Quick Wear: The Development of a Pure Cannon Fodder

Chapter 178 The Frustrated Crown Prince’s Wife (19)

After observing carefully and deciding to choose the eldest son of the Jiang family, the Right Prime Minister and Madam Yu asked Yu Zinyin to go over and take a look today. The reason they used was very legitimate, which was to look for his brother, so they didn't have to worry about being seen and gossiped about.

Yu Qi's relaxed mood suddenly darkened. All he could think about was his aunt saying his eldest brother hated him, would exclude him, wouldn't give him money, would team up with his stepmother to starve him to death, and force him to leave the house as a pauper. What if his eldest brother really didn't like him?

Yu Ziyin looked at Yu Qi who was lost in thought, "Xiao Qi?"

Yu Qi blinked, "Second sister, will big brother dislike me?"

Just then, when they arrived at the hunting ground, Yu Ziyin reached out and took him down from the car. "Who said that? Big brother likes me very much. If big brother doesn't like me, I will beat him for you."

Yu Qi's eyes widened. "How can a woman hit a man?"

"Why not?" Yu Ziyin pinched his nose. "Your eldest brother is willing to be beaten by your second sister. Okay, come in? You haven't spent much time with your eldest brother, so how do you know that he doesn't like you?"

Yu Qi shrank back, avoiding Yu Ziyin's hand, and whispered, "But that's what my aunt said."

But when Yu Ziyin looked over, Yu Qi shook his head again, "Nothing."

Maybe some of what Auntie said was wrong? Maybe his stepmother, eldest brother, and second sister liked him, so they wouldn't have kicked him out? Wouldn't he have become a pauper? In that case, he wouldn't need the high betrothal gift that Yu Fangfang had to pay for her marriage!

Before the two of them entered the hunting grounds, Yu Li, dressed in horseback riding and archery attire, came out with his servant to greet them. Seeing Yu Qi standing next to Yu Ziyin, he didn't show any particular disgust or resistance. Instead, he smiled and reached out to touch Yu Qi's hair, "Why did you come with me today, little brother?"

He had visited the Right Prime Minister's wife Yu in the morning, and learned about the situation of Yu Fangfang and Yu Qi. He only expressed regret for Yu Fangfang's refusal to live in her mother's courtyard, but there was no excessive emotion. After all, he and the Right Prime Minister thought the same thing, that is, Yu Fangfang had been corrupted by that woman, Concubine Yun, and the only one left was Yu Qi, who must not be left with Concubine Yun. Moreover, the age gap between Yu Qi and him was quite large, and he could not feel any hostility between legitimate and illegitimate children towards such an ignorant and young younger brother. Moreover, judging from the upbringing of Yu Li by Concubine Yu, Yu Li was not that kind of bad person.

Therefore, Yu Qi discovered that his elder brother, whom his aunt said disliked him, would carry him into the hunting ground and say that he wanted to teach him riding and shooting. His voice was gentle and calm, which reminded him of Madam Yu. Although Madam Yu was more indifferent, Yu Qi could sometimes feel her concern. And now, he felt this feeling again in Yu Li, and it was even more intimate.

Yu Qi's ears flushed. Did his aunt misunderstand his mistress? It seemed they wouldn't kick him out, a bastard. If they didn't kick him out, his aunt certainly wouldn't be kicked out either. Yu Fangfang wouldn't have to marry a rich man. She could marry whoever she wanted, and she'd be able to live a good life anyway.

Yu Ziyin and Yu Li didn't know that Yu Qi's thoughts were changing little by little. As they walked into the platform of the hunting ground, Yu Ziyin saw a man reaching out and stroking the horse's head across the platform. That man was Jiang Qi.

Jiang Qi also set his sights on them.

He stood tall and slender, his black robes swaying gently in the breeze. The green jade pendant at his waist swayed gently, making a pleasant tinkling sound. His raven hair was gently tied back with a jade hairpin, and his steps exuded a calm and unhurried demeanor. Whenever his gaze fell on a scene, his focused expression made one feel that he was taking in everything in the world. His occasional smile was like a gentle spring breeze, making the surrounding scenery pale in comparison.

"Brother Jiang, I'm sorry. I just went to pick up my sister and younger brother. I guess you've been waiting for a long time. This is my sister, Yu Zinyin, and this is my younger brother, Yu Qi. Zinyin, younger brother, this is the eldest son of Duke Cheng'en, Young Master Jiang Qi." Yu Li introduced both sides to each other.

"Mr. Jiang." Yu Ziyin bowed slightly.

Jiang Qi also bent down, "Ms. Yu."

When the two stood up, their eyes met. Yu Ziyin discovered that although there was a hint of bookishness between the other's eyebrows, the eyes under the sword-like eyebrows seemed to be able to see through people's hearts and were as deep as ink.

If Yu Zinyin had not experienced two worlds and had not grown mentally, she might have looked away guiltily because she had some designs on the other party. But just this alone made her sigh that they were indeed a family that could support the emperor to sit on that throne. This kind of family really should not be underestimated.

"Hello, Brother Jiang." Yu Qi called out, pulling Yu Ziyin back to his senses and causing Jiang Qi to look away.

"Hello, Xiao Qi." Jiang Qi looked at Yu Qi and smiled. Jiang Qi knew that the Right Prime Minister's Mansion had only one legitimate son, Yu Li, and this Yu Qi was a bastard. Although he was only a bastard, Jiang Qi did not show any contempt for him.

Yu Li knew that it was impossible to truly understand Jiang Qi just by introducing him to each other, so he said, "Brother Jiang and I were just planning to have a competition in the hunting ground to see who is better at horseback archery. Ziyin and my younger brother, you just happened to be here, why don't you come sit here and watch for a while?"

Yu Ziyin looked at the bows and arrows in their hands and said, "It's boring to just sit there. I want to join in, too. What's the prize?"

Jiang Qi gestured for her to look at the black bow on the table not far away, "That black-gold longbow is the prize."

Yu Ziyin's eyes lit up when she saw it, "I like it, I want to participate."

Yu Li was a little surprised, then chuckled, "But if you lose, don't cry."

His younger sister had learned horse riding and archery before, but she went back to playing the piano and studying after not studying for long. Both he and Jiang Qi, who also liked horse riding and archery, had long-term experience in horse riding and archery. He really didn't think his younger sister could beat the two of them, but since his younger sister said so, he didn't doubt it too much. He thought maybe his younger sister wanted to take this opportunity to have more contact with Jiang Qi, and then she would definitely be allowed to play. Therefore, he said a few words to his younger sister here to save her face, so that she wouldn't have to lose so badly later.

Yu Ziyin raised her lips, "Yeah."

Anything she has learned is deeply rooted in her soul, and it is easy for her to pick it up and use it again. Even if she is a little unfamiliar with it at first, she can immediately find the feel for it after just one or two arrows.

Since it has been decided that the three of them will go on stage together, Yu Li asked Yu Qi to sit here for a while. He was not worried that he would be bored. There were servants who would accompany him to ride horses in the small pony farm on the side, and he would teach him personally when Yu Li came back.

Yu Li also told Yu Qi that they would be back in an incense stick of time, and asked Yu Qi to go to the stable to choose a horse that suits him. This did not make Yu Qi, who was a little disappointed that he could not go with them, feel too bad. With his attention diverted, he happily followed Yu Li's servant to the small stable to choose a horse. Along the way, he asked with great interest which horse was the best. Yu Li's servant was also as gentle and patient as Yu Li. He answered one by one and explained some horse breeds to him, which made Yu Qi listen with great interest.