Chapter 1206 - 279: Xie Yi Escapes
Wei Shu had been busy all day and had cried a lot, her eyes red as she packed up two calligraphy and painting scrolls, bringing them along to express her gratitude to Pei Qin.
Pei Qin wasn’t home; Jun Suxue received her, "The period before and after the New Year has been especially busy for the General. Ms. Wei, your visit is rather untimely; the General is currently at the Manufacturing Bureau!"
"I have come uninvited and disturbed you," apologized Wei Shu as she set down the two paintings. "The General kindly gifted me a portrait. These paintings are of no use to me, so I am giving them to the General as a token of my appreciation."
Jun Suxue looked at the exquisite brocade box, suspecting both paintings were masterpieces. The General hardly had any spare time to take up a brush; she had often admitted her lack of interest in such crafts. These two paintings... Jun Suxue didn’t accept them. "Our General assisted Ms. Wei out of genuine concern. There’s no need for thanks! And such a gift is even less necessary! Our General never seeks anything in return!"
However, Wei Shu insisted on leaving them, "It’s my way of expressing gratitude."
Seeing this, Jun Suxue temporarily accepted them, "We’ll wait for the Marquis and the General to decide." She then saw Wei Shu out.
Pei Qin did not return until late, having had dinner at the Manufacturing Bureau.
She was still unaware of the gossip spreading outside; Wei Shu had visited again, specifically when Pei Qin was not at home. What was her purpose? As a widow whose husband had just died, she was seen wandering about—rumors were rife, criticizing her lack of propriety and questioning her virtue.