Chapter 261 – A Sudden Change In The Situation
What was this monster heir-apparent trying to do?
She could have slipped away secretly, but now, she obviously could not!
When she turned around with difficulty, Wei Yuewu’s face had already put on an elegant and gentle smile. “Your Heir-apparent, what can I do for you?”
“How did Marquis Hua Yang deal with the previous matter?” Yan Huaijing looked at Wei Yuewu’s sullen little face and felt quite good. He raised his handsome eyes and asked with a faint smile.
He was asking about what had happened to Wei Yuewu on her way to the mansion of Duke of Jing. Most of the people present had only heard about it. This matter seemed to be related to Marquis Hua Yang’s backyard. However, the suspect had already been sent to the yamen of the Mayor of the capital city. It could be considered that the government had taken charge of this case.
Was the government really able to handle this kind of thing? Everyone doubted in their hearts. Since the coachman was dead, what could be found out?
However, because the matter involved the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, everyone present was still very interested.
“My father said he would deal with it himself.” Wei Yuewu gave Yan Huaijing a roundabout answer in a lukewarm manner. Hadn’t she already said this before at the entrance of the mansion? Why did this monstrous heir-apparent bring it up now?
“Do you want my help?” Yan Huaijing asked very naturally, as if it was only his duty to offer help.
“No need, thank you, Your Heir-apparent!” Wei Yuewu tried her best to distance herself from Yan Huaijing. Her forehead was covered in sweat. She wondered what was wrong with this heir-apparent. Didn’t they agree not to mention this matter anymore?
“That’s fine too. If there’s anything you can’t solve, you can come and tell me. I saved your life, therefore, I have to take responsibility for you!” Yan Huaijing’s smile became more and more magnanimous. However, after he uttered these words, not only did the Crown Prince Wen Tianyao frown tightly, but the other three heirs-apparent all looked at Wei Yuewu with more scrutiny.
What did Yan Huaijing mean? Was there any implication in his words other than the literal meaning?
Marquis Hua Yang’s legitimate daughter was really a myth. Did the State of Yan really value Marquis Hua Yang to such an extent? Or did Yan Huaijing really have a crush on this Sixth Miss Wei?
While everyone was speculating in their hearts, they remembered that the Crown Prince had also said that he would help Sixth Miss Wei investigate the matter of the backyard. Thinking about it, they felt that there was no possibility of any intimate relationship between Yan Huaijing and Wei Yuewu.
It must be because the Crown Prince had expressed his intention to rope Marquis Hua Yang in that Yan Huaijing could not bear it anymore. That was why he had uttered those words to Wei Yuewu. Everyone could not help but think about the deeper meaning…
At this time, Wei Yuewu also understood what Yan Huaijing was up to. She bowed down gracefully and said in a natural and graceful manner. “Thank you for your kindness, Your Heir-apparent. I will let my father know it later.”
“When will Marquis Hua Yang be free?” Yan Huaijing raised his eyebrows and asked.
“It should be in a couple of days. After father has an audience with His Majesty, he will definitely go to thank you!” Wei Yuewu answered smartly.
This answer made Yan Huaijing very satisfied, so he nodded at her and turned to look at the flowers on the other side, letting go of Wei Yuewu.
Unfortunately, many people had noticed the side door not far from Wei Yuewu.
“Sixth Young Lady, come here. There are several different Beauty Flowers here. I bet you have never seen them before. I wonder if you will like them.” Jing Wenyan waved at her.
Wei Yuewu smiled helplessly. This meant Eldest Miss Jing had paid attention to her. It would not be so easy for her to run away now.
“Yes!” Slightly nodding her head, Wei Yuewu gave a fierce glare at Yan Huaijing’s back, but there was nothing she could do. She could only turn around and walk to Jing Wenyan.
As they walked, Jing Wenyan would occasionally turn around and whisper a few words to Wei Yuewu, leaving no chance for Wei Yuewu to get away. When they returned to the door of the greenhouse, more than an hour had elapsed.
A maid came in a hurry. She walked to Jing Wenyan and whispered a few words. Jing Wenyan looked at Wei Yuewu in surprise and nodded.
The maid retreated to the side and Jing Wenyan came over and said apologetically, “Sixth Young Lady, someone came from the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang and asked you to go back. Something happened in your mansion.”
“Now?” Wei Yuewu’s expression changed slightly. It was very rude to call her back from the banquet at this time. It was impossible for the Madam Dowager not to know this point.
“Yes!” Jing Wenyan nodded.
“Then I will take my leave now!” Wei Yuewu was slightly shocked.
Jing Wenyan called an old maidservant over and ordered in a low voice, “You, lead the way for Sixth Miss Wei out of the mansion!”
Wei Yuewu went to ask for the Crown Prince’s pardon before hurriedly leaving with Jin Ling. However, when she left, she looked back at Yang Yuyan and smiled meaningfully. Yang Yuyan hurriedly lowered her head to hide the panic in her eyes. However, she nodded subconsciously.
After leaving the greenhouse, Wei Yuewu hurriedly walked towards the gate of the mansion of Duke of Jing. She couldn’t help but frown. Even after suffering a serious accident, she was still allowed to come to the mansion of Duke of Jing. She couldn’t figure out why she was called back in such an urgent manner!
Could it be because of Wei Fengyao?
But that was a private matter of Prince Nan’an Mansion. Although the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an lost his face, it had nothing to do with the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. Why was she suddenly asked to come back?
She hurried to the parking lot and saw that Wei Ziyang and the other two brothers were also there. It seemed that they were also called back in a hurry. They asked each other but none of them knew what had happened.
