Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 512 Wei Qingwans heart is in a mess_1 (1/2)

Chapter 512: Chapter 512 Wei Qingwan’s heart is in a mess_1

Wei Qingwan’s mind began to race quickly.

She could see the level of concern King Yu had for matters concerning Wei Qingruo. If she could provide useful information, it would surely be a good opportunity to achieve some merits in their eyes.

Yet, like everyone else, she wasn’t clear about Wei Qingruo’s past experiences. If she fabricated stories and said the wrong thing, it might backfire.

After some thought, Wei Qingwan decided it would be safer to choose a cautious response, one that wouldn’t lead to mistakes.

Thus, Wei Qingwan stated, “When my sister was young, she was sickly. My parents followed the advice of a fortune teller and sent her to the countryside to recover. During that period, she learnt from the local farmers about cultivation and also studied under a master craftsman for a while.”

Wei Qingwan dared not deny what Wei Ruo had publicly spoken. She had to passively choose to help Wei Ruo keep up the lie. Because once the lie about Wei Ruo’s rural life was exposed, her own identity may also be revealed.

“I’ve already heard about these. Tell me something I don’t know. For example, that cannon she mentioned. Is it really as formidable as she said, capable of repelling the Japanese Pirates?” Chu Heng asked.

“Since my sister mentioned it today, it should be true.” Wei Qingwan replied.

Taking into account Wei Qingruo wouldn’t dare deceive the emperor, Wei Qingwan deduced that since Wei Qingruo dared present such a thing at the mid-autumn palace banquet, it must be real.

“Did she ever tell you beforehand about her ability to manufacture the Thunderbolt Bullet and the copper device that improves its throwing distance?” Chu Heng inquired again.

“My sister rarely returned home after she got married, and I’m not very clear about her recent activities.” Wei Qingwan explained.

“Then do you know where to find your sister’s master?” Chu Heng asked.

“I’m not sure… I’ve never met the master.” Wei Qingwan answered nervously, her head bowed.

“Do you know why your sister offered this device to the Emperor? Was she trying to use it to gain something for King Rui?”

“I … I don’t know…” Wei Qingwan once again declared her ignorance.

“What do you know then?” Chu Heng was dissatisfied, and his expression turned stern.

Wei Qingwan was frightened, looking absolutely panic-stricken.

Qi Shijing observed Wei Qingwan’s reaction and timely intervened, persuading Chu Heng, “Prince, stay calm. How could a normal person expect that a noble lady from Duke Residence would study skills that are usually only learnt by men, and obtaining this opportunity was because Queen Rui spent many years in the countryside. The matter was certainly not widely disclosed, in order to maintain her being dignified in society. It is not surprising that our little sister knows nothing.”

Listening to Qi Shijing’s persuasion, Chu Heng’s expression slightly improved.

It wasn’t so much that he found Qi Shijing’s words reasonable, but her comments made him aware of his loss of composure.

He then asked Wei Qingwan: “What about you? Your sister once apprenticed herself to a skilled master, have you learnt anything similar?”

“I… I haven’t.” Wei Qingwan answered softly, her voice trembling slightly.

“What else have you learnt then?”

“I’ve read women’s textbooks, observed women’s commandments, and also learnt embroidery, needlework, bookkeeping, tea making, and incense burning…” Wei Qingwan listed this things she had learnt.

The more Chu Heng heard, the more disappointed he became.

All the things Wei Qingwan could do were things that any ordinary lady from a grand family should know.

While knowing these things was good, he found them useless.