The very mention of that name irritated Consort Ru.
Her crimson lips pulled into a nearly imperceptible sneer. The scorn in her expression sharpened her already striking features, lending them a harsh, cutting edge.
"She's nothing but an orphan. How could she possibly compare to you?"
Consort Ru truly looked down on Ye Chutang.
She would feign civility when others were present, but with no one else around, she couldn't be bothered to keep up the pretense.
Xiao Lansi seemed to falter for a moment.
"But... doesn't everyone say Second Miss Ye has superb medical skills and a flourishing business? That she's quite a prominent figure? Though I haven't been back in the capital long, I constantly hear her name. People always speak of Miss Ye with praise and admiration. Across the entire Capital City, I doubt there are many women who can compare to her."
"She may have some talent, but so what?"
Consort Ru looked languid.
