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Mother-in-law, Don't Worry, I'm Here to Help You with Green Tea
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My ancestors were once high-ranking officials in the court, reaching the position of First Rank. Although my father’s branch did not inherit the title, we still come from a family of officials, with many wives and concubines and numerous children.
I am the Eldest Legitimate Daughter of the family, and I have been clever and quick-witted since childhood, which my father greatly appreciates. However, my father's favorite is not me, but a group of Songbirds and Swallows he keeps in the house. Those women compete fiercely with each other every day, filled with jealousy and rivalry. My childhood was spent in such a chaotic environment.
When I was young, my mother once taught me: "You are the Eldest Legitimate Daughter of the family. In the future, you must uphold the family's honor and maintain your own status. Remember not to be weak; you must fight for what you deserve." At that time, I was still young and only partially understood her words.
Later on, my mother passed away, and my father remarried. The new Stepmother had a daughter shortly after entering our home. My sister is exquisitely beautiful, with rosy lips and white teeth, and my father dotes on her immensely. Yet, my father loves me even more because I am his cherished daughter who grew up in his palm.
I have always treated my Stepmother and sister well, never being harsh with them in any way. However, they are always cautious around me, as if walking on thin ice. I know why this is so. It is because I am clever and have known how to win my father's favor since childhood; I understand how to survive in this complex family.
While my Stepmother and sister have received my father's affection, they have never truly grasped his thoughts or learned how to behave in front of him. They do not understand how to leverage their advantages to gain more benefits.
The women around my father have changed repeatedly over time, but I have always remained by his side. My father is a well-known official in the court, mingling with Nobility. Being exposed to such an environment has honed my skills; I have become adept at reading people’s intentions.
As soon as someone speaks, I can tell what they want or dislike; I am well aware of their preferences and aversions. My father often praises me for having talent and says that when I marry into a prestigious family, I will surely bring glory to our household. Hearing this makes me proud, though I maintain a humble smile on my face.
As I grew older and reached the age for marriage discussions, my father arranged for me to be betrothed to a young man from a Scholarly Family.
The family is surnamed Fu, a well-known prestigious family in the capital, with generations engaged in the herbal medicine business, enjoying a prosperous life. Master Fu is truly exceptional, talented and outstanding among people.
It was only after I married into the family that I realized they were not as simple as I had imagined. My father-in-law is a high-ranking official in the court, overseeing the Imperial Medical Institute, while my mother-in-law is the daughter of a royal physician, skilled in medicine. My husband, Fu Bo, is also quite remarkable.
He is handsome and cultured, and he dotes on me greatly. I thought my life had reached its peak, but unexpectedly, in the third year after my marriage, my father-in-law's half-sister returned from out of town.
Her name is Fu Qingqing. She lost her father at a young age and has relied on my father-in-law for her upbringing. On the day Fu Qingqing returned to the capital, the Fu family held a grand banquet, inviting all the prominent figures of the capital to attend. I accompanied my mother-in-law to this event.
At the banquet, I saw many familiar faces. These people were all influential figures in the court like my father; their wives and daughters were dressed extravagantly, competing for attention in a lively atmosphere.
Fu Qingqing made her entrance last. Dressed in red, she was stunningly beautiful, resembling a blooming peony flower that instantly captured everyone's attention. Fu Qingqing is famously known as a beauty in the capital; she has an alluring figure, fair skin, and eyes that seem to captivate souls.
Before her appearance, all the women present were radiant, but once she arrived, everyone else seemed to fade into the background. I couldn't help but sigh; no wonder my father-in-law treats her so well—who could resist such a captivating beauty?
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