Chapter 4 Grandma is angry with you

  Fu Yiyang still had to attend the morning court, and was already seated at his desk eating breakfast. Su Ying on the other hand had just finished styling her hair, and Zi Su opened the makeup box and took out the gold forehead ornament with hanging pearls that she wore yesterday. Su Ying shook her head: "We're not going out, I won't wear it." She simply picked a cloud-shaped pearl hairpin and casually pinned it to her hair.

  Fu Yiyang looked up at her and saw that she was wearing a high-necked, long-sleeved dress with a subtle gold pattern of bamboo leaves on a jade-colored background, adorned with a single blue topaz brooch. The simplicity and elegance of the outfit caught his attention, and he couldn't help but notice the sparse decorations in the room, which were a far cry from their usual opulent style. He thought to himself that it was probably because of the child, and his heart went out to her. "I'll have dinner here," he said.

  It's a wonderful misunderstanding.

  As soon as the words came out, Gui's face was filled with joy. Earlier, when she had been making the bed, Baohe had quietly told her that it was just a matter of sleeping in one quilt and keeping the bed clean, and she had originally been worried about Su Ying, but unexpectedly Master had spoken such words, and in her heart she was chanting Buddha's name, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyebrows also relaxed.

  Su Ying was taken aback, [Ding——Successfully ignited the object of attack's lustful fire, reward: a Live Colorful Fragrance Pill, only one is needed, guaranteed to make you fragrant all over, the more passionate the red waves are, the more intense the fragrance will be, enticing him until he's infatuated and can't help but die in your arms, brand guarantee, you deserve it!]

  This scumbag!

  For a moment, Fu Yeyang thought that the usual sparkle in her eyes was gone, and she couldn't see any joy on her face. She realized that for the past two days, she had barely spoken to him, and even household chores were being handled by the maids. Normally, she would take care of these things herself. He didn't think much of it before, but now he felt a pang of sympathy for her illness. Even when he said something gentle, she still didn't show any joy, her head slightly lowered as she gazed at him through the mirror, looking frail.

  Fu Yiyang casually put down the chopsticks and walked to the dresser, Gu Mama gave a look and the maids all retreated to the door, Gu Mama's face was filled with joy that she couldn't hide, but also worry: Madam should say a few soft words, don't be too stubborn and clash with Master.

  Su Ying's hand tightened around the bracelet, her eyelashes trembling. Fu Ye Yang placed his hand on her shoulder, his tone unusually gentle: "We'll have more children in the future, don't worry."

  Su Ying's heart was filled with resentment towards Fu Yiyang, a thousand times over. Before the birth of her legitimate son, a illegitimate daughter had already appeared, as if he didn't want his own son. A scumbag is always a scumbag. But no matter how she felt inside, she couldn't show it on her face. After hearing these words, her originally calm eyes sparkled with tears, and her whole person suddenly became more vibrant. Even the tips of her ears, exposed under her high hairdo, turned pink.

  Fu Yiyang's mood suddenly improved, and he even pinched the pink earlobe, feeling soft and touching his heart. When he let go, he was a little reluctant to leave. He raised the corner of his mouth and said, "I'm leaving." However, his feet didn't move. Su Ying secretly scolded him in her heart, but she got up and helped him adjust his collar, sending him out the door.

  "Don't tire yourself out, let the people below prepare whatever you want to eat." Fu Yeyang pinched Su Ying's hand and his expression became warmer.

  Fu Yiyang was just turning around to leave when the door of the South Wing opened, and Wei's gentle eyes led out the eldest daughter, softly saying: "Eldest daughter, go pay respects to your father." Unexpectedly, she raised her head and saw Su Ying leaning against the door with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. The eldest daughter's face froze, and she looked nervously at Fu Yiyang and Su Ying before shrinking back behind Wei.

  Fu Yiyang's face sank, just about to open his mouth to scold, Su Ying pulled on his sleeve, "The child is still young." Seeing the big girl's expression was very kind, Wei saw it and her heart skipped a beat, she subtly shifted her body to block Su Ying's line of sight.

  Fu Yiyang hummed a sound, the little servant in front of the Huahua Gate was poking his head inside, turned around and said to Su Ying: "Go back, I'm leaving."

  Wei gave a courtesy to Su Ying, who had Lu Xi put on a light honey-colored orange cloak with a wide border for her. Looking at Wei wearing a crimson satin dress with embroidered peony patterns, "You're excused, Miss. How's your body? If you need anything, just send someone to ask."

  Madam Wei bowed to Jinting again: "Let Madam think about it, the eldest girl's body is stronger than before, but now she still can't leave that bitter soup. As a maternal aunt, I am also worried."

  Su Ying smiled and said, "The robe on Wei's body is also a bit old, it should be tailored to two spring clothes. Although thriftiness is essential for managing the household, if one dresses too shabbily, it will lose face for Master."

  Madam Wei's face stiffened and she gritted her teeth in gratitude. "Thank you, milady, for your generosity. I am unworthy of such kindness."

  Lü Huai supported Su Ying, saying in a low voice: "The master has ordered us to take good care of the madam, don't stand at the door and blow wind, if the master finds out, we will definitely be punished."

  Su Ying raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lu Hui, scolding: "You're the one who talks too much." She waved her hand to let Wei Shi do as she pleased, and with Lu Hui's support, she also returned.

  Back in the main house, Gui had already prepared a nourishing congee with chicken broth, accompanied by some three-color pickled vegetables and diced radish meat that was both refreshing and juicy. Su Huan ate quite a bit of it and also drank more than half a bowl of apricot kernel milk. Delighted, Gui kept saying that she wanted to reward the cook in the small kitchen.

