She Is Not My Lady, She Is Your Lady
Those words were clearly meant to sow discord.
Fortunately, Colin Gu was quite magnanimous today and said, "Empress, the temperament of monks is something we ordinary folk can't comprehend. They don't envy wealth or status, only seeking fate. That's exactly why they deserve our respect."
After speaking, his gaze drifted over to Chloe Zhu.
Feeling his gaze, Chloe glanced at him, then lowered her head and continued eating, saying nothing.
Wendy Zhu noticed the exchange, her eyes growing colder.
She had sensed Colin Gu's unusual interest in Chloe Zhu before.
Of course, it made her uncomfortable, but whenever she thought about the hostage situation, and how Chloe Zhu would be sent away and never seen again, she simply turned a blind eye.
But seeing Colin Gu like this again, she wished she could tear Chloe Zhu to pieces!
"Sister." Wendy Zhu called out with a dignified, noble smile.
"Your Majesty the Empress," Chloe Zhu replied.
"Really? We actually hadn't heard about that," Chloe replied.
"Can you guess what kind of illness it was?"
"What was it?" Minister Zhuo asked with a smile.
In Minister Zhuo's heart, he truly cared for Wendy.
"It was because Prince Leon's son just got married, so the new daughter-in-law took over managing the household. With nothing left to do, Princess Grace Wan got so bored she fell ill! Haha!" Wendy clearly found this hilarious and burst out laughing.
Bianca Whitefan laughed along with her.
"Grandmother, Father!" Wendy called out, "My mother has been in charge of the Zhu family for so many years, she's used to working hard! Don't let her get too idle. I'm afraid if she suddenly has nothing to do, she'll end up sick like Princess Grace Wan!"
The Empress was obviously standing up for Grace Wan.
Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu smiled gently and said, "No need to worry, Your Majesty. In a few months, our eldest grandson will be born. Lady Lena will have plenty to keep her busy!"
Is she insisting that Lena remain in charge?
The Empress's face darkened, and for a moment, the atmosphere grew tense.
Luckily, Colin Gu, the good son-in-law, broke the awkward silence by changing the subject: "Advisor Leon, the lady beside you... is she your wife?"
She's not my wife.
She could be your wife...
Leon Zane raised his eyebrow, "Your Majesty, she's my junior apprentice. Her surname is White, and her name is Bianca Whitefan."
"A junior apprentice? So, she must be skilled in divination and prophecy, just like you?"
"She..." Leon glanced at Bianca, "My junior is quite the troublemaker! Our master always says she's lazy and undisciplined. Her skills are nowhere near mine!"
Bianca Whitefan stifled a laugh and nodded politely to Colin Gu.
She wasn't his wife, but she could be yours...
Colin Gu smiled, "So, Bianca, do you have any magical talents?"
Bianca Whitefan grinned mischievously, "I can make people laugh!"
Everyone at the table burst out laughing, the tension finally broken.
Chloe Zhu caught Colin Gu's gaze across the table, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
Colin winked at her, a playful smile tugging at his lips.
The family lunch continued in a lively, cheerful atmosphere, with everyone enjoying the banter.
But beneath the surface, the rivalry between Lena and Grace Wan simmered on, unresolved.
And Chloe, ever clever, kept her cards close to her chest, ready for whatever came next.
End of Chapter 517.