A Blessed Daughter

by Usui Takumii

not mine, Moonlight Teatime until chapter 43, after that is MTL from novel cool. 583 chapters and ongoing.

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Chapter 301 Mrs. Xu visits again

The amount of shiitake mushrooms produced every day has increased by five times compared to before. In addition to being sold in the Xingshan County Fair, it is also sold to Fucheng.

The leftover shiitake mushrooms sold every day are all made into shiitake mushroom sauce and sold in Wei Ruo's several shops that are still open.

For this reason, a large number of nearby villagers were also hired, which solved the food problem for many farmers. For this reason, Qianzhi County of Xingshan County was very happy, and asked to see her, the behind-the-scenes boss, several times.

The other thing is the business of Yusheng Tea Garden. As a partner, Wei Ruo does not need Wei Ruo to worry about the whole process. Fan Chengxu will send the account books and income to Wei Ruo for verification every month.

Although Fan Chengxu is cunning, he is very honest when he really cooperates. So far Wei Ruo has not found out that he has tampered with the account books.

The above shops and businesses have brought Wei Ruo huge profits, allowing Wei Ruo to buy properties and develop agriculture without any worries.

So far, after deducting Wei Ruo's recent expansion of mushroom cultivation and the purchase of the hedgerow farm, Wei Ruo still has a surplus of more than 1,600 taels of silver in the past six months.

This is a very rich fortune. It is estimated that Yun, who has been worrying about money for a long time, never imagined that her daughter has such an amazing earning ability.

The matter that Yun's melancholy is not a problem for Wei Ruo at all, as long as Wei Ruo is willing, with her earning ability and existing financial resources, she can easily help the Wei family resolve the crisis.

After checking the account books, Wei Ruo stretched his waist, and then looked at the sky outside, it was midnight.

Recently, Wei Ruo has been busy so late almost every night.

Xiumei served ginseng tea: "Miss, drink ginseng tea, eat something and rest early, if you continue like this, you should lose weight again, and the nurse will blame me for not taking good care of you."

"Don't talk nonsense, you cook delicious food for me every day, and your lady and I have gained a lot of weight, how can I lose weight?" Wei Ruo stood up as he spoke, and stroked his waist with his hand .

"Miss, you are not fat, but your **** are bigger." Xiumei said very sincerely.

Wei Ruo looked down and thought about it carefully, it seems that this is really the case!

Hey, there is no way, I have grown up! After a certain period of time, won't the **** grow up?

"This is not a good thing. If it grows longer, it will become troublesome for me to disguise myself as a man." Wei Ruo was still a little worried.

"Miss, my daughter's body should grow as long as she wants, and you are not allowed to have any strange thoughts for the convenience of dressing up as a man!" Xiumei "warned" Wei Ruo seriously.

When it comes to this kind of daily life, Xiumei will turn into a "housekeeper" again.

"Good Meimei, I promise not to mess around, the most is to wrap her chest a little behind." Wei Ruo said hurriedly.

Although she has the ability to suppress her physical growth by taking medicine, it is not good for her health, and she can tell the seriousness of it.

It's just that right now she still needs the identity of Xu Heyou to do a lot of things, and she also needs to disguise herself as a man.

"Miss, just be careful not to hurt your body." Xiumei could only advise.

"Well, don't worry, good Meimei, you know that I cherish my life, and I won't hurt my body casually." Wei Ruo said coquettishly, pulling Xiumei's hands.

"Okay, hurry up and eat and go to rest, don't stay up late!" Xiumei put on a straight face again.

"Okay, okay, right away!"

Wei Ruo obeyed immediately, obediently finished eating, washed, and went to bed.

After thinking about it for a few days, Mrs. Yun decided to sell the 400 mu of land she just bought this spring.

At first, the land was really barren. Although a wave of fertilizer was applied before the spring planting, it seemed that it was not enough. The subsequent growth of seedlings was not good, and coupled with the impact of the cold wave, it seemed that the situation was not good.

Secondly, the weather in the future is still hard to predict. Even the existing seedlings cannot guarantee that they will be harvested in autumn.

Rather than doing this, it is better to sell it first, exchange the money, and survive this for a while.

Although doing so would be detrimental to face, it was better than selling the gift as her husband said.

At the same time, the expenditure in the mansion will also be reduced. According to what was said that day, the Yun family will reduce the monthly money of each court to the level before moving to the mansion.

Regarding Yun's decision, Wei Mingting did not interfere. He has been in the military camp all year round, and his wife has always been in charge of all access to the property and shop at home. As a husband, he chooses to trust his wife's every choice and decision.

It's just that although Yun's arranged this way, it is not so easy to actually sell the field.

Now that the situation is like this, no one buys land casually. If the harvest is not good this year, and the money is spent in vain, but the grain cannot be exchanged, it is better to buy grain directly, at least there is a guarantee.

Just two days later, Mrs. Xu came to visit Yun's.

Yun's warm welcome: "Mrs. Xu, what kind of wind is this that blows you here? Hey, I've been so busy these days that I didn't even bother to visit the house."

"Madam Wei, you don't need to be so polite." Madam Xu smiled, and then asked about the Wei family's land sale, "I heard that Madam Wei is selling land these days?"

Wearing that Yun's face showed embarrassment, she naturally knew that the Wei family's sale of the land must not be hidden from the people in the city, but Yun was still a little embarrassed when Madam Xu asked her face to face.

Yun had no choice but to explain: "The land is a little barren, and the weather is not good this year, so I thought about stopping the loss in time and selling it in advance to reduce the loss."

The Yun family wants face, and it cannot be said that the Wei family did this because of the current turnover.

Mrs. Xu smiled lightly, and then said: "Speaking of which, I also owed my eldest daughter's blessing. Now the seedlings in the village are growing fairly well, so there is still some hope for this year's harvest."

Mr. Yun said modestly: "I just happened to encounter something that this child knows."

Madam Xu said again: "I also heard that His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince wants to ask her to come out to help?"

Yun hurriedly explained: "There is such a thing, but Ruo'er refused. She is a girl, so it is inconvenient to help His Highness. When she was in Xingshan County, she rarely went to the fields in person, and she always went through the mansion. Mammy passed it on."

"No matter what method is used, the big girl in Xingshan County has contributed a lot to the reclamation of wasteland. Her ability is beyond doubt."

Mrs. Xu had a loving smile on her face, and her eyes were filled with appreciation and affirmation for Wei Ruo.

"Mrs. Xu praised you absurdly."

Yun couldn't help but smile on her face. When others praised her daughter, she was naturally happy as a mother.

It's also rare, Mrs. Xu doesn't mind her daughter's temperament that likes to run to the fields, and she also thinks this is a skill, which makes her very relieved.

Chapter 302 Promised Marriage

Mrs. Xu said to Yun again: "I thought, since the eldest girl has such knowledge, it would be too worthless if Mrs. Wei's field is sold. It is better to let the eldest lady take good care of it."

Yun's smile was a bit bitter, she thought about asking her daughter to help, but her daughter had already rejected her, and she used the reason she used to persuade her not to worry about farming all the time.

Mrs. Xu continued: "To tell you the truth, Mrs. Wei, my family has a small farm ten miles east of the city. It's a little far away. It's troublesome for me to take care of it. I thought about giving it as a thank you gift. Send it to the big girl."

"How can this be done? Mrs. Xu can't do it!" Yun said hurriedly.

"The eldest girl not only helped me with the rice seedlings, but also cured my father-in-law's cough. She can afford this gift." Mrs. Xu said with a smile.

Immediately afterwards Mrs. Xu added: "I hit it off very well with the eldest girl. Not only me, but also my old lady and the old man also like him. My Xu family is also a farming and studying family. I started farming, and I especially love the lively and straightforward young lady. temper."

Mr. Yun was stunned for a while, then looked at Mrs. Xu's breezy face, and seemed to understand something in a daze.

Ms. Xu said that this is a thank you gift, but it should be more than just a thank you gift.

If it was purely a thank you gift, it shouldn't be given now, it should have been given a few days ago.

A few days ago, Mrs. Xu just mentioned to her about the marriage of the two families, but she has not responded for a long time.

Two days ago, she just let out the news that she wanted to sell her 400 mu of land, and Mrs. Xu came to look for her. While persuading her not to sell the land, she wanted to give her daughter a farm...

If Mrs. Yun didn't understand the meaning of this, she might have been Mrs. Wei for so many years in vain.

After thinking for a moment, Yun's face became a little more smiling: "Madam Xu loves my daughter so much, it is really a blessing for her to cultivate for several lifetimes. I accepted this thank you gift from Madam on behalf of my daughter, and I will come back to you when I have a chance." Let the little girl thank Mrs. Xu face to face."

Mrs. Xu understood, and continued to say: "I don't know how Mrs. Wei thought about the matter I mentioned to Mrs. Wei last time? I thought, if the two families can get along well in the future, the affairs of the Wei family will It's my Xu family's business, we should help each other and advance and retreat together."

When these words reached Yun's heart, the smile on his face involuntarily became wider.

"I'm really happy in my heart, but Ruo'er has a bit of a wild temper, and I'm afraid he will make Mr. Xu take more care of him in the future." Yun said.

Seeing Yun's let go, Mrs. Xu beamed with joy.

The two talked for a long time, and finally Mrs. Yun personally sent Mrs. Xu to the door, and then watched her carriage go away.

After returning, Yun went to the front yard to find Wei Mingting, and informed Wei Mingting of the matter.

Wei Mingting frowned: "You promised too soon, you should discuss this matter with Ruo'er. And I said before, your daughter doesn't have to marry so early."

Yun explained: "Don't worry, my husband. Now I just agreed to Mrs. Xu's official matchmaking. After that, she will arrange for a matchmaker to come to the door, and the marriage will be proposed later. The marriage will be set first, and the official marriage date can be postponed. Wait for the process After leaving, it will be two or three years before Ruo'er officially gets married."

Yun added: "Don't worry, my husband, I don't dare to make decisions on this matter alone. When Mrs. Xu expressed her attitude last time, I wrote to the old man and old lady in the capital. The two elders are also very satisfied with the Xu family."

Mr. Yun's daring to give Madam Xu a clear attitude today, apart from the fact that the Xu family really cares about her, it is the confidence given to her by the old uncle and old lady in the capital.

Since the old uncle and the old lady both nodded their heads, it is not self-assessment for her to agree.

Hearing this, Wei Mingting, who originally wanted to say something, could only suppress the words in his heart.

These things in the mansion are indeed not what he is good at, and what his wife said is also true, the Xu family is indeed a good match, he can't find any faults, and it is reasonable for his daughter to discuss relatives at her age, and he has no reason to stop it.

After thinking about it for a while, Wei Mingting said to Yun: "Madam should talk to Ruo'er more about the matter of getting married. She hasn't been back home for a long time, and she's not used to the life in the deep house. If she doesn't like that kind of life, you'd better treat her like that." Her thoughts come first, I don't ask her to be rich, I only want her to be safe and well."

"Don't worry, my husband, I will talk to Ruo'er properly." Yun promised.

Immediately afterwards, the voice explained lovingly: "If Er is our daughter, I hope that her life will be safe and smooth. I have also considered letting her marry a farming family according to her temperament, so that she will not have to worry too much in the future. Too restrained. But my husband also knows that these days, those farming families have a hard time, unlike the Xu family, who have no worries about food and clothing."

"Besides, this Xu family is not an ordinary family. They are farming and studying families. Mrs. Xu values Ruoer very much. She also understands all the things about Ruoer. Not only does she not think there is any problem, but she appreciates it very much. It is precisely because Without such worries, I will agree to come down."

"Well, Madam and Ruo'er can make up their minds." Wei Mingting didn't say anything more about this matter.

After reporting the whole matter to Wei Mingting, Yun returned to the backyard, called Nanny Li and Nanny Zhang to him, and explained to them the matters related to the marriage negotiation with the Xu family.

Nanny Li is an old nanny who came out of the Earl's Mansion, and she knows the most about the rules.

And Nanny Zhang became Yun's right-hand man when Nanny Li was being punished, so now the two have equal status in the mansion.

Yun called both of them to explain the matter, which shows that she attaches great importance to the upcoming marriage negotiation with the Xu family.

Knowing that the matter of discussing marriage with the Xu family has been finalized, Nanny Li and Nanny Zhang have different expressions.

Nanny Li gritted her teeth secretly, unexpectedly this matter is really going to happen! Wei Qingruo's cheap **** really got lucky!

He was already so arrogant before, with the marriage of the Xu family, wouldn't that little bastard's eyes grow to the top of his head? At that time, I really don't know how to deal with her, an old woman!

Nanny Zhang is a little worried, she is Madam's person on the surface, but she is actually the eldest lady's person. She knows that the eldest lady is not satisfied with this marriage, and now the wife has agreed without asking the eldest lady's consent. If the young lady knows about it, she probably will feel very uncomfortable, right?

So Nanny Zhang bit the bullet and asked Yun: "Madam, does Missy know about this?"

"She only knows that both the Xu family and I have this intention. I haven't told her about the promise today, and don't tell her when you two go back." Yun said.

Hearing that, Nanny Zhang was even more worried. She had to find a chance to pass the news to the young lady so that the young lady could be prepared.

Chapter 303 Your second brother asked you to wait for him

The remaining 20% of the fields in Younan Farm have now been planted with taro from Wei Ruo Space.

Because the people in Zhuangzi are not very familiar with the cultivation of calla taro, Wei Ruo has to go to the field to inspect from time to time to ensure the condition of these taro, in case of pests and diseases and other unexpected problems.

So early this morning, Wei Ruo went out early, went to Younan Farm first, and returned to the city after finishing everything.

By the time Wei Ruo and Xiumei returned to Tianqin Garden, it was almost noon.

The three sisters of the Yuan family have all gone to eat at this moment, and Mr. Wang Caiwei is still sitting in the school.

Seeing Wei Ruo, Wang Caiwei beckoned her to come to her.

Wei Ruo came to Wang Caiwei, bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry Mr. Wang, I missed class for half a day today."

"You don't have to apologize every time. I said it earlier. What you did is more profound than what you read in the book. I support you." Wang Caiwei said.

"Thank you, sir." Wei Ruo was very grateful to Mr. Wang for his understanding.

Wang Caiwei then said to Wei Ruo: "Your brother wrote back to me, and he told you to wait. He will be back in two days. He will help you solve the matter you mentioned when he comes back, and ask you not to do other things." silly thing."

"Second brother may not be able to help me with this matter."

Wei Ruo thinks that if the second brother can stop Yun's idea of getting married with the Xu family this time, he may not be able to stop the next time.

In the world she lives in now, women have to get married when they reach their age, especially those from wealthy families. Marriage cannot be decided by themselves.

Even if she becomes a monk, she will not allow her to stay in her boudoir forever.

So the second brother couldn't help her solve the fundamental problem, and finally had to find a suitable person for her to marry.

Wang Caiwei didn't understand Wei Ruo's thoughts on this matter, so she could only convey Wei Jinyi's meaning: "You can trust your second brother, since he said so, he will definitely do what he says, you don't have to worry too much ."

"I see."

If Wei Ruo didn't continue to defend himself, finding a suitable candidate is not the most urgent task right now, because the Xu family has already stated their position, and the Yun family has also let go.

So the most urgent task is to find a way to disrupt the progress of this marriage, rather than looking for a more suitable marriage partner she thinks.

The three sisters of the Yuan family came back from lunch and saw that Wei Ruo had already returned, so the three sisters gathered around.

"Ruoruo, I heard that the Xu family seems to be looking for a matchmaker to go to your house to talk about matchmaking recently. Is it true or not?" Yuan Jiuniang asked.

"I heard about it too." Wei Ruo replied.

That's right, she also heard about it, because Yun Shi hasn't formally mentioned this matter to her.

Perhaps Yun also knew what kind of reaction she would have if he talked to her, so he didn't talk to her at all, and dealt with the matter directly, so that she couldn't refuse even if she wanted to.

After all, marriage matters are always decided by the matchmaker at the order of the parents, and it is not her turn to express her opinion.

"Huh? Ruoruo, how did you hear about it?" Yuan Shiniang was very puzzled.

"Probably because it's not my turn to make decisions about marriage." Wei Ruo said.

