Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 389: The Empresss Reward_1 (1/2)
Chapter 389: Chapter 389: The Empress’s Reward_1
Intending to bask in Wei Mingting’s standing, yet believing Wei Mingting is incapable of upholding the Wei Family on his own and requires support from elder brothers. Isn’t that laughable on Wei Mingyong’s part?
Although that was exactly the kind of person he was in the original work, Wei Ruo couldn’t help but be rendered speechless by his shamelessness when faced with it in reality.
“Niece, aren’t your words neglecting the broader view? Your second uncle has already analyzed the situation very thoroughly for you. One chopstick is easily breakable, but a handful isn’t. Is it that you do not understand this simple logic? Your father and yourself are both somewhat capable, but depending solely on the two of you is far from sufficient!”
“I must be a fool, for I indeed cannot fully comprehend second uncle’s meaning. Why don’t you continue discussing this matter with my father and elder brother instead? I am merely a woman, and indeed lack the capability to have much say in the rise and fall of our clan.” Wei Ruo replied, her tone stern.
“What do you mean by that?” Wei Mingyong’s face darkened immediately.
“Is there a problem with what I said? If you have a problem, discuss it rationally with my father and elder brother. Why are you looking to me?” Wei Ruo retorted with a smile in her eyes.
“Wei Qingruo, I am your second uncle, your elder. I am discussing this matter with you merely as a concession. Is this how a young lady from the Duke’s Residence behaves?”
“Whether I act like a young lady from the Duke’s Residence is none of your concern, second uncle.” Wei Ruo replied coldly.
“Your… It’s no wonder the Xiu Family wanted to annul the marriage because of your manners!” Wei Mingyong roared in anger.
During his few days in Taizhou prefecture, he had managed to inquire about every incident that had occurred in the Wei Family during this time.
He had heard from somewhere about Wei Ruo’s potential union with the well-known Xiu family from Taizhou prefecture, but in the end, it did not happen.
“Second Uncle should be more careful with his words. I was never engaged, so where is the question of an annulment?” Wei Ruo replied coldly.
“Ha, I heard that the eldest son of the Xiu family passed the provincial examination this time. The opportunity to elevate your status was in front of you, it is a pity you did not have that fortune.”
“Elevate my status? Are you suggesting that the Wei Family is pond scum, Second Uncle? Then what would that make you?” Wei Ruo asked.
“You…” Realizing he has been insulted, Wei Mingyong’s face darkened even further. “You are disrespecting your elders, showing no respect, talking gibberish!”
He had hit a brick wall with Wei Mingting and Wei Yichen, but they were at least courteous enough to give him face.
This grandniece of his, on the other hand, was downright disrespecting him!
Wei Ruo didn’t want to argue with Wei Mingyong anymore: “I have some things to do, so I’ll return to my room first. Please, feel free to do whatever you want, second uncle.”
After she finished speaking, Wei Ruo walked straight past Wei Mingyong, heading towards the backyard.
Wei Mingyong watched with wide eyes as Wei Ruo walked away, then snarled, “This is outrageous! This girl is showing no respect for her elders! No manners at all! Not a single respectable person has been raised by the third branch of our family!”
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As the days of September waned, the rice in Taizhou prefecture was all harvested.
Those who heeded Wei Ruo’s advice and complied with the government office’s arrangements benefited immensely from it.
Once the peasants reaped their rich harvests, tax was collected by the government office, allowing the granaries to be filled up.
With a good yield of rice, the government office felt more confident about reclamation.