Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Xie Family Agreed—1 (1/2)
Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Xie Family Agreed—1
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“It’s not that you’re not qualified, it’s just that, over the years, you indeed have not been studying, and your knowledge is thinner compared to Wanwan and the others.” Wei Yichen explained.
“Mm-hmm.” Wei Ruo calmly replied.
“Ruoruo, your mother will still do her utmost to arrange for you to have lessons at the magistrate’s office.” Yichen added.
Although Madam Qian and Madam Yun were both trying hard to send their daughters to the Xie Residence, the lady tutor at the magistrate’s office should not resign so soon, especially since the daughters of the chief clerk’s and county magistrate’s families were still her students.
Even if the Qian family no longer invites her in the future, the Wei Residence could logically invite the lady tutor to the house. In that way, Wei Ruo’s studying would not be affected.
“Oh.” Wei Ruo remained calm and composed.
There was not much else to say.
“Ruoruo…” Yichen felt uneasy seeing Wei Ruo’s calm demeanor.
“If there’s nothing else, then I shall return first.” Wei Ruo didn’t want to continue this topic with Yichen and left after speaking.
After Wei Ruo left, Wei Yichen thought for a while, then went back to Cangyun Garden and shared his idea with Madam Yun, “Mother, when you go to the Xie Residence again, could you ask Madam Xie if Ruoruo could also be arranged to go there?”
Madam Yun hesitated, “Yichen, if it were possible, I would desperately want my two daughters to become Mr. Wang Caiwei’s students. But given Ruo’s situation… with her lacking proficient skills in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting, how am I to bring this up with Madam Xie?”
Hearing these words, Wei Yichen didn’t know what to say.
He was aware of his younger sister Ruoruo’s situation. She was not as skilled as Wanwan in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, or painting.
The magistrate’s office agreed to let Ruoruo study there because their father was the loyal and illustrious Wei Mingting, and because they were from the Duke’s Residence.
The Xie family and Mr. Wang Caiwei were unlikely to favor them for these reasons.
As a brother, he wished the best for both his sisters and didn’t want either of them to be wronged.
“Mother, you could still give it a try. If the Xie family refuses, it’s their choice. We should at least ask on Ruoruo’s behalf.” Wei Yichen suggested.
“Yichen, we were already somewhat taking liberties when we asked Madam Xie to let Wanwan study there too. If we included Ruoruo, especially considering her situation, we may offend the Xie family, and then even Wanwan may not be allowed to go. What then?”
Madam Yun was deeply worried. It’s better to have one accepted than both being rejected, right?
“I understand, Mother.” Hearing Madam Yun’s explanation, Wei Yichen reluctantly agreed to drop the idea.
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After mulling over her plan for three days, Madam Yun visited the Xie Residence bearing gifts.
She didn’t return until late in the evening.
Upon arriving home, Madam Yun looked exhilarated.
Wei Qingwan had been waiting at home for the whole day. She had her maid Cuihe keep watch at the door, and as soon as Madam Yun returned, she rushed to Cangyun Garden.
“Mother!”
“Wanwan, you’re here! Perfect timing. I have some good news to tell you!”
“Mother, what good news?”
“Silly girl, what else could it be? The good news is that the Xie family has agreed to let you and Miss Xie attend Mr. Wang Caiwei’s lessons together!” “Really? The Xie family has truly agreed?” Wei Qingwan’s face lit up with joy; she could hardly believe her own ears.