Chapter 228 – Presumptuous! Who Is Your Mother?
Wei Luowen took out an exquisite box from under the writing desk. The moment he opened it, many gemstones of various sizes were revealed under the light. They were brightly colored and lay silently in the box. Although they had not undergone much further processing, they still looked extremely beautiful when placed together.
Wei Yuejiao widened her eyes and covered her mouth, no longer caring about Xie Qingzhao.
“Father, what does this mean?” Wei Yuewu looked up at Wei Luowen.
“These… these are for you. Take them and put them on your jewelry as you like!” Under the stare of his daughter’s clear eyes, Wei Luowen, who was always gallant on the battlefield, suddenly felt that he did not dare to face Wei Yuewu. He pushed the box nearer Wei Yuewu.
“Thank you, father, but I dare not take them!” Wei Yuewu smiled and calmly refused.
Wei Luowen was stunned and looked at Wei Yuewu in confusion.
“Father, I have been used to a simple life. I never liked these beautiful gemstones since I was a kid. Father, please put them away and allow me to take my leave!” Wei Yuewu took two steps back and bowed respectfully to Wei Luowen. After that, she leisurely walked away without a look at those precious gemstones!
Only Shufei noticed that the corners of Wei Yuewu’s eyes were slightly red, but Wei Yuewu immediately lowered her head and hid the sadness in her eyes. Shufei hurriedly walked a few steps to catch up.
“Wei Yuewu, you… you actually dared to reject our father’s gift!” Wei Yuejiao’s eyes were filled with envy. These were all Marquis Hua Yang’s collections. In the past, she longed for them but couldn’t get even one piece. But now, Marquis Hua Yang wanted to give them all to Wei Yuewu.
“Third Elder Sister, I’m not you. I definitely won’t take anything that I shouldn’t have!” Wei Yuewu stood still and said in a faint voice without looking back.
Without waiting for Wei Yuejiao to jump off her feet, she left with Shufei.
Seated behind the writing desk, Wei Luowen, a general who had fought numerous battles, felt his eyes misting as he clenched the box in his hand tightly with his fingers.
“Father, look… look… she’s actually such a person!” Wei Yuejiao was annoyed and pointed at Wei Yuewu’s back, complaining loudly.
However, Wei Luowen looked so calm that Wei Yuejiao felt nervous in her heart. She could not help but slowly put down her finger that was pointing at Wei Yuewu.
“Yuejiao, now tell me about that writing brush.” After Wei Yuewu left, Wei Luowen calmed down and asked.
The moment Wei Luowen started to talk about what had just happened, Wei Yuejiao realized what was the most important issue. She immediately withdrew her gaze from the gemstones and hurriedly explained, “Father, I really don’t know what happened to that brush, but it can’t be changed by concubine mother. Otherwise, concubine mother wouldn’t have sent the brush to me. There must be some misunderstanding! Father, don’t misunderstand concubine mother!”
“Why did you push your younger sister out of the carriage at the city gate?” Wei Luowen said coldly.
“I didn’t. Father, I really didn’t push her. At that time, we exchanged a few angry words. I intended to push her, but I didn’t use much strength. However, a strange insect suddenly appeared in her hand. I was so scared that I lost control of my hand and accidentally pushed her out of the carriage.” Wei Yuejiao said anxiously. She was truly wronged in this matter.
“What about the clothes?” Wei Luowen frowned and rolled his eyes as he gazed at Wei Yuejiao.
Wei Yuejiao felt nervous under the gaze of Wei Luowen. She pinched the corner of her clothes and told the truth timidly, “I did snatch the clothes from Sixth Younger Sister. I… I just thought that my mother…”
“Presumptuous! Who is your mother? Your mother has already passed away. That’s your concubine mother. Your younger sister’s mother is your only mother. Never forget that you only have one mother!” Wei Luowen suddenly became furious. He slapped his hand heavily on the table and berated Wei Yuejiao sternly.
The long scar on his face looked even more ferocious because of anger. Wei Yuejiao was so frightened that she cried out of control. She turned around, covered her face with her hands and ran away.
Yuzhu looked at the angry Wei Luowen and didn’t dare to stay any longer. She hurriedly chased after Wei Yuejiao.
Things quieted down in the study. Nothing could be heard except the occasional flickering of the lanterns. Wei Luowen pressed his hand on the box. The anger in his eyes gradually receded, and finally, there was a trace of sorrow in them…
“Lord Marquis, I’ve taken that man out of the courtyard!” The guard came back and reported.
Under the light, Wei Luowen froze for a moment and stood up with a cold expression. “Go to Concubine Dong’s courtyard!”
“Yes!” The guard nodded and retreated. A lad servant came in to serve Luo Wen and followed Wei Luowen to the inner courtyard.
Concubine Dong’s courtyard was actually located on the side of the mansion. Ever since she became Wei Luowen’s concubine, she had been living in this courtyard. Moreover, Wei Luowen did not have any other concubine, so she had all that courtyard for herself.
Her living conditions were much better than other concubines in the second branch.
Moreover, there had always been rumors that Concubine Dong would be elevated to the position of wife. Therefore, no one in the mansion dared to neglect Concubine Dong’s courtyard. Although she had been living at the border these years, the courtyard was always kept clean. It was completely different from Marquise Hua Yang’s courtyard, which had been locked all year round and left unattended.
When Wei Luowen arrived, the entrance to the courtyard was still brightly lit. It was obvious that the hostess inside was still awake. Maids and old maidservant were in and out, and they were very busy.
