Chapter 4: Eating Inside and Scratching Outside

The good things naturally come with a high price. Although the backyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion is said to be managed by her mother, her mother is just a concubine, and she herself is just a illegitimate daughter, so naturally she doesn't dare to use such good things.

In the entire Prime Minister's Mansion, except for her father, the Prime Minister, perhaps only Su Manhe has such good and exquisite things, right?

Naturally, Su Manjing was extremely envious of this top-quality Emei Snow Bud tea, and she couldn't bear her craving.

"Sister, this Emei Snow Bud tea is really good, with a high fragrance, clear soup color, and rich flavor. The tender and even green leaves are a pity that I don't have the good fortune like you, and can only have it when I come to you, sister."

Su Manjing's words were meant to ask Su Manhe for this Emei Snow Bud tea. In the past, whenever she saw something she liked at Baihe's place, she would ask for it, and Su Manhe never refused, except for that set of top-quality glazed tea set. So, at this moment, she didn't feel embarrassed at all.

"Sister, our relationship is very good, so please give me some."

Su Manjing shamelessly said. She really had the look of not holding grudges, forgetting her previous disrespectful behavior, and even ignoring the fact that she had kicked Su Manhe down the stairs.

"My young lady has always been generous. It's just a Emei Snow Bud tea. I think my young lady is willing to give it to you. But, Second Miss, you must remember the kindness of our young lady and help her more in the future. We are all one family, right, Miss?"

Qiuhe was really good at taking advantage of the situation, inserting herself wherever she could, and being shameless.

"Qiuhe, this tea is too hot, it needs to cool down. Can you hold it for me?" Su Manhe said as she picked up the scalding tea cup and handed it to Qiuhe.

Qiuhe trembled and huddled her body tightly, feeling the scalding temperature in her hands, tears welling up in her eyes. She had the urge to throw the tea cup away.

At this moment, she could only look to the side at Su Manjing for help, but Su Manjing's mind was completely focused on the Emei Snow Bud tea, and she naturally didn't notice Qiuhe's plea for help.

Today, she was here to show sisterly love, not to argue with Su Manhe, so she wouldn't make a fuss over Qiuhe, a lowly servant.

Seeing this, Su Manhe looked at Su Manjing mockingly and said, "Sister, you must have put on a lot of makeup today. Otherwise, how could your face be so thick?"

"Sister's brain may not work well, but mine is still clear. I haven't forgotten what happened at Tingyu Pavilion."

Thud! Su Manjing's heart sank. She knew, she knew what happened at Tingyu Pavilion, and her usual smile had a hint of flaw.

Seeing the crack on Su Manjing's face, Su Manhe sneered in her heart and continued, "What's wrong? Did father not give you your monthly allowance, or did Lady Min starve you? You dare to ask for such shameless things in front of your sister. It's one thing to do it in front of me, but don't show such a face in front of those noble people and embarrass our Prime Minister's Mansion for no reason."

"You!" Su Manjing slammed the table, clenched her fists tightly, but of course, she had already finished the cup of Emei Snow Bud tea.

But Su Manjing did not disappoint the teachings of the Prime Minister's Mansion over the years. In such a situation, she did not lose her composure because of Su Manhe's previous words. She swallowed her anger and said, "The incident at Tingyu Pavilion was just an accident, and it has nothing to do with me. After all, we are sisters, we are a family, why do you have to be so petty? Can't you be more forgiving and let this matter pass? If you have such a temper, and let others know, they will say that the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion is petty and lacks tolerance."

"Sister, although you are the legitimate daughter, I am also father's daughter, your sister, and the granddaughter of the current Grand Tutor. How can you say such things to me? Besides, we should treat each other sincerely as sisters. If something really happens in the future, my mother and I will definitely support you. Do you think that in this huge Prime Minister's Mansion, those concubines, illegitimate sisters, and brothers are all kind-hearted people?"

Su Manjing said with a hint of resentment.

Seeing this, Su Manhe didn't hesitate to retort, "Treating each other sincerely as sisters? Su Manjing, don't forget, I am your sister, and the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Don't forget your identity. You are just a lowly illegitimate daughter. Even if I am really wrong, it's not your place to teach me."

Su Manjing was really used to being arrogant, and as soon as she disagreed, she started to act like a spoiled young lady.

"Sister, although you are the legitimate daughter, I am also father's daughter, your sister, and the granddaughter of the current Grand Tutor. How can you say such things to me? Besides, we should treat each other sincerely as sisters. If something really happens in the future, my mother and I will definitely support you. Do you think that in this huge Prime Minister's Mansion, those concubines, illegitimate sisters, and brothers are all kind-hearted people?"

Su Manjing said with a hint of resentment.

Seeing this, Su Manhe didn't hesitate to retort, "Treating each other sincerely as sisters? Su Manjing, don't forget, I am your sister, and the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Don't forget your identity. You are just a lowly illegitimate daughter. Even if I am really wrong, it's not your place to teach me."

Looking at Su Manjing's flushed face, Su He continued, "Do you think I don't know your intentions? You speak so nicely, but the truth is that you only want to be my sister because you covet my status as the legitimate daughter. Otherwise, why don't you go and form sisterly bonds with those illegitimate daughters?"

Su Manjing hated being reminded of her status as an illegitimate daughter the most, and she couldn't bear being insulted by Su He like this. Pointing her finger at Su He, she said, "Su He, even if you are the legitimate daughter, so what? Don't forget, you will have to marry sooner or later, and without legitimate siblings to support you, how will you establish yourself in your future husband's family? The eldest son of this mansion is my own brother. Without his support, let's see how you fare in your future husband's family."

"What does being the eldest son matter? He's just an illegitimate son. Who knows if there will be legitimate sons born in the future in the Prime Minister's mansion," Su He sneered. Su Manjing's words did remind her to be prepared early.

"Miss, please don't argue. As Second Miss said, you will have to rely on your brothers in the future. Although there might be legitimate sons in the Prime Minister's mansion in the future, it's still uncertain whether they will treat you the same. But it's different for the Eldest Young Master. Based on the bond between you and Second Miss, he won't mistreat you, right?" Qiuhe held back her tears and spoke sincerely, willing to go through fire and water for her mistress, with a sense of righteousness.

"This tea has gone cold, not only is it tasteless, but it's also lost its flavor. Big girl, go and get a hot cup," Su He said coldly, not even bothering to look at Qiuhe.

Upon hearing this, the big girl's eyes lit up with excitement, and she quickly replaced Qiuhe's cup with a freshly brewed, scalding hot one.