Hearing that the three sisters of the Yuan family looked at each other, they sympathized with Wei Ruo, but at the same time, they also knew that the three of them would not be any better than Wei Ruo.

This is probably the case when it is their turn.

Yuan Qiniang comforted Wei Ruo and said: "Ruo Ruo, don't be sad, the eldest son of the Xu family is one of the most noble sons in Taizhou, with both talent and appearance, both civil and military, and it is difficult to find a second person like him in the whole city." gone."

Yuan Jiuniang followed closely and said, "Yes, you also met him last time at Yusheng Tea House, Ruoruo, his appearance and appearance, no one can compare with him except your elder brother. The game that day He performed extremely well in dragon boat and pitching pot, so it can be seen that those rumors are not false."

Yuan Shiniang nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, I heard that many people in the city want to marry the Xu family. This time, I don't know how many people will envy Ruoruo you!"

I'm going to get married anyway, is it better to marry a good person than a mediocre one? The three sisters of the Yuan family thought so in their hearts, so they comforted Wei Ruo in this way.

"Thank you for comforting me, I'm fine, I'll take care of it." Wei Ruochong smiled at the three sisters of the Yuan family. At this moment, she already had a countermeasure in her heart, so she wouldn't be negative and sad.

The news that the Xu family was going to send a matchmaker to the door to talk about matchmaking spread, and several young ladies who attended classes in Tongzhifu were full of curiosity about it.

So when Miss Xu Yaojun came, several people asked her whether the matter was true or not.

"It's true." Xu Yaojun gave an affirmative answer, his tone and expression were not very good.

She had no opinion on this matter before, but after she had a conflict with Wei Qingruo last time, she had opinions on the sisters of the Wei family.

She didn't like Wei Qingruo marrying into their family, but her opinion was useless, her grandparents liked Wei Qingruo, and her mother agreed, so her opinion was ignored.

Xu Yaojun's eyes fell on Wei Qingwan who was sitting silently in the corner.

She strode over, sat down on the seat opposite Wei Qingwan's desk, folded her hands on the desk, and said with provocative eyes: "It seems that you are still not as capable as your sister, and you can actually climb up to our house by real means." Gao Zhi."

Wei Qingwan didn't want to talk to her, she glanced to the side.

"Stop pretending, you sisters of the Wei family put on a lofty and proud look every day, don't you just want to climb a high branch? Who are you pretending to be?" Xu Yaojun mocked.

"Miss Xu, what you're talking about is about my sister and has nothing to do with me." Wei Qingwan dismissed the relationship.

"Why doesn't it matter? Aren't your sisters both of the same virtue? I thought she could be better than you, but now it seems that she is better than you." Xu Yaojun said with a look of contempt.

Immediately afterwards, he looked at Wei Qingwan with disgust: "Look at you, you are both beautiful in appearance and figure, and you are more pretentious than your sister. How come she has climbed a high branch, and you still haven't moved at all? Don't wait until then She is married, but you can only find a poor scholar."

Wei Qingwan said with a cold face: "Miss Xu, please be more respectful. My Wei family has a lord. In terms of status, it is no worse than your Xu family."

"Besides talking about your status as Miss Earl's House, can you have something new? Don't think I don't know that your family has been so poor recently that your mother is selling your family's fields to cut down your family's expenses. It's all like this, what are you still showing me about the count of the earl's daughter?" Xu Yaojun laughed and mocked.

Wei Qingwan, who was poked in the sore spot, bit her lower lip: "Since Miss Xu knows that my sister is better than me, why don't you go to my sister and pester me for what? I am not the one who wants to make an appointment with your brother."

Chapter 304 Private Meeting with a Mysterious Man

"Hmph, it's like this again, you just say a few words and your eyes are red, like tears don't cost money. There are no men here, and I don't know who you are showing your hypocrisy! It's so boring!"

Xu Yaojun felt bored, snorted coldly, got up, turned around and left without paying attention to Wei Qingwan.

Wei Qingwan lowered her head, squeezed her sleeves, and suppressed the grievance.

She told herself in her heart that she shouldn't waste her mind on such people and things, she has people and things she should cherish.

When it was time for get out of class to end, Wei Qingwan and her close servant Cui He walked out of the Tongzhi Mansion together, and got on the carriage. Cui He couldn't help comforting Wei Qingwan: "Miss, don't be sad, it's her good luck for the eldest girl."

"I don't have anything to be sad about. It's her ability to marry high. I was really uncomfortable when Xu Yaojun taunted me just now, but it's not because Wei Qingruo can marry high. It's because what Xu Yaojun said about the current situation in the Wei Mansion is indeed true. "Wei Qingwan explained.

The marriage proposal between Wei Ruo and Xu Fengyuan had much less influence on Wei Qingwan than Cui He and others imagined.

Cuihe found that her young lady's temperament has really changed a lot recently, and she is not so easy to be sad and pessimistic. She didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.

Halfway through the carriage, when passing by an embroidery shop, the old servant who drove the carriage skillfully turned the carriage into a side alley and stopped.

Wei Qingwan would pass by this embroidery shop on her way to and from get out of class these days, and every time she would ask the driver to stop and go in for a seat.

Wei Qingwan is learning Su embroidery from a top-notch embroiderer there these days. In order to embroider better wedding dresses for herself in the future, she will spend about a stick of incense in this shop every day.

The stays were not long each time, so the whole Wei family didn't know about it.

Cui He and the old servant who drove the car were the only ones who knew about it, but because the embroiderer's teaching skills were kept secret, Cui He couldn't go into the house, and only stayed outside with the old woman driving the car every time.

In the room, standing opposite Wei Qingwan was not Xiu Niang, but a young man.

The man's face is like a crown of jade, his figure is tall and straight, his hair is **** in brocade clothes, and he has an extraordinary bearing.

Seeing the man, Wei Qingwan couldn't help but blushed, like two peach blossoms blooming in early spring.

She lowered her head shyly. The man stepped forward and gently embraced Wei Qingwan into his arms...

When Wei Ruo returned to the mansion, he once again saw Mother Qin who had come to look for him.

Chu Lan really has perseverance. It's been a month, and he still hasn't given up.

When Mother Qin saw Wei Ruo, her attitude was still respectful: "Miss is back, Your Highness asked the old slave to give Miss some things."

Wei Ruo glanced at what Nanny Qin brought over. They were tea leaves and wine. Looking at the packaging, they should be the black tea that Yu Sheng Tea House is currently selling and the thyme that Zui Xianju sells.

The two maids behind Nanny Qin were also carrying a box of things, which were items that ordinary people were reluctant to use.

"Mrs. Qin, is it still because of that matter?" Wei Ruo asked.

"Yes. Miss, the situation of refugees in the city is getting worse and worse. If this continues, Taizhou Prefecture will not be peaceful." Mother Qin said.

At the beginning of May, when Chu Lan first sent Mother Qin to talk to Wei Ruo about this matter, the situation was not so critical. Now that a month has passed, the matter is even more serious, and the imperial court has sent people to carry out disaster relief.

However, after the past two years, the national treasury has also been empty, and the scope of the disaster has been extensive, and this disaster is not easy to relieve.

The emperor had a headache and got angry several times in court.

Everyone can see that whoever can help the emperor solve this big trouble will be rewarded and favored by the emperor.

With such a great achievement in front of everyone, Chu Lan has no reason to let it go.

So it is rare for him to be so patient with one thing, even though Wei Ruo refused so many times, he still tirelessly sent someone to invite Wei Ruo.

"I heard that the sixth prince was sent to provide disaster relief?" Wei Ruo suddenly asked Mother Qin a seemingly unrelated question.

Although Wei Ruo is just a commoner, at least she has the channel of Mrs. Yuan, and she can still hear some news from the court.

"It is indeed the case. Calculating the time, it should have already arrived in Taizhou Mansion. Or it may have arrived earlier. I am not very clear about the specific situation." Mother Qin replied.

Wei Ruo's question already showed that she knew part of the reason why Chu Lan wanted her help so anxiously.

Nowadays, the competition between the sixth prince and the seventh prince is fierce. The emperor sent one to fight against the Japanese army and the other to provide disaster relief, which is to test the two.

"Mommy, I'm just a girl, and I'm a soft-spoken person." Wei Ruo said to Nanny Qin.

The words were not clear, but Wei Ruo knew that Nanny Qin could understand what she meant.

The House of Uncle Zhongyi is like an ant in front of the two princes, let alone Wei Ruo? Wei Ruo didn't want to stand in line or get involved in this dispute.

Nanny Qin put away her smile: "Young lady's worries are justified, but my highness's patience is limited, my highness, so you don't give my highness face, is it because you don't take my highness seriously? Woolen cloth?"

At the end, Mother Qin's eyes suddenly became cold.

Courtesy first and soldiers later, Chu Lan has already "courtesy" many times, but Wei Ruo keeps refusing, so now he wants to "soldier".

Qin Nanny then reminded Wei Ruo: "Miss, Your Highness can make Wei Mansion prosperous or ruin Wei Mansion. Maybe Eldest Miss doesn't care so much about Wei Mansion's 'prosperity', but for Wei Mansion's 'damage', Daddy doesn't care." Girls should take it to heart."

The threat is very clear.

For the Seventh Prince, it is not difficult to get rid of a Wei Mansion that is already in its infancy.

Wei Ruo wasn't too surprised when she saw Mother Qin's cold face.

She naturally hoped to avoid Chu Lan's trouble in a more friendly way, but she also thought from the beginning that someone like Chu Lan might not accept her rejection.

So after she refused a few times before, Wei Ruo would always think about how she should deal with Chu Lan if she lost her patience and was too soft to be tough.

So when she saw Mother Qin turn his face, her reaction was still calm.

But in my heart, I still couldn't help but secretly scolded Chu Lan from head to toe, credit for not making arrangements for her to understand, and even threatening her when she was asked to work, what a wolf-hearted bastard!

"Mama misunderstood me, it's not that I don't want to help His Highness the Seventh." Wei Ruo changed his tone and said, his expression was as usual, calm and unhurried, "It's just that what the Seventh Highness wants to do is not easy to do, and we need to think about it in the long run. "

"What does the eldest girl say?" Mother Qin looked at Wei Ruo curiously.

Chapter 305 I have a countermeasure

"In the past, Xingshan County opened up wasteland in the south, with little land and few people, so the expenditure was naturally low. Before the farmers who opened up wasteland planted crops, most of their food and clothing expenses were borne by the government office and His Highness. I believe His Highness knows that this is a big deal. It's not a small expense." Wei Ruo said.

"The old slave is clear about this matter, and it is indeed a considerable expense."

"Sister, tell me, the number of refugees who have expanded to Taizhou Prefecture has doubled. How much did they spend before they planted crops?" Wei Ruo asked.

Nurse Qin didn't answer right away, but her look told Wei Ruo that she knew it was not a small sum.

Wei Ruo went on to say: "Besides, the more refugees there are, the more difficult it is to manage them. More people are needed to participate in management and adjustments to avoid all kinds of chaos."

Nurse Qin was silent again, of course she could understand what Wei Ruo meant.

It is ordinary people, and it is difficult to control the number of people, let alone the refugees and disaster victims who lost their homes and land.

"Miss, what do you mean... the method proposed by His Highness is not feasible?" Mother Qin asked.

"With all due respect, the manpower that His Highness the Seventh Prince brings with me is far from enough." Wei Ruo said frankly.

"Your Highness doesn't necessarily have to settle all the refugees and disaster victims. If you just select a small part and control the scale within a certain range, if the difficulty is similar to that in the south of Xingshan County before, then there should be no problem, right?" Mother Qin Ma said.

Wei Ruo smiled slightly: "Nurse, if the scale is the same as before, why bother your Highness? The same credit has already been done, so what's the point of doing another one? Your Highness wants to make this now. It must be to solve the problem of the disaster victims in the entire Taizhou Prefecture, and to make greater achievements, right?"

Wei Ruo's words hit the point, and Nanny Qin immediately had no rebuttal words.

After thinking for a moment, Mother Qin said: "Is the young lady planning to use these two excuses to reject His Highness?"

Wei Ruodao: "It's not a complete rejection, I just think this matter can be resolved in another way."

"Miss, what do you mean you have a better solution?" Mother Qin hurriedly asked.

"Probably." Wei Ruo replied.

"How to solve it?" Mother Qin hurriedly asked.

"My solution is also very simple. Since His Highness and me alone are not enough for this matter, the Yuan family and all the dignitaries in Taizhou should be involved to mobilize all available resources. There is a chance to make things happen." Wei Ruo said.

"It is not an easy task to get all the dignitaries in Taizhou Mansion to participate." Mother Qin said.

"I know, Mammy, don't worry, since I dare to propose such a solution, I have a way to persuade." Wei Ruo replied.

Looking at Wei Ruo's confident eyes, Mother Qin pondered for a moment and said, "The old slave can't answer what the eldest girl said, so I have to go back and ask His Highness for instructions."

"Ma'am, just ask for instructions." Wei Ruo looked calm.

After Wei Ruo finished analyzing the matter, Nanny Qin didn't dare to delay for a moment, and immediately left the Captain's Mansion, and rushed back to report to Chu Lan.

After Mother Qin left, Xiumei asked Wei Ruo with some concern: "Miss, if His Highness agrees, wouldn't we still have to be involved with His Highness?"

Wei Ruodao: "The tree is hidden in the forest. If everyone participates, the connection between the Wei family and the Seventh Prince will not appear to be particularly close. And if there is a real contribution to be made at that time, it will not be all credited to the Seventh Prince." ."

Xiumei pursed her lips, feeling aggrieved on Wei Ruo's behalf: "In the end, His Highness the Seventh Highness is too inhumane. The lady helped him once, but now she still threatens the lady."

This still doesn't count the time when their lady saved the Seventh Prince!

Wei Ruodao: "Whoever puts his identity there, I can't afford to offend him, and I can't hide it. But if this thing can really happen, it won't be bad for me. At least I can really help some people affected by the disaster. You can also use this opportunity to delay the marriage with the Xu family, and then run around in the fields more, and you will also have a chance to gain a bad reputation for not being a woman."

If Wei Ruo wants to do something for these refugees, he just doesn't like to cooperate with Chu Lan.

Now that there is no avoiding it, she can only think about it in a positive way.

Xiumei couldn't help but said: "I heard that the late Empress Xu may still have a Ninth Prince alive, I very much hope that this is true, and then the Ninth Prince will appear and restrain the Seventh Prince, so that he can't do it again. Bully Miss you!"

Xiumei's wish is pure, direct and beautiful.

But it is just a wish, because the rumored Ninth Prince who may still be alive has never even appeared in person, so far it is just everyone's imagination and guesswork.

Nanny Qin returned to Xiaowei's Mansion an hour later, much faster than Wei Ruo expected.

"Your Highness said that the young lady's analysis is reasonable. As long as the young lady can convince many dignitaries in Taizhou, His Highness is willing to fully support the young lady." Mother Qin brought Chu Lan's reply.

"Okay, I'll go to the Yuan Mansion early tomorrow morning to meet Mrs. Yuan, and I'll notify Mother Qin after the date is confirmed." Wei Ruo said.

"I'm currently living in His Highness's temporary residence in Fucheng. If the eldest girl needs me for anything, you can go there to find me at any time. I will be there whenever you are called." Mother Qin said.

"Okay, then Nanny Qin will wait for my news."

Early in the morning of the second day, Wei Ruo went to the Yuan Mansion to look for Mrs. Yuan.

In the afternoon of that day, Mrs. Yuan sent invitation letters to the heads of the heads of the rich and powerful families in Taizhou Prefecture in her own name.

These wives are Madam Yuan's guests on weekdays, so when Madam Yuan invites them, they all refuse the invitation.

Yun Shi also received an invitation letter from Mrs. Yuan, which was directly brought back to her by Wei Ruo.

In Cangyun Garden, Mrs. Yun, who was sitting on the front seat, read the invitation letter, and then asked Wei Ruo puzzledly: "Why is Mrs. Yuan looking for us tomorrow?"

The letter only said that there was something important to discuss, but it didn't explain what it was.

The time is urgent. If it is an ordinary invitation to get together, it will usually be many days in advance.

"I'll find out when I go tomorrow, and I can't explain it clearly in a sentence or two." Wei Ruo replied with a cold face, and didn't intend to explain more to Yun.

