Chapter 57 - 57 You Should Not Have Such

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“I can’t make a difference or achieve anything like my sister could. I can’t bring honour to the Wei family and be favored by the people of high status. I’m really useless…” Wei Qingwan bit her lip, her eyes filling with tears.

Wei Yichen furrowed his brow, “Wanwan, why would you think like that?”

”I… I just feel that I’m inferior to my sister in everything, and I’m sure everyone will not like me.”.

After Wei Qingwan said this, she thought Wei Yichen would comfort her Instead, he stopped in his tracks, furrowed his eyebrows, and looked at her solemnly.

“Big brother?” Wei Qingwan looked at Wei Yichen in confusion.

“Wanwan, we should be happy for Ruoruo’s success, not fearing that her excellence will make us lose favor. As family members, we embrace each other’s virtues and shortcomings; as family members, why do we need to compare ourselves to each other?” Wei Yichen said with a serious tone.

Wei Qingwan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized she had misspoken.

“Big brother, I didn’t mean it that way. I’m naturally happy for my sister’s excellence, but after seeing how capable she is, I suddenly realized I need to work even harder. Otherwise, with both my brother and sister being so outstanding, 111 be left behind. I also want to contribute to our family.” Wei Qingwan explained.

“If that’s what you think, then it’s fine.” Wei Yichen’s facial expression softened, then he added, “But don’t put too much pressure on yourself, nor think that Ruoruo’s excellence will affect you in anyway. We should simply be happy for her accomplishment, and pay no mind to other thoughts.”

“I understand.” Wei Qingwan replied in a soft voice.

Seeing this, Wei Yichen did not say anything else. He thought that Wanwan just had a slip of the tongue, she had always been very kind and gentle that she wouldn’t truly harbor ill thoughts about Ruoruo.

The two chatted for a while and then parted ways.

Once she returned to Wangmei Garden, Wei Qingwan collapsed onto the bed and cried her heart out, ignoring Cuihe’s attempts at soothing her.

“She was offered to study with the Xie family and won favor from the teacher, and she’s the one who improved the barren land and grew crops. Compared to er, I’m inferior in every way, sooner or later my parents will abandon me!”

“Miss, you mustn’t think like that! If you harm your health by crying, the one Who’d be happy is your older sister. You absolutely can’t give up on yourself!” Cuihe was also worried.

She feared that Wei Qingwan would give up. Once Wei Qingwan fell out of favor, her life as Wei Qingwan’s personal maid would surely become difficult as well.

“Even if I don’t give up, what can I do? I can’t blame others. I am not my parents’ biological child. There is no blood relation between us. Being neglected is only a matter of time…”

The more Wei Qingwan thought about it, the more upset she became, and the more hopeless she felt for the future.

“Miss…” For a moment, Cuihe didn’t know how to comfort Wei Qingwan She muttered, “If only my mother was here, she might be able to suggest something for you, Miss.”

“But she can’t come back now.” Wei Qingwan murmured.

If the elderly maid was here, she would certainly help her.

Unfortunately, due to last time’s incident, the elderly maid was punished and sent to the countryside.

“Miss, why don’t you find an opportunity to plead with Madam? If you speak out, Madam will surely listen.” Cuihe suggested.

I… 111 try next time.” Wei Qingwan replied softly.

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Qian Magistrate’s work efficiency was very high. After returning, he promptly posted the announcement and dispatched subordinates to spread the word. Whether they were farmers or fishermen, anyone who didn’t own land could register at the government office. The office would orderly allocate the barren land in the south of the city to them and teach them how to cultivate and improve the barren land.

Upon receiving the news, long lines formed outside the county government office.

Before long, the people who officially received the government document granting them the right to cultivate the land let out cheers.

For a time, the entire county was filled with the sounds of joy from the impoverished populace.

Watching the lively scene from a teahouse in the distance, Lu Yuhong couldn’t help but sigh, “The idea proposed by Miss Wei from the Wei family is really good. Look at those impoverished refugees who couldn’t afford to eat without working in the fields, they are full of vigor. Letting them work on the land they own will certainly yield better results than hiring laborers.”

Chu Lan looked at the street without commenting, but from his expression Lu Yuhong could tell Chu Lan agreed.

“Chu brother, who are you more interested in now, the boss of the Four Treasure House or Miss Wei from the Wei family?” Lu Yuhong’s inexplicable curiosity acted up again.

“Yuhong, your curiosity is too strong.”

“I’ve been like this since I was a kid, and you’ve known me for a day or two ” Lu Yuhong mumbled.

“Though the goods sold at the Four Treasure House are good, and their techniques are astute, they do everything for money; Miss Wei improved the barren land and grew crops for the people. Between the two, it’s clear who is superior. However, neither of them piques my curiosity. My purpose here is the matter of defending against the Japanese pirates,” Chu Lan replied.

Lu Yuhong said, “The people of Xingshan County are really suffering, with the Japanese pirates invading from outside and disasters occurring year after year from within. I hope Miss Wei’s method works and really produces food, and I also hope the reinforcements from the court arrive soon.”

“Even if reinforcements arrive, it still depends on the capability of the military general who commands them. If Wei Mingting can’t achieve anything meaningful this time, he won’t be able to keep his sixth-rank Colonel position, even if he has a daughter who can benefit the people.”

“Indeed, military generals must be able to win battles. However, from what I see, Wei Mingting seems capable, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to hold out for so long with such a small number of soldiers. It was only after I carefully observed in Xingshan County that I realized the soldier count of Xingshan County is really pitifully small,” Lu Yuhong sighed.

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After two busy days, Wei Ruo went to the Xie family to study with Xie Ying again.

After arriving at the Xie family’s school, Wei Ruo sat down at her seat.

Master Wang hadn’t arrived yet, and Xie Ying was organizing her drawings of war horses on the side.

Upon seeing Wei Ruo, Xie Ying, who usually didn’t show much interest in her suddenly looked at her with a curious gaze.

“You really grew crops on the barren land south of the city?”

The improvement of the barren land south of the city and the successful cultivation of crops had been the most discussed and most concerned topic in Xingshan County in the past two days. It was hard for Xie Ying not to know about it.

“Yes.” Wei Ruo nodded.

Then you are really amazing.”

“Thank you for the compliment.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“I rarely praise people, and you are the first one of the same age I have complimented.” Xie Ying emphasized.

“Then I am very honored.”

“It’s not about you being honored, but about you being truly amazing. You are much better than those women I’ve met who only know how to be jealous and compete for beauty. When I see those women, they are always chirping and chattering, and I find it annoying to listen to them. I look down on those people and think they are uninteresting, but now I find you are quite different from them.”

Wei Ruo couldn’t help but laugh. She and Xie Ying had been studying together for a while, and Xie Ying had always been indifferent to her, rarely speaking so much to her. Unexpectedly, Xie Ying had developed a sense of admiration for her because of her accomplishments on the barren land south of the city.

Could this be considered an unexpected gain?