Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 108 Magistrates Madam_l (1/2)
Chapter 108: Chapter 108 Magistrate’s Madam_l
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Lu Yuhong said, “I’m only a third full. If it weren’t for the fact that it would be impolite to exhaust Miss Wei, I’d ask her to make a few more fish.” Then, Lu Yuhong sighed, “If I could exchange fish for money, it would be easy, but this really as difficult. I do want to offer money, but she is a young lady from a distinguished family, giving her silver would belittle her. And it would be inappropriate to give her something else. She’s a young girl and I’m a rough man, to give her gifts may bother her, and worse, if someone hears it, it could ruin her reputation.”
“I didn’t expect you to be so considerate now,” Chu Lan said.
“Your Highness, please don’t tease me. I may be a bit rough, but I still understand the basic rules,” defended Lu Yuhong, for he, too, came from an aristocratic family.
Then, Lu Yuhong sighed again, “When will I be able to enjoy Miss Wei’s cooking again? Perhaps I should think of a way to gift her a sizable present. She may continue to make delicious meals for me out of gratitude. But how can I rightfully give a gift to an unmarried lady?…”
Lu Yuhong kept talking to himself.
Seeing him mutter like this, both Chu Lan and Xie Jue were helpless and shook their heads.
They ignored him. Once a foodie’s head was full of delicious food, it was hard for them to think about anything else. They let him worry about it. He would figure it out when the time came.
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By the time Wei Ruo and Xiumei returned to the temporary residence of Xie’s Family, Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan had already returned.
Seeing Wei Ruo returning, Yun Shi asked, “Ruoruo, where did you and Miss Xie go today?”
“We took a boat ride on East Lake,” Wei Ruo answered, not planning to mention anything about meeting Chu Lan, Lu Yuhong, or Xie Jue to Yun Shi.
“Hmm, since we are staying at Xie’s family’s residence this time, next time you go to Xie’s family, take some gifts from me to show our gratitude,” Yun Shi said.
“Understood.”
Wei Ruo turned and left, and Wei Qingwan followed her out.
Outside the house, Wei Qingwan asked, “Sister, when you went out with Miss
Xie today, did she mention anything about her brother?
Wei Ruo stopped, turned her head, and looked at Wei Qingwan with interest.
“Why are you asking about Master Xie?”
■’Sister, don’t get me wrong, I’m not asking about Master Xie. I just heard that Master Xie is staying in Taizhou prefecture because of Master Chu.”
Wei Ruo showed a knowing expression, “So, you are trying to learn about
Master Chu?”
“Sister, you misunderstand. Master Chu is of special status. If our Wei Family could win Master Chu’s favor, it would be extremely beneficial for father and our family. I’m asking not for myself, but for the Wei Family.” “So, your idea of winning Master Chu’s favor is to offer yourself?” Wei Ruo said. “Sister, don’t belittle me. I have absolutely no such thoughts.” Wei Qingwan immediately denied.
“Whether you do or not, only you know it well. Suppose I find out about Master Chu, what can you do? Have father ingratiate himself with Master Chu?” Wei Ruo asked with a smile.