Chapter 440: Why are you treating me so coldly? (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 440: Why are you treating me so coldly? (2)
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“I came today because I needed more of your medicine. The people at your estate said you had come this way, so I came to look for you,” Zhu Zongyu explained.
Wei Ruo did not respond and continued walking, expression blank.
“What’s wrong?” Zhu Zongyu asked. He could clearly sense her attitude toward him was much colder than before.
“Nothing,” Wei Ruo replied coldly.
“You’re hiding something from me,” Zhu Zongyu said with certainty.
“Young Master Zhu, there are some things I shouldn’t need to spell out so plainly, should I?” Wei Ruo said coldly. “You told me before that you were from a merchant family, but from what I see now, no merchant would dare wear the kind of clothing you are wearing.”
Although she had already been wary of him many times, she still ended up being deceived.
Of course, she didn’t blame anyone else. If anything, she blamed herself for being soft-hearted enough to save him.
Hearing this, a trace of guilt and unease flashed across Zhu Zongyu’s face, though the bamboo hat hid it from view.
“…I’m sorry,” Zhu Zongyu said.
He rarely apologized to anyone in his life, but this time, he felt he owed Young Master Xu a sincere apology.Given the circumstances at the time, he had no choice but to hide who he really was to stay safe.
“Forget it. I saved you, and I took your money. Complaining now is meaningless. But after you pick up your medicine today, do not come again,” Wei Ruo said.
“Why? Is it because of my identity? Do you dislike officials?” Zhu Zongyu asked, confused.
“It’s not so much dislike…” Wei Ruo replied. “Rather, I simply cannot afford to associate with you. I am merely a merchant, and you hold high rank and authority. It’s inappropriate for us to keep interacting too much.”
“You are not an ordinary merchant. During the plague, you risked your life alongside many physicians in the city to save the people. Your contributions are recognized.”
Zhu Zongyu had seen Xu Heyou’s name posted on the government noticeboard.
“Whether I am ordinary or not doesn’t matter. Our relationship is that of physician and patient. There’s no need for further contact,” Wei Ruo said.
With that, she turned and walked away without looking back.
After returning to the estate, Wei Ruo handed the ointment she had prepared the night before to Steward Yu and instructed him to deliver it to Zhu Zongyu at the gate.
“If this medicine still can’t cure him, then next time have him send someone under him. He doesn’t need to come personally,” Wei Ruo said.
“Yes.” Steward Yu accepted the order and left.
At the entrance of the estate, Steward Yu handed the medicine to Zhu Zongyu.“Master Zhu, our young master said that next time you need medicine, you can simply send your attendants. There’s no need for you to come in person—it's too tiring for you.”
Zhu Zongyu’s brows tightened.He had come today not only to pick up the medicine but also because he wanted to see Xu Heyou.He had expected the other party might be somewhat displeased, but he never imagined the reaction would be this strong.
Is there really such a great difference to him just because I wasn’t born a merchant?
Zhu Zongyu stared at the estate for a long moment, then chose to leave.
Steward Yu returned to report to Wei Ruo. “Master, Young Master Zhu has taken the medicine and left.”
Wei Ruo replied, “Mm.”
Steward Yu hesitated. “Master, there is something I don’t understand.”
Wei Ruo replied, “Go ahead.”
Steward Yu asked, “Master, you are on good terms with Princess Jingmin, so it seems you are not someone who dislikes the nobility. Why, then, has your attitude toward Master Zhu changed so drastically?”
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