Chapter 195

Wei Yuewu had been thinking about the writing brush. Why did a writing brush that seemed to have not the slightest trace of significance have to be sent into her hands?

Could it be that because this was a man’s writing brush, so it was sent to her to frame her?

However, she was going to Prince Nan’an Mansion tomorrow, so it was impossible for her to bring this writing brush with her. Even if they wanted to frame her, it was impossible for anyone to send people from Prince Nan’an Mansion to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang to investigate.

Moreover, a small writing brush could be hidden anywhere.

Wei Yuewu propped herself up on one elbow and listened to Wei Qiufu and the others chatting. Her long eyelashes flashed twice, and her watery eyes stared blankly at a certain point in the air. She didn’t notice that Han Ming was looking at her all the time.

The curtains were raised and two maids walked in with some exquisite fruits in their hands. Although it was winter and it was basically impossible to buy fresh fruits, it wasn’t a big problem for these aristocratic families to preserve some fruits.

After placing a plate of fruits on each table, the two maids retreated silently.

The entire process was exceptionally quiet, but Wei Yuewu’s attention was involuntarily attracted by them. Her gaze moved along with their steps and finally settled on the plate of fruits beside her.

She subconsciously stretched out two tender fingers and placed them on the top of an apple.

“Miss, do you want an apple?” Huamo asked in a low voice.

The fingers on the apple paused and Wei Yuewu also regained her senses. In fact, she did not want to eat apples. She had subconsciously put her hands on the apple because she usually liked eating apples, although she did not have any appetite at this time!

If people couldn’t resist temptation, how about dogs?

“Miss…” Seeing her pondering, Huamo asked in a low voice.

“No need, not now.” Wei Yuewu glared at the apple in front of her and shook her head slightly. She felt suddenly enlightened in her heart as she slowly retracted her hand from the apple.

Wei Qiufu’s gaze also shifted from Han Ming to Wei Qiufu and after seeing Wei Yuewu’s movements, she smiled and asked softly. “Sixth Younger Sister, do you want an apple?”

Her question immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

“No, I just feel that Grandmother’s apples here look particularly good in color, so I specially took a look at them.” Wei Yuewu smiled and replied.

“Aren’t Grandmother’s apples here the same as yours? Could it be that Grandmother kept fine apples for herself?” Wei Yuejiao glanced sideways at Wei Yuewu and said mockingly.

“Perhaps the fengshui here in Grandmother’s place is good, even the color of the apples is exceptionally bright. I do think that the apples here are really different from mine!” Wei Yuewu did not seem to recognize the mockery in Wei Yuejiao’s words and she quietly complimented the Madam Dowager.

The Madam Dowager laughed. “My girl, how could there be a difference between your apples and Grandmother’s? But if you like them, you can take the plate of apples on the table away with you later!”

Wei Yuewu seized the chance to please the Madam Dowager. She stood up and bowed deeply, “Thank you, Grandmother.” Her actions caused the Madam Dowager’s mood to become even better, and she couldn’t stop laughing.

Wei Qiufu’s gaze silently slid past Wei Yuewu’s charming face. A moment ago, she saw Wei Yuewu was in a daze. That was why she deliberately asked her if she wanted an apple. She didn’t expect that Wei Yuewu’s reaction would be so quick under such circumstances, and her response even made the Madam Dowager so happy.

“Grandmother, I also want those apples!” Wei Yuejiao had always been reluctant to let Wei Yuewu enjoy anything that she didn’t have. When she saw that her mockery had no effect on Wei Yuewu, and Wei Yuewu even succeeded in pleasing the Madam Dowager, she immediately became unhappy.

However, she didn’t choose the right time, and Wei Yuewu and the Madam Dowager had just joked with each other. On such an occasion, her words immediately reminded people of the discord between the sisters of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, which the Madam Dowager was unwilling to see. The Madam Dowager was extremely unhappy and she immediately had a long face.