  "No need for Auntie to say it, Zi Su has already gone to the kitchen." Lü Huī and the others also followed with a smile.

  Old Mrs. Wei nodded, and said with a huff of discontent, "Wei's wife is used to pretending, yesterday when Master came over to Madam's place, she actually did something so unseemly. Look at her recklessness, that crimson jacket on her body, the color is almost as deep as bright red, aren't they all old people in the mansion? Don't they know even this little bit of etiquette? Where does she put Madam in her eyes?"

  Su Ying smiled, and from this point on, it can be seen that the Su family's steward is not in a good position. Moreover, if there wasn't a man backing her up, how would Wei dare to be so arrogant? After all, it's still a scumbag of a man. Speaking of stewards, Su Ying sneered inwardly, and there's another act to play yet.

  Su Ying smiled and said, "Mother shouldn't overestimate her either. If she really knew what was going on, she wouldn't be causing trouble every other day. No matter how much of a fuss she makes, a concubine is still just a concubine, and no matter what, she can never surpass me. Now I understand that everything else is empty, only children are real."

  Madam Guan's eyes welled up with tears, and she choked back a sob: "It's good that you can think this way, Madam. Don't worry, take care of your body, and there's no need to worry about getting pregnant again."

  Su Ying couldn't help but feel a little moved, Gu Yiniang and the four senior maids were the most loyal in the main courtyard, especially Gu Yiniang, the original master's wet nurse, who had almost reached the limit of her loyalty, at such an old age, still busy running around for Su Ying's sake every day, it was all for the original master's sake.

  "Should I let the original owner come back?" The system popped out with a disdainful tone.

  I'll pay you one experience point to shut up.

  Only heard "ding" sound: [Successfully deducted one experience point.]

  【……You're ruthless!】 Su Ying looked at the system's bottom line again, and before she could take a sip of tea and catch her breath, the little girl outside shouted loudly. The old lady's room's big girl Du Juan came in, Zi Su welcomed her out, Du Juan entered the house, after asking Su Ying for peace, said: "The old lady heard that Madam had a safe delivery, she was delighted, please ask Madam to go over and discuss some things, Second Madam is also there."

  After Du Juan left, Gui's face looked unpleasant, and she moved her lips to look at Su Ying. Su Ying understood Gui's concern, clenched her handkerchief and pinched the corner of her mouth, "Don't forget, we are in the Yongwu Marquis' residence."

  The old lady immediately understood Su Ying's meaning and smiled: "Alright."

  It's worth mentioning the legitimate master of Yongwu Marquis, Fu Yeyang is the eldest son, inherited the title of Yongwu Marquis. Fu Xuyang is the second son, with his wife Madame Chen, who is the niece of Madam Fu, also known as the second madame.

  The Marquis of Yongwu's mansion was founded by military merit, initially sealed as the Duke of Yongwu. By the time of Fu Yeyang, it was already the third generation. Originally, when Fu Yeyang inherited the title, he should have been demoted one rank, but Fu Yeyang had great abilities and came from a literary background. When the old Marquis of Yongwu passed away, the new emperor ascended to the throne and specially granted Fu Yeyang permission to retain his original title. The Chen family also rose to prominence through military merit, although they were friends with the Fu family for generations, but their status was much lower than that of the Fu family. By this generation, their titles differed by three ranks, yet since they still had a title, they often felt superior to others.

  Fu's mother was dissatisfied with Su Shi's humble background, but in Su Ying's view, an old and short-sighted housewife understood nothing. The Su family had been a scholarly family for generations, with many officials serving in the government, although their ranks were not very high, which made people look down on them. However, after years of operation, they had woven a vast network of relationships among mid-to-low-level officials, and even families of high-ranking nobles did not dare to underestimate them. In those days, Old Marquis Yongwu had spent no small effort to let Fu Qiyang marry Su Shi, but Fu's mother didn't understand this.

  The eldest son of the marquis, who had married a daughter-in-law that his mother did not like, was given a niece from her natal family by Lady Fu to marry. It took five years after their marriage for Madame Su to become pregnant, and it's clear that Lady Fu is involved in this somehow. As for the purpose, Su Hui can figure it out with just a thought - she wants the women of the Chen family to take over the Fu manor, and the eldest grandson should be born from the belly of the second wife. It would be best if Madame Su couldn't get pregnant again, so that Fu Ye Yang would have no descendants, and the legitimate son of the second household could inherit the title.

  Have to say, Fu Mu's brain is full of bubbles.

  Fu Yiyang was actually a picked-up child, right? After waiting for half a day without the system speaking up, Su Ying rolled her eyes and said, I spent one experience point to get you to speak.

  Only heard a "ding" sound: [Successfully deducted one experience point.]

  "Ha ha, now you know how important I am. The system is proud of itself. He may have been picked up by someone else, but all I know is that he was born to Fu Mu, and it's a sure thing."

  【……He's really pitiful. 】 Su Ying said coolly, without any self-awareness that 'he' was her target of conquest. 【What do you think would be considered avenging the original host? Letting Madam Fu not give birth to a child? 】

  Congratulations, you've told the coldest joke of the year. As a reward, I'll give you a White Jade Hairpin. Wearing this hairpin will increase your noble and icy temperament by 20%. Haha, but this cold joke is actually quite funny, hahaha. The flat, metallic voice with a hint of mechanical tone was filled with thick laughter, which is unscientific!

  Su Ying twitched at the corner of her mouth, focusing on Hei Popo for thirty years! Before she knew it, they had arrived at Fu Mu's place upstairs.