Chapter 88: Once-in-a-Century Love Battlefield

mother, I'm afraid she would be angry again and further strain their bond as mother and son.She was an old woman who didn't know how many years she had left, and couldn't do anything for the Fourth M...Fuling instantly fell silent: “ … Ah”

Licorice glanced at the dumbfounded Ling, and said, "Take it down, and bring over Master's heavy brocade cloak."

"Oh, then I'll go." With a sigh, Ling only had to carry the two gorgeous cloaks back the way they came.

After tidying up, it was almost time. Gancao accompanied Wei Zhen towards the main hall when they encountered a flustered maid at the entrance, nearly bumping into Wei Zhen. Luckily, Gancao reacted quickly and grabbed the clumsy maid before anything happened.

On closer inspection, it was Manchu embroidery from Song Gege's courtyard.

"Mànxiù, what's the matter with you You were so flustered that you almost bumped into our Gege." Gāocǎo asked.

"I am so sorry, Miss. I was wrong. Please forgive me!"

"It's alright, get up," Wei Zhen raised her hand and casually asked, "Have Gege and the others arrived yet"

Màn Xiù shook her head, her voice somewhat low: "Your Grace, our mistress is ill in bed and can't get up. She won't be able to attend the banquet. I am here to report this to Fu Jin."

"Wei Zhen was startled: "Song Gege is ill"

"Yes, our Gege contracted a cold on the way back to Beijing and hasn't fully recovered yet."

"Since you're sick, just take good care of yourself. In a couple of days, I'll go and have a look at Song Gege," Wei Zhen nodded, "Alright, you better go back and attend to Song Gege."

"Yes, slave will take leave."

Manxiu hurried away, leaving Virgin in place, frantic.

Had she known Song Gege wasn't coming, she wouldn't have come either!

The main courtyard, the Mistress of the House, the Fourth Master, and her, this concubine in the eyes of the Mistress of the House, she's a fox spirit. This is what kind of once-in-a-century love triangle!

"Master" Seeing Wei Zhen standing there motionless for a long time, Gancao couldn't help but worry and asked in a low voice, "Master, are you worried about Song Gege"

No, she is worried about herself!

On the night of Qixi Festival, Song Gege even accompanied me to be a lightbulb. It wasn't too embarrassing, but after a while...

He's just a lightbulb for them.

Virgin thought to herself, imagining the scene of herself sandwiched between the Fourth Master and the Mistress, sparkling like a jewel. She felt suffocated.

“Licorice, I suddenly feel short of breath and my chest is tight. My head is also spinning. You think I’m very sick” Wei Zhen supported her forehead, trying to act like a delicate willow in the wind, looking pitifully at Licorice, “You think I should go back and rest now, maybe stay in bed for three days”

Before licorice could answer, a soft male voice drifted from behind her: "Being so sick, you naturally need to invite a physician to take a look and prescribe some medicine. It'll at least take a year and a half to recuperate, with three meals of tonic and decoction every day that can't be missed."

"Master!" Gancao, hearing the voice, quickly bowed and paid her respects.

Virgin looked at the man walking from far to near in front of her, secretly curled her lips and politely bowed: "Greetings, Master."

At a glance, the virgin saw the pouch at Fourth Master's waist and felt her spirits deflate slightly. She also felt a bit ashamed.

It's just a casual gift for the Fourth Master's birthday, how come he put it on right away I've never seen him wear an incense pouch before.

... It was sudden and caught people off guard.

"How is it Still not feeling comfortable" Si Ye stepped forward, reaching out to help Wei Zhen up. He looked at Wei Zhen's half-new and half-old heavy brocade robe, and couldn't help but frown.

Didn't Xiao Mama say the cloak was already finished and would be sent over How is Li still wearing this old cape

But he swallowed his words. The Fourth Master sized up the virgin's meagre, silver-only jewelry and understood. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for her.

It's still Li Shi who was wronged.

"No, I'm fine. Don't worry about me," Weijun released Si Ye's hand and saw Fu Jin walking towards them from afar. With good discernment, Weijun distanced herself from Si Ye. "Please go ahead, Si Ye."

"Greetings, master!" The mistress welcomed him out the door, a smile on her face that was both graceful and humble. "Please come in, master."

The Mistress personally greeted him at the door, and the Fourth Master wouldn't want to lose face. He nodded immediately, taking the lead and stepping into the main courtyard. The Mistress followed closely behind.

"Come this way, Gege," Li Mama smiled broadly as she led Wei Zhen.

"Thank you, Grandmother." Wei Zhen smoothed her cloak and, with a stiff expression, followed behind. She silently made up her mind that she would play the role of an obedient lamp, as quiet as a chicken. Once the banquet was over, she would slip away without making any trouble for Madam.

The demure and quiet maiden never expected that upon entering the room, she would be met with such warm attention from the mistress.

"Where is my elder sister I had people specially prepare some pastries for her."

While Fujin resembled a passionate desert, the virgin maiden felt utterly out of place. She lacked Fujin's natural acting skills and had to force a smile that seemed just right.

"Thank you, Madam, for your concern. I originally intended to bring the eldest daughter with me, but she fell asleep early and it was cold outside. I was worried she would catch a chill, so I did not wake her up. Please forgive me, Madam."

"That's good then, the eldest Miss's health is the most important," the Fujin nodded, then turned her head to instruct Bi Qiao, "You go and send the pastries to the eldest Miss right now."

"Don't bother, my lady. When I go back later, I can ask Gancao to bring it along. Thank you, madam, for thinking of the eldest sister."

"After all, she is the eldest daughter of our master and wife. Not only does our master cherish her dearly, but even I, as her stepmother, feel a great deal of affection for her."

Speaking of this, the mistress's face turned apologetic again. When she spoke, her voice carried a tinge of self-reproach: "It was because I was too worried about Eldest Sister that I had those misunderstandings with my younger sister in the past. Looking back now, every time I think about it, I feel uneasy. I sincerely hope my younger sister will forgive me and not misunderstand my maternal heart."

What else can Virgin say

She truly didn't expect the Mistress to go this far, for the sake of winning back Fourth Master, the Mistress was willing to do anything. She even took the initiative to apologize to her, a lowly Gege, though she used the guise of a motherly heart.

But for a mistress, this is truly precious.

Of course, Vivien had no words to say. She could only get up and bow deeply to the mistress: "How dare I Mistress, please spare me."uing to eat the stew. He thought inwardly that this little wretch was truly not very clever, lacking even a basic sense of awareness.His master was quite clever, though...Humph, he’s too clever for hi...