Chapter 301: The Evil Female Supporting Character in a Country Where Women Dominate
Chapter 301: The Evil Female Supporting Character in a Country Where Women Dominate
The day before the imperial examination, Luo Chen brought a fine fox fur coat and writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.
She had originally planned to bring some homemade pastries, but when she thought that Gongsun Xiaoxing had already given them to her, she decided not to do so.
After arriving at the inn, he saw Gongsun Xiaoxing was already there. The two were talking. Luo Chen immediately sat over and said, "Mr. Gongsun, you're here so early."
"Greetings, Lady Du." Gongsun Xiaoxing immediately stood up and saluted.
Du Yunying quickly stood up and saluted: "Meet the lady."
"Sister Du, you're welcome. You saved me, so we are sisters. Come and see what I brought you."
Luo Chen took out the bag and put it on the table, untied it, took out the fox fur and handed it to Du Yunying.
"Come on, try it on and see if there's anything that doesn't fit. I'll have someone alter it so you can wear it tomorrow."
Du Yunying quickly declined: "No, no, no, I can't accept it. What happened yesterday was just a piece of cake. Don't take it to heart, my lady. Take these things back quickly."
Luo Chen didn't let her refuse. He directly held Du Yunying's arm and put the fox fur on her.
"Oh, don't refuse. I haven't worn this fox fur before. It's not dirty."
Du Yunying quickly stood up and explained: "That's not what I meant. I really can't accept such a valuable thing."
Take off the fox fur and return it to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen looked at her speechlessly, wondering if she had to be so upright. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed Gongsun Xiaoxing seemed to be enjoying the show.
He rolled his eyes, pointed at the dry food on the table and asked, "Is this what Master Gongsun sent?"
Gongsun Xiaoxing nodded and said, "Yes."
"Did she accept it?"
"I received it."
Luo Chen asked indignantly: "Then why did you accept his but not mine? Is it because he is good-looking?"
Du Yunying quickly glanced at Gongsun Xiaoxing and said in panic, "My lady, don't talk nonsense."
Luo Chen looked back and forth between the two of them. Gongsun Xiaoxing also lowered his head shyly, feeling a little uncomfortable. Was the relationship developing so quickly?
In the previous life, Du Yunying was interested in him only after they both saw through the original owner's evil schemes. She thought she would get several assists in this life, but she didn't expect that.
"You called me Luo Chen, how could I say nonsense? You just accepted his things but not mine. Am I wrong?"
"This, this is different. What Gongsun sent is..."
Luo Chen interrupted her: "What's the difference? They're both delivering gifts."
She picked up a piece of rice cake on the table and said to Du Yunying: "He gave me food and I gave me clothes, isn't it just right? What's the difference? It's just that..."
Luo Chen looked carefully at the pastry in his hand, and then made an understanding expression.
"Oh, but the food is made by the beautiful lady herself, and my clothes are made by my embroiderer before."
Gongsun Xiaoxing blushed immediately: "Ms. Du, what are you talking about? This cake was made by my kitchen."
Du Yunying glanced at Gongsun Xiaoxing in surprise, then quickly looked away.
Luo Chen sat down and said, "Impossible, this is obviously made by a novice. The cakes made by us officials are all soft and sweet.
It looks good. Yours is obviously made by a novice. You can see that the edges are cut crookedly. "
Gongsun Xiaoxing's face turned even redder, and then he stood up in panic: "It's getting late, I should go back, Miss Du, I wish you success in the imperial examination, goodbye."
Du Yunying stood up and walked them out. When she turned around, she saw Luo Chen looking at her with a smirk on his face.
Du Yunying said angrily: "You speak without restraint and make people angry."
"How could I be the one who got angry and ran away? It was obviously because I was shy, right, Miss Du?"
Luo Chen put down the cake in his hand and pushed the bundle to her: "You must accept it, this can keep you warm, it is warmer than your cotton-padded jacket and can be used as a cloak.
You can use it as a blanket at night, and Mr. Gongsun is waiting for you to pass the imperial examination and marry him."
"Daughter, please be careful with your words. Don't say anything careless. If you ruin the reputation of this young master, it will be a sin for you and me."
"Sister Du, call me Luo Chen, I'm telling you the truth, I know that the Shangshu Mansion is looking for you outside.
What you mean is self-evident. Could it be that you, sister, look down on bastards?" She poured herself a cup of tea and looked at Du Yunying with squinted eyes.
Du Yunying didn't know this: "What are you talking about? No way, I'm just a peasant girl, how could the Shangshu Mansion be interested in me?"
"Otherwise, people would say they wish you success in the imperial examination." Luo Chen said, "Besides, we rescued him on the street before because his carriage broke down, so he had no choice but to show up.
He also sat with us two women in the restaurant for nearly an hour and was seen by so many people.
Families that are more particular would not even consider him, and he is a bastard, so it would be difficult for him to get married. "
Du Yunying didn't expect that the rules in these dignitaries' homes were so strict.
Thinking of that person's watery eyes, Du Yunying suppressed the throbbing in her heart.
He asked calmly, “Luo Chen, Master Gongsun was with the two of us that day.
Why would they choose a poor scholar like me over you, the daughter of the Duke of Jin?"
"You also said that I am the heir of the Jin Guogong Mansion. If he is a legitimate son, then it is barely acceptable.
But he is a bastard, and my family will not let me marry a bastard.
And even if he really wants to enter my house, he can only be a servant. Look at his food, clothing and other expenses. Although he is a concubine's son, he is also a favored one.
How could you possibly give it to me as a servant?
And, that is, hehe, my reputation is not very good, so, hehehe."
Du Yunying had heard of the title of the daughter of Duke Jin during the few days she had been here, and she looked a little silly.
But in fact, for people with good character, it feels like what you hear is not as good as what you see.
"Come on, I'm leaving first and won't disturb you from studying. I'll celebrate for you after you finish the exam." Luo Chen stood up and left.
Du Yunying wanted to say something, but Luo Chen walked away quickly.
While walking on the street, she suddenly heard someone calling her.
"Daughter Du, Daughter Du." Wang Qi ran over. "Daughter Du, has she been locked up at home by Duke Jin these days? Why don't you come out to play with the sisters?"
Luo Chen looked at the villain in front of him. The original owner's eating, drinking, whoring and gambling were all due to this person. He was the eldest daughter of the Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Revenue and the man of the Fifth Princess.
It was she who brought the fifth princess whom the original owner knew, and in the end, she was deceived and her family was framed.
"Oh, not really. I'm just staying at home with my dad. You know they just came back and it's the right time for me to treasure them, so I should spend more time with them.
You can get a lot of good things. Look at what I am wearing now, they are all good things."
Luo Chen showed off the accessories her father gave her two days ago.
A hint of greed and jealousy flashed in Wang Qi's eyes, and he immediately smiled and praised in a flattering manner.
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