Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Chapter 584 Long-term Plan_1 (1/2)
Chapter 584: Chapter 584 Long-term Plan_1
“But…but…” Xiumei hesitated to say, “Our identities don’t match. He is a general now, and I am just a humble maid. How could I possibly marry him? He should be with a noble lady, not me!”
“Don’t ever say you are just a humble maid. I have never seen you like that. I bet Brother Xiaoyong and my foster parents wouldn’t think so either.” Wei Ruo said.
After careful reflection, Xiumei seemed to have made up her mind. She looked up at Wei Ruo and said, “Miss, I will not marry until you are formally married. So, be it Brother Xiaoyong or Xiaobei, I won’t consider them.”
“Xiumei, your life is your own. It shouldn’t be tied to me unreasonably.” Wei Ruo said seriously.
“No, from the day I started serving you, my life became closely tied with yours. If you live, I live; if you are happy, I’m happy. Everything I have now, you gave me. So, my decision to marry will also depend on you. Have you ever heard of a maid marrying before her mistress?”
“But your mistress, me, is already married. I had the full traditional wedding ceremony.”
“That doesn’t count. The prince is your brother, not your husband.”
“Xiumei!”
“Miss, you once said that I could decide my own marriage. Now, I have made up my mind.” Xiumei said.
“When did you become so articulate?”
“I learnt it from you.”
“Ah…” Wei Ruo was left speechless. She thought to herself, if Brother Xiaoyong knew that Xiumei was not considering getting married because of her, would he blame her?
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In the afternoon, as planned, Wei Ruo sent the selected portraits to Xu Zhengyong. He looked through them perfunctorily then claimed he didn’t like any of them. He asked Wei Ruo to choose again as he prefers a lively yet dignified woman.
When Wei Ruo heard this, she thought, why doesn’t he just say he wants Xiumei!
Nevertheless, Wei Ruo asked for more portraits of women from the matchmaker.
When it was time for dinner, Xiumei prepared a feast. Wei Ruo had the table moved to the courtyard and she invited Wei Jinyi and Xiaobei from next door. Along with the Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu who had been helping Wei Ruo at the King Rui Residence, there were seven of them.
Without the constraints of hierarchy or gender differences, everyone sat together and enjoyed a lively meal. Xiumei’s cooking received unanimous praise, considered a culinary delight.
After dinner, Xu Zhengyong set off again.
He only had one day of rest and was due to appear in the camp early the following day.
Wei Ruo bid Xu Zhengyong farewell at the entrance, reminding him to be careful.
As instructed by Wei Ruo, Xiumei handed some packed items to Xu Zhengyong.
Xu Zhengyong accepted the package, “Thank you Xiumei, I will cherish the things you gave.”
“These are from the miss, not me!” Xiumei hurriedly denied any involvement.
“It’s the same.”
“Not the same! Miss cares about you, I don’t!” Xiumei retorted angrily.
“Even if you don’t admit it, I know you care about me.” Xu Zhengyong was certain.
“You are shameless.” Xiumei made a disgusted face.
Xu Zhengyong just laughed.
Wei Ruo watched on, thinking no matter what, these two haven’t changed their old habits of arguing.