Shen Hui was so angry that the veins on his forehead stood out. As soon as he finished speaking, the lively banquet suddenly fell into silence.

The old lady's expression was very unhappy, and Chen Yuxiao was even more embarrassed. She was about to smile at Xiao Chengyou when she heard him snort lowly.

"I didn't expect my second brother to be so ambitious." He raised a sneer on his lips and stared at Shen Hui with his calm black eyes.

"My second brother is unwilling to be inferior to others, so he can work hard on his own and make his family shine."

Chen Yuxiao sensed Xiao Chengyou's reluctance to support him and hurriedly explained, "Hui'er is still young and not sensible, so please don't worry about it, Your Highness."

"After all, we are a family of brothers and we must always help each other." She said anxiously.

Unexpectedly, the first person to disagree was Shen Hui on the side.

"I don't want him to help me!"

Shen Hui couldn't bear to succumb to Xiao Chengyou, and couldn't stand his always unscrupulous mother being so kind to Xiao Chengyou, so he immediately jumped up and said.

Chen Yuxiao's eagerness immediately froze on his face, "You..."

With the word "treason" in her mouth, she looked at the way the flesh on Shen Hui's face was trembling, and the blood was rushing to his head. She wished she could cover Shen Hui's screaming mouth on the spot.

She, Chen Yuxiao, relied on careful calculation to gain a foothold in the General's Mansion. Who would have thought that the child she would give birth to would be so stupid.

He really followed his father.

"What's the fuss about," the old lady finally couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "The most important thing for a family is to be harmonious."

Shen Hui let out a breath and finally sat down angrily under Chen Yuxiao's threat.

The old lady sighed and did not embarrass Shen Hui. She moved her eyes to Fu Ling, who had never spoken, and her eyelids drooped slightly.

When the prince was serving in the army on the border, marriage was difficult to discuss, which gave Fu Ling, a woman of humble origin, an opportunity.

Originally, seeing that she was extremely talented and smart and obedient, the old lady liked her.

But now, the prince has won a hot official position, and there is an endless stream of people coming to the general's residence to propose marriage. Most of them are noblewomen from aristocratic families with a higher family background than Fu Ling. Even if they are to be concubines, they have to go to the general's residence to marry.

As his legitimate wife, Fu Ling has been in the family for so long but she is not favored by her husband. She has never even consummated the marriage, and there is no hope of marrying her legitimate eldest grandson.

Looking at Fu Ling at this time, the old lady became even more unhappy.

"As the Crown Princess, you must also fulfill your responsibilities and take good care of the Crown Prince." The old lady said with a slight expression on her face.

"Yes." Fu Ling curled up his fingertips under the table and responded meekly, "I will strictly follow the old lady's instructions."

The old lady was slightly shaken, and her voice became more severe as she reprimanded, "It's easy to say it, but more importantly, you have to do it."

Fu Ling lowered his head and moved his lips, but still did not speak.

How could she not know what the old lady was thinking? These days, she had been thinking about getting close to Xiao Chengyou, but he was always so cold and distant, so what could she do?

Not getting Xiao Chengyou's love made the old lady feel disgusted. What about the plant herb that her mother needed...

Fu Ling swallowed down the grievance in his heart and agreed, "I know I was wrong."

Before the old lady could say anything, Xiao Chengyou said, "Grandma doesn't know something."

His tone was calm, but there was a hint of protection, "My grandson was injured by an arrow during the spring hunting. The assassin applied poison on the tip of the arrow. If Fu Ling hadn't stepped forward and sucked out the poison from my grandson's body in time, I'm afraid that My grandson has died long ago and has no chance to pay filial piety to you."

After hearing his words, the old lady suddenly had an incredible look on her face.

"I didn't know that the arrow was poisonous," the old lady recovered from her shock and asked with concern, "Are you feeling well?"

"With Fu Ling taking care of me, everything will be fine for my grandson."

