Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Once Again, Yun Family is Seriously Annoyedi (1/2)
Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Once Again, Yun Family is Seriously Annoyedi
“The madams who, just a quarter of an hour ago, had been complaining about everyone’s hardship this year, were now all eager to contribute money, effort, and manpower for the country and the people.
A smile involuntarily appeared on the faces of Madam Yuan and Nanny Qin. Having accomplished her task, Wei Ruo went to take her seat at the end of the line.
Everyone present was the headwoman of their respective families. She, as an unmarried young lady, was supposed to sit at the very end.
Wei Ruo didn’t have to worry about what came next; it could be left to Madam Yuan and Nanny Qin to discuss with the other madams.
Approximately an hour later, the meeting concluded, and Madam Yuan saw the madams out.
Madam Xu trailed behind the others. Before leaving, she took Wei Ruo’s hands, her eyes filled with admiration and affection, “Miss Ruo, you truly have the heart of an orchid.”
Wei Ruo simply smiled.
As Madam Yuan and Nanny Qin were still present, Madam Xu did not say much more.
After Madam Xu left, only Madam Yuan, Nanny Qin, Madam Yun, Wei Ruo, and a few maids remained in the hall.
Nanny Qin stood up and walked to Wei Ruo, a smile on her face, “Miss Ruo, you indeed did not disappoint. Your approach of substituting labor for relief today was truly a refreshing surprise for me.”
“Nanny Qin overpraises me; this measure is merely for the better progression of affairs and to alleviate some worries for his Highness,” Wei Ruo responded. “His Highness will undoubtedly be very pleased when he learns of today’s events. I am very much looking forward to the further developments.” After saying this, Nanny Qin lead her people away.
Then, Madam Yun and Wei Ruo took their leave of Madam Yuan.
Madam Yuan nodded, not saying much more to Wei Ruo with Madam Yun present.
Wei Ruo got back into the carriage with Madam Yun, and they left the Yuan Residence and headed towards the Military Prefecture.
Unlike her cold demeanor before, Madam Yun now had a hint of joy on her face, and there were quite a few questions she wished to ask Wei Ruo.
“Ruoruo, your solution is not bad, but you also need to consider our family. See if there is a way to involve the Wei Family in it as well.”
“I already mentioned the method at the Yuan Residence – those with money contribute money, those with strength contribute strength, and those with grains contribute grains. Rewards will be distributed based on merit,” Wei Ruo answered.
Ruoruo, you are well aware of our family’s situation,” said Madam Yun.
“So? Is it Mother’s intent that we should contribute nothing, yet desire both land and merit?” Wei Ruo countered, a trace of mockery at the corner of her lips.
Madam Yun’s face darkened upon being exposed, but she still patiently responded, “How can you say we are not contributing? Isn’t the greatest merit of this matter on you, Ruoruo?”
“So, it’s only natural that the fields allocated afterward are under my name right?” said Wei Ruo.
“You mean, you want to take the land yourself?”
“Is there a problem? Hasn’t Mother already arranged my marriage, planning to marry me off? As the saying goes, a married daughter is like splashed water. There should be no problem with me setting aside my dowry early, right?” Wei Ruo said.
Dowry has always been the private property of women, untouched by both her natal family and her husband’s family.
“But you are not yet married.”
“Even though I am not married, the personal property that I have amassed should belong to me. There shouldn’t be any issue with this, right? Coming from the Capital City, Mother should be well aware of this rule,” Wei Ruo pointed out.