Yun frowned involuntarily: "Why do you have such an attitude? Mother just asked you a few words, why are you so impatient?"

Wei Ruo smiled lightly and said, "Mother didn't tell me some things, why did you ask me to tell you everything?"

Yun Shi was taken aback, and a guilty look flashed across his face involuntarily, but he quickly covered it up.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yun said angrily, raising her voice a little bit.

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"Whether I'm talking nonsense, mother knows in her own heart. I'm a little tired of running back and forth today. Let's talk about tomorrow if I have anything to do."

Wei Ruo walked out without looking back after finishing speaking, not giving Yun Shi a chance to get angry with him.

Yun Shi was a little annoyed: "I really don't take my mother seriously!"

Cuiping comforted from the side: "Madam, don't be angry, maybe the eldest lady heard some rumors, and she knew that Madam, you agreed to come to Xu's house to talk about matchmaking, and she was angry."

"Even if I know, there is nothing to make her angry. Since ancient times, marriages have been ordered by parents and matchmakers. This marriage is already as good as it could be. What reason does she have to be angry with me?"

"The madam also knows the temperament of the eldest lady. She has no bad intentions, but she is more straightforward and disobedient."

Cuiping's words reminded Yun of her husband's advice, so she sighed and waved her hand: "That's all, let her go."

Early in the morning of the second day, Yun Shi and Wei Ruo went to the Zhifu Mansion together.

The two of them didn't say a word along the way. Wei Ruo looked down at the book, which was the grotesque that Mr. Wang Caiwei gave her recently.

It's just that she's been very busy recently, and spends all her free time looking at the account books. It just so happens that she and Yun are going to ride in the same car today, so Wei Ruo took it out to have a look.

In addition to some idle books, Mr. Wang sometimes brings her some novelties. For Wei Ruo, she is not only a good teacher but also a good friend.

After a cup of tea, the carriage from the Colonel's Mansion arrived at the Prefect's Mansion. When Yun got off the car, he saw Mrs. Yuan's personal maid, Qing Yi, who was waiting at the door. She greeted Yun very politely, and then sent His eyes turned to Wei Ruo.

"Miss, Madam asked the slaves to wait for you here."

Qingyi is polite and courteous to Yun Shi, but shows a little more respect to Wei Ruo.

"Miss Lao Qingyi is waiting here." Wei Ruo said.

"Miss and madam, please follow me." Qing Yi led Wei Ruo and Yun Shi into the mansion.

Have been here many times, Yun and Wei Ruo are already familiar with the prefect.

The meeting place today is the flower hall in the backyard. When Yun Shi and Wei Ruo arrived, there were already many people sitting in the flower hall, all of whom were wives of famous families in Taizhou Prefecture.

Besides, there was another person that Yun didn't expect to participate—Nurse Qin.

Nurse Qin is a member of the Seventh Prince and also an old nanny in the palace. She is an old man who can speak well in front of the imperial concubine.

Such a nanny is much more valuable than the head wife of an ordinary family, and everyone looks at her with respect.

Madam Yuan also reserved the first seat on the right for Nanny Qin. And the first place on the left was given to Mrs. Xu.

The positions of the rest of the wives are also arranged according to the status of their husbands.

After everyone arrived, Mrs. Yuan asked Wei Ruo to explain why she came here today.

Wei Ruo stood up, came to Madam Yuan's side, and said to the ladies in front of her: "I think all the ladies are familiar with the recent events, and you know that there are many refugees in the city, which not only affects the stability of the city, but also brings other problems. question."

All the ladies nodded.

Everyone knew about this, and before coming here, they also guessed that Madam Yuan may have come to them for this matter. After all, in the current situation, Madam Yuan is unlikely to have the leisure to talk to them about other things, let alone to reward Enjoy the moon and drink tea and wine.

Wei Ruo continued: "For the sake of the stability of Taizhou Prefecture and to help more disaster victims, today I specially invite all the ladies to come here for consultation, and hope that all the ladies can help."

After speaking, all the ladies showed embarrassed expressions.

In front of Mrs. Yuan, it is not good for everyone to directly refute Wei Ruo's proposal.

After several people looked at each other, it was Madam Xu who said to Wei Ruo, "Miss, I'm afraid this matter will be a bit embarrassing."

Mrs. Xu wanted to tell Wei Ruo that it is not something that can be done in a few words to get all the dignitaries in Taizhou Prefecture to pay for their food, and this matter should not be taken too simply.

Others also expressed their opinions:

"I'm afraid the eldest daughter of the Wei family doesn't know that everyone is having a hard time at this age, and there is no place of wealth to help the victims."

"Yes, what's more, there are so many victims, and we don't know how long the disaster will last. This disaster relief can only save for a while, not a long-term solution."

"It's a good thing that Miss Wei is interested in disaster relief, but I think this matter should be left to the imperial court. I heard that the imperial court has sent people down to provide disaster relief. I think they will come to Taizhou in the near future."

Listening to everyone's words, Yun's brows could not help but frown.

The eldest daughter's speech today is a bit too taken for granted. When Wanwan raised this point during the discussion at home that day, it was rejected. Why did she still make such an immature suggestion to the wives?

Wei Ruo was not surprised by everyone's reaction.

She said calmly: "I understand what you ladies mean, so I don't plan to directly send food relief. Sending food relief can only be a temporary solution, not a long-term solution."

Hearing Wei Ruo's words, all the ladies showed doubts.

Wei Ruo went on to say: "The way I think of is to use work as relief."

"What is cash for work?"

The person who asked the question was Mrs. Xu, and she also felt that it was impossible for Wei Ruo to directly ask them to fund the disaster relief so superficially.

Wei Ruo began to explain: "As we all know, Taizhou has a lot of wasteland: saline-alkali land, sandy land, and hardened barren land. If the victims of the disaster are organized to reclaim and improve these lands, and if crops are successfully grown on these lands, not only will the victims be resettled, It can also solve the problem of food shortage."

"Before, we had already practiced similar things in Xingshan County. By improving the saline-alkali land and digging holes, we successfully planted wheat on the land that could not be used to grow crops, and the wheat yield was very considerable. Now these lands are still growing Rice is being planted, and the growth is good, and it is expected that there will be another bumper rice harvest in autumn."

Many of you here have heard about the incident in Xingshan County, and it cannot be faked.

Someone nodded, saying that they had heard about the reclamation of wasteland in Xingshan County, and some people praised that work well done.

People who didn't know about it at first understood it after other people's explanation.

There have been successful cases, which shows that it is feasible to turn wasteland into cultivated land.

Mrs. Xu asked Wei Ruo: "Miss Wei, you mean that you want to follow the same pattern and use this method of organizing disaster victims to dig wasteland in the entire Taizhou Prefecture to realize the resettlement of disaster victims?"

Wei Ruo nodded: "It is true, but it is different from the previous one."

Ms. Xu asked: "Where is the difference?"

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Wei Ruo explained: "Taizhou Prefecture has a vast territory and a large number of victims. Once the land reclamation is successful, the food income and economic benefits will be huge. Simply put, this is not just a disaster relief activity, but also a business. ."

Someone didn't understand it very well, so they asked: "Miss Wei, can you explain in detail?"

Wei Ruo further explained: "In the early stage, we used funds and food as rewards to hire the victims, let them work, reclaim and improve wasteland, and plant crops. When the autumn harvest comes, the food will belong to the investors. Not only that, but the reclaimed land will also become It has become fertile land that can be planted, and these fertile land will also be owned by the investors."

Invest money in the early stage, and in the later stage, not only can you harvest food, but you can also get a piece of fertile land. This sounds like a profitable business.

In order to let everyone better understand the costs and benefits involved, Wei Ruo began to calculate an account for everyone: "The labor required to cultivate an acre of wasteland is slightly higher than that of ordinary rice fields, and an average adult man can cultivate and take care of three acres of land."

"Assume that we need to pay this adult man three catties of rice per day, which is ninety catties of rice a month, and it takes eight to ten months from improvement and reclamation to harvesting, which is seven hundred and twenty catties of rice Up to nine hundred catties of rice."

"According to my previous planting experience in Xingshan County, the yield per mu of wheat can reach 1,000 catties per mu, and the output value of rice per mu is also around 1,000 catties."

"That is to say, you only need to pay less than 900 catties of grain, and in less than a year, you can harvest more than 3,000 catties of grain, and you can also get three acres of fertile land."

Because the price of grain has skyrocketed recently, Wei Ruo used the weight of grain instead of money when calculating accounts.

After listening to Wei Ruo's words, all the ladies had different thoughts.

The output of food is higher than the expenditure, and at the same time, a piece of land can be harvested, which sounds very cost-effective.

"Miss Wei, your business sounds like a good deal, but is the remuneration too high? Three catties of grain per person per day, which has never existed before." Someone raised a question.

Now is a special period, why did the eldest girl of the Wei family raise the price?

Wei Ruo replied: "There is indeed room for discussion on this price, but based on the daily remuneration of three catties of grain here, I still have a very rich profit. It can be seen that this transaction is very worthwhile."

It's true, even if the grain spent and the grain harvested are equal to each other this year, the land obtained in the end will be earned in vain!

Everyone looked at Mrs. Yuan, and a lady asked Mrs. Yuan on behalf of everyone: "Mrs. Yuan, is what Miss Wei said true? Is the improved fertile land owned by the investor?"

Madam Yuan gave an affirmative answer: "Yes, it is true. I have already discussed this matter with my master, and he agrees."

With Mrs. Yuan's affirmative answer, everyone has nothing to question.

At this time, the wife is already a little moved.

At this time, Wei Ruo continued: "Now Mrs. Yuan and His Royal Highness are presiding over this matter together. If it can be done, it will solve the plight of refugees everywhere and starve to death on the streets. For the common people, it is a life-saving straw; for the court , is a great achievement."

At this time, Mother Qin, who had been silent all the time, also spoke in a timely manner: "Yes, the imperial court attaches great importance to disaster relief. If Taizhou government can save itself and save the disaster and save the people without the imperial court sending food, it will be a meritorious service to the imperial court."

The words of Wei Ruo and Mother Qin reminded the wives that the disaster relief was led by the Yuan family and the Seventh Prince. To participate was to establish contact with the two nobles, and for them it was a rare opportunity to get closer to them.

What's more, this is a disaster relief event that the imperial court is very concerned about. If the matter is completed, then those who participated in it may be able to count their contributions and be rewarded by the imperial court.

All the housewives present here are well-managed and well-managed housewives. They naturally know that this matter is profitable, and it is very likely that they will gain both fame and fortune. There is no reason not to participate if they have enough funds and food.

Now the question is how to become this funder.

Mrs. Xu was the first to ask Wei Ruo: "Miss, I don't know how to become this investor?"

The other wives also looked at Wei Ruo, wondering how to carry out this matter.

Yun Shi also looked at Wei Ruo with eager eyes. This matter is so good that she naturally wants the Wei family to participate in it.

Wei Ruo replied: "This matter was originally led by the government office, Mrs. Yuan and His Highness the Seventh Highness. These three parties fully funded it, and the final proceeds belong to these three parties."

The government office is counted as official, and Mrs. Yuan's own contribution is counted as personal, so this counts as two.

Hearing Wei Ruo's answer, some wives looked disappointed, but most of them, such as Mrs. Xu, were not in a hurry.

Because they knew that the eldest daughter of the Wei family must have something to say behind her, if it was really only these three companies that contributed, they would not have called them here today.

After a pause, Wei Ruo continued: "However, the manpower of the government office is limited, and His Highness is busy with military affairs, so he can't take time off. However, the disaster relief should be as comprehensive as possible, and there will be fewer mistakes if there are fewer mistakes. "

"That's right, Miss Wei is right. This matter must be cautious. There will be no rioters among the refugees. If they are not managed properly, conflicts may arise."

"Furthermore, food dispatching is also a big problem. I am afraid that there will be looting by unreasonable people."

"This matter should be cautious and cautious. It will be safer if more people participate in helping."

Many wives seconded Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruoneng could feel from their words that they were already moved.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Wei Ruo said: "So Mrs. Yuan and His Royal Highness the Seventh Highness plan to involve all capable people in Taizhou Mansion. Those who have money will contribute money, those who have people will contribute people, and those who have food will contribute food. Let's work together to complete this work-for-disaster relief operation."

After Wei Ruo finished speaking, Mrs. Yuan immediately stated: "At that time, the contribution of everyone, whether it is money, people, or food, will be recorded. Once we are done, we will divide them according to the size of the contribution. Food. My lord will report the corresponding achievements to the court truthfully, without missing a single bit."

All the ladies were completely moved, and expressed their opinions one after another:

"Mrs. Yuan, Taizhou Prefecture is in such a catastrophe. My Liu family is a noble family in Taizhou Prefecture. I should do my best for the people and do my best."

"Mrs. Yuan, although my family is not a big family, I hope to do my best for the people of Taizhou Prefecture."

"Ma'am, just tell me, my Zhen family can give me money, people or food."

Chapter 308 made Yun very angry again

All the ladies who were clamoring for difficulties this year just a quarter of an hour ago are now rushing to contribute money and efforts for the country and the people.

Both Mrs. Yuan and Nanny Qin couldn't help but smile.

After completing her task, Wei Ruo went to the last seat and sat down.

All the heads of households came today, and she was the only girl who had not left the cabinet, so she should sit at the bottom.

Wei Ruo doesn't need to worry about the rest of the matter, just leave it to Mrs. Yuan and Mother Qin to discuss with these wives.

After about an hour, the meeting ended, and Mrs. Yuan bid farewell to all the ladies.

Mrs. Xu walked behind the crowd, holding Wei Ruo's hand before leaving, her eyes full of admiration and kindness: "The eldest girl is really sweet."

Wei Ruo just smiled.

Because Madam Yuan and Nanny Qin were still present, Madam Xu couldn't say anything more.

After Mrs. Xu left, Mrs. Yuan, Mother Qin, Mrs. Yun, Wei Ruo and some accompanying maids remained in the hall.

Nurse Qin got up and came to Wei Ruo, with a smile on her face: "The eldest girl really did not disappoint. Today's practice of working for relief really refreshes the old slave."

"Nurse Qin praised it absurdly, and this move is just to make things go better and to share His Highness's worries." Wei Ruo replied.

"His Royal Highness must be very happy after learning about today's events, and is very much looking forward to the next progress."

After Qin Nanny finished speaking, she led her people away.

Then Yun led Wei Ruo to bid farewell to Mrs. Yuan.

Madam Yuan nodded, and she didn't say anything to Wei Ruoduo when Mrs. Yun was present.

Wei Ruo followed Yun back to the carriage, and the carriage left Yuan's Mansion and headed towards Xiaowei's Mansion.

Different from the indifference when he went there, Yun's face is a little happy now, and he wants to ask Wei Ruo a lot of questions.

"Ruo'er, your solution is good, but you have to think about your family and see if there is any way to get the Wei family involved."

"I have already mentioned the method in the Yuan Mansion just now. Those who are rich will contribute money, those who are capable will contribute energy, and those who have food will be rewarded for their merits." Wei Ruo replied.

"Ruo'er, you also know the situation at home." Yun said.

"What? What does mother mean, that she doesn't want to come up with anything, but also wants land and credit?" Wei Ruo asked back, with a mocking smile on his lips.

Yun's face was slightly darkened after being exposed, but he still said patiently: "How can you say that you didn't contribute? Isn't Ruo'er the biggest credit for this matter?"

"Then it's only natural that Tian of the follow-up part should belong to me, right?" Wei Ruo said.

"You mean, you want to get the land yourself?"

"Is there any problem? Didn't my mother already arrange a marriage for me and plan to marry me? As the saying goes, it's okay for me to save the dowry for myself early, right?" Wei Ruo said.

Dowry has always been a woman's private property, neither her husband's family nor her mother's family can touch it.

"But you haven't left the cabinet yet."

"The private property I saved before leaving the court belongs to me, so there is nothing wrong with that, right? My mother is from the capital, so I should know this rule."

Yunshi was choked by Wei Ruo, and his face turned soy sauce-colored.

Wei Ruo added: "By the way, it's better for my mother to shelve the matter of my marriage proposal. Now is a special period. Countless people are suffering from famine. Every day, victims of the disaster die because of lack of food. We are about to take the lead in disaster relief and rescue the people, but we are busy discussing marriage, I am afraid it is not in harmony."

