Chapter 163: Please Conduct Yourself, Second Master
“What joke? I haven’t even said it yet. What the Yu Family did this time was truly disgraceful. Breaking off the engagement for no reason at all, leaving Miss Zhong completely unprepared. If I hadn’t come to propose marriage, she definitely would have become a laughingstock in Lingnan.”
“So Miss Zhong should be grateful to you?” Wei Chang’s forehead veins throbbed. It was clearly taking advantage of someone’s misfortune, yet he spoke so righteously. He felt embarrassed for him.
Wei Qing’s face flushed red. “You can’t put it that way. I’ve always been fond of Miss Zhong. Now that I have the opportunity, I naturally want to seize it early. Since the Yu Family doesn’t know how to cherish such a fine woman, doesn’t that mean my chance has come?”
Seeing his delighted expression, Wei Chang was furious and stormed off in anger.
Watching Wei Chang leave inexplicably, Wei Qing didn’t take it to heart.
“Second Master, where are we going?” After stepping out, the guard’s voice came.
“To the Zhong Family.”
The guard said, “What identity is Second Master using to go?”
Wei Chang choked, “…”
Indeed, before, going to the Zhong Family would have been fine, but now that he had already broken off the engagement with the Zhong Family, going now would indeed be somewhat inappropriate.
Moreover, should he go using his identity as a member of the Yu Family, or using the Crown Prince’s identity?
Feeling irritated inside, he wandered aimlessly on the street in silence.
But after walking for who knows how long, he somehow ended up at the Zhong Family’s gate.
He stood there for a long time.
Suddenly, Wei Qing, whom he had seen not long ago, appeared at the Zhong Family’s gate.
Soon, the Zhong Family’s main gate opened, and Jiang Ruanxi walked out from inside.
She had changed into a light pink glutinous skirt, looking bright and shy, clearly having dressed up carefully.
For some reason, Wei Chang suddenly felt unhappy.
They had been together for so long, yet she had never dressed up so carefully for him.
By the time he came back to his senses, Wei Qing had already gotten out of the carriage and was smilingly walking toward the carriage with Jiang Ruanxi, heading who knows where.
Wei Chang’s entire body emanated a chilling coldness. The guard cautiously asked, “Second Master, are we still going in?”
Wei Chang glared at him. “Can’t you see they’ve already left? If you don’t mind the embarrassment, I do.”
The guard didn’t dare utter a word.
He was a bit puzzled. Wei Chang didn’t like Jiang Ruanxi, so why was he unhappy seeing her with another man now?
But Wei Chang had no idea what the guard was thinking. His mind was filled with the scene of them together just now, his heart feeling as uncomfortable as if it were being wrung.
He clearly knew he wouldn’t live long and couldn’t give her anything, yet in his heart he hoped she would have a good future. But seeing her with another man, he just couldn’t feel happy.
He couldn’t figure it out no matter what.
After a long while, he reached a conclusion.
Wei Qing was not the right man for her.
People from the Royal Family only had benefits in their eyes, no emotions.
Jiang Ruanxi wouldn’t be happy with him.
After figuring it out, he kept standing at the Zhong Family’s gate waiting, planning to tell her to stay away from Wei Qing when she returned.
The sun had set in the west, but Jiang Ruanxi still hadn’t returned. He grew increasingly anxious.
After waiting who knows how long, the carriage finally returned leisurely.
After Wei Qing’s carriage left, Wei Chang walked up. “Miss Jiang.”
Jiang Ruanxi looked toward the voice and glimpsed a familiar figure not far away. After seeing it was Wei Chang, she was stunned for a few seconds.
But the tall man not far away, wearing a silver mask, exuded an aura of “strangers keep away” hostility.
To be honest, if Madam Yu hadn’t told her personally, it would have been hard for her to connect the gentle and refined Crown Prince she knew in the Capital with the current Second Master Yu.
Jiang Ruanxi said indifferently, “Second Master, what business do you have so late?”
Thinking of how she had smiled so radiantly with Wei Qing, but was cold and indifferent to him, his heart felt as painful as if pricked by needles.
“Miss Jiang, there’s no need for you to be so distant with me.”
Wei Chang stepped forward, standing in front of her as he used to.
Jiang Ruanxi took a step back and said indifferently, “Second Master, we’ve already broken off our engagement. I have a fiancé now, so please conduct yourself properly.”
These few short words were like a knife stabbing into Wei Chang’s wound.
“I have something to say to you. Come with me.”
Though Wei Chang was sad and angry, he still considered Jiang Ruanxi’s reputation.
It was already dark now, and for an unmarried man and woman to be alone together, if seen by others, she would face strange looks.
“Whatever Second Master has to say, say it here.” Jiang Ruanxi stood there, showing no intention of leaving.
“It’s inconvenient to talk here. There’s an inn ahead; let’s go there to talk.”
Wei Chang coldly tossed down these words and headed to the inn.
Jiang Ruanxi hesitated for a moment, then turned and followed.
Inside the inn.
After Jiang Ruanxi entered, Wei Chang unceremoniously said, “Wei Qing is not the right match for you. You should break off this engagement early.”
Jiang Ruanxi hadn’t expected him to say that. After a slight daze, she felt a bit angry inside.
“Second Master, we’ve already broken off our engagement. Aren’t you meddling too much in my affairs?”
“I know what you’re thinking, but Wei Qing is from the Royal Family and it’s very complicated. You’re not suited for it. Plus, he’s a profligate son. His interest in you is just a momentary novelty, not sincere.”
Jiang Ruanxi found it amusing. “But Second Master, people can change. I believe Wei Qing is sincere toward me and will change for me.”
Wei Chang choked, and Jiang Ruanxi continued, “Moreover, Second Master knows very well in his heart that although Jiang Linlei was arrested, the Jiang Family will surely come looking here in Lingnan. Eventually, they will learn of my identity. No matter how bad Wei Qing is, he’s still from the Royal Family. Him marrying me gives me a protective talisman. The Jiang Family will have some scruples. So, no matter what, Wei Qing is my best choice.”
This reasonable speech made Wei Chang’s chest ache.
“Is that really what you think? Are you truly willing to marry Wei Qing?”
At first, he thought it was because of Wei Qing’s status that the Zhong Family couldn’t refuse, so he figured if Jiang Ruanxi was unwilling, he could find a way to resolve this engagement.
But now, he hadn’t expected her to be sincere.
Wei Chang suddenly felt his chest hurt so much he could barely breathe.
“Yes, I am indeed willing. As for the issues Second Master mentioned, I don’t see them as problems for me. The Heir is willing to overlook my past and my identity; I’m already full of gratitude. I wholeheartedly agree to this marriage.”
Seeing his face growing colder, Jiang Ruanxi ignored it, stood up and said, “Second Master, it’s getting late. I’ve been out for a while; I should go back.”
With that, Jiang Ruanxi went out the door.
Jiang Ruanxi wasn’t lying; that was truly what she thought.
Originally, Wei Chang had done her a favor, and after spending time together, she had developed some fondness for him.