Wei Yuewu got on the carriage and the three brothers got on their horses. They rushed back to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang together.
When they got to the gate of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, they got off and walked in together.
In the Madam Dowager’s Tranquility Courtyard, Wei Fengyao cried so hard that she could not speak. The white powder on her face had long been washed off, revealing a scar that had not healed yet. Her beautiful face would never recover.
The Madam Dowager was sitting on the seat of honor. Beside her were Wei Luowen and Wei Luowu. Her maids and old maidservants were all standing in lines, trembling with fear.
On the other side of Wei Fengyao was the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an Wen Ruoming. At this time, he was also frowning with a sullen expression on his face. He lowered his head and remained silent.
Wei Yuewu and the three brothers came to the Madam Dowager’s courtyard, but they were stopped by Nanny Hong at the gate. “The Madam Dowager ordered the Eldest Young Master and Sixth Young Lady to see her. The Second Young Master and Third Young Master may go back now!”
“Not us?” Wei Zifeng poked his head in and asked curiously.
“Third Younger Brother, let’s go back first.” Hearing the sound of crying inside, Wei Ziyi reached out and grabbed Wei Zifeng, who was still trying to break free.
“Oh, alright!” Being pulled by his own elder brother, Wei Zifeng said helplessly.
The two of them left.
“Eldest Young Master, Sixth Young Lady, wait here for a moment.” Nanny Hong added.
“Yes, thank you, Nanny Hong!” Wei Ziyang said politely. Wei Yuewu nodded as well, and a dark look appeared in her eyes. By now, she could already tell that it was Wei Fengyao inside.
She didn’t expect that Wei Fengyao would make a scene not in Prince Nan’an Mansion but in the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. It really surprised her.
Wei Fengyao was actually able to think of this move. She had underestimated her!
“Sixth Younger Sister, did you see Eldest Sister today?” Wei Ziyang, who was at the side, had no clue what had happened. Today, he went to the Li Mansion before going to the mansion of Duke of Jing. Therefore, when he arrived, the banquet was going to start. He only had time to greet and speak with some old friends. As a result, he didn’t know what happened to Wei Fengyao in the mansion of Duke of Jing.
The outer courtyard was different from the inner courtyard where female members of the mansion lived. Moreover, some of the noble young masters who were Wei Ziyang’s friends did not have the habit of gossiping. Even if they knew what had happened to the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an in the mansion of Duke of Jing, it was inappropriate for them to talk about such a scandal in the presence of Wei Ziyang.
There were some dissolute young masters who didn’t care and wanted to gossip about it, but they couldn’t get near Wei Ziyang. Therefore, Wei Ziyang really knew nothing about what happened to Wei Fengyao.
Hearing that it was Wei Fengyao who was crying inside, Wei Ziyang asked Wei Yuewu, trying to obtain some information from her.
“Eldest Brother, have you heard… something about the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an?” Wei Yuewu hesitated for a moment, but she did not try to hide the truth. She directly referred the subject to Wen Ruoming. Since Wei Fengyao came, her purpose might not just be complaining. Otherwise, the Madam Dowager would not ask her to remain.
However, Wei Yuewu didn’t know what exactly Wei Fengyao had said. Therefore, she was also very careful with her words. It was best to start with Wen Ruoming.
Wei Ziyang really knew nothing, but he had never had a good impression of this Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an, so he frowned and asked, “What happened to the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an?”
“I heard that something happened to the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an in the mansion of Duke of Jing before he left in a hurry with Eldest Sister. Eldest Miss Jing and I happened to meet them downstairs.”
Wei Yuewu answered tactfully, indicating that Jing Wenyan was also present at that time. No matter what Wei Fengyao said later, she could have Jing Wenyan testify for her. No matter what this Eldest Miss Jing had in mind, at least she and Wei Fengyao had become enemies, and she had to stand on Wei Yuewu’s side.
“Did he do something nasty again?” Wei Ziyang snorted and frowned.
“Well… Eldest Brother, just wait and hear what Grandmother says in a while. I’m afraid Grandmother has known about this!” Wei Yuewu said implicitly. Anyway, it was improper for her, an unmarried young lady to talk about such a scandal.
Seeing Wei Yuewu’s reaction, Wei Ziyang couldn’t help but think about Wen Ruoming’s personality and recall the affair he had with Wei Qiuju not long ago. Now, it seemed that Wen Ruoming had another affair with some young lady. Wei Ziyang became increasingly angrier.
In the past, when he was in the capital, he had looked down on this lustful Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an. If his parents had not repeatedly persuaded him by saying that Wen Ruoming only had a slightly bad reputation but was actually a good person, Wei Ziyang would never agree to Wen Ruoming’s marriage with Wei Fengyao.
But at that time, Wei Fengyao was also very willing to marry Wen Ruoming. Besides, there was also pressure from their father, and Wei Ziyang could not say anything!
“Eldest Young Master, Sixth Young Lady, the Madam Dowager invites you in.” Nanny Hong quietly walked out from inside and whispered to the two of them.
The two nodded and walked in together.
“What’s wrong with my Eldest Younger Sister?” Wei Ziyang frowned and he could not help but ask Nanny Hong. “Did that bastard Wen Ruoming do something that made her sad again?”
Hearing Wei Fengyao crying so sadly inside, everyone would believe that she must have been greatly wronged. Considering the poor reputation of the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an, it was normal for Wei Ziyang to ask this question.
“Something happened to the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an… and the Eldest Young Lady committed suicide!” Nanny Hong stuttered, and her words caused the expression on Wei Ziyang’s face to change drastically. He snorted coldly, surpassed Wei Yuewu and Nanny Hong, and strode inside…
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