Chapter 301 – Who Asked To Change The Rooms
When Wei Qiufu saw Wei Yuewu, she stood up with concern and asked, “Sixth Younger Sister, why are you back so late? How are your legs? Do you need an imperial doctor to come and take a look?”
It was still early. The other young ladies who had returned were chatting in groups under the corridor near Chu Xiu Palace’s gate. Wei Qiufu happened to be among them, talking happily with others.
Wei Qiufu was indeed a sophisticated person. After what happened in the Plum Blossom Nunnery, the young ladies who used to be close to her all distanced themselves from her. As for those who had been indifferent to her, they weren’t even on speaking terms with her after the accident.
After she returned to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, almost no one in the other mansions sent her any invitation.
She did not expect that in such a short period of time, Wei Qiufu had turned the table and made the other young ladies look at her with admiration. It seemed that she had once again become the noble and elegant Fourth Young Lady of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang.
“Thank you for your concern, Fourth Elder Sister. I’m fine!” Wei Yuewu smiled slightly, and a trace of coldness flashed in her eyes. Wei Qiufu really didn’t let go of any chance to set her up.
Everyone entered the Palace together and accompanied the Third Princess to pray in the Buddha Hall. While the others were fine, she had to be treated by an imperial doctor. In that case, what would the others think of her? Wouldn’t they think that she, the Sixth Young Lady of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, was even more arrogant and willful than the Third Princess?
It was indeed like killing two birds with one stone. While expressing her sisterhood and deep concern for her, Wei Qiufu also set her up. She was really sinister!
“Are you really alright?” Wei Qiufu looked worried. She walked over, held Wei Yuewu’s hand and took a closer look at her. “Sixth Younger Sister, why is your face so pale? Let… Let me get an imperial doctor for you. We just entered the Palace and you were injured. How can I explain this to grandmother and Eldest Uncle after I return? Someone…”
As she spoke, she raised her hand and was about to get someone to run the errand.
“Fourth Elder Sister, I’m really fine!” Wei Yuewu hurriedly stopped her and reminded her in a soft voice. “Fourth Elder Sister, we are now in the imperial palace!”
This was the imperial palace, so no one could act casually. While Wei Yuewu could not casually fetch an imperial doctor, Wei Qiufu naturally could not order people around casually either.
What she said was very reasonable. Compared with Wei Qiufu, she was more sensible because she knew this was the imperial palace, so that even though she was a little uncomfortable, she forced herself to endure the pain rather than casually order the eunuchs and palace maids about.
Wei Qiufu did not expect Wei Yuewu to make everyone look at her with a little more suspicion by casually saying a few words. The atmosphere she had labored to create was immediately destroyed. She secretly gritted her teeth, but she did not show anything on her face.
“Sixth Younger Sister, you are right. I was too concerned about you and forgot we are now in the imperial palace!” Wei Qiufu looked as if she was grateful for Wei Yuewu’s reminding, not concealing her indiscreet behavior at all.
Hearing these humble words of Wei Qiufu, some young ladies could not help but speak for her.
A young lady dressed in pink glanced sideways at Wei Yuewu and said bluntly, “Sixth Young Lady, you really don’t know what’s good for you. The Fourth Young Lady was worried about you. If she didn’t care about you, why would she speak like that?”
“Sixth Young Lady, no matter what mistakes the Fourth Young Lady made, she is your elder sister. Do you really think it is proper for you, a younger sister, to scold the Fourth Young Lady in front of everyone?” Another young lady in green also stood out.
Looking at the other ladies who were also having indignant expressions and then at Wei Qiufu who appeared much aggrieved but did not say a word, Wei Yuewu slowly curled the corners of her mouth into a faint cold smile.
It turned out that she had been prepared to attack her here!
“The two young ladies, what do you think I should say? Do you want me to follow my Fourth Elder Sister and fetch an imperial doctor? After making such a big fuss, everyone will say I am arrogant, willful, and not properly educated by the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. Do you think I should do that to express my thanks to my Fourth Elder Sister for her concern about me? Don’t you think that I shall bring shame to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang by doing that? Besides, others will think that our grandmother has not taught us well, so that we are so presumptuous even in the Palace!”
Wei Yuewu uttered those words with a cold smile. She looked around and said calmly, “The two young ladies, why are you so angry with me? Could it be that you want to disgrace the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang?”
Although Wei Qiufu was her elder sister, she was nothing compared with their grandmother, the Madam Dowager of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. It was definitely the most important for Wei Yuewu to be filial to the Madam Dowager. Besides, she must also consider the reputation of the entire mansion of Marquis Hua Yang.
Everyone present was from an aristocratic family. They all knew that the reputation of an aristocratic family could not be tarnished. Sometimes, for the sake of the reputation of the entire aristocratic family, they would even have to sacrifice their own life. By comparison, sisterhood wasn’t worth mentioning at all.
On second thought, some young ladies realized that even if Wei Yuewu really felt a little uncomfortable, it was quite inappropriate to fetch an imperial doctor. Was this really the idea of the Fourth Miss Wei, who had always enjoyed a good reputation for being intelligent and accomplished?
When Wei Qiufu saw that there was a trace of suspicion in the eyes of several young ladies, she was secretly panicked. She did not expect that Wei Yuewu would be so quick-witted. She smiled and said, “Alright, Sixth Younger Sister, it was indeed my fault for being too concerned about you to think carefully before making the suggestion. Let’s go back and rest first!”
With that, she was about to leave with Wei Yuewu. The two of them were now living in a different place from the other young ladies.
“Fourth Elder Sister, don’t be in a hurry to leave. Let me rest here for a while. My legs really hurt a little!” Wei Yuewu shook her head and sat down weakly in the corridor.
