26 26, Big brother, I'm sorry!

After dropping off the twins at school, Leng Sa leisurely returned to her school. The Fu twins had always kept a low profile in Yong City, including their biological mother, Auntie Fu, who was the third concubine of the Fu household. Leng Sa's knowledge was limited to rumors from outsiders. According to hearsay, Auntie Fu had been a foreign exchange student who returned and somehow ended up as the third concubine of Warlord Fu. However, based on the conversation between the twins, it seemed that Auntie Fu didn't pay much attention to her children.

Auntie Fu's indifference could be understood to some extent. Back in the day, the concubine could be legalized to hold the 'wife' status and her children were legitimate offspring. The current situation in the Fu family had changed drastically — adopting a strict one-husband-one-wife system — and these concubines were left with nothing, no titles or rights. To be precise, they were just mistresses.

In the end, it was men who enjoyed their privileges, while wives had to silently accept their fate.

Such situations were quite common among the older generation. There was also the inevitable stage of social transition and by this generation, it was rare to hear about men taking concubines. Men could still lead a libertine life no matter what as long as they didn't bring those women home. In reality, there wasn't much difference.

Women were always the ones who suffered.

It was understandable that Madam Fu showed disinterest in these children, but it was strange that even their biological mother didn't care.

But these matters weren't Leng Sa's concern, at least not at the moment.

"Deputy Xu, is Big Brother here?"

Xu Shaoming looked at Fu Annie in surprise. The Sixth Young Lady was usually timid, and even the older siblings didn't even dare to approach the First Young Master. However, now she had come voluntarily.

Xu Shaoming smiled. "What's the matter, Sixth Young Lady?"

Fu Annie whispered, "I… I'm delivering something to Big Brother."

Xu Shaoming looked at the object she was holding and Fu Annie quickly explained, "It's some clothes I had custom-made for Big Brother, and I'm sending them over." Xu Shaoming chuckled in his heart. Did these things require the Sixth Young Lady Fu to handle them personally? He stepped aside, opening the door, "Please come in, Sixth Young Lady. The Young Master just woke up."

Fu Annie was a little surprised. "Big Brother just woke up? Is he unwell?"

Xu Shaoming shook his head, "He stayed up late last night." To be precise, the First Young Master had only gone to sleep after dawn this morning.

Annie Fu frowned and was a little worried. "Big Brother should take more rest."

"Sixth Young Lady is right. I'll remind him."

Fu Fengcheng's courtyard was exceptionally quiet. After his injury, all the servants and maids who usually attended to him had been dismissed. Now, the only people left in the entire courtyard were Xu Shaoming and an old servant named Uncle Rong, who had taken care of Fu Fengcheng since he was a child.

Fu Fengcheng was sitting at the window in his study, absentmindedly holding a book in his hand he hadn't been reading. His expression was very gloomy.

Fu Annie's heart trembled, and her voice quivered as she called out, "Big Brother." While her big brother had always been somewhat cold, there was a difference between being aloof and having such a dark demeanor.

Fu Fengcheng looked up and saw the little girl standing by the window. He frowned slightly. "What's the matter?"

Fu Annie tried to force a smile. "I brought over some clothes for Big Brother. It's a specially made gown that Mother ordered. Tomorrow… tomorrow is our birthday. Big Brother is coming."

Fu Fengcheng remained silent. This birthday party wasn't just for the twins; it was also a significant occasion for Fu Yucheng and Zheng Ying. In a way, it was also a formal announcement of these two marriages, not to mention his engagement to Leng Mingyue.

"I know." He finally replied.

Fu Annie looked at her brother and then thought about Leng Sa. She was unable to suppress her concern for her older brother since he couldn't move now. She was so fierce… powerful, she would not bully her Big Brother?

"What's wrong?" Fu Fengcheng frowned when he saw her hesitant expression.

She mustered her courage and whispered, "Big Brother, you… you have to treat Sister Mingyue better in the future."

Fu Fengcheng raised his eyebrows. "Have you met her?"

Fu Annie nodded and stared at her toes, too nervous to look her brother in the eyes.

"Why do you want me to treat her well?" he asked.

"…" Because if you treat her better, maybe Sister Mingyue might not hit you.

Of course, Fu Annie couldn't say that out loud. "Anyway… Sister Mingyue is very nice. Big Brother, you must treat her well." After saying this, she didn't dare to look at Fu Fengcheng and hurriedly turned and ran away. "Big Brother, I'm leaving. See you tomorrow."

Boohoo, Big Brother, I'm sorry.

"…"

Xu Shaoming walked over, watching Fu Annie's fleeing figure, and couldn't help but chuckle. "I didn't expect that Miss Leng would be so favored by the Sixth Young Lady and that she would come specifically to put in good words for her."

Fu Fengcheng contemplated for a moment. "How did the investigation go?"

Xu Shaoming put away his smile and replied, "I had someone check, and Miss Leng's background seems to be fine. Three years ago, after her engagement to Fourth Young Master, her personality changed somewhat. She joined the tennis club at school and took combat classes. Her grades should be good, but she never participates in competitions. She is not highly regarded in the Leng family, and their girls are never allowed to study outside. Three years ago, she had a disagreement with Old Master Leng over her desire to study, but later, they made a bet. If she could get into An Lan University's School of Arts within six months, she would be allowed to attend school. Although she went to school later on, the servants in the family say that Old Master Leng doesn't like her granddaughter very much in private. In addition, she often attends classes in other schools at the university and has a wide range of interests. She is friends with Miss Bai Xi from the Northern Bai family, Miss Song Xuan from the General Song's family, and the granddaughter of Yong City University's Professor An."

Xu Shaoming thought that Old Master Leng might not be thinking clearly; he had such an outstanding granddaughter, yet he didn't seem to appreciate her. On the other hand, the eldest grandson he held in high regard might not be as impressive.

Fu Fengcheng furrowed his brow. "Is that all?"

Xu Shaoming nodded and said, "I've only checked these. If the Young Master needs a more detailed and in-depth investigation, I get someone to continue."

Fu Fengcheng asked, "Why do you think she agreed to marry into the Fu family?"

Xu Shaoming hesitated for a moment and then said, "Perhaps… it's because she admired the First Young Master for a long time…" His words were cut off by Fu Fengcheng's icy glare.

Feeling a bit dejected, Xu Shaoming continued with the truth, "Or perhaps it's for the sake of her family? Second Master Leng and Madam both have weak personalities, and she has a twelve-year-old younger brother. If Old Master Leng drove them out, I'm afraid there might be no place for the Leng family's second branch in the entire Yong City. Besides…" He glanced cautiously at Fu Fengcheng. "Didn't the Master say that, in a couple of years, if…"

Fu Fengcheng let out a cold laugh, and Xu Shaoming wisely kept his mouth shut.

After a while, Fu Fengcheng finally spoke, "She seems to be someone who makes decisive choices. I'm curious to see… how she plans to spend these next two or three years and how she will handle being the First Young Madam of the Fu family."

Xu Shaoming lowered his head, silently mourning for the future of Third Young Lady Leng.

There was a feeling that the days ahead were destined to be turbulent and chaotic.