"Moreover, Mrs. Yuan and His Royal Highness attach great importance to this matter. I hope that I can help manage the overall situation. I must be too busy. If my mother arranges my marriage at this time, I am afraid that it will hinder the progress of the matter. I am afraid that the two nobles will be unhappy."

Yun's complexion suddenly became darker and uglier.

Every word that Wei Ruo said was occupied with a word of reason, so she couldn't find anything to refute.

But her aggressive attitude didn't take her mother seriously, which made her angry.

"What do you mean? Are you threatening me?" Yun asked Wei Ruo.

"Where is the threat, it's just a reminder. If my mother really doesn't listen, I can't help it, but it may affect the future of my father, brother and even the entire Wei family."

This is clearly a threat!

Yun's chest heaved violently with anger, and glared at Wei Ruo angrily: "You are so hard-winged, you dare to rush to be your mother like this! With a backer, even your own mother will be gone!"

"What did mother say? When will I not want to marry you? It's because mother and Mrs. Xu have kept the matter of discussing marriage from me. She probably intends to wait for the matchmaker to come and let me know, so that I can be sent out early." Wei Ruo retorted in a calm tone.

"Nie Niu!" Finally, Yun couldn't bear it anymore, and raised his hand to hit Wei Ruo in the face.

However, Wei Ruo, as if he had expected it long ago, precisely grasped Yun's falling wrist.

"Mother has to change her habit of beating me every now and then. My face is swollen from the beating. I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it when I see you again tomorrow." Wei Ruo reminded.

Yun Shi was completely mad with anger: "You are a white-eyed wolf! I plan for you wholeheartedly, but you treat me as an enemy, and you don't care about the Wei family at all!"

Wei Ruo said calmly: "Whatever you think, I'm just telling you an objective fact, if you really want to fight, I can let you fight, but if it brings any bad influence to the Wei family, you can Don't say that I don't care about the Wei family anymore."

After speaking, Wei Ruo let go of Yun's hand.

Yun's anger didn't dissipate at all, but he lost the courage to hit Wei Ruo again.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at the Captain's Mansion, and the atmosphere inside the carriage was still terribly cold.

Wei Ruo didn't hesitate, and got out of the car neatly, ignoring the still angry Yun Shi in the car, and went straight back to Tingsongyuan.

After returning from school, Wei Qingwan heard that Mrs. Yun hadn't eaten all day today, so she hurried to Cangyun Garden to ask for comfort.

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? Did you call a doctor?" Wei Qingwan's eyes were full of concern.

Mr. Yun leaned on the couch, listening to Wei Qingwan's concern, a wave of indescribable complex emotions welled up in her heart.

"Wanwan, you know how to be considerate as a mother." Yun couldn't help saying.

"Mother, what are you talking about? I am Mother's daughter, so I should be considerate of Mother."

"Yes, you are my mother's daughter. I used to hear people say that life is not as good as raising grace, and I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Now that I think about it, I think it makes sense. Growing up in front of me is the same as Shan Shan. After all, blood relationship is somewhat different." Yun sighed.

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Hearing this, Wei Qingwan was slightly taken aback, and then understood what it meant.

"Mother, did my sister say something to make her angry again?" Wei Qingwan asked.

"She didn't just say something, she did everything she could." Yun sneered, "I don't know what crime I have committed."

"Mother, don't be angry, my sister probably didn't do it on purpose, she just has a bit of a straight temper, and she doesn't mean anything malicious." Wei Qingwan comforted.

"You! You are so kind! She doesn't treat you like a sister treats a younger sister, but you still want to speak for her." Yun said helplessly.

"I can't say that. After all, I have taken up my sister's identity for so many years and enjoyed the love of my parents on her behalf. My sister has suffered so much in the past few years, so I have developed the temper I have now. I should be more considerate of her." Some." Wei Qingwan explained.

"You are right."

Mr. Yun sighed, and her mood calmed down a lot under the comfort of her daughter.

"Mother, your body is the most important thing, let me prepare some ginseng soup for you."

"No need, you help me up, I have to look at the account books again." Yun blocked.

"Mom, you're not feeling well, you'd better take a break, and you can check the account books in two days." Wei Qingwan said.

"You don't know, your sister is now helping Mrs. Yuan and His Highness the Seventh Prince."

Yun Shi told Wei Qingwan what happened in Yuan Mansion today.

After hearing this, Wei Qingwan's expression darkened, and her mood sank and sank.

Wei Qingruo actually helped the nobleman start something again...

Yun didn't notice the change in Wei Qingwan's expression, and said to herself: "The Wei family can't miss such a good opportunity. I originally thought that the matter was led by the eldest daughter of the family. Every life has a chance. But now it seems that that is what I think too much, the eldest daughter of our family only thinks about herself, and has no intention of fighting for glory for the family."

Wei Qingwan, who came back to his senses, answered, "What is your mother going to do?"

Yun said: "Go back and ask your father what he meant, and see if you can send a letter to the capital. Your grandparents should still have some private houses in their hands."

Yun didn't want to move his mind to the in-laws' family, but this matter is beneficial to the Wei family, and the old uncle and old lady in the capital should be happy to see it.

Besides, after this incident, the capital also needs to know. If the old uncle and the old lady feel that they should participate in this matter and blame her, the daughter-in-law, for not discussing it with them in advance, then she will be at odds with each other.

So writing to discuss with them in advance will do more good than harm.

Wei Qingwan nodded, still worrying in her eyes.

Of course she hopes that the Wei family can make more achievements, and that her father's official position can be improved. Only in this way, people like Xu Yaojun would not dare to criticize her in spite of others.

Similarly, no matter when, the toughness of the mother's family is the confidence of the woman in the family, regardless of whether she is married or not.

I just don't know why Wei Qingruo didn't understand this truth. Helping the Wei family is equivalent to helping herself. She wouldn't really think that if she was a girl from the merchant family of the He family, she would really be attracted by the prominent Xu family, right? .

Although Yun Shi was very angry, she had to put aside the matter of discussing marriage with the Xu family according to Wei Ruo's wishes.

Although Mrs. Xu's affection for Wei Ruo has increased a lot, she also knows that the current situation is not a good time to talk about her children's marriage, not to mention that the eldest girl of the Wei family does have more important things to be busy, whether it is for the little one Home is for everyone, this matter has to be put on hold for the time being.

But Mrs. Xu still wrote a letter to tell Xu Fengyuan who was studying in Anzhou Academy.

After reading the letter from his mother, Xu Fengyuan looked at the letter and couldn't help admiring Wei Ruolai even more.

He took the letter and ran to Wei Yichen in the next bedroom, and told him about it.

"Brother Wei, your eldest sister is really too smart to come up with such a clever plan! It's ridiculous that we who have read poetry and books have discussed it several times and have not come up with a half-good solution!"

Speaking of which, Xu Fengyuan began to mutter: "Replace relief with work, recruit the rich and powerful in Taizhou to contribute, use the money to pay for the work, and then open up wasteland to expand farming and increase food production, and finally the good food production will be returned to the investors as rewards, and the whole deadlock will be eliminated. Revitalized! Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Wei Yichen didn't come back to his senses for a while after listening to it, and he didn't react until Xu Fengyuan patted him on the shoulder.

"Yes, my eldest sister's plan is very clever." Wei Yichen said.

Immediately afterwards, Wei Yichen raised his eyes to look at Xu Fengyuan's face full of joy, and suddenly felt worried, and explained to Xu Fengyuan: "Brother Xu, my eldest sister is different from other families."

"Of course you don't need to say that."

"What I mean is, my eldest sister likes the countryside and mountains, likes men farming and women weaving, and doesn't like being a woman in a deep house. I hope Brother Xu can understand." Wei Yichen said.

"Brother Wei, don't worry, if I can marry Lingmei in the future, I will not trap her in the mansion, so that she can do whatever she wants."

"But brother Xu, you are the eldest son of the Xu family, and you will be admitted to the court as an official in the future. As an official's wife, how can you be casual?"

"Brother Wei means...you don't like me and Lingmei?"

"Well, I'm not optimistic, and Brother Xu also knows about my eldest sister's attitude. Brother Xu, my eldest sister has been raised in the countryside and suffered a lot. Now the family hopes that she can live the rest of her life safely and smoothly, and don't want to be rich. expensive."

"I will think about what brother Wei said, but I don't want to give up just like that. I still want to fight for it." Xu Fengyuan said frankly.

"I still hope Brother Xu can think carefully, I don't want my sister to be unhappy in the future." Wei Yichen said.

"Brother Wei should understand that I agree with the marriage arranged by the elders in my family not all because they like Lingmei, and if I marry Lingmei, I must want her to be happy and healthy."

The two argued for a while, but in the end they couldn't convince the conversation, so the topic stopped.

After the disaster relief was finalized, Wei Ruo became completely busy. He went out early and returned late for several days in a row. Except for those who were on duty at the gate, the rest of the school captain's mansion could hardly see Wei Ruo, not even Wei Mingting and the Yun family. exception.

Early on the fourth day, Wei Ruozheng was about to go out, but was stopped by Yun Shi in front of the door, and Wei Qingwan followed behind Yun Shi.

After the last quarrel, the two haven't spoken to each other. Today, they brought Wei Qingwan and called Wei Ruo to stop, not knowing what was the matter.

"Does mother have anything to tell you?" Wei Ruo asked.

"Today you go to the Yuan Mansion and bring Wanwan with you." Yun did not ask, but ordered directly.

Chapter 310 Made Wei Qingwan cry

Hearing this, Wei Ruo glanced at Wei Qingwan.

Wei Qingwan hid half of her body behind Yun Shi. When Wei Ruo's eyes fell on her, she raised her head slightly and looked at Wei Ruo timidly.

Tsk, with this frightened animal-like expression, those who didn't know it thought Wei Ruo had done something to her just now.

Wei Ruo looked back at Yun Shi: "The reason."

"Wanwan has been helping me with family affairs for a long time, and she is very experienced in all aspects. Let her follow you to help you." Yun said.

"No need, there are many people like Yuan's mansion, and there is a special accountant to help me." Wei Ruowan refused.

Mr. Yun made up her mind. Before she came, she had already warned herself not to get angry with her eldest daughter today, but whenever her eldest daughter spoke, it would always make her angry.

Mr. Yun patiently explained to Wei Ruo: "Ruo'er, your sister lacks some experience in dealing with major events. You can take her there and help her exercise."

"Is it just to exercise your ability?" Wei Ruo had a smile on his lips, his eyes were bright and penetrating, and he could see every expression of Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan in front of him.

"In short, this matter is not harmful to you. Yu Wanwan is beneficial to the Wei family. As the eldest daughter, you should take care of the sisters in your family." Yun's attitude was strong.

"Alright then." Wei Ruo agreed.

She agreed suddenly, but Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan felt uncomfortable.

"You agreed?" Yun was a little uncertain.

"Didn't mother say that as the eldest daughter, she should help the sisters in the family more? It's just that she is brought to Yuan's mansion to help me share some burdens. What's wrong with me?" Wei Ruo said.

These words are very reasonable, elegant and generous, showing the demeanor of the eldest daughter.

What happened to Wei Ruo is unbelievable.

Yunshi and Wei Qingwan didn't respond for a while, Wei Ruo said: "Why are you in a daze? Aren't you going? If you don't follow me, you're leaving. You're in a hurry."

After Wei Ruo finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the carriage, Wei Qingwan quickly followed after seeing this.

After getting into the carriage, Wei Qingwan cautiously looked in Wei Ruo's direction, seeing her resting on the cushion with her eyes squinted, unable to understand her thoughts for a while.

Wei Ruo knew that Wei Qingwan was looking at him, but he was too lazy to speak, and just lay comfortably on the cushion.

The land reclamation and disaster relief have just started in the past two days, and there are so many things in a mess, she can't even take care of her own shop, let alone Gu Wei Qingwan's small thoughts.

On the way to and from Yuan's Mansion, she rested whenever she could, to save herself some physical strength and energy.

After the carriage arrived at Yuan's Mansion, Mrs. Yuan's personal maid, Qingyi, was waiting at the door as usual.

Qingyi saw that Wei Qingwan was one more person traveling with him today, doubts flashed in his eyes, but he didn't ask any questions, but stepped forward to greet Wei Ruo skillfully.

"Thank you, big girl." Qingyi led Wei Ruo inside, completely ignoring Wei Qingwan who was following behind Wei Ruo.

Wei Qingwan could only follow along with Xiumei, like an accompanying maid.

"Oh, by the way, Miss Qingyi, I have something to trouble you." Wei Ruo hooked his fingers at Qingyi.

Qingyi knowingly lowered his head and put his ears close.

After Wei Ruo whispered a few words in his ear, Qingyi nodded to express his understanding.

Then he said to another little girl next to him: "Take the eldest daughter of the Wei family to Huichun Pavilion."

The servant girl took the order, while Wei Qingwan looked bewildered.

"Sister, where do you want me to go?" Wei Qingwan asked with a puzzled expression.

"Didn't my sister come to study with me? But the things involved are very important now, and no mistakes can be tolerated. The helpers hired by Mrs. Yuan and His Royal Highness are all experts in accounting for many years. I am afraid that my sister will not be able to keep up for a while. , so ask my younger sister to practice one or two first, and then join us after confirming that my younger sister has this ability."

Wei Qingwan's face froze: "Sister, I help my mother manage the family affairs and take care of the store's account books no less than my sister."

In Wei Qingwan's view, Wei Qingruo's advantage is that she knows more about farming, not how powerful she is in accounting management.

In terms of central management, accounting and overall planning, Wei Qingwan believes that she will not lose to Wei Qingruo.

Wei Ruodao: "Sister, I'd better go sharpen it first. If something goes wrong in disaster relief, the consequences will be very serious."

After Wei Ruo finished speaking, Qingyi winked at the maid, and then Qingyi personally and the maid pulled Wei Qingwan towards Huichun Pavilion.

Wei Qingwan was reluctant to go, but being supported by two maids, she couldn't tolerate her not going.

Being in the magistrate's mansion, she didn't dare to make any mistakes, and finally went to Huichun Pavilion reluctantly.

After arriving at Huichun Pavilion, Qingyi invited Wei Qingwan into a guest room, and then gave Wei Qingwan a pen, ink, paper and inkstone and a copy of "Nine Chapters of Counting".

"Second girl, please study this book with nine chapters. When you are successful in your studies, you can help the eldest girl and a group of female gentlemen with their bills for land reclamation and disaster relief." Qingyi said to Wei Qingwan.

Wei Qingwan's face was livid: "I've already read this book before, so I don't need to read it again."

"Really? Then ask the second girl to write it silently to prove that the second girl really has this ability." Qingyi said.

Where can Wei Qingwan write it silently? It is true that she has read it, but it does not mean that she can recite the whole text verbatim.

She can read and recite books on weekdays mainly such as "Nvjie" and "Nvxue".

Books like "Nine Chapters of Counting" are studied by ordinary men, and she has already mastered them more than ordinary women. How can she be required to recite them verbatim?

"Can my sister write this book silently?" Wei Qingwan asked rhetorically.

"It doesn't matter whether the eldest girl can write silently. She has other talents, and the whole thing is because of her. But the second girl is different. The second girl is here to help the eldest girl to settle accounts. Naturally, she needs these abilities. Yes. Unless the second girl thinks she has the same ability as the eldest girl, does the second girl have it?" Qingyi asked.

Wei Qingwan couldn't answer Qingyi's question, her face was flushed red.

"It seems that the second girl can't write by dictation, so let's study this "Nine Chapters Counting" here. If you need anything, you can call someone. There are servants waiting at the door."

After Qingyi finished speaking, she turned and left the room, leaving Wei Qingwan alone in the room.

There are servants waiting at the door, which means that someone will look at Wei Qingwan, and it is impossible for her to escape.

Wei Qingwan looked at the books, pens, inks, papers and inkstones in front of her, and finally understood why Wei Qingruo agreed so readily when she went out.

Wei Qingruo planned it from the beginning! I didn't even think about taking her to participate in the disaster relief!

Wei Qingwan was so angry that her eye sockets were moist and her eyes were red, but at the moment she was alone in the entire guest room, no one could see her grievances, and no one would comfort her.

