Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Xie Yings Insider News 1 (1/2)
Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Xie Ying’s Insider News 1
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Wei Ruo didn’t have much interest in the activities of the ladies and their daughters, but she was very interested in wandering the streets of Government City.
So promptly after dressing lightly, she joyfully followed Madame Yun out.
However, Madame Yun insisted that Wei Ruo and Wei Qingwan try to stay in the carriage as much as possible. If they were to enter a shop, they had to wear their veiled hats and not take them off lightly, with their maids following closely behind them.
Naturally, Wei Ruo could not stay put and as soon as she reached a bustling area, she left the carriage and began to browse the various shops and stalls. After a short while, she ran into Xie Ying.
“Ruoruo!”
Xie Ying noticed Wei Ruo first, and she started hopping towards her with glee. Unlike Wei Ruo who wore a veiled hat, Xie Ying was unobstructed and relaxed. “Ruoruo, why are you dressed like this? It’s inconvenient. If it weren’t for recognizing the material that I personally chose, I wouldn’t recognize you.” said Xie Ying.
Wei Ruo was indeed wearing an outfit that used the Yun brocade silk that Xie Ying had given her as a gift.
Wei Ruo could only say that the Xie Family really spoiled Xie Ying, as they always indulged her whims.
“Wait, why are you here in Government City? I didn’t hear you mention that you were coming here.” Wei Ruo asked Xie Ying.
“Oh, I didn’t come to Government City because of the Magistrate’s wife’s invitation. Although my grandfather has been promoted to the fourth rank, my father is just a small official. Also, because my mother is of merchant background, some old-fashioned people look down on us. Of course, my mother also doesn’t bother with them and hence is happy to not attend.” Xie Ying explained.
“Then why did you come here?” Wei Ruo curiously asked.
“I came to play, my brother’s here. You were not around these few days, so I asked my mother to let our tutor have a few days off, and she agreed.” Xie Ying said proudly.
“I see.”
“Ruoruo, my brother has booked a pleasure boat on East Lake, come and play with me!” Xie Ying invited Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo turned and looked towards the carriage behind her; Madame Yun was still in the carriage.
Seeing Wei Ruo’s hesitation, Xie Ying said, “Don’t worry, I’ll have my nanny go explain the situation. I won’t mention my brother, just that it’s the two of us, and with so many of our house servers following us, your mom has no reason to refuse.”
After she finished saying that, Xie Ying passed along the situation to the nanny behind her.
The nanny then walked over to the Wei’s carriage and had a quick chat with Madame Yun. Shortly, the nanny returned and told Wei Ruo and Xie Ying that Madam Wei had agreed.
“Let’s go.” Xie Ying took Wei Ruo’s hand, and they both boarded the Xie Family’s carriage, heading towards East Lake.
Upon boarding, Xie Ying promptly removed the veil that she found obstructing from Wei Ruo’s hat.
On the way to East Lake, Wei Ruo asked Xie Ying, “Is your brother in Government City these days because of that nobility?”
“I guess so. He didn’t go into detail, but I suspect it’s because of the seventh Prince.” Xie Ying responded.
Immediately after she said to Wei Ruo, “Actually, your Wei Family knows that he’s the seventh Prince, right? You have people in Capital City; you couldn’t possibly be unaware.”
Wei Ruo nodded, then said, “I just don’t understand why he’d stay in Taizhou prefecture for so long. If it’s about the Japanese Pirates, they’ve already won a battle. It would be reasonable for him to return to the capital and report. As for the matter of the wasteland south of my city, he could have left a subordinate here. There’s no need for him to stick around for such a small matter.”
“About that, I’ve heard a rumor.” Xie Ying chimed in.
“A rumor?”
“Don’t tell anyone else what I’m about to tell you, okay?” Xie Ying whispered. “Sure.”
“I heard that the seventh Prince may be looking for the Prince born by the former Empress.”