klisemfg Chapter 249 A Simp's Fate is Also a Fate
Chapter 249 A Simp's Fate is Also a Fate
Everyone held their breath, staring at Wei Wenshu's slowly raised face.
Then——
That's it? ? ?
Minister Zhai glanced at Zhai Jiqing, his eyes full of disdain.
This good-for-nothing son.
He's good at academic research, but when it comes to choosing women... well, that's a long story.
It seems that in the future, we'll need his father to keep an eye on things.
Zhai Sangjie and Zhai Muling also looked at Zhai Jiqing, not knowing what to say for a moment.
To be honest, Wei Wenshu is not even a fraction as good as Rong'er.
How could he waste his entire life for a woman like that? And end up drowning his sorrows in alcohol and dying...
They don't understand, they really don't understand.
Zhai Jiqing rubbed his eyes, somewhat uncertainly, and looked at Wei Wenshu again.
No, did I go blind from reading too much in my past life?
How could someone get drunk and walk the streets because of a daughter like that?
He suspected he was being controlled.
Only Zhai Rongyu was truly admiring Wei Wenshu's beauty.
[I never imagined my second brother would like such a cool and aloof beauty.]
No wonder, after all, scholars love women who are hard to understand.
Although Wei Wenshu's appearance wasn't exceptionally beautiful, her overall demeanor was quite noble and proud, like a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains, exuding a sense of superior self-restraint and carrying a hint of scholarly air.
It perfectly blends the temperament of the Duke and Duchess of Wei.
No wonder she was raised by a wealthy family.
Judging from the tone of her voice when she spoke to her father just now, she was well-educated, reasonable, gentle, and poised. It seems her personality is not as aloof as her appearance suggests.
[Such a stark contrast, no wonder the second brother is so smitten.]
Zhai Sangjie: ...Little sister, are you analyzing this seriously?
This woman clearly seemed quite cunning. In his years of experience, he could tell she was no innocent victim and the kind of person he had to be wary of.
Unlike Xiruo and Rong'er, who are pure and kind.
Zhai Muling: Rong'er is still as good as ever at finding people's strengths...
Zhai Jiqing: ...Silence.
Silence is gold.
He was speechless with himself at that moment.
Seeing Zhai Jiqing staring intently at her, and even rubbing his eyes in shock, Wei Wenshu felt a surge of pride. She exchanged a glance with the Duke of Wei and then gracefully greeted Zhai Jiqing.
"Shu'er greets Second Young Master Zhai."
"I've heard that you have considerable insight into poetry and literature, young master. I wonder if you, my sir, would have the honor of learning from you, young master Zhai?"
She shed her arrogance and softened her posture.
Zhai Rongyu looked at Zhai Jiqing with some nervousness.
【Here it comes…】
She has arrived, bringing with her poetry...
[After listening to her insights on poetry and literature, and composing two poems in response, my second brother considered Wei Wenshu a close friend.]
[Finally, step by step, they succumbed...]
Zhai Jiqing quickly interrupted, "Miss Wei, you flatter me. My poems are hardly worthy of being presented in a refined manner. I would be better not to offend Miss Wei's ears."
Wei Wenshu's expression froze, her brows furrowed slightly, and she sensed that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she could only give an awkward smile.
"Young Master Zhai is too modest."
"Who in the capital doesn't know that Young Master Zhai is a man of exceptional literary talent? Does your refusal mean you look down on me, a mere woman, and refuse to compose poetry with me?"
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Wei glanced at Zhai Jiqing with some displeasure and said coldly to Minister Zhai, "Shu'er is genuinely seeking advice. Minister Zhai, your son won't even give you this much face. Are you trying to embarrass me?"
Minister Zhai's eyes narrowed, and he was about to speak when the Duchess interrupted, "My lord, what are you saying? It's not that serious."
She smiled at Zhai Jiqing, her tone gentle.
"The children are just being modest; don't bring your courtly manners here."
"Go and have fun, but don't let him scare you."
"He's always had this bad temper, don't take it to heart."
The Duke of Wei snorted, but did not make any further moves.
Zhai Rongyu raised an eyebrow.
Wow, this couple, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, are clearly trying to pair Wei Wenshu and her second brother together!
They're deliberately associating with each other; could they be plotting something?
Minister Zhai thought the same thing.
The Duke of Wei holds a high position and wields great power, but his stance in court has always been ambiguous, and it remains unknown whose side he is on. While there are no major disagreements in court, there is little interaction between them.
I came here today specifically to offer my congratulations, and I even brought my daughter with me.
Could it be that they're after the merits of the Minister's family? Or are they after the prestige of being related to the Regent's family through marriage?
Or perhaps... there's some other purpose.
While Minister Zhai was pondering, Zhai Jiqing reacted first.
Not wanting to cause trouble for the Minister's mansion, he said to Wei Wenshu with a dark face, "In that case, I will ask Miss Wei for some pointers. Please."
Wei Wenshu smiled slightly and walked towards the garden with Zhai Jiqing.
"Sister, you can write poetry too, why don't we go and join in the fun?"
Without saying a word, Zhai Rong grabbed Zhai Muling's hand and hurriedly chased after her.
[Just kidding, we can't let Second Brother and Wei Wenshu be alone.]
Even a simp's life matters!
I need to be rescued.
The Duchess of Wei gave Zhai Rongyu a meaningful look, a flash of displeasure in her eyes.
She smiled gently and said to Minister Zhai, "Minister Zhai is very fortunate to have such an innocent daughter. She must have spent many years in the countryside, which has given her a kind of naivety that young ladies from the capital do not possess."
"But in this capital city, if you are ignorant and lack insight, you may suffer in the future."
The implication is that Zhai Rongyu has no sense of propriety at all and insists on interfering with Wei Wenshu and Zhai Jiqing's good time.
How could Minister Zhai not understand?
He sneered and said, "Rong'er is innocent and naive, unlike some women who are scheming and good at putting on a show."
The Duchess's face stiffened, and she responded with a forced smile.
"What the Minister says is true."
"I just found this child very kind and I genuinely liked him, so I couldn't help but say a few more words. Please don't take offense, Minister Zhai."
Her hands were twisting the handkerchief so tightly that they almost crushed the embroidery on it.
That face really does resemble her mother's.
It's the same kind of thing that people can't stand.
"I meant well. It's good for a woman to be innocent, but if she becomes the regent's wife and is still so childish, how will she manage the household?"
"The Minister, like my Duke, has made great achievements in the previous dynasty, but he doesn't know that managing the inner quarters is not easy. With such a temperament, the servants will probably laugh at him for not having the demeanor of a mistress."
Zhai Sangjie's hawk-like eyes were solemn. "The Duchess is overthinking it."
"My little sister is simple-minded, but not stupid."
"Unlike some people who seem full of scheming, but are actually extremely ignorant and stupid."
The Duchess's face instantly darkened, and her gentle expression almost crumbled.
She forced a smile.
"General Zhai was eager to protect his sister, but he couldn't protect her forever."
"The Regent's Palace is incredibly prestigious, and people flock to it. Once she becomes the mistress of the palace, she will have to worry about the succession of the palace and will inevitably have to help the Regent take concubines. If she is still so childish and lacks a sense of propriety, she will inevitably incur the Regent's dislike."
"This kind of life, naturally, won't last long."