RPAGF Chapter 298 Ensuring Her Survival
Chapter 298 Ensuring Her Survival
Wen Jiayue entertained Wen Ruohuan in a side hall.
Despite being called a guest, she didn't prepare much, only having someone serve her a cup of tea.
As for snacks and dried fruits, none of them were served.
Wen Jiayue was too lazy to put in any effort for her and wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible.
This is also a good opportunity to test the waters. If Wen Ruohuan really came with a mission, even if she is angry, she will definitely hold back her anger.
Seeing Wen Ruohuan enter from afar, Wen Jiayue took a sip of tea, composed herself, and gave a peaceful smile.
"Huan'er is here."
Wen Ruohuan entered with a stern face, and began to complain in a coquettish tone: "Sister, it was my first time requesting an audience, why didn't you let me into the manor? My legs are sore from standing outside."
"It's for your own good," Wen Jiayue smiled. "You and Third Sister have a grudge, and she won't let you into the manor, which you agreed to. If she changes her mind, I'll be in a difficult position."
Wen Ruohuan reluctantly accepted this reason, then asked, "Why were you let in this time?"
"It's all because of your letter," Wen Jiayue wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes. "I was almost moved to tears just now, which is why I hurriedly let you into the manor."
She feigned concern and said, "Huan'er, quickly drink some hot tea to warm yourself up."
Wen Ruohuan was finally satisfied, but after sitting down, she saw that there was only tea on the table and nothing else, so she frowned.
But she didn't say anything. Great people don't concern themselves with trifles, and she wasn't doing this for a meal.
Once her brother-in-law leaves the manor, this marquis's manor will be her domain. At that time, she will have everything she desires.
Wen Ruohuan used the act of drinking tea to conceal the smugness in her eyes and brows.
Wen Jiayue saw it all, lowered her eyes slightly, and her heart trembled.
Did Li Zhilan really join forces with Wen Ruohuan?
It was much faster than she had imagined.
“By the way, sister,” Wen Ruohuan looked around, “I don’t see brother-in-law.”
"It seems he went to a restaurant to dine with his colleagues," Wen Jiayue explained.
Wen Ruohuan couldn't help but feel a little disappointed; what bad luck!
But then she thought, soon she would be able to see her brother-in-law every day, so why be so fixated on today?
"Why does Huan'er only care about her brother-in-law?" Wen Jiayue said calmly. "It's been eight or nine months since we sisters last saw each other, hasn't it?"
As far as I can remember, the last time we met was when I went back to my parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
It has to be said that she has been much more comfortable these past few months away from the Wen family.
Wen Ruohuan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I was just about to ask how you've been, sister."
"It's alright, but I'm always worried about the Wen family, so I can't eat or sleep well," Wen Jiayue said quietly. "Has Ruoqian paid off the money he owes the gambling den?"
Wen Ruohuan's expression stiffened, and she asked, "How did you know about this, sister?"
Her parents never mentioned this to her.
Wen Jiayue said calmly, "My father went to the Dali Temple to borrow money from the Marquis, so naturally I found out."
Wen Ruohuan couldn't help but purse her lips. She remembered that her father had specifically told her brother-in-law not to tell her sister.
I never expected my brother-in-law to tell her everything.
Wen Ruohuan asked with a rather unpleasant expression, "Since you know about this, why don't you help?"
"Are you questioning me?" Wen Jiayue sneered. "I've already said that I won't interfere in Wen Ruoqian's affairs anymore. He indulges in all sorts of vices, from drinking and gambling to whoring."
Wen Ruohuan felt a little embarrassed, and a trace of fear rose in her heart. It had been a long time since she last saw Wen Jiayue, but her authority had grown.
“Of course not,” Wen Ruohuan said softly, “Sister did the right thing.”
For now, she could only go along with what the princess said and prioritize the overall situation. Just as the princess had said, she had to keep trying to please Wen Jiayue.
Wen Jiayue then asked with satisfaction, "So, have you paid back the money you owed?"
Wen Ruohuan tried to cover it up by saying, "Not yet, Father and Mother are trying to figure something out."
She dared not tell her that the eldest princess had already repaid the debt on behalf of the Wen family.
"Really?" Wen Jiayue smiled. "But I don't think my parents are in a hurry. They haven't come to me to borrow money in the past few months."
“Because, because…” Wen Ruohuan desperately searched for an excuse, “My father and mother dare not trouble you.”
After saying that, she quickly changed the subject: "Sister, let's not talk about these upsetting things, let's talk about something else."
She was afraid that if they continued talking, she wouldn't be able to keep it a secret any longer.
Wen Jiayue didn't bring it up again, and slowly asked, "What brings you here this time?"
"I missed you, sister," Wen Ruohuan quickly put on a sisterly expression. "It's been so long, don't you miss me?"
Wen Jiayue replied perfunctorily, "Of course I want to."
She was certain that no matter how she treated Wen Ruohuan, she wouldn't be angry, so she didn't need to pretend too much.
On the contrary, Wen Ruohuan needed to please her in order to smoothly move into the Marquis's mansion when Shen Fuhan left the capital.
Looking at her seemingly innocent and cute younger sister, who was actually a vicious and ruthless person, Wen Jiayue sighed deeply in her heart.
In her second life, she still agreed to the princess's request to murder her older sister, with whom she had grown up.
Such a person has no heart.
In her past life, she died together with the princess before she could resolve the conflict, thus allowing her to live on in this world.
This time, she definitely won't let her off the hook.
The more hatred she felt in her heart, the more composed Wen Jiayue became on the surface.
After chatting for a while, Wen Jiayue began to urge people to leave, and asked Ruyi to see Wen Ruohuan off.
Wen Ruohuan didn't force anyone to stay, since she had already achieved her goal.
She asked with a smile, "Sister, may I come to your residence to keep you company often in the future?"
Wen Jiayue replied ambiguously, "Let's talk about it later. I need to see what Third Sister's attitude is first."
After seeing the person off, Wen Jiayue sat down wearily. It had only been a quarter of an hour, but it had been more tiring than dealing with Shen Fuhan.
Speak of the devil, and he appears; not long after, Shen Fuhan returned to his residence.
He seemed to have rushed back, looking travel-worn.
He frowned as soon as he came in and asked, "Why is your sister here?"
Wen Jiayue deftly deflected the question, saying, "The Marquis himself said she's my sister. I've missed her quite a bit since we last saw each other. Why did the Marquis return so soon?"
Shen Fuhan said with a displeased expression, "But you know perfectly well how she feels about me."
“Huan’er hasn’t come to the manor for so long, she must not like you anymore,” Wen Jiayue said with a smile. “Besides, I know that the Marquis wouldn’t do such a thing, right?”
Shen Fuhan pinched the bridge of his nose. He really didn't know how, but every time Wen Ruohuan came, he had to be on tenterhooks.
The poison is now in Wen Ruohuan's hands; what if she administers it beforehand...?
So when he heard from the guards that Wen Ruohuan had arrived, he rushed back.
Realizing the gravity of the matter and that he could no longer keep it from Wen Jiayue, he decisively said, "Let's go back to the room. I have something to tell you."
In any case, his first priority was to ensure Wen Jiayue's survival.