Chapter 38: Never in This Life

e," Si Ye reached out and pinched Wei Zhen's nose playfully, feigning a stern expression, "Don't think I don't know, you're just afraid of bitterness!"Virgin muttered, "Who's afraid of hardship You're...Virgin shook her head, took a sip of tea, and said: "There's no need, just wait for the mistress to speak."

Gancao and Fulings were both a little disappointed when they heard this.

Logically speaking, it's the concubine's duty to decide how the daughter born out of wedlock celebrates her birthday. However, considering the concubine's disdain for the mistress's demeanor, she probably wouldn't agree to celebrate the eldest princess's birthday.

If Da Gege were a son, it wouldn't be such a big deal. After all, he'd be Si Ye's eldest legitimate son. Even if Fu Jin didn't like him, she would have to grit her teeth and host his first birthday banquet. The problem is that she's a daughter, not a son. Fu Jin simply doesn't care, and there's no fault to be found with her. After all, we haven't heard of San Ye or Wu Ye celebrating their illegitimate daughters' birthdays either.

"What if Ke Fuzhen refuses to give Dagerge a birthday present" Fuling sniffed and asked in a low voice.

"Isn't that perfect" Wei Zhen held her teacup, a contented smile on her face. "Then we can throw a birthday party for Big Sister ourselves."

You don't have to pay attention to Fujin's face or follow complicated etiquette. Da Gege doesn't even need to be taken out for sunbathing. At that time, I'll bake a cake for Da Gege and happily accompany her as she eats it. That would be truly comfortable.

Virgin's face was full of eagerness, which left both Ling and Gancao stunned. They were worried that their master would be sad because of this, but they didn't expect their master to be so open-minded.

Is it good or bad that the master is so uncompetitive by nature

……

Even though she had a good night’s sleep, Wei Zhen still took her afternoon nap. Today, Fang was in charge of the elder sister again, so Wei Zhen accompanied the elder sister for a nap together.

In a state between wakefulness and slumber, Wei Zhen felt a gentle cool breeze. She vaguely thought to herself, "Lingzhi and Gancao are truly a pair of little angels. I wonder how long the two have been fanning me and Da Gege."

Just as he was about to open his eyes, he heard two people speaking in hushed tones.

"Last night, the master still went to sleep at the mistress's place." Fuling's voice sounded a little dejected.

Licorice said: “What's so surprising about this On a day like the Qixi Festival, the master wouldn't fail to give his wife some face.”

"But Master clearly loves us dearly, I thought...oh well!" Fuling was still unwilling to accept it, murmuring softly, "This time the mistress will definitely be up in arms again, and she'll probably torment our master."

Licorice shook her head: “How long has it been since the Eldest Miss's affair The Fuzhin still needs to learn a lesson and won’t target our master for now.”

"That's good enough, at least I can have some peace for a while."

Licorice, however, worried about others, looking at Virgin's sleeping face and sighing: “I just worry that the master will be heartbroken.”

Fu Ling didn't understand: "Why would the master be sad"

Licorice hesitated, then lowered her voice and said to Licorice: "Last night I followed my master to a banquet. At the table, my master kept secretly staring at Fourth Master, especially infatuated. Later, because the wife and Fourth Master... were intimate, my master was heartbroken and drank to drown his sorrows, which is why he got drunk.

Virgin:：“……”

Licorice, what kind of eyes do you have!

I was excited, thrilled, gossipy, and had that caught-in-the-act awkward look!

In short, there is no infatuation!

Fu Ling was shocked, her fan falling still. "Are you serious"

Gancao nodded vigorously and sighed: "I was worried that the master would be heartbroken to know that the Fourth Master had spent the night at the mistress's place, but the master didn't even ask. He must be pretending to be deaf and dumb so he doesn't want to know."

When she heard this, Fu Ling nodded repeatedly, her brow furrowed as she said, "You're right. Our master is so heartbroken that he doesn't even want to face reality."

