Chapter 164 – Touchstone, The Most Eye-Catching Sachet
Jing Wenyan had previously secretly investigated Wei Yuewu. At this time, she assumed that Wei Yuewu was trying to play cat and mouse with her. Thus, she replied calmly while carefully observing Wei Yuewu’s reaction. However, as she observed Wei Yuewu, she couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Everyone could clearly see the benefits of this marriage, so it was as sure as a gun. Jing Wenyan was in no hurry because she did not believe that Wei Yuewu really did not understand the meaning of it. She had to scare Wei Yuewu out of her wits so that she could offer to come up with a plan for Wei Yuewu.
However, Wei Yuewu’s expression was truly out of her expectation. She hadn’t seen the slightest bit of panic on Wei Yuewu’s face until now. Was it because this Sixth Miss Wei really didn’t have any thought about the marriage, or was it because she didn’t understand those words, or was it because she was mistaken?
Jing Wenyan, who failed to see any sign of abnormal response by Wei Yuewu, was already mumbling in her heart.
“This marriage is indeed very good. Her Majesty is very far-sighted.” Wei Yuewu sincerely praised the empress and nodded her head sincerely. A faint smile appeared on her face, and her exquisite complexion became even more beautiful.
There wasn’t the slightest bit of reluctance in Wei Yuewu’s tone as she uttered those words. That Heir-apparent of Yan looked like an exiled immortal on the surface, but in fact, he was both enchanting and black-hearted. Wei Yuewu felt that the farther away she was from him, the safer she would be.
“Her Majesty would not only betroth the Fourth Princess to the Heir-apparent of Yan, but also send a few young ladies of aristocratic families as dowry concubines. If the Third Princess chose one of the other heirs-apparent, the conditions would be the same. I heard that the Third Princess had taken a fancy to Sixth Miss Wei.”
Jing Wenyan said slowly, observing Wei Yuewu at the same time. She did not believe that Wei Yuewu was still able to sit still after hearing this.
Sure enough, the smile on Wei Yuewu’s face froze and her face stiffened for a moment. Jing Wenyan heaved a sigh of relief. She wasn’t afraid that Wei Yuewu would panic. She would have a way to help her relax and restore calmness.
Wei Yuewu’s slightly stiffened expression disappeared, and she calmed down again. The corner of her lips curled slightly as she said calmly, “Thank you, Miss Jing. Actually, you shouldn’t tell me about these things. When my father comes back, he will accept any order from the Palace.”
She still didn’t take the bait? How could that be!
Jing Wenyan was now a little anxious. Of course, she had come here to make friends with Wei Yuewu. She didn’t expect that this Sixth Miss Wei’s mind was already so extraordinary despite of her young age. Anyone who heard the news would be anxious. Yet, this Sixth Miss Wei actually had the mood to sit there and chat with her.
And she sounded as if she wasn’t talking about her own marriage.
“If this matter is settled in a few days… I’m afraid you would be married out before Marquis Hua Yang is back in the capital!” Jing Wenyan decided to give another heavy blow. She did not believe that this weak unmarried girl would still be able to keep calm. She couldn’t help but have a self-assured smile on her face.
But in the next moment, Wei Yuewu’s words caused her smile to freeze on her face.
“I am the daughter of an important official of this dynasty. My mother died early and I was raised in my maternal grandparents’ house. I haven’t seen my father yet after I entered the capital. The royal family would in no way deprive my father and me of the opportunity to see each other. After all, I am the only daughter of my father.” Wei Yuewu’s expression became even calmer as she stretched out her hand helplessly.
Well, Wei Yuewu had exactly hit the nail on the head. Considering her identity, it was impossible for her to be chosen as a dowry concubine of the princess unless there was some special reason. She was the daughter of an important official, and she was also the only daughter. Such an identity was enough for the empress to think twice before making a decision.
Jing Wenyan did not expect that Wei Yuewu had such an incisive view. For a moment, all the words she had prepared in her heart were useless. She opened her mouth but did not say anything. There was a hint of doubt in her eyes. Could it be that she was really mistaken? Did Wei Yuewu and Yan Huaijing really have nothing to do with each other? The room fell silent for a moment.
“Sixth Young Lady, the Third Young Lady sent someone to deliver gifts.” Shufei lifted the curtain and walked in to report.
Actually, the gifts had already been delivered, but she did not disturb Wei Yuewu. When she sensed the room quieted down, she immediately came in to report.
“Let them come in!” Wei Yuewu nodded.
There were actually not many things. Most of them were sachets used by girls. The sachets probably contained something inside. Before the maids delivering the gifts entered the room, a fragrant smell rushed into her.
Apparently, the fragrance inside the sachets wasn’t cheap.
“Sixth Young Lady, these are gifts from our mistress to you. Please accept them.” The maids who delivered the sachets followed a leading maid in.
The box was opened, and there were five or six sachets. The rest were small items that girls were interested in, such as headwear and perfume. They were very exquisite, and she could tell at a glance that they were of a different style from those in the capital.
“This one is well embroidered.” Jing Wenyan walked to Wei Yuewu’s side and looked at the gifts in the box with Wei Yuewu. She pointed at a pale green sachet and said.
This sachet was indeed well embroidered. It was more exquisite than the others. When she held it in her hand, she couldn’t even see the fine stitches in it. When she carefully smelled it, the fragrance in it was also faint. The smell was much lighter than the others. Everything fit in with Wei Yuewu’s taste.
Moreover, the embroidery pattern on it looked quite exotic, unlike the ordinary patterns of flowers and birds.
Hence, Wei Yuewu took a fancy to this sachet at a glance!