Qingyi: This girl is the big servant girl next to the princess. I only respect the princess's guests. I don't need to be polite if I have the cheek to follow.

Chapter 311 Overall arrangements

On the other side, Wei Ruo, without Wei Qingwan, came to Xianqiu Pavilion.

This was originally the wing of the magistrate's mansion, but now it has become the place where Wei Ruo, a group of female gentlemen, and the nuns in charge work.

These people who work with Wei Ruo are capable nuns and accountants selected by Mrs. Yuan, His Highness the Seventh Highness, and other dignitaries in Taizhou Mansion. They are specially sent here to help Wei Ruo coordinate disaster relief.

Because disaster relief involves a large number of people, money, and food, it is necessary to arrange different victims to different places, to solve the problem of accommodation and food for them, to arrange money and food, and to assign caretakers. There are many things.

Mrs. Yuan and Nanny Qin will come every day. Nanny Qin will participate in the whole process and help with the work together; Madam Yuan just takes some time to come and accompany everyone every day to see what everyone needs, and she helps to arrange it.

Wei Ruo first went to the next room to meet Mrs. Yuan.

Seeing that Wei Ruo came later than the previous two days, Mrs. Yuan asked with concern: "But what's the matter? Are you tired?"

"It's okay, it's just that my mother asked me to bring my sister with me before going out, so I wasted some time." Wei Ruo explained.

Mrs. Yuan knew about the relationship between Wei Ruo and her family, and when she and Wei Ruo met for the second time, Wei Qingwan almost caused Wei Ruo to fall into the water, so she knew that Wei Qingwan had no good intentions for Wei Ruo'an.

Now that Mrs. Wei wants Wei Ruo to bring her sister over, it's not hard to guess her intentions.

"Your mother wants your sister to earn a good reputation too?" Mrs. Yuan said.

In the past few days, Wei Ruo let the noble ladies of Taizhou see her ability and insight. For a while, everyone praised the eldest daughter of the Wei family for her strategy and talent, which made Wei Ruocai's reputation spread far and wide.

Big families marry wives based on the ability and character of the housekeeper in the future, so people like Wei Ruo are very popular. She believes that after this disaster relief, there will be more people who want to marry the Wei family.

"If my younger sister performs well, it will be of great benefit to her personally and the Wei family. In the short term, the Wei family's contribution can accumulate more credit; in the long run, it will be of great help to my younger sister's marriage. Good." Wei Ruo said.

"If she treats you well, there is nothing wrong with it, but she has no kindness towards you. According to my temperament, if someone else is in the first grade of junior high school, it is no wonder that I am in the fifteenth grade. I will definitely not follow the example of a sage to repay a grudge with virtue." Mrs. Yuan laughed. .

"So I asked Qingyi to take him to Huichun Pavilion. Madam, please don't blame me. I made arrangements without explaining to you first." Wei Ruo said.

"It's a big deal. Didn't I say that these yards are up to you to arrange these days? You can do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't affect your mood or the progress of our business." Madam Yuan said.

"Thank you, Madam, for your understanding." Wei Ruo then turned the topic back to today's business, "Madam, has the list of grains put into storage yesterday arrived?"

"Just delivered," Mrs. Yuan said to Wei Ruo while taking the account book from the maidservant and handing it to Wei Ruo, "In just three days, the big granary in the government office is already full."

Wei Ruo took the list and began to look, and saw a familiar name in it—Fan Chengxu.

"Boss Fan from Zuixianju also participated? He also gave away five thousand taels of silver and ten thousand shi of rice?"

"That's right. Although the Fan family is not a local family in Taizhou Prefecture, the Fan family is very influential in the court. It's just that this Fan Chengxu is different from the general family. He likes to do business. Although the discussion that day I didn't invite him, but obviously he is also very interested in the work-for-relief thing you proposed, Ruo'er, and wants to get a share of the action."

Mrs. Yuan thought that Wei Ruo didn't know Fan Chengxu, so she specially explained it to her.

"He is willing to contribute money and food, no matter where he is, and whether he is an official or a businessman, we welcome him very much." Wei Ruo said.

Wei Ruo sighed in his heart about Fan Chengxu's business acumen, he really didn't want to miss any profitable business.

"The Xu family sent food for the second time today." Madam Yuan said again, "And according to Madam Xu, she will dispatch another batch of food."

"Scheduling? From where?" Wei Ruo asked.

Nowadays, there is a shortage of food everywhere, and it is very difficult for ordinary people to buy food from other places.

"The Xu family started to take root in Taizhou Prefecture from the generation of Mrs. Xu's father. The hometown is in Lin'an, where the Xu family still has some farmland." Mrs. Yuan explained.

Madam Yuan couldn't help saying: "Speaking of which, the old master of the Xu family and the former Xu Guogong are of the same family, and they both come from the Xu family in Lin'an."

"Xu Guogong? Is it Xu Guogong who just overturned the case?" Wei Ruo asked.

"Exactly. If it weren't for the famine in various places, it is estimated that this matter has been dealt with."

"I heard that when Xu Guogong's mansion was raided, all relevant people were also dealt with. Why is the Xu family in Taizhou mansion all right?" Wei Ruo asked.

"Firstly, it is true that they are far apart. Although they are both from the Xu family in Lin'an, the two families are far away from each other in terms of blood relationship; secondly, the emperor's heart softened after he dealt with it back then. He cared about the queen. "

After Madam Yuan finished speaking, she suddenly realized that she had dragged the topic far.

"Look at me, I talk a lot, and I said things I shouldn't have said. As long as you have heard these words, don't say them outside." Madam Yuan told Wei Ruodao, "Especially in front of Mother Qin, don't mention it."

Wei Ruo nodded, she knew what topics she could talk about and what she couldn't talk about casually, and she was neither interested nor wanting to discuss matters involving the royal family.

After discussing the list with Mrs. Yuan in detail, Wei Ruo went back to the next room, and together with the two female accountants, made a summary of the grain that has been in storage so far, and then began to allocate manpower to transport the grain. It will be determined two days before today. Some of them sent food according to the point.

Because the scope of land reclamation involved this time is relatively wide, Wei Ruo studied the map of Taizhou Prefecture two days ago, determined the scope of land reclamation, and set the corresponding base points.

At present, the land that Wei Ruo decided to open up wasteland and improve is mainly sandy land and saline-alkali land. Mountainous land is not considered for the time being, because the situation of mountainous land is relatively complicated, and different mountains have different situations, and the cost of reclamation is also higher than the previous two. higher.

As for the plan of opening pits in sandy land and saline-alkali land, it is still the same as before. Plant sweet potatoes in sandy land, and plant winter wheat after the improvement of saline-alkali land.

Today, Wei Ruo's main job is to stay with several female gentlemen at the magistrate's mansion to make overall arrangements, but starting tomorrow, Wei Ruo needs to go to the field to conduct surveys, and then formulate different improvement and reclamation plans according to different soil properties.

Chapter 312 Go back and sue

In the evening, Wei Ruo, Mother Qin and the others had dinner at the magistrate's mansion before leaving. Before leaving, Wei Ruo naturally did not forget to take Wei Qingwan away from Huichun Pavilion.

When Qingyi led Wei Qingwan to Wei Ruo again, Wei Qingwan was quite emaciated.

Wei Ruo just took a look and got into the carriage.

Wei Qingwan suppressed the resentment in her heart, and got into the car.

On the way back, Wei Ruo was resting on the cushion as usual, while Wei Qingwan kept staring at her, with flames burning in her pupils.

Wei Ruo only caught a glimpse when he was bumped by the carriage halfway, and closed his eyes for the rest of the time, completely ignoring the dissatisfaction and resentment emanating from Wei Qingwan's body.

After returning to Xiaowei's mansion, Wei Ruo went straight back to his Tingsongyuan, completely ignoring Wei Qingwan who came back full of resentment, completely ignoring her.

After entering the room, Xiumei asked Wei Ruo: "Miss, Second Miss has been so angry this time, should I complain to Madam soon?"

She wasn't worried about how Madam would punish their young lady, and now their young lady was not something Madam could punish casually.

It's just that the lady is very tired these days, and she doesn't want to be disturbed by some irrelevant things.

Wei Ruo stretched his waist: "Let her go as she pleases, I'm tired of the quarrel, so I'll use this as an excuse to stay at the magistrate's mansion, and see who is more anxious."

Then Wei Ruo washed up and went to bed to rest.

Wei Qingwan really went to complain to Yun as Xiumei said.

She told Yun Shi that Wei Ruo threw herself into the magistrate's guest room to let her read a book today, and she shed tears while talking.

After hearing this, Mrs. Yun felt distressed and angry. Originally, Wanwan was asked to go with her today, one is to give Wanwan a chance to perform in front of the nobleman and the wife of the Taizhou family, and the other is to win more benefits for the Wei family.

But Wei Ruo was lucky enough to throw him directly into the guest room, causing Wanwan to not see any nobles except the servants of the magistrate's mansion.

As a result, all her calculations were in vain, and Wanwan's trip to the prefect's mansion was completely in vain.

"Mother, it's useless to be a daughter." After explaining what happened, Wei Qingwan began to blame herself.

"What does this have to do with you? It's your sister who didn't give you this chance." Yun said distressedly.

Wei Qingwan still lowered her head, and continued to blame herself: "If my daughter is better at it, she will be able to solve her mother's worries and problems by herself, and don't have to rely on her sister..."

Yun Shi sighed: "I can't blame you on this matter, don't worry, I will discuss this matter with your father, and I will find a way to let you go tomorrow, and I will never let you sit on the bench tomorrow."

The Yun family is determined to let Wei Qingwan show off her skills in front of everyone. After all, in terms of housekeeping skills, Wanwan is better than most women and more experienced than the eldest daughter, so she will definitely be able to show her skills of the place.

On the second day, before Wei Ruo left Ting Songyuan, she saw Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan, who stopped her.

Wei Ruo was not surprised to see them, and said calmly, "What's the matter today? I have an appointment with Nanny Qin, and I'm a bit rushed, so I don't want to miss the time."

The implication: You better hurry up, you will be in trouble if you delay my time.

"I heard from Wanwan that you didn't arrange for her to do practical things yesterday?" Yun asked.

"Yes." Wei Ruo answered without any falsehood.

"You can take Wanwan with you today. And you can't be like yesterday. You should take Wanwan by your side and let her share some things for you. The female accountants invited by Mrs. Yuan and the Seventh Highness can do it." Wanwan can do anything." Yun said.

"Mother understands what we have to do every day?" Wei Ruo asked.

"If there is anything you don't know, even if there is something you don't know, you can let Wanwan learn it slowly." Yun is very confident, and at the same time she is full of confidence in Wei Qingwan.

"Since mother understands, then I won't say anything more. If you want her to follow, let her follow." Wei Ruo still spoke very well.

Having learned from yesterday, Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan were skeptical of Wei Ruo's answer.

"You won't trap her in the guest room like yesterday, will you?" Yun asked.

"No." Wei Ruo replied decisively.

"I want you to promise me that you will bring her by your side today and give her a chance to do things." Yun asked.

"No problem, she will go wherever I go today, and I won't drive her away unless she doesn't want to." Wei Ruo promised.

"You said it yourself." Yun said.

"Of course." Wei Ruo agreed decisively.

Wei Ruo's attitude was so good that Yun's persuasion and education words prepared in advance had no chance to be spoken.

Wei Qingwan felt a little uneasy, because Wei Ruo agreed so resolutely yesterday, but in the end she was left alone in the guest room.

So Wei Qingwan whispered: "It doesn't matter if my sister doesn't want to take me there, but your sister can't lie to mother, otherwise mother will be sad."

There was a gentle smile on Wei Ruo's face: "When did I say that I don't want to, did I promise to take you there yesterday? Didn't I do it? Letting you study in the guest room of the prefect's mansion is just because of your consideration." Maybe you are not capable enough. I am afraid that you will lose the conversation if you make a mistake, so let you learn to adapt first. You have to know that if you make a mistake at this time, you will lose not only your own face, but also the face of our Wei family. It's just me I didn't know you had such a problem with my arrangement."

Speaking Wei Ruo imitated Wei Qingwan's tone and sighed: "Actually, if my sister is dissatisfied with my arrangement, she can tell me directly, and I can make another arrangement. Don't mention it in front of me. When I return to the house, I will complain to my mother. It made my mother worry about you and me, so why put me, a sister-in-law, in a place of injustice?"

Wei Qingwan's face froze: "No, it's because of my sister..."

Wei Ruo interrupted: "It is said that one family does not speak two different languages, but my sister has an opinion about my arrangement but does not tell me face to face, and instead wants to disturb my mother, it seems that I am not treated as a family member. Although you and I have some conflicts at home, we represent the Wei family when we go out of the house, and our words and deeds are for others to see, my sister should understand the truth that one prospers, one prospers, and the other loses."

Wei Ruo said everything that Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan should have said, causing them to look at Wei Ruo and not know what to say.

Wei Qingwan was even more aggrieved. Obviously Wei Qingruo was on guard against her and deliberately tormented her, but now she said it so righteously.

"Mother, I didn't..." Wei Qingwan retorted in a low voice.

Wei Ruo: Follow the path of others, leaving others nowhere to go.

Chapter 313 Don't you know you're going to the wasteland today?

Mrs. Yun looked at Wei Qingwan and then at Wei Ruo, and said, "Okay, okay, since we are all a family, we are of one mind, so let's not talk about the little misunderstandings in the middle, Wanwan will follow Ruoer well today. , learn more skills."

The eldest daughter can understand righteousness so deeply, Yun is very happy.

As the eldest daughter said, although they have some conflicts at home, they all represent the Wei family outside. As long as the eldest daughter can remember this in her heart, it will be good.

"Let's go, I'm in a hurry." Wei Ruo smiled slightly, and went out.

Wei Qingwan bit her lip and followed.

Still riding in Wei Ruo's carriage, after getting into the carriage, Wei Ruo rested on the soft cushions as he did the day before.

The carriage drove for a while without stopping, Wei Qingwan was a little puzzled, calculating the time, it should be time to arrive at the magistrate's mansion.

Wei Qingwan carefully lifted a corner of the curtain of the carriage window and looked outside.

I saw that the outside was not a bustling market, but an empty suburb.

Wei Qingwan hurriedly asked Wei Ruo: "What's going on? Where is this going?"

Wei Ruo slowly opened one eye, and lazily replied: "Don't you know?"

"You didn't say it, how would I know?"

"I asked my mother before I went out, did she really understand what we are doing now? She said she did."

Wei Ruo's voice was lazy, and the only eye that was opened was only half-opened, so it couldn't be said that it was lazy.

"Where are you taking me?" Wei Qingwan asked again.

"A place to open up wasteland, you don't think that I just need to stay at the magistrate's house every day to settle accounts and give orders?" Wei Ruo chuckled.

"You..." Wei Qingwan didn't know how to refute Wei Ruo.

Looking at Wei Ruo's clothes today, it was clean and neat linen clothes, Wei Qingwan realized that Wei Ruo had planned today's itinerary early in the morning, but deliberately didn't explain it clearly to her before going out!

"Save some strength, the place to go in a while is not easy to walk, it needs strength." Wei Ruo added, then closed his eyes and continued to rest.

"Refugees gather in the wasteland, don't you bring more people?" Wei Qingwan was very disturbed.

If she knew Wei Ruo's arrangement today, she should think again.

Wei Ruo didn't answer, too lazy to explain too much.

Naturally, there are escorts. Madam Yuan often arranges for Wei Ruo, but in order to save time, Wei Ruo directly arranges for him to go to the destination to wait for her.

Wei Ruo's reaction made Wei Qingwan angry and helpless. Watching the carriage gradually drive towards the desolate area away from human habitation, her heart was also suspended high.

The place where wasteland was opened up was originally a place where no one lived, and it was more desolate and remote than ordinary suburban mountain villages.

She would never go to such a place on weekdays, and she didn't know if there would be any danger.

This trip took half a day. At noon, I was a little hungry. Wei Ruo took out dried sweet potatoes and tea from the box beside her, and tasted it leisurely.

He also generously handed Wei Qingwan two pieces of sweet potatoes.

Wei Qingwan glanced at the dry sweet potato, but didn't pick it up.

