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After returning to the capital, Fu Qingqing began to frequently visit the Fu Residence, taking advantage of various opportunities to get close to Fu Guanbai.
She had always been good with words and adept at pleasing others, especially showing an unusual enthusiasm towards Fu Guanbai, seemingly trying to control him through this approach. Ever since my last conversation with Fu Bo, I have been particularly wary of Fu Qingqing.
I noticed that every time Fu Qingqing came to the Fu Residence, she would dress meticulously and always acted overly affectionate in front of Fu Guanbai, even… somewhat ambiguous.
Once, I saw with my own eyes that Fu Qingqing secretly put something into Fu Guanbai's drink. My heart raced, and I hurried over to stop Fu Guanbai from drinking that cup.
"What's wrong, Mu He?" Fu Guanbai looked at me in confusion.
I shook my head, "It's nothing, Father-in-law, I just wanted to remind you to drink less alcohol; it's bad for your health."
Fu Guanbai smiled and set down his cup.
I stepped aside and immediately called for the old maid to help me keep an eye on Fu Qingqing and see what she was up to.
Soon, the old maid returned with a report saying that Fu Qingqing had bribed a maid in the kitchen to drug Fu Guanbai's wine.
I frowned, "What kind of drug?"
The old maid shook her head, "I don't know either, but I heard it was bought from a brothel; it's not anything legitimate."
My heart sank as I immediately informed my mother-in-law about this matter.
Upon hearing this, my mother-in-law's expression changed drastically.
"No, it can't be!" She shook her head vigorously, "Qingqing is a child I've watched grow up; although she can be willful, she would never do something like this!"
"Mother-in-law, please be rational!" I tightly grasped her hand, "This is not the time for you to feel sorry for her; she is trying to harm Father-in-law!"
My mother-in-law hesitated.
After a moment of silence, she said softly, "Mu He, let's keep this matter quiet. I'll talk to Qingqing and persuade her to back off."
"Mother-in-law!" I became anxious, "Fu Qingqing has come back this time specifically to take your husband; do you think she will easily back down?"
My mother-in-law gave a bitter smile, "You don't understand; Qingqing was raised by me. I know her well; she isn't inherently bad; she's just momentarily lost."
After saying that, my mother-in-law patted the back of my hand, "Mu He, don't worry; I will handle it."
I sighed; since my mother-in-law said so, I could only choose to trust her.
A few days later, Fu Qingqing came to the Fu Residence again. This time, her attitude was even more arrogant, and she was more attentive to Fu Guanbai. I even saw her lightly brush her fingers over his hand while serving him tea, a flirtatious gesture that a sister should never make.
Grandmother clearly noticed this as well; her expression turned sour. I quietly grabbed her hand and whispered, "Grandmother, has Fu Qingqing come to see you?"
Grandmother shook her head. It seemed that Fu Qingqing had completely disregarded Grandmother's words. I snorted softly; since that was the case, I wouldn't hold back any longer.
That evening, I called Fu Guanbai and Grandmother to our courtyard under the pretense of feeling unwell. I specifically had the maid prepare three cups of tea and placed them on the table. Then, I deliberately pretended to be in pain, clutching my stomach and exclaiming, "Ah, it hurts!"
Fu Guanbai and Grandmother rushed over immediately, asking with concern, "What’s wrong, Mu He?"
I raised my hand and pointed at the cups of tea on the table. "It seems like there’s something in this tea..."
"What?!" Fu Guanbai exclaimed in shock as he picked up a cup and examined it closely. However, he found nothing unusual.
"Mu He, are you sure you’re not mistaken?" Fu Guanbai frowned.
I shook my head. "No, Father-in-law, I clearly saw..." I paused deliberately, glancing towards the door outside.
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