Chapter 599: First Chance (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Just as they were whispering to each other, a delicate shout came from ahead. “Sister Zeng, the butterfly is flying away!”
“I’ll do it, I’ll do it.” Miss Zeng, who was dressed in a bright red robe, jogged over with swaying footsteps. The ball fan in her hand slapped the colorful butterflies dancing in the air. Her figure was graceful.
“Miss Zeng, be careful not to bump into anyone,” another girl in a pink dress reminded her as they chased after her.
Miss Zeng looked at Gu Yanfei, Wei Jiaoniang, and the others. She covered her mouth with her hand and smiled gently.
“Eh? Isn’t this Second Lady Gu? It’s been a while.”
Miss Zeng pinched the round fan embroidered with butterflies in her hand. The mottled handle of the bamboo fan made her fingers look fair and slender.
She was smiling, but there was no humor in her dark brown eyes. They were even hostile.
Although they had met twice at the hunting ground and at the banquet, they parted on bad terms and didn’t have much of a relationship.
Beside her, Miss Tang, who was wearing a blue dress, continued, “Second Lady Gu, Miss Wei, and Miss Lu, why are you here? Aren’t you going to play with everyone?”
Wei Jiaoniang looked up and rolled her eyes angrily.
They were talking here for no reason, but they were interrupted for no reason. These girls from aristocratic families really didn’t know how to read the mood.
“It’s none of your business!” Wei Jiaoniang wouldn’t treat others nicely if she was unhappy. She disregarded Miss Zeng and used extremely rude words.
“Wei Jiaoniang!” Miss Zeng said angrily.
Aristocratic families have always been particular about etiquette, rules, manners, and words. They had never heard such vulgar words. For a moment, they were at a loss for words. Their three well-made faces instantly turned red with embarrassment and anger.
Seeing this, Wei Jiaoniang felt happy. The corners of her lips curled up happily. “Go wherever you need to go. Why are you interfering in other people’s business?”
“If you have time to criticize others, you might as well worry about yourself!”
“…” Miss Zeng tightened her grip on the handle of the bamboo fan, her eyes flickering.
After a while, her gaze slowly moved from Wei Jiaoniang to Lu Qin. She smiled gently and greeted her considerately, “Third Miss Lu, I heard that you were sick a while ago. Are you feeling much better now?”
One shouldn’t hit a smiling person. Lu Qin replied politely, “Thank you for your concern. I’m fine.”
Miss Zeng pursed her lips and smiled slightly. She said, “Miss Lu, you’ve just recovered from your illness. You still have to rest more. Don’t tire yourself out.”
“I’ll be careful…” Lu Qin said dryly. Her arms hidden in her sleeves were covered in goosebumps, and she felt that something was wrong.
At this moment, Fan Mushuang, who had played a round of wooden shooting, returned and happened to hear this conversation. He exchanged a look with Wei Jiaoniang in surprise.
These girls from aristocratic families usually spoke sarcastically. Why did Zeng Ya change her temper today and speak human language?!
Zeng Ya’s smile didn’t change. She sized up Lu Qin and praised her, saying, “Your clothes are the work of the Jin family’s embroidery workshop, right? Her family’s peony embroidery is indeed superb, but these clothes…”
She paused and seemed to be a little hesitant, but in the end, she advised gently, “Third Miss Lu, I heard that you’re engaged to Young Master Hua. You’re considered half a member of the Hua family. Sigh, now that Young Master Hua has passed away, why are you still wearing red and green?”
“Could it be… Sigh, a woman should still be chaste and follow her heart to the end.”
Zeng Ya shook her head gently, disapproval written all over her face.
Although she didn’t say it directly, her meaning was very clear. Since Lu Qin was engaged to Young Master Hua, even if her fiance was dead, she should protect him.
As expected, the fox may grow gray, but never good! Fan Mushuang’s lips curled into a cold smile. Just as she was about to speak, Lu Qin quickly grabbed her wrist.
Lu Qin raised her chin slightly and said with a smile, “Zeng Ya, do you think this marriage is good?”
Zeng Ya couldn’t help but frown. “When did I say…”
Lu Qin interrupted her directly. “Then marry him.”
“Lu Qin, what nonsense are you talking about?!” Zeng Ya’s face turned red again and she said angrily, “You’re the one who’s engaged to the Hua family, not…” l!
Zeng Ya couldn’t even say the last word. She felt that once she said it, she wouldn’t be innocent.
“Heh, you also know that it’s an ‘engagement’!” Lu Qin crossed her arms and looked calm. Her eyes were clear. “The Hua family only made a betrothal, and I’ve never married into the family.. Even Emperor Taizu said that if it’s not appropriate, regardless of whether it’s before or after the marriage, it’s better to cut ties than to let irrelevant people like you worry!”