Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Lets Go Together 1 (1/2)
Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Let’s Go Together 1
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Because today was the first day of the lunar month, the academy gave the students a day off. And Wei Mingting was still resting at home due to his injuries.
The Yun Family had now begun the practice of having men and women sit at ifferent tables, and so two tables were arranged at dinner, separated by a screen in the middle.
It was only after they finished their dinner and sat together for casual chats and tea, that the women were allowed to converse with the men of the house. First, Wei Qingwan inquired about Wei Yichen’s experiences in the academy over the last few days to show her concern. After that, she shared with Wei Mingting that she had received an invitation from the Xiu Family to watch the Dragon Boat race.
“Father, Miss Yaojun has invited me to watch the Dragon Boat race on Duanwu Festival.”
“Ah, that’s a good thing. Just be careful, Wanwan,” Wei Mingting nodded and said.
‘I will also go that day and accompany Wanwan over,” said Wei Yichen. “Big brother is also going?” Wei Qingwan said with a happy expression. “Yes, I have already made arrangements with Brother Fengyuan, and every year Anzhou Academy chooses some students to form a team to participate in the Dragon Boat race,” Wei Yichen explained.
“Isn’t Big Brother participating?” Wei Yilin asked hastily. Wei Yichen laughed and said, “I’m not very good at these things.” Wei Yichen excelled in literature but not in martial arts, and rowing dragon boats was quite labor-intensive, so he naturally did not participate. Wei Yichen added, “However, Brother Fengyuan is participating. He is both literate and martially skilled, so we can look forward to his performance that day.”
Wei Yilin grumbled, “Our martial arts academy also formed a team. I originally wanted to participate, but the master said I was too young. It will be a few more years before I can participate. Now, only the older disciples are allowed to participate.”
Then Wei Yilin asked Wei Mingting, “Father, can I go and watch that day?” Even though he was a little disappointed that he could not participate, he believed it would still be exciting to watch in person.
“Yes, you can go with me on that day,” Wei Mingting replied.
“Great!” Wei Yilin’s face immediately lit up in excitement.
Then Wei Yilin’s gaze fell on Wei Ruo, “What about Big Sister? Is Big Sister also going with us?”
Wei Ruo had intended to stay out of the conversation and was quietly drinking her tea when Wei Yilin asked her.
Madam Yun said, “Your big sister can’t go with you and your father. If she wants to go, she must go with your mother.”
Wei Ruo was already fourteen years old, so it was improper for her to go out and play with her father alone.
“Is that so… Then is Big Sister going with Mother?” asked Wei Yilin. “That’s not necessary. Today a message from Tongzhi Prefecture came. Miss Xiu also invited your big sister,” Madame Yun replied.
The invitation was delivered directly to the Military Prefecture by the Xiu Family’s servants, so Madame Yun obviously knew about it.
Upon hearing this, Wei Qingwan’s face slightly faltered, then she looked at Wei Ruo and said with a faint smile, “So elder sister is also invited. That’s wonderful.”
Wei Ruo replied calmly, “Actually, I was planning to decline the invitation. I’m not familiar with Miss Xiu, and I don’t particularly enjoy social activities.” Hearing this, Madam Yun hurriedly said, “You mustn’t decline. A few days ago Madam Xiu mentioned this to me, and I already accepted on your behalf.” Then Madam Yun continued, “Ruoruo, it benefits you more than harms you to socialize with other young ladies from the city.”
Wei Ruo’s expression darkened; Madam Yun had agreed to it on her behalf without asking for her opinion.
Noticing Wei Ruo’s displeasure, Madam Yun looked somewhat embarrassed and guilty.
The others also noticed this. Wei Qingwan quickly said, “Sister, Lady Tongzhi likes you very much and is looking forward to your presence at the Dragon Boat race. Please do not disappoint her kindness.”
Wei Ruo glanced at Wei Qingwan and chose to ignore her.