The Lucky Heiress

“Isn’t it just because I found that young man over there, clad in white – so handsome and elegant – to be quite extraordinary?” Wei Ruo boldly stared at Wei Jinyi, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

“What does it matter to you whether my young master is good-looking or not?” Zhang Yi said angrily, increasingly suspicious of the two people before him.

“Because I know a bit of fortune-telling. I can tell that your young master is no ordinary man and wanted to give him a few words of advice,” answered Wei Ruo.

“You dare to claim to be a fortune-teller, even though you’re short and seemingly young?” Zhang Yi certainly didn’t believe her.

“If you don’t believe me, I’ll give your young master a couple of words of advice. ‘When the dragon is trapped in shallow waters, its time has not yet come; when the phoenix perches on the parasol tree, the storm comes.\'” said Wei Ruo.

At her words, everyone’s expression in the room shifted, all except Wei Jinyi, who remained unperturbed.

Seeing everyone remain silent, Wei Ruo started to walk towards Wei Jinyi, but was stopped after just one step.

Wei Jinyi spoke. “Let him come over.”

“Young master, this man’s origins are unclear.” Zhang Yi advised.

“It’s okay, let him come over,” said Wei Jinyi.

Wei Jinyi sounded resolute, and the others couldn’t find a reason to stop Wei Ruo any longer.

With no one to obstruct her, Wei Ruo marched up to Wei Jinyi and sat contentedly next to him. She then asked, “Young Master, may I look at your palm?”

Wei Jinyi silently complied, placing his right hand on the table.

His long palm was fair-skinned with distinct calluses at the centre and knuckles of his palm.

Wei Ruo extended her hand, laid hers over Wei Jinyi’s, and began to inspect it earnestly.

“Young Master, your palms indicate that you are a man of fortune. Even though there will be some hardships in the early stage, endless blessings await you afterwards. The purple air is coming from the east, and good fortune is upon you.”

She spoke feigned fortuneteller’s gibberish as she examined his hand.

Of course, she knew nothing about fortune-telling or palm-reading. She merely wished to bless Wei Jinyi with a future of overflowing good fortune and smooth sailing.

Wei Ruo chuckled to herself. Surely, her foolish second brother hadn’t recognized her yet?

Her disguise was really top-notch.

Wei Jinyi watched as his hand was toyed with in Wei Ruo’s grip, causing an embarrassing heat to spread from his palm. His heartbeats also grew louder with each passing second.

Wei Ruo was oblivious to all of this.

Wei Ruo then raised her head to study Wei Jinyi’s face, “You have a very auspicious face too, Young Master. A full forehead, bright eyes, and sharp eyebrows, everything denotes future prosperity! Let me be frank, with such a face, better days are waiting ahead for you!”

As she was speaking, Wei Ruo reached out to touch Wei Jinyi’s cheek.

The moment Wei Ruo’s palm came in contact with Wei Jinyi’s face, he dodged it, avoiding her intrusive touch.

Taken aback by the sudden evasion, Wei Ruo was about to ask Wei Jinyi what went wrong and why he dodged, when she noticed his flushed face, the blush reaching even his neck.

Wei Ruo asked, “Why is your face so red, young master?”

Wei Jinyi didn’t answer her, only said: “Stop messing around.”

“Huh? Don’t misunderstand me, young master. I wasn’t messing around. I was just reading your face,” Wei Ruo continued to play her part seriously.

“RuoRuo, stop messing around. It’s getting late, you shouldn’t have come to the tavern alone in male attire,” Wei Jinyi said again.

“Ah? You… recognized me?” Wei Ruo suddenly felt guilty.

“Only those unfamiliar with you would be fooled by your disguise,” Wei Jinyi pointed out.

Though Wei Ruo used a beard and a blue birthmark to cover most of her face, for those who knew her well, identifying her wouldn’t be difficult.

Everything from her eyes, facial features, lip shape, body shape, to her hands that hadn’t been disguised in any way, could give her away.

Nearly the moment she entered the room, Wei Jinyi had recognized her.

Of course, her disguise would fool those unfamiliar with her, which was why the others in the room hadn’t recognized Wei Ruo just yet.

They only had occasional dealings with Wei Ruo and weren’t familiar with her. Furthermore, out of respect during their last encounter, as Wei Jinyi’s sister, they hadn’t dared to take a good look at her.

Now that Wei Jinyi pointed it out, they were taken aback. So, this strangely dressed man, with a hideous birthmark on his face, was the Wei Family’s young miss!

Upon learning Wei Ruo’s identity, all the individuals, previously tense, instantly relaxed. They had initially regarded her as a threat to their young master.

They breathed a sigh of relief as they watched her approach their master and touch him up and down.

Wei Ruo muttered to herself, “So you just let me put on a show?”

She was so annoyed. He should’ve told her that he recognized her. Instead, he had let her secretly celebrate the success of her disguise.

Wei Jinyi spoke helplessly, “Your disguise is rather rough, you look like a youthful noble son but the beard makes you look like a fully grown man. Anyone familiar with disguises would see through it.”

“I’m not someone familiar with disguises, why would I think that much?” murmured Wei Ruo.

“Next time, I’ll ask Madame Ke to help you,” said Wei Jinyi.

“If you are angry at me, why would you still ask people to help me?” asked Wei Ruo.

She had thought he was angry at her for cross-dressing.

“It’s getting late, this could be dangerous if you attract unwanted attention. It’d be better next time to do it earlier,” Wei Jinyi replied.

What he meant was that he wasn’t angry, but worried about her.

A delighted smile spread across Wei Ruo’s face, “Okay, I knew my second brother cares about me. I was busy today and ran late. I thought I would have dinner outside and then head back. I won’t be this late next time.”

“Hmm.”

Immediately afterwards, Wei Jinyi shot a look at Zhang Yi and the others.

Zhang Yi hurriedly said, “I’ll go and hurry up the dishes.”

He then left to find the waiter.

As they were waiting for the dishes, Wei Ruo asked Wei Jinyi, “By the way, second brother, why was your face so red just now?”

Wei Jinyi avoided her gaze and said, “It’s a bit warm in here.”

“Warm?” Wei Ruo was a bit confused. It was November, and this year was colder than usual. She had already put on her cotton-lined clothes, even wore a fur collar.

“Yes, I’m overdressed,” said Wei Jinyi.

At his words, Wei Ruo instinctively reached out to touch Wei Jinyi’s hand, which felt hot.

Wei Jinyi quickly withdrew his hand, “You can’t do that again.”

“What can’t I do?” Wei Ruo asked.

“Touching my hand and face.” Wei Jinyi stated.

Wei Ruo laughed, “Don’t worry, second brother. I only did it because it’s you. I certainly wouldn’t do it if it’s someone else.”

Even if she was wild, she’d never dare to touch the hand or face of a strange man.

Her second brother, of course, was an exception.

Then a thought struck her, and she asked, “Second Brother, you were shy just now, weren’t you?”