Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Pei Yan
==Chapter 13==
Traveling is tiring, even if it is just sitting in a carriage.
After five days of traveling, Feng Wenzhou, who usually never put down her book, stopped reading. They could not take the official road, as the road was bumpy. Feng Wenzhou had been sitting in the carriage for five days, and her face had turned a little blue.
Although they hired bodyguards, they did not completely leave their safety to them.
The Feng family also matched them with maids and skillful servants. The families of these people were supported by the Feng family, so even though the journey was long, there was no need to worry about them daring to bully their master.
Feng Wenyu had no time to feel sad. She collapsed in the carriage, her whole body numb.
After a long time, Jinshu's voice was heard from outside:
"Miss, the escort said we will arrive in Wuzhou City in half a day. He asked if you would like to rest in Wuzhou City."
Not only did they need to rest, but since there were so many people in the group, they also had to prepare some dry food and equipment in the city.
Feng Wenyu came back to life immediately. Her eyes lit up, and before she even sat up, her voice spread out, "Yes! Yes!"
After she sat up, she regained her composure, coughed lightly, and said:
"We'll rest in Wuzhou City for a day before setting off again."
Feng Wenzhou did not refute, and even showed some anticipation on his face.
Jinshu chuckled, and understood why his girl was so excited. The long journey was indeed tiring.
She didn't delay and quickly went to pass on the message.
Before sunset, the group finally entered Wuzhou City. They had a pass in their hands, and the guards at the city gate immediately let them pass without any obstruction after seeing it.
The group stayed at an inn. After putting away all the gifts, Feng Wenyu asked Jinshu to get a bucket of hot water. After washing up, he felt like he was alive again.
Shuyao looked distressed:
"The girl has really suffered."
Feng Wenyu didn't dare to respond. She saw many people on the road along the way. Compared with those people, she just sat quietly in the carriage and it really couldn't be said that she was suffering.
She ordered, "Go ask the store to serve some food. You've all been tired on the journey, so take a break."
"Send someone to call the Second Young Master and tell him to stop reading his precious books and come downstairs to eat first."
After saying that, Feng Wenyu sat in front of the bronze mirror. Jinshu dried her black hair for her, then picked out a jade hairpin from the dressing box and put it on the girl. She then carefully put the dressing box away. When going out, there are many people around and there might be some petty thefts. You can't expect the security outside to be good.
Feng Wenyu didn't wear too many jewelry, as it would be too cumbersome, so it was better to keep things simple.
When she went downstairs, Feng Wenzhou was already waiting for her. There were many people in their group. Their family members alone occupied four tables. Including the bodyguards, almost half of the tables in the lobby were occupied. Now it was dinner time, and there was not a single empty seat in the inn.
There is no curfew in Wuzhou City. Now in the evening, the market outside the inn is very lively.
Unfortunately, Feng Wenyu had no intention of joining in the fun. She and Feng Wenzhou sat alone at a table. Just as they were about to start eating, the waiter approached with an embarrassed look on his face:
"Sir, Miss, there are no more seats available in the restaurant. Would you two be willing to share a table with this gentleman?"
At the same time, the person standing behind the waiter said, "Sorry to bother you two."
Feng Wenyu looked up and saw the young man dressed in a green robe, holding two volumes of scriptures in his hands. He had a cool demeanor and a handsome appearance, but his brows were slightly furrowed, showing a bit of embarrassment and guilt for disturbing others' peace.
Feng Wenyu accidentally bumped into a pair of warm and clear eyes. Both of them were startled. The visitor came to his senses and turned his gaze away with a slight blush. He didn't want to look at her presumptuously, but his ears were filled with a little warmth.
Feng Wenyu didn't notice this. Her eyes finally fell on the scriptures in his hand. Realizing that the newcomer might also be a candidate, she nodded.
"It's alright, please take a seat, sir."
Pei Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Feng Wenzhou frowned slightly. In his heart, he didn't quite agree with letting this person share the table, but he didn't refute Feng Wenyu's opinion.
Just before Pei Yan was about to sit down, he stood up without saying a word and changed his seat, moving from opposite Feng Wenyu to his right.
Pei Yan realized something and sat down in Feng Wenzhou's original seat with some restraint.
This location is the farthest from Feng Wenyu.
Feng Wenyu coughed lightly. Since she had already asked people to sit down, she didn't want to seem unkind. She asked curiously:
"Sir, are you from Guangling?"
Pei Yan looked up in surprise, very surprised: "How did the girl know?"
Feng Wenyu smiled, her almond eyes slightly curved:
"My ancestral home is also in Guangling, and your accent sounds familiar to me."
As soon as the words fell, Pei Yan was slightly surprised and subconsciously raised his eyes. When his gaze fell on Feng Wenyu's face, he quickly lowered his eyes. However, he visibly relaxed a little: "So that's how it is."
Feng Wenyu saw this clearly and was not surprised at all. This was why she deliberately brought up the topic of Guangling.
Interpersonal communication is not a problem for her.
Pei Yan briefly introduced himself: "My surname is Pei, and my given name is Yan. I haven't asked for your names yet."
There is actually no need to introduce your names when you meet someone by chance.
But perhaps because they both had the same ancestral home in Guangling, Pei Yan gave his name anyway. His gaze slowly fell on Feng Wenyu.
Feng Wenzhou frowned and interrupted his gaze unhappily:
"My name is Feng Wenzhou, and this is my younger sister."
He did not introduce Feng Wenyu's name. Pei Yan noticed this, and Feng Wenyu also noticed it. She felt a little funny in her heart, but did not intend to make her second brother unhappy.