Marquis Hua Yang brought a lot of things from the border. This time, he would not only report his work but also stay in the capital for a period of time to heal his old injuries. When Spring Festival was over, Wei Ziyang would go to the border first. It was time for Wei Ziyang to deal with the issues at the border independently. After all, he was an heir of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang…
As for him, he could have a good rest in the capital for some time.
Therefore, he brought a lot of things with him this time. It was reasonable for Concubine Dong to be still busy now!
Thinking that Concubine Dong had been serving him diligently all these years, his expression relaxed a little.
“Lord Marquis is here. Quickly report to concubine Dong. Lord Marquis is here!” A sharp-eyed maid saw Wei Luowen and ran to report to Concubine Dong.
So, when Wei Luowen entered the courtyard, Concubine Dong had already been waiting for him at the porch.
“Lord Marquis!” Seeing Wei Luowen coming over, Concubine Dong hurriedly bowed respectfully. She behaved exactly as a concubine should do.
“What is this?” Inside the hall, Wei Luowen slapped the brush in his hand heavily on the table. His face was gloomy. Anyone who was familiar with him knew that he was now extremely angry.
“I don’t know!” Concubine Dong knelt down with a plop, looking quite perplexed.
“Isn’t this the brush you sent out?” Wei Luowen sneered.
“Lord Marquis, you really wronged me. I’ve been busy sending gifts to all the branches today. I really don’t know where this brush came from. Lord Marquis, let me check the gift list and verify to whom I have sent writing brushes.” Concubine Dong hurriedly said as she instructed the people beside her to get the gift list.
Not long after, the gift list was presented to Wei Luowen, “Lord Marquis, look, I only sent brushes to the three young masters. How could I send brushes to others? Lord Marquis, is there something wrong with this brush?” Concubine Dong looked at Wei Luowen timidly with a perplexed expression.
“Didn’t you send someone to receive the brush?” Wei Luowen stared at Concubine Dong and asked.
“No! I’ve been busy today. I only sent things out and didn’t receive anything.” Concubine Dong shook her head and denied.
“But the person sending this brush admitted that he had an affair with your good daughter!” For a moment, Wei Luowen wasn’t sure if he really misunderstood Concubine Dong. Therefore, he directly talked about the affair of Wei Yuejiao.
“Yuejiao!” Concubine Dong was shocked.
Although no wind blew in, the curtains in the inner room moved silently!
“This is the capital, not the border. Tell your good daughter to restrain herself. Think about what happened at the city gate! She made such an indecent scene there. Furthermore, it attracted the attention of a young man. Tell her not to go out unless she has urgent things to do. She should spend more time copying books such as Lessons for Women!”
Wei Luowen said coldly.
“But…but, when we were at the border, didn’t Lord Marquis say that Yuejiao’s temperament was similar to yours, so that it didn’t matter if she was allowed more freedom?” Concubine Dong suddenly covered her face and cried, looking weak and puzzled.
She looked really pitiful.
Wei Luowen pondered for a moment before saying, “Although I don’t object to letting her live a comfortable life, I won’t allow her to bully her younger sister. Yuewu has been innocent since childhood. Yuejiao pushed her younger sister out of the carriage and refused to admit it. This was really not what an elder sister should do.”
“Lord Marquis, think about it. Haven’t I always been most concerned about the Sixth Young Lady? In the past, I wanted to deliver things to the Sixth Young Lady’s maternal parents’ mansion, but every time, you stopped me and said that there was no need for us to do so. But now, you said that Yuejiao is inferior to the Sixth Young Lady and that Yuejiao hasn’t behaved properly as an elder sister. Lord Marquis, what face do I and Yuejiao have to live in this world!”
Concubine Dong began to sob. Her tearful complaint was a perfect reminder to Wei Luowen of his partiality and her unselfishness, as well as the inexplicable grievances she had suffered.
These words were very reasonable. Besides, Xie Qingzhao’s stuttering and hesitation prevented Wei Luowen from completely believing him. At the moment, his expression relaxed, but he was still not convinced by Concubine Dong. He asked doubtfully, “Do you really have nothing to do with the brush?”
Concubine Dong flatly denied, “Lord Marquis, I have just been back today, so how can I know anything about the brush? Even if the brush was used by someone to frame the Sixth Young Lady, the suspect must be from the other two branches. I really have nothing to do with this.”
“I remember telling you about it before…” Wei Luowen’s expression turned fierce. Although his voice was not loud, the bitter hostility in his expression caused Concubine Dong to unconsciously tremble.
“Lord Marquis, don’t worry. I will definitely cherish the Sixth Young Lady as the apple of my eye. Even if I have to make Yuejiao suffer, I won’t let the Sixth Young Lady feel bad. Even if I were exalted by you in the future, I wouldn’t dare to suppress the Sixth Young Lady!” Concubine Dong had said these words to Wei Luowen before. Now she solemnly swore again on her knees.
Seeing her like this, Wei Luowen pondered for a moment and stood up with an inexplicable expression, “I have something to do in the study, so I won’t be coming back tonight!”
After saying that, he left.
“Concubine, please get up quickly!” After Wei Luowen left, Nanny Dong, who was standing at the side, hurriedly came to help Concubine Dong up. She asked worriedly, “Concubine, does Lord Marquis believe you?”
“Believe me? As long as this bitch is here, he won’t completely believe me!” A sinister expression appeared on Concubine Dong’s face. She picked up the brush that Wei Luowen had placed there and smashed it fiercely onto the ground.
“Go, write to Lady Li!”
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