Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Not Calling Her Second Miss Anymore, Just Saying Shinian

“On the other side of General Mansion, there were several families of rank ’First Grade’, ’Second Grade’, and ’Third Grade’ officials.”

“As such, the vacant seat of Marquis Changping can be offered to the families of the Grand Tutor or various ministers, otherwise, it would really be unfair to several families.”

“You see, in this way, the whole viewpoint is not quite spacious. Even this spot here was barely squeezed out by Madam. After all, any of these are ranked higher than Mr. Fu’s position!”

“If I recall correctly, Mr. Fu seemed to have not participated in this year’s spring examination and holds no official position. So…” Nanny Xu smiled slightly, “Madam having reserved this spot for Mr. Fu has already given quite considerable face to Marquis Changping.”

Otherwise, how fitting is a spot for Xiao Fengxing based on his status?

The meaning in Nanny Xu’s words was clearly understood by Xiao Fengxing and Lin Qingqing.

“You sly old servant!” Xiao Fengxing angrily scolded, “You really underestimated people!”

“Did Madam Gu know about your words?” Xiao Fengxing thundered.

Nanny Xu kept silent but her attitude was evident, of course Madam Gu knew.

Lin Qingqing quickly restrained Xiao Fengxing.

Their reputation in the capital was already bad, if Xiao Fengxing lost his temper now, the image of a gentleman would be completely ruined.

“Husband.” Lin Qingqing held Xiao Fengxing’s arm, subtly reminding him.

Xiao Fengxing suddenly calmed down, then Lin Qingqing said to Nanny Xu, “Nanny, what you mentioned are only the families of esteemed persons, but the persons themselves are not here.”

“So calculating based on the family status, how can I and my husband not use the seat of Marquis Changping?” Lin Qingqing asked.

“Yes.” Xiao Fengxing nodded promptly.

Nanny Xu’s expression remained unchanged, “Marquis Changping has left and is not using the seat, currently chatting with my Madam.”

“With the seat vacant and without an elder of the family to decide, obviously, Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu cannot use it.” Nanny Xu continued, “The families of the esteemed persons, even though the persons are not present, their wives are. If the wives aren’t here, only their children, with no official position, obviously cannot use it.”

“If Mr. Fu wants to use the original place, he can only invite the old Madam of Marquis Mansion.” Nanny Xu said indifferently, “If the old Madam were here, it wouldn’t just be the original place, even the central spot belonging to the Gu family would be reserved for her.”

Are you able to invite her?

Certainly, you cannot.

“Let’s leave.” Xiao Fengxing gritted his teeth.

Being ejected from the Marquis Mansion seat was already embarrassing enough.

Now being shoved into a corner, such evident disdain, how could Xiao Fengxing stay longer.

“Nanny, please convey my gratitude to Madam Gu for today’s hospitality.” Xiao Fengxing said through clenched teeth, “We will not participate in today’s polo match.”

The current General Mansion is something he cannot provoke.

But once he joins the court, he will find a way to destroy the Gu family in the future!

Seeking revenge for today’s humiliation!

“Take care.” Nanny Xu said indifferently.

“Hmph!” Xiao Fengxing snorted coldly and left with Lin Qingqing.

Nanny Xu reported back to Madam Gu, who asked, “How did the two of them react?”

Nanny Xu recounted every detail of the conversation between Xiao Fengxing and Lin Qingqing meticulously.

She described their reactions vividly.

Xiao Chengyu smiled slightly, this Madam Gu was truly interesting, she wasn’t worried about offending Xiao Fengxing at all.

This attitude could be described as directly antagonizing Xiao Fengxing, even severing any possibility of reconciliation.

Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but glance at Madam Fu, seeing her expression much milder than before.

It seems Madam Gu’s actions were not only confident in his physical condition but also for Madam Fu.

Yet, the reason remained unclear, prompting Madam Gu to risk confronting Xiao Fengxing to please Madam Fu.

Xiao Chengyu gave a sideways glance and turned to look.

He saw Fu Mingzhu and Gu Yunze walking over together.

Gu Yunze focused on talking to Fu Mingzhu without acknowledging others.

On the contrary, Fu Mingzhu appeared to want to maintain some distance from him.

Xiao Chengyu lowered his gaze slightly, could it be that Gu Yunze liked Fu Mingzhu, not Fu Shinian?

Was it because Madam Gu made a mistake, hence striving to win favor with Madam Fu?

That would make sense.

If he were Madam Fu, he too would be furious with Madam Gu for her indecisive behavior between his two daughters.

Understanding this, Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but pull up the corners of his mouth.

At this point, Fu Mingzhu and Gu Yunze returned.

Madam Gu warmly said, “Tired, aren’t you? Sit down and rest, have some tea.”

Fu Mingzhu was drinking tea, Madam Gu continued, “Mingzhu’s riding skills are indeed well-known, I didn’t expect Mingzhu to be skilled in both riding and polo.”

Madam Fu merely smiled, but her gaze grew colder.

Madam Gu’s attitude toward Xiao Fengxing alone wasn’t enough to appease her anger.

Madam Gu’s smile was awkward as she glared at Gu Yunze.

It’s all his fault, why didn’t he say anything sooner.

With the polo match concluded, Xiao Chengyu too felt relieved.

He no longer kept an eye on Gu Yunze.

In the carriage on the way back to the mansion, Xiao Yingyue said to Xiao Chengyu with a smile, “Brother, I know something, do you want to hear?”

Xiao Chengyu glanced at Xiao Yingyue nonchalantly; he had little interest in matters apart from those concerning Fu Shinian.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yingyue’s next words were, “It’s related to Shinian.”

“…” Xiao Chengyu paused, “Speak.”

Xiao Yingyue chuckled once and continued, “The day after tomorrow, Madam Fu will take Shinian to Law Temple for incense offering, and has invited Elder Yong’an’s wife. At that time, the Princely Heir and Miss Yu will accompany them.”

Xiao Chengyu raised an eyebrow, Xiao Yingyue said, “The Fu family and Elder Yong’an’s mansion are on good terms, Shinian and sister Mingzhu are very close with Miss Yu. I heard Elder Yong’an’s wife is quite fond of Shinian, plus Mr. Fu once saved Elder Yong’an’s wife.”

“Brother, what do you think, normally it’s a women’s incense offering event, there’s no need for the Princely Heir to follow, why this time is he accompanying them?” Xiao Yingyue leisurely said, “Mr. Fu also went for this.”

“I usually don’t hear Shinian saying about Mr. Fu accompanying her for incense offering.”

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

“Did Shinian say anything to you?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

Xiao Yingyue smiled with squinted eyes.

Listen, Brother didn’t refer to second miss, directly called Shinian.

“She hasn’t said anything.” Xiao Yingyue laughed, “Even if relations are intimate, marriage matters cannot be casually discussed. Besides, they are merely in the observation stage, nothing is settled yet, so they definitely cannot discuss it arbitrarily.”

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