Chapter 263 – Who Underestimated Whom
Wei Fengyao did not expect that she would be scolded by the Madam Dowager when she tried to relate Wei Yuewu to this scandal. When she saw the Madam Dowager’s gloomy face and heard her harsh words, she could not help but be shocked. Her eyes turned red and she was about to cry. However, she knew that she needed the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang’s support at this time. She could not afford to offend her grandmother and uncle Wei Luowen at the moment.
“Sixth Younger Sister… I… I don’t know who that man is either. I misunderstood you after hearing what he said. Please forgive me, Sixth Younger Sister.”
Wei Fengyao was not stupid. She immediately stood up and apologized to Wei Yuewu. Then she looked at the Madam Dowager timidly and said, “Grandmother, please don’t be angry. It’s all my fault. After being misunderstood, I couldn’t think things through and therefore… I beg you to take care of your health.”
As she spoke, she picked up her handkerchief and began to sob. She had uttered these words smartly to refer to the previous topic. Since she could not do anything to Wei Yuewu for the time being, she naturally would not go up against her at this time. It was better for her to solve her current predicament first.
Seeing that Wei Fengyao was smart enough to let go of Wei Yuewu, the Madam Dowager heaved a sigh of relief and turned to look at Wen Ruoming. “Your Heir-apparent, since that man has died, this matter cannot be explained clearly. I want to know how your mansion is going to deal with this issue? If you really feel that Fengyao is not good, the two mansions can sign an agreement on peaceful separation.”
These words were very serious. Usually, men had the initiative to divorce their wives as they liked. In the case of peaceful separation, it basically meant that the man was on the wrong side and the woman was unwilling to live with him. Therefore, the marriage broke up.
Wei Yuewu secretly praised the Madam Dowager for her tactful move. Sure enough, an old ox made a straight furrow. The Madam Dowager did not mention the reason of the matter. She only asked about the man. Now that the man was killed at the order of the Heir-apparent of Prince Nan’an, the heir-apparent was the only one to blame.
Indeed, how could he kill the suspect before the matter was investigated clearly?
Wei Yuewu raised her watery eyes and looked at Wen Ruoming. Sure enough, Wen Ruoming’s face suddenly blushed. He was both angry and anxious, but he could not explain it clearly.
“I… At that time, I…”
“Your Heir-apparent, no matter what happened at that time, whatever you saw and whatever you heard, they had to be investigated and proved in court. However, before the truth is found, you had that man killed and then blamed Fengyao for everything. Could it be that you look down on the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang?”
Wei Luowen said coldly. He was a general, so he naturally didn’t beat around the bush. In addition, his had a sullen face and the scar on his face twisted a few times as he spoke, making him look quite ferocious. Wen Ruoming was just a young master living a comfortable life in the capital and he had never encountered such a situation before. He immediately became timid.
He was already unable to explain it clearly, but now he was even more nervous. He stammered, “I… I’m not…”
“Your Heir-apparent, I only want to know how you are going to deal with Fengyao.” Wei Luowen rudely interrupted Wen Ruoming.
“Let’s forget about this matter. Prince Nan’an Mansion will continue to treat her like nothing has happened.” Wen Ruoming was finally able to utter a complete sentence because he was really angry. He glared fiercely at Wei Fengyao, wishing he could directly go up and slap her.
This Wei Fengyao had cuckolded him, and he had no choice but to endure it. Before he came to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, his mother told him that no matter what the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang said today, he must bear it. After all, that man was already dead and there was no evidence against Wei Fengyao.
However, Wen Ruoming felt that he really could not swallow the insult!
No man in his situation could bear it. Looking at Wei Fengyao’s face, he felt that she was extremely ugly.
“Since that’s the case, you and Fengyao should go back and live in harmony. Respect and trust each other.” Although the Madam Dowager could see Wen Ruoming was angry, she had no choice. At least on the surface, Prince Nan’an Mansion would not do anything to Wei Fengyao. She hoped that Wei Fengyao could slowly clear up Wen Ruoming’s misunderstanding in the future.
“Fengyao, don’t take things too hard. Speaking of which, this matter might have something to do with our mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. Recently, you and your sisters have been in trouble one after another. It’s not just you, but also your Sixth Younger Sister. She almost lost her life today! You guys go back first. Your Eldest Uncle, Second Elder Uncle, and I still need to find out the truth.”
The Madam Dowager said with a sullen face.
“Yes, Grandmother!” Wei Fengyao originally did not know about what had happened to Wei Yuewu, but after hearing the Madam Dowager’s words, she realized what a grave mistake she had made when she tried to implicate Wei Yuewu. When everyone knew Wei Yuewu was framed, her accusation of Wei Yuewu easily made people suspect her.
Of course, she did not dare to say no. She wiped her tears with a handkerchief and nodded.
Thus, Wen Ruoming and Wei Fengyao bid farewell to the elders present. The Madam Dowager waved her hand, indicating for them to leave. Wei Yuewu and Wei Ziyang also went out together.
The Madam Dowager, Wei Luowen, and Wei Luowu continued to discuss the situation.
Wen Ruoming snorted coldly at Wei Fengyao who followed him out of the courtyard. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Wei Ziyang’s cold gaze and immediately swallowed his words. He only said gloomily, “Hurry up.”
“Eldest Brother, please accompany His Heir-apparent to the study room first. I will go to my courtyard to collect some things.” Wei Fengyao lowered her head slightly, revealing the scar on her neck. When he saw her younger sister’s miserable state, Wei Ziyang felt a surge of anger in his heart. He stared at Wen Ruoming who was at the side and bluntly said, “Your Heir-apparent, this way please!”
