The Slender Waist-Chapter 534 - 382: Hidden Worries Inside

Puyang Zong’s eyes bulged with anger.

"Mother clearly didn’t say it like that..."

"She just wanted me to come and learn, to gain experience, so that I could manage the family business in the future..."

Puyang Yi gave him no face at all.

"Why are you glaring at me? Mother sent you to Huaxi Village to toil like an ox or horse. You’ve been learning bad habits all day long by following those who only know how to play with cats and dogs. Not a bit of seriousness in you. Reflect on yourself well..."

Puyang Zong was so angry he could burst.

"Puyang Yi, don’t push your luck!"

"So what if I push my luck?"

Puyang Yi glared at her older brother and turned her head toward Feng Yun, her eyes curving into a smile.

"As long as Lady Yun is willing to take him in, he can be ordered around as you please, treated however you wish..."

Puyang Zong felt an immense hatred surge within him.

But he was powerless to do anything.

He understood his mother’s thoughts all too well.

Their older brother had died young, and it was only them, brother and sister left. Puyang Yi was nothing but a wastrel, knowing only how to indulge in luxury...

As for himself...

He was still okay.

In any case, his mother was using this as an excuse to keep him away from Yuan Kang and his crowd.

Reluctance was written all over Puyang Zong’s face.

So was Feng Yun’s.

She had no chance to interject earlier, as Puyang Yi was rattling on ceaselessly, leaving no room for others to reply.

It wasn’t until then that Feng Yun took a serious look at the Prince of Danyang in front of her, dressed extravagantly and with a face full of disdain.

Puyang Zong had the face of a baby, pampered and coddled, looking fresh and tender. Anyone who didn’t know would think he was just a 17 or 18-year-old youth. Who could guess that he was actually Puyang Yi’s older brother?

"County Lord, hold on." Feng Yun looked at Puyang Zong, receiving an annoyed look from him in return. She slowly smiled and spoke indifferently, "I have no intention of keeping His Highness. My estate lacks neither oxen nor horses. Please feel free to make your own decisions."

She bowed slightly to the siblings and turned to leave.

Puyang Zong was not pleased to begin with, and upon hearing her words, anger welled up within him.

On what grounds did she look down upon him?

"What do you mean by that, Princess? Am I not good enough to even be your ox or horse?"

Feng Yun turned to look at him, remaining silent.

Puyang Yi glared at her disgraceful older brother, hurriedly took a few steps, and grabbed Feng Yun’s hand.

"Don’t be mad at him, Lady Yun!" Puyang Yi said coquettishly, constantly winking and making faces at Feng Yun.

"Mother has instructed me; I must see this through. Ayun, please give me the chance to show myself worthy in front of Mother? Let him turn over a new leaf in Huaxi Village."

Feng Yun narrowed her eyes and sized up Puyang Yi.

Then her gaze slowly shifted to Puyang Zong’s face.

There were indeed many noble youths who came to Huaxi Village to study, but the oldest among them was only thirteen years old. How was she supposed to take in this "big child" in his twenties?

What did the Princess mean by this?

Could it be that someone who spoiled her child would willingly let him suffer in Huaxi Village?

She smiled faintly, neither too graciously nor too coldly, and spoke in a light tone:

"County Lord gives me too much credit. Feng Yun cannot accept that honor. Huaxi Village isn’t mine, and His Highness is free to come and go as he pleases. It’s not up to me."

Puyang Yi frowned slightly and whispered, "Mother meant for my older brother to teach in your village, find something to do there to temper his temperament."

Teaching?

A thought flashed in Feng Yun’s mind.

Although Huaxi’s village school was renowned, it was primarily known for mathematics. Aside from Ren Rude, there weren’t many other teachers known for their broad knowledge and learning.

This Puyang Zong, though a playboy, had the background of royal family education. If he became a teacher, he could indeed broaden the horizons of the village children... 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Fearing that she would refuse, Puyang Yi kept pressing:

"Although my older brother usually shirks his duties, he’s quite good at his studies. Uncle Emperor praised him for his academic achievements several times. If Ayun doesn’t believe it, you can test him..."

Feng Yun observed her anxious demeanor.

Slowly exhaling a sigh, she suppressed the joy of stumbling upon a great bargain, and said solemnly:

"He can stay, but the school has a limited budget and cannot afford to hire a noble teacher like His Highness..."

"Oh, no need for money, my older brother doesn’t want money."

A teacher who didn’t want payment, where else could one find such a thing?

Feng Yun made a sound of acknowledgment and reluctantly nodded.

"Then he can stay."

Puyang Yi, completely in the guise of someone who saw little value in her own brother, added:

"It’s just that my estate is not yet finished, and my older brother may have to stay at your estate for a while. If it really isn’t possible, it’s also fine for him to live in the village school..."

Feng Yun glanced at Puyang Zong.

"As the Princess has commanded, Feng Yun dares not disobey."

Only then did Puyang Yi breathe a long sigh of relief.

"That’s wonderful. Thank you, Lady Yun..."

Her voice had barely faded when, as if afraid Feng Yun might refuse, she released her arm and ran towards the distant carriage, continuously waving at Feng Yun.