She was destined to rise above, a hint of smug laughter flashed across Li Lu's eyes as she stealthily glanced at Lai Manting, who stood in the distance, and gracefully offered tea to Mrs. Feng.
One day, she would not only trample Lai Manting beneath her feet but also that despicable little Leng Yu Yan; she would crush her mercilessly!
After the tea ceremony, Leng Zongfa, uncharacteristically, pulled out a silver note for Li Lu, urging her to visit a tailor and purchase some clothes to avoid looking too shabby when appearing before the Emperor.
Li Lu respectfully excused herself and left with Aunt Hu.
Seeing the coast was clear, Leng Zongfa pointed at Lai Manting and berated her, "Your face isn't even properly done, and you're not pregnant either. What can you possibly compete for?"
Mrs. Feng tried to intervene, "My lord, please calm down. Does Manting not wish for a better look, or to bear Prince Liang's child?"