At this moment, her heart is full of resentment towards Wei Ruo, how can she eat the food she gave, let alone something like dried sweet potatoes that doesn't look good.

Wei Ruo took his hand back, Wei Qingwan was happy to save food if she didn't want her, and they were so happy to take this dried sweet potato to the victims of land reclamation!

After another quarter of an hour, the carriage finally stopped.

"Miss." Mother Qin stood outside the car and greeted Wei Ruo in person.

Xiumei lifted the curtain of the car for Wei Ruo, and when Wei Ruo got out of the car, Nanny Qin reached out to help him.

Many people stood around the carriage, including maids and guards, some were from the prefect, and some were sent by Chu Lan to Wei Ruo.

"I'm sorry, Madam." Wei Ruo said.

Wei Qingwan got out of the car after Wei Ruo, but no one helped her, and no one even noticed her existence.

After getting off the car, Wei Ruo looked around, and found that this piece of land was relatively flat among the several pieces of wasteland that she circled to be reclaimed.

But there are still many barren mountains nearby, dividing this large piece of wasteland.

At a glance, both the mountains and the land are desolate. There are no tall and dense vegetation, and no trees can be seen. It is mainly wild grass that does not have high requirements for the living environment, and some shrubs with tenacious vitality can be seen sporadically.

Looking into the distance again, there are groups of disaster victims. They are thin, ragged, and unkempt.

At this moment, they are under the leadership of a management team composed of government servants and family guards, and they are divided into teams heading in different directions.

According to the progress, these refugees who were recruited by the organization two days ago will start to open up wasteland on this wasteland today.

The first step is to weed and plow the ground. The required farm tools such as hoes and rakes should be allocated this afternoon.

After observing the surrounding environment, Wei Ruo withdrew his gaze: "Mother, I will take people around, so you stay here and wait for me to come back."

Nurse Qin is not young anymore, and she has been in the palace for many years. Such a desolate place is really not suitable for her to walk around.

"Okay, big girl, be careful. Any dirty work will be left to the accompanying people to do."

Mother Qin knew what was going on with her old bones, so she didn't go with her, and only asked the guards to take care of Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo nodded, and then walked towards the wasteland.

For Wei Ruo, such a desolate place is nothing. There are not many plants growing on the saline-alkali soil, and the species of weeds are relatively simple. When she went to the mountain to collect herbs, the vegetation on the mountain was much more lush than before her eyes.

Compared with thorn bushes, gravel piles, and cliff edges, the wasteland in front of me is really not difficult to speak of.

However, this is not the case for Wei Qingwan.

Looking at the desolate wasteland in front of him without even a decent path, Wei Qingwan hesitated.

At this time, Xiumei urged: "What's wrong with the second lady? Didn't you want to follow my lady out to practice and increase experience?"

"I'm just not used to it." Wei Qingwan argued.

After finishing speaking, Wei Qingwan bit the bullet and took a step, following the steps of Wei Ruo and a group of guards.

There is no road in the wasteland, only the traces of people walking and trampling in the past few days.

Wei Ruo was walking ahead, and within two steps, he heard Wei Qingwan's pained voice behind him.

Wei Ruo looked back, and saw that Wei Qingwan's skirt was torn by weeds, and the back of her hand was also scratched with a shallow bloodstain on the weed leaves.

Wei Ruo just glanced at it, then continued walking.

Wei Qingwan's heart was full of grievances, she looked down at the bloodstains on the back of her hand, her eyes turned red immediately.

Chapter 314 Wei Qingwan was hit hard again

Wei Qingwan held back her tears, then tore off the torn hem of her skirt with pain, and continued to follow Wei Ruo's footsteps.

After walking for a while, Wei Ruo stopped, took out his tools, and started digging.

This tool was custom-made by Wei Ruo. The front end is a hollow cylinder, followed by a long handle.

Wei Ruo stuck the tool deep into the soil and then pulled it out forcefully, so that the soil from the surface to a depth of 50 centimeters could be dug out, and the dug out soil could maintain the original level.

Soil samples obtained in this way, if Wei Ruo takes them back, he can carefully study and analyze the alkaline strength in the soil, so as to formulate corresponding improvement plans.

Then Wei Ruo packed the collected samples in bags and marked the location where they were collected.

After digging, continue to move forward and go to the next location to dig again.

After walking like this for half an hour, Wei Qingwan, who was tired, hungry and exhausted, finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"What exactly does sister want to do?" Wei Qingwan asked Wei Ruo with red eyes.

Wei Ruo stopped and looked at Wei Qingwan, only to see that her eyes were red as if she had been greatly wronged, and her eyes were full of resentment and accusations against herself.

"Of course I'm doing business." Wei Ruo said.

"If you are dissatisfied with me coming with you, you can say, why torture me like this?" Wei Qingwan complained.

"You think of yourself too much, if you don't want to continue walking, go back, no one is stopping you." Wei Ruo said coldly.

Wei Ruo continued to walk after finishing speaking, not wanting to waste time at all, and the people walking with him followed Wei Ruo's pace closely, leaving Wei Qingwan alone in place.

At this moment, they have been walking for half an hour, and they have gone a long distance.

Wei Qingwan was only concerned with how to carefully avoid the sharp blade-like weed leaves and gravel on the ground along the way, and didn't remember the way at all.

After being left behind by Wei Ruo, she couldn't go back with her own ability, so she was forced to choose to keep up with Wei Ruo and others.

But the pain in the soles of her feet made her reluctant to take a step.

"Then you send two people to take me back." Wei Qingwan made a request to Wei Ruo.

"Aren't you going to follow me?" Wei Ruo asked back.

This was her own request, and Yun Shi had repeatedly urged her before leaving the house.

"I...I want to go back now." Wei Qingwan said with difficulty.

"This is what you asked for, it's not that I won't let you follow me."

"I...I know." Wei Qingwan bit her lip.

"That's fine." Wei Ruo randomly assigned two guards and asked them to send Wei Qingwan back to Nanny Qin.

Although she can go back, the way back is still quite a challenge for Wei Qingwan.

It took half an hour to come, and even longer to go back.

Wei Qingwan walked extremely slowly, feeling that every step was a toss.

And Wei Ruo sent Wei Qingwan two guards, and Wei Qingwan couldn't let these two help her, so she could only rely on herself for the whole process.

By the time she saw Nanny Qin again, Wei Qingwan was already in a mess, her clothes were messy, and her skirt and sleeves were scratched in several places.

Her own complexion was very white in the white part, and red in the red part, and the sweat on her forehead still stuck to her hair.

Nurse Qin just glanced at her, and didn't ask, let alone express concern.

The two guards who brought Wei Qingwan back ignored Wei Qingwan after completing the task.

Wei Qingwan just stood there like this, no one cares about her, no one asks her, feeling sad, wronged and exhausted at the same time.

Now her feet are sore and painful, and it feels like blisters have grown on the soles of her feet. At the same time, she is also very hungry. It is past the ugly time, and she hasn't had lunch yet.

Thinking again and again, she weakly asked Qin Nanny for help: "Qin Nanny, my feet hurt a little, can you help me find a female doctor to take a look at?"

"Second Miss, look up and look around, where is there any female doctor? Not to mention female doctor, even there is no doctor." Mother Qin replied.

Wei Qingwan bit her lip and continued: "Mother, can you get me something to eat?"

"Today's dry food and water at noon have been distributed, and the next meal will have to wait for dinner." Mother Qin replied.

Three times a day, the government uniformly distributes dry food and water to all the people who open up wasteland. No matter whether they are refugees or people sent by the government or aristocratic families, they are treated equally, and no one is given preferential treatment.

Not to mention Wei Qingwan, even Mother Qin is here.

Wei Qingwan's expression froze.

Mother Qin looked at Wei Qingwan's face that seemed to have been greatly wronged, and couldn't help but said, "Second girl, look at what place this is, and look at the refugees in the distance, the people who come here are not Those who come to have fun are not here to survive or to save their lives, if you are delicate and weak and can't afford to suffer, then don't come, no one here will care about your status as a daughter."

Being reprimanded by Nanny Qin, Wei Qingwan felt even more aggrieved. She didn't know that Wei Qingruo was going to come to this kind of place, if she knew, she wouldn't come.

She pursed her lips, and stopped asking Nanny Qin for help, but limped towards Wei Ruo's carriage that was parked.

I wanted to take a rest in the carriage, but was stopped by the guard again.

Wei Qingwan looked puzzled at the person who blocked her way: "I want to go back to the carriage to rest, why did you stop me?"

"I'm sorry, this is the carriage of the eldest lady. The eldest lady is not here. We have to watch her carriage for her." The guard replied blankly.

"This is the carriage of my Wei family. I am her younger sister. Why can't I get in this carriage?" Wei Qingwan bit her lip, eyes full of disbelief.

This carriage was originally arranged for her by the family, and Wei Qingruo gave it to Wei Qingruo after she went to Mr. Wang Caiwei to study.

The guard didn't speak again, but still refused to let Wei Qingwan pass by.

Qin Nanny said: "This carriage belongs to the eldest girl, and there are the eldest girl's personal belongings in the carriage. When she is away, the guards are responsible for guarding her. Please also ask the second girl to find another place to rest."

One sentence cut off Wei Qingwan's idea of going to rest in Wei Ruo's carriage.

Wei Qingwan was completely stunned in place, her body was stiff, neither was she moving forward, nor was she retreating.

There are only two carriages that can sit around, except Wei Ruo's one, and the one Qin Nanny sat in when she came, so it is even more impossible for Wei Qingwan to go up and rest.

Wei Qingwan said to Nanny Qin: "Mommy, I just want to find a place to rest my feet."

The voice is weak, and with her appearance at the moment, it seems that a gust of wind can blow it, I feel sorry for her.

Nurse Qin said expressionlessly, "Second Miss, you can find a rock and sit down."

Wei Qingwan looked at the ground, those stones were dirty, and as a rich lady, how decent was she to sit on the stones in front of everyone?

Chapter 315 exposes her hypocrisy

The education she received since she was a child made Wei Qingwan unable to accept that she made such an embarrassing and vulgar posture.

But every moment of standing now is a huge physical and mental torture.

Finally, unable to take it any longer, Wei Qingwan could only suppress the humiliation in her heart, and sat down on a nearby rock.

Hunger and pain, coupled with the cold reception, made Wei Qingwan burst into tears after sitting down.

Nurse Qin saw it, but didn't say a word.

After more than half an hour, Wei Ruo finally came back with his people, and the people behind him carried several bags of dirt in their hands.

Seeing Wei Ruo, Mother Qin quickly walked up to him.

"Miss, you've worked hard, how did you get off this trip?"

"I have collected all the soil samples in this area, and in the next few days I will work out a corresponding improvement plan based on the soil conditions. In the next few days, let them weed and turn the soil. Remember not to discard the weeds, just It is useful to cover the original land and let it dry naturally, and then burn the weeds." Wei Ruo said.

"Okay, if you have any arrangements, please tell me."

After explaining the matter to Nanny Qin, Wei Ruo planned to go back first. When walking past Wei Qingwan, Wei Ruo stopped and glanced sideways at her sitting on the rock.

Wei Qingwan also raised her head and looked at Wei Ruo.

Her eyes were full of resentment and grievance.

Wei Ruo smiled slightly, and then continued to walk in the direction of the carriage.

She didn't speak, but her actions have already told Wei Qingwan that she is going back, and those who want to go back should follow.

Seeing this situation, Wei Qingwan, who was already exhausted physically, endured the pain and grievance, stood up little by little, and then walked towards the carriage with difficulty under the eyes of everyone.

The last few steps on the carriage are the most difficult.

When she stepped on the scorpion for the first time, Wei Qingwan felt a needle-like pain from the sole of her foot.

She looked around, but found that no one planned to come forward to help her alone.

She can't rely on others, only herself.

The second step, the third step, every step, Wei Qingwan felt that she was walking on a mountain of swords.

In just a few steps, he exerted all his strength.

Finally got into the carriage, Wei Qingwan entered the carriage, and what she saw was Wei Ruo who was still leaning on the cushion with an elegant expression.

At this moment, the anger that had been suppressed for a long time could no longer be suppressed.

Wei Qingwan questioned Wei Ruo: "Is this my sister's revenge on me?"

"Revenge?" Wei Qingwan looked at Wei Qingwan, admiring the resentment on her face at the moment.

The current state of Wei Qingwan seems quite interesting to Wei Ruo. In the original book, Wei Qingruo tried his best to fight Wei Qingwan, but in the end, Wei Qingwan was as immobile as a mountain. Put it in your eyes.

It's changed her in this life, she didn't think about fighting with Wei Qingwan for anything, but the impatient person turned into Wei Qingwan.

Why is the gentleness and aloofness she had when she was the heroine gone?

"Really?" Wei Qingwan stared at Wei Ruo with red eyes.

"You're right to say that." Wei Ruo admitted generously.

"Where did I feel sorry for you and you want to retaliate against me like this?" Hearing Wei Ruo's confession, Wei Qingwan's grievances poured out like boiling water.

"If you really want to say that, then I have to give you a detailed count. Don't say anything else, just say that when my second brother was sick and I went to invite Nanny Li, you wronged me for pushing you. It's enough for me to hate you for a long time, and the last time you deliberately let my elder brother misunderstand that I didn't take care of my father and only cared about my own fun, I should settle the score with you. Or, do you think those injuries to me are not considered injuries? No Worth my revenge?"

Wei Qingwan stared at Wei Ruo, but couldn't find a rebuttal for a while.

Wei Ruo continued: "There is no one else here, you don't need to show your aggrieved and pitiful expression, you and I know best how these things happened, whether you did it or not, you and I know in our hearts Very much."

"The time I fell, I was injured, and Nanny Li was fined to go to Zhuangzi for a long time; I didn't do it on purpose that time, brother, even if it was my fault, I also slapped you." Wei Qingwan explain.

"It's your fault that you fell, and Madam Li deserves to be punished; and I was imprisoned and scolded because of you. Could it be that just because you suffered can offset my grievances and injustices? What kind of people are you?" logic?" Wei Ruo questioned.

"So you admit that you deliberately caused me to become like this?" Wei Qingwan turned the topic back to the present.

No matter what happened before, it is an indisputable fact that she was deceived and bullied by Wei Qingruo, causing her whole body of pain.

"How are you? There were a few small cuts on the hands by weed leaves, and a few blisters on the soles of the feet?" Wei Ruo raised his eyebrows lightly.

Wei Qingwan bit her lip: "What do you mean by a few small cuts and a few blisters? You don't know how painful these are!"

"I don't know? Are you kidding me? Wei Qingwan, when you were living in Xiaowei's Mansion as me, I went up and down in the countryside of Huzhou Mansion, crossing mountains and ridges, farming, picking herbs, and chopping firewood , I have been to places ten times more desolate than today, and I have encountered all kinds of snakes, rats, insects and ants."

"Which person who lives in the country hasn't been cut by the weeds? You can't count the number of people who have rolled in the thorn bushes. As for the blisters on the bottom of your feet, oh, why don't you think about it? Why do I walk more than you but I am fine? Do you think it is born?"

Wei Qingwan froze, subconsciously looking at Wei Ruo's feet.

Wei Ruo laughed contemptuously: "You keep saying that you are sorry for taking over my identity, but do you know in your heart how much advantage you have taken from me and how much blessing you have enjoyed? You don't know at all, you say Those words are just to show that you are gentle, kind, generous and sensible, you don't really feel guilty from the bottom of your heart, you are just pretending."

Wei Shuojian didn't want to save Wei Qingwan any more face, and tore off her hypocritical cloak.

"I didn't..." Wei Qingwan denied.

"Don't pretend, you want the good ones, but you can't bear the pain. After losing your halo, your kindness and gentleness will be shattered like flowers in a mirror." Wei Ruo said.

The Wei Qingwan in the original book may be really kind, because she has enjoyed all kinds of luck and goodness, and is cared for by others. Although she encounters difficulties, there are always noble people to help her.

Today's Wei Qingwan has neither those disasters nor those lucks. Her goodness is also shattered under the silent banality.

So sometimes some people are not lucky because they are kind, but kind because they are lucky.

Chapter 316 Marriage blew

After being teased by Wei Ruo, Wei Qingwan didn't speak again until the carriage returned to Xiaowei's mansion, only her face was as white as the paper sold in Sibaozhai.

