RPAGF Chapter 155: Dislike me?
Chapter 155: Dislike me?
As noon approached, the matter of changing surnames was concluded, and everyone stayed at the Marquis's residence for a meal.
After taking their seats in order, Wen Jiayue looked at Shen Funian, who was still listless beside her.
Why do you look so unhappy?
"Of course I'm happy, but I can't smile," Shen Funian said stiffly, forcing a smile. "I didn't get out of bed yesterday."
These words were so shocking that Wen Jiayue, who was drinking tea, almost spat it out upon hearing them and quickly covered her mouth.
She lowered her voice and said, "There are so many people here, don't say anything!"
“What’s there to be afraid of?” Shen Funian curled her lips. “Anyway, my reputation is already ruined, so I might as well just give up.”
Wen Jiayue sighed and patted her shoulder.
“However, Su Ye actually dared to treat me like this,” Shen Funian said through gritted teeth, “I’m going to have my older brother kick him out!”
Wen Jiayue pondered for a moment, then subtly hinted, "It seems a bit difficult."
Putting aside the fact that Su Ye is General Xiao's youngest son, even if he were just a minor physician, he has done nothing wrong, and Shen Fuhan would never agree to it without a reason.
Just like when she changed wet nurses.
“What’s so difficult about it?” Shen Funian said confidently. “As long as I pretend to be sick, and then I get him to prescribe some medicine, and after I take it I get even sicker, kicking him out of the manor will be a piece of cake.”
Wen Jiayue felt something was amiss, but since she wanted to cause some trouble to vent her anger, she could only say, "I wish you success."
"Of course I will succeed," Shen Funian said, rubbing his hands together. "Just wait and see, in less than three days, I will be able to drive Su Ye out of the manor!"
After lunch, everyone dispersed.
Shen Funian was feeling somewhat exhausted and wanted to go back to rest.
But seeing Lin Qianqian walking towards them, she still reminded her, "I was just about to tell you that Grandmother is definitely up to no good with Lin Qianqian appearing at this critical juncture. You should be careful of her."
Wen Jiayue nodded and said, "I know, you should go back now."
Before long, Lin Qianqian walked up to her.
Lin Qianqian bowed and whispered, "Madam."
Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see your place. If you're not satisfied, I'll have someone clean another courtyard for you to stay in."
Lin Qianqian hurriedly said, "I'm very satisfied, Madam, you don't need to go to so much trouble."
Her face was filled with fear, and Wen Jiayue felt both soft-hearted and heartbroken, as if she were seeing her former self.
Wen Jiayue looked her over and asked softly, "Have you come of age yet?"
Lin Qianqian stammered, "I came of age last year."
She was already sixteen years old, but her figure looked rather thin and petite. Wen Jiayue pursed her lips slightly.
"Is your cousin Wanwan your biological sister?"
Lin Qianqian nodded, then quickly shook her head and explained softly, "She is the legitimate daughter, and I am the illegitimate daughter."
As Wen Jiayue walked, she asked, "Was your birth mother from Jiangnan?"
Lin Qianqian looked at her in surprise before nodding: "How did Madam know?"
"Because you look like a gentle and graceful beauty from Jiangnan, which you must have inherited from your mother."
Lin Qianqian was a little stunned. No one had ever praised her like this before. She had always been the one who was ostracized in the Lin family.
This trip to the Marquis's mansion with her grandfather was more sorrowful than joyful for her. She wondered how her sisters would viciously retaliate against her after she returned home.
She didn't think any further and stammered, "Thank you for the compliment, Madam."
Wen Jiayue corrected her, "It's 'sister-in-law.' If you call her 'Madam' again, people will hear and think I'm treating you badly."
Lin Qianqian quickly explained, "Madam is very kind. I didn't mean that."
Wen Jiayue raised her eyebrows and looked at her.
Lin Qianqian obediently changed her address and said, "I remember, cousin-in-law."
Her voice was soft and sweet, which Wen Jiayue liked. She smiled and said, "Alright, we've arrived at Huanhua Courtyard."
Pushing open the door, Lin Qianqian's eyes lit up as she saw a small courtyard filled with flowers.
Two maids came over and greeted her, saying, "Greetings, Miss."
Wen Jiayue explained, "I noticed you didn't bring any maids with you when you came, so I arranged for two to come from the main courtyard. If you don't like using them, just let me know."
Lin Qianqian quickly replied, "That's great, thank you, cousin-in-law."
Wen Jiayue gave her a tour of the entire Huanhua Courtyard.
Finally, he said, "You can stay here in peace. If you need anything, just come and find me."
Lin Qianqian sincerely said, "Thank you, cousin-in-law."
Wen Jiayue was about to leave when Lin Qianqian hesitated and called her back.
"What else?"
“Sister-in-law,” Lin Qianqian stammered, “do you know why I’m living in the Marquis’s mansion?”
She came here in a daze; her grandfather didn't say anything, only telling her to follow her great-aunt's arrangements.
So she decided to stay at the Marquis's residence, but she didn't know why she had to stay or how long she would stay.
She didn't dare to ask anything, but her cousin-in-law was so gentle that she finally mustered up the courage to speak.
Wen Jiayue lowered her eyes and said, "You don't need to think too much. Just stay here in peace. If anything happens, the old lady will send you to Ninghui Hall."
The old lady hadn't spoken yet; it wasn't her place to say such things, otherwise Lin Qianqian wouldn't have a single day of peace.
Lin Qianqian could only nod upon hearing this: "Thank you, cousin-in-law."
Wen Jiayue left directly.
Back in the main courtyard, Shen Fuhan was lying in his bedroom with his arm over his eyes, it was unclear whether he was asleep or resting.
However, he seemed to have drunk quite a bit, as the room reeked of alcohol. Wen Jiayue frowned and opened the window.
Hearing the noise, Shen Fuhan looked at her: "Where did you go just now?"
Wen Jiayue explained, "My cousin Lin has arrived, and I'm arranging accommodations for her. How much wine did you drink today, Lord Marquis?"
His expression was relatively clear, but his face was slightly flushed, making it impossible to tell whether he was drunk or not.
"I don't know," Shen Fuhan rubbed his temples. "People kept offering me drinks, and I couldn't refuse."
Wen Jiayue urged him to take a bath: "You reek of alcohol, it's awful."
Shen Fuhan's expression remained unchanged as he nodded and said, "Could you help me up?"
Wen Jiayue didn't think much of it and reached out her hand to him.
The next instant, Shen Fuhan gripped her hand tightly, and the world spun around her as she fell onto Shen Fuhan.
Wen Jiayue panicked and tried to get up, but he held her waist tightly, preventing her from moving.
Shen Fuhan stroked her face and asked softly, "Do you dislike me?"
Wen Jiayue felt a chill run down her spine and replied, "Of course not, I was just saying it casually."
He asked calmly, "Is that so?"
Wen Jiayue nodded quickly.
"If that's the case, prove it to me."
Wen Jiayue was taken aback: "How do you prove it?"
Shen Fuhan placed his hand on the back of her neck and slowly pressed down, as if he wanted her to kiss him.
Wen Jiayue closed her eyes tightly, as if facing death, her eyelashes trembling slightly.
A deep, breathy sound came from beside my ear; it was him laughing.
She opened her eyes, completely bewildered, and looked into his handsome features.
The ice and snow melted from his usually cold face, and a hint of joy seemed to remain.
He said in a good mood, "I won't bother you anymore, I'm going to take a shower."