CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 53: SO PROUDLY POOR

The cool breeze was refreshing.

Song Wei tightly held Wen Wan’s hand as they weaved through the bustling night market.

Wen Wan followed closely beside him, the cold wind brushing against her cheeks, her left hand wrapped securely in his right, the warmth of his palm heating the back of her hand.

The warmth in the details moved people.

Nearby, someone seemed to cast an envious glance, it was a woman running a wonton stall, her voice drifted over with the wind, "Ah, what a loving couple."

Wen Wan shyly lowered her head, a sweet smile, sticky like honey, on her lips.

Song Wei stopped in front of a silver building and looked back at her, "Let’s go in here."

Wen Wan looked up, the lighting was a bit dim, and she couldn’t recognize the characters on the signboard, so she couldn’t guess what kind of place this was. It wasn’t until they went inside that she saw it was a jewelry store.

She didn’t ask about the prices, just glanced at the luxurious decor inside and tugged at Song Wei, wanting to leave.

Places like this were not for poor people like them.

Song Wei chuckled, "We got married in a rush back then, I didn’t prepare anything good for you, not even a decent piece of jewelry. Now that it’s rare for you to accompany me to the county, I want to buy you a gift as compensation."

Wen Wan frantically shook her head, saying no. Last year’s wedding, the Song family’s display was already the envy of all villages around. As for the jewelry, didn’t she already have a silver bracelet? Besides, she spent most of her time at home, helping with chores around the house, rarely having the chance to dress up. Buying these things would only end up at the bottom of the drawer. Why needlessly waste money?

Song Wei usually listened to her, but today appeared to be set on buying, already reaching out for a pretty jade bracelet on the counter.

Just then, another hand reached over, grabbing the jade bracelet first, praising offhandedly, "This bracelet is of good quality!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Wen Wan looked over and saw it was Mr. Xiao, the one who had them brought to the Songhe Building during the day, holding the jade bracelet and asking the guard next to him, "Chu Feng, do you think my wife would like this bracelet if I bought it?"

Chu Feng’s mouth twitched, and he nodded, "The master’s taste has always been good. If you like it, I’m sure your wife will like it too."

Emperor Guangxi nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Song Wei, "Mr. Song, it seems you’ll have to let go."

Song Wei responded coolly, "Since Mr. Xiao fancies it, then you take it!"

Emperor Guangxi: "You’re not going to fight me for it?"

"I can’t afford it anyway."

When most people encounter such embarrassing financial situations, nine out of ten would come up with an excuse to step away. However, this person spoke as if it was nothing, announcing his poverty so justifiably. Song Wei was truly unique!

Emperor Guangxi’s face darkened, "... If you can’t afford it, why were you reaching for it just now?"

Song Wei glanced at him dismissively, "My hands can’t stay idle, just looking around."

Emperor Guangxi: "..."

He had come prepared to quarrel, wanting to see if Song Wei could drive the Su Family mad with his words, but the script didn’t unfold as he anticipated, and the man didn’t engage him, leading to no confrontation.

As for whether the Su Family could be infuriated, Emperor Guangxi didn’t know, but he himself was quite angry at the moment, so angry he wanted to kick Song Wei a couple of times, but he held back after several attempts.

Chu Feng couldn’t hold back, his mouth twitching as he felt his master had a masochistic tendency. Clearly, he didn’t fare well at the tavern during the day, yet he ventured out in the night, ready to pick a fight again.

...You say you’re an Emperor, can’t you have a bit more ambition?