Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 145: So Dumb, Yet Thought He Was Clever

Chapter 145: Chapter 145: So Dumb, Yet Thought He Was Clever

The next morning.

"I have prepared quite a lot of silver this time." Xue Shuyue flaunted the bulging money bag in front of Zhang Su.

"As agreed, you have to accompany me there."

Zhang Su originally planned to embroider a wedding dress, but ultimately she couldn’t refuse Xue Shuyue, and she tactfully said, "I think you might want to reconsider."

"It’s you who should reconsider. Just wait and see, you will regret if you don’t buy it."

As soon as the two left West Garden, they bumped into Shen Hua.

Xue Shuyue’s smile gradually faded. She turned her face away and remained silent.

Zhang Su gently tugged at her and then awkwardly smiled lightly: "Miss Shen."

Shen Hua glanced casually at the money bag in Xue Shuyue’s hand and her lips curled into a sarcastic smile.

"What are you laughing at?" Xue Shuyue felt uncomfortable.

"Laughing at how likable Lady Xue is."

Xue Shuyue: ?

I was ready to argue with you, and you compliment me?

This remark left Xue Shuyue stunned for a moment, and she stared at Shen Hua weirdly for a long while, losing her previous sharpness.

After all, Shen Hua finally said something pleasant to hear.

"Don’t think that by saying this, I will forgive you."

She smiled joyfully.

"I know, you’re also lonely in the Marquis Mansion, Madam, Young Madam, although they cherish you, are still elders and not good for confiding in. You’re now lowering your stance, trying to get closer to us, which is only too normal."

Xue Shuyue’s annoyance dissipated, and she graciously said: "Alright, I’ll consider it."

Shen Hua listened quietly, and then spoke solemnly.

"Lady Xue might have misunderstood. I mean—"

"If I were the Shopkeeper of Juchao Pavilion, I would also like a simpleton like Lady Xue who is eager to give away her silver."

Leaving this statement behind, she smiled ambiguously and turned to leave.

Xue Shuyue: "..."

She watched the woman’s slowly moving figure from behind, nearly tearing the handkerchief in her hand from anger.

"She called me simple-minded?"

Zhang Su: "This..."

"I thought about it, and I really can’t swallow this indignity."

Xue Shuyue’s emotions fluctuated wildly, unable to settle down.

"Wait! I’m going back to bring all my possessions! Isn’t she just upset that I’m buying embroidery? Well, I’ll buy more, just to infuriate her."

But Shen Hua didn’t hear the noise behind her.

Yicui: "Madam, why must you always be upset with her?"

Shen Hua turned her head: "Don’t you think it’s funny each time she suffers a loss?"

"Just foolish, yet thinks she’s so clever."

She had already had people inquire; the cousin living in the Marquis Mansion receives a monthly salary, and for each season, Qiao Si even prepares several new outfits for everyone. On festivals, there are even gifts from the elders.

It can be said to be quite generous.

Xue Shuyue’s look isn’t as good as Wu Shaoyin, but she knows how to manage affairs. Although she fled to this place, she also had several shops left by the Xue Family under her management, and over the years, she has also saved some silver.

This is also the reason she can currently stand in opposition to Wu Shaoyin.

She had said what needed to be said; if Xue Shuyue acts willfully, it’s not her fault.

"Calling her simple-minded, and she dares to be mad at me."

"The last woman who talked to me like this was Lady Zheng, and I must say, I kind of miss that time."

Yicui laughed lightly.

Shen Hua: "By the time I arrived in Shengjing, the Zheng Family had already arranged for her to be matched with someone. I wonder which unfortunate man will be harmed by her."

Upon leaving the Marquis Mansion, Shen Hua boarded a carriage.

All the way headed towards the Juchao Pavilion.

However, the Juchao Pavilion was crowded at this moment. Not to mention how tightly packed it was inside, even the surrounding area was quite congested.

