The Villainous Classmate is My Lucky Star Chapter 227
Translated by Pure
Chapter 227 Chi Jingxi Acknowledging His Err
From which corner did this Young Lady Jiang pop out from? And why did they require Chi Jingxi to entertain her?
Wen Yantong pondered this situation. The only notable family with the surname Jiang in Chaoge was Jiang Wu, the Minister of the Secretariat Department. Jiang Wu held significant influence, akin to Prime Minister Fu, making him a crucial figure in the court.
His son, Jiang Musheng, grew up with Crown Prince Cheng Yanchuan, and they share a close friendship.
Could Young Lady Jiang possibly be Jiang Musheng's younger sister?
As Wen Yantong contemplated this, Mu Yang had already instructed everyone to reboard the carriage, declaring his intention to head to Yufu Street to find Chi Jingxi.
However, Yufu Street was vast, making it a challenging task to locate someone in its expanse. Fu Zixian suggested, "Why don't we wait at the Marquis Mansion?"
"No!"
Mu Yang and Wen Yantong uttered in unison, a rare alignment of their thoughts.
"We're leaving now!" Mu Yang insisted. "No waiting, let's move!"
"Yes!" Wen Yantong affirmed, lending her support. "We can't delay! We must find the Little Marquis immediately!"
Mu Yang gazed at her with a touched expression. "It seems I misunderstood you before. I didn't expect you to value my affairs so much."
Wen Yantong earnestly patted him on the shoulder and declared, "Of course, we're good brothers! Your business is my business. Let's go find the Little Marquis. No one can stop us!"
Mu Yang immediately became exhilarated and dashed onto the carriage with a loud roar. Wen Yantong swiftly followed suit, while Fu Zixian shook his head helplessly, compelled to join them.
En route to Yufu Street, Wen Yantong inquired in a hushed tone, "Who is this Young Lady Jiang? Why is it necessary for the Little Marquis to personally receive her?"
Mu Yang explained, "That girl is Brother Xuwen's biological younger sister. She has harbored affection for Brother Xi since childhood. Upon reaching marriageable age last year, she insisted on betrothing herself to Brother Xi. Lord Jiang indulged her and sought an imperial decree from the Emperor."
Wen Yantong expressed surprise, "This actually happened?"
Xuwen was Jiang Musheng's courtesy name, confirming Wen Yantong's suspicion that she was indeed Jiang Wu's daughter.
Mu Yang continued, "But Brother Xi didn't agree. Despite rejecting the betrothal, she was still hard to deal with. Moreover, to show respect to Lord Jiang and Brother Xuwen, every time she visited the Marquis Mansion, Brother Xi had to entertain her properly."
Wen Yantong searched her memory but found no recollection of Young Lady Jiang. In fact, the entire Jiang Residence had minimal presence in the book.
As the carriage entered Yufu Street, the bustling crowd made it challenging to spot Chi Jingxi amidst the throngs of people.
Mu Yang then dismissed all the guards accompanying him and instructed them to search separately. He proceeded to walk aimlessly on the street with Wen Yantong and Fu Zixian, trying their luck.
Wen Yantong inquired, "Do you know what snacks Young Lady Jiang enjoys?"
"Do you really believe she cares about these snacks? It’s just an excuse to invite Brother Xi out," Mu Yang remarked disapprovingly.
Wen Yantong found the explanation quite sensible.
Wen Yantong initially pondered the possibility that the girl genuinely enjoyed snacks on Yufu Street. However, she quickly realized that if the girl truly had a penchant for them, she could have sent her servants to purchase them instead of making a personal appearance. Chi Jingxi should also be aware that the girl's intention wasn't focused on acquiring snacks.
The more Wen Yantong dwelled on this, the more agitated she became. While she was at the General's Mansion, earnestly trying to coax Mu Yang down from the tree with ink on her forehead, Chi Jingxi was, in reality, enjoying a date with a charming young lady!
She clenched her back molars in frustration.
Mu Yang, feeling anxious, exclaimed, "With so many people, how are we supposed to find them?"
Wen Yantong suggested, "Where are the hotspots around here? If they are exploring this street, they will surely head to a lively area."
Fu Zixian proposed, "There are some entertaining places on the east side of the street. Want to check them out?"
Mu Yang and Wen Yantong once again chimed in unison, "Yes!"
The trio proceeded to the east of the street. The first half of Yufu Street predominantly featured pastry vendors, with shops lining up next to each other, presenting an appearance of perpetual prosperity. However, as one moved further east, the scene transitioned to numerous establishments selling calligraphy, paintings, and books. Venturing even farther east, scattered stalls marked the end of the street.