After saying those words, he directly walked out without waiting for Wen Ruoming.
Seeing Wei Ziyang’s angry appearance, how could Wen Ruoming dare to say no! He could only follow Wei Ziyang out.
With no outsiders around, Wei Fengyao raised her eyes and looked coldly at Wei Yuewu without saying anything. Then, she snorted coldly and turned around with her maid. She flicked her sleeves and headed in the direction of her own courtyard.
“Miss, is Eldest Young Lady really going back to collect something?” Jin Ling looked at Wei Fengyao’s back and asked in confusion. From whichever perspective, Wei Fengyao couldn’t be in the mood to pack anything!
Wei Yuewu glanced at her and asked indifferently, “Why not?”
“Miss, Eldest Young Lady has just committed suicide. She is not even afraid of death. Why would she care about those worldly possessions?” Well, Jin Ling used to be a dark guard and was really smart. Wei Yuewu couldn’t help but laugh after hearing her analysis. “So, she is definitely not going to collect things.”
“Then why is she going back to her courtyard?” Jin Ling asked in confusion.
“She should be going to meet someone!” Wei Yuewu took a step forward, the smile on her face becoming more and more brilliant.
Wei Fengyao had failed to set her up today. When they were in the mansion of Duke of Jing, Wei Yuewu could tell that she was totally at a loss what to do. However, it had only been a short while before she escalated the situation and made a scene in the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, ultimately forcing Prince Nan’an Mansion to stop pursuing the matter. How could such a huge reversal be done by Wei Fengyao alone?
Moreover, from what she heard just now, it was the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang that took the initiative to send for Wei Fengyao.
The incident happened in the mansion of Duke of Jing, and only Wei Ziyang, the other two brothers, and she could be informed ahead of the other people back in the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. However, they had rushed all the way back just now. It was evident that this matter had nothing to do with Wei Ziyang and the other two brothers. Then, the only person who could quickly spread the news to the Madam Dowager and make her think of a way to save Wei Fengyao was Wei Qiufu.
It seemed that not only was Wei Qiufu in the mansion of Duke of Jing back then, but she had also made an agreement with Wei Fengyao.
“Miss, do you need me to go and take a look?” Hearing what Wei Yuewu said, Jin Ling was stunned at first, but then she understood.
“No need. You just go to the right door of the courtyard.” Wei Yuewu smiled slightly, and her clear and limpid eyes curved slightly.
Wei Qiufu was in the third branch, and Wei Fengyao was in the second branch. The courtyards of the two branches were just separated by a garden. If Wei Qiufu really wanted to meet Wei Fengyao, she had to pass through that door.
“Yes, I know!” Jin Ling nodded and turned to leave.
In the courtyard, Wei Fengyao looked at Wei Qiufu who was walking over slowly. There was a complicated look in her eyes.
She always knew this Fourth Younger Sister was not simple, but she did not expect she was so amazing. This time, if Wei Qiufu hadn’t helped her think of a way and sent the note to her personal maid, she would have been imprisoned by Princess Nan’an by now.
She knew Princess Nan’an well. It was highly likely that she would be imprisoned by Princess Nan’an with the pretext of illness, after which she would die a silent death.
“Eldest Sister, don’t you recognize me?” Wei Qiufu smiled gently and stood in front of Wei Fengyao.
“Fourth Younger Sister, I have underestimated you!” Wei Fengyao sighed.
“Eldest Sister, you are too polite. However, didn’t you realize that you underestimated not only me but also Sixth Younger Sister? Or perhaps we both underestimated Sixth Younger Sister. Who would have thought that Sixth Younger Sister was such a powerful figure!” Wei Qiufu covered her mouth with a handkerchief and said meaningfully.
“Yes, we both underestimated her!” Upon hearing the name of Wei Yuewu, Wei Fengyao gritted her teeth and said hatefully.
“Second Aunt failed because of this, and so did Second Elder Sister. I originally thought that Eldest Sister was different, but unexpectedly, you are still the same.” Wei Qiufu said with a gentle smile, as if she did not see the anger in Wei Fengyao’s eyes.
These words reminded Wei Fengyao of her mother and younger sister Wei Yan. Her face looked extremely gloomy, and her eyes seemed to be dripping with poison. “Many thanks for Fourth Younger Sister’s help this time. Tell me, what do you want me to do?”
This was Wei Qiufu’s condition, and also the reason why she had offered to help Wei Fengyao.
“Eldest Sister, I want to enter the Crown Prince Mansion!” Wei Qiufu raised her head, looked at Wei Fengyao, and said with a straight face.
“Haven’t you already been selected by the Crown Prince?” Wei Fengyao frowned and asked. Many people knew that the Crown Prince ordered to keep Wei Qiufu’s token in the Plum Blossom Nunnery.
At that time, because Wei Qiufu was going to enter Crown Prince Mansion, the Madam Dowager did not punish Wei Qiufu too much on the matter of Wei Yuewu. It was for the sake of the Crown Prince.
“I want a high position. At the very least, I want to enter the Crown Prince Mansion as a junior concubine, not a maid without a proper title!” Wei Qiufu gritted her teeth and said, tightly clenching her fists in the sleeves.
“What do you want me to do?” Wei Fengyao only pondered for a moment before understanding what Wei Qiufu meant. She immediately agreed to offer help. Wei Qiufu and she both hated Wei Yuewu. If she sent Wei Qiufu to a high position, that would only benefit her…
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