Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: Chapter 576 Departure_1 (1/2)
Chapter 576: Chapter 576 Departure_1
“When I went to offer my New Year greetings, I left an address and a message for father to pick up his gifts, which include not only an armor but also some weapons,” Wei Ruo said.
“Sister, you actually gave father all these presents! Why didn’t you bring them directly to father’s residence but asked him to retrieve them?” Wei Yilin asked, puzzled.
“It’s better if fewer people know about certain things,” Wei Ruo responded, patting Wei Yilin’s head. “When you see our eldest brother later, say less, especially about my matters.”
“Why? Don’t you like our eldest brother?”
“Why do you have so many questions? Haven’t we just reconciled recently?”
“But we are blood siblings! As our eldest brother said, blood ties are embedded in our bones, they are innate!”
Wei Ruo shook her head, thinking that Wei Yichen must have been deeply hurt by Wei Qingwan, that’s why he was now seeking solace in their blood ties.
Wei Ruo returned to the front hall with Wei Yilin.
Wei Yichen was already waiting for them in the hall.
Wei Ruo consciously scrutinized Wei Yichen’s expression as he should have met their second brother by now, hence he should already have known about their matters.
However, Wei Yichen’s expression seemed perfectly normal, making it impossible for anyone to pry any information from him. Hence, Wei Ruo decided to drop the subject.
“Queen Rui, it’s getting late, my brother and I will not intrude any longer,” Wei Yichen bid Wei Ruo farewell.
Wei Ruo didn’t retain them and ordered their departure.
“Sister, I will come and see you off when you leave!” Wei Yilin shouted to Wei Ruo as he reached the door.
Once Wei Ruo left for Jiliao, it was uncertain when they would meet again.
Unluckily, they might not see each other again in this lifetime.
With this thought, Wei Yilin felt upset and his eyes reddened.
Wei Ruo waved at him.
Wei Yilin waved back, showing reluctance as he departed from the King Residence.
After the brothers left, Wei Ruo went to Wei Jinyi’s study room.
As if expecting Wei Ruo, Wei Jinyi had already prepared tea.
Wei Ruo laughed, “The understanding between second brother and me seems to deepen.”
Wei Jinyi explained, “I invited Wei Yichen to meet. You must be here to know about our conversation.”
Wei Ruo admitted, “Yes, I’m curious about what you talked about and his reactions after seeing you.”
In actuality, Wei Ruo had no doubts about Wei Jinyi’s decision. Her curiosity was purely out of interest.
“His reaction wasn’t big. Even though he was surprised to see me, he came to his senses quickly. He said he had foreseen that I was not dead, but he did not expect that I am the same person as King Rui,” said Wei Jinyi.
Wei Jinyi also told Wei Ruo, “He asked me whether I have ambitions for the throne. Upon learning that I don’t, he urged me to take good care of you.”
After hearing this, Wei Ruo was a little touched.
Wei Ruo then asked Wei Jinyi, “Now that he knows about your identity, what are his plans?”
“He said that he’ll pretend to be unaware.”
However, it was hard to discern his attitude from his response.
Wei Ruo pondered for a moment before asking, “Does second brother think he can be trusted?”
“He now places the family’s interest as priority. My matter involves our father, so whether he wishes to or not, he won’t stand against me. As for his stance in this battle for the throne, I did not inquire,” Wei Jinyi replied.
“Okay, I understand.”
Having finished discussing Wei Yichen’s matter, Wei Ruo looked at Wei Jinyi, hesitated for a moment, and asked, “Would second brother like to have dinner together later?”
Wei Ruo seemed a bit embarrassed, but she chose to ask anyway.