Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Returning Your Underhanded Tricks Intact_1 (1/2)

Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Returning Your Underhanded Tricks Intact_1

Said Mo, then quickly lowered her head.

It sounded as if today, Mrs. Bai was planning on doing something divisive?

Wei Ruo narrowed her eyes and the corner of her mouth lifted in a slight curve. She was somewhat eager to see just how audacious Mrs. Bai would be, and what tricks she would try on her.

Coming into the garden of the Duke Residence, there were two round tables set with dried longan, apricot, tea cakes, and dried sweet potatoes.

After Wei Ruo sat at one table, Wei Qingwan chose the other.

After the two of them were seated, the other ladies chose their seats as well.

Wei Qingwan’s table was full, while Wei Ruo’s was starkly empty. Only she sat there, with no one else daring to join.

Seeing this situation, Mrs. Mo and Mrs. Yun came and sat next to Wei Ruo.

As both of these women were generally quiet, Wei Ruo’s table was silent. This made for a stark contrast to the buzz of conversation at Wei Qingwan’s table.

The servants served everyone jasmine tea. As the tea was brought before Wei Ruo, Mrs. Bai’s gaze followed.

Wei Ruo keenly noticed Mrs. Bai’s stare at her and remembered Mrs. Mo’s early warning, she looked down at her teacup.

Wei Ruo lifted the teacup to her lips, but did not immediately drink.

She first slowly smelled it, then tasted the tea with the tip of her tongue.

There was a very faint medicinal taste in the tea, disguised by the fragrance of jasmine. However, Wei Ruo with her experience in tasting and compounding countless medicines, was able to identify it sharply.

Immediately followed by a smirk from Wei Ruo.

I see.

So, that was it – an old and cheap trick.

With this stuff, the moment it touches her tongue she would know what was going on. Even without Mrs. Mo’s warning, this plan would not have worked on her.

Once she figured out what was going on, Wei Ruo put the teacup back down.

Then Wei Ruo gestured and summoned Lin Fang to her side.

When Lin Fang bent her ear towards her, Wei Ruo whispered a few words, and Lin Fang nodded.

“Don’t worry, miss. I’ll handle this.” Lin Fang confidently replied.

“Thank you, you’ve been very helpful,” said Wei Ruo.

After receiving Wei Ruo’s instructions, Lin Fang retreated.

Wei Ruo continued to sit in her position, leisurely enjoying the scenery around her.

Realising that Wei Ruo did not drink the tea, Mrs. Bai across the table was somewhat anxious.

Mrs. Bai glanced at Wei Qingwan anxiously. She just told Wei Qingwan that she would teach Wei Ruo a lesson, but the plot was not yet unfolding. She was worried that Wei Qingwan would question her plan.

So Mrs. Bai leaned into Wei Qingwan and said softly in her ear, “Please be patient, Your Highness. The good play will start soon.”

Wei Qingwan smiled faintly and responded, “Aunt, you need not do this for me. If your actions were to invoke elder sister’s revenge, I would feel guilty. I do not wish to see this happen. I already know your kindness towards me. There’s no need for you to do such things for me.”

But Mrs. Bai explained: “My queen, don’t say that. I’m doing this smoothly. Once Wei Ruo falls for it, she will be embarrassed to mention it and is unlikely to retaliate. We are all family here, no one will spread word of this outside. Furthermore, I’ve found a scapegoat.”

Wei Qingwan replied softly, “Aunt, I’ll never forget your kindness.”

Mrs. Bai laughed and said, “What are you talking about? We are family. Although you haven’t spent much time at Capital City after growing up, I’ve watched you since you were a child. As I don’t have any daughters of my own, I treat you like my own.”