Although she wasn't her biological daughter, and despite raising her for over a decade and showing her affection, Fucha Fujin ultimately neglected Fucha Yuxian compared to her own daughter.
"Alright, from now on, be mindful of your actions and exercise caution. This is something that members of the royal family must always keep in mind. You must not let your behavior at home extend to the Yuqing Palace just because you are so unruly at home," Consort Fucha said earnestly.
"I understand, Mother. I will not tarnish the reputation of the Fucha family or bring shame to our family. If I can make further progress, my third sister's future marriage will be even better." Fucha Yuxian scratched at Fucha Fujin's heart.
The most beloved daughter of Consort Fucha was her youngest daughter. Her brow relaxed and she said, "Your father took some silver from the public funds. You don't need to treat yourself badly."
The Fucha family had gone to great lengths, providing a stack of silver notes and some small change.
But when Fucha Yuxian thought of the silver that Tong Qinian and his brother had given to Tong Wanyan, she felt incredibly ashamed in comparison.
"I'm sorry for worrying you, Father and Mother. I'm an unfilial daughter." Fucha Yuxian said one thing but meant another.
From the moment she entered the room, Fucha Fujin felt that something was wrong with her.
Suddenly, she said, "Why is this a side room?"
Fucha Yuxian's face stiffened, and she refused to answer.
Consort Fucha, who spent most of her time in the backyard, was filled with anxiety: "What exactly happened between you and the Crown Prince? Rumors are circulating that the Crown Prince dotes on you, and even the Tong family girl avoids your attention. But after thinking it over, I realize that you haven't gained any advantage in any of these matters."
"Mother, don't overthink it. The Crown Prince is of noble status, so it's perfectly normal for him to have some little quirks. I only sleep in the main room when the Prince comes. This is fine, so I don't have to think of him when I see things." Fucha Yuxian acted like a young girl who admired her beloved.
Fucha Fujin was easily fooled, and she understood Fucha Yuxian's proud and arrogant thoughts.
After seeing off Consort Fucha, Fucha Yuxian angrily swept a stack of silver notes from the table onto the floor.
The way the banknotes fluttered in the air was particularly beautiful.
She stomped on the banknotes a few times: "Qiaocui, come in."
Qiaocui walked into the house blankly, and closed the door under Fucha Yuxian's threatening gaze.
"Look at my dear mother, she probably wouldn't have given me the money if I hadn't mentioned my third sister. There's a real difference between biological and adopted children. If I hadn't secretly seen her handing my eldest sister some money last time, I would be moved to tears today," Fucha Yuxian said with a sneer.
Qiaocui knelt on the ground, utterly docile.
"Crawl over on your knees and take this silver note from under my feet," Fucha Yuxian said condescendingly.
Qiao Cui's face didn't even twitch. She habitually prostrated herself and rubbed her face against Fucha Yuxian's shoes in the most humble way.
"What a bastard." Fucha Yuxian stomped on Qiaocui's face and turned away with a satisfied look.
In the south courtyard, Tong Wanyan held the Book of Poetry and leisurely flipped through it.
Yinreng came over after court, but even though he knew that Fucha Fujin was coming, he didn't mention a word about it.
He casually pulled her into his arms, and the two snuggled together sweetly, surprisingly not feeling tired of each other.
"Master, I always feel that something is wrong with Lady Fucha. She doesn't seem to like women." Tong Wanyan played with Yinreng's braid, occasionally using it to scratch his face.
Yinreng was ticklish and kept laughing, and he also felt like sneezing.
"What's wrong? Is it because she didn't show any infatuation with my Xiao Yan when she saw her? I think so too. Ling Pu really misjudged her this time." Yinreng held Tong Wanyan's hand and placed it on his chest.
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