Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Bringing Disgrace Upon Oneself l (1/2)
Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Bringing Disgrace Upon Oneself l
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“Eh? What is my brother doing here? Isn’t he preparing for the imperial examination? Shouldn’t he be busy attending classes in the college in the Capital City?” Xie Ying asked.
“Your mother is not very clear about this, but as your grandfather and father have agreed to it, there must be some serious business for him to come here.”
“Oh, okay. No matter, I’ll go and tell Wei Qingruo that my mother has agreed to our idea of setting up the medicinal fields. I’ll get started right away!”
Xie Ying dashed back to the college to find Wei Ruo, delivering the news to her.
“Wei Qingruo, my mother has agreed, when can we start working?” Xie Ying was eager to start.
“We can start immediately.” Wei Ruo appreciated this efficient and straightforward work style.
“Then please tell me, how do we arrange our work now, what items do we need to purchase, and how many people do we need?” Xie Ying sat down next to Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo took out pen and paper, explaining to Xie Ying whilst noting down the key points on the paper.
Xie Ying listened attentively, asked about what she didn’t understand, showing the semblance of a diligent learner.
After completing the discussion, Xie Ying brought the paper Wei Ruo had written on to ask for help from Madam Xie, officially starting the work with a high efficiency.
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Another one with high working efficiency was Chu Lan, who dispatched a nursemaid to the Military Prefecture to discuss the matters regarding the south city with Wei Ruo, only two days after the agreement.
As a result, Wei Ruo specially asked Mr. Wang for leave and stayed at home to handle various matters.
Mr. Wang had no objections to this, even telling Wei Ruo that what she was doing was part of the learning process.
Upon seeing Chu Lan’s nursemaid, Madam Yun was taken aback, intuitively sensing that the nursemaid was different from their usual nursemaids in terms of background.
Moreover, her husband had reminded her the night before about the special identity of the distinguished person, urging her to mind her manners.
Upon hearing that the person’s surname was Chu, Madam Yun already had some idea. Anyone from the Royal Family, even if it’s from the household of an unpopular prince, is not someone they could afford to offend.
Madam Yun respectfully led Chu Lan’s nursemaid to Tingsong Garden, then left after giving Wei Ruo a few words of caution, so as not to interfere with Wei Ruo and the nursemaid’s discussion.
“Old servant pays respect to Miss Wei.” Qin, the nursemaid, greeted Wei Ruo. She was respectful in attitude, but maintained her imposing demeanor.
Wei Ruo knew that Chu Lan’s nursemaids were from the palace, and were different from ordinary nursemaids.
Although Duke Residence was an earl’s mansion, it could not be compared to the rules of the palace even at its peak, let alone now when it is in decline.
“No need for formalities.” Wei Ruo said, “You are here to assist me under your master’s orders. Please do not be too concerned with etiquette. Just convey my instructions to those below and have them complete the tasks effectively.”
“Rest assured, Miss Wei. The master has already told me to devote all my efforts to assisting Miss Wei. If Miss Wei has any matter that requires my services, as long as it’s related to the development of the wasteland in the southern city, you can instruct me and I’ll arrange for it to be completed.”
Although Qin, the nursemaid, had strict etiquette, she didn’t place herself above Wei Ruo or nit-pick her. She was well aware of her role. If her master highly regarded this person, then she definitely wouldn’t pick faults with her.