Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Does She Think My Home Is a Marketplace?

Madam Fu glanced at the date the letter was sent, calculated the days, and said: “It should arrive in about three or four days.”

Fu Shinian had played with her cousin from the Yan family when she was young, but her impression was not deep.

“But why did Si Kang come along as well?” Mr. Fu asked curiously, “He didn’t participate this time, isn’t he supposed to wait for the next? Logically, he should be studying diligently and preparing well.”

Madam Fu shook her head and said: “The letter didn’t mention it, only talked about Liqing’s matters.”

Madam Fu put down the letter and said: “However, I pondered if perhaps she wants Si Kang to come to the capital to study.”

“After all, there are renowned teachers in the capital and also Bailu Academy,” Madam Fu said, “it’s somewhat better than elsewhere.”

Mr. Fu nodded and then asked: “Should I go and make a visit in advance? Get him a spot at Bailu Academy? It’s not easy to get into Bailu Academy; it requires some arrangements beforehand.”

Madam Fu shook her head, “There’s no rush, let’s wait and see what my sister-in-law says.”

“What if it’s not needed, wouldn’t you have been busy in vain?” Madam Fu’s lips curled with a faint smile, “Mrs. Wu has many little schemes, I’ve always ignored her out of respect for my brother.”

“She’s bringing both her children this time, probably not just for that,” Madam Fu snorted coldly, “She might even look down on Bailu Academy. Let’s wait for her to come and see what her plans are.”

Mr. Fu was also considerate of Madam Fu, otherwise, why would he be so concerned with the Yan family?

Now that Madam Fu had said so, he had no objections.

Although Madam Fu held some opinions against Mrs. Wu, she still had their quarters prepared in advance for the mother and children.

Due to the scarcity of land in the capital, even the Fu family had money, but the house wasn’t much bigger.

Only two courtyards were left, one for Mrs. Wu and her daughter, and one for Yan Sikang.

The next day, Madam Fu took the children to the horse farm.

Mrs. Gu saw from afar that Madam Fu was bringing Fu Mingzhu and others and quickly took Gu Yunze and Gu Lingyi over.

“Madam Fu!” Mrs. Gu called out with a smile, “It’s wonderful that Mingzhu and Shinian could come.”

“During the hunt, Yunze said Mingzhu was excellent at both riding and archery, I’ve long wanted to see it,” Mrs. Gu asked Fu Mingzhu with a smile, “Will Mingzhu be performing today?”

Fu Mingzhu couldn’t help but feel a bit odd; why was Mrs. Gu so warm toward her today?

It hadn’t been like this before.

In the past, Mrs. Gu wasn’t impolite, but most of her attention was on Fu Shinian.

Madam Fu smiled and said to Fu Mingzhu: “Don’t restrain yourself today, enjoy yourself on the field.”

“Thank you, Mother.”

Mrs. Gu then asked Fu Shinian, “Shinian, will you join Mingzhu?”

“I’ll pass, my riding skills aren’t good,” Fu Shinian said, “I won’t fall off a gentle horse, but I can’t tame wild horses like my sister can. Even playing polo is beyond me.”

Mrs. Gu’s eyes lit up, “Mingzhu can tame wild horses?”

Fu Mingzhu’s sense of oddity deepened, and just as she was about to brush it off, Fu Shinian said: “Sister is skilled at taming horses.”

“Mingzhu is a bit too low-key usually.” Mrs. Gu affectionately took Fu Mingzhu’s hand, “Yunze loves horses too, just like you, he enjoys taming them. But there aren’t many opportunities in the capital for that. However, we do have some good horses at our mansion; perhaps Yunze can take you to the horse farm to try our horses.”

Fu Mingzhu’s eyebrows twitched, and she only smiled without saying anything.

This Mrs. Gu, wasn’t she interested in Shinian before?

Why is she turning to her now?

Switching between the sisters like this isn’t good at all.

Fu Mingzhu decided not to respond.

Mrs. Gu thought to herself that she was being a bit too eager.

However, seeing Fu Mingzhu’s response made her even more satisfied.

Compared to her own marriage, Fu Mingzhu cared more about the relationship with her family, indicating that Fu Mingzhu valued loyalty.

Madam Fu’s expression remained unchanged, but her heart grew slightly cold.

Do they think her family is a marketplace?

Choosing whomever they like?

However, since they were here, the polo match still had to be played.

Gu Yunze and Fu Mingzhu entered the field together.

Xiao Chengyu looked on coldly from a distance at the interaction between the Gu and Fu families; seeing Gu Yunze leave, Xiao Chengyu immediately walked over.

He had investigated everyone on the list Fu Shinian provided but hadn’t finished yet.

Yet Gu Yunze was not on the list at all.

Is the Fu family so trusting of Gu Yunze that they don’t even check?

Indeed, Xiao Chengyu hadn’t found anything wrong with Gu Yunze so far.

Xiao Chengyu had yet to reach them when Madam Chen arrived with her son in front of Madam Fu.

Xiao Chengyu paused in his steps.

He saw Chen Herun standing behind Mrs. Chen, his gaze almost fixed on Fu Shinian’s face.

Fu Shinian greeted Mrs. Chen and Chen Herun, and Chen Herun’s ears turned red.

Xiao Chengyu took a deep breath, and Jing Lai’s voice drifted to his ears, “Your Lordship, why is Mr. Chen’s face so red?”

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

“Could it be that Mrs. Chen has her eyes on the second young lady?” Jing Lai asked again.

“However, the second young lady is both beautiful and talented, and the Empress favors her. It’s only natural she’s popular,” Jing Lai muttered, “I’ve heard many families have approached matchmakers intending to propose to the Fu family.”

Xiao Chengyu took a deep breath and strode towards Fu Shinian.

“Madam Fu.”

“Marquis,” since Xiao Chengyu was assisting in seeking a match, Madam Fu found him more agreeable.

“Second Miss,” Xiao Chengyu called again, “Long time no see, how have you been lately?”

Fu Shinian found it odd but still said: “Thank you for your concern, Marquis, I am well. Seeing the Marquis is in even better spirits than before.”

Xiao Chengyu nodded, “Lately I’ve been feeling better and better.”

Mrs. Chen was also surprised; she hadn’t interacted much with Xiao Chengyu before, but now he seemed as healthy as any ordinary person, not frail as the rumors said.

However, it’s true that the Fu family’s relationship with Marquis Changping is as good as rumored.

“Where are you seated?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

Mrs. Gu was still there, so she said: “On the east side, directly facing the field.”

Mrs. Gu intended to foster a marriage with the Fu family, so she naturally arranged a good spot for them.

However, there were still quite a few families with higher status than the Fu family lately.

Therefore, the Fu family’s seating wasn’t very spacious, just had a better view.

Certainly not as good as the Marquis’s.

Xiao Chengyu then said: “My table just has Ying Yue and me, Madam Fu, if you don’t mind, would you like to join us?”

And as if by coincidence, just as Xiao Chengyu finished speaking, Xiao Yingyue appeared at the right time, greeted Madam Fu and Mrs. Gu, and said: “Today it’s just my brother and me, that spacious seat is a bit dull with just the two of us.”

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