Chapter 164: Do As They Wish
Originally, she thought their fates were interconnected, planning to marry him to reverse each other’s fates, and with Wei Chang’s identity, she could contend against the Jiang Family, but unexpectedly, Wei Chang did not seem to think that way.
Since that’s the case, now she needed to find a big tree, and Wei Qing was also not bad.
At least even if the Jiang Family knew she was not dead and that she had become the Heir Apparent’s Wife of Prince Yong’s Manor, they would have to think twice before making a move.
After marriage, even if Wei Qing went indulging in wine and women, she would not care, as she only wanted this identity anyway.
Wei Chang did not know Jiang Ruanxi’s thoughts in her heart, only thinking she had fallen for Wei Qing, and in anger, he smashed the desk hard, sweeping the things on the desk directly onto the ground.
Jiang Ruanxi and Hong Ye, who were walking out, heard the sound; Jiang Ruanxi stopped her steps, but soon walked out the door.
After going out, Hong Ye could not help but say, “Miss, I see that the Second Master seems to have feelings for you; why not consider it again.”
During this time, the Second Master had always been by Jiang Ruanxi’s side, and Hong Ye had seen it all in her eyes, so she could not help but want to persuade her.
“So what if he does?” Jiang Ruanxi lowered her gaze, “He has too many concerns.”
Looking at the evening glow gradually rising in the sky, Jiang Ruanxi sighed, “Let’s go back; some things cannot be forced.”
Her great vengeance was not yet avenged, her fate not yet reversed; this was not the time for her to be entangled in romantic affairs here.
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After being so angry that he did not sleep all night, early in the morning, after Wei Chang had just finished washing up, the guard placed a red invitation in front of him.
“Second Master, this is the invitation that Prince Yong’s Manor sent to our manor early this morning; Madam asked me to pass it to you.”
The hand that was rinsing his mouth paused, “What does it say inside?”
“It says the Heir Apparent is getting married the day after tomorrow, inviting the Yu Family to attend.”
“Clatter.”
The cup fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
“What did you say?”
The guard was frightened by his gaze but still repeated it once more.
Wei Chang’s whole body emitted a cold aura; he took the invitation and glanced at it, his face turning black with anger.
“He just got engaged two days ago, and the day after tomorrow he’s taking her as his wife; isn’t Wei Qing too hasty?”
For the Royal Family to marry a wife, without several months of preparation, how could it be so fast?
“The Heir Apparent said, to avoid prolonged delays breeding trouble, everything should be simplified.”
Wei Chang’s face was indescribably ugly, “Go tell the Heir Apparent that I will certainly attend on time the day after tomorrow.”
He, Wei Qing, was not proactive in doing other things in his life, but when it came to marrying a wife, he ran pretty fast.
Wanting to take Jiang Ruanxi through the door under her nose—fat chance.
The more Wei Chang thought about this matter, the angrier he got, and he directly went to Madam Yu’s room.
Madam Yu had just received the news from Prince Yong’s Manor and was still surprised at their speed in her heart when her own son came in with a cold face.
Upon entering, he directly ordered, “Prepare the manor; the day after tomorrow, I want to fetch the bride.”
By the time Madam Yu came back to her senses, Wei Chang had already disappeared from the room.
The Nameless Daoist was overjoyed, “Second Master, have you finally come to your senses?”
Madam Yu was also very happy in her heart, “Whether he has come to his senses or not, we just need to do as he says.”
As long as he spoke up, it meant he still had the will to live on, and her many years of effort had not been in vain.
With one order from the Yu Family, the entire manor, up and down, began to bustle about.
When Jiang Ruanxi learned of the wedding date, she was also startled.
“I did not expect the Wei Family to set the wedding date so early; if you feel it’s too soon, I can discuss it again with the Wei Family?” Zhong Ding said.
Zhong Ding was quite satisfied with this marriage.
Although Jiang Ruanxi was not his daughter, as long as others knew she was his daughter, it would bring him benefits, not to mention that she was now marrying into Prince Yong’s Manor.
Therefore, now he took Jiang Ruanxi as his top priority in all matters.
“No need, just do as they say.”
No matter what now, she was finding a big tree that could block the Jiang Family.
Marrying sooner meant being prepared sooner, with one more layer of defense earlier.
Although the days were rushed, the proprieties for the wedding were not lacking, and Jiang Ruanxi, as the bride, was also very busy, to the point that the night before her wedding, she was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she lay down.
To be honest, this was not her first marriage, nor was she some naive young girl fresh out of the pavilion; she had long since held no expectations for love or marriage.
On the other side, that evening, Wei Chang invited Wei Qing for a drink.
Wei Qing was not willing, “Your Highness, tomorrow is my wedding day; I won’t drink tonight.”
“What, afraid that drinking will delay things?”
Wei Qing touched his nose, “Mm, before I was a bit of a scoundrel and delayed many things, but this time it concerns my lifelong matter, how could I delay it.”
Looking at his spineless grinning appearance, Wei Chang felt a bit stuffy in his heart.
“You’re so happy; have you thought about whether Miss Zhong is happy?”
As he spoke, Wei Chang had already poured himself a cup of wine.
Wei Qing was stunned and sat down, “Miss Zhong agreeing probably means she’s satisfied too.”
“Probably? So even you’re not sure?”
“What’s there to it? I like Miss Zhong; as long as she enters my family’s door tomorrow, I’ll treat her well. People’s hearts are made of flesh; I believe sincerity for sincerity, and given time, even if Miss Zhong is a stone, I can warm her up.”
Looking at his appearance full of anticipation for the future, Wei Chang indeed felt a bit unable to bear it in his heart.
But thinking of Jiang Ruanxi about to marry someone else, his heart felt unbearably uncomfortable.
“Heir Apparent, do you know the purpose of my trip south?” Wei Chang did not talk about other things with him and directly changed the subject to the main matter.
“I know.”
“The disaster situation in Lingnan is serious now, yet Prince Yong disregards the suffering of the people in his fief and is still here holding a grand wedding for his son; tell me, if His Majesty knew about this, what would the consequences be?”
Wei Qing frowned, “Even if there’s a disaster situation, you can’t stop someone from holding a wedding, right?”
“Holding a wedding is fine, but delaying the disaster situation because of the wedding—who will take responsibility for this?” Wei Chang’s voice had turned a few degrees colder, “Will the Heir Apparent take responsibility yourself, or will all of Prince Yong’s Manor take responsibility?”
No matter how it was handled, it was not something Wei Qing could bear alone.
He had always lived under Prince Yong’s protection; how could he have thought of these things.
Hearing Wei Chang say this, he was immediately scared pale.
“Then what now? I’m getting married tomorrow; how about I don’t hold the wedding banquet, and a low-key marriage should be fine, right?” Wei Qing said hesitantly.
Wei Chang had a face full of seriousness, “Heir Apparent, don’t blame me for not reminding you; if His Majesty suspects someone, do you think you can escape. Prince Yong’s Manor’s future prospects all hang on your one thought; are you really going to disregard Prince Yong’s Manor’s family and lives to gamble on your marriage?”
