Chapter 20 Reminder - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 20 Reminder
This can't go on like this. Second Brother's temperament nowadays is like a newly unsheathed sword, extremely sharp but also attracting attention.
If this matter delays his future, it would be a loss not worth the gain.
So, silently in my heart, I noted down, Wen Mengsheng, our accounts will be settled in the future. We'll have to calculate slowly. Killing you like this would be too easy.
The pain of extermination, I won't let you taste it, how can I repay the great fire of the previous life!
"I wouldn't say I dislike him, but I just find his behavior frivolous and inexplicable. Logically speaking, our relationship with the Ministry of Personnel's Assistant Minister's family isn't that close, yet he, as the son, always rushes to talk to us. Don't you think there's something wrong with that?"
Feng Jinyao deliberately spoke seriously, letting Feng Er guess blindly.
"So, what you're saying is, it's very likely that someone behind him intentionally made him approach us?"
"Hard to say. But the Ministry of Personnel's evaluation of officials has already begun and it will continue until the end of April next year. I think it's best to avoid mingling with these families we don't usually interact with during this period. Otherwise, if they catch any handle, threatening Father and Big Brother's reputation, that wouldn't be good."
Feng Jinlin wasn't a fool either. If he passed the imperial examination next spring, he would also become an official entering the court, so naturally, he understood the importance of reputation.
So he nodded solemnly, "It's still sister's thorough consideration."
Seeing him taking it seriously, Feng Jinyao didn't dwell too much on this matter and changed the subject.
"Why did you come over here? Aren't you supposed to greet the guests in the front?"
"Humph, let me tell you, your good sister should pay more attention. That young master from the Liang family is not a suitable match. I saw him sneakily heading towards the side road just now. I followed him quietly and saw that he met with a maid from Miss Wei's side. It seems he even handed something over. I can tell you, if he's not colluding with that maid, then he's colluding with the master behind her. Either way, he's not a good person."
As he spoke, disdain was evident in his eyes. He really looked down on such people from the bottom of his heart.
Inept in both literary and martial arts, always thinking of relying on women to climb the social ladder, just like his father's behavior.
Speaking of this Mr. Liang, he was just a kid from a poor family back then. If it weren't for getting involved in a huge marriage with the Changyi Marquis, how could he have climbed so fast?
Unfortunately, the Marquis of Changyi fell into decline a few years ago because he offended the Emperor.
Mr. Liang, who used to visit his father-in-law's house every few days, has now cut off all ties. He really shows the true face of a schemer.
"I heard that the marriage alliance with the Xu family was arranged by the deceased Mrs. Liang and the Xu family, but it's a pity. If she knew that her two children were raised into such appearances by her husband, would she be furious enough to jump out of the ground?"
"Second Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Aren't you afraid of offending the gods!"
Since her rebirth, she has been very taboo about matters concerning the gods, afraid that his words would disturb something, which wouldn't be good.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. You remind yourselves, I'll go to the front yard to find Su Cheng and the others first. That kid keeps clamoring to drink every day, so today I'll make him go back crawling!"
With that, he turned and left.
When he reached the moon gate, he happened to meet Yunxu who had just returned after seeing someone off. He left a sentence, "Take care of the Miss." and strode away.
Yunxu was somewhat puzzled. Wasn't Miss standing well in the corridor? Looking at the bare branches in front of her, Feng Jinyao began to contemplate.
Feng Jinlin's reminder made her think. Trying hard to recall her past life, what was the reason for the breakup between Liang and Xu?
This was also a big event at the time but the news that came out was true or false, making it difficult to distinguish.
Could it be...
The Liang family wanted to climb up to the Wei family, so they found a way to break off the engagement with the Xu family?
Highly possible!
Looking at Liang's attitude towards Wei Lanxuan and Xu Mingyue just now, one was just a friend and the other was a future sister-in-law. Her attitude was evident and her thoughts were clear.
A barely noticeable smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Since that's the case, she'll just go with the flow and give this Mr. Liang a promising future.
"Miss, your hand warmer seems to have cooled down. I brought a new one, it's warm."
With that, Yunxu handed over the hand warmer she had been holding. Taking it from Feng Jinyao's hand, she indeed felt much cooler.
Feeling the warmth again spreading from her fingertips, Feng Jinyao's previously suppressed mood finally dissipated.
"Where's Cousin?"
"The County Princess is in the backyard. Today, the Madam was in a good mood and drank a bit more. She's a bit tipsy now, and the Madam and the others are accompanying her."
"Well, let's go over there."
"Yes."
The master and servant followed and circled back to the Shou'an Courtyard.
Unexpectedly, just a few steps after walking, they ran into Eldest Brother Feng Jinxu and Fourth Uncle Bai Chaohai, with Second Brother Feng Er following behind with a disheveled appearance.
Slightly stunned, wasn't Second Brother supposed to go to the front yard? How come they are here?
Feng Jinyao glanced at him sideways, only to see him sticking out his tongue at her slightly, looking like he was caught red-handed.
Serves him right, for not listening to advice, now he's caught by Eldest Brother.
Good little sister, please help or else Eldest Brother will surely make me copy hundreds of books as punishment!
The two exchanged glances, while Bai Chaohai enjoyed the show on the side. Being in the academy for so long, he hadn't seen such an exciting scene in a while.
Feng Jinyao cast a pleading glance at him, but unfortunately, Fourth Uncle's eyes were full of mischief.
At this moment, the folding fan that never left his hand was fluttering up and down, even in such cold weather, he wasn't afraid of getting cold?
"Eldest Brother? Why did you come over?"
"Humph, if I had come a few steps later, I'm afraid this brat would have emptied all the hidden wine in Grandfather's house. What's even more hateful is that he hasn't been to the academy for four or five months. If I hadn't run into Fourth Uncle today, I'm afraid Father and I would still be kept in the dark."
Feng Jinyao glared fiercely at Feng Er, wasn't it just two months of absence?
It seems he really needs to be taught a lesson and learn a good lesson.
So she gave up the idea of helping and added fuel to the fire by saying to Feng Jinxu, "A few days ago, Second Brother went to Mingchi Mountain with his friends to hunt foxes. You don't need to think too much about it. I'm afraid it's not just him skipping school this time."
Wow, with just one sentence, she implicated all his friends around him.
Feng Er now understood what it meant when they said, 'It's difficult to raise women and small-minded people.'
Feng Jinxu sneered and glanced at Feng Er, only to see tears in his eyes and pouting, as if he would look even more pitiful if he had a cane on his back right now.
"From now on, cut off all your bad friends. If you don't pass the imperial examination this spring, I'll skin you alive!"
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