Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 47 Abnormality
The young men burst into laughter again as they watched his hasty retreating figure.

Back on the painted boat, the middleman informed Young Master Liu of Gu Yunyi's departure.

Young Master Liu reclined on the soft couch, toying with a jade pendant in his hand, and casually said, "Gone?"

"Hmm, saying he's broke? For a grown man to be in such a state... really..."

"This Gu Yunyi seems aloof, but he's a poor, penniless scholar who can't even afford a cup of tea," Zhang Zuo sneered, fanning himself with his folding fan.

“Exactly, what’s with the high and mighty act? She’s just afraid we’ll make her pay.” Wang Ke chimed in, her tone full of disdain.

"In my opinion, he's just a bookworm, completely lacking in romance." Zheng Feng swirled the wine in his glass, curling his lip in disdain.

"Miss Jin Yun is such a stunning beauty, yet he remains unmoved; it's a complete waste of her talent."

Jin Yun, who had been silent the whole time, smiled slightly and said, "Putting everything else aside, this young master Gu's appearance is truly impeccable, and he is also a very upright person."

"What, you've taken a fancy to him? You're even speaking up for him." Young Master Liu suddenly turned his head, his expression gloomy and displeased, the jade pendant in his hand cracking as he squeezed it.

Jin Yun was so frightened that she quickly shook her head, softly clung to his shoulder, and said coquettishly, "Young Master Liu, what are you saying? Don't you know my feelings? Why do you have to say such things to provoke me?"

"It's Peony. She just told me that she's never seen such a learned and handsome man before. I guess that girl is probably worried about him."

Lin Yichen, sitting in the shadows, instantly turned pale, his face darkening considerably.

He was about to say something, but before he could utter a word, he heard Zhang Quan chuckle.
“Miss Jin Yun, please don’t take offense if I’m being blunt.”

"Although Miss Peony is also charming and lovely, if she is preoccupied with Gu Yunyi, I'm afraid there is little hope. If it were before, there might have been a little hope."

Jin Yun frowned slightly. "Oh? What do you mean by that?"

"Gu Yunyi has a wife. I heard that she used to be a fat, coarse village woman, but I don't know when, she changed completely. Her figure became more and more slender, even Miss Peony could hardly compare. She also has excellent cooking skills, and her manners are gentle and proper. She doesn't seem to come from the village at all."

The atmosphere around them paused, and everyone was taken aback.

Zhang Quan raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he flattered Young Master Liu, it didn't mean he respected these women from brothels. They were all just women who lived off their looks, and their looks were only good for a short time. To these young masters, they were just for fun. Did they really think they were so important?

Upon hearing this, Young Master Liu's contempt deepened. "So what if she's married? A village woman? Men don't just covet looks; they crave what's in bed... Can she compare to the Peony Girl trained by Miss Jin Yun? I believe Peony has plenty of ways to make him fall at her feet."

The men around them burst into laughter, exchanging knowing glances.

Jin Yun was overjoyed. "I will obey your orders, young master. I will make sure that Shaoyao serves you well."

Lin Yichen, who had been silent all along, could no longer listen.

His feelings for Xu Qingmeng were complex and profound, including the initial attraction he felt upon first meeting her, as well as the disappointment he felt upon learning that she had become Gu Yunyi's wife.

Regardless of how Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi got together, he couldn't bear to see Xu Qingmeng get hurt because of it.

"Young Master Liu."

Lin Yichen abruptly stood up, his face ashen, his gaze sweeping sharply over the crowd. Young Master Liu asked in surprise, "What does Yichen mean by this?"

In Young Master Liu's eyes, Lin Yichen had always been an invisible person by his side, and he never thought that Lin Yichen would have any other remarkable qualities.

Lin Yichen's expression was very serious. "Appearances can be deceiving. Although Gu Yunyi is only a minor top-ranked person now, no one knows what achievements he will make in the future. He is currently enjoying a harmonious marriage with his wife. Why should he do such a thankless task? I hope you will reconsider your decision."

The air froze instantly, and everyone's laughter stopped abruptly.

Young Master Liu stared at Gu Yunyi with a livid face, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes that went unnoticed by anyone.

The people around dared not utter a sound, and the entire pleasure boat was eerily quiet.

After a long pause, Zheng Feng chuckled twice, breaking the suffocating silence. "Brother Lin, isn't this taking things too seriously? We were just chatting casually..." As soon as Zheng Feng finished speaking, the atmosphere became even more tense.

Young Master Liu's face was gloomy, and his eyes swept across Lin Yichen's face like a knife, creating an invisible pressure.

Everyone fell silent, not daring to utter a sound, for fear of angering this capricious young master.

"What? When did you become acquainted with him?" Young Master Liu asked intriguedly.
Lin Yichen took a deep breath and met Liu Gongzi's gaze firmly. For a moment, he even hoped that Liu Gongzi would do the same, but his self-cultivation did not allow him to do so. He was not that kind of person. Although he had feelings for Xu Qingmeng that no one knew about, he was not the kind of person who would take advantage of someone in distress.

His love for Xu Qingmeng was pure.

Lin Yichen's face remained ashen, but his tone was, "It's not that we have a deep friendship; I just know him a little bit."

"Why be so serious? It was just a joke. Are we going to force him onto Peony's bed?"

"He is a rigid and naive man. I'm afraid he won't be able to play along with Young Master Liu and you all. I'm just afraid that Brother Gu will misunderstand your good intentions, and Young Master Liu will end up losing more than he gains."

Young Master Liu's eyes darted around, as if he understood the unspoken meaning in Lin Yichen's words.

"Since Chen Yi has said so, we won't invite him next time. What's the big deal? It was just a joke." Young Master Liu said with a playful expression, his demeanor flippant yet feigning generosity.

Lin Yichen's expression softened slightly. He thanked Young Master Liu, then turned and took his leave, departing the painted boat without looking back.

As Lin Yichen's figure disappeared into the night, Young Master Liu's face immediately fell. He snorted coldly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

"This Lin Yichen, does he really think too highly of himself?"

Young Master Liu slammed his wine cup down with a clatter, "What can we do? His father is the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel."

"Young Master Liu, this Lin Yichen is nothing special. So what if he's a Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel? He only ranked fourth in the exam, and he's the legitimate son who was kicked out by his stepmother," Wang Ke mocked.

“That’s right,” Zheng Feng swirled his wine glass, a mocking look on his face. “I also heard that Lin Yichen saved a girl yesterday, and it seems he fell in love with her at first sight?”

"Whose daughter is she? To have won the favor of our young master Lin?"

"I do not know then."

(End of this chapter)