Qi Mingzhu was moved. Since entering the Qin County Prince's mansion, she had never contacted her family proactively. Apart from sending two letters to her mother saying she was well, she had no further contact.
"I will remember what you said," Qi Mingzhu said solemnly, seemingly having made up her mind.
"Then I won't be an eyesore here. Remember, I came today on behalf of someone else. It's not that I want to make peace with you!" Qi Zhenzhen emphasized with a serious expression.
Qi Mingzhu was stunned for a moment, "Why are you like this, selling goodwill and still making people unhappy?"
"I didn't come to offer you goodwill; I'm someone who holds grudges," Qi Zhenzhen said. "Alright, after all this fuss, I'm tired. I'm leaving now!"
Qi Mingzhu offered to see Qi Zhenzhen out, but Qi Zhenzhen refused, "Let Fusu see me out."
Fusu was a little apprehensive. After all, when she was at the Marquis's mansion, she had done many unsavory things because of the eldest young lady. She was worried that the Crown Prince's wife would settle accounts with her.
"Stay here and protect your mistress well. And you, don't think about replacing her." Qi Zhenzhen had no patience for beating around the bush with Fusu. It was best to be direct about such matters.
Fusu's heart trembled. She instinctively wanted to kneel to Qi Zhenzhen, but Fei Xu quickly supported her. "Sister Fusu, this is the Qin County Prince's mansion. If you kneel down so carelessly, aren't you slandering my Crown Prince's wife?"
Forcing a servant by her mistress's side to kneel would not bring a good reputation.
"Lu Jingning is not someone to be trifled with, and the Crown Prince's wife will not let you have an easy time. Therefore, climbing into bed is not what you imagine, flying to a branch to become a phoenix. Qin Xuan will not take you seriously, and do you think Lu Jingning will be kind-hearted? Or do you think the Marquis's mansion will not hold you accountable? What you need to do now is to serve your mistress well. If she can establish herself in this mansion, you will prosper along with her and live a good life," Qi Zhenzhen said coldly.
Fusu had indeed had such thoughts. Even before the eldest young lady entered the Prince's mansion, she had harbored this idea. However, she had always suppressed it and had not revealed any signs of it. Even the eldest young lady, with whom she spent every day, had not noticed anything amiss about her. She hadn't expected the second young lady to see through it.
"This servant will know her place," Fusu said with a solemn expression.
Yes, she had previously thought that becoming a concubine would allow her to be on equal footing with the eldest young lady. But after listening to the second young lady, she suddenly realized that it was just her wishful thinking. As the second young lady had said, if she really climbed into bed, she would have no good outcome.
"The young madam sought me out and said she would protect me," Fusu gritted her teeth and revealed everything to Qi Zhenzhen.
"So, what are your thoughts now?" Qi Zhenzhen asked, raising an eyebrow.
"This servant will serve the eldest young lady and her unborn child well!" Fusu made up her mind.
"I'll believe you for now. After you go back, just tell Qi Mingzhu that Madam Lu sought you out. Although I said a lot to her today, she might not immediately do as I said. Your adding fuel to the fire can push her forward a few steps. Also, when your mistress is doing things, think more for her. You heard everything I said today. Fusu, I don't think you're stupid. You should know that what I said makes sense. So, when it's time to advise your mistress, don't be hesitant. Even if your mistress is unhappy at first, just say it. Qi Mingzhu will eventually understand!" Qi Zhenzhen said slowly.
Fusu nodded, "This servant respectfully follows the second young lady's teachings."
Qi Zhenzhen then, leaning on Fei Xu's arm, slowly walked out of the gates of the County Prince's mansion. Although she was a bit tired, she had at least fulfilled her mission.