By the time Wei Ruo and Wei Qingwan returned to Xiaowei's Mansion, it was already Xu time.

Wei Qingwan was helped down from the carriage by the servant girls in the mansion. At this moment, she hadn't eaten for a whole day. Her face was pale and weak from exhaustion, hunger and physical pain, like a weather-beaten kapok flower , falling from the branches at any time.

When Yun learned that Wei Qingwan was injured, she hurried to Wangmei Garden and invited a doctor to show Wei Qingwan.

After hearing Wei Qingwan's words, Yun's heart ached, but just like Wei Qingwan, there was nothing she could do about Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo has indeed fulfilled her promise, always taking Wei Qingwan with her, giving Wei Qingwan a chance to learn and perform.

It's just that neither Yun nor Wei Qingwan expected that Wei Ruo would actually go for a field survey.

During the process of reconnaissance, the place Wei Qingwan went was also the place Wei Ruo went to, and the road Wei Qingwan walked was also the road Wei Ruo walked.

The difference is that she has a delicate body and can't stand such a toss. It's not as good as the eldest daughter who has been in the country all year round and is used to this kind of life.

Although Yun Shi feels sorry for Wei Qingwan, she also knows that she has nothing to say about this matter.

After this incident, Yun had no choice but to give up the idea of letting Wei Qingwan go with Wei Ruo, and Wei Qingwan did not go back to the Tongzhifu to attend class, because her foot was injured and she had to rest for a few days.

Two days later, something happened that took Wei Ruo a little by surprise—Ms. Xu visited the Yun family and said euphemistically that the marriage between Wei Ruo and Xu Fengyuan was over, and the Xu family would no longer ask a matchmaker for a kiss.

It is said that Yun's expression was ugly at the time, and in the end he sent Mrs. Xu away with dignity.

After that, Yun went to Wei Ruo and asked her if she had done anything.

Wei Ruo didn't know what happened. She had indeed taken time to find a suitable marriage candidate these days, but she didn't start from the Xu family. She didn't even have any private conversations with the Xu family these days. touch.

But no matter what the reason was, Wei Ruo was very satisfied with this result, and at least bought her some time.

Of course Wei Ruo can't relax completely, without the Xu family, there may be Zhang family, Li family, Wang family... She still has to get things done as soon as possible, and she can leave the Wei family as soon as possible.

Wei Ruo denied Yun's conjecture, and told Yun that he had been busy with disaster relief and land reclamation for the past few days, and had no chance to contact the Xu family, let alone find a way to ruin the marriage.

Yun didn't really believe Wei Ruo's words, and felt that the eldest daughter hadn't told her the truth. But she also had no evidence to prove that the Xu family's change of attitude was related to Wei Ruo, so she had to let it go.

It is said that the Yun family couldn't swallow the solar eclipse for several days. I don't know whether it is regretting this once-in-lifetime marriage, or feeling sorry for the loss of the Xu family's promise to give to the Wei family and the follow-up help.

Time flies to the first day of July. It has been nearly two months since Wei Ruo and Mrs. Yuan proposed to ensure this year's grain production, and half a month since the resettlement of refugees for land reclamation and disaster relief.

On the one hand, it is to ensure the grain production of this year, on the other hand, it is to stabilize the victims, expand the cultivated land, and prepare for increasing the grain production in the coming year.

Two-pronged approach, if it can achieve results, next year's Taizhou Prefecture is very likely to usher in a new atmosphere.

For this reason, Taizhou Prefecture has been mobilized from top to bottom. Although everyone's life is not easy, the overall atmosphere is very good.

Wei Ruo has also been busy for more than half a month, leaving early and returning late every day, and the people in Xiaowei's mansion hardly see her.

Today is the first day of junior high school, Wei Ruo has a rare day off.

"Miss, let's rest at home today." Xiumei felt sorry for Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo didn't think so: "I haven't taken care of the Zhuangzi's affairs for several days. Although I feel relieved when the nanny and the others are doing things, I still have to go and have a look."

"Miss, why can't you stop when you are so busy!" Xiumei muttered.

"Oh, my dear Meimei, your lady, I am not so fragile. I sleep enough every day and eat enough. I am much happier than those refugees who open up wasteland and farm all day and night. "Wei Ruo doesn't think there's anything wrong with being so busy now.

As long as what you do is meaningful and rewarding, Wei Ruo will not only not feel tired, but will be full of energy.

On the contrary, if she is allowed to socialize all day long, holding it like a marionette, then she may be so tired that she wants to lie on the bed and sleep in half a day.

"Okay, okay, you're fine, as long as you take me with you wherever you go, I won't say anything."

Xiumei has only one last request left, which is to let her follow, otherwise she is worried.

"Of course, my Meimei is my most important right-hand man, how can I not take it with me?"

"Miss, you can coax me!"

Xiumei disliked her, but she had a sweet smile on her face.

Wei Ruo and Xiumei went out after breakfast.

As before, I went out in women's clothes, and men's clothes in the car. After arriving at Sibaozhai, I changed into men's clothes in the room and went out as Xu Heyou.

Wei Ruo went to a few shops first, and then went to Younan Farm and Caili Farm outside the city.

Everything is as usual in Younan Farm, and there is no problem in Caili Farm, except that Zhao Hairen is not in the village.

After inquiry, I learned that Zhao Hai has been taking leave one after another in the past half month, even when he was in Zhuangzi, he still looked bad, a person who can't hide his affairs is full of worries all day long.

It just so happened that it was still early today, so Wei Ruo decided to drop by Zhao Hai's house to see how Zhao Hai was doing, and if she encountered any difficulties, she would help if she could.

Since she is a person who works hard under her hands, as an employer, she should help him when he is in trouble. This is not only to help his subordinates, but also to ensure the operating efficiency of his Zhuangzi shop.

Wei Ruo and Xiumei came to Zhao's house—the Yijin yard at the end of Zhaojia Village.

Grey-white courtyard walls, old and mottled wooden doors, although this kind of house is not good, it is not the worst in the village.

Xiumei stepped forward and knocked on the wooden door, and it took a while before someone answered.

Zhao Hai opened the door and was stunned for a moment when he saw Wei Ruo.

"Small... young boss? You... how do you..."

"I heard that you are staying at home on leave, I'll come and take a look." Wei Ruo said.

"The Young Master's family... came to see me specifically?" Zhao Hai was stunned, and couldn't believe what he heard.

"You are my man now, working for me. If you encounter relatively serious troubles, as an employer, you should take care of it." Wei Ruo said.

Wei Ruo is not bad at the people who help her, and she will pay more attention to the main officers.

Chapter 317 I can't do it

Zhao Hai was flattered, he had never met a boss like Wei Ruo, let alone met, even if he heard of it, he had never heard of it.

Seeing that he was stunned, Xiumei reminded: "Don't be stunned, let us go into your house first, maybe there is something we can help."

Zhao Hai's reaction was still very dull, and it took a long time for Wei Ruo and Xiumei to give way.

"Short... young boss... I... I heard..."

Zhao Hai, who was following behind Wei Ruo, faltered, wanted to say something but didn't say it for a long time.

Xiumei couldn't help but said: "Boss Zhao, if you have something to say, just say it directly, you are so faltering and haw-whispering that I am so impatient!"

With a sound of "Plop—" Zhao Hai suddenly knelt down facing Wei Ruo.

"Why are you still kneeling? I just said that you hesitated to speak clearly, and I didn't mean to scold you!" Xiumei hurriedly said, thinking that Zhao Hai was frightened by her words just now.

"Young Master, I heard from others that you are a very powerful doctor, I beg you to save my brother!" Zhao Hai begged, and kowtowed to Wei Ruo directly after speaking.

The name Xu Heyou had appeared in the public notice of the government office, so after a little inquiring, you can know that Xu Heyou is a doctor with very good medical skills.

"What happened to your brother?" Wei Ruo asked.

Zhao Hai told Wei Ruo about his younger brother.

There are two brothers in the Zhao Hai family, Zhao Hai and Zhao Xun.

Different from Zhao Hai, who is a farmer with three big and five rough, Zhao Xun has a talent for reading since he was a child.

Zhao Xun was admitted as a scholar when he was sixteen years old. He had a bright future, and he will also take the autumn exam this fall.

But recently, there have been some problems with his body. Zhao Xun kept it from Zhao Hai at first, until Zhao Hai noticed something strange about his body.

Zhao Hai took him to see a doctor. The doctor said that Zhao Xun had a lung disease and prescribed a prescription.

During this period of time, Zhao Xun has been drinking soup and medicine, but there is no improvement, but it has become more and more serious, and now he can't even get out of bed.

This is why Zhao Hai has been taking leave for half a month.

"I see, you take me to see your brother first." Wei Ruo said.

Zhao Hai hurriedly got up from the ground and led Wei Ruo to the room of his younger brother Zhao Xun.

As soon as the door was opened, there was a strong smell of medicine.

When Wei Ruo came to the bed, he saw the thin Zhao Xun lying on the bed with a pale face.

Seeing Wei Ruo, he wanted to get up to greet him, but Wei Ruo stopped him.

"Lie down and don't move. I'm the doctor your brother invited. I'll take a look at your condition."

Zhao Xun nodded and lay down again.

Wei Ruo looked at Zhao Xun's expression, and then asked Zhao Hai to take out Zhao Xun's hand and lift up his sleeves.

It was an overly thin hand, and its complexion was sickly white.

But the skeleton is beautiful, with slender fingers, you can tell it is the hand of a scholar at a glance.

Wei Ruo put his finger on Zhao Xun's wrist and signaled his pulse.

When feeling the pulse, Zhao Xun coughed twice, and spit out a mouthful of white phlegm with dense foam.

Wei Ruo frowned, and then asked Zhao Xun: "How long has it been since you noticed that you have difficulty breathing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chest pain?"

"I started to feel shortness of breath last winter, but it wasn't serious. After the spring of this year, my chest hurts from time to time, but it's not very serious."

Hearing what Zhao Xun said, Zhao Hai couldn't help but said: "You shouldn't have kept it from me! You should have told me earlier!"

Zhao Xun said guiltily: "I'm sorry brother, I thought it was just a minor illness, and I didn't want to disturb you, but I didn't want my body to be so useless..."

As he spoke, Zhao Xun spit out another mouthful of white phlegm.

Zhao Hai hurried forward to help him wipe the corners of his mouth, and then persuaded him: "Okay, okay, stop talking."

Wei Ruo let go of the hand that signaled Zhao Xun's pulse, got up and walked out the door.

Xiumei followed after seeing this: "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

She rarely saw a young lady showing such an expression after taking the pulse.

"I can't save him." Wei Ruo said.

Xiumei looked at Wei Ruo in surprise.

In my memory, no matter how seriously injured the person was, the lady never said such a thing.

Today, the young lady directly said "it's hopeless".

"Are you surprised?" Wei Ruo asked.

Xiumei nodded: "Miss, this is the first time you say such a thing, in my impression, there is no disease that you can't cure, miss!"

"A doctor is only a doctor after all, not a god. There are thousands of diseases in this world, and there are always things that cannot be cured, and there are always things that human beings can't do." Wei Ruo said.

"But that Zhao Xun looks weaker, but he doesn't seem to be on the verge of death." Xiumei said.

"If it was half a year ago, I could have saved him, but now it's too late." Wei Ruo said.

Zhao Xun had lung cancer, and it was already at an advanced stage, and the cancer cells had spread. At this point, no matter whether it is the method of traditional Chinese medicine or the method of western medicine, it is difficult to cure it.

In this case, the possibility of survival is very slim, and even she has no certainty that it can be cured.

Xiumei turned her head and glanced at Brother Zhao Hai and Zhao Xun in the room, showing a regretful expression.

After a while, Zhao Hai, who had arranged for his younger brother, came out and asked Wei Ruo: "Young master, tell me what medicine you want to buy, and I'll go buy it right away!"

Zhao Hai felt that Wei Ruo could cure his brother's illness.

Wei Ruo closed the door behind him, and then told Zhao Hai bluntly: "Sorry, I'm not sure about your brother's illness, I can only delay the deterioration of his condition, but can't save his life; you can find another doctor try."

Wei Ruo doesn't want to deceive Zhao Hai, and this kind of thing can't be deceived, he will know sooner or later.

After listening to Wei Ruo's words, Zhao Hai's tall body swayed, even with a big beard blocking him, both Wei Ruo and Xiumei could clearly see the astonishment and disbelief on his face.

"No, no, no, it must be a mistake. My younger brother only has lung disease. As long as he takes the right medicine, he will be fine!" Zhao Hai emphasized.

Wei Ruo didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only look at him.

"Shaodong's family, look again, look carefully, my brother's illness can be cured, you are a famous doctor in the government office list, you will definitely be cured." Zhao Hai prayed again.

"I'm sorry, I've looked at it very carefully. I still have a solution to your brother's illness half a year earlier. It's really difficult to delay it until now." After a pause, Wei Ruo added, "It may also be because of my shallow medical skills. You can try another doctor, maybe someone can cure it."

"No, it must be a mistake!" Zhao Hai kept asking.

In fact, he already had a feeling in his heart that Wei Ruo was not the first doctor he sought, nor was he the first person to say that his brother was hopeless.

It's just that he has been unwilling to admit and accept it.

Wei Ruo didn't say anything, no amount of comforting words at this moment would be powerless.

Wei Ruo left a prescription for Zhao Hai to delay Zhao Xun's condition. Then he and Xiumei left.

Chapter 318 Going to the provincial capital to wait for the exam

Anzhou Academy.

After class, all the students went from the school to their residence. Wei Yichen was walking on the road when Xu Fengyuan stopped him.

"Brother Xu, what's the matter?"

"The matter with your eldest sister is not what I want." Xu Fengyuan said.

"What's the matter?" Wei Yichen looked at Xu Fengyuan puzzled.

"My grandfather suddenly changed his mind and chose another wife for me." Xu Fengyuan said.

Hearing this, Wei Yichen was stunned for two seconds, and then he was a little happy because this matter was finally resolved: "Brother Xu, don't be sad, you will definitely meet a better match."

Xu Fengyuan was a little persistent: "Brother Wei, why don't you understand me? To me, the eldest sister of the Ni family is different. If I hadn't met her, I would follow the arrangement of my parents and elders and marry someone they think is suitable. , but when I met her, I had my own ideas."

Seeing Xu Fengyuan's serious expression, Wei Yichen felt a little emotional for a while.

Wei Yichen comforted: "Brother Xu, some things cannot be forced. My eldest sister has no intention of being interested in you, and now even the elders of your family don't like it. It can be seen that the two of you really have no fate, so it's better to stop here."

Xu Fengyuan looked depressed: "Brother Wei, I won't give up just like that. I will find a chance to go home and ask my grandparents clearly."

"Brother Xu, the autumn exam is approaching, so we should focus on studies." Wei Yichen advised.

He hoped that Xu Fengyuan could focus on his studies so that he would gradually forget about his eldest sister.

Speaking of the autumn test, Xu Fengyuan really calmed down a bit. Indeed, he shouldn't be disturbed by the affection of his children at this time.

"I understand, I will tell my grandfather that the matter of discussing marriage can be delayed until I win the election, and then it will not be too late."

Xu Fengyuan immediately made a decision. He will not bother the eldest girl of the Wei family, but at the same time, he must prevent the elders in the family from arranging other marriages for him.

Hearing what Xu Fengyuan said, Wei Yichen didn't know whether to be happy or worried for a while, but at least in a short period of time, his eldest sister didn't have to face the trouble of negotiating with Xu's family.

On July 15th, Wei Yichen returned home.

This trip was mainly for two things. One was that my father was going back to the military camp after today, and he came back to see his father off.

The second is for the autumn test.

The autumn exam is the rural exam. Students have to go to the provincial capital to take the exam. In order to better cope with the exam, many students will live in the provincial capital some time in advance to ensure that there will be no accidents that will delay the exam.

Now the students of Anzhou College have already left for the provincial capital one after another.

Families with conditions, such as the Xu family, bought Xu Fengyuan a house in the provincial capital early on.

Those with lower conditions will rent a secluded house in advance and let the servants accompany them to take care of them.

Of course, there are also those who choose to stay in inns. There are those inns that are specially rented for long-term by candidates who take the exam. The price is relatively cheap, and the environment is not bad.

