Several people were kneeling or standing in the courtyard, momentarily at a loss for words. Xi Zhao Ting had originally come to check the book, but Tai Qing’s remark annoyed him. However, seeing Weilin Xia standing with her head lowered made him feel balanced. He was there for a friend’s drama, while she was watching her brother’s, which felt even more excessive. Only Wei Feng Zhi, with a slight smile, thought, “Naughty girl, since you’re not kind, I won’t be righteous. Let’s see how I tear off your mask and expose your true self.”
Just as everyone remained silent, the Princess of Yan called out in relief, “Master Wei, you’re here.”
Weilin Xia and Xi Zhao Ting both sighed, while Wei Feng Zhi looked pitiful.
“Feng Zhi, get up,” Master Wei said heavily, telling his son to rise and ordering the maid to burn the books and dispose of them. Seeing the situation, Xi Zhao Ting and the Princess of Yan quickly found an excuse to leave.
A distance from the courtyard gate, the Princess of Yan commented, “Wei Feng Zhi is really bad, and Weilin Xia didn’t even help him.”
Xi Zhao Ting heard but did not respond, thinking Weilin Xia must be seeking revenge for having to kneel last time. Her fake tone was cloying.
“What a pity it was all burned, I wonder what book it was!” the Princess of Yan said. Xi Zhao Ting was also curious but more interested in asking Wei Feng Zhi later if Weilin Xia could really imitate his writing so well that even Master Wei couldn’t tell.
“Let fate decide,” Wei Linxia said before putting on her shoes and leaving.
She was surprised to find Xi Linxuan so diligent; she thought he would still be sleeping. Entering, she apologized: “My mother has been ill, and my brother’s mistake yesterday caused my father to ask me to watch over things, so I couldn’t come. Please forgive me, Your Highness.”
Xi Linxuan didn’t turn back, still inserting needles into a wax figure’s leg. “Sit,” he instructed.
Wei Linxia walked to his side and saw countless needles already inserted. Thinking to praise him, she said: “Your Highness is very diligent today.”
