Chapter 89 - 89: A Generous Gift from the Xie

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“Yes,” the butler gave a affirmative answer, then held out the gift list with both hands, “This is the gift list, please take a look, Miss Wei.

Looking at the densely written characters on the gift list, Wei Ruo didn’t know how to respond for a moment. Weren’t Xie Jue and Xie Ying, the brother and sister, a bit too generous?

A full cart, even when the Military Prefecture sent New Year’s gifts to the manor in the Capital City, it wasn’t that much, was it?

Madam Yun stepped forward, glanced at the gift list in Wei Ruo’s hand, and her face immediately changed.

Just the Yun brocade alone was quite intimidating. Currently, only Madam Yun in the Military Prefecture had any left, and that was from old garments made in the past.

As the decline of the Loyal and Righteous Duke’s Residence became apparent, there hadn’t been any Yun brocade in the house for many years, so no new clothes had been made from such materials.

There were also many ornamental pieces and medicinal materials, none of which were commonly-seen cheap items.

Madam Yun hurriedly said to the butler of the Xie Residence, “Butler Xie, isn’t the gift from Master Xie and Miss Xie a bit too valuable?”

The butler smiled, “Not at all, not at all, Miss Wei has been very kind to our young master, Miss Xie and the madam. These gifts are nothing.” