Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Chapter 500 Four People Eating Barbecue Together_1 (1/2)

Chapter 500: Chapter 500 Four People Eating Barbecue Together_1

“There’s no need to thank me, I didn’t do anything.” Wei Jinyi replied.

“How can you say you did nothing, second brother? You’ve been doing quite a lot for me. Not only was acquiring the coal mines with your help but you’ve also silently supported me in doing many things other women couldn’t do. And whenever there is trouble, you always try your best to shield me from it.” Wei Ruo detailed the things Wei Jinyi had done for her.

Wei Jinyi silently gazed at Wei Ruo’s face, lit up with a bright smile, without responding.

Looking at Wei Jinyi, Wei Ruo continued: “There aren’t many people in this world who indulge me as you do. There’s my nursemaid, Meimei, and now, you.”

“Yes, we are all your family,” Wei Jinyi said.

Hearing these words, the corners of Wei Ruo’s mouth lifted into an uncontrollable smile.

Family, what a beautiful word.

Even though the nursemaid, Meimei, and her second brother were not related to her by blood, they all gave her warmth that surpassed family bonds.

She was content.

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Afterward, Wei Ruo, accompanied by Wei Jinyi, purchased an estate in Hejian Prefecture, near the cotton fields she had recently bought.

Since the estate was located in the suburbs, its price was not steep, especially when compared to shops in Capital City.

With 1600 taels of silver, she purchased the estate, which covered more than twenty acres of land. This included a large bamboo grove behind the estate—everything was now Wei Ruo’s property.

She particularly liked the two massive storage houses within the estate, where she could store the cotton she would collect in the future.

She could also store goods transported from Jiangnan here and conveniently transport them to the Capital City as needed.

She also planned to make use of the large bamboo grove behind the estate. Bamboo is very versatile, not only providing shoots all year round but also serving as material for making various bamboo products.

Besides, as long as it was properly protected, many useful herbs such as ginseng and Trillium could be planted within the bamboo grove, which thrives in shady areas.

On the night they purchased the property, Wei Ruo didn’t rush back to Tongshan Temple, and Wei Jinyi stayed with her.

There were people on the mountain who could look after things. As long as Eunuch Gao was kept in the dark, there wouldn’t be any issues if they were absent for a night or two.

In the large courtyard of the estate, Wei Ruo and Xiumei set up a grill.

Xiaobei helped with starting the fire and adding charcoal.

Wei Jinyi had had someone gather lots of fresh ingredients. After being prepared, they were skewered onto newly cleaved bamboo sticks.

The familiarity of this scene made her heart flutter. Although the courtyard they were in was much larger than the Wei family’s and more tranquil.

Before long, the scent of roasted meat wafted through the courtyard, stimulating everyone’s appetites.

Wei Ruo sprinkled each skewer with her secret barbecue seasoning.

Xiaobei was thoroughly enjoying the grilled meat skewers, saying, “Miss, your cooking is exceptional. Initially, I wasn’t used to it, but now, I find all other food mundane after tasting yours.”