Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: Chapter 517: Its Just a Play Youre Putting On_1 (1/2)

Chapter 517: Chapter 517: It’s Just a Play You’re Putting On_1

“Wei Qingwan, you don’t need me to remind you of the past grievances between us. Given our relationship, why would I want to help you?” Wei Ruo asked in return.

“In the past, I was wrong. I overestimated my abilities and opposed you, my sister. I hope you can forgive me.” Wei Qingwan apologized again.

“I’ve heard your apologies, but I still have no intention of helping you.” Wei Ruo replied, her expression indifferent.

In that instant, Wei Qingwan’s emotional defenses collapsed.

No matter how much psychological preparation she had made before coming, she could not calmly face Wei Ruo’s humiliation.

“Sister, what more do you want me to do for you to forgive me?” Wei Qingwan bit her lip, her eyes red and her voice trembling as she asked Wei Ruo.

“What you want to do is your business, and my choice not to forgive you is mine.” Wei Ruo answered.

“I’m already kneeling here, apologizing to you, trampling on my pride. What else can’t you let go of?”.

“So? Apologizing guarantees forgiveness?” Wei Ruo retorted.

Wei Qingwan stared at Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo continued, “If you’re sincerely apologizing, then prepare for me not to forgive you. An apology is your way of expressing regret and admitting errors, and part of that is the possibility of the other party not accepting the apology. You think that just because you apologized, I should forgive you and help you. That’s not an apology, that’s just a performance to achieve your goal.”

Wei Ruo mercilessly tore through Wei Qingwan’s pretense.

Wei Qingwan’s face turned pale, and then flushed again; it was quite amusing.

Had it been the past, she would have already retaliated against Wei Ruo. But today, she held back, only giving Wei Ruo a resentful stare.

Looking at those eyes full of resentment, Wei Ruo knew that her judgment was correct.

The drama had played out long enough, and nothing unexpected happened.

So Wei Ruo got up, gestured with her hand: “Send the Madam away.”

Wei Qingwan was stunned. When she heard Wei Ruo instructing her to leave, she was shocked.

“Sister!” Wei Qingwan called out to Wei Ruo, “Sister, listen to me! Helping me also helps you. King Rui won’t live long, and you’ll need someone to rely on! I can help you, so can King Yu…”

She couldn’t hear Wei Ruo’s response to the rest of her words.

Lin Fang and another maid “escorted” Wei Qingwan out of the Songzhu Garden.

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Since King Rui and his wife presented the godly cannon and the thunderbolt bullet, the Emperor began to consider selecting one of his sons to be responsible for the mass production of these weapons. This caused a dispute between King Yu’s faction and King Jing’s faction at court.

The two sides stuck to their guns, arguing incessantly in the early court sessions for several days.

Both King Yu and King Jing wanted to take on this task of overseeing the production of the cannons and thunderbolt bullets. For them, this was not only a great opportunity to distinguish themselves but also a chance to take control of the Ministry of Works.

Furthermore, whoever could master the manufacturing process of these powerful weapons would have more initiative.

However, the Emperor did not make a decision for a long time, leaving everyone scratching their heads.

Thus, along with the disputes in court, both King Jing and King Yu sent their compliments to King Rui’s Residence.