Translator: Misty Cloud Editor: Misty Cloud
âMiss Helian, how about you ride a horse?â The little eunuch stubbornly propped up a smiling expression. âThis slave even prepared a horse here.â
Wei Wei smiled. âYouâll have me, a young lady yet to marry, ride a horse and show my face in public, thatâs not too convenient.â
Little eunuch:...
Wasnât she using the words he uttered just now to stop up his mouth!
Moreover, when did she care about these kind of things like whether she was married or not!
She clearly didnât want to go!
The little eunuch felt that his was an unprecedented thorny problem. The little eunuch before him had already set off and he looked back this way with the intent of having him hurry and catch up.
Clearly, Wei Wei didnât even want to move a muscle. The little eunuch thought that this time, heâs truly done for. If this matter was leaked, Eunuch Sun didnât even need to investigate, that madam would even take care of things herself.
After all, only dead men tell no tales.
What can he do, what can he do now...
Just when the little eunuch reached the end of his ropes, a horse carriage suddenly stopped by his side. âWhatâs going on? Is there something wrong with Sister Wei Weiâs carriage?â
People from the upper class were like that. Clearly, two people had merely seen each other a few times, yet could already call each other âsistersâ.
Wei Wei looked up and turned towards the person talking. Thatâs a young lady from the Good Compound, a rather pretty daughter from a small family. Her father had just been promoted to the capitol, and could be considered to be sailing smoothly right now. But seriously speaking, within this group of students, her background didnât amount to much. Not only that, she didnât have any talent for martial qi, nor participated in the competition this time. To accompany them to Hidden Spirit Shrine like this was really somewhat surprising.
Wei Weiâs eyes flashed, smiling levelly. âThere indeed was a problem, the wheel on the carriage is pretty old, so weâre waiting for Eunuch Sun to come over and take care of it.â
âThe wheelâs worn out?â That young girl knit her brows and took a glance at Wei Wei, apparently wanting to say something, but hesitated before continuing. âIf Sister Wei Wei doesnât mind, then letâs sit in the same carriage with me. On the road there, the two of us can chat and relieve our boredom.â
Wei Weiâs eyebrows rose and was going to refuse.
That young girl meticulously looked at the wheel again before she said ambiguously. âIt just so happened that I have a something to warn Younger Sister to be careful of.â
âOh?â Wei Wei pondered as her corners of her mouth moved. âIâll trouble Sister Chen, then.â
âWhat trouble is there to mention, as long as you donât mind, sister will be feel delighted.â After saying this, Chen Wen Wan turned towards the maid standing outside and glanced at her. âHurry up and help Sister Wei Wei get up here.â
That maid was about to step forward.
But Wei Wei already came forward in large strides. âThereâs no need, I can help myself.â
âYounger Sisterâs so skillful.â Chen Wen Wan lightly smiled while waving the fan in her hands. Her each and every move was picture perfect.
Wei Wei sat by her side, smiled shallowly, and didnât say anything else.
Chen Wen Wan looked outside the carriage. Intentionally or otherwise, her gaze fell on that little eunuch, and glanced over that way before letting down the curtain, speaking in a quiet voice. âLetâs go, donât delay.â
âYes.â The horse whip raised gently, the wheels made an impression as they crossed over the mud beneath the rain water.
The little eunuch stood at a concealed location, his facial expression imperceptible. It could only faintly be felt that he breathed out in relief.
Having the imperial guards open a path for them, the horse carriages in the rear got going, much more securely than usual.
In addition, all of these horse carriages were the ones Retired Emperor personally had people prepare. Sitting in them felt very comfortable. Inside, thereâs even a small rectangular table on which was arranged a small teapot as well as dried fruits.
The more one looked, the more it resembled an outing. Wei Wei casually poured herself some tea. Whatâs best about going on a mountain road was that it wasnât too hot, as a breeze blew gently, and beautiful scenery could be observed everywhere.
Wei Wei had just taken a sip of tea, when Chen Wen Wan sitting by her side looked left and right, then meaningfully sucked in a deep breath, as if sheâd made a big decision before she leaned over by the side of her ear to say. âThis carriage was altered by Sister Jiao Er and her people.â
Wei Weiâs fingers playing with the porcelain cup paused, and her brows jumped. âHow did Older Sister know?â
I arrived early today, and personally saw it.â After Chen Wen Wan finished speaking, she let out a very long sigh. âFrom the looks of it, Sister Jiao Er canât tolerate you.â
Wei Wei smilingly said. âSince this is the case, why didnât sister tell Eunuch Sun, instead of telling me?â
âSister, ah, do you truly not know, or are you pretending to not understand.â Chen Wen Wan grabbed a piece of cake. âSister Jiao Er is someone who canât be provoked at White Academy. She has the support of the four great clans. It doesnât matter what Third Princeâs attitude is, Retired Emperor still hopes that the person to take Third Princeâs Consort position will be Sister Jiao Er. Eunuch Sun is someone who serves Third Prince. How could he look for trouble with his future master. Even if I were to speak to him, what good would it do. At that time, maybe Iâd even be kicked out of the academy.â
Wei Wei laughed again. âWhat Iâm hearing from Sister seems to suggest swallowing this grievance.â
âSure enough, Sister is really smart.â Chen Wen Wan smiled again and said meaningfully. âAt this point, even if we have no animosity and no complaints, as long as we possessed good looks, and have an opportunity to get close to His Highness, weâd still be targeted and pushed aside! Itâs just that, weâre only small players. But Sister, having been targeted by people, have you not thought of any countermeasures?â
âWhat countermeasures?â Following the other partyâs words, on Wei Weiâs face was a smile thatâs not a smile.
Chen Wen Wan looked carefully all around. After she was certain the carriage windows have all been closed, she then secretly spoke in a quiet voice. âI actually have a way.â
âWhat way?â Wei Wei correspondingly also lowered her body.
Chen Wen Wan hesitated a bit, pausing after each word. âThis time, weâre actually burning incense at Hidden Spirit Shrine because thereâs a flood in the South. Retired Emperor wanted to go to pray for blessings. If someone among us were to do anything wrong, weâll definitely suffer a worse punishment than usual. Why donât sister use this opportunity to fight for yourself.â
âFight for myself?â Wei Wei seemed to have a bit of trouble making sense of what sheâs hearing.
Chen Wen Wanâs gaze was clear. âEvery year, after the event at HIdden Spirit Shrine, Retired Emperor always commanded the students to accompany his old person to walk up to an ancient pavilion around there. At that time, Sister only need to take this thing and place it on the body of the one you want to deal with. After that, I only need to bump against her body and weâll succeed.â
âWhatâs this?â Wei Wei took the yellow package that Chen Wen Wan handed over, her eyes narrowing.
Chen Wen Wanâs voice lowered. âWitch wood. Itâs a very evil thing!â
Ba bump...
Again, a broken piece of wood was beneath the wheel.
Wei Weiâs body swayed along with the carriage shaking and her fingers stopped. âWhy does sister want to help me in this way?â
âIf I hadnât suffered being pushed aside so fiercely, I also wouldnât have come up with this idea.â Chen Wen Wan lowered her head and let out a very long sigh. âSometimes people just donât have the freedom to act independently. Who told us to be born from poor backgrounds. By trying to get ahead a little we end up as a target for people. I just donât want to continue living like this anymore.â