The Rebellious Son Becomes a God

"Princess Le'an is really in a fierce temper. Losing one's temper like this in public is hardly the proper demeanor for a noble lady. Princess, don't sully the glorious reputation of the royal family!"

A delicate yet somewhat sarcastic voice came, like a sharp arrow shooting straight at Princess Le'an.

Wei Wanrou and her group finally arrived late, surrounded by a bunch of young masters and young ladies. Each of them held their heads high and puffed out their chests. They looked so confident, as if they were the most noble and capable beings in the world. Their eyes blatantly revealed their contempt and disdain for Princess Le'an and her group, almost as if the words "superior to others" were clearly engraved on their faces.

Just from this one encounter, Jiang Li had clearly seen through the characters of these people.

He secretly thought to himself that when it came to making friends, these people were far inferior to those on Princess Le'an's side.

The people in front of him were obviously the kind who cared a lot about their faces and liked to put on airs all day long.

Wei Wanrou took light steps like a lotus blooming, with her signature smiling expression on her face, and said,"The snow outside is heavy and the road is slippery. That's why we're late. Princess Le'an surely won't blame us, right?" Her tone was so gentle that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.

Hearing these words, Jiang Li couldn't help slightly raising his eyebrows.

What Wei Wanrou said was really clever. Clearly, it was she who was unpunctual, lacked integrity and arrived late, yet with just a few words, she blocked all the ways for Princess Le'an to reproach her.

If Princess Le'an really cared about it and argued back, it would seem as if Princess Le'an was in the wrong instead.

Given Princess Le'an's straightforward temperament, she was likely to retort on the spot. Jiang Li had just wanted to remind her, but it was already a step too late.

"Being late is being late. There's no need to make excuses like the heavy snow and slippery roads. How hypocritical!"

Sure enough, Princess Le'an didn't hold back at all and even rolled her big eyes. Her expression completely disregarded the occasion and directly showed her dissatisfaction in her heart.

However, Wei Wanrou wasn't annoyed. She just slightly lowered her head, putting on an appearance of a pitiful little thing who had been wronged. Her delicate posture made it seem as if she would fall down with just a gust of wind, which couldn't help but make others feel pity for her.

"Miss Wei has already apologized. Why does Princess Le'an have to be so aggressive!" Immediately, a young master beside them couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to stand up for Wei Wanrou. His stance was as if he were the incarnation of justice and was going to seek justice for Wei Wanrou.

"Exactly. It's always like this. Miss Wei is always the first to admit her mistake, but you, Princess Le'an, are so unforgiving even when you're in the right." Immediately, someone else chimed in. In an instant, it seemed that everyone's criticism was directed at Princess Le'an.

"Are you all blind? Where did she apologize!" Princess Le'an was so angry that her little face flushed red, and she couldn't help but curse out loud, completely ignoring her ladylike image.

Those people who had been watching the fun nearby also began to whisper among themselves about Princess Le'an. Their looks and expressions made it seem as if Princess Le'an had committed some heinous crime.

Jiang Li watched from the side and shook his head secretly. He now fully understood that the reputation of Princess Le'an for being arrogant and domineering probably couldn't do without Wei Wanrou's instigation behind the scenes.

Judging from the current situation, in the eyes of ordinary people, it really did seem that Princess Le'an was being unforgiving even when she was in the right.

Thinking like this, Jiang Li couldn't help but reevaluate Wei Wanrou.

This Miss Wei really had some tricks up her sleeve. With just a few words, she could distort the truth and stir up everyone's dissatisfaction with Princess Le'an. Her scheming was no simple matter.

Looking at the people behind Princess Le'an again, they were all filled with righteous indignation, looking as if they were about to roll up their sleeves and start cursing at the other side. Jiang Li couldn't even bear to look at them.

Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together. Most of the people who were close to Le'an were straightforward and didn't have many twists and turns in their minds. Compared with Wei Wanrou and her group, they were really no match in this scheming situation. If they continued to argue, it would only put their side in an even more disadvantageous position.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Li stepped forward, with a faint smile on his face, and said,"It's true that the snow was heavy and the road was slippery. Miss Wei has a good reputation and must have a lot of affairs to deal with. Unlike us who are quite idle and came here early to wait."

