Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Reconsidering Plans_1 (1/2)
Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Reconsidering Plans_1
Wei Mingyong was actually a bit flustered. His younger brother, a seasoned warrior, radiated an intimidating aura when he was silent.
Standing upright and composed near Wei Mingting, the maid Jin did not fear. She had watched the third master grow up and did not believe that he would lash out at her.
Even if the third master did not care for her, he would still respect his father and mother standing behind her.
After a while, Wei Mingting stood up from his seat, turned and left the main hall.
Wei Mingyong concealed his earlier panic, revealing a satisfied smile.
He knew his younger brother had compromised.
No matter how fiery his temperament or how spirited he was, when faced with their parent’s orders, even if he had immense capabilities, there was nothing he could do!
Madam Yun frowned tightly, her gaze lingering on the place where Wei Mingting had exited.
Her feelings were a bit complicated, partly worried for her husband and partly relieved for today’s events.
After a brief silence in the main hall, maid Jin spoke to Madam Yun, “Madam, before I came here, the old master and the old madam mentioned that the third young master is now a scholar, and will participate in the imperial examination next spring. He will accompany me to the Capital City to get acclimated early and prepare.”
Madam Yun nodded: “It should be so.”
Jin continued: “Moreover, the old madam suggests that you seriously consider going to the Capital City as well.”
“The old madam wants me to return to the Capital City?”
“Yes. The marriages of your two daughters need you to help arrange. Plus, you and the young masters and young ladies haven’t returned to the Capital City for many years. It’s about time you go back.”
Madam Yun didn’t respond immediately, instead she pondered: “Please allow me to consider this matter.”
“Alright, then I will wait for your reply, Madam.”
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Two days later, the General’s Residence began to bustle with activity.
As this was the wish of the old master and madam in the Capital City, Madame Yun, despite her reluctance to part with Wei Mingting, had no choice but to comply. This meant she would go to the Capital City along with Jin and the rest.
Madam Yun dispatched a portion of the servants from the residence, only retaining those who had sworn fidelity.
She then started to liquidate her assets in Taizhou Prefecture and Xingshan County, selling off shops and farmland.
As luck would have it, the shops weren’t doing well and the yield from the farmland was subpar compared to others. It was better to sell them and convert to silver.
Subsequently, Madam Yun arranged for more transportation to facilitate their journey to the Capital City.
Madam Yun was busy in her room instructing the servants to pack, when Wei Yilin rushed into Cangyun Garden.
Running and panting, he called out: “Mother, mother…”.
“Yilin, you’re grown now, you can’t be so reckless,” reprimanded Madam Yun.
“Mother, I heard from a servant that we’re going to the Capital City. Is it true?”
“Yes, it’s true. Your eldest brother is going to take the examination, and your two elder sisters are preparing for their weddings. Your mother has to help them with the arrangements. So, you must also go with your mother.”
“What about father?” asked Wei Yilin.
“Your father can’t leave easily because of his duties, but don’t worry, he will be transferred to the Capital City sooner or later,” replied Madam Yun.
“But I don’t want to be separated from father…” Wei Yilin pouted, visibly unwilling.
“Yilin, we can’t help it. Your grandparents are in the Capital City waiting for us, and we can’t not go. What’s more, we haven’t returned to the Duke’s Residence in the Capital City to celebrate the New Year for many years.”
“But I barely remember them.”