Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Grand Opening of the New (2/2)

“What’s the matter, Wanwan?” Mrs. Yun asked, puzzled.

“Nothing, mother… I am fine…” Wei Qingwan quickly recovered herself and emphasized that she was fine.

“Well, as long as you’re fine,” Mrs. Yun didn’t think much more of it. She knew her daughter. Naturally, it would be inevitable that she would feel a bit upset by her grandparents’ attitudes, but she was sure that Wei Qingwan would not harbor any malice.

After a pause, Mrs. Yun said again, “I have a set of pearls for you that I originally wanted to give you when you come of age. Since you will be going to the Government City, wear it then.”

Mrs. Yun considered this not only because of today’s event, but also because of the Yun Brocade. She didn’t want Wanwan to feel too aggrieved, and she didn’t want Wanwan’s attire to be inferior to her eldest sister when they went to the Government City.

“No need, mother, I won’t need them. I still have some jewelry, you should keep yours,” Wei Qingwan hurriedly declined.

“You do need them. You’re my daughter, and everything that is mine will eventually be yours and Ruoruo’s,” Mrs. Yun reassured.

“Then… thank you, mother,” With a shy and grateful expression, Wei Qingwan didn’t decline any further.

“Silly girl, why are you thanking your mother? Come on, let’s go to my room,” Mrs. Yun held Wei Qingwan’s hand and led her towards her own room, intending to give her the set of pearl jewelry right away.

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The items that the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence specifically sent for Wei Ruo were delivered to Tingsong Garden.

The box wasn’t large this time, but the contents were far more valuable than the copper ornaments sent earlier.

“Miss, there’s a set of gold jewelry! And some jade jewelry, they all look very valuable!” Xiumei exclaimed with delight.

Wei Ruo was also surprised, she hadn’t expected that the Loyal and Righteous Duke would actually send her such valuable jewelry.

Although the fabrics weren’t as expensive as Yun Brocade, the entire box of satin fabrics was not cheap either.

“Indeed, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. No matter how much the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence has declined, they still have some assets,” Wei Ruo muttered to herself.

What puzzled Wei Ruo was why the old Duke and Madam would give her such valuable things, which had never happened in the original work.

After some thought, the difference between the present and the original work lay in the achievements she made in the southern city, which brought benefits to the Wei Family.

So, the two old people didn’t regard her, a granddaughter they had never met, with complete affection. Their actions were largely based on considerations of family interests.

But that was good too. They had paid in cash, which was a form of reward Wei Ruo particularly liked.

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For several days in a row, the laborers on Xiaoyang Mountain were busy harvesting sweet potatoes, and several warehouses that had been purchased in advance were filled to the brim.

The production of dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato slices was also put on the agenda.

As per Wei Ruo’s instructions, the wet nurse carefully selected women from poor families to learn how to produce dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato slices, and then handed over the bulk of the dried sweet potato production to them.

Each woman was paid five coins for a day’s work and a large sweet potato in addition.

This income was not high, but for the women of the village who had difficulty getting enough food, it was a very good job. At least it kept them from going hungry, and the work intensity was not high, so it was something they could handle.

Meanwhile, next to the Four Treasure House, a grain shop named Xu’s Grain Shop opened with much excitement.

The shop mainly sold grains—rice and sweet potatoes—and also fresh mushrooms and dried mushrooms on the side.

Dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato slices were also sold, at the same price as in the candied fruit store..