This made Shen Hua, who could not squeeze in, very displeased.

"Go and find out, it’s not necessary for Juchao Pavilion to release a bit of news just to have people crammed inside and out."

"Yes."

Of course, there were others who looked even worse than her.

"Stay away from me, you, a concubine daughter just——"

The voice paused, and Wei Yingying’s complexion turned ugly. But beside her, Wei Zhuzhu was all smiles.

"Sister, you’ve forgotten again. Father has already decided to register me under Madam’s name."

Wei Zhuzhu was cheerful as she encountered a happy occasion.

"As for me, I now have the status of a legitimate daughter."

She said so intentionally before so many people, just to embarrass Wei Yingying.

Disgust and desolation flashed in Wei Yingying’s eyes. The matter concerning Wei Zhuzhu was the biggest blow for her.

One could discern the intentions Father was harboring.

Being abandoned, naturally he needed to promote a daughter who could bring in connections for a high-status marriage.

This matter, not only she opposed it vehemently, but even Mama went back to her maternal home to ask her grandfather to take charge. But to what avail?

—How could he humiliate you like this? A concubine daughter is reaching for the sky! She, worth sitting and rising alongside Yingying?

These were the initial words of her grandfather.

Latterly, Father followed to the maternal home, and no one knows what benefits he offered to grandfather, but his reaction changed on the spot.

He reversed his previous stance and said.

—Your son-in-law is capable, registering her under your name means she is your daughter, if you treat her well, why worry that she won’t be filial? Yingying is now promised to the Third Prince, and it seems that the Wei Family will have to maintain another son-in-law. If Zhuzhu marries well, she might even be of great help to her sister in the future.

How ironic.

Wei Zhuzhu, dressed in newly tailored clothes and wearing new jewelry, said: "This is Daddy’s decision; he also ordered sister to accompany me to Juchao Pavilion. Are you not happy, sister? If you are angry, vent it on me, but don’t make a fuss in front of Daddy."

As soon as the voice fell, laughter could be heard not far away.

Shen Hua approached.

"Even if you have the status of a legitimate daughter, it does not cover up your petty bourgeoisie quality."

"Haven’t you heard that Miss Wei doesn’t care for you? People of her status despise those insignificant items in Juchao Pavilion, unlike you, always eagerly grasping for bargains."

She lifted her chin, looking at Wei Yingying.

"Why are you still standing dumbfounded, everyone is speaking out, channel your anger at her, why not fulfill her repeatedly expressed desire for filial piety?"

Wei Yingying understood.

Encouraged by Shen Hua, she walked a few steps closer to Wei Zhuzhu, towards that face.

With a ’slap,’ a crisp sound echoed in the ear.

"Are you crazy!" Wei Zhuzhu, with a slapped mark on her face, was completely upset.

"That’s not right to say." Shen Hua looked at her reproachfully.

"It’s not good to speak nicely anymore? Just recently you spoke otherwise; why aren’t you happy now? So many people are watching, perhaps you’re still thinking about denying it?"

The commoners who couldn’t squeeze into Juchao Pavilion also gathered around.

—Yes, I heard you say it with my own ears.

—I heard it too.

Wei Zhuzhu covered her face: ...

Meanwhile, the woman opposite was very arrogant.

"Don’t think that having a legitimate identity makes you superior, no matter how noble you are, are you nobler than the Imperial Family?"

"Fool."

"Even if Wei Yingying has many faults, once she becomes the consort of the Third Prince, you still have to bow and scrape before her. According to etiquette, even the Minister of Ministry of Industry must greet her. You understand?"

Wei Yingying regained her confidence, straightening herself.

Just then, Shen Hua looked at her puzzled.

"Why hasn’t she left yet?"

Wei Yingying: "There are too many people gathered around; she probably can’t squeeze through."

Shen Hua thoughtfully: "I see."

"She surely wants you to slap her again, to even it out on both sides."