The Princess of Chu’s unreserved and steadfast favoritism made it clear that Wu Xiuxin was truly fortunate. However, such affection need not be paraded in front of others—especially not in front of Zhang Zhirou.
Shu He’s expression turned slightly cold. In a tone that was neither warm nor flat, she remarked, "The Princess’s bias toward Miss Wu is truly enviable. One who didn't know better might mistake Miss Wu for the Princess's own daughter."
As she spoke, she took Zhang Zhirou’s hand and mimicked the Princess of Chu’s doting manner. "Compared to Miss Wu, our Zhirou is quite pitiful. She has lacked parental affection since she was a child, spending her days with her brother—a military man—learning the hardships of martial arts."
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