The following morning arrived far more quickly than anyone would have liked.
Although the sun had only just risen, the Fu residence was already awake.
The events of the previous day still lingered heavily over the household, and despite everyone trying to behave normally, there was an undeniable tension hanging over the family.
Today was the day of Bao Li and Wei Meilan's banquet.
More importantly, it was the day Su Long and Fu Sheng intended to begin putting their plans into motion.
Inside the courtyard, several members of the family were already gathered.
Grandfather Fu and Grandmother Fu sat together beneath the shade of the tree while Master Fu quietly drank tea nearby.
Madam Fu had been busy helping prepare breakfast earlier and had only just finished cleaning up with the others.
Meanwhile, Su Long stood beside Fu Sheng while adjusting her sleeves.
Han Fuji stood nearby.
For once, there was very little of his usual carefree attitude.
