Chapter 1269 - 1267: What Is There to Fear?

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1267: What Is There to Fear?

Watching Madam Wang and her group retreat awkwardly, Changping decided not to bother with them and led a group of young ladies toward the lotus pond.

Although Meng Siyu roughly guessed the relationship between Madam Wang and Wufu, from what she overheard from her grandfather, she couldn’t decipher Wufu’s current mood and dared not say much.

Guan Chuying was similarly full of doubts and worries, not because she knew Wufu’s background, but because she found the resemblance between Wufu and Wu Yining striking. Moreover, both shared the same surname — how can there not be some hidden relationship here? She wouldn’t believe otherwise.

All those present hailed from noble families or Official’s Family backgrounds; none were fools. Likely, many shared Guan Chuying’s thoughts.

Guan Chuying hesitated and tussled with her thoughts for a while, then pulled Wufu aside, stammering, "Well, Wufu, you should be careful. Many clever people are around, and given your resemblance to Wu Yining and shared surname, they might start speculating and spreading rumors." Fearing Wufu might find her meddlesome, she quickly added, "I don’t mean to blame or probe into you. It’s just that I value our friendship, regardless of anything else. My feelings towards you will not change!"

Wufu felt warmth in her heart and replied with a smile, "Seems you’re among the clever ones too!"

Guan Chuying’s face turned red.

"You’re not wrong in your guess. I do have some connection with the Wu Family, specifically, the Minister of Rites — he is my father!" Wufu stated plainly.

Guan Chuying widened her eyes, covering her mouth in disbelief; Wufu had revealed it so effortlessly.

How can this be? Isn’t Wufu older than Wu Yining? Yet Lord Wu’s wife is Madam Wang, reputedly the auntie of Marquis Yongan’s Mansion. If Wufu is Lord Wu’s daughter, doesn’t that make her a concubine-born daughter? And a senior one!

Wufu said, "There’s no need for surprise; it’s not something to hide. This will eventually be known, especially as I’ve already encountered the Wu Family. As for me, and my mother, the past grievances and feuds — well, it is what it is."

"You, he, this..." Guan Chuying stuttered, unable to find the right words.

"Just remember my name is Wufu!" Wufu patted her arm lightly, unconcerned.

Guan Chuying carefully studied her expression and cautiously asked, "Wufu, aren’t you afraid?"

"Afraid of what?" Wufu shrugged, and said, "There’s nothing to fear; I haven’t wronged anyone or made any mistakes. Why fear? I stand righteously before all, what do I have to fear?"

An awkward identity?

She wasn’t afraid. If someone looked down on her because of it, she wouldn’t associate with them. After all, she didn’t rely on anyone for her livelihood.

She wouldn’t care about others’ opinions.

This is also why she’s been building her own confidence, including wealth and manpower.

Identity can be useful, surely, but what people care more about is interest.

Watching her calm demeanor, Guan Chuying felt a complex emotion and sighed internally, knowing she couldn’t possess such equanimity. Could she?

Thus, she can only be Guan Chuying, and Wufu, well, there is only one Wufu!

"No matter who you are or your status, you are my good friend, Wufu. What I value is your character." Guan Chuying firmly held Wufu’s hand.

Wufu beamed a sincere smile, "Thank you."

A true confidant doesn’t need to be many — one or two who are genuine and in tune are enough.