Chapter 9 - 9 Chapter 9 She is a Village Woman_1 (1/2)
9 Chapter 9 She is a Village Woman_1
Translator: 549690339
Upon learning of Wei Ruo’s alterations to the yard, Mrs. Yun felt a bit uneasy, but she refrained from commenting.
After all, her daughter had grown up in the countryside and her struggle to adjust was expected, she could always teach her slowly in the future.
However, Wei Yilin was quite unhappy about this and went to his elder brother Wei Yichen to complain.
“Big brother, that Wei Ruo has turned your courtyard into a mess! You kindly lent her the yard and now she’s ruined the elegance it originally had.”
“What did she turn it into?” Wei Yichen inquired, he had been preoccupied with his studies for the last few days and not very familiar with Wei Ruo’s situation.
“She planted vegetables in your yard! It’s simply too vulgar! No well-bred young lady would do such a thing! It’s so embarrassing!” Wei Yilin complained, growing increasingly agitated.
“Planting vegetables? That may not be particularly refined, but it’s not a big deal and there’s no need to feel embarrassed by it.” Wei Yichen replied, smiling.
“How is that not embarrassing? I’ve heard the servants talking about it. They say that we’ve brought back a disgraceful country bumpkin! She doesn’t behave like a well-bred lady at all!”
Wei Yichen’s expression turned serious: “Who’s been gossiping behind the scenes? How dare these servants talk behind their master’s back? Yilin, if you encounter such a situation again, you should stand up and reprimand them.”
“I won’t. I won’t stand up for her! She is an embarrassment!” Wei Yilin sulked, seeing that he was not in the wrong, “Brother, aren’t you angry that she made a mess of your yard?”
“That place is now her dwelling and how she wishes to change it is her business, I should not interfere. And as for you, Yilin, I understand your fondness and desire to protect Wanwan. I feel the same way, I hold Wanwan dear to my heart too. But Ruoruo is also your sister, she has done no wrong, and you must not treat her this way.” Wei Yichen instructed.
“I don’t want her as my sister! I just need Wanwan as my sister. Ever since she arrived, she made Sister cry multiple times! Sister went to her voluntarily, brought her gifts, but she completely ignored Sister. She let Sister walk away after only a few words, which hurt Sister’s feelings!”
“Yilin, this is the end of this conversation. Regardless of what you may think in your heart, you must never say these words again. Not in front of me, nor our parents, and especially not in front of your eldest sister! If you ignore this again, I will take you to Father and have him punish you.”
With Wei Yichen being this stern, Wei Yilin, however unwilling, could only pout and give in.
“Alright… I won’t say it.”
Wei Yilin obediently sat beside Wei Yichen, skimming through the Analects.
Wei Yilin was generally restless and he only made efforts to behave when he was with Wei Yichen.
About the time it takes to brew a cup of tea later, Wei Qingwan’s personal maid, Cuihe arrived, carrying a small plate of refreshments.
“Eldest young master, third young master, Miss has made some osmanthus cakes. She asked me to bring them to you, young masters, and give you a message, she asks you to rest well, and not tire yourself out only reading.”
On the white porcelain plate, milk-white osmanthus cakes were neatly arranged, adorned with golden osmanthus. This was made using the osmanthus honey that Wei Qingwan had prepared herself last year when the osmanthus flowers bloomed.
A joyful expression spread on Wei Yilin’s face: “Eldest Sister is really good to us, we’ve got delicious osmanthus cakes to eat!”
As he spoke, Wei Yilin took a piece and took a bite, a satisfied look on his face.
“Hmm, so fragrant~so sweet~”
Wei Yichen did not move.
“Big Brother, why aren’t you eating? Don’t you love the osmanthus cakes that Big Sister makes?”
“Yilin, take these osmanthus cakes to Ruo at Tingsong Garden.” Wei Yichen ordered.
“Why? These were hand-made by Big Sister!” Wei Yilin’s face instantly fell.
“Ruo has been home for several days now, and you haven’t spent quality time with her.” Wei Yichen spoke solemnly.
“But why should I give her the food that Big Sister made?” And why should he even interact well with that country woman? Wei Yilin did not dare say this in Wei Yichen’s presence.
“Exactly because it is the food that Wanwan made, you should take it and share it with Ruo. Not only would this fulfil your intention, but it would also fulfil Wanwan’s.” said Wei Yichen.
“But… ”