Wei Yuewu hadn’t returned to her chair yet. She looked awkwardly at the Madam Dowager and then at Wei Yuejiao. After taking into account the overall situation, she said, “Third Elder Sister, take them if you want!”

“Hmph, I don’t want anything you don’t like.” These words almost rushed out of her mouth. After Wei Yuejiao finished speaking, she realized that she had made a mistake. However, it was impossible for her to take back what she had said.

The Madam Dowager glared at Wei Yuejiao and said angrily, “Yuejiao, since you don’t like my stuff, then don’t say anything else. I’ll keep them for myself!”

These words sounded extremely harsh, especially when they were uttered in front of an outsider. Wei Yuejiao’s face immediately blushed and she could not raise her head due to embarrassment. She could do nothing but look at the Madam Dowager with tears in her eyes and explained, “Grandmother… I… I didn’t mean that, I meant…”

As she spoke, she looked at Wei Yuewu with hatred. Anyone could tell that she hated Wei Yuewu very much. In the eyes of everyone, Wei Yuewu was completely an innocent victim of her anger.

“Stop talking. Just sit and listen. We rarely had your Eldest Brother back in the mansion.” The Madam Dowager glanced at Wei Yuewu and said coldly. This was the first time she doubted her own decision. Was Concubine Dong really worthy of the title of Marquise Hua Yang? Look at this girl who was educated by her! She was really a shame.

With the presence of Prefectural Prince Huai here, even if she was truly at odds with Wei Yuewu, she must behave herself at this moment.

Wei Yuejiao didn’t dare to speak anymore. She gripped her handkerchief and her face was bright red. She didn’t know if she was angry or ashamed. Although she was filled with extreme hatred, she didn’t dare to raise her head to stare at Wei Yuewu anymore.

After all, she was not Wei Yan, so she knew that it was best not to speak at this time!

Wei Qiufu had been observing Wei Yuewu quietly ever since Wei Yuewu said her first word. Although she was speaking to Wei Yuejiao with a calm expression, there was a hint of mockery in the corner of her eyes. Wei Qiufu thought about Wei Yuewu’s action and Wei Yuejiao’s response as a whole, and she couldn’t help but be secretly wary. Wei Yuewu had probably anticipated this scene long before!

Wei Ziyang tried to help Wei Yuejiao out of embarrassment. “Grandmother, let me tell you more about the customs over there at the border. During the Spring Festival every year, some of the old ladies over there will…”

He and Wei Yuejiao had been living on the border, so their relationship was naturally more intimate.

With his interruption, everyone retracted their gaze from Wei Yuejiao. They continued to chat and tell jokes. The Madam Dowager put on a smiling face again, and the atmosphere in the room became merry again.

Because it was the inner courtyard of the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang, Han Ming couldn’t stay for too long. After sitting for a while, he stood up and took his leave. Wei Qiufu and other sisters also wanted to return. Thus, Wei Ziyang took the lead and asked the Madam Dowager for leave. The group of them left the Madam Dowager’s Tranquility Courtyard together and returned to their own courtyard.

Wei Ziyang accompanied Han Ming and the two of them went to Wei Ziyang’s residence to talk.

At the intersection on Wei Yuewu’s way back to her courtyard, two maids sent by Nurse Mei were waiting with lanterns in their hands. Seeing Wei Yuewu return, the two maids greeted her and led the way in a well-behaved manner.

After getting back to Lotus Courtyard, Shufei hurriedly helped Wei Yuewu take off her cloak. Jin Ling had already soaked a handkerchief in hot water and gave it to Wei Yuewu to wipe her face.

It was a winter night, and it was very cold all the way back to her courtyard.

“Did the puppy knock over anything?” Wei Yuewu took the handkerchief and asked after wiping her face.

“Miss, how did you know that the puppy knocked over the writing brush container again?” Shufei’s face was filled with surprise. She didn’t know what was wrong with this puppy. Although she didn’t let allow it to enter Miss’ room, the puppy insisted. After getting in the room, it ran directly to Miss’ writing desk.

