Fu Zige's expression was rather unpleasant. She knew that her younger sister was becoming increasingly difficult to fool, and she was also somewhat reluctant to talk to her.
However, many people in the capital knew about their relationship and the deep sisterly bond within the Fu family. If even a few bad rumors were to spread now, it would damage her reputation. Fu Zige valued this most and naturally didn't want to truly break ties with her.
However, now, having just watched from inside as "Fu Ziwu" and the old steward argued, and with "Fu Ziwu" even trying to take the old steward away, she couldn't sit still any longer. Not to mention that the old steward had been in the Prince Yi's residence for a long time and had a much deeper master-servant relationship with Shangguan Li than others, the mere fact that the Prince De's residence was interfering in the Prince Yi's family affairs and disciplining the servants on behalf of the Prince Yi's residence already made her feel utterly ashamed.
Lu Qingyan covered her mouth and laughed: "What's wrong with you, sister? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you still afraid of that servant? Well," Lu Qingyan nodded: "You've always been kind-hearted, sister. You can't bear to see anyone around you suffer any injustice. Even if someone does something bad, as long as you cry and make a fuss in front of you, you'll let it go. It's only natural that you'd be angry with me over something like that."
Fu Zige forced a smile: "What are you saying, sister? We are sisters, how could he compare to you?" As she spoke, Fu Zige glanced at the old steward and waved for him to be taken away: "We are not from the same household after all. If this person is handed over to you, sister, it won't sound good if word gets out. I'm only doing this for your sake."
As Fu Zige spoke, she reverted to her usual aloof demeanor: "I haven't received any invitations these past two days. I guess my subordinates accidentally lost them and didn't want to report them to me. Little sister, you don't need to be angry about this. I'll handle it. Look, we've been talking outside for so long, I forgot to invite you in. Come on in!"
As Fu Zige spoke, she enthusiastically pulled Lu Qingyan into the Prince Yi's mansion.
“The prince has been recuperating these past two days. He said he didn’t want me to see him like that, so he’s been avoiding me. I’m worried about him, so I haven’t been paying much attention to things at home these past two days,” Fu Zige said with a worried expression.
This sentence not only explained why Shangguan Li wasn't here, but also why she had neglected to send visiting cards these past two days. No wonder she is Fu Zige, the eldest daughter of the Fu family, who was carefully taught by Madam Fu Li!
Lu Qingyan sighed inwardly.
“I also heard about Fifth Brother from the Prince. He said he heard rumors these past few days that Fifth Brother’s leg is recovering, so he asked me to bring some tonics to visit him. Sister, do you know how Fifth Brother is recovering these days?” Lu Qingyan suddenly asked Fu Zige.
In Fu Zige's memory, Fu Ziwu was never a smart person. This time, she didn't beat around the bush at all, but asked directly, which made Fu Zige lower most of her guard against Lu Qingyan.
There are many rumors about this, and Shangguan Li has said that there is nothing that cannot be said, but Fu Zige thinks it is better not to attract attention until she is fully recovered.
Therefore, Fu Zige explained vaguely, "I'm not entirely clear on this matter either. I only know that the Emperor has found a doctor with an eccentric temper to treat the Prince. The Prince will definitely go to pay his respects to the Emperor when he is fully recovered."
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