Chapter 11 The so-called sisters

"Ah..." Su Manjing clearly couldn't bear the heat emanating from the soup bowl.

With a "clatter," the soup bowl fell to the ground, splashing soup onto the nearby Shu Wanqing and Yue He.

As the bowl hit the ground, everyone at the table couldn't sit still. Even Su Hu took a few steps back with a frown, looking displeased as he said, "Jinger, what are you doing?"

Su Manjing raised her head in distress, her face pale and tearful, looking at Su Hu and saying, "Father, Jinger didn't mean to. It's big sister, she refused to accept her sister's apology and wouldn't take the soup. I accidentally spilled it because my hand was too sore."

At the same time, she quietly extended her hands, revealing that they were bright red from the burn.

Seeing this, Li Min immediately wet a handkerchief with cold water, also with tears in her eyes, saying, "My poor daughter, how could you be so careless? Sir, you must speak up for Jinger."

Watching Li Min's actions, Su Hu frowned slightly. Although he was displeased with Li Min's behavior, Su Manjing was his most beloved daughter. Seeing her hand burned like this naturally made him distressed. He looked at Yue He with disapproval, silently questioning why she didn't take the soup.

Yue He sneered inwardly, thinking that a child with a mother is a treasure, while a child without a mother is like a weed. The difference between having a mother and not having one was now apparent. If her mother were still alive, she would surely protect her like this.

Pretending not to notice Su Hu's disapproval, Yue He said to Su Wanqing, "Little sister, go change your clothes quickly, don't catch a cold. Although it's already March, the night wind is still chilly." Then she looked up at Su Hu and smiled slightly, saying, "Father, you spoil the second sister too much. She's not young anymore. It's one thing to lose composure in front of family, but if she loses composure in front of an important person, it would be unacceptable."

She continued, "Father, it's time to find a nanny to teach the second sister etiquette, so she doesn't lose her composure in front of important people in the future."

Su Hu nodded in agreement, "He, thanks for reminding me. I'll find a good nanny in a few days, and then you sisters can learn etiquette together."

This effectively restricted Su Manjing. Although he didn't specify the duration of the restriction, Yue He was already satisfied with the outcome. She believed that with Su Hu's increasingly unfavorable attitude towards Su Manjing, it wouldn't be long before he became even more dissatisfied with her.

"Father, I will follow your teachings," Su Manjing said reluctantly, unable to argue. All of this was caused by that despicable Yue He. One day, she would make Yue He kneel down and lick her shoes.

"Yes," Yue He said lightly, standing up and speaking softly. She had already learned etiquette in her previous life, so learning it again now was not difficult for her.

"Father, in a few days, it will be Mother's memorial day. I plan to go to the Jia Ye Temple to pray for her soul," Yue He said softly, and Su Hu's gaze softened involuntarily as he thought of Yue He's mother when she was still alive.

Seeing Su Hu's change, the three concubines, who were close to him, naturally understood what he was thinking. Hui, being a non-confrontational person, didn't react much, keeping her head down as if she hadn't noticed Su Hu's change.

Although Xia loved to argue, she didn't have the courage to do so now. After all, she had the lowest status in the entire Prime Minister's residence. If she hadn't been lucky enough to become pregnant with Su Wan Yue back then, she might still be a courtesan.

Lady Min is the most influential figure in the Prime Minister's residence, and her family background is also quite prestigious. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to control the people in the Prime Minister's residence. As she observed Su Hu's expression, she felt a sense of unease. She absolutely could not let the master think of that despicable woman, Yu Meiqing, and consequently develop a feeling of pity for Su Yuehe, thus endangering her daughter's position. With these thoughts in mind, Lady Min spoke up:

"Master, Yue'er is a filial child. If her sister knew of Yue'er's efforts, she would surely be moved."

"Well, since you want to go, then go ahead. I will arrange for a few guards to accompany you." Lady Min's words brought Su Hu back from his reverie, and he looked at Yuehe with a complicated gaze. Unbeknownst to him, another year had passed.

"Thank you, father. Your daughter will follow your arrangements." Yuehe lowered her head and coldly smiled inwardly. Lady Min truly understood her father well, being his confidante. With such a simple sentence, she indirectly reminded Su Hu that she was the one who indirectly caused her mother's death, wiping away any guilt he might have felt towards Yuehe.

As for the meal, Yuehe ate to her heart's content, unconcerned about how others were faring.