Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Someone to Accompany on New (1/2)

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Someone to Accompany on New

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“Yes.” Wei Jinyi’s reply was undoubtedly affirmative.

After some contemplation, Wei Ruo gave in.

Wei Ruo agreed, “Alright then, I will speak with them later. You can help as my

friend.”

“Okay.”

So, Wei Jinyi stayed. He changed into more convenient short clothes and busied himself by Wei Ruo’s side.

That evening, Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo kept busy until almost midnight.

Today was New Year1 s Eve, a time that should be filled with family joy, but tonight there was no heart for celebration in this small courtyard.

Wei Ruo stood in the yard, looking up at the bright moon in the sky, her thoughts a tangle.

Unmelted snow, disease coming again. This end of the year was filled with hardship, sorrow, and partings.

“What are you thinking about?” Wei Jinyi asked.

“Nothing much, just feeling a bit melancholy about this year. So many people

will die.”

Starvation, freezing, disease, each word representing countless lives.

“As is the nature of the world, the earth is indifferent to the struggles of its creatures. But the people of Taizhou prefecture are lucky. They have a dedicated magistrate, a compassionate Princess Jingmin, and you…” Wei Jinyi turned to look at Wei Ruo. Her petite figure housed a resilient spirit, her eyes filled with unyielding determination in the face of adversity, as well as mercy and compassion for the people.

“Second Brother, once you’ve accomplished what you wish to, you should study hard and work towards becoming a good official. That way, you can still do something for the people,” Wei Ruo said.

“I will,” replied Wei Jinyi, looking seriously at Wei Ruo.

A little while later, Wei Jinyi said to Wei Ruo, “You’ve been busy all day and you need rest now. Let me escort you back to your room.

“Second Brother, let’s stay up together to welcome the New Year,” Wei Ruo

said.

After all, it was New Year’s Eve, and Wei Ruo didn’t want to go to sleep yet. She wanted to be with someone when the new year arrives.

As Xiumei had been busy all day, Wei Ruo had ordered her to rest earlier. Now, only Wei Jinyi remained by her side.

“Alright,” Wei Jinyi agreed immediately, apparently willing to accompany her in anything she wished to do.

Because the courtyard outside was filled with piled-up snow, and the outdoor chill, Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi moved to the room. They shifted the table to the front of the window, and opened the window.

There was a brazier nearby with tea boiling on top

Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi sat side by side. Wei Ruo leaned against the window while Wei Jinyi sat next to her.

Perhaps due to the peculiar circumstances, Wei Jinyi did not refuse to sit next to Wei Ruo as he usually would have for fear of impropriety.

The rosy glow from the brazier coloured Wei Ruo’s face with a similar hue. The light seemed to flicker in her bright eyes and Wei Jinyi found himself enchanted as he watched her.

Unaware of Wei Jinyi’s gaze, Wei Ruo quietly watched the scene outside the window. The surroundings were so quiet that it felt as though one could hear the sound of time passing by.

In a daze, Wei Ruo remembered her past life, when she was alone in the big city for her studies.

Even during the festive seasons, she avoided returning home to escape her alcoholic and abusive father.