Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 639 - 639 640 Brainless_1

Chapter 639: Chapter 640: Brainless_1 Chapter 639: Chapter 640: Brainless_1 Chapter 6:

“Hey, Feng Rui, you said it yourself, huh? If you’re not the top scholar when the results are announced, I’ll be waiting to see you slap your own face!”

“Yeah, yeah, you better not deny it when the time comes.”

A richly dressed young nobleman patted his chest and said, “Of course! Once I, Feng Rui, give my word, not even four horses could chase it back. Just wait and see!”

Muniang glanced over, attracted by the name Feng Rui that she had heard about before in the palace. Looking at his arrogance and conceit, she really couldn’t see how much of a scholar he actually was.

“Sister Mu! You’re here at last. I haven’t seen you for days, didn’t you miss me?” Tianniu ran down from upstairs and threw herself into Muniang’s arms.

Muniang smiled, “Can’t you be a little more composed? If your mother were here, she would probably be nagging you again.”

“My mom isn’t here, come on, let’s go upstairs. They’re about to start the play, and as soon as they do, this place gets really lively!” As she spoke, Tianniu pulled Muniang towards the stairs.

“Hey, isn’t this lady here the owner of the troupe, the Princess of Marquis Chen Mansion?” Someone recognized Muniang and called out.

Muniang’s reputation had spread since her last visit to the palace, and these days she had attended banquets at various mansions, so naturally there were quite a few who knew her. It was normal for her to be recognized now.

Upon hearing “Princess of Marquis Chen Mansion,” Feng Rui and his group immediately became interested. Setting aside what a cold person Yu Ze was, it was rare to find a woman who could marry him. Besides, Qiao Muniang, as a mere woman, was managing a business that earned a huge profit daily. There were probably few in the Capital as wealthy as her. Such a remarkable woman had naturally been the subject of much private discussion among them.

Especially Feng Rui, not to mention that his mother had been left frustrated by Qiao Muniang in the palace, but it also caused his sister from the Jin Family to unfairly acquire a reputation for being irritable and unfilial. All of this trouble was caused by Qiao Muniang.

Jin Qingqing from the Jin Family had been his childhood friend, and they were very close. Seeing her go through such humiliation, how could he not be annoyed?

Lady Feng was so angry she took to her bed for three days and didn’t get up, so naturally, Feng Rui especially loathed her. Now seeing Muniang, he looked as if he had seen an enemy.

“Ha! So this is the renowned Princess of Marquis Chen! I was wondering who everyone in the Capital has been gossiping about these days. You do have some looks, no wonder you could charm the Marquis Chen Prince Heir. Not a small feat,” Feng Rui sneered.

Qingya shouted, “How insolent! What kind of ruffian dares to speak such wild words!”

Feng Rui laughed coldly, “A lowly maid dares to yell and scream in front of me? Do you really think I’m made of paper? Come, slap her!” The servant by Feng Rui’s side immediately rolled up his sleeves and started to approach.

Muniang’s eyes swept over coldly, “Who dares to move!”

That servant shivered under her gaze and genuinely halted in his tracks.

Feng Rui kicked the young servant in the calf, “Worthless trash, you can’t even control a woman!”

A burst of laughter rang out from the surrounding crowd, obviously coming from the group of young masters associated with Feng Rui— all of them disciples of noble families, some even from more prominent households than Feng Rui’s, naturally not afraid of him.

Someone even whispered, “That’s Marquis Chen’s daughter-in-law, truly wilder than ordinary women. No wonder she caught Yu Ze’s eye. I think Feng Rui is going to suffer a loss this time.”

Upon hearing these comments, Feng Rui grew even angrier, and with bared teeth and flailing arms, he shouted at the young masters behind him, “Laugh my ass off! What’s so funny? A woman so ferocious is simply devoid of womanly virtue! Clearly, she comes from a humble background, lacking any manners, flaunting a pretty face just to seduce men!”

Tianniu was utterly infuriated and pointed at his nose, scolding, “You still have the nerve to call yourself a scholar, aspiring to be the top examinee? I’ve never seen such a vulgar and rude literati. Your every word and sentence lacks any decency. With such cultivation, do you dare to flaunt yourself as a young master from a noble family?”

Feng Rui sneered, “Oh, who is this? I just heard her calling you ‘sister.’ Could it be your penniless little sister? Indeed, ‘birds of a feather flock together.’ Both sisters are of the same low quality. What’s the matter? Has the little sister already started looking for a husband? Perhaps the big sister brought her to the Capital to find a respectable family? Tsk tsk, her face isn’t bad-looking either. So what if I, as a young master, take her as a concubine to relieve my boredom?”

Tianniu almost wanted to strike him, “You!”

Muniang stopped her and stepped closer to Feng Rui, her beautiful face now covered with a frosty chill, word by word she said, “Mr. Feng, are you sure you won’t regret today’s actions?”

Feng Rui inexplicably felt a sudden dread but covered his unease, “Would I, a young master, be afraid of you?!”

Muniang’s cold smile twisted slightly, “With a son like you, the Feng Family really has terrible luck. Being talentless and without virtue is one thing, but to be brainless too… The Feng Family clings to Marquis Chen Mansion for safety, and your aunt is still a concubine in our Marquis Chen Mansion. Even your own mother wouldn’t dare to provoke me so openly. Are you sure I am someone you can afford to offend?”

Feng Rui’s face turned pale with anger. Originally, when the Feng Family was weak, they had sought to build connections with Marquis Chen Mansion by marrying their legitimate daughter into it as a concubine. Even though the Feng Family had gained some strength, outwardly, they were still dependent on Marquis Chen Mansion. His parents had specially instructed him, not to tear their faces with Marquis Chen Mansion lightly unless it was absolutely necessary, as it would not yield any good results.

He had acted impulsively before, but now, upon reflection, he realized he indeed had made a mistake.

The young masters at his side stopped their teasing. Not to mention Marquis Chen Mansion’s influence, just the thought of Yu Ze’s icy demeanor was enough to make them shiver. They tugged at Feng Rui’s sleeve, “Let’s not make a scene. Now is not the time for this. Yu Ze will definitely not let you off if it comes to that.”

Feng Rui struggled internally, to let go now would be too humiliating, but to persist would be like playing with fire. Muniang, seemingly seeing his dilemma, scoffed mockingly, “A thief at heart but not in courage, making a scene for nothing, truly a joke.” Then she turned and headed upstairs.

Feng Rui’s face turned crimson with suffocation, “You!”

Yet he dared not chase after her or entangle himself further, turning to see a low wave of laughter surrounding him, naturally mocking his impotence. Feng Rui stomped his foot in fury and angrily stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Upon entering the private room, Tianniu said, “That man is really too arrogant. If it weren’t for being in the Capital right now, I would’ve beaten him until he was searching the floor for his teeth!”

Muniang hummed lightly, “Such an insignificant person is not worth our concern. Don’t take to heart the things he said about you earlier. I will naturally help you get revenge for this insult another day.”