“Miss Jing has a keen vision. This sachet was embroidered by an embroideress in our mansion. It is said that the embroidery method she used had become completely extinct. It was only passed down in her family for several generations.” The leading maid replied with a smile.
“Sixth Miss Wei, can I have a look?” Jing Wenyan seemed to be interested and smiled at Wei Yuewu.
A dark light flashed in Wei Yuewu’s eyes. She smiled and quietly handed the sachet in her hand to Jing Wenyan. She wanted to see how this eldest lady of the State of Jing would make her choice. Would she become her ally without the slightest hesitation, or was she going to gang up with the seemingly powerful Wei Yuejiao to plot against her?
She clearly remembered that this Miss Jing entered the mansion with Wei Yuejiao…
This sachet was really a good touchstone!
“This sachet is so unique! Ask your Third Young Lady for me, did that embroideress came to the capital this time? If there is a chance, can she embroider a sachet for me?” Jing Wenyan flipped through the sachet in her hand and casually said to Wei Yuejiao’s maid.
“Report to Miss Jing: this embroideress did not enter the capital this time. However, after I return, I will inform our mistress about this matter and will definitely give Miss Jing a satisfactory answer.” Wei Yuejiao’s maid was well-trained. She not only behaved very appropriately in the face of an unexpected event, but also flattered Jing Wenyan for Wei Yuejiao with those words.
Judging from the fact that Wei Yuejiao brought Jing Wenyan with her into the mansion just now, she knew that Wei Yuejiao wanted to make friends with this famous Miss Jing.
Wei Yuejiao was her father’s favorite daughter. Compared to Wei Yuewu, a daughter who had been abandoned for several years, wasn’t Wei Yuejiao of much more value for Jing Wenyan?
Wei Yuewu sat down on the chair and smiled, waiting to see what would happen next.
Her plan had never been made overnight, but what did this Miss Jing want? Did she really just want to provoke her jealousy?
Actually, the relationship between Yan Huaijing and her only concerned interests, and there was not the slightest bit of intimacy between them.
What Jing Wenyan said before was meaningless to her. Jing Wenyan should have seen her indifference to this matter concerning the marriage between Yan Huaijing and the Fourth Princess!
Jing Wenyan didn’t say anything at this moment. She just nodded and flipped through the sachet in her hand.
“Go back and thank your mistress for me.” Wei Yuewu blinked her eyes and instructed with a smile.
“Yes, I will.”
Since the gifts had been delivered, the maids naturally wouldn’t stay any longer. They all retreated one by one in an orderly manner. It was obvious that Concubine Dong’s methods of running the family were not bad. Such methods really didn’t seem to be something a concubine with a maid’s background could grasp.
When the leading maid left the house, she looked back at Jing Wenyan who was looking at the sachet. A trace of uneasiness unconsciously appeared in her eyes. Even though she immediately turned around, her movements were still observed by Wei Yuewu, who had been paying close attention to her. The corners of Wei Yuewu’s lips revealed a clear smile.
Sure enough, Concubine Dong and Wei Yuejiao had indeed come with ill intentions.
It was only the first day that Wei Yuejiao was back in the mansion, and she had started to set her up by taking every chance.
Good, very good. Wei Yuewu’s eyes flashed with a trace of hostility. With Wei Yuejiao’s performance today, she could guess that her birth mother’s death must have something to do with Concubine Dong.
“Sixth Young Lady, don’t wear this sachet.” Jing Wenyan put down the sachet in her hand. She looked into Wei Yuewu’s eyes and said sincerely.
“Why? Didn’t you just say that this sachet was unique and ask my Third Elder Sister’s embroideress to make one for you as well?” Wei Yuewu blinked her eyes and asked innocently.
“Sixth Young Lady, I’m actually not too sure, but I always feel that the embroidery pattern on this sachet is a bit strange. It looks different from those that are normally worn by young unmarried ladies.” Jing Wenyan frowned and pointed at the embroidery pattern on the sachet.
The embroidery pattern was not ordinary flowers or birds, but an eagle that hooked a cluster of bright red flowers and flew in the air, stretching its head and wings.
The eagle looked extremely robust.
Wei Yuejiao came from the border, and the folks there were relatively tough and valiant, so it was only natural for the sachet to have such an embroidery pattern.
“Third Elder Sister’s embroideress should be from the border. The embroidery pattern is really different from ours. Perhaps this kind of sachets are more suitable for men to wear!” Wei Yuewu also looked at the embroidery pattern and smiled.
“Anywhere, it’s not suitable to wear. Sixth Young Lady, if you like it, you had better just put it in the room for personal viewing.” Jing Wenyan’s eyes flashed with a hint of serenity, but she still nodded.
She was still doubtful about this Sixth Miss Wei. The reason she held her in high esteem was merely because of Yan Huaijing, a person of extreme importance to her. By making friends with Wei Yuewu, she was just preparing an additional umbrella that might of use some time in the future.
Whether this additional umbrella was really useful or not, Jing Wenyan wouldn’t suffer any loss.
She was just trying to figure out the value of Wei Yuewu, and it was impossible for her to offend Wei Yuejiao for the sake of Wei Yuewu who was still an unknown to her.
Wei Yuewu smiled faintly as she observed Jing Wenyan’s reactions. She already knew what Jing Wenyan had implied with those words. In Jing Wenyan’s heart, she and Wei Yuejiao were indeed not on the same level. Wei Yuejiao, who was doted on by her father, naturally had more weight than her.
“Thank you, Miss Jing. I will find a suitable time to wear this sachet. I will definitely not casually bring it out. Anywhere, I should do something to appreciate Third Elder Sister’s goodwill.” Wei Yuewu raised the sachet on the table and said smilingly with pretended annoyance.
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