Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 81 Wei Mingting also got promoted l (1/2)
Chapter 81: Chapter 81 Wei Mingting also got promoted l
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Wei Ruo continued speaking to Xu Zhengyong, “You don’t have to worry about the medicine. If you need anything, just write a letter to me. I will prepare everything.”
“Ruoruo, you’ve been so kind to me! Having you as a sister makes my life worthwhile!” Xu Zhengyong was deeply moved.
“Above all else, guarantee your safety,” Wei Ruo reminded him once more.
Brother Xiaoyong sometimes acts impulsively without considering the consequences, so she had to nag him a bit.
“Hmm, don’t worry, Ruoruo. I have everything under control,” Xu Zhengyong reassured her with a smile.
“Oh, right. Meimei brought quite a few things for you too.” Wei Ruo said pulling Xiumei forward.
Xiumei looked a little shy, hesitated for a moment, then abruptly shoved the bundle she was carrying into Xu Zhengyong’s arms.
“What are you doing? Are you trying to hit me?” Xu Zhengyong asked.
The force with which she tossed the bundle nearly matched the strength of a punch.
“I’m not hitting you! These are all good things to nourish your health,” Xiumei explained.
Upon learning that the bundle was full of health supplements, Xu Zhengyong could not help but grin: “Meimei, you’re so good to me! You could be my wife in future even if you don’t want to be my junior apprentice sister!”
“What are you talking about!” Xiumei immediately raised her fist and went after Xu Zhengyong, who scurried away, tightly clutching the bundle and not letting it go.
“Xu Zhengyong, stop right there!” Xiumei yelled.
Xu Zhengyong ran faster, shouting in response, “I won’t stop! If I do, you’ll beat me to death! I survived the battlefield only to be crippled by you at home. How do I explain this to my comrades when I go back?”
Wei Ruo and their maid could only shake their heads in resignation, accustomed to the playful banter between these two. They knew that, after all, no serious harm would come of it.
Wei Ruo and Xiumei stayed at Xu Family’s house until dusk. It was getting late and they had to leave, said goodbye to the Xu family, hopped onto the carriage and returned to Military Prefecture.
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After two days, good news arrived at Wei Residence.
Xu Zhengyong’s promotion to Deputy General was finalised.
Wei Ruo had Xiumei deliver the packed medicine to him. She initially planned to prepare more, but time simply did not allow for further delay as Xu Zhengyong might soon return to the barracks.
Simultaneously, the Wei family received good news—that Wei Mingting also received a promotion.
He was promoted from Deputy Battalion Commander to Battalion Commander. His honorary rank of Sixth-rank Colonel was also upgraded to regular status.
The Military Prefecture erupted in celebrating the happy news.
Wei Mingting had held the position of Deputy Battalion Commander for a long time without receiving a promotion.
They had previously feared the possibility of his demotion or dismissal.
Now, the dark clouds had lifted and everyone was jubilant.
“Quick, write a letter to the Capital City to inform the Duke Residence of this good news!”
Madam Yun instructed her eldest son Wei Yichen to write a letter to the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence in the Capital City, reporting this joyous news.
Even though the Residence will probably hear the news before they do, it was the family’s duty to keep them informed.
She also ordered to prepare a celebration feast for her husband. Even though it was just a family meal and not a full-fledged party—as instructed by Wei Mingting to avoid extravagance.
Given the bad crop yield in Xingshan County and the cold weather earlier than usual, there were signs that this year would be challenging.
Under such circumstances, it was not wise to waste extravagantly.
By nightfall, the Wei family had gathered.
Wei Jinyi, who rarely appeared at the dining hall, had surprisingly turned up today.
Seeing Wei Jinyi, Madam Yun paused momentarily.