Chapter 387 An Unsuccessful Test
Everyone looked at Wei Jia in surprise.
Wei Jia smiled helplessly, picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and then bent down to spray it on the face of the person on the ground.
A moment later, the person slowly woke up.
Who just hit me?
As soon as the man spoke, Madam Min realized that the "man" who was tailing her was actually a woman.
The man touched the back of his neck while looking around. When he saw Wei Jia so close to him, his dazed expression instantly brightened.
"Sister Cao, what are you doing here?"
"No, someone just hit me! Sister Cao, did you see who hit me?"
"Huh, who are these people?"
"Ah, could this be our boss?"
"Shut up!" Wei Jia rubbed her temples, glared at the woman with annoyance, and then turned to Madam Min Qiao, respectfully reporting, "Madam, this person is called Diancui, and she is a maidservant from Wangyue Tower."
"I suppose it was because I told them that the master would be arriving in Xijing soon that they sent Diancui out to keep watch and try to understand the old lady's temperament."
Min Qiao smiled but didn't say anything.
After Wei Jia finished explaining, she turned to Diancui and said, "This is the owner of our Wangyue Tower, Madam Qiao."
"Why aren't you coming over here to greet the old lady?"
Upon hearing this, Diancui quickly rubbed the back of her neck, got up, walked to Madam Min Qiao, and bowed respectfully.
"Diancui greets the matriarch of the household and wishes her good health, longevity, and endless happiness."
Madam Min nodded slightly, "You know how to talk. Here's a reward."
"Thank you very much, Madam Master." Diancui bowed happily in thanks.
Wei Jia smiled and suggested, "Madam, this girl is quick-witted and grew up in Xijing. Since you've just arrived in Xijing, why don't you let her show you around?"
Before Madam Min could speak, Old Woodcutter stepped forward and said preemptively, "This man acts suspiciously. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for him to stay by Madam's side?"
Anyway, he didn't believe that someone who dressed as a man and hid at someone's door to spy on them could be a good person.
He really agreed with the old woodcutter's statement, "Manager Woodcutter is right. We are newcomers and need to be cautious in everything we do."
The suggestion was met with skepticism from the two, leaving Wei Jia in an awkward position.
Seeing this, Diancui said indignantly, "Hey, what do you mean? It's one thing to doubt me, but why are you doubting Sister Cao too?"
"I'm the know-it-all of Wangyue Tower! There's no place in Xijing City I don't know, and nothing I don't know!"
"Countless high-ranking officials and dignitaries have begged me to come out of the building and entertain them, but I haven't gone! And you still dare to question Sister Cao's good intentions!"
"They're like a dog biting Lü Dongbin—they don't appreciate a kind heart!"
"Shut up!" Wei Jia snapped at Diancui again. "No manners! Who gave you the right to talk back to the old lady's people?"
Upon hearing this, both Lao Qiao and Zhen Huan frowned. They exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
Seeing that the situation was about to escalate, Madam Min Qiao had no choice but to step in and mediate, saying, "Alright. It hasn't been easy for us along the way, so it's right for you to be cautious. But you shouldn't so easily question Wei Jia's good intentions."
Old Woodcutter He Zhen quickly and respectfully replied, "Yes."
After speaking to the two of them, Madam Min Qiao turned to Wei Jia and said reproachfully, "You've only been apart for a short time, why are you already distinguishing between people who are close to you and those who aren't?"
"Are you trying to give someone a hint, or are you testing something?"
"I..." Wei Jia's expression changed slightly, and she finally knelt down and kowtowed, confessing, "I was wrong."
Madam Min sighed and said helplessly, "Diancui was the one you summoned, wasn't she?"
He deliberately sent someone to keep an eye on her, creating a loophole and arousing suspicion. Then he revealed her true identity, clearing her name. Finally, he personally introduced her to serve as a close attendant to Madam Min.
Behind Wei Jia's seemingly strange behavior were actually tests.
She was testing how deep Min Qiaoshi's trust in her was, and whether Min Qiaoshi would keep a suspect by her side because of a single word she said.
She was also testing the old woodcutter's trust in her.
Of course, she also wanted to test the waters and see who Min Qiaoshi favored more between her and Lao Qiao.
A seemingly insignificant little event actually hides a deeper meaning.
These are things that Lao Qiao and he really don't understand.
However, Madam Min Qiao saw through Wei Jia's little trick at a glance.
Because, in essence, she and Weijia are actually the same kind of people.
They all tend to overthink!
Upon hearing Min Qiao's question, Wei Jia instantly realized that Min Qiao had seen through her little scheme. She blushed deeply, feeling both ashamed and indignant.
"Madam, I'm sorry, I just..."
Madam Min raised her hand to interrupt Wei Jia's explanation, "Alright. Trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust. I have never questioned your loyalty. My trust in you has never wavered. You should have more confidence in yourself."
Seeing that Wei Jia wanted to say something, Madam Min Qiao did not give her the chance.
"I will not interfere in matters concerning Da Xi. I will even less concern myself with matters concerning Wangyue Tower."
"Old Qiao and Zhen Huan will not interfere in your affairs, so you can rest assured."
Wei Jia's face turned completely pale. She knew that her probing had hurt the old lady's feelings.
"I'm sorry, Madam, I was wrong!"
However, she had reasons to do so!
However, she couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Alright. You can keep Diancui here. I need someone to guide me when I go out."
Madam Min waved her hand, "I'm tired, prepare a hot bath."
"Yes." Wei Jia quickly stood up and left with Diancui.
Old Qiao wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing and followed Wei Jia out the door.
Only he really didn't leave.
"Madam, please don't be sad. Sister Weijia must have her reasons for doing this!"
"You actually spoke up for her?" Madam Min Qiao looked at Zhen Huan in surprise. "Aren't you angry?"
Given her usual personality, shouldn't she be asking her if she should help Wei Jia now?
"I am angry, but I am not stupid." He frowned and said seriously, "Sister Weijia's attitude last night and today is so different that it is hard not to arouse suspicion."
It was rare to see someone actually using their brain, so Madam Min Qiao immediately became interested and asked, "Tell me your thoughts."
After thinking it over carefully and organizing her thoughts, she said, "When we met last night, Sister Weijia was warm, sincere, and frank. She even joked with us. She was clearly in a relaxed and carefree state."
"But today, especially after seeing that kingfisher feather ornament, she became a little reserved."
"Others might not be able to tell. But those of us who know Weijia best can see at a glance that Weijia is different from before."
Madam Min smiled with satisfaction and pressed on, "Then tell me, what is the biggest difference between Wei Jia today and in the past?"
He casually uttered two words: "Lack of confidence."
After a pause, she added, "In the past, Sister Weijia always exuded confidence in everything she did and said."
"Otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to act on her own initiative, scheme against the Seventh Princess, and try to use the Seventh Princess to bring down the Crown Prince, who had a grudge against the Old Madam."
"It's all because she knows the old lady well and the old lady trusts her!"
"Anyway, she wouldn't have done something like this if she wasn't extremely confident."
She lowered her voice at the end, almost as if she were muttering to herself. But Madam Min still heard her.
She couldn't help but smile. "Then tell me, what reason would an extremely confident person have to devise such a cautious test on our very first day in Xi'an?"
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