"Sister-in-law of the Crown Prince."
Upon seeing her, Pei Shushu almost burst into tears.
The little girl was terribly panicked.
This was her first time attending a social event, especially with a lady of such high rank as the Duchess of the State.
Moreover, she even deceived the Duchess...
Just thinking about these things made her feel dizzy and disoriented.
The Duchess, for reasons unknown, kept talking to her and was very affectionate towards her.
"Sister-in-law, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back..."
If she doesn't come back soon, she'll feel like dying.
Seeing Pei Shushu hide behind Jiang Shuwan again, the Duchess became even more fearful and wary of Pei Shushu.
She's so cunning; she's still pretending even now...
"What are Fourth Sister and Madam talking about? They seem to be having a very pleasant conversation."
"It was just some casual conversation."
The Duchess spoke to Jiang Shuwan in a detached tone, but Jiang Shuwan didn't take it to heart. After exchanging a few words, lunch was served.
Lunch at the Duke's mansion was naturally exceptionally lavish, and with the addition of food for guests, it was even more abundant than usual.
Looking at the table laden with delicacies from land and sea, including abalone and sea cucumber, Pei Jing couldn't describe his feelings.
The mother-in-law ordered the kitchen to prepare this table of dishes for her sisters from her own family—this was to give her face.
But Jiang Shuwan said that she was faking illness.
Looking at the Duchess, whose face still showed signs of illness and who needed a maid to help her walk, Pei Jing was unsure which to believe.
Once all the dishes were served, the masters moved to the dining room and sat down, but the young master was nowhere to be seen.
Jiang Shuwan asked with a naive and innocent look, "Where's my brother-in-law?"
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