At first hearing, these words seemed to be speaking up for Wei Wanrou. But upon careful consideration, they subtly pointed out that Wei Wanrou didn't take the competition between the two seriously and deliberately neglected it, all without showing any obvious signs.

"Wasn't this competition arranged half a month ago?" Among their own people, someone with a quick mind immediately pretended to be surprised and blurted out.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, others also realized it one after another.

"Since it was a competition that had been arranged long ago, it's really inappropriate to be late!"

"This is completely looking down on Princess Le'an and the others! In that case, it's completely understandable that Princess Le'an is unhappy!"

"I wanted to say it just now. Miss Wei's words didn't seem like an apology at all!" There were also some people on Princess Le'an's side in the crowd. Seeing that the public opinion had shifted, they immediately stood out.

All of a sudden, the looks that everyone gave Wei Wanrou became somewhat meaningful. The sympathy and support for her that had existed before gradually dissipated.

A barely noticeable cold light flashed in Wei Wanrou's eyes, and then she quickly regained her calm and composed appearance. She smiled gently and said,"It's indeed Wanrou's fault for keeping everyone waiting. I apologize to all of you. To show my apology, the Xiangguo Mansion will cover the expenses of everyone present in the Tingxue Pavilion today."

You should know that the Tingxue Pavilion is a famous elegant place in the capital city. Those who come and go here are either noble descendants or literati. The consumption here is naturally quite high. For Wei Wanrou to offer to cover the expenses of everyone present just like that is really extravagant.

Moreover, she brought up the Xiangguo Mansion. Only then did everyone belatedly realize that Wei Wanrou was not only a famous talented woman but also the only legitimate daughter of the Wei Xiangguo.

The Wei Xiangguo, just like Jiang Zhenting, was a powerful minister who held great influence in the court. Among the people present, who would dare to offend him easily?

Since everyone got this benefit, they naturally shut their mouths. The accusatory spirit from just now disappeared in an instant.

Seeing this situation, Wei Wanrou smiled with satisfaction and put on that graceful and poised expression again. However, her gaze inadvertently fell on Jiang Li, and she carefully sized him up.

"This young master looks unfamiliar. I wonder how I should address you!" Wei Wanrou thought to herself,[This man seems to be much more intelligent than that fool Le'an. I must be careful and keep an eye on him!]

Before Jiang Li could reply, someone behind Wei Wanrou recognized Jiang Li and said in a sarcastic tone,"Oh~ Isn't this the sickly Fifth Young Master of the General's Mansion? Why didn't you stay huddled in your room on this snowy day and come out to join in the fun for no reason? Don't catch a cold accidentally and then die of illness. Otherwise, we'll be the sinners."

There was an unfavored sickly Fifth Young Master in the General's Mansion. People in the noble circles of the capital had more or less heard of this, but few had actually seen him.

Today, they finally saw what he really looked like. Unexpectedly, he had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with a noble and handsome appearance. Judging from his ruddy complexion, he didn't seem as weak as the rumors said.

However, looking at his clothes again, he was dressed so plainly that it seemed that he was really unfavored!

After knowing Jiang Li's identity, Wei Wanrou slightly let down her guard just now. Towards Jiang Li, she showed a bit of contempt and then redirected her attention elsewhere.

"You're the sickly one! Master Jiang is just fine. Even if you died of illness, he would be okay!" The hot-tempered Princess Le'an didn't care about anything else. She stepped forward and lashed out at that person. Her imposing manner was as if she was going to devour the other person alive.

Jiang Li couldn't help but burst out laughing with a "pfft".

"Alright, don't bother with this kind of person! It doesn't matter!" Jiang Li advised with a smile.

"It's getting late. Let's start our competition now!" Wei Wanrou looked at Princess Le'an, with a hint of impatience in her eyes, as if she was already certain of victory.