Chapter 117
Jiang Pengji nodded to confirm his guess . "Father said the Wei's want Jing'er to marry Wuma Jun… Frankly, she will not be happy, and that's not what I want to see . "
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Jiang Pengji's patience and love for cute girls made her concerned about Wei Jingxian's happiness . Although Jiang Pengji had only met her twice, Liu Lanting treated her like a sister .
Feng Jin was silent for a moment . He did not like Wuma Jun either, but he did not think that badly of him .
"What has Zhengze done? You seem to dislike him strongly . "
"As if you appreciate him much . " Jiang Pengji rolled her eyes . "Jing'er is like my sister . If you were me, would you want her to marry a guy like him?"
Feng Jin smiled . "You have a sharp eye . Not many can tell I dislike him, not even Wuma Jun . Still, what makes you think I'm an ideal match for the Wei lady?"
"I know little about people in Dongqing, but I can tell you're a popular choice among families . " Jiang Pengji meant what she said . "Still, you are right . These are but my thoughts . It all depends on your parents, and it's no use for me to think too much here . "
Feng Jin simply returned a smile .
It was understandable for Jiang Pengji to mention that, for many of his schoolmates had recommended their sisters to him before, although he had rejected them all .
He would not form his family before finding his position in the court and in the world .
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She may be worried about Wei Jingxian because of their friendship, but since the ladies' parents were still alive and healthy, she had no say over the matter .
Feng Jin turned to the side and recollected the few memories he had about Wei Jingxian . That was a clever girl .
The one sitting next to him, however, was the cleverest he had ever encountered .
It was a pity that Officer Liu had not the slightest intention of revealing her identity to the public . Yet, the name of Liu Xi would be ruined once people knew she was a female .
He consoled his friend . "Let things take their course . "
"That's all I can do . "
Jiang Pengji hated Feng Jin's reply but understood that it would be unrealistic to demand women in the world to depend upon themselves . However, there were not many reliable men in ancient times .
Everything about the era annoyed her––especially the inferiority of females .
They continued their chat for some time before the carriage arrived at Yingchun Mansion . Instead of the Liu's or Feng Jin's accommodations, they decided to return there first .
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It was the middle of the night, but the roads were so bright that the people moving under candlelight appeared somehow unreal .
When the two re-entered the room, Liu She was reading attentively at the table . Girls were singing tenderly in the background .
Sitting next to him was Wuma Jun, whose delighted expressions showed how encouraged he was by his interaction with Liu She before their return .
"At last you come back . " Liu She closed his book and looked up at Jiang Pengji . "How's that?"
"Not bad . "
Their strange conversation almost wiped away the smile on Wuma Jun's face . How would there be a father who cared so much about his son's experience in brothels?
It may also affirm the rumors about Liu She's close relationship with his legitimate son . Wuma Jun became interested in befriending Jiang Pengji .
Feng Jin was relieved that Liu She asked nothing about them being missing, since his friend would make him the scapegoat without hesitation .
"Let's go home, then . " Liu She stood up, his eyes moving from Jiang Pengji to Feng Jin . He frowned . "If you're coming for some music next time, remember to tell your mother beforehand . "
Jiang Pengji answered yes .
On the other side of her, Feng Jin could feel Liu She becoming more distant . Was he overthinking?
Wuma Jun refrained himself from asking them to stay, for it would be ridiculous in such a place . So he saw the two leave and got into their carriage .
"Huaiyu, you're really close to Officer Liu's son . "
"I only wish I could meet him earlier . " Feng Jin smiled . "It's quite late, so I'm leaving too . Are you staying here?"
Wuma Jun shook his head . He had come for fun, but he was then distracted by Liu She . As Liu She returned home and his interest in Chun'er and Xia'er was gone, he decided he would rather rest . "I'll leave with you . "
In the carriage, Liu She continued reading, but Jiang Pengji could tell he was simply attempting to hide his restlessness .
"Father, you may ask me anything you want . " She grabbed a handful of snacks from a casket in the carriage and threw them into her mouth . "You've carried a question ever since I returned . It must be related to me . "
As she said it, there was no point in pretending further . He looked at her clothes, perplexed, and asked carefully, "Well, you and Feng Huaiyu?"
"…We're friends . Why?" She thought it was obvious that Feng Jin treated her like a brother and that she viewed him as a sister .
"But you…" Liu She's brow knitted even more tightly . He wished the two had swapped their genders, so then he could ask, "Have you two done some naughty things?"
But he was too embarrassed to say it in front of a daughter .
Still, he underestimated Jiang Pengji, who immediately understood after seeing the dust and crumbled wall paint on her clothes .
"I didn't press Feng Jin against the wall," she explained matter-of-factly .
"…" He wished she had kept quiet . He became even more concerned than before .