Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 117 Fathers Promise 1 (1/2)
Chapter 117: Chapter 117 Father’s Promise 1
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Wei Ruo thought to herself: Why is he asking me this, what does he want to reward me for? Can’t he just say it outright? Why does he insist on me speaking up about it?
Who knows what kind of hole she might dig for herself after she made a request. The minds of the royal family were complex, brimming with twists and turns, who knows if she might accidentally step into some kind of taboo territory?
Wei Ruo said, “This humble girl dare not ask for any reward.”
“Since I’ve asked, you should answer. You need not worry,” Chu Lan said.
“The effort to cultivate the barren land in the south of the city was on behalf of the country and the people. Being able to provide food for them is my fortunate attribute. Since my father serves in the court, living off the king’s income and bearing his worries, as his daughter, I should also understand this principle and share his concerns,” Wei Ruo replied.
Although it was for the country and the people, as a prince, wouldn’t it be reasonable for Chu Lan to reward me something too? I don’t need anything else, just some silver would suffice.
Wei Ruo could only stash these words in her heart, she didn’t dare to say it, fearing Chu Lan would seize upon it.
Wei Ruo’s words moved Wei Mingting deeply, causing him to feel both touched and ashamed.
Because of a mix-up, his daughter was subjected to many hardships living in the countryside for many years, he as a father was not able to offer her the parental love and protection she deserved. Even now that she is back home he IS too preoccupied with the matter of the Japanese pirates to take care of her.
And yet, his daughter is so understanding and wise beyond her years.
Chu Lan looked at Wei Ruo and said, “Since Miss Wei asks for nothing then I can only present you with some gold and silver. I hope, Miss Wei, you will not find it vulgar.”
Hearing this, Wei Ruo’s eyes lit up – a reward of money? That’s fantastic!
From this perspective, the original protagonist isn’t completely useless. At least, he knows to reward someone in silver when something is accomplished. Chu Lan continued, “Additionally, I’d like to ask Miss Wei to compile a detailed report on the whole process of land improvement, fertilization, cultivation, and harvesting, from beginning to end, for my use.”
Wei Ruo knew that Chu Lan intended to report this experimental work to the court. She could provide a detailed record and it would be Chu Lan’s responsibility to report it.
“I’ve been keeping detailed records, which I can easily tidy up for you,” Wei Ruo said.
Wei Ruo had anticipated that this data might be useful, and because she had a habit of keeping records during the experimental stage, so after each inspection in the town’s southern fields, she would take notes. If she was too busy to go there herself, she would have Zhang Manor’s reporting the situation to herself.
“Hmm, I’ll have Qin Manor come to your residence and get these crucial records. I’m very satisfied with your response,” said Chu Lan.
He liked dealing with clear-headed, organized, and efficient people.
After praising Wei Ruo, she let Agui and Xiaoba start harvesting the rice.
During the harvest, Chu Lan and Qian Magistrate stood by and watched, occasionally picking up a rice stalk to examine it.
They would ship off the harvested rice soon after it was harvested.
As midday approached, Qian Magistrate invited Chu Lan and Wei Mingting to his residence for lunch.
However, Chu Lan proposed to visit the Wei family instead. “I’ve heard from Xie Jue’s sister that Miss Wei’s maid is a marvelous cook. I wonder if there’s a chance we could try her food?”
“Oh? Miss Wei’s personal maid is a great cook? I’d also like to give that a try,” said Qian Magistrate, his interest piqued.
“Um… I’m not entirely sure,” said Wei Mingting, turning to Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo thought to herself that while it was quite audacious of Chu Lan to invite himself over to their place for a meal, at least he didn’t specify that she herself was a good cook or that she had to cook for them.