Chapter 69: Dispute During the Banque (1/2)
Pei Wuchen normally portrayed himself as a gentle person. Right now, he was pretending that he didn’t detect the hostility in Pei Rumo’s question. He simply smiled and replied, “This young brother has some tasks to take care of these few days. My apologies to First Brother.”
When Pei Rumo saw how polite Pei Wuchen was, he felt even more disdain in his heart. This person was obviously just like him, but he acted as though he was a gentleman. Putting aside the fact that he had silently grasped the hearts of many young ladies in the imperial city, he had even stolen the Phoenix King Valley Master’s daughter with his act. Everyone addressed young ladies as femme fatale but it wouldn’t be exaggerating if he was addressed as homme fatale.
Pei Rumo was silently scheming in his heart. It seemed like he was rather lacking in firepower if he were to use Bai Luochu’s current strength and his connections to suppress his Third Brother. However, he was still able to bring out the matter of the engagement to stress his Third Brother out.
“Hmph, from what I see, it must be the Phoenix King Valley Master’s daughter who is pestering you, right? Look at how intimate and passionate the two of you are. We are so envious of your relationship!” Pei Rumo spoke out as he wanted to mock Pei Wuchen.
“Hey, First Brother, why do you sound so sour? There are plenty of people who fancy Third Brother and it isn’t his fault. In my opinion, you are the one who has a long face on all the time. You look too stern. When young ladies see you, they will all make a detour in order to avoid speaking to you, right?”
Pei Rumo thought to himself that a young lady sitting before him would even behave impudently before him… Isn’t she sitting in front of you disguised as a man right now? How can you say that no ladies are willing to speak to me?
Pei Rumo felt that it was rather strange for Bai Luochu’s image to pop up in his mind. He quickly carried on the conversation and tossed those thoughts to the back of his mind.
“That is true. But Third Brother, are you really going to marry the Valley Master’s daughter?” Pei Rumo raised his brows and asked in doubt. In fact, he was waiting for the Third Prince to jump into the pit that he had dug.
“Wan’er and I are considered childhood sweethearts and have been cultivating together since a young age. If I can marry her and achieve some political gains at the same time, it will truly be a wonderful thing.” Pei Wuchen was not embarrassed at all and was magnanimous enough to admit his thoughts.
“If I may say so, the Phoenix King Valley is an orthodox and prestigious sect. The Valley Master’s daughter is a beauty as well. If the two of you are mutually in love, I don’t think Emperor Father will try to hinder the marriage. After all, you two are made for each other.”
Pei Qingfeng shook his head silently. He thought that it was better not to speak of the details. Looking at Pei Wuchen’s attitude, it didn’t seem like he knew about the marriage arrangement.
“If this is really the case, I will definitely ask all my brothers to start wrapping up the big red packets.” Pei Wuchen immediately accepted the blessings.
It was obvious that Pei Wuchen really liked Feng Wan’er. He really wanted to be married to her.
When Pei Rumo saw how Pei Wuchen was so happy and looking forward to his future, he knew that it was time for him to dampen Pei Wuchen’s enthusiasm.
“But, I previously heard from Emperor Father that Third Brother you… already have an engagement?” Pei Rumo acted as though he was giving a ‘kindhearted’ reminder.