The old lady was speechless for a moment, and after a while, she looked at Fu Ling with a much gentler gaze, "You have made great contributions to the General's Mansion, I will not treat you badly."

Fu Ling smiled hurriedly and said, "It's all what I should do."

Even though she was humble, the old lady still ordered her maid to send many good things to her courtyard.

As if remembering something, the old lady said again, "You have been in the government for a while, and it's time to take charge of affairs. It will be my birthday party soon. You can help Yuxiao arrange it."

Fu Ling was a little surprised, and Chen Yuxiao's face was condensed, not wanting her to interfere in the affairs of the general's house.

But Shen Huifang annoyed the old lady, and Fu Ling's rescue of Xiao Chengyou was unexpected. She hesitated for a long time, but still held it in.

Suddenly, a little maid came from the side and timidly asked the old lady, "Butler Zhang ordered his servant to come and ask, what should I do about Aunt Wang's funeral?"

Her voice was not loud, but everyone present heard her clearly. Fu Ling was shocked and looked at the little maid in disbelief.

Going back to the heavy place, although Aunt Wang looked a little weak, she would not pass away so soon. What happened in the house during the past few days in Chun Shou?

On the other hand, the old lady waved her hands irritably, obviously annoyed by this matter. When Chen Yuxiao saw this, she even sneered.

"It would be nice to burn the courtyard of the General's Mansion and bury her whole body in the grave. Do you want everyone to mourn for her?" Chen Yuxiao's voice was sharp, like a knife piercing Fu Ling's ears.

The little maid was so frightened that she retreated immediately.

Fu Ling was shocked, but couldn't ask. Aunt Wang's face flashed in his mind, a little tired but full of kindness, and a sadness spread in his heart.

Although it was just a brief encounter, Aunt Wang's caring expression reminded Fu Ling of his own mother in the mansion - powerless and bullied, but protecting her children in every possible way.

Looking around, everyone in the mansion had cold expressions. The news of Aunt Wang's death was like a pebble thrown into the rough sea, unable to stir up even the smallest waves.

She couldn't help but wonder if her mother's fate would soon be like that of Aunt Wang, if she never got that piece of golden grass, disappearing quietly without leaving any trace.

Thinking of this, a strong sour feeling rushed to the tip of her nose, and she quickly lowered her head to cover it up, so that no one could notice the tears welling up in her eyes.

The banquet ended hastily and Xiao Chengyou turned to leave. Fu Ling came to his senses and hurriedly followed him and called him, "Husband."

Xiao Chengyou turned around, and his eyes fell on her face from a short distance away, "Huh?"

"My husband's injury is not fully healed yet. Why don't I rest in Wenyuntang tonight so that I can take care of you." Fu Ling said in a low voice with a sincere face.

Xiao Chengyou was stunned for a moment.

He has gone through hundreds of battles, and injuries are common. Now that the venom has been removed, this small injury on his shoulder is not a problem for him, and he does not need others to take care of him.

Xiao Chengyou was silent for a moment, but did not reject Fu Ling immediately.

Seeing the hesitation on Xiao Chengyou's face, Fu Ling seemed to understand his thoughts and said, "I am just worried about my husband's health."

The water in her eyes remained, and her wet eyes stared at him motionlessly, looking particularly endearing.

Fu Ling paused and then added, "My husband is just resting on the couch like last time."

She knew that Xiao Chengyou didn't want to get close to her, but even so, it would be much easier to coax him to be in the same room with her in the dead of night.

Xiao Chengyou was indeed a little shaken, and said after a while, "Then I will go back to the study first, and then I will go to your place after dinner."

He needed to deliver a letter quickly to discuss the assassination with the general, so he could not leave immediately.

"Just wait for me in Wenyun Hall." As if he was afraid that Fu Ling would make his own decisions and run to the study to look for him like last time, a touch of tenderness appeared on Xiao Chengyou's lips, and he looked at Fu Ling with a hint of persuasion. , the gentle voice hides solace.

"Don't worry, I will definitely come."