Chapter 1256 - 1275: Courage
Huo Beijiang pursed his tender lips, generously admitting, "Yeah! I do like him, and there’s nothing I can do about it. He used to hardly ever show himself, and it wasn’t easy to get a glimpse of him. Now it’s much better, I can even sneak a peek."
He said this with a bashful smile, the young maiden’s love pure and intoxicating like a rich, sweet wine, a single glance could make one fall for it.
Nan Fei thought of Huo Beijiang and couldn’t help but smile as well.
"My uncle knows, but he doesn’t allow it," mentioned Fu Xinwu, stamping her foot in frustration and huffing, "He shamelessly clings to Auntie Nan Fei, yet he won’t let me pursue my happiness. Auntie Nan Fei, don’t you think Uncle is too domineering and unreasonable?"
In reality, Nan Fei could understand Huo Beijiang, but understanding was one thing, and feelings were another.
"I know the whole world is against it, no one will support me, and no one will bless me. They will only try to stop me, only criticize me, even the idea of it is impossible."
"Why?" Nan Fei wanted to tell her she was willing to support her.
"For Uncle, my liking Wei Qin is doomed to be fruitless. Uncle says his opposition isn’t because he looks down on people or because Wei Qin is dying, but because Wei Qin might seem gentle and easy to speak to, but in reality, he’s colder than anyone. My efforts will yield no results, nor will they be reciprocated."
Nan Fei was speechless; these were the kind of things only Bei Jiang could say.
Fu Xinwu rubbed her nose, which she pinched until it turned red, and said in a hoarse voice, "Wei Qin doesn’t have long to live, love stirs emotions, brings worries, and only hastens his death..."