Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: 439 (1/2)
Chapter 439: 439
“Well of course, Ruoruo certainly will need to remarry one day, there is no worry that girls from the duke’s residence will remain single. However, she can hardly expect to marry into a prestigious house like Duke’s Residence anymore. Therefore, using this expensive thyme wine for her dowry might seem wasteful,” Madam Bai reasoned.
“I don’t consider it a waste. If I’m marrying into an ordinary household, I should prepare more valuable things for my dowry as a form of financial security,” Wei Ruo calmly replied.
The smile on Madam Bai’s face began to falter, her lips twitching slightly.
Then, her tone turned serious, “Ruoruo, don’t take this the wrong way, but times have changed. It’s lucky that the two jars of wine your friend gifted you happen to be useful. You should feel proud to contribute to the Wei family. You should gladly hand them over, rather than hesitating and making everyone uncomfortable.”
“Aunt, no offense, but if you want the thyme wine, get it with your own abilities. Why should you blame me for not giving it to you? Shouldn’t you also be weeping in the imperial palace, blaming the emperor for not bestowing a better official position on uncle, condemning the examiners for not allowing your son to become a scholar?” Wei Ruo retorted.
“What are you implying? Are you ridiculing your uncle and cousin?”
“Aren’t I stating the truth? If you can’t get what you want, you should think about why you lack the ability to get it, instead of blaming others for not giving it to you.”
“You impertinent girl, how dare you disrespect me like this? I’m your Aunt! Don’t you have any respect for your elders?”
“I would rather not have elders who only concern themselves with their own benefits.”
“Very well, it seems I hold no place in your heart! Come, let’s go to Shou’an Hall. Let your grandfather and grandmother make judgement!”
Saying so, Madam Bai grabbed Wei Ruo’s wrist and tried to drag her away.
Wei Ruo then yanked her hand back, looking down at her reddened wrist and coldly glancing at Madam Bai, “No need to be so rough, I can walk.”
Before leaving, Wei Ruo turned to Xiumei, “Meimei, pack away the thyme wine, lest it gets stolen by rats.”
“Yes, Miss.”
Madam Bai lost her composure, “Are you calling me a rat?”
“Rats are the ones who want to steal my wine, aren’t you one?” Wei Ruo replied.
Madam Bai’s face darkened, “We’ll see how long you can keep up this defiance!”
The Duke and Duchess were mid-nap within the Shou’an Hall.
In the past few days, they had been losing sleep over the rescinded marriage proposal from the Marquis Xuanping Residence. Having just drunk a calming tea, the Duke was finally able to sleep.
The Duchess was tending to him.
Hearing the uproar from outside, the Duke furrowed his brows and asked a maid what was happening.
“It’s the second Madam. She has brought Young Miss here and requested for both the Duke and Duchess to mediate,” the maid hurriedly reported.
“Mediate? What has Bai started again?” the Duchess said displeased.
Upon hearing this, the Duke climbed out of bed, “I’d like to see what they’re up to!”
With that, the Duke put on his outer robe. The Duchess reluctantly followed him out of the chamber.
Indeed, Madam Bai and Wei Ruo were standing in the other room.
Upon seeing the elders, Madam Bai started to complain, recounting how she had asked Wei Ruo for the thyme wine but was refused.