Fortunately, the dishes ordered by Pei Yan were served at this time, breaking the somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Feng Wenyu noticed that he consciously wiped the chopsticks, and she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. The next moment, her eyes passed inconspicuously from the cloud pattern on his sleeve to the jade pendant on his waist.
This was Feng Wenyu's subconscious reaction.
Living in the capital, any stone thrown down might hit a prince or a marquis. The ability to read people's expressions and identify their backgrounds is almost engraved in the bones of people like them.
Guangling belongs to Jiangnan, which is a prosperous area.
The workmanship of Pei Yan's clothes and the jade pendant around his waist alone were of great value, not to mention his demeanor. At first sight, Feng Wenyu guessed that the man in front of him must be from a noble family.
But soon, Feng Wenyu put this point behind him. He was just a passerby after all, so there was no need to care too much.
Pei Yan hesitated, as if he wanted to say something, but Feng Wenzhou had already picked up the chopsticks.
Don't talk while eating.
Pei Yan was not stupid and he understood Feng Wenzhou's meaning instantly. He smiled bitterly in his heart, thinking that he was being treated as a scoundrel.
But Pei Yan could actually understand Feng Wenzhou's dissatisfaction.
Miss Feng has a lively appearance, and many people must be trying to win her heart. It is understandable that Mr. Feng would feel annoyed.
The three of them didn't talk anymore.
As soon as Feng Wenyu put down his chopsticks, Feng Wenzhou immediately said, "Go back to your room and rest early. We still have to continue our journey tomorrow."
He didn't want to give Pei Yan and Feng Wenyu a chance to talk.
Feng Wenyu often said that he was a nerd, but Feng Wenzhou was not stupid. Since Pei Yan sat down, no matter how hard he tried to restrain himself, he would always look at Feng Wenyu subconsciously.
Feng Wenzhou was very familiar with this attitude.
In previous years, my brother's classmates would also show this attitude towards my younger sister, including when I first met Gu Yu.
Feng Wenzhou came to a conclusion in his heart - they were all people who were attracted by beauty!
Feng Wenzhou's resistance was obvious, and Pei Yan was speechless. He was even a little confused. Did his behavior just now offend them?
Feng Wenyu glared at Feng Wenzhou and said softly to Pei Yan with a hint of apology:
"Master Pei, enjoy your meal. My brother and I will go back to our room first."
Pei Yan completely suppressed his emotions and responded a little late.
Only when they reached the upper floor and there were no outsiders around did Feng Wenyu frown: "What happened to you just now? How could you be so rude in front of outsiders?"
Feng Wenzhou turned his head and said in a dissatisfied voice:
"It's obvious that he's not being honest."
Feng Wenyu couldn't do anything about him, but he didn't want him to stay like this. He was going to take the provincial examination and would eventually enter the court. Whether he was happy or not, he had to behave properly on the surface.
"Always remember, if others are not being rude, you should not embarrass them."
Otherwise, he will be the only one to be criticized.
Feng Wenzhou said reluctantly, "I understand."
Only then did Feng Wenyu let the man go back to his room.
Feng Wenyu thought that he would never meet Pei Yan again, so after instructing Feng Wenzhou, he no longer took the matter to heart.
But Feng Wenyu never expected that she would meet Pei Yan again soon.
A month later, Feng Wenyu and his group were not far from Yangzhou City, and only another three to five minutes would take them to Yangzhou City.
Just as Feng Wenyu was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt the carriage stopped.
She suddenly woke up, frowned slightly, and looked towards the window nervously, but she did not dare to lift the jacquard curtain.
Although he had heard that there would be bandits on the road, Feng Wenyu had actually been relaxed because the journey was safe. But when the car suddenly stopped, Feng Wenyu couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Could it be that they really encountered bandits?
Jinshu's voice sounded outside:
"Girl, someone has stopped our carriage. Do you want to come down and take a look?"
Feng Wenyu was stunned. If it was bandits who stopped the carriage, Jinshu would not have asked her if she wanted to get off.
If the people are begging or traveling on the road, the escort can take care of them himself.
Feng Wenyu was a little puzzled. She lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage. Before she could ask, she saw the embarrassed group of people in front of the carriage. She opened her eyes wide in shock:
"Mr. Pei?!"
Pei Yan was also surprised when he saw Feng Wenyu.
He felt a little ashamed, as if he always looked embarrassed every time he met Miss Feng.
Feng Wenzhou also got off the carriage and stood in front of Feng Wenyu, frowning and looking at Pei Yan: "What's going on?"
It was Pei Yan's servant who had a sad face and couldn't help but say:
"It was bandits! We encountered bandits on the road. We finally escaped, but they stole all our belongings!"
There were still traces of blood on the two men's bodies, which made people shudder with fear.
Bandits?
Feng Wenyu and Feng Wenzhou looked at each other, and their expressions became solemn.
Pei Yan had obviously never been so embarrassed before. He was very embarrassed and whispered:
"I wonder if Miss Feng is also going back to Guangling. Could she give us a ride?"
Human life was at stake, so Feng Wenyu didn't think too much about it. "If Master Pei doesn't mind, I'll have my servants free up a carriage for you."
Pei Yan showed gratitude: "Miss Feng, I am very grateful for giving us a ride."
Even though Feng Wenzhou disliked Pei Yan, he did not say anything against it at this time.
"Since there are bandits here, we shouldn't stay here for long." Feng Wenyu frowned. "Jinshu, go tell the escort to hurry!"
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