Wei Yichen also intends to discuss this matter with his parents when he returns home this time.

He knows the family situation, his father is a clean and honest official with only a meager salary; the family foundation is weak and there is not much extra income, so he plans to rent a hotel like most students.

Back home, Wei Yichen went to see Wei Mingting and Yun Shi first as usual.

Today is a holiday, other members of the family are here, except Wei Ruo is absent.

Wei Yichen is not surprised by this, the disaster relief and land reclamation activities in Fucheng are in full swing, and the eldest sister is extremely busy, so it is normal not to have a rest.

Wei Yichen mentioned to Wei Mingting and Yun's plan to go to Fucheng to stay in an inn, but Yun's objected.

"This can't be the case, Chen'er, you are the son of the Zhongyi uncle's mansion, if you live in the inn with those common people's children, it will be disgraceful." Yun Shi has her considerations.

Even though the Duke of Loyalty's Mansion has fallen, the title has not been confiscated after all. Yun believes that the dignity that a noble family should have is still there.

"Mother, I think it's better to consider the family situation first. At this age, I should save as much as I can. In order to donate to the land reclamation and disaster relief operations in Fucheng, my mother has already taken out her own money and pawned the reward from my father. , I can't let my parents bother anymore."

Wei Yichen and Yun's views are slightly different.

He knew about the land reclamation activities in Fucheng. In order not to fall behind others, the Wei family paid a large sum of money. Part of this money was given by grandparents far away in the capital, and part of it was Yun's own private money and pawns. Some of the rewards in the family came from it.

"No, no matter how difficult it is at home, it will not make you lose face in the autumn exam, and the inn is full of people, how can you study with peace of mind?" Yun asked.

"Most of the people living in the inn are candidates rushing to take the exam from various places in the provincial capital. Most of them are mainly studying. It is still slightly different from the usual inn where fish and dragons are mixed."

"Even if they are all students, there are good and bad people. It is inevitable that you will meet some unpopular and troublesome people. I will not let you take this risk." Yun still insisted on his own opinion.

"But mother..."

"You don't need to say any more, my mother will rent a good place for you in advance." Yun said resolutely.

Immediately afterwards, Yun Shiyu said to Wei Yichen earnestly: "Chen'er, the most important thing for you now is to study hard and prepare for the autumn exam. You don't need to be distracted by other things. You can leave the accommodation to your mother. You Believe that mother can do it for you."

Yun said so, Wei Yichen couldn't refuse anymore.

"I'm tired of my mother, my son has made my mother worry a lot." Wei Yichen said.

At three o'clock in the morning, Wei Ruo returned to Xiaowei's mansion.

At this time, most of the family members have already rested.

Different from the previous few days, today he was stopped by Cuiping as soon as he entered the door.

Having had previous experience, Wei Ruo knew clearly that seeing Cuiping at the door meant that the Yun family had something to look for.

And if he is still waiting for him at this point in time, Yun's job to find him is definitely not small.

Wei Ruo knew that Wei Mingting would leave home to go to the military camp after dinner today, but he didn't expect that the Yun family would find him just after Wei Mingting left home.

Wei Ruo knew that it was useless to talk to Cuiping, so he didn't waste his words and followed Cuiping to Cangyun Garden.

Entering the house, Yun Shi is waiting for Wei Ruo.

The four eyes met, and the expressions of the mother and daughter were very dull.

Wei Ruo's indifference is the same as before, and Yun's attitude towards Wei Ruo does not know when it lost the enthusiasm and concern when they first met.

Now she no longer expects to get close to this biological daughter.

"I came to you because of your elder brother's business." Yun said.

"What's the specific matter?" Wei Ruo asked directly without beating around the bush.

"Your eldest brother is going to the provincial capital to prepare for the exam, and needs to rent a house." Yun said.

Chapter 319 Wei Qingwan is missing

"Mother shouldn't need to discuss this with me, right?" Wei Ruo said.

"I'm not discussing with you, but I hope you can do something for your elder brother." Yun said simply.

"What does mother mean, let me pay for elder brother to rent a house in the provincial capital?" Wei Ruo curled his lips into a smile.

"That's right." Yun said, "You don't have to feel bad, your grandparents gave you gifts, and your elder brother treated you well. No matter how you say this family has helped you, you should be more or less responsible for this." Do your best at home."

Immediately afterwards, Yun said: "If it weren't for the fact that the family doesn't have that much money now, I wouldn't tell you this. I promise you that when the money from Zhuangzi and the shop is recovered this year, I will return the money. for you."

This time, what Yun said was quite polite and truthful.

Wei Ruo thought for a moment and said: "Yes, I will pay the money, but I have one condition."

"What conditions?" Yun Shi looked at Wei Ruo, with a flash of vigilance in his eyes, subconsciously feeling that his daughter would make some excessive demands.

"When my mother goes to the provincial capital to rent a house, I will go with her." Wei Ruo said.

"Why?"

"I haven't been to the provincial capital yet, I want to visit the provincial capital."

"Do you have the time?"

"These days are beginning to be free."

The most difficult part of land reclamation and disaster relief is at the beginning. After everything is running normally, Wei Ruo's work will become easier.

After a busy month, Wei Ruo has successfully put the whole project into operation.

Thus, although she still leaves early and returns late in the past few days, she is more often busy with her own affairs than land reclamation and disaster relief.

Not telling the people in the Captain's Mansion is also for the convenience of their own actions.

"I have no objection, as long as you don't miss the business, you can go if you want." Yun said.

"Then two days later, I will go to the provincial capital with you."

"Okay." Yun agreed.

This is probably the most straightforward and smoothest talk between the mother and daughter.

There was no dispute or unnecessary pleasantries. The two of them seemed more like a deal than a daily conversation between mother and daughter.

Two days later, Wei Ruo packed his things and set off for the provincial capital with Yun.

All the food at home, Yun's, is temporarily handed over to Wei Qingwan. Her Wanwan has been helping her with family affairs for a long time and is very experienced, so she is not worried at all.

Wei Yichen has been at home these two days and doesn't know about the deal between Yun and Wei Ruo. He only knows that his mother took his eldest sister to the provincial capital to find him a place to live.

That night, Wei Qingwan did not return home by the time.

Wei Yichen was a little worried, so he ordered the young man to go to Tongzhifu.

However, when the boy came back, Wei Qingwan hadn't appeared yet.

The boy has asked the people in Tongzhifu. Today, as in the past, the ladies who attended classes in Tongzhifu all left on time, and Wei Qingwan was no exception.

This is strange, Wei Qingwan left Tongzhi's mansion on time, but did not return to Xiaowei's mansion on time.

And now that it is already dark, based on Wei Yichen's understanding of his sister, it is impossible for her to stay away at night.

"Let everyone who is free in the mansion go out to find Miss Second." Wei Yichen immediately ordered.

Then he went out to look for it himself with his entourage.

Due to the effectiveness of the land reclamation and disaster relief operations, the refugees and disaster victims in Fucheng are almost invisible now, and they are much safer than more than a month ago.

Wei Yichen searched around, but he didn't find Wei Qingwan himself, but he found Wei Qingwan's personal maid, Cuihe, and the carriage that Wei Qingwan usually rode in.

The carriage was parked in the alley, and Cui He stood timidly beside the carriage.

"Where's Wanwan?" Wei Yichen ran up to Cui He and asked.

"I...I..." Cui He shrank, afraid to look Wei Yichen in the face.

"Say!" Wei Yichen's voice was stern.

"I don't know...Eldest Young Master, I don't know where Miss has gone..." Cui He replied in fear.

"Didn't you follow Wanwan? Why don't you know where Wanwan has gone?"

"Second Miss would go to the shop over there every day to learn embroidery from the embroiderer. Every time it was only a stick of incense, but today I don't know why. After a long time, Miss didn't come out. I was anxious to go in. I asked, but the people in the store said they didn't know." Cui He stated the matter tremblingly.

When Wei Qingwan disappeared, Cui He was very scared. She didn't know what to do for a while, and dared not go back, for fear that Wei Qingwan would not find her when she turned around. Just waited by the side of the carriage until night.

"Which embroidery shop is it?" Wei Yichen asked, pointing to the shop.

Cui He nodded fiercely.

At this moment, the shop was closed, and Wei Yichen led the guards to forcefully break the door.

The shopkeeper in the store had a look of panic: "My lord, what happened?"

"My sister disappeared in your shop, why do you still ask me?"

"Please calm down, I really don't know where that young lady went."

"My sister learns embroidery from the embroiderer in your shop every day, don't you know?"

"I am wronged. A young master gave me money and rented a room behind my shop. The young lady goes to that room every day to see the young master. There is no such thing as a lady."

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's nonsense! If you continue to insult my sister's reputation with nonsense, I will drag you to the court!" Wei Yichen was furious.

How could such an inconspicuous thing be something his younger sister Wanwan would do, the owner of this shop is simply crazy!

"I'm not talking nonsense! What I'm talking about is the truth! If you don't believe me, you can go to the nearby shops and inquire about it. My shop only sells finished products, and I haven't hired any embroiderers!" The shopkeeper shouted loudly.

"Stop talking about it, I won't believe anything you say! I just want you to hand over my sister!" Wei Yichen said angrily.

"I really don't know about that. Not long after the lady entered the room just now, there was a ping-pong-pong sound in the room. I felt something was wrong. When I went in with my buddy to check, there was no one inside. But the house is in a mess. If you don't believe me, sir, I can show you right now, I haven't had time to clean up the house yet!" explained the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper was also very scared at the moment, and he didn't know what happened.

He originally thought that at most young men and women borrowed his place to express their feelings to each other, but he didn't know that such a thing could happen.

Wei Yichen pushed away the shopkeeper and led the people into the shop. The room was behind the shop.

After entering the door, the room was really messy. It looked like a fight had just happened, and the tables and chairs were overturned.

The window of the room was open, leading directly to the small alley outside. It looked like someone escaped through the window.

This made Wei Yichen's heart rise to his throat, and countless terrible thoughts flashed in his mind.

Chapter 320 Deceived by a trusted sister

"Master, do you want to report to the official?" The accompanying servant asked Wei Yichen nervously.

Looking at the situation, Second Miss might be in trouble.

"No. You tell all the people in the mansion who came out to look for it, saying that the second young lady has already been found, and she was delayed by going to a classmate's house by detour, so that they don't have to look for it anymore, and they can go back to the mansion to rest. Then you take the The guard of the death contract, go out with me again." Wei Yichen hurriedly ordered.

Although he was worried, Wei Yichen's reason was still there. If he reported to the police at this time, even if his sister could be rescued, his reputation would be damaged.

So not only can he not report to the official, but he can't make a statement.

He must handle this matter carefully, not only to save his sister, but also to protect her reputation from damage as much as possible.

Then Wei Yichen called the store manager over, and sternly warned him not to leak any information about this matter, or he would be taken as a questioner.

The shopkeeper didn't dare to cause trouble. He didn't dare to speak up at the beginning, but now he saw Wei Yichen's battle and knew that the other party had a background, so he was even more afraid.

But merchants like him can't afford to offend anyone with an official position in the family, so he repeatedly agreed.

Half an hour later, Wei Yichen's servant came back and brought back five loyal guards from the family.

Afterwards, together with Wei Yichen's personal servant, a total of six people followed Wei Yichen along the traces and clues left by the thief, and began to search for Wei Qingwan's whereabouts.

In the dark cabin, Wei Qingwan woke up from a coma, subconsciously stretched her hands and feet, only to find that her hands and feet were tied behind her back.

Immediately afterwards, some pain came from her body, which fully awakened her consciousness.

Wei Qingwan looked around and saw a hut made of yellow mud, small and damp.

It was pitch black, only a small window on one side of the wall let in some moonlight.

The ground beneath him was wet and cold. Although it was already July, there was an unseasonable coolness in this room.

There are some straws on the ground, but because of the humidity, it is impossible to isolate the cold feeling from the ground.

Wei Qingwan was terrified, her body curled up subconsciously, and she couldn't help sobbing.

"Don't cry, crying is useless."

A familiar man's voice came from beside her, Wei Qingwan turned her head quickly, and by the faint moonlight, she saw that it was the man she admired.

"Master Qi, who are they and why did they kidnap us here?" Wei Qingwan asked the man nervously.

She entered that room as usual, and as soon as she saw Mr. Qi, a group of people broke in through the window and took her and Mr. Qi away.

During the struggle, she felt severe pain from the back of her neck, and immediately lost consciousness.

Wei Qingwan, who had never encountered such a thing, could not help but fell into a state of panic and bewilderment.

"Heh, the one who dares to touch me is probably the only one in Taizhou Mansion today." Qi Zhen snorted coldly.

"Master Qi, who are you talking about?" Wei Qingwan couldn't understand this.

"It's better not to know, or you will die even worse."

The word of death shocked Wei Qingwan, who was already feeling cold all over, now only felt that the blood in her whole body was completely cold.

She asked Qi Zhen in horror: "Master Qi, do you mean that we will all die here?"

Qi Zhen looked at Wei Qingwan, the moonlight just hit her face, reflecting in her tear-filled eyes.

This woman is very beautiful, especially able to arouse a man's desire to protect, and because of this, he fell in love with her at first sight.

He has always loved beauty, and he has seen countless beauties in Beijing, but this is the first time he has encountered such stunning beauty, so he has trysts with her again and again.

It's just that his lustful nature made a mistake after all, and gave the other party an opportunity, which led to the current situation.

"You don't have to worry too much. My people know that I was robbed and they should track them down soon. That person's foundation here is weak. There should not be many people guarding us. My people can handle it." Qi Zhen explained road.

"Will the person who arrested us kill us before the young master's people come?" Wei Qingwan asked again worriedly.

"He probably won't. His ultimate goal is not me, so he definitely wants to keep me. It's best to arrest me and go to the capital to sue me, so he won't be willing to kill me just like that." Qi Zhen is very sure. said.

Immediately afterwards, Qi Zhen said to Wei Qingwan: "Don't cry, you cry so much that my heart hurts along with it, it's my fault for letting you suffer with me this time, I will make it up to you after I get out of danger. "

Wei Qingwan bit her lip and shook her head: "I don't blame Mr. Qi, I'm just worried about Mr. Qi, and I don't want you to be hurt, Mr. Qi."

"Don't worry, if I die in Taizhou Prefecture, the entire Taizhou Prefecture will suffer." Qi Zhen's tone was full of confidence.

Wei Qingwan's mood calmed down a lot, then she looked at Qi Zhen and said, "Young Master Qi, are you injured anywhere?"

"I'm fine, some skin trauma, it's fine."

Immediately afterwards, Qi Zhen moved his body again, letting his body touch Wei Qingwan's: "I'll get closer to you, and you will be warmer."

Wei Qingwan nodded slightly, then slowly leaned her head against Qi Zhen's body.

Qi Zhen looked at the beautiful woman beside him, and felt that although he fell into such an embarrassing situation, having a beautiful woman by his side was not in vain of his reputation as a romantic.

In the middle of the night, there was a sudden commotion outside, Qi Zhen immediately regained consciousness, and then looked expectantly at the door.

After a while, the door opened, but it was not the person he expected to save him.

A man who was also **** was thrown in roughly.

Because of the dim light, Qi Zhen couldn't see the man's face clearly at first, until Wei Qingwan beside him called out to the man.

"Brother?"

Hearing the sound, Wei Yichen, who fell to the ground, slowly raised his head, and then struggled to change his posture with very difficult movements.

After changing into a sitting position, Wei Yichen looked at the man and woman in front of him.

He didn't know the man, but he had glimpsed him at the back hill of Anzhou Academy before;

The woman he knew so well that he couldn't be more familiar with it, that was his beloved sister Wei Qingwan who regarded her as a treasure.

At this moment, Wei Yichen felt that his heart had been severely injured, so that he forgot about the pain in his body.

After looking at each other, Wei Qingwan lowered her head guiltily, not daring to look directly at Wei Yichen's gaze.

Qi Zhen also confirmed the identity of the man after Wei Qingwan called out. It turned out that he was the eldest son of Wei Mingting, the deputy guard of the Anti-Japanese Army in Taizhou Prefecture.

It looks like he came here after learning that his sister was missing.

"You have some skills, you can find people here before me." Qi Zhen commented on Wei Yichen.