Chapter 278 - 278 The Wei Family Father and

Daughter Are Indeed Alike_l

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Aunt Qin could hear the excuses in Wei Ruo’s words. If the Wei family’s eldest Miss was truly the way she had just described herself as a girl who follows the rules, then she would not have interfered in Xingshan County’s affairs.

As for attributing it to luck, that was also ridiculous. Most of the orders given by Miss Wei back then were conveyed by her. Whether it was luck or skill, she knew all too well.

However, Aunt Qin also knew that she was here to ask for help on behalf of the seventh prince, not to offend people. That’s why when Wei Ruo showed reluctance repeatedly, Aunt Qin knew it was best not to force her and upset her.

“First Miss, there’s no need to hurry to refuse me. Take some time in these few days to think it over. If you change your mind, send someone to send a message to the seventh prince.” Aunt Qin said.

“Alright, I will consider it.” Wei Ruo verbally agreed.

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While Aunt Qin was talking to Wei Ruo in the courtyard, Wei Mingting was also entertaining Chu Lan in the front yard.

Wei Mingting had not been to the military camp for some time due to his injury.

Chu Lan’s visit today was firstly to visit him, and secondly to discuss some recent affairs in the military with him.

After the matters related to the camp were discussed, Chu Lan told Wei Mingting another purpose of his visit – he wanted the eldest Miss of the Wei Family to continue her work on soil improvement.

“I cannot answer this question on behalf of my daughter.” Wei Mingting asserted.

“But still, I hope Lord Wei can help me by mentioning this matter to the eldest

Miss.” Chu Lan said.

“Didn’t your Highness send someone to see my daughter in the backyard? That

Aunt should explain everything clearly to my daughter, so I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to say more. Moreover, as your Highness knows I am familiar with matters within the military camp but I genuinely don’t understand things beyond it. Since I don’t understand, it isn’t appropriate for me to make the decision on behalf of my daughter.”

Wei Mingting was very firm and had no intention of interfering with any decisions his daughter might make.

Chu Lan did not push further, only mentioning, “Lord Wei, it has been many years since you returned to Capital City. Recently, a Commander’s position in the Capital became vacant.”

Wei Mingting’s expression remained calm: “Indeed, it has been some years since I was last able to return. As a son, I have been unfilial.”

From Wei Mingting’s face, Chu Lan could not deduce whether he truly didn’t understand or if he was pretending not to understand.

Seeing the matter could not be decided, Chu Lan did not persist and said, “Well, let’s leave it at that. I won’t continue to disturb Lord Wei’s rest.”

Wei Mingting got up: “I’m sending off your Highness.

“There is no need. Lord Wei’s old injury hasn’t healed yet. Please take more rest.

The Anti-Japanese Army still needs Lord Wei.”

Having said that, Chu Lan left the Military Prefecture with his own attendant.

Aunt Qin, who came out later, caught up with Chu Lan’s sedan, and relayed the message to Chu Lan separated by the sedan curtain.

“She refused?” Chu Lan asked.

“Yes, Miss Wei politely declined.” Aunt Qin answered truthfully.

“Did you tell her everything that should be said?”

“Yes, I mentioned everything that needed to be highlighted.

“This father and daughter of Wei indeed have similar characteristics.” Separated by the sedan, only hearing his voice but not seeing his face, Aunt Qin was uncertain if his Highness was angry with the father and daughter of the

Wei Family.

After a while, Chu Lan’s voice came from inside the sedan again, “You can make a trip again in a few days, bring some gifts on my behalf and persuade them again. Although this father and daughter pair is stubborn, they are both talented individuals. They can be of great use in such a time of internal and

external troubles.”

■■Your old servant understands.” Aunt Qin acknowledged the order.

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Just as Aunt Qin had left, the personal maid of Madame Yuan, Qingyi, arrived.

She brought a command from Madame Yuan inviting Wei Ruo to the prefecture’s office for a chat.

Wei Ruo, accompanied by Xiumei, then boarded the carriage sent by the prefecture’s office.

Wei Qingwan stood at the side door, watching the carriage taking Wei Ruo

away.

Next to her, Aunt Li said softly to Wei Qingwan, “Our First Miss is becoming more and more capable. A while ago, someone from the seventh prince came, and now someone from Princess Jingmin has come. There’s truly no one in our Military Prefecture who’s more popular than her!

Upon hearing Aunt Li’s words, Wei Qingwan did not get angry. Instead, she responded softly, “It’s because my sister is capable. I can only blame myself for being less skilled.”

“It’s just that she has hit a lucky streak. Nowadays, the weather is not favourable, the crops aren’t growing well and there’s not enough food. This makes her skills seem important. In the past, how could she have had a chance?”

These days, due to issues on the farm, Aunt Li was reinstated by Lady Yun. Aunt Li had been running around busily for the matters on the farm.

Therefore, Aunt Li knew very well about the current situation outside and also knew why Wei Ruo had become the darling in the eyes of the nobility.

“Being lucky is also part of my sister’s capability,” Wei Qingwan said. “Miss, you can’t think like that. If you do, you have completely lost,” Aunt Li advised with concern.

“I’m not competing with her.” Wei Qingwan said indifferently.

Aunt Li looked at Wei Qingwan puzzled. Since the Dragon Boat Festival, their young lady seemed to lose interest in the matters related to the eldest Miss. Even when she saw that the First Miss was more favoured, she hardly reacted. This made her extremely concerned.

Her daughter was the young lady’s personal maid and would likely serve as the young lady’s dowry maid in the future. Whether the young lady marries well or not will directly affect her daughter’s future, so she certainly didn’t want the young lady to give up and be dispirited.

-Miss, you must not be discouraged. You are much more outstanding than her and will certainly find a much better husband in the future.” Aunt Li quickly reassured.

“It’s alright. Whoever my sister marries is her business, and it has nothing to do with me.” Wei Qingwan said in a calm tone, without any hint of envy.

After saying this, Wei Qingwan turned around and entered the house, leaving Aunt Li standing there, confused about the radical change in her young lady.

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When Wei Ruo arrived at the prefecture’s office, she accompanied by Qingyi, and went straight to the courtyard where Madame Yuan lived.

Inside the room, Little Sheng was toddling towards Madame Yuan.

The little guy was just over one year old and had already learned to walk. However, his walk was still a little shaky, like a little penguin, which was incredibly adorable.

Wei Ruo didn’t disrupt, she stood at the side watching Little Sheng tumble into Madame Yuan’s arms.

Madame Yuan walked over to Wei Ruo with Little Sheng in her arms: “Ruoruo, you’re here.”

“Mhm.” Wei Ruo nodded with a soft smile.

Little Sheng was also giggling at Wei Ruo. His whitish little face, plump round eyes were like an exact replica of his mother when she smiled.

Madame Yuan laughed and said, “Every time Little Sheng sees Ruoruo, he smiles. He probably remembers that Ruoruo is the one who saved his life.” Wei Ruo playfully interacted with Little Sheng and praised, “Little Sheng is really handsome, just like Madame.”

“Only his eyes resemble me. The rest of him is just like his father.” Madame Yuan laughed.

“Either way, it’s great.”

After a bit of conversation about Little Sheng, Madame Yuan had someone take Little Sheng away, and then she led Wei Ruo aside to discuss serious matters..