Jin Ling hurriedly squatted down and massaged her legs.
Wei Yuewu’s face had been pale. What was more, she had just suffered the pain caused by the illusion. At this time, her face was as white as paper. People could tell at a glance that she was really not feeling well.
A moment ago, Wei Qiufu was concerned about her and wanted to fetch an imperial doctor for her. But now, she completely ignored her pale face and wanted to pull her away. Such drastic comparison really made people suspicious of Wei Qiufu and wonder if she had intentionally said those words to put on a play of sisterhood.
Among the young ladies, there were a few who saw the accident in the Plum Blossom Nunnery. They increasingly felt that Wei Qiufu’s so-called sisterhood was just ill-intentioned lip service…
Wei Qiufu was so angry that she wanted to vomit blood. Her eyes became gloomy. This Wei Yuewu was really cunning. With just a few words, she destroyed the atmosphere she had painstakingly created just now.
“Sixth Younger Sister, I’m afraid the wind is too strong here. How about Jin Ling and I helping you back to rest?” Wei Qiufu felt a chill in her heart and hurriedly said with a smile. She was even about to squat down and personally massage Wei Yuewu.
“Fourth Elder Sister, please sit down. I will be fine in a moment!” Wei Yuewu reached out and grabbed Wei Qiufu. Jin Ling reacted quickly and supported Wei Qiufu. If Wei Qiufu really squatted down and massaged Wei Yuewu’s calves in front of everyone today, Wei Yuewu would definitely be criticized for being rude and arrogant.
Wei Yuewu sneered in her heart. She no longer cared about the so-called sisterhood with Wei Qiufu and directly switched the subject. “Fourth Elder Sister, why did Eldest Sister change the rooms for us? Although it was a bit cold in the previous rooms for us, it wasn’t a big deal. Now that we want to go back, we have to walk a little longer!”
Jin Ling squatted down again and massaged Wei Yuewu’s legs. Of course, she understood Wei Yuewu’s meaning. She said with a smile, “Miss, don’t complain. Eldest Young Lady was also concerned about you and the Fourth Young Lady. She was afraid that the two of you would become sick if you lived in such a cold place.”
These words happened to be uttered before Wei Qiufu spoke, rendering her speechless for a while.
Zhao Ruo’e, who had been silent at the side, could not help but ask, “So, it was the heiress-apparent who asked you to move to another place?”
“Of course it was arranged by our Eldest Young Lady. Otherwise, why would the Sixth Young Lady and Fourth Young Lady change rooms!” Jin Ling quickly replied.
“Didn’t she just say that the Sixth Young Lady was not feeling well and therefore had her room changed?”
“Didn’t she just say it was the Sixth Young Lady who asked to change the room?” After hearing Jin Ling’s words, some people began to mutter softly, looking at Wei Qiufu more and more suspiciously.
Just now, this Fourth Miss Wei had hinted that they changed rooms because Wei Yuewu was not used to living in such a cold and gloomy house. She was afraid that it would hurt her body, and therefore Wei Fengyao specially asked people to change rooms for them. Could it be that this wasn’t done at the request of Sixth Miss Wei, and it was just the intention of the Heiress-apparent of Princess Nan’an?
Seeing the other young ladies’ gazes, Wei Qiufu was shocked and hurriedly said, “Sixth Younger Sister’s body is weak. Eldest Sister was concerned about me and Sixth Younger Sister and therefore had our rooms changed. Anyway, we can’t let down Eldest Sister!”
Wei Yuewu sneered in her heart. Wei Qiufu was really quick-witted. At this time, she pushed all the blame on Wei Fengyao. No matter what happened in the future, it had nothing to do with her.
It was obvious that Wei Fengyao had another plan by arranging for her to live in that room.
It was a pity that today, she had forced Wei Qiufu to push the blame on Wei Fengyao. There were so many people present. Even if Wei Fengyao had a scheme against her, it would not be as perfect as she had expected!
Since these words were said by Wei Qiufu, they were definitely more convincing.
“I really have to thank Eldest Sister. Fourth Elder Sister, I feel much better now. Can we go now?” Wei Yuewu moved her legs and asked Wei Qiufu with a smile.
“Can…can you walk properly now?” In fact, Wei Qiufu had been fully prepared now and was going to retort, but Wei Yuewu decisively asked to leave. She opened her mouth, and only then did she realized what had happened. This slut Wei Yuewu was really cunning. She felt like she had punched heavily on cotton.
“Yes!” Wei Yuewu stood up, turned around and politely said to the young ladies, “Young ladies, we will take our leave first!”
Again, Wei Yuewu didn’t give her the chance to speak. Wei Qiufu was so angry that she secretly gritted her teeth. However, she could only stand up with Wei Yuewu. If Wei Yuewu went back alone, it would only make people doubt what she had said before.
“Are all the young ladies here?” The voice of a palace maid was suddenly heard. Everyone turned around and saw a palace maid running over in a hurry.
It was a palace maid who looked to be around seventeen or eighteen years old. Due to the running, her forehead was covered in sweat. When she saw that the ten young ladies were all present, some sitting and others standing, she couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief. She then said, “Ladies, please wait a moment!”
“What is it?” Miss Qin, who was a study companion of the Third Princess, stood up and asked.
Her full name was Qin Wenyu. This time, she was the head of the young ladies who entered the Palace to accompany the Third Princess to pray.
The palace maid was out of breath due to the rapid running. She held the pillar on one side and gasped as she said, “Who… who is the Sixth Miss…Wei of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang?”
“Looking for me?” Wei Yuewu frowned and thought to herself. She did not think that there was anyone else in the palace who would look for her in such a hurry.
“I am… What’s the matter?”
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