Wei Yuewu smiled and didn’t answer her question. Instead, she asked, “How many times did it knock over the writing brush container?”

“Miss, I don’t know what’s wrong with this puppy. It especially likes to play around with the writing brush container. After you left only for a while, it knocked the writing brush container over three or four times. Fortunately, there wasn’t anything in the writing brush container. I have already put away the books that you read.” Shufei replied with a smile.

Sure enough, it was exactly the same as she had expected. Wei Yuewu’s eyes flashed with a hint of deep thought as she asked, “Where is the puppy now?”

“It is sound asleep now. When I saw that it was asleep, I carried it to the side room to rest.” Shufei replied. Although the puppy was cute, it was impossible to let it sleep in Wei Yuewu’s room. Fortunately, the bamboo basket that Prince Nan’an Mansion sent over could be used as a bed for the puppy. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

All she needed to do was just put it in the side room.

“I’ll go and check it out.” Wei Yuewu pondered for a moment before coming to a decision.

“Miss, are you going to see the puppy at this time?” Shufei asked in surprise. Previously, she didn’t see how much Miss liked this puppy. Why did she still want to take a look at it so late in the night?

“Yes!” Wei Yuewu nodded.

Seeing her so persistent, Shufei could only take her to the side room. When the door opened, a beautiful bamboo basket went into their eyes.

Shufei walked over and lifted the veil to reveal the beautiful and cute puppy lying there sound asleep.

Wei Yuewu stepped forward and carefully observed the puppy that was sound asleep. She reached out and touched its head. Sensing that someone was gently touching it, the puppy subconsciously rubbed against the hand and looked even lovelier. However, its long curly eyes were still closed and it was still asleep.

“Miss, what’s wrong?” Jin Ling followed and asked when she saw Wei Yuewu’s heavy expression.

There seemed to be nothing wrong with the puppy except that it was sleeping too soundly. Wei Yuewu’s eyebrows knitted slightly as she reached out to put her hand on the puppy’s eyelids and gently touched it.

“Miss, I’ll do it!” Sensing Wei Yuewu’s intentions, Jin Ling crouched down and stretched out her hand.

“Be careful!” Wei Yuewu instructed softly. She took a step back and made room for Jin Ling.

Jin Ling nodded. She reached out her hands and then gently rolled its eyelids…

Wei Qiuju came to Lotus Courtyard early in the morning holding a white curly puppy in her hands, which looked somewhat similar to Wei Yuewu’s but was less furry. Besides, its eyes were not as lovely either. Overall, Wei Qiuju’s puppy did not look as cute as Wei Yuewu’s.

However, the puppy at Wei Yuewu’s feet was not lively at all today. It didn’t seem to have woken up yet and was still sleeping with its eyes narrowed.

“Sixth Younger Sister, did you wear the safety talisman I gave you? You can put it in your purse. This way, you can keep it close to your body and ensure your safety.” Wei Qiuju teased the puppy in her hands and smiled casually. “Look at my puppy.”

As she said, she enthusiastically removed a purse from her waist and opened it on the table to reveal a safety talisman to Wei Yuewu. “Sixth Younger Sister, how do you like the method I said?”

Wei Yuewu received the safety talisman and had a look at it. Then, she said with a smile. “Fifth Elder Sister, your method is not bad!”

“Do you have a purse? If you don’t have one, I’ll give this to you.” Wei Qiuju suggested with a smile.

“Well… no need, I’ll use my own purse!” Wei Yuewu shook her head and said with a smile as she refused. Who wouldn’t have several additional purses? How could she use someone else’s purse?

However, since Wei Qiuju had said those words, it was difficult to refuse her kindness! If Wei Yuewu didn’t accept it, she would appear too impolite!

A trace of cold ridicule flashed across her eyes. Wei Qiuju was really afraid that she wouldn’t wear it, so she purposely made a trip here. Since that was the case, she naturally had to wear it…