Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Dont Bother Too Much for Me (1/2)

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Don’t Bother Too Much for Me

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Then there was a silence in the back room, as if no one had anything to say.

The excessive quietness made the atmosphere somewhat awkward, although Wei Ruo was not the one feeling awkward.

After a pause, Wei Yichen found a topic and said to Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, your loquat syrup is quite extraordinary. I heard from my classmates that many people’s coughing has been cured.”

Wei Ruo lightly responded: “Hmm.”

She was not surprised at all about this. Her loquat syrup could heal or relieve

any common cold-induced cough.

For other complicated types of coughs, however, that was another story.

And Wei Ruo had clearly stated this when she started selling the loquat syrup. “Ruoruo is really amazing, she knows so much. If she were a boy, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to match her,” Wei Yichen added.

“Big brother, you flatter me,” Wei Ruo politely responded.

Wei Yilin chimed in: “Even as a girl, your big sister is just as impressive. She’s now the richest person in our family, buying whatever she wants.”

Wei Yilin looked at Wei Ruo, his expression somewhat awkward, as if he was feeling a mix of admiration, respect, or maybe even resentment and anger.

Wei Yichen noticed Wei Yilin’s odd expression and said, “Yilin, that’s because your big sister is competent.”

The implication was for Wei Yilin to stop having wild thoughts; it was not appropriate for a man to covet his sisters’ personal money. Even when they got married, it was part of the dowry that belonged to the women.

“I know, I’m just curious about how much private savings big sister has now.”

Wei Yilin’s eyes were solidly locked on Wei Ruo, as if trying to discern something from her.

The topic brought a slight change to Lady Yun’s facial expression.

The Wei family knew about Wei Ruo’s wealth.

But just from what they had seen, Wei Ruo had at least a hundred taels of gold, gifted by the prince, along with hundred plus taels of silver from the recent sale of her loquat syrup.

Not to mention other rewards and gifts.

However, Lady Yun, Wei Yichen, Wei Qingwan, and Wei Yilin were uncertain about the exact amount of her wealth.

In contrast, the finances of the military prefecture were tight, and they had to live frugally this year.

If it weren’t for Wei Mingting’s successive promotions and rewards, Lady Yun wouldn’t know how to manage this year.

Even though he received some rewards after his promotion, the military prefecture’s expenses were substantial. After his promotion, Lady Yun prepared a decent amount of New Year gifts for those in the capital city, thus spending a lot.

Although the Wei family did not fully agree with the way Wei Ruo made money, the substantial amount of silver she had was indeed enviable.

Especially Wei Qingwan, she didn’t feel it much when they were in Xingshan County. But after moving to the government city and meeting more privileged ladies, she realized her consumption level was somewhat mediocre.