Fang Birong's eyes darkened, and she felt that the gaze directed at her was full of disdain, and she felt embarrassed.

However, she felt a little troubled in her heart.

After all, she is the daughter of a marquis, and her family background is not low. Why do these people look at her like this?!

She grew up with her parents and was far away from the gossip in the capital, so naturally no one said anything bad to her. Although she didn't understand why her parents wanted to entrust her marriage to her elder sister, she didn't care too much. Therefore, she didn't know that the Pingliang Marquis's Mansion had long been a joke in the capital.

The women in the room looked at Fang Birong from time to time. Some of them, who were unfamiliar with the Pingliang Marquis' Mansion, asked in a low voice, which made Fang Birong wish she could find a hole to crawl into.

At this moment, she suddenly realized, could it be that there was something about her family in the capital that she didn't know?

She didn't dare to think further and just wanted to curl herself up into a ball to escape those gazes that made her feel uncomfortable.

Shen Xinyan seemed unaware and continued to exchange a few words with Princess Kang and other ladies from aristocratic families, then sat aside quietly with a smile on her face.

This is how she introduced Fang Birong in her previous life: "She is my sister-in-law's younger sister. My mother feels sorry for her and is worried that she will get bored at home, so she asked me to bring her here to see the world and meet some sisters."

Every word showed the importance that the Grand Princess placed on Miss Fang. She weakened the Marquis of Pingliang Mansion and tied her to the Duke of Ying Mansion. Even if someone present remembered Miss Fang's origin, they would not embarrass her too much for the sake of the Grand Princess.

But in this life, what is the basis? Why should she protect her?

Naturally, Yang would not stand up for Fang Birong. She had already found a familiar lady to sit down and chat with.

Fang Birong was unfamiliar with the place, and Shen Xinyan and Yang had no intention of taking her to socialize. She could only sit among the noble ladies with her head down, accompanying Shen Xinyan, which made her look even more awkward.

Shen Xinyan was calm about it. After all, hadn't she made enough jokes in her past and present lives?

Finally, it was the host, Lord Pingxiu, who came forward to invite Fang Birong to the garden to admire the flowers.

Fang Birong naturally would not refuse. After all, the circle that County Lady Pingxiu moved in consisted of the top noble ladies in the capital. If she could get in, it would be a great help to her in marrying into a wealthy family in the future.

"Why did you bring Fang's sister as well?" Someone touched Shen Xinyan's arm gently. She turned her head and saw that her good friend Fu Wan had sat down next to her and was asking in a low voice.

Shen Xinyan's eyes warmed up and she gave her a helpless expression.

Fu Wan understood what she meant and patted her hand with some pity: "Thank you for your help."

Being suppressed by Fang in the mansion was already frustrating enough, and now even when going out to a banquet, she had to bring Fang's sister with her, probably to pave the way for this Miss Fang. She would never believe that there was no intention of the Grand Princess in this.

It was said that the Grand Princess was kind and compassionate, but in her opinion, her heart was too biased.

Due to the situation, Fu Wan was not in a position to say much. She just took Shen Xinyan to a quiet place to talk about some interesting things about their children.

"...Look at her frivolous look, as if she's afraid that others don't know. She's just a small minister, what's so great about that!" A disdainful snort came through the layers of flower branches behind them. Shen Xinyan and Fu Wan looked at each other and stopped talking at the same time.

"Everyone knows that her husband got his position as a minister by flattering the Qin family. But she still thinks her husband is amazing and superior to others in every way! Little does she know that he is not as good as Shen Xinyan's dandy husband. After all, he is a legitimate prince, the cousin of the current emperor, and the future duke!"

"you do not say!"

…

The voice gradually faded away. Fu Wan couldn't help but look at Shen Xinyan who was lying on the ground with a gun. Shen Xinyan shrugged helplessly and said self-deprecatingly: "I didn't know that there would be a time when I would be lifted up to suppress others."

"Why bother with them? Don't just look at them acting so arrogant outside, you might wonder how miserable they are in their hearts! Take Luo Xiuxiu for example, her husband was promoted to the Minister of Personnel before he was 30 years old, and she also became the wife of the Minister of Personnel. She looks quite glamorous, but who knows that the troubles of the concubines and illegitimate children in her house can really make people angry to death."

"You're right." Shen Xinyan knew it.

After the sisters got married, they still couldn't help comparing themselves with each other when they met. The only difference was that they no longer compared who had more expensive and beautiful jewelry, but now they compared who had a more successful husband and had more sons.

I believe that in a few years, another rule will be added - to see whose son is more capable!

Now her son's reputation for intelligence has not yet been made public, but her husband's reputation as a playboy is well known to everyone, so whenever she meets her girlfriends from that time, she is the one who is ridiculed and pitied.

"I said that the two of them must have found a quiet place to talk in private, but you didn't believe me. Look, now you believe it, don't you?"

"Xiu Xiu, you really understand them. I say you two are really something. It's rare for sisters to get together, but you hide away and whisper. What are you talking about? Tell us!"

The sweet and clear voice of a woman echoed around him one after another. Shen Xinyan looked at the person who came, then exchanged a glance with Fu Wan, and saw a hint of helplessness in both of their eyes.

