TFWYH – Chapter 274 Not an Accident

Wei Ziyan’s heart gradually sank to rock bottom.

Seeing Madam Wei head inside, she hurriedly followed after her. “Mother, how can Wan-niang be like this? It’s perfectly normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. Could it be that she plans to stop Young Master Yu from taking concubines in the future as well?”

“How would I know what that lowly commoner is thinking?” Madam Wei said impatiently. “Stop bothering me—I’m in a foul mood already!”

Wei Ziyan pressed her lips tightly together, a flash of viciousness passing through her eyes.

When she looked at Madam Wei again, her eyes reddened. “They’ve gone too far. You’re the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong’an—how can they treat you like this? No, I can’t swallow this insult. I must make them understand the consequences!”

Madam Wei snapped, “And how do you plan to do that?”

“Since they don’t know what’s good for them, there’s no need to be polite! It doesn’t matter if your daughter suffers some grievance, but daring to treat you this way—Mother—there’s no way I can endure it!” Wei Ziyan said through clenched teeth.

Madam Wei thought it over and felt the resentment was indeed hard to quell.

They were nothing more than common folk. Her willingness to elevate them was already giving them face.

Since they had no shame, it would be fine to teach them a lesson.

Madam Wei adjusted her hair bun and spoke coolly, “Don’t go too far. If it gets blown up, it won’t look good for anyone. As for your father, I’ll speak to him myself.”

“Rest assured, Mother. I know what to do.” Wei Ziyan lowered her gaze, her long lashes concealing the chill in her eyes.

Tang Wan—someone like you is hardly worthy of Young Master Yu.

I already gave you a chance. You were the one who didn’t know how to cherish it.

What comes next—don’t blame me.

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Weng City!

Not far from the capital, and with the prefectural examination underway, scholars from all regions had gathered here. The streets were bustling with people, lively and crowded.

Three days before the prefectural exam, Ling Yu finally arrived at his destination.

Before entering the city, he did not let Suxi and Yan Cheng follow him. Instead, he went alone to the inn rented by Qingshan Academy.

From far away, Su Yangyu, who was on the second floor of the inn, spotted him and waved. “Brother Ling, over here!”

Ling Yu looked up at him, smiled, and nodded, then entered the inn.

When he reached the second floor, it was very lively.

Zuixian Pavilion had branches all over the empire, and the one in Weng City was especially grand.

Those staying here were not only students from Qingshan Academy, but also from Yunhai Academy and many other academies.

At this moment, students from the various academies had gathered on the second floor, composing poetry and painting.

Su Yangyu had already been waiting by the staircase. As soon as Ling Yu came up, he said nothing and pulled him straight into the crowd.

“Make way, make way! The number one from Qingshan Academy is here—make way!”

Hearing this, everyone parted, and only then did Ling Yu see that a literary contest was underway in the middle of the crowd.

“Wu Haoyuan, look who’s here,” Su Yangyu sneered at a young man wearing the uniform of Yunhai Academy.

When the man saw Ling Yu, his expression changed. “Didn’t you break your leg?”

Ling Yu replied calmly, “It’s already healed.”

Wu Haoyuan’s face immediately turned alternately pale and flushed. A flash of resentment passed through his eyes, but he quickly forced a smile. “Then you’re truly blessed by fortune.”

Even that couldn’t cripple you!

Ling Yu raised his brows slightly. “What are you competing in?”

This time, before Wu Haoyuan could answer, Su Yangyu spoke up. “Couplets. This defeated opponent of yours has been feeling pretty smug since he thought you weren’t around!”

“Oh?” Ling Yu looked at Wu Haoyuan. “Brother Wu, it’s been a long time. How about we have a friendly match?”

“Uh… hehe… of course, of course. But I have urgent business to attend to, so I won’t accompany you today. Next time there’s a chance, I’ll definitely have to spar with Brother Ling!” Wu Haoyuan finished speaking and, without waiting for Ling Yu’s response, hurriedly squeezed through the crowd and slipped away.