Chapter 26: Being Spat Upon
Inside the study of Wang Fu, there was a deathly silence. Only on the desk, an incense burner emitted a faint wisp of blue smoke. The four people standing beside it didn't dare to breathe loudly because Nan Gong Yu's gaze at this moment was cold enough to kill.
This morning, Chu Yihua, the second son of the Chu family, has already spread rumors throughout the city, and with Nan Gongyu's keen sense of news, how could he not know?
"Master, Chu Yihua's actions this time have made it clear that he wants to oppose you. Now, rumors are spreading throughout the city, having a very bad influence on the future queen...", The young man with a gentle face and weak scholar appearance, but his lightness skill is probably even higher than Shui Lianyue's attainment. He glanced at Nan Gongyu and said, then quickly lowered his head.
Nan Gong Yu still didn't make a sound, his face gloomy, no one could guess what he was thinking.
Misty clouds floated in front of her, a peach blossom fan grasped in her hand, gently fanning herself. Her face was enchanting, with a crimson mole at the center of her eyebrows, as if adding fragrance to her red sleeves, captivating people's hearts. The corners of her lips always seemed to hold a hint of allure, and every gesture she made was elegant and charming. She wore a traditional Chinese dress with a high waistline, revealing half of her shoulders, making it seem as though she might be the leading courtesan of some brothel.
Little did they know, she was a deadly poisonous snake-like beauty, skilled in the use of poison, well-versed in medicine, and an expert in hidden weapons. She was known in the Jianghu as the Poisonous Maiden.
She glanced at Nan Gong Yu, her voice extremely soft, yet very cautious: "Even if the master doesn't like Miss Shi of the Water family, this matter should still be responded to, after all, it involves the master's face and the prestige of the Yu Wang Fu".
Nan Gong Yu heard Mo's words and looked at her, his eyes even colder. "Does this king still need you to teach him?"
Mo Yun's eyes widened slightly, a hint of loss flashing across his face. Ye Qing coughed twice to cover up Mo's embarrassment and stepped forward, saying: "Master, we shouldn't delay, or else the rumors will spread even more."
Nan Gong Yu withdrew his gaze from Mo and said after a pause: "Qing Hui, go to the Water Palace and pay your respects on my behalf."
"Yes, master," after receiving the order, he turned and walked out of the somewhat dark study.
The other three people looked at each other and fell silent again, and the study room returned to its former stillness.
It's said that at the Water Mansion, Chu Yihua had just left, and Qing brought several attendants to arrive. When Shui Yunheng saw that they were from the Wei Wangfu, his expression slightly improved, and he hurriedly welcomed them in to serve tea.
At this time, Shui Lianyue had already returned to Lanxiang Pavilion with the red tassel. The fourth madam saw that Shui Lianyue was back and put down her embroidery to ask questions.
"How was it? Did your dad say anything?"
Shui Lianyue looked at the Fourth Mistress's worried face and smiled faintly, comforting her: "Don't worry, that person from the Chu family has left with the betrothal gifts, so our daughter will be back too."
The fourth madam looked at Shui Lian Yue with a puzzled expression, still somewhat worried in her heart, "That... the side of the first madam..."?
"What can she say? Doesn't Mother know what's on her mind?" Shui Lianyue sat down in a chair as soon as she entered the room, having been busy all night and going to the front yard early in the morning, this trip really made her feel tired.
Fourth Lady also noticed that Shui Lian Yue was a bit tired, so she let Qiao Cui make several bowls of noodles and bring them over. After the four people finished eating, Shui Lian Yue and Hong Ying went to rest in the house.
They just didn't know that the rumors outside had already spread far and wide, until 12:10, it became a topic of conversation for people after lunch.
Rumor has it that the fourth young lady of the Shi family and the second young master of the Chu family have had a private relationship, and even have been intimate.
Rumor has it that the fourth young lady of the Shui family, Shui Xing Yang Hua, is flirtatious and promiscuous by nature, and before she even got married, she was already wandering between two men.
Rumor has it that the fourth young lady of the Water family used to be a courtesan in a brothel in another county. She was originally timid by nature, but after disappearing for three years and suddenly returning, she had learned some cunning and seductive magic.
This rumor made Nan Gongyu a sympathetic weakling, while Chu Yihua's reputation soared, and he became the object of admiration for many women, becoming a figure who dared to love and hate.
Only Shui Lian Yue, from the initial timidness like a mouse, to now being as bold as a hibiscus flower, along with her past experience of being sold to a brothel, was also spread out, and for a time, she suffered the scorn of the common people.
PS: I'm so sorry for the pause in updates over the past few days due to some personal matters.
Tutu said sorry to Wen's family.
It's starting now, and updates will be resumed.
