Princess and the General

ake.
The beautiful scenery of the lake could be seen just by opening a window.
There was a large area of lotuses outside, and that was why this was called Lotus Courtyard.

She was in the middle of thinking back to the scenery from her childhood.
Hearing what Su YunYan said, her expression instantly sank, and she opened her eyes.

“When I was a young miss of the manor, how could your grandfather have had as much glory as your uncle does now? In the past, the manor was not as large as it is now.”

“Then why does uncle not give mother a different courtyard? Lotus Courtyard is both old and small.
Although the repairs are quite nice, can it compare to the Western Wing?”

Madam Su had never liked it when she compared things in this way.
She was also like this in JinLing, but she was no longer comparing with the young misses of other influential families.
It was just a girl with an unclear background, thus Madam Su could not bring herself to scold her.

Could it be that she would have to tell Su YunYan that she was not as important as an adopted daughter in Marquis Gu’s Manor?

To a girl who had lost her father, that would be too tragic.

“Your uncle has six sons and has always wanted a daughter.
It’s natural that he would treat her a little better.
She is also someone who saved your uncle’s life.
It’s natural that she should be treated courteously.”

Madam Su said this but seemed to be unable to even convince herself, as the corner of her mouth was twitching.

She still thought of Su YunYan as a child, having been hoodwinked by what she had said.

“Hmph, but she is not his daughter.
A fake cannot become real.
I am uncle’s actual niece.
If he wants a daughter, I will stay here for a long time! As for that little girl, Yu Fu, she’ll be like a maidservant in the manor.
At most, she will just be a guest relying on the family’s support.
She is unworthy of enjoying all of that!”

How could Madam Su not also think this way?

That was why they never had any intention of taking Yu Fu seriously, nor did they ever think of Yu Fu as family.

But the Emperor had personally granted her gifts.
In Marquis Gu’s Manor, everyone from Gu HuaiJiang down doted on and loved her.
It was clear that they all thought of her as a proper young miss.

“Look at the situation today.
I only asked a few questions about Yu Fu’s background before ShuBai moved to stop me.
He has always been a steady and reasonable child.
It’s quite evident with his actions just how much he protects Yu Fu.”

Madam Su let out a sigh, her forehead becoming gloomy.

If she was just a girl from a family with a lowly standing, it would be fine.
I am just worried that she is a spy from another country, and that she has come to the manor with some sort of secret that cannot be revealed.”

Marquis Gu’s Manor had an overly-unique situation.
In the past, the manor was like a cage.
Things were strict and carried out in an orderly fashion.

Now that Yu Fu was here, the atmosphere in the manor had changed.
It made her feel uneasy because it was so unfamiliar.

“Spy?”

Su YunYan clicked her tongue, and an idea came to mind, “Mother, don’t worry.
I will go and probe around a bit to see if she is a spy or not.”