Chapter 79: Abandonment - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 79: Abandonment

Wen Jingsong stroked the beard on his chin, seriously considering the suggestion.

Prince Yu was the current emperor’s uncle, a few years younger than Prince Kang, but still in his early sixties.

It was well-known that he had a penchant for beauty and kept several Yangzhou slender horses in his residence. Seeing that Wen Yuwei had offended the Wei family, it was impossible for her to have a good outcome. It was better to go with the flow and do the Wei family a favor.

“This isn’t a bad idea, but I’m afraid Xinglu won’t be happy with it. Yuwei is still his biological sister.”

Wen Xinglu was exceptionally talented, and once he entered the officialdom, his path to success would be smooth. However, if this created a rift between them, it might be difficult to mend in the future.

Having a blood relative in the court was always better than having an enemy.

Seeing his father’s hesitation, Wen Mengsheng decisively spoke up. To him, Yuwei was just a cousin, and for the sake of his future, he would even abandon his wife, children, and parents.

“Father, don’t worry. Brother’s path to success is right in front of him. How could he give up the power and status he could easily obtain just for a sister? If the Wei family accepts this favor, it will benefit him too, won’t it?”

“My son’s words are reasonable. Then you go and talk to him. Find someone to treat Yuwei’s face injury without leaving any scars. I will find an opportunity to discuss this with the Duke.”

“Yes, Father, don’t worry!”

Wen Xinglu stood under the study’s veranda. He had intended to knock and plead for his sister to get a doctor to treat her face, but unexpectedly overheard the conversation between his father and brother.

Clenching his fists tightly, he suppressed his anger and quietly turned away.

It seemed he couldn’t wait until the spring imperial exams. If he wanted to save his sister, he had to find a backer for himself first.

With this thought, he quickened his pace as he left.

The turmoil at Fahua Temple finally subsided after Xia Lu was beaten to death and Wen Yuwei was imprisoned in the backyard.

The Liang family was focused on the wedding of Liang Gongzi and Wei Lanxuan after the New Year, even keeping the New Year celebrations simple.

However, after that incident, Master Liang confined Liang Luo to the house for the New Year.

Not just because she had offended the Wen family, but also because she had made enemies with the Xu, Feng, and Bai families, who were all furious with her.

At this critical moment, there couldn’t be any more mistakes. Therefore, many maids were assigned around Liang Luo’s courtyard with strict orders that she couldn’t freely move to the front hall without Master Liang’s permission, only within her courtyard and the back garden.

In this sense, her situation wasn’t much better than Wen Yuwei’s.

Liang Luo threw a few tantrums, but it was Wei Lanxuan who came to comfort her and got her to behave.

Liang Gongzi had been troubled by her tantrums, and only felt slightly better when he saw Wei Lanxuan.

“How have you been these days? The Duke hasn’t given you a hard time, has he?”

Hearing Liang Gongzi mention her grandfather, Wei Lanxuan’s eyes briefly showed sadness. “No, after all, I am his legitimate granddaughter. But I see he and my aunt have been very busy lately, probably arranging a new consort for my cousin.”

Liang Gongzi knew she wasn’t sad for the Ninth Prince, but for not being the most important person in her family anymore. Feeling sympathetic, he held her in his arms and comforted her.

“Don’t worry, Lan’er. Grandfather told me that after our marriage, he would find me an official position in the court. I will work hard to earn a title for you so that you won’t be disappointed in my love!”

Wei Lanxuan felt much better after hearing this.

“Yes, I believe in you. But before our marriage, we shouldn’t meet again. I came here secretly while Grandfather was out, but we must observe the proprieties and not meet in private anymore.”

Liang Gongzi nodded. Since their wedding was only two months away, they had plenty of time to be together afterwards. “Then you should go back quickly to avoid angering the Duke.”

Wei Lanxuan forced a smile and reluctantly left the Liang residence.

On the way back to her mansion, she happened to encounter Feng Jinyao and Bai Siruo, who were on their way to visit Xu Mingyue.

Due to the recent conflict, there was some resentment between the two sides. When they saw each other, they pretended not to, and each carriage continued on its way.

As she lowered the curtain, Bai Siruo sneered, “Visiting the Liang family every day. I never realized how close they were.”

“When there’s mutual affection, it’s natural to be inseparable.”

“Disgusting. But how did you know it was Wen Yuwei who spread the rumors?”

Bai Siruo had been anxious at home for a few days. After hearing about Liang Luo causing a scene at the Wen residence, she realized that they must have known Wen Yuwei was behind it, leading to this dog-eat-dog drama, which was quite satisfying!

“You weren’t there. Wei Lanxuan wouldn’t speak carelessly to protect her reputation. If it wasn’t me or Sister Xu, do you think Liang Luo would hit herself?”

Feng Jinyao calmly explained, and Bai Siruo finally understood.

“Wen Yuwei is really stupid. Wasn’t she afraid of causing trouble for herself?”

Feng Jinyao smirked. She knew her former sister-in-law well, which was why she and Xu Mingyue set up this drama through Xia Lu.

Otherwise, how could the Liang family have caught the rumor-monger so quickly and turned against the Wen family?

Good deeds are rewarded, and evil deeds are punished. It’s not that there’s no retribution, just that the time hasn’t come.

Now that the time had come, Wen Yuwei would experience what it’s like to have no one to turn to.

The carriage soon arrived at the Xu residence, where the Xu family’s maid had been waiting at the gate to escort them inside.

In Xu Mingyue’s room, freshly brewed tea was perfect for warming hands.

“I was worried for you for a few days, only to find you practicing calligraphy here.” Bai Siruo saw Xu Mingyue copying books as she entered, with many ancient books on the table, some damaged and some yellowed, showing signs of age.

“Sister Xu’s calmness in times of trouble is why she can come up with solutions. Cousin, you should learn from her.” Feng Jinyao advised. Over time, she had grown to admire Xu Mingyue, the granddaughter of Minister Xu, a true talent among women.

“Alright, alright, I can’t argue with you two. But this incident was satisfying. I heard Liang Luo beat Wen Yuwei so badly she’s disfigured. Is it true?”

Bai Siruo looked thrilled. If she had a ladder, she would sneak into the high-walled mansion to see the commotion.

Xu Mingyue chuckled. She wondered where Bai Siruo got her fiery personality!

Then she secretly envied her. If given a choice, living a carefree life with someone to rely on would be much better, wouldn’t it?

Among the three of them, Bai Siruo lived the most comfortably.

Feng Jinyao noticed her thoughts and changed the subject to prevent her from feeling sad.

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