Back in her own room, Chu Qingmeng unfolded a file, intending to resume her paperwork, but suddenly thought of Concubine Liu, whom they had just been discussing. It seemed she had completely forgotten about this person ever since her return. The brush in her hand began to spin as her thoughts drifted. Not just since her return—ever since Concubine Liu went to the Princess Mansion before, she had not laid eyes on her once, nor had she paid her any mind even during the recent siege of the estate. Although Concubine Liu was a concubine, she was, after all, Mo Liujin's biological mother. Back then, because she could walk away from Mo Liujin at any moment, she could afford to butt heads with her directly, but now, shouldn't she go pay her respects? As expected, she still hated dealing with such troublesome matters! Yet, how was it that Mo Liujin hadn't even reminded her? Well, to be honest, she didn't want to go. Her affection for Chen Siyu ran much deeper than any she felt for this "real mother-in-law." At this thought, Chu Qingmeng suddenly let out a laugh. Good grief, were mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law natural-born enemies? How was it that she couldn't muster even a shred of goodwill toward the woman? She probably didn't hold any goodwill toward her, either.
Mo Liujin pushed the door open and walked in just in time to see Chu Qingmeng laughing to herself, spinning the brush in her hand as if practicing a routine with a staff, smooth as could be. He raised an eyebrow, sto…
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