"How could this be good Won't the master lose his appetite"

Virgin:：“……”

You two have goldfish memories, forgetting so quickly that my breakfast was a bowl of red date millet porridge, two meat buns, three pieces of crystal cake, and an extra cup of milk

You call this not thinking of food and sleep!

Virgin couldn't stand the nonsense these two girls were spouting anymore, and was just about to pretend to be asleep when, as if sensing her thoughts, the elder sister suddenly burst into tears. Fu Ling and Gan Cao hurried over to comfort the elder sister.

Oh, elder sister is truly a precious jewel of Mama!

Virgin rubbed her sleepy eyes, looking like she had been woken up by Da Gege: “How long have I slept”

"Master, you slept with the elder sister for less than an hour."

Ling immediately went to call Fang, while Gancao hurried to serve Wei Zhen with the dried date tea that had been prepared.

“Master, have a cup of jujube tea to soothe your throat.”

Maybe it's my imagination, but today Licorice seems especially considerate. Her voice is even softer than usual.

Virgin took a sip of tea, somewhat puzzled: "Why has the tea been changed to jujube tea today"

Usually it's Pu-erh tea.

Once upon a time, the maiden who never left her milk tea could not bear to part with it. Ever since she crossed over, she has begun to obediently adapt to drinking tea.

"The jujube tea is sweet, Your Lordship should drink more of it, it will ease your mind." Licorice gave a face that said "You don't need to explain, I understand."

Virgin:：“……”

Uh, it seems like she's not mistaken.

Virgin hadn't forgotten the kindness of the little angel, and she drank the sweet date tea to the last drop, silently sighing in her heart.

Silly girl, what's she got to be sad about

To her, the Fourth Master was just like her boss. A lowly employee feeling sorry for a capitalist How pathetic!

It's impossible, it will never happen.

……

The Fourth Master tripped in the training yard, but luckily it wasn't serious. He didn't even need to stop riding his horse, so he didn't think much of it and insisted on finishing his practice for the day. When he returned to his elder brother's residence, he only then realized that his ankle was swollen and painful. Su Peisheng was startled and quickly went to summon the imperial physician.

The mistress also got the news and personally went to the front yard to visit, worried out of her mind.

"Master, how could you fall so carelessly How have you been serving me" As soon as she saw Su Peisheng, the Madam immediately scolded him.

Su Peisheng hurriedly bowed and apologized: "It is all the servants' negligence for not taking good care of our master. Please, Madam, have mercy."

"Alright, let's not dwell on Su Peisheng. It was my own carelessness," Fourth Master frowned and waved his hand. "As you can see, there's nothing amiss. You may go back now."

Her face stiffened, then she opened her mouth again, her voice softening and becoming earnest: "I'd still like to stay and take care of my master."

"Fourth Master was truly getting impatient: 'Let Su Peisheng handle it, I won't trouble the Mistress.'"

"Yes, this servant will take her leave."

As soon as she stepped out of the door, Fojin's face turned grim. She cast a reluctant glance back before resolutely returning to the inner courtyard.

"Seeing Lady Fu remain composed throughout, Li MaMa brought a bowl of sweet congee and said to Lady Fu, 'Madam, as the master is in a bad mood, it's better for you not to be around. You wouldn't get caught in his anger.' "

"Fu Jin waved her hand, having no appetite for the sweet soup. Li MaMa had to put the sweet soup aside. After a long while, Fu Jin frowned and said, "MaMa, do you think Master is still angry with me"

Li Ma's face showed hesitation: "Impossible, wasn't the master staying overnight last night It seems the master has already calmed down. Fu Jin is worrying too much"

Fu Jin pursed her lips, finding it hard to express herself. After a long silence, she frowned and said: "I always feel that the Master seemed a little… perfunctory last night."ll ask De Fei to help choose a new person for the Fourth Master, this way she can also control things better.……Fourth Master ate two pills, but his stomach pain didn't ease. He drank a cup of hot tea...