In Chaoge, several bustling streets adhered to strict regulations, prohibiting roadside stalls. Yufu Street, however, stood out as the sole vibrant street that permitted such stalls. Consequently, a section at the end of the street offered a diverse array of items for sale.
Apart from intriguing snacks, the area featured small games like ring tossing. Some individuals even offered on-sight painting and sketching of portraits on the streets. In essence, the variety was abundant.
Upon arrival, Mu Yang's attention quickly diverted to the diverse attractions, and his face continuously turned to scan the surroundings.
Wen Yantong promptly nudged him with her elbow and reminded, "Stay focused! We're not here to play; we have something important to attend to!"
Mu Yang quickly snapped back to attention, searching the crowd for Chi Jingxi. "Yes! I'm completely focused!"
Wen Yantong inquired again, "Considering the Little Marquis's esteemed status, would he frequent a place like this?"
Mu Yang explained, "It's possible. We've accompanied Young Lady Jiang here before, and she enjoyed playing toss hoops for prizes."
While engaged in conversation, the trio observed a commotion ahead, where a group of people surrounded a central figure, creating occasional bursts of excitement.
Approaching the scene, Wen Yantong saw a man in a sandalwood-colored robe standing in the center, drawing something on a piece of paper. Even from behind, she recognized him as Chi Jingxi.
Beside him stood a girl in a coral red dress with flowing long hair, adorned with apricot yellow head ornaments. A palm-sized doll dangled from her waist as she gazed intently at Chi Jingxi.
Wen Yantong's molars nearly crunched from the clenching.
Mu Yang, on the other hand, appeared elated. "Found them!"
Eager to approach and call out to Chi Jingxi, he was halted by Fu Zixian. "Wait a moment. The Little Marquis seems to be engrossed in his painting. Let's not disturb him just yet."
The stall displayed numerous portraits—of various individuals, encompassing men, women, old, and young. The stall owner, standing nearby, scrutinized Chi Jingxi's artwork and offered unceasing praise, displaying limitless flattery. "Little Marquis's painting is truly lifelike!"
Chi Jingxi arched his eyebrows slightly, "Can you discern who I depicted?"
The stall owner chuckled, remarking, "Isn't the almond-shaped eyes and arched eyebrows painted by the Little Marquis identical to the beautiful lady standing beside you?"
Upon hearing this, Young Lady Jiang's face flushed with embarrassment. She playfully pouted and laughed softly, feigning annoyance, "You have such a sweet tongue, but I fail to see the resemblance."
Wen Yantong's eyes burned with intensity, and she wished she could ‘Angry Crow Takes Flight[1]’ to the stall and shred the painting into pieces.
Despite the numerous onlookers, Wen Yantong hesitated to confront the issue directly.
While Fu Zixian successfully restrained Mu Yang, he failed to prevent Wen Yantong. In a flash, she advanced, positioning herself directly beside Chi Jingxi. Retrieving a sheet of white paper, she reached for the ink brush on the shelf in front of her, selecting the largest size available.
Everyone was stunned by her appearance, and Chi Jingxi also turned around.
All eyes were fixed on Wen Yantong as she nonchalantly seized the largest ink brush, plunging it into the inkstone. Instantaneously, ink sprayed in all directions, landing on Chi Jingxi's painting. Ink blotches blossomed across the canvas, obscuring the entire artwork in stains.
To everyone's astonishment, not only Wen Yantong's own sleeves were soaked with ink, but Chi Jingxi's sleeves were also heavily tainted. Some droplets even splashed onto her chin and neck.
A stunned silence enveloped the onlookers.
Wen Yantong offered a soft apology, "I'm sorry, Little Marquis. I accidentally used too much strength."
A hushed stillness descended upon the surroundings, her unexpected actions even caused Mu Yang to widen his eyes in disbelief. No one dared to utter a word. In times past, Chi Jingxi would have swiftly lifted the stall and unhesitatingly reprimanded the offender, without a second word uttered.
Fearing that Wen Yantong might face repercussions, Mu Yang hurriedly took a couple of steps forward, hoping to intervene.
However, Chi Jingxi merely cast a brief glance at her, and his gaze instantly softened. A faint smile graced his handsome features.
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Footnote:
[1] Angry Crow Takes Flight - This is a reference to a meme, but it’s from an old American animated television, ‘Jackie Chan Adventures’. You can watch the clip of the move here - https://youtu.be/xjm6qum3ba8?si=d59mguX6pfmG7oMa&t=27
