Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Seeing Xie Jue Again_1 (1/2)

Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Seeing Xie Jue Again_1

Wei Ruo saw that Lin Fang was concerned about her inquiring about Wei Jinyi, so she was particularly cautious in her response, fearing to inadvertently reveal something.

“Don’t worry, I’m not trying to pry. I’m just worried about my second brother. It seems like this meeting may have been squeezed in amidst his busy schedule, and I have no idea when we will be able to meet next. So, I’d appreciate it if you and Elder Brother Ke could take good care of my second brother.” Wei Ruo explained to Lin Fang.

“Please don’t say that, Miss. It’s our duty to serve our master.” Lin Fang hurriedly replied.

“Regardless, thank you for always being by Second Brother’s side.” said Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo wasn’t sure about the exact relationship between her second brother and these people, but knowing they had been with him ever since his time in Xingshan County, she figured that they probably weren’t serving her brother for mere self-interest. Thus, she felt they deserved her gratitude for their loyalty.

Lin Fang was somewhat moved. The lady did not know about their relationship with their master, yet she still cared about him and respected them all.

At the same time, Lin Fang also began to worry about how the lady, who cared so deeply for their master, would react upon knowing his true identity…

So Lin Fang tentatively asked Wei Ruo, “Miss, the Wei family plans to marry you to the Marquis Xuanping, what do you plan to do?”

“Naturally, I won’t go through with the marriage. Changing the Wei family’s mind will be difficult, but making the marriage fall through is not hard. It’d just lead to a loss for both sides.”

Wei Ruo was clear – a barefoot person doesn’t fear someone wearing shoes. As long as she had the courage to throw away her reputation, she had nothing to fear.

Listening to Wei Ruo’s casual tone, Lin Fang couldn’t help but admire her. Even a woman like herself who had been brought up in the world outside the court didn’t have such an easy-going attitude towards marriage.

“Miss, given a choice, what kind of person would you like to marry?” Lin Fang continued to probe.

“Naturally, someone who can give me freedom. He cannot restrict me; whatever I want to do, I should be able to do it.” Wei Ruo replied.

“Is that so? So, the Miss doesn’t necessarily have to marry a peasant?” Lin Fang asked, her tone filled with perceptible surprise and delight.

“Sister Lin, do you think there’s any freedom to be found in those grand mansions? It can only be a peasant or someone as free-spirited as you all who could possibly provide it.” Wei Ruo retorted.

“There might be?” Lin Fang suggested.

Wei Ruo laughed and shook her head, “There’s no such man in those grand mansions unless they’re dead.”

Then Wei Ruo changed the topic, “By the way, Sister Lin, how’s that skincare cream I gave you last time working out?”

Lin Fang replied with joy, “It’s fantastic. After using it for three months, my skin is significantly smoother and fairer!”

“Then I will send you some more in the next few days.”

“How could I accept such a kind gesture!”

“There’s nothing wrong with accepting it. We women should take good care of our skin.”

“What’s the point if I take good care of myself? My husband is a coarse man. No matter how much I dress up, he can’t tell.”

“That’s not necessarily the case. Elder Brother Ke might have noticed but just didn’t express it. Or perhaps he loves you so much that no matter what you look like, he thinks you’re the most beautiful. Also, it’s not necessarily for men that we women want to look beautiful. As long as we find ourselves attractive and feel comfortable, that’s what’s most important. We don’t need to care about others’ opinions.”

“Miss, you do have a point.” Lin Fang agreed, nodding her head.

While they were talking, Lin Fang had finished Wei Ruo’s make-up, revealing Xu Heyou’s face in the mirror instead, with not a trace of Wei Ruo herself left.

Then Wei Ruo stepped out of the room to find Wei Jinyi already waiting at the doorway.

Wei Ruo said to Wei Jinyi with a mischievous smile, “Second Brother, Elder Sister-in-law’s skills are really good. I’m almost tempted to take her away from here.”

“If Ruo wants to take Lin Fang with you, then do so.”