CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 54: LUCK VALUE TAKES EFFECT

Lady Yong’an stomped her foot in surprise and turned her head, exclaiming, "What’s this, Second Young Master Xiao?"

"Madam." Xiao Fengxing hurriedly stepped back, astonished in his heart.

Since when did the Fu Mansion become so close with Elder Yong’an?

Lady Yong’an didn’t say much to Xiao Fengxing and walked up the steps.

Fu Shinian quickly performed a greeting as a junior, "Madam, Elder Sister."

"Don’t be so formal. Jingyun is only two years older than you. Just call her Sister," Lady Yong’an said with a smile.

Yu Jingyun warmly took Fu Shinian’s hand and said, "Mother is right. I like you and the young lady. If you don’t mind, call me Sister."

"Sister Yu," Fu Shinian readily responded, "Mother didn’t know Madam and Sister Yu were coming today, so there was no proper welcome. Please come in quickly."

"We also came unannounced." Lady Yong’an glanced at Xiao Fengxing, ignored him, and walked inside with Fu Shinian, saying, "I came hurriedly yesterday, and today I’m here formally to pay my respects. I also brought an invitation as my mansion is well-prepared and has set up a banquet."

Only after entering the door and walking a bit farther, out of earshot of others.

Lady Yong’an took Fu Shinian’s hand and said, "I probably shouldn’t say this, but the Young Master is a benefactor to my family, so I’ll say a few more words."

"Madam, there’s no need to be so polite," Fu Shinian hurriedly said, "Whatever you want to say, just say it."

"Why did you handle the matter earlier?" Lady Yong’an’s concern in her eyes was genuine, "After all, you have not yet entered society, stepping forward like this may not be good for you."

"This matter was unsuitable for Sister to handle. The timing of Xiao Fengxing’s arrival was precise. Father had not returned, and Brother was studying at the Marquis’s residence."

Lady Yong’an was slightly surprised, not expecting that even though the engagement between Fu Mingzhu and Xiao Fengxing was canceled, Fu Changqin was still studying at the Marquis’s residence.

It seems the relationship between the Fu Mansion and Marquis Changping’s mansion is quite good indeed.

"As an elder, Mother couldn’t personally confront Xiao Fengxing," Fu Shinian said, "And the words of Xiao Fengxing, if left unchecked, would only be detrimental to Sister. So I had no choice but to step forward hastily."

"Thank you, Madam, for considering my situation." Fu Shinian bowed in gratitude.

"Good child." Lady Yong’an patted her hand.

Lady Yong’an also came to support Fu Mingzhu, to prevent Xiao Fengxing from thinking that the Fu family would crumble without this marriage.

Being allied with Marquis Changping’s and Elder Yong’an’s residences, the Fu family cannot be underestimated.

Otherwise, why would Lady Yong’an need to personally deliver the invitation?

After seeing Lady Yong’an off, Madam Fu sighed, "I didn’t expect Changqin’s good deed to make Lady Yong’an so concerned, coming specially to give us face."

"This also shows that Lady Yong’an is a good person," Fu Shinian said, "Always mindful of repaying kindness."

Madam Fu nodded with a smile.

[Ding! Xiao Fengxing luck value -10, Fu Mansion luck value +5, Xiao Chengyu luck value +5]

Fu Shinian’s eyes subtly shifted.

Has the complete withdrawal of the engagement led to changes in Xiao Fengxing’s future, thus lowering his luck value again?

But this time, it was even partially given to Xiao Chengyu.

Fu Shinian recalled the previous situation when luck value was given to Xiao Chengyu during the hunt, where Xiao Fengxing’s advice to the second prince was ineffective, affecting Xiao Fengxing’s future prospects.

This time as well, without Fu Mingzhu and the Cheng family’s fortune, Xiao Fengxing couldn’t support the second prince financially, naturally impacting his future before the prince.

With this in mind, Fu Shinian concentrated on analyzing.

Could it be that if Xiao Fengxing’s luck value diminishes and affects his prospects in the court, the lost luck value can be added to Xiao Chengyu?

Having this direction makes it much easier to handle.

She could try more in this direction.

Although the Fu family’s luck value increases slowly, it’s adequate.

Moreover, wasn’t there still Lin Qingqing!

Upon thinking this, Fu Shinian originally hadn’t planned to visit the Marquis’s residence so soon.

Although her relationship with others at the Marquis’s residence hadn’t changed, the fact remained that the two families had just withdrawn the engagement, making them the center of gossip in the capital, and visiting now would be too conspicuous.

However, considering the increase in Xiao Chengyu’s luck value, Fu Shinian couldn’t help but want to see if there were any changes with him.

Thus, the next day, she hurriedly went to the Marquis’s residence.

Everyone thought that after this incident, Fu Shinian probably wouldn’t visit the Marquis’s residence again, surely having offended it.

Who knew she went again!

Everyone admired Fu Shinian!

For the sake of attaching to the Marquis’s residence, she was relentless!

Seeing Fu Shinian, Xiao Yingyue happily pulled her along, saying, "I was just about to find you."

"Is there something you need from me?" Fu Shinian asked.

"Not really, just thinking that since the young lady and my second brother ended their engagement, although unrelated to us, I feared you might feel awkward and avoid coming for a while." Xiao Yingyue, pulling Fu Shinian along as they walked, said, "So I planned to visit your mansion today."

"Why would that be awkward?" Fu Shinian said, "I’m not awkward at all, whoever wants to feel awkward can go ahead."

Xiao Yingyue liked Fu Shinian’s temperament, suddenly sniffing, "You smell nice, different from before."

Fu Shinian immediately took out a sachet, "This is a new sachet I made, I intended to give it to you, do you like the scent?"

"I love it!" Xiao Yingyue immediately hung it on her.

"How’s the Marquis’s health lately?" Fu Shinian asked.

No sooner had she asked this than Xiao Chengyu approached.

"You can ask him yourself," Xiao Yingyue led Fu Shinian over.

"Marquis," Fu Shinian called, "How is your health today?"

Xiao Chengyu found it strange, but always took Fu Shinian’s questions seriously, so he seriously felt, "Not bad, surprisingly relaxed."

Xiao Yingyue laughed on the side, "You’re so strange, you just saw my brother the day before yet you’re asking about his health again today."

Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but look at Fu Shinian and said, "Changqin is studying in my study, do you want to see him?"

"Sure!" Fu Shinian nodded.

Xiao Yingyue got a headache just thinking about the studying and said, "Hearing the study makes my head spin. I won’t go. Shinian, come find me after you see your brother."

"Okay."

Xiao Yingyue then ran off to play.

Fu Shinian and Xiao Chengyu walked towards his study, Xiao Chengyu said, "I’ve been feeling well lately, don’t worry."

"I also see that the Marquis’s health seems to be getting better and better," Fu Shinian said.

"It’s quite strange," Xiao Chengyu smiled, "Since yesterday afternoon, I’ve felt much lighter, something never experienced before."

Hearing this, Fu Shinian was sure the luck value had taken effect.

Just then, Xiao Chengyu said, "His Majesty has given me a task, I am to set out for Ganning in three days."