Chapter 607 - 604: Building Relationships_1
Otherwise, the First House was likely to sink with the ship of the Fu family.
Although the First House and Fu Ruoxi’s Second House had already separated, the Princess of Zhen was willing to lend a hand; she could still save the First House.
As Madam Fu of the First House was about to get up, she heard a report from outside that the Dong family had come to offer condolences.
Madam Fu’s heart leaped with joy. She craned her neck to look outside, and sure enough, saw Lord Dong, Minister of Honglu Temple, leading his family.
Lord Dong was the uncle of the Princess of Zhen, and his wife, Mrs. Song, was the princess’s aunt. If she accompanied Mrs. Song to have tea in the back, it would be only natural to engage with the princess. This way, the princess would know that they, the First House, were the Dong family’s in-laws and deserved clemency and care. In fairness, the princess should be looking out for their First House.
Dong Qingping offered incense. After the people of the Fu family reciprocated, Fu Ruoxi’s brother personally escorted Lord Dong to the rear hall for male guests to rest and have tea. Inevitably, in conversation with Dong Qingping, he lamented the fickleness of human relationships and repeatedly thanked Dong Qingping and the Princess of Zhen for coming to the Fu family’s aid at such a critical juncture to mourn the Old Madam.
Bai Qingyan also came to the Fu family, which was entirely within Dong Qingping’s expectations; the Bai family had always been known for their forthrightness.
Moreover, today, Dong Qingping had instructed Mrs. Song that, upon seeing Bai Qingyan, she must invite her to the Dong Mansion, as he had important matters to discuss with her.