Chapter 399 - 399 Zhao Family Brothers Visit_1

“At this point, how can it be your sole responsibility? Don’t worry, I won’t abandon you. Whether or not I can persuade your sister, I will help you buy the salve so you can marry the sixth prince without worries.” Lady Yun said.

“Mother…” Wei Qingwan’s eyes were slightly red, “Mother, you are so good to me, I…I don’t know how to repay your kindness…”

“Silly child, why are you talking about repayment?” Lady Yun gently patted Wei Qingwan’s hand and comforted her, “In any case, don’t worry about this matter, I will handle it for you.”

“Thank you, Mother…” Wei Qingwan bit her lip, holding back her tears.

“Silly child, why are you crying.” Lady Yun reached out and wiped away Wei Qingwan’s tears.

“Mother is too kind to me, I don’t know what to do…”

“Well, there is no need to cry. You’re now the bride-to-be, you should be happy and delighted.”

Wei Qingwan nodded heavily.

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When Wei Qingwan left Lady Yun, her face remained grim.

“Miss, don’t worry, Madam has already promised you, all you need to do is wait for the good news.” Cuihe tried to comfort her.

“No, I still can’t fully relax. Although Mother is willing to help me, she might not have the ability to do so. I need to have a backup plan.” Wei Qingwan said with a firm tone.

“What else does Miss plan to do?” Cuihe asked.

“I want to see my second uncle.”

Wei Qingwan decided to seek help from Wei Mingyong.

“Does Miss think that the second master can help?”

“His joy about me becoming the sixth prince’s concubine is incomparable. If he makes some effort at this time, he will have more reasons to benefit from me in the future.” Wei Qingwan said.

“Miss is right.”

Because she could not meet Wei Mingyong privately, after learning about his whereabouts, Wei Qingwan “coincidentally” ran into him in the corridor between the front and back courtyards.

“Second Uncle.”

“Wanwan, are you going to the front yard? Your eldest brother is not there, he went out with his classmates.” Wei Mingyong said.

“I’m not looking for my big brother, but I have some words for you.”

Hearing this, Wei Mingyong was taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face. “What do you want to say, Wanwan?”

“I want to borrow some silver taels from you.” Wei Qingwan stated.

Hearing that it was about borrowing money, the smile on Wei Mingyong’s face faded slightly, “How much silver taels do you want to borrow, Wanwan?”

“Three hundred taels.”

“What do you need so much money for?” Wei Mingyong asked.

Wei Qingwan briefly described her situation after being punished by the family rule, which left her with scars. Being punished by the family rule was no secret in Wei’s family, so she saw no problem in sharing this with Wei Mingyong.

After listening to Wei Qingwan’s description, Wei Mingyong snorted angrily, “My third brother is really short-sighted! How could he treat you like this?”

Wei Qingwan bowed her head: “It’s my fault. I did something wrong and made my father angry. I can’t blame him, nor can I blame my sister for sending me to father for punishment.”

“I think it should be blamed on your sister!” Wei Mingyong’s eyes flashed cold.

“She… she has her own considerations.”

“What consideration could she have? She is a narrow-minded girl from the countryside with limited insight. I think she can’t stand to see you doing well!”

Wei Mingyong’s impression of Wei Ruo was already bad, and it got much worse at this point.

Wei Qingwan gave a bitter smile and then shifted the topic back to the main issue: “So, Second Uncle, are you willing to lend me those three hundred taels?”

“Well…” Wei Mingyong looked a bit uneasy and hesitant.

“Is it difficult for you, Second Uncle?”

“Wanwan, I might as well tell you, business has not been good in the last two years. Three hundred taels is not a small sum for me. Please allow me to consider it.”

“Second Uncle, this is the only thing I want help with before my wedding.” Wei Qingwan emphasized.

“I know, but Wanwan, maintaining the daily expenses of the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence is not a small sum. Most of the income from the shops I run is spent here. Although three hundred taels is not a lot, it is also not a small sum. I definitely need to think it thoroughly before making a decision.”

Since Wei Mingyong was obviously stalling, Wei Qingwan didn’t press him any further.

“I understand. It was wrong of me not to consider Second Uncle’s difficulties. I shouldn’t have asked.” Wei Qingwan said with regret.

“Don’t say that, Wanwan. You’re not to blame. And it’s not that I won’t help you, I just need to think it through.”

“Yes, I understand, Second Uncle. I have other things to do, so I’ll go first.”

“Alright, you go ahead, I will let you know when I make up my mind.”

Wei Mingyong watched Wei Qingwan leave, wondering in his heart.

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Two days later, Wei Mingting returned home. Before Lady Yun had the chance to tell him about Wei Ruo’s intention to marry on her own, the Zhao brothers came to visit.

When he heard the guard’s report, Wei Mingting, who had just taken off his armor, looked grim.

After pondering for a moment, he let his men invite the Zhao brothers in.

Meanwhile, the news that the Zhao brothers came to visit Wei Mingting reached Wei Qingwan’s ears.

She had been paying special attention to the movements in the front yard over the past two days, wanting to know if Wei Ruo’s words were true.

Learning that the Zhao brothers had come to propose marriage, Wei Qingwan immediately sent Cuihe to investigate.

“Miss, I found out that the two brothers are just from common farming households. Their family has a few thin fields. The younger brother is promising, he passed the examinations with the young master this year, but his health is poor. They say he has lung disease and maybe won’t live for many years.”

“Really?” Wei Qingwan was somewhat incredulous, “Would Wei Qingruo agree to marry such a person?”

“I also find it strange.”

“You go back to the front courtyard to find out and see how my father responds.” Wei Qingwan directed.

With the order, Cuihe went back to the front yard again.

About an hour later, the Zhao brothers left, and then Wei Mingting sent someone to fetch Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo went into Wei Mingting’s study.

“Father.”

“Sit.”

Wei Ruo looked at the chair beside the desk and then sat down.

“The Zhao brothers have just come and expressed their intentions, the second son Zhao said he once saw you working hard for the disaster victims in the wasteland from afar. He has been infatuated with you since then, and wants to marry you. Once I give permission, he plans to officially come to the Wei family to propose marriage.” Wei Mingting began.

“Did father agree?” Wei Ruo asked.

“Do you have feelings for that Zhao’s second son?” Wei Mingting returned the question.

“I think Zhao’s second son is quite nice, his family background is ordinary and simple, his farming background matches mine, and he’s hardworking with a promising future since he has a title.” Wei Ruo responded.

“I don’t think his health is very good. He looks thin, and has some chronic diseases.” Wei Mingting commented.

“I think these are minor illnesses. His thin figure may be due to the hard work of studying, and his chronic disease has already found a good cure.” Wei Ruo clarified.

Wei Mingting frowned slightly: “So, Ruo’er, you have already made up your mind.”