The Slender Waist-Chapter 568 - 406: Losing Face

"Lady Yun, Lady Yun..."

Before Puyang Yi entered, her voice arrived first, brimming with excitement.

Feng Yun glanced at Wen Xingsu, stood up, and went to greet her.

"Lord of Pingyuan County."

After finishing her greeting, she saw Puyang Zong approaching with a disgruntled expression, gave a slight smile, and bowed her head slightly to pay him respects.

"Prince of Danyang."

Puyang Zong lifted his eyelids slightly and hurriedly returned the gesture, appearing quite displeased.

"Honored to meet the Princess."

Upon seeing Wen Xingsu, Puyang Yi’s eyes lit up, her fair face shining with a glow like jade, smiling radiantly.

"General Wen is here as well."

Wen Xingsu was a man of etiquette, even if he didn’t like the Puyang siblings, he would not skimp on courtesy.

When Feng Yun rose, he followed suit and came out to greet them, being very thorough.

He kept a poker face, but Puyang Yi could see the full extent of his distaste.

General Wen did not like her brother.

Puyang Yi sighed internally, not wanting to shamelessly cozy up to him, and turned to take Feng Yun’s hand, warmly inviting her.

"Would Lady Yun have the time to come see my new residence?"

Feng Yun looked at Wen Xingsu, "When?"

Puyang Yi said, "Whenever it’s convenient for you..."

Then she added, somewhat awkwardly, "I see your estate has beautiful scenes everywhere, unique and elegant. I was hoping you could come help me give it a look, see if there’s room for improvement?"

A girl’s thoughts might as well be written on her face.

Feng Yun felt an indescribable sympathy.

It was like pitying the girl from Yueya Alley in her past life... chasing after the footsteps of Xiao San...

A new pastry baked, a new flower potted, every little bit wishing for him to see...

"Then I can go tomorrow? My eldest brother has returned today, and I must keep him company."

Having said that, her lips curved slightly, and she turned to look at Wen Xingsu, saying calmly:

"Lord County, it’s been a long time since you’ve dined at my estate. It so happens that I’m hosting my brother today, why not stay for a meal? If you’re free after dinner, we can then go and have a walk around your estate?"

Being so close by, just a few steps away, Feng Yun didn’t think it a bother.

Of course, Puyang Yi also wanted to stay for the meal.

But Wen Xingsu’s indifferent expression was enough to make her think twice.

"Would it be too much of a bother..."

Liking someone made her walk on eggshells.

Feng Yun was about to respond with a slight smile when Puyang Zong next to her got excited.

"Thank you for the Princess’s kind invitation. Then we, brother and sister, will accept with gratitude."

He bowed respectfully, accepting the invitation with great eagerness.

Puyang Yi was taken aback, her face flushed with surprise.

"Brother..."

Puyang Zong coughed lightly, "Don’t you have something to discuss with the Princess? It’s just right to stay for a simple meal, no trouble..."

These days, Puyang Zong lived in extreme discomfort.

Without anyone to serve him, and having to fend for himself for clothing and food was bearable, but having to eat with the teachers from the village school every day, where the food obviously couldn’t compare to the Princess Residence’s chefs...

He found eating it as bland as chewing wax, longing every moment to return to the residence.

But the Grand Princess had truly resolved to let him taste hardship this time. Being in Huaxi Village for so long, she hadn’t come to see him once, nor did she send any servants to attend to him.

So, given the offer of delicious food at Changmen, he was determined to eat his fill before leaving, shameless or not.

Feng Yun glanced at him, smiled, and out of consideration for Puyang Yi, invited them into the house together.

The food was served quickly.

Puyang Zong’s eyes were nearly popping into his bowl.

He had never appreciated his luxurious meals before, but after suffering, seeing a table full of fine wines and dishes nearly moved him to tears.

Thus, during this meal, Puyang Zong was unusually quiet, focusing solely on eating.

Seeing him like this, especially in front of General Wen, Puyang Yi wished she could crawl into a hole or disown him on the spot...

It was so embarrassing.

Feeling awkward, she said, "It seems my brother has indeed been disciplined by his stay in Huaxi, perhaps he can work on changing his disposition afterward..."

Feng Yun smiled, "The Grand Princess has taught her son well."

Though it was a compliment, Puyang Yi felt heat in her cheeks.

If she had truly taught her son well, how could the incident at Little Jieqiu have happened, or someone be beaten half to death?

She glanced at Wen Xingsu then at Puyang Zong, who obliviously kept eating, and felt as if she might die of embarrassment right there.

"Brother..."

She whispered a reminder.

"The Princess is speaking."

Puyang Zong looked up and said lazily, "I’m listening, the Princess is praising me."

Puyang Yi glanced at Wen Xingsu, who was keeping his expression subdued, and wished she could strangle Puyang Zong for being such a curse.

She shot a fierce look at Puyang Zong and hinted, "Having stayed in the village to teach for so long, don’t you have any reflections, brother?"