fu family. If he's really stupid, it's because of you. If there's anything that was eaten by a dog, it's all your Cao family's dog. What does it have to do with me?"
Cao Dejiang: “…”
Xiao Yan watched as the old man, who was always good at talking and never suffered any loss, was choked by Madam Fu's words. He sat aside and almost couldn't help laughing out loud.
Madam Fu was already in a bad mood, and after confronting Cao Dejiang, she asked, "How did he provoke you again?"
Cao Dejiang didn't mention Fu Laiqing, but instead mentioned something else: "Pay more attention to that girl from the Fu family that you keep in the mansion."
Madam Fu was stunned for a moment: "Are you talking about Jinrou?"
She originally thought it was Fu Laiqing who had provoked her eldest brother, but she didn't expect Cao Dejiang to actually mention Fu Jinrou. She thought of that weak and shy little girl and frowned: "What's wrong with her?"
Cao Dejiang didn't hold back and said directly, "Xiao Yan and I met her at the gate when we came here. Did she go to the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion with Aqing's mother and the little girl from the Xu family?"
Madam Fu nodded: "That's what happened."
Fu Jinrou is a girl from the Fu family. The elders in her family are very close to the deceased old man. When the Fu family said they wanted to send her to Beijing to live temporarily to avoid the turmoil of canceling the engagement and asked Madam Fu to find an opportunity to find a good marriage for her, Madam Fu had always treated her well.
Later, seeing that she was well-behaved and sensible, with a gentle and shy personality, and that the previous marriage almost ruined the girl, Mrs. Fu felt guilty and paid more attention to Fu Jinrou's affairs.
Madam Fu said, "Jinrou has been in the capital for some time now. She's not young anymore, so marriage can't be delayed. Plus, she's introverted and weak, so I thought of letting her go around the various mansions so she can get to know people and find a good match sooner."
She was supposed to take Fu Jinrou to the Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion today, but the Empress Dowager suddenly summoned her and she had to go to the palace, so she asked her daughter-in-law to take her there.
Madam Fu frowned and looked at Cao Dejiang: "Why are you suddenly concerned about Jinrou?"
Cao Dejiang said bluntly: "That little girl is pleasing to you, so just take care of her a little, but don't get too close to her. The same goes for Aqing, keep him away from Fu Jinrou."
Madam Fu looked puzzled.
Cao Dejiang repeated the pointed words Fu Jinrou had said to Fu Laiqing when they met her outside, and then said in a deep voice:
"That little girl doesn't look like someone with simple thoughts. If anyone else hears what she said, they'll definitely think the Fu family is mistreating her. Aqing's mother and the little girl from the Xu family are ostracizing her along with the ladies and maidens of the Cheng'en Marquis's residence."
Madam Fu's face turned grim: "Brother, did you misunderstand? Maybe she didn't mean to..."
"If she has no intention, then we can't keep her."
Cao Dejiang's face was particularly cold. "Since she came to the capital, you have never treated her badly. You have provided her with everything from food and clothing to shelter. You even made an exception and brought her into the palace for the palace banquet that day."
"If she is someone who knows how to repay a favor, she will definitely be grateful. She will feel from the bottom of her heart that the Fu family is her support and she will respect and love you. She will also subconsciously protect the other members of the Fu family. Even if she really doesn't understand the words of those ladies in the capital, she will never speak out to show her grievances, and even implicate Qiaoqing, an unmarried girl."
"Besides, Ah Qing said that she's been sick every now and then since she came to Beijing. Is she really that weak and sick, or is she just using this as an excuse to gain your affection and get what she wants, like today?"
He looked at Madam Fu:
"Ah Qing is young and hasn't seen many tricks in the harem, but you are not a fool. You should not be unable to see through the little girl's tricks."
Seeing that Madam Fu looked unhappy, Xiao Yan said softly, "Madam Fu had also hinted at Tang Ning when she was talking to her before. At that time, my identity was unknown, and no one dared to speak to her face about Tang Ning's close relationship with a eunuch and her protection under my protection."
Madam Fu's face darkened: "Did she say these things to Tang Ning?"
Xiao Yan nodded: "Although he didn't say it directly, the general meaning is similar."
Old Madam Fu frowned. She would not doubt her eldest brother, nor did she think that Xiao Yan and Tang Ning would frame Fu Jinrou for no reason. Old Madam Fu knew their personalities. If Fu Jinrou had not really said that, Xiao Yan would never slander and wrongly accuse her.
The first time was a misunderstanding, but what about the second time?
Did she really misjudge Fu Jinrou?
Madam Fu said, "I will pay close attention to it and will also tell Aqing."
Seeing that she took it to heart, Cao Dejiang didn't say anything more. In his opinion, Fu Jinrou's clumsy methods were laughable.
The little girl is very scheming and wants to attract attention and stir up trouble for unknown reasons. If you are not paying attention, you may be fooled by her. But now that you know there is a problem, her gentle and considerate appearance is hypocritical and full of flaws.
When Fu Laiqing came in with tea, the others had stopped talking about Fu Jinrou.
The teacups were placed on the tables of several people. After Fu Laiqing sat down next to them, Cao Dejiang asked:
"Why did you come to the palace to see the Queen Mother today? Wasn't she already ill a while ago? Why did she suddenly summon you?"
When talking about this, Madam Fu's face turned unhappy: "The Queen Mother wants Qiaoqing to enter the palace."
Cao Dejiang was stunned for a moment: "Enter the palace? Your Majesty wants to grant the Crown Prince a concubine?"
Xie Pingjia had already married a principal wife when he was still a prince, and naturally became the Crown Princess after entering the Eastern Palace. Emperor An had been "playing games" with the Crown Prince during this period, and it was normal for him to want to use marriage to control the Crown Prince and grant him a Crown Princess or something.
Madam Fu pursed her lips and shook her head: "Not the prince."
Cao Dejiang frowned: "Which prince is that?"
Your Majesty, do you want to support other princes to compete with the Crown Prince?
Unexpectedly, Madam Fu's expression remained grim: "No, the Queen Mother wants Qiaoqing to enter the harem."
Cao Dejiang was stunned for a moment, then instantly understood what Madam Fu meant. His face turned pale, "Are you saying that the Queen Mother wants to choose a concubine for His Majesty?!"
Fu Laiqing instantly got furious and slapped the table with a "bang".
"Is she crazy? Your Majesty is already so old, and my cousin is only fourteen. She actually wants my cousin to be His Majesty's concubine?!"
It’s enough for Emperor An to be my cousin’s grandfather!
Does he still have any shame?!
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