The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Even Second Brother Feels that way about Her …_1

“Ruoruo, when a woman enters a man’s life and his gaze frequently rests on her, when he incessantly considers her in every action he takes, what do you think his feelings towards her would be?” asked Wei Jinyi.

“How would I know? I’m not a man. How could I possibly understand what a man thinks?” muttered Wei Ruo.

“Ruoruo, I have never been generous. I’ve never felt pity or made sacrifices for people who have nothing to do with me. Well, at least not before I met you.”

“That’s… unfair…” Wei Ruo turned away, avoiding the burning gaze of Wei Jinyi.

All she wanted was to reveal her thoughts to her brother and see him react–to witness him feel awkward, shy, and troubled, to hear him lecture her, and eventually to watch him get used to it…

She had not considered there could be another way of resolving things.

Her heart was beating fervently at that moment, and she could feel the warmth spreading through her body, her cheeks, her mind.

“I have nothing more to say.”

Wei Ruo abruptly turned around, leaving Wei Jinyi’s study with her flushed cheeks.

Upon reaching the door, Wei Ruo subconsciously placed her hand on her chest.

Her heart was pounding intensely there.

Could it be that her brother also…

Wei Ruo felt her face burning again. It had never been this way, not even when she was preparing to express her feelings to him.

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Wei Ruo left, only returning at lunchtime.

After arranging the dishes, Xiumei wheeled Wei Jinyi over to the dining table.

Wei Ruo took a glance at Wei Jinyi and then lowered her blushing face.

Xiumei noticed Wei Ruo’s odd behavior and worriedly asked, “Miss, are you feeling unwell?”

“I’m fine,” Wei Ruo quickly responded, then instinctively glanced towards Wei Jinyi again.

Hastily retracting her gaze, she shifted the conversation: “Meimei, how is Brother Xiaoyong doing?”

“He’s doing well! He didn’t get injured badly to begin with, just smeared a couple of whippings during the initial interrogation. Those are mere superficial wounds and he’s recovered well. He’s just been feeling a bit down these last couple of days, so he went out to turn tiles,” explained Xiumei.

“Turn tiles? I thought the Governor ordered him to return to the camp once he’s recovered?” Wei Ruo commented, somewhat irritated.

“He kept saying he wanted to do more for the Prince to lighten his own guilt. So he’s been flipping all the tiles on the rooftops of the Wang Residence, weeding the gardens, repainting the garden pavilions, even joining the road repair crew outside and mending roads for half the day…”

Xiumei listed all the miscellaneous tasks Xu Zhengyong had done in the past couple of days.

“There are people assigned to do these tasks. If I provide the food, why is he insisting on doing them? Quickly go and tell him to stop messing around,” Wei Ruo said, clearly irritated.

“No use, he doesn’t listen to me,” Xiumei pouted, refusing to go find Xu Zhengyong again.

“Then let…” Wei Ruo turned to look at Wei Jinyi.

“Let him come see me. I will talk to him.”

With one look, Wei Jinyi understood Wei Ruo’s intentions.

The solution to Xu Zhengyong’s problem lies with Wei Jinyi. It would be most effective if Wei Jinyi were to address it himself.

Upon hearing this, Xiumei immediately agreed to, “I’ll go call him right away!”

Wei Ruo added, “Just tell him I invited him for lunch.”

“Okay.”

After Xiumei left, only Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi remained in the room.

Wei Ruo instinctively glanced in Wei Jinyi’s direction, and to her surprise, Wei Jinyi was also looking at her.

Quickly averting her gaze, Wei Ruo pretended to be nonchalant and looked elsewhere.

Before long, Xu Zhengyong arrived.

Upon entering, he immediately bowed to Wei Jinyi, “Greetings to the Prince…”

As soon as his knee touched the ground, Wei Jinyi stopped him, “Stand up, let’s eat.”

Xu Zhengyong hesitated.

“This is a command.” Wei Jinyi added.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyong immediately got up and took a seat next to him.

Looking at Xu Zhengyong like this, Wei Ruo felt somewhat helpless. In the past, he wouldn’t behave like this. Even when he met Wei Jinyi and knew he was the prince, he was quite casual about it.

It was most likely the guilt in his heart that was making him act like this now.

“Let’s begin the meal, it was prepared by Ruoruo,” said Wei Jinyi.

“The dishes prepared by Ruoruo and Meimei are the tastiest,” Xu Zhengyong praised, then picked up his chopsticks, ready to start eating. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and stopped.

Then, Xu Zhengyong stole a glance at Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo.

“You are Ruoruo’s older brother, there is no need to be so formal,” Wei Jinyi said.

Xu Zhengyong thought for a moment, then continued with his meal.

After the four of them finished their lunch together, Xu Zhengyong got up to take his leave.

“Hold on.” Wei Jinyi stopped Xu Zhengyong.

“Does the Prince have any other commands?”

“What have you been busy with these days?” Wei Jinyi inquired.

“Nothing much, just some miscellaneous matters,” Xu Zhengyong didn’t dare to go into details.

“You hold the rank of a sixth-rank general, miscellaneous matters should not be your concern,” Wei Jinyi said.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Whether it’s my duty or not isn’t important, as long as I’m capable of doing it,” Xu Zhengyong responded.

“When are you planning to return to the camp?” Wei Jinyi asked.

“I’m not planning to return for now.”

“You have military orders to abide by, how can you simply choose not to return?”

“In a few days, I’ll resign from my military duties.”

“You mustn’t do anything rash.”

“I’m not being rash! A man should repay his debts of gratitude in this lifetime, talking about repaying in the next life is just nonsense!”

“Whom do you owe this debt of gratitude to?”

“To you, my Prince.”

“So, if I tell you to do something, you will do it?”

“Of course.”

“I wish for peace in our country, are you willing to be a general by my side?” Wei Jinyi said.

“Ah?” Xu Zhengyong looked at Wei Jinyi with a surprised expression.

“As the Prince of the Jiliao land, I hope for peace and prosperity for the people of Jiliao. The northern pass is the key to ensuring peace, are you willing to guard this pass for me, General Xu?”

“Of course, I am willing!”

“In that case, please go to guard the pass once your injuries have healed. That would be the best way for you to repay your debt of gratitude,” Wei Jinyi said.

Xu Zhengyong was stunned for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and replied decisively: “Understood! My Prince, I have been so foolish! I now know what I should do!”

“Hmm.”

“I’ll get ready and head back to the camp this afternoon!”

“Go on.”

Xu Zhengyong was a man of action. After bidding farewell to Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo, he hurriedly left.

Watching his resolute figure disappear into the distance, Xiumei couldn’t help but reveal a look of loss.

Then she turned to look at Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi and quietly said, “Miss, Prince, I’m going to pack Brother Xiaoyong’s luggage.”

“Hmm, go ahead.”

With Wei Ruo’s approval, Xiumei also left.

And then, only Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi were left in the room.

Wei Ruo looked at Wei Jinyi, only to find that he was also looking at her…