Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Encounter with Grateful Refugees of Wei (1/2)
Chapter 226: Encounter with Grateful Refugees of Wei
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But when facing Xiu Yaojun’s provocations, Wei Qingwan showed indifference and arrogant aloofness, rendering Yaojun’s efforts futile.
Thus, today, Yaojun seized the opportunity to annoy Wei Qingwan by intentionally mentioning Wei Ruo.
Usually, when Yaojun tried to provoke Wei Qingwan with other issues, she would remain calm. However, today she clearly lost her usual composure, which satisfied Yaojun greatly.
Following that, Yaojun moved to Wei Ruo’s side, striking up a conversation: “Miss Wei, your Loquat Syrup is quite good, it cured my grandfather’s chronic illness. Both my grandparents often sing your praises.”
“As long as it’s useful.” Wei Ruo’s attitude towards Yaojun was basically the same as to the madams. She was polite and courteous, composed and relaxed.
Yaojun continued, “Unlike your sister, who is said to be so talented but as I see, apart from reading a bunch of books, there’s nothing impressive about her. When something actually needs to be done, she’s of no use.”
Yaojun was actually praising Wei Ruo in order to belittle Wei Qingwan further.
Wei Ruo looked at Yaojun with slight surprise.
Miss Xiu’s loud voice could be heard by the ladies surrounding them, including Wei Qingwan herself, although the madams leading the line might not hear her harsh comments.
Such blatant public criticism seems to be what the vapid minor female characters from novels would do.
In the original story, many such characters appeared around Wei Qingwan, but she always responded with a cold and indifferent demeanor.
Most of these characters had unfortunate endings, because besides being jealous of Wei Qingwan, they weren’t capable of wise actions.
No wonder Wei Qingwan could remain calm when dealing with their provocations. Their anger not only failed to harm Wei Qingwan but also indirectly confirmed Wei Qingwan’s extraordinary beauty and talent.
Wei Ruo smiled at Yaojun and intentionally steered the conversation back to her grandfather’s chronic illness. “Does your grandfather still cough at night after going to bed?”
Yaojun answered, “I don’t know about after bedtime, but when I visit him, we barely coughs while we sit and talk over tea. It also seems he’s been more cheerful.”
After answering Wei Ruo’s question, Yaojun quickly changed the topic back to Wei Qingwan, “Look how weak your sister is, as if a gust of wind could blow her away.”
While speaking, Yaojun disdainfully glanced at Wei Qingwan.
Wei Ruo didn’t respond. She didn’t know what kind of conflict had occurred between Yaojun and Wei Qingwan. Due to her unfamiliarity with Yaojun, she didn’t want to delve into such topics carelessly.
Wei Qingwan’s face turned ashen. From the first day she started attending classes in Tongzhi Prefecture, Yaojun had shown a strong hostility towards her.
She hadn’t done anything to Yaojun, but because she performed exceptionally well in class and was praised by the teacher, Yaojun started to mock her and intentionally isolated her.
Regarding these matters, she didn’t care. She was very clear that this was Yaojun’s incompetence and rage, that Yaojun acted this way because she was inferior and was finding ways to trouble her.
She also knew that besides verbal sarcasm, Yaojun couldn’t cause any substantial harm to her, so she didn’t mind much.
But when Yaojun and Wei Ruo taunted her together, she couldn’t keep calm and ignore what was happening.
She could not bear to hear Wei Ruo being praised by those who despised her!
Everyone continued walking along the relatively flat path around the village.