I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

However, when she reached the door, Fu Wanqing stopped and stood with her back to the main hall for two seconds.

Then take a deep breath, as if to inhale all the unhappiness into your stomach.

She pushed open the door and went outside. Sunlight shone on her, and her long pink hair fluttered in the light.

The door closed, leaving only Fu Yunshu, her son, and her daughter-in-law in the main hall.

Lin Wanqing wanted to say something, but Fu Yunshu glared at her and shut her up.

"You should leave too, don't just stand here."

Fu Jing'an and Lin Wanqing exchanged a glance, then sheepishly stood up and walked out.

As Lin Wanqing reached the door, she glanced back at Fu Yunshu, wanting to say something but then swallowing it back.

The door closed, leaving only Fu Yunshu in the main hall.

She stood there staring at the doorway for a long time before slowly sitting back down in her chair.

I picked up the cup of tea, which had gone completely cold, and took a sip. It was bitter, astringent, and cold.

She put down her teacup, closed her eyes, and tapped her fingers lightly twice on the table.

As soon as Fu Wanqing's figure disappeared through the doorway, the air in the main hall became even more oppressive.

Fu Yunshu sat in the main seat, her fingers slowly circling the rim of the teacup, then circling it again.

"This time I will accompany Master Gu to Shanghai, and we will also take a trip to the Kuroshio Current in the South China Sea."

"There is a rare life substance in the secret realm that is very important to Master Gu's body."

"I will select a few capable people from among the offerings to work with me; there can be no mistakes."

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was like a nail driven into the ground, piercing into people's hearts.

Fu Jing'an and Lin Wanqing exchanged a glance, a hint of joy flashing across their faces simultaneously.

Lin Wanqing's lips even curled up slightly, as if she had seen a good opportunity.

Fu Jing'an quickly took a step forward, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Mom, if you're going to the South China Sea, why don't you have Shiwei come back and go with you?"

"Shi Wei is the Marquis of Wu'an. With her by your side, we feel at ease."

"Moreover, she can also get to know Master Gu better, which is a win-win situation."

Lin Wanqing nodded in agreement, her eyes lighting up like two lamps.

"Yes, Mom, Shiwei hasn't been back for a long time, so this is a good opportunity to see her."

"Master Gu is here too. Young people should spend more time together, and feelings will naturally develop."

"The two of them look so well-matched standing together; you can't find another couple like them in the entire Great Xia."

Fu Yunshu raised her eyelids and glanced at them, her gaze as cold as ice.

"Don't let Shi Wei come back. She has important business with Chief Minister Zhuge."

"The generals are personally selected by the Grand Secretary, and no one is allowed to interfere; this is a matter of state."

"Stop with your dirty thoughts. You don't need to worry about Shi Wei's affairs."

She paused, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then put it down again.

"What Shi Wei is doing now is related to the safety of the entire Great Xia Dynasty."

"This is not a tool for you to use for political marriages, understand?"

Fu Jing'an and Lin Wanqing's faces immediately turned ugly, as if they had swallowed flies.

The two opened their mouths as if to say something, but Fu Yunshu had already lowered her head to look at the documents.

The meaning was clear: the guest had been shown away, and to say anything more would be rude and invite trouble.

Fu Jing'an could only nod, his voice muffled, as if squeezed out from his nose.

"Yes, Mom, we understand. We won't bother Shiwei."

Lin Wanqing forced a smile, but it looked worse than a grimace.

The two bowed to Fu Yunshu, turned and walked out quickly and hurriedly.

The moment the door closed, Fu Yunshu put down her teacup and sighed softly.

The sigh was deep and long, as if he wanted to expel all the air from his chest.

The corridor was quiet, with only the echoing footsteps of Fu Jing'an and Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing walked ahead, her high heels clicking on the wooden floor.

Her back was ramrod straight, but her shoulders were slightly hunched, as if she were angry.

Fu Jing'an followed behind, taking large strides, wanting to catch up with her but not daring to.

As she reached the corner, Lin Wanqing suddenly stopped and turned to look at Fu Jing'an.

Her eyes were frighteningly bright, filled with resentment, burning like fire.

"Give Shi Wei a call and ask her to come back sometime soon."

Her voice was low, but her tone was authoritative, as if she were giving orders.

Fu Jing'an paused for a moment, his brows furrowed, and a hint of hesitation crossed his face.

"Mom just said not to disturb us, and it's hard to explain to the Grand Secretary."

"Besides, you know Shi Wei's personality; she might not listen to us."

Lin Wanqing interrupted him directly, raising her voice slightly, her tone tinged with anger.

"Mom says no and that's it? Shi Wei is from the Fu family, not the Zhuge family."

"It's not hard to get her to come back on an excuse; she can just say there's something going on at home."

"Mom is getting old and her health isn't good. I miss her. That should be a good reason, right?"

Fu Jing'an rubbed his hands together, his expression somewhat complicated, as if he were weighing something.

"But Wanqing...you saw it just now, she seemed a bit off."

"Her face changed when she heard the word 'brother-in-law,' didn't you think?"

"After all, she's our own daughter. Isn't it a bit too much to treat her like this?"

Lin Wanqing gave a cold laugh, her eyes filled with an indescribable chill.

"Now you know she's your biological daughter? Didn't you agree with me in the palace just now?"

"You didn't hesitate when you said she wasn't qualified, but now you're feeling sorry for her."

"Your mind changes quite quickly, faster than turning the pages of a book."

Fu Jing'an was choked, opened his mouth but couldn't speak, and his face turned a little red.

He looked down at the tips of his shoes, like a child who had done something wrong.

Lin Wanqing sighed, softening her tone, but the meaning behind her words remained the same.

"We are sorry for Wanqing. We left her in the mountain village when she was young and failed in our responsibilities as parents."

"Do you know how much suffering she endured growing up alone in that place?"

"But now we can compensate her and let her live the life of a rich young lady, with no worries about food or clothing."

"I'll give you whatever you want, you can buy whatever you want, you'll never have to worry about anything in this life."

She paused, reached up to tidy her hair behind her ear, and continued speaking.

"We didn't do anything to her, we just felt that Shi Wei was more suitable to be with Master Gu."

"Shi Wei is the Marquis of Wu'an, and Master Gu is the jewel of the empire; they are a perfect match."

"When two people stand together, they are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."

Her tone became increasingly matter-of-fact, as if she were trying to persuade Fu Jing'an, or perhaps herself.

"Wanqing grew up in a mountain village and has never seen much of the world."

"She's not dignified in her speech and actions; you're afraid she'll spill tea or water when you serve it to her."

"What can she do by following Master Gu? Isn't she just wasting her opportunity?"

"It would be much better to have Shi Wei come; it's a sure-fire deal. You do the math."

As Fu Jing'an listened, the hesitation on his face gradually disappeared.

His brows relaxed, as if he had finally figured out some profound truth.

"That's true, Shi Wei is indeed more suitable. As for Wan Qing... we'll just give her more money in the future."

"Buy her a big house, hire some servants, and let her live a good life."

"Give her whatever she wants; we don't lack it anyway."