Madam Ye smiled and took a sip of tea. "You're being far too modest. With your looks, there really aren't many who can compare with you. Perhaps only our Yan'er could give you a run for your money."
This time, it wasn't just Lin Hanyan whose expression turned ugly. Even Huangfu Youran angrily clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand, her gaze toward Su Qiao filled with hostility.
Ye Ningshuang was unwilling to let it go either. She coquettishly shook her mother's arm. "Mother, she's only average-looking. How can she be mentioned in the same breath as Sister Yan'er? Sister Yan'er is much prettier than her."
Huangfu Youran couldn't help chiming in. "You're right, Sister Ningshuang. Sister Yan'er looks much more dignified than she does. She's simply not someone this kind of person can compare with."
Madam Ye unhurriedly smiled and patted the back of her daughter's hand. "Don't say that about her. She really is quite attractive. Besides, she is your brother's first woman. If she can give your brother a child in the future and add another member to our Flying Eagle Fortress, that would be a great merit."
Host, this woman is trying to make enemies for you, isn't she? Why is she so sinister?
The corners of Su Qiao's lips curved slightly.
Madam Ye had completely ignored her over the past few days. Today, she had suddenly summoned her here, despite the presence of other noble ladies. In truth, she merely wanted to put her in her place.
She wanted to tell Su Qiao that even if she had won Ye Shaoxuan's favor, she was still an improper woman who could never rise above her station, a plaything he could cast aside whenever he wished.
She was warning her.
Unfortunately, this woman didn't have what it