bookcurios Chapter 10 Vicious Fake Gold 9
Chapter 10 Vicious Fake Gold 9
Gu Ye followed their gaze and saw Ji Qingwei, who was calm and composed. She had delicate features and her eyes were extremely calm yet revealed a hint of liveliness.
It was the woman who had been hiding him!
Gu Ye's brows furrowed, a fleeting hint of unease passing through them, but he spoke expressionlessly: "In that case, let's take a look."
As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Qingyu again, and was somewhat disappointed to see that she did not react.
Isn't he attractive enough?
This thought flashed through his mind, and he strode to the table. Looking down, even the usually nonchalant Gu Ye couldn't help but take it seriously.
He examined it carefully for a long time, and finally looked up at Ji Qingwei, his deep eyes filled with a hint of appreciation, "Did you write this?"
Ji Qingwei nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly, showing no pride or anything else, as if it were just an ordinary, everyday matter.
"You specifically studied this?" Gu Ye raised an eyebrow, showing some interest.
As far as he knew, there were no more than three women who wrote calligraphy so well these days, and the best of them was the daughter of the Grand Tutor, who had been influenced by calligraphy since childhood and had a scholarly air about her.
The woman in front of him should be a member of the Ji family. Recalling the recent rumors about the Ji family's "real and fake heiress," Gu Ye suspected that the woman in front of him was the fake heiress.
Otherwise, how could a girl from the countryside possess such exquisite calligraphy skills?
and so--
Ji Qingwei was his previously unknown cousin?
"You are... from the Ji family?" Gu Ye asked tentatively. In fact, the Empress had always forbidden Gu Ye from having much contact with the Ji family, and he was too lazy to inquire further, having never met any members of the Ji family.
It's all just a coincidence today.
"I am Ji Qingwei, the daughter of the Ji family."
Ji Qingwei answered slowly, which stunned Gu Ye. After a moment of realization, he understood.
So the person in front of me is actually a real heiress?
The daughter's calligraphy is so good?!
For a moment, Gu Ye's impression of Ji Qingwei improved a bit. Although the latter kept blocking his view of the beauty, she was indeed a remarkable woman.
Thinking this, he subconsciously looked at Qingyu again, only to be met with a pair of bright, clear eyes that sparkled in his heart.
The next second, Qingyu let out a soft hum and said, "My dear cousin, the Crown Prince, you're really ignoring me!"
Qingyu spoke in a coquettish tone, and deliberately got up and went to Gu Ye's side.
She was already beautiful and alluring, and her behavior did not arouse jealousy among the others present. Instead, they couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration and envy.
I envy Gu Ye.
Gu Ye's ears turned bright red. It was the first time he had met his former cousin, and he felt a little embarrassed and shy. However, his body betrayed him by moving to the side a little closer to Qingyu.
The closer you get, the more you can smell that faint, sweet fragrance of a young woman.
Gu Ye used to be unimpressed by such coquettish behavior; in contrast, he used to appreciate Ji Qingwei's composure and restraint.
But now, he vaguely understands why the ancients said that even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman.
"Qingyu, there's a difference between men and women, it's best to keep some distance." Ji Qingwei suddenly spoke up, and stepped in front of Qingyu to prevent her from getting too close.
Qingyu was surprised by Ji Qingwei's words. Her smile froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and glared at Ji Qingwei.
He muttered, "Mind your own business."
Ji Qingwei's brows furrowed, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, as she desperately suppressed her inner rage.
But a fierce glint still surfaced in his eyes, directed at Gu Ye and the others.
She really hated these people; they kept getting close to Qingyu! Wasn't the dream supposed to be about her? Why did they have to mess with Qingyu?!
Ji Qingwei will not allow it!
“Cousin is right, Qingyu was being presumptuous. But cousin, do you think this hair ornament I’m wearing today looks good?” Qingyu continued, turning her head to wink at Gu Ye.
Her eyes were captivating, like those of a bewitching enchantress, and the crimson at the corners of her eyes added to her allure, making her exceptionally beautiful.
Gu Ye's throat tightened at the sight of it. He glanced at the hairpin with some panic and said hastily, "It's beautiful."
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze quickly shifted away, trying to divert attention, and landed on Ji Qingwei. "Miss Ji's calligraphy is quite good. May I ask where you studied under?"
This action angered Qingyu, who immediately looked at Gu Ye with teary eyes, her eyes brimming with tears, and asked pitifully, "Cousin, do you... not like me?"
Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, glistening and translucent. Accompanied by soft sobs, the tears flowed slowly down her cheeks, making one want to wipe them away.
Gu Ye panicked instantly. Before he could react, Nan Zhuer, Zhang Yuting, and the others went up to comfort him.
The two were frantic, and seeing the beautiful girl crying made them even more uncomfortable. They could only coax her softly, "Qingyu~ don't cry, it breaks my heart~"
"That's right, that's right, we like you, we like you the most~"
The other young ladies stepped forward to comfort her, one after another, making Qingyu feel very happy inside, but her face still looked worried.
Ji Qingwei stepped forward immediately, but when she met Qingyu's disgusted gaze, she froze on the spot, not daring to touch the latter.
My chest feels numb and painful...
The gathering turned into a farce. In the end, Qingyu stopped talking to Gu Ye. As if she was angry, she turned her head away and ignored Gu Ye, then angrily got into the carriage to go back.
Ji Qingwei continued to follow silently behind, without saying a word.
Just by looking at the painting, one could tell that the young lady was in a bad mood, and the fierceness in her eyes was frightening.
She dared not approach to offer advice, but instead considered that she might have time to get in touch with Fuqin and gather intelligence on the enemy's inner circle for her mistress...
The carriage slowly made its way home. Qingyu returned to the courtyard with a stern face. She didn't give Ji Qingbao a friendly look when she met her on the way, which startled Ji Qingbao, who was afraid that she had offended this young lady.
Heaven knows what Ji's mother is thinking. Lately, she's been constantly reminding Ji Qingbao to treat Qingyu well and not to upset anyone...
Seriously, Ji Qingbao suspects he's not her biological son!
Ji Qingbao, seething with resentment but daring not to speak out, turned her head and saw Ji Qingwei arriving later. Her eyes lit up, and she eagerly approached her, calling out, "Sister~"
Ji Qingwei's expression changed slightly, but softened considerably. She forced a smile and asked, "Is the academy dismissed?"
At this time, Ji Qingbao usually just returned from the academy. Ji Qingwei has been very busy lately and hasn't spent much time with her younger brother. She didn't expect to run into him this time.
"Sister, did you go shopping?" Ji Qingbao approached with a grin, then noticed Ji Qingwei's empty hands and scratched her head in confusion. "Didn't you buy anything?"
Ji Qingwei couldn't help but chuckle, pursing her lips and shaking her head with a slight smile. She didn't mention attending the party, but instead changed the subject, "You came back from your mother's?"
Ji Qingbao nodded, then glanced around furtively and complained in a low voice, "Mother checks my homework every day, and I have to practice calligraphy later... Sister, the Lantern Festival is in a couple of days, can you talk to Mother and ask if we can go out and play together?"
He looked at Ji Qingwei with expectant eyes, like a little puppy, which cheered Ji Qingwei up quite a bit. She couldn't help but smile and ask, "Why don't you talk to Mother yourself? Or ask your older brother?"