You really can't talk about people behind their backs. As soon as I mentioned Luo Xiuxiu, she came with people!

"Xiuxiu has become the wife of a minister at such a young age. Your husband is so successful that people are extremely jealous of him!" Fu Wan replied with a smile.

Luo Xiuxiu, who was leading the group and was wearing a red dress, immediately showed a smug look on her face and said hypocritically, "It's just that the emperor has shown his favor."

There were three women following Luo Xiuxiu. Shen Xinyan only recognized Xu Yuzhi standing on her left. The other two looked familiar, but she couldn't remember which family they were from.

Xu Yuzhi was the woman who had just jokingly asked what they were talking about. Seeing Luo Xiuxiu's smug look, she curled her lips slightly, but in the blink of an eye she smiled and said, "Even if the emperor favors you, it still depends on Lord Li's ability."

Luo Xiuxiu's husband's surname is Li, and he is the Minister Li who was promoted not long ago.

"That's right! I remember that Lord Li was a third place winner in the imperial examination, right? My nephew from my mother's family still has Lord Li's articles in his study!"

"He has achieved so much at such a young age. His future is truly limitless!"

…

The other two women were not willing to be left behind and started praising at the same time, making Luo Xiuxiu laugh so hard that she couldn't stop.

While the two were talking, Shen Xinyan subconsciously looked at Fu Wan beside him, and happened to meet Fu Wan's gaze, and they smiled at each other.

This was because both of them recognized that these two women were the ones who had just expressed their disdain for Lord Li behind his back.

Really...

She shook her head helplessly.

"Gee..." Xu Yuzhi suddenly pushed away a woman with a rather round breast, walked quickly to the side and started gag, successfully interrupting their praises.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Luo Xiuxiu was puzzled.

"Looking at this, could it be that she is pregnant?" the shorter one asked tentatively.

Xu Yuzhi wiped the corner of her mouth, took a sip of the hot tea that Fu Wanchuan brought over, and then nodded shyly: "Not even three months yet..."

Then he nervously warned, "You must not do anything unorthodox!"

"It's natural! Congratulations! This is the fourth baby, right? In a few months, your brother Ming will have a little brother."

"I hope to have a daughter. Those three naughty kids are really a worry. Daughters are better. They are mother's warm and sweet little cotton-padded jackets!" Xu Yuzhi stroked her belly gently, with a soft and happy light shining on her face.

Only occasionally did he glance at Luo Xiuxiu, whose face was stiff, with a hint of pride.

What does it matter if my husband is successful? He can't even give birth to a son! He is not even as good as Shen Xinyan. Shen Xinyan at least has a son!

"Yuzhi, you are really something. You knew you were pregnant but you didn't stay at home to rest. There are so many people coming and going here. If something goes wrong, it will be no joke." Luo Xiuxiu was unhappy that the limelight was stolen by someone else, and she said with a forced smile.

"Don't worry! After all, I have had three pregnancies, and the doctor said that I am pregnant this time, so I should move around more often, which will make it easier to give birth in the future! My sister has been pregnant less often, so it's okay if she doesn't understand much." Xu Yuzhi raised her eyebrows slightly and refused to give in.

"In that case, I am the one who said too much!"

"Sister, that's good intention too."

…

Listening to the verbal sparring between the two, Shen Xinyan felt helpless. For a moment, she wanted to tell them that the Qin family that Luo Xiuxiu's husband was with would soon fall, and he would be stripped of his official position; and Xu Yuzhi's child was not born smoothly, not only that, but her body was completely damaged.

However, reason prevailed in the end, and he tried to force her to retort. Otherwise, it would not be a fight between Luo Xu and him, but they would join forces to attack him.

The more she listened, the more bored she felt. She gently tugged at Fu Wan's sleeve, and the two of them understood each other's thoughts. While those people were not paying attention, she quietly slipped away.

"It's finally quiet!" Shen Xinyan let out a long sigh.

However, thanks to Lord Li's promotion, Xu Yuzhi became pregnant for the fourth time, and everyone's attention was drawn to it. Otherwise, this would have been the umpteenth time that she had felt their warm comfort.

Who made her husband the most disappointing?

Fu Wan covered her mouth and chuckled.

At this time, the disappointing Prince Wei was staring blankly at the pitiful strange woman kneeling in front of him.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, please save me, my lord!" The woman bowed down sadly.

Although Wei Junhang felt surprised, he had been in all kinds of situations after all, so he quickly came to his senses.

"Aren't you the second lady's cousin? I have never met you before..."

The woman shook her head slowly, tears rolling down her cheeks: "Ruyan knows this is very presumptuous, but now only the prince can save me. I beg the prince to have mercy and take Ruyan away from here!"

"Oh?" The disappointing Prince Wei raised his eyebrows, with a hint of cynicism.

"Ruyan can disguise herself as a maid and follow the prince away. I only ask the prince to show mercy and save Ruyan from the abyss!"

"Oh, so you had planned it!" Wei Junhang glanced at the small bag beside her and said slowly.

The woman choked immediately.