#297 - I apologize to you
Judging from Shen Shulin's behavior after entering the house, he undoubtedly deeply admired Li Wutong.
And judging from Li Wutong's attitude towards him, this Princess Wuping probably didn't think much of such a noble young master.
Wei Changtian didn't know the reason for this, but the truth was likely so.
Since the two had this kind of relationship, why did Li Wutong take the initiative to ask to see Shen Shulin? And then even serve him food in front of the latter?
Judging from common sense, there were only two possibilities for this action.
First, Li Wutong wanted to use him as a shield to completely extinguish Shen Shulin's thoughts about her.
However, considering Li Wutong's status, this possibility was not very high.
Although the Shen family could be considered a prominent family in Da Feng, it was still far behind the "Liu Wei Xu" families in Da Ning.
In this situation, if Li Wutong wanted to reject Shen Shulin, it would be a matter of just one sentence, so why would she need to go to such lengths?
Therefore, everything Li Wutong did today seemed more like intentionally provoking a conflict between himself and Shen Shulin.
As for the purpose...
Although it was a bit childish, Wei Changtian always felt that Li Wutong wanted to use this method to tell him—
This lady is not without admirers!
“...”
Wei Changtian couldn't help but find it amusing in his heart after reaching this conclusion, but considering that he was currently in Da Feng, he didn't want to completely embarrass Li Wutong.
However, the latter was relentless. Seeing Wei Changtian push away the porcelain bowl, she actually personally filled him another bowl of fresh soup.
“Young Master Wei, then have some warm soup.”
“...”
First serving food and then serving soup, if Li Wutong hadn't called him "Young Master", someone would believe she was Wei Changtian's wife.
Looking at Shen Shulin's livid face, Wei Changtian didn't answer, nor did he drink the soup, but poured himself a glass of wine and drank it slowly.
The candlelight was bright, and the atmosphere in the room was unusually awkward for a time.
Fortunately, Wang Qixing quickly stood up to smooth things over, saying:
“Hahaha, it's all because the servants in my humble residence are too blind, actually troubling the Princess to perform the duties of a host. I should punish myself with a cup!”
Placing Wei Changtian in the position of "guest" and saying that Li Wutong's behavior was a "hosting gesture", Wang Qixing had obviously seen through the situation, so he used this statement to save face for Shen Shulin.
“Glug~”
He first drank a cup of wine himself, and then toasted Shen Shulin with another cup.
After two cups of wine, the scene that had just happened was temporarily glossed over. It seemed that even Li Wutong had forgotten what she had just done, and turned to chat with Shen Shulin about this and that.
One of them loved cultivation and martial arts, while the other only knew how to read and write articles. They should have had nothing in common to talk about.
However, unexpectedly, Shen Shulin actually knew something about cultivation, and also knew some interesting stories from the martial world, so the conversation didn't fall flat.
I just don't know if these things were specifically learned by him to please Li Wutong.
Alas, the pitiable hearts of simps everywhere...
Looking at Shen Shulin, whose expression had changed from gloomy to clear, and whose face was full of happiness, Wei Changtian poured himself another glass of wine, pondering whether Li Wutong would cause any more trouble later.
And soon he knew the answer.
“By the way, Shulin...”
Not knowing what topic they had discussed, Li Wutong suddenly said to Shen Shulin with a smile: “I remember that you are excellent at writing poetry.”
“It just so happens that Young Master Wei is also here. How about you two have a competition?”
“...”
Hearing this sentence, Shen Shulin was instantly stunned. He secretly glanced at Wei Changtian, and after hesitating for a long time, he shook his head with incomparable bitterness and difficulty.
“Princess, Young Master Wei's poetic talent is known to the world. I... I am ashamed to be inferior.”
Although he knew that he was no match for Wei Changtian, Shen Shulin's tone was very firm at this time.
He originally thought that Wei Changtian would definitely take this opportunity to humiliate himself severely, and had already prepared himself to endure these humiliations.
But he never expected that Wei Changtian would just put down his wine glass and calmly shake his head.
“Young Master Shen, I won't compete with you.”
“Why?” Shen Shulin was stunned.
“Because I can't write poetry.” Wei Changtian answered truthfully.
“Can't write poetry?”
Shen Shulin frowned, and then, as if he understood something, his face instantly became very unsightly: “Young Master Wei, I don't need your pity!”
“Yes, perhaps even if I wrote a hundred poems, I wouldn't be able to compare to one 'Spring River Flower Moon Night', but as the Princess said, what if I lose?”
“Shen Shulin's heart is not so narrow-minded that he can't afford to lose!”
“Could it be that Young Master Wei thinks that I am not worthy to compete with you in poetry?!”
“...”
From Shen Shulin's perspective, Wei Changtian saying that he "can't write poetry" was either because he pitied himself and didn't want to compete, or because he looked down on himself and didn't bother to compete.
Either way, this made him very annoyed, and coupled with Li Wutong watching from the side, he definitely couldn't swallow this breath.
But regardless of whether he could swallow it or not, Wei Changtian didn't plan to compete with him in poetry.
“Young Master Shen, I really can't write poetry.”
“If you insist on competing, then consider it your win today. In the future, no matter who asks, you can say that you have won against me.”
“Also, although I don't know what relationship you have with the Princess, I have a word... forget it.”
“Everyone, I'm full, excuse me.”
Clasping his fist and standing up, Wei Changtian ignored everyone's reaction, dropped a few words, and then pushed the door out of the dining hall on his own.
Looking at his departing back, Shen Shulin's face was slightly flushed, Wang Qixing's face was full of embarrassment, but only Li Wutong's expression had a hint of undisguised smugness.
Wei Changtian was defeated, and she had "avenged her great revenge".
After secretly rejoicing for a while, she realized that Shen Shulin beside her had just seemed to say something to her.
“Young Master Shen, what did you just say?”
“Princess, I, I just said...”
Shen Shulin took a deep breath and repeated tremblingly: “Later, I wonder if you would be willing to take a walk in the courtyard?”
“Oh.”
Li Wutong waved her hand, her attitude instantly several times colder than before.
“I'm a little tired, you should go back to your mansion early.”
Half an hour later.
Wei Changtian had left, and Shen Shulin naturally lost his "use value", so this dinner also lost its meaning to continue.
After a hasty ending, Shen Shulin was "driven" back to the Shen mansion with a face full of disappointment, while Li Wutong was very happy to prepare to go back to her room to sleep, planning to use today's events to tease Wei Changtian when they set off tomorrow.
But who knew that she wouldn't have to wait until tomorrow. Soon, she saw that familiar figure under an ancient tree in the courtyard.
“You guys go back and rest.”
After telling a few maids beside her, Li Wutong walked to Wei Changtian's side, her tone very proud.
“Young Master Wei, what are you doing standing here so late?”
“Could it be that you can't write poetry and are feeling depressed in your heart?”
“...”
The night is deep, the courtyard is silent, the bright moon flows across the sky, countless shadows are horizontal.
With the moonlight on his head, Wei Changtian turned his head and replied calmly:
“I'm waiting for you.”
“Wait, waiting for me?”
Li Wutong never expected to get such an answer, and a blush immediately flew onto her cheeks.
“You, what are you waiting for me to do?”
“Princess, if I said anything inappropriate before that hurt you, then I apologize to you.”
In Li Wutong's surprised gaze, Wei Changtian slowly said:
“I think, perhaps you should also apologize to Young Master Shen.”
