The two looked in that direction, and they were both stunned for a moment.
Chu Fengqing smiled at them, his eyes like a pool of clear water, gently drawing everyone’s attention away. However, when looking directly at her, one could not help but feel ashamed, as if they would always be outshined if standing next to “her.”
Chu Fengqing nodded politely at them. The maid, Xiao Huan, pursed her lips, no longer daring to be so arrogant, and retreated behind Ji Yulan.
Chu Fengqing was really not used to this kind of occasion. He had never received a female guest before and had no idea what to say or do. He walked to the main seat, sat down, and asked Ji Yulan to sit down as well.
The maid brought tea, and the two of them were silent. Chu Fengqing took a sip of tea, lowered his eyes to glance at Ji Yulan, and frowned slightly. Why did this person come to the Ji Mansion to look for him and didn’t say anything? What was she looking for him for?
He seldom entertained guests at home. He was a quiet person by nature. His parents did not ask him to seek fame and fortune. They only hoped that he would take good care of himself, so they did not force him. Over time, he even forgot how to entertain guests. Those who came to his house were always those with urgent matters or a few good friends. They were always straightforward and would talk about things directly. They would not sit for a long time without saying a word like this person.
Chu Fengqing thought for a moment. Usually, people like this have unspeakable secrets…
Could it be that she is here to take advantage of the situation?
But the money in the Ji Mansion was not under his control, and he also did not have the key to the vault, so it was useless to look for him.
Chu Fengqing glanced at Steward Mo and thought, Why don’t you guys chat? He hasn’t recovered from the cold he caught yesterday, and it’s too cold outside, so he just wants to go back to the bedroom.
Fortunately, Ji Yulan spoke up in time. She bowed to Chu Fengqing and said, “I didn’t know that Young Lady Chu was here, so I haven’t come to visit. It’s Yulan’s fault, but my cousin is also wrong. He didn’t tell me in advance. Maybe he was afraid that I would be angry. Please don’t blame me, Young Lady Chu.”
Chu Fengqing lowered his eyes lazily and said, “No problem.”
Ji Yulan paused, glanced at Chu Fengqing, a trace of doubt flashed across her eyes, and continued, “Young Lady Chu, how did you and my cousin know each other?”
“Oh, sorry, I forgot that you had never met before the wedding. I heard that my cousin didn’t go to pick up the bride on the wedding day, and you two didn’t even worship heaven and earth?” She covered her lips with a handkerchief, looking very embarrassed. “Young Lady Chu, please don’t blame my cousin. My cousin and I grew up together, and I know him best. He just acted like this because he was too busy with official duties.”
Chu Fengqing: “No, it saves trouble.” He really hoped that he would not come back.
Ji Yulan: “……”
The maid, Xiao Huan, spoke up, “Young Lady, you can’t say it like that either. This is indeed Young Master’s fault. How could he forget such an important matter as worshipping heaven and earth? Most likely, he didn’t take it to heart. But this also depends on the person. I remember once it snowed heavily and Young Master was busy on a business trip, but Young Lady had made an appointment with him to go appreciate flowers that day. He said he would take a leave and really did, and he spent several hours admiring flowers with the Young Lady in the snow. He even sent Young Lady home before he went on with his business too.”
Ji Yulan waited until she finished speaking before she stopped her, “Xiao Huan, don’t talk nonsense. It would be bad if Young Lady Chu misunderstood.”
Chu Feng coldly met Ji Yulan’s eyes. He was stunned. Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? They had said so much that it seemed that he had to reply with a few words to be polite, so he said, “It’s a bit cold to appreciate flowers in the snow. It’s still better in spring.”
Xiao Huan and Ji Yulan: “……”
Is this the point?! Shouldn’t the point be how good the Young Master is to the Young Lady, and that they have been childhood sweethearts?! Shouldn’t Third Young Lady Chu be angry and slanderous? Why does she feel that this Young Lady Chu is a little dull? Or is her level too high?
Steward Mo lowered his head, the corners of his lips slightly raised, and he almost laughed out loud.
Xiao Huan suddenly saw the clothes Chu Fengqing was wearing, her eyes rolled around, and she said, “Young Lady Chu, your clothes are really beautiful. Where did you get them made?”
Chu Fengqing looked down at this plain “wedding dress.” Did it look good? He really didn’t know where it was made. It seemed to be prepared by the Ji Mansion, so he said, “I don’t know. It was prepared by your cousin. You can ask him or Steward Mo.”
Xiao Huan smiled awkwardly, “No wonder.”
Ji Yulan looked at his clothes. His undergarment was obviously ill-fitting. A small part of the sleeves showed through and covered half of his hands. The collar was also a little loose. She remembered that all the members of the Chu family had been dismissed from their posts. This was not a new thing in the capital. Everyone knew about it. She thought for a while and said, “Young Lady Chu, I still have some clothes at home. They are all new winter clothes that I have never worn. Some of them were made too big when they were rushed. I think they fit you perfectly. If you don’t mind, I will ask the maid to bring them to you later.”
Chu Fengqing saw her staring at his sleeves and knew that she had misunderstood. He thought that this cousin was a good person, but he absolutely could not accept such a personal item as a woman’s clothes. So he said truthfully, “Thank you for your kindness, Lady Cousin, but the clothes here are not mine, they belong to Ji Yujin.”
“Uh…” Ji Yulan tightened her hand around the handkerchief and asked with difficulty, “Why are you wearing my cousin’s clothes?”
It is even an undergarment as well… this is something personal.
Chu Fengqing said nonchalantly, “He asked me to wear it.”
