Fu Guanbai and my mother-in-law immediately followed my gaze. Just then, a figure suddenly flashed by. Fu Guanbai rushed out immediately, but the figure ran too fast for him to catch up. He returned to the house, his face pale with anger. "Someone has definitely tampered with things!"
My mother-in-law also looked troubled. She glanced at me, then at Fu Guanbai, hesitating to speak. Seeing this, I quickly said, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, there is something I have been wanting to tell you..."
Fu Guanbai looked at me, "What is it?"
"It's about Fu Qingqing." I took a deep breath and revealed Fu Qingqing's scheme to them.
"What did you say?!" Fu Guanbai was shocked. "Qingqing... she actually..."
My mother-in-law was also stunned, sitting there blankly with tears in her eyes.
I nodded and continued, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, I have seen through Fu Qingqing's plot. If you are willing, I can ensure that she will never disturb you again."
Fu Guanbai and my mother-in-law exchanged glances but said nothing.
I sighed, "Don't be soft-hearted. If I hadn't noticed in time, Father-in-law might have fallen into her trap."
Both Fu Guanbai and my mother-in-law trembled slightly. After a long while, Fu Guanbai finally sighed deeply, "Alright, I'll leave this matter to you."
My eyes lit up. "Thank you, Father-in-law!"
The next day, my mother-in-law summoned Fu Qingqing to the house. She coldly looked at Fu Qingqing and recounted everything that had happened.
After listening, Fu Qingqing's expression changed drastically. "Sister, let me explain; it's not like that..." She shook her head desperately, tears welling up in her eyes, looking pitiful.
But my mother-in-law had made up her mind. She sneered coldly, "Fu Qingqing, I have tolerated you for your father's sake, but I never expected you would do such despicable things!"
Fu Qingqing was taken aback and suddenly shouted as she lunged towards my mother-in-law. "Sister, believe me! I really didn't do this; you misunderstood..."
She cried hoarsely, but her mother-in-law no longer paid her any attention.
"Come here," the mother-in-law coldly commanded, "take Fu Qingqing back to the Chen Residence. From now on, she is not allowed to step into the Fu Residence without my permission!"
Several servants immediately stepped forward and grabbed Fu Qingqing's arms.
Fu Qingqing struggled frantically, "No, I won't go! Sister, you can't treat me like this..."
But the mother-in-law had already turned and left the main hall.
A few months later, Fu Qingqing returned from out of town, and Fu Guanbai personally went to pick her up outside the city.
After returning home, he showed unusual concern and protection for Fu Qingqing.
The mother-in-law felt puzzled, and I also found it very strange.
I thought that Fu Qingqing must have done something to cause such a significant change in Father-in-law's attitude towards her.
That day, I was studying in the study when the mother-in-law walked in and said she wanted me to help her copy a prescription.
I gladly agreed and picked up a pen to start copying carefully.
The mother-in-law stood behind me, quietly watching me write.
Suddenly, she whispered, "Mu He, do you think... Qingqing will be willing?"
I paused and put down the pen, "Mother-in-law, what do you mean?"
The mother-in-law sighed, "These days, I always feel uneasy; this child Qingqing..."
She did not continue, but I understood her meaning.
Fu Qingqing's feelings for Fu Guanbai were extraordinary; she would never give up easily.
I frowned slightly, "Mother-in-law, don't worry; I will keep a close eye on Fu Qingqing."
The mother-in-law nodded, "Then it will be hard on you."
A few days later, Fu Qingqing sat with us in the main hall.
The mother-in-law's attention remained focused on me and did not pay much attention to Fu Qingqing.
Fu Qingqing seemed indifferent; she just sat quietly, occasionally casting a sorrowful glance at Fu Guanbai.
Before long, the mother-in-law was called away by the imperial physician from the palace.
After she left, Fu Qingqing and Fu Guanbai also got up.
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