Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Early Planning_l (1/2)
Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Early Planning_l
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“Elder brother has given me Tingsong Garden, and I’ve wanted to send him an embroidered silk pouch for a while now. But, alas, my hands are clumsy, and I don’t know how to embroider. Just by chance, sister Qingwan gave me one, so I will present that to my brother in a gesture of turning flowers into a Buddha offering,” said Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo grinned widely, then turned on her heel and walked away.
She didn’t care whether it was okay to re-gift things given to her. Either way, she’s a country lass, surely they’ll understand that she doesn’t know every custom, right?
In any case, she dared not accept anything from Wei Qingwan. Who knew if this was just a trap? Although for the time being she couldn’t fathom what schemes Wei Qingwan could spin around a simple silk pouch, if she didn t give her an inch, her plans would remain futile.
After all, how could something as frivolous as a silk pouch make up for the grudge of slandering and wronging her?
By the time Wei Yichen figured out what he was holding in his hand and tried to call out to Wei Ruo, she had already left.
“Wanwan, was this the pouch you were planning to give Ruoruo?” Wei Yichen asked Wei Qingwan.
“Yes, perhaps she did not like it because I didn’t make it well enough, whispered Qingwan.
“Ruoruo is just like that, brusque in her actions but not ill-intentioned. She has been at the residence for some time now, so don’t think too much of it, Wanwan,” said Wei Yichen, dismissing the slight incident.
Both his sisters are good girls with different temperaments, two pearls of the
Wei family.
“Yes… I understand…” replied Qingwan, her low-dropped face wearing an awful expression.
“I will keep the pouch. Thank you, Wanwan.” Although he didn’t necessarily need an embroidered silk pouch, it represented the good intentions of his two sisters, which he cherished.
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Capital City, the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence.
News of Wei Mingting’s promotion quickly reached the Capital. The news came directly from the Capital, ahead of the letter sent from Xingshan County.
The news plunged the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence into a sea of joy.
“Good job, third son! This is a celebration, a great celebration. It is a joyous occasion for the entire Duke Residence!”
The old Duke was delighted and his face beamed with a joy not seen in a long time.
It had been three whole years, and finally, his third son had received another promotion! The worry that had been gnawing at him could finally be put to rest!
Both Wei Minghong and Wei Mingyong couldn’t contain their smiles.
“Father, this is truly a joyous occasion. Now we do not have to worry about our little brother being demoted,” Wei Mingyong said with a smile.
“Father, given this great occasion, shouldn’t we make a trip to Xingshan County to personally congratulate him?” Wei Minghong suggested.
The old Duke objected: “There’s no need for a personal visit. Even though you’re only doing routine tasks at the moment, you still hold an official position. Can you afford to run around so recklessly? Are you trying to give others something to hold over you?”
The old Duke continued: “If you two as his elder brothers truly care for your younger brother, show your sincerity. You should prepare some congratulatory gifts for him. Xingshan County is rather impoverished, and I heard that this year’s yield is not looking good. The situation even before the fall harvest suggests a potential food shortage. You two as his elder brothers should consider his plight.”