Chapter 380 - 218 Annoying Everyone_2
This visage, in any setting, belongs to that of a protagonist, inspiring trust in anyone who sees it. However, as someone who has lived through two lifetimes, Yixiu knew that some people, the more they resemble a gentleman on the surface, the more unspeakable their actions are. Look, the act has already begun. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she too would have been fooled by his performance.
Yixiu sneered, "Who are you trying to fool with that? I clearly saw you hugging a young woman outside the entrance of the Sanyuan restaurant, and afterward, you came to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop to buy her quite a few cosmetics. Now you’re denying it."
Having thought it through, Manjiang replied, "Are you referring to the incident last month?" Seeing Yixiu nod, he continued, "That woman is a relative of a high-ranking official. They wanted to ingratiate themselves with me by having me marry her, but I didn’t agree. We didn’t actually hug that day; she stumbled over a stone and grabbed my arm for support. Moreover, it wasn’t me who bought her the makeup at the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop, but that official’s son, the same person Father took the blame for."
Yixiu asked doubtfully, "You would rise faster in rank if you married that woman, and you’d refuse?"
Manjiang sighed, "My daughter, your father isn’t a despicable schemer. I understand that a gentleman must uphold certain principles. I swear to Heaven that, up until now, I haven’t done anything to betray your mother. It’s just that some matters are too complicated, and I can’t yet disclose them to you."
Yixiu pressed on, "What if they force you to marry her after you return to the Capital City?"
Manjiang smiled and said, "Don’t worry, my daughter. Even if I have to marry, it would not be until next year. So much can happen in such a long time. If it really comes down to it, manufacturing ’an accident’ or two is also possible."
Yixiu said, "You wouldn’t deceive me, and once you’re back in the Capital City, hastily marry that woman, would you?"