Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Dragon Boat Festival Trip_l (1/2)
Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Dragon Boat Festival Trip_l
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Meanwhile, in the Wangmei Gardens.
Wei Qingwan, after a few days of rest, finally got out of bed.
However, her complexion was not good, her face paler than Wei Jrnyi’s at this time.
These past few days, she had been confined to Wangmei Garden, listening to Cuiping telling her about Wei Ruo’s activities. She knew that Wei Ruo had been busy all the time, running around every opportunity she got.
Despite her maid’s persuasion, Wei Qingwan went to the kitchen herself, made some osmanthus cakes, and personally delivered them to Wei Yichen.
Wei Yichen had been engrossed in studying for days and rarely bothered with
the world outside.
Only when Wei Qingwan came to check on him would he relax a little.
“Wanwan, why are you here yourself today?” Seeing his sister, a tender and indulgent smile naturally appeared on his face.
“I came to check on you, my brother. I worry that you are working too hard and forgetting to eat because you’re always reading. Whether you pass the scholar examination or not does not matter to me. All I want is a strong and healthy
brother.”
“Don’t worry, I take good care of myself. I always eat well and would never starve myself. My dear sister, don’t worry.
“So you won’t eat the osmanthus cakes I made?”
“Of course, I will!” Wei Yichen quickly reached for the osmanthus cakes Wei Qingwan brought. “My sister’s cooking is much better than everyday food.” “Brother, I heard sister has been frequently going out these days and even went to the wastelands in the south of the city. Is it true?”
“It is.”
“Isn’t it difficult to cultivate crops on that land?” Wei Qingwan asked curiously.
“While it is indeed hard, it doesn’t matter. Ruo has her methods. If she succeeds, it would be a great achievement. If not, we wouldn’t lose much.”
Wei Yichen’s view was the same as Wei Mingting’s.
“Sister is so lucky, free to go out and do what she wants.” Wei Qingwan couldn’t help sighing, a deep longing in her expression.
Wei Yichen chuckled: “So, my dear Wanwan, you want to go out as well? Do you want to learn from Ruo and farm? That won’t do, you can’t withstand the
harsh weather.”
“You’re making fun of me again, Brother.”
“I’m not making fun of you, but caring for you. Only because she likes and is used to doing these things, can I bear to see Ruo running around and working so hard,” said Wei Yichen with a smile.
“Yes… farming is indeed very hard work… I wonder how Old Lady Li is doing now…” Wei Qingwan’s expression became sorrowful.
Seeing her like this, Wei Yichen reassured her, “Wanwan, Old Lady Li did wrong and she needs to be punished. I understand your affection for her but if we are not strict with this, it would encourage disobedience.”
“I know, but given her age and the months she has been at the farm, I fear she may not be able to withstand it…”
Wei Qingwan looked worried. When she mentioned that Old Lady Li might not resist, her eyes reddened involuntarily.
Wei Yichen frowned: “Wanwan, I understand your concern for Old Lady Li. I’ll talk to the manager at the farm and ask him to help look after her and to give her less strenuous work.”
Wei Qingwan pressed her lips together: “Thank you, Brother.”
“Silly girl, don’t say that. I understand your feelings. You’re the kindest soul, but we must punish when we must, excessive kindness may harm you,” said
Wei Yichen.
“Ok,” Wei Qingwan agreed softly.
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Very soon, the Dragon Boat Festival arrived.