Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Taking Two Young Ladies to the Capital City_1 (1/2)
Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Taking Two Young Ladies to the Capital City_1
“Born with a fair and pretty face? Does my older brother not know that only concubines would need to rely on their looks to serve? Wealthy families seek virtues when choosing a wife, and adhere to the principle of marrying someone of an equal social status. What importance is there in one’s feature now?”
“Exactly, so what if she becomes a concubine? It is better to be a concubine of the royal family or of a prominent noble family than to be a wife of a farmer. What benefits would there be for our Wei Family if she marries a farmer?” Wei Mingyong retorted.
“Ridiculous! Absurd! Has our Wei Family fallen so far as to rely on women for our benefits?”
“What’s wrong with it? Younger brother, stop being so stubborn. Look at the Qi Family, didn’t their rise to power begin when Imperial Concubine Qi was favoured, allowing Lord Qi to flourish at court? This is not something to be ashamed of.”
“Nonsense!”
“Whatever younger brother says, our parents are the ones now arranging Ruoruo’s marriage. You should start preparing early, and send Ruoruo and Wanwan to the Capital City prepairing for their marriages!”
Wei Mingyong did not continue arguing with Wei Mingting, knowing that as long as their parents were there, his youngest brother couldn’t do as he pleased.
“I will write to our parents to clarify the matter,” said Wei Mingting who did not wish to discuss further with Wei Mingyong, he turned, his sleeves flapping, and strode toward his study.
Wei Mingyong confidently called after his departing brother, “Go ahead and write your letter. Let’s see who our parents will listen to in the end!”
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Cangyun Garden.
Upon learning that their elders in the Capital City had intervened in their eldest daughter’s marriage, Mrs. Yun murmured,”Second uncle is finally doing something decent.”
“Madam, master may be angry with the way the second elder is acting.”
“Master has always been very respectful. In matters like this, other people’s opinions hold no weight. However, if it is the will of his father and mother, even if he has objections, he would not dare to defy.”
Then Mrs. Yun instructed Cuiping and the others, “Remember, when master returns, do not mention this matter.”
“Yes, Madam.”
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Wangmei Garden.
“Is it true?” Wei Qingwan asked Cuihe, her expression somewhat grim.
“It’s true, the second elder himself said so. And the servants attending in the main hall said that master was furious.”
Wei Qingwan bit her lip: “Second uncle is being reckless.”
“Yes, miss, I don’t know what second elder is thinking. He wrote to our uncle and aunt in the Capital City, and now under their pressure, master has no choice but to comply.”
“Did grandfather and grandmother mention any arrangements they made for Wei Qingruo?” Wei Qingwan asked.
“This servant is not aware.”
Wei Qingwan had a serious expression on her face.
“Miss, do not worry, even if the old master and madam arrange another marriage for the eldest miss, they cannot do better than you!” Cuihe affirmed.
“I worry there might be more complications.”
Who knows if there will be a second change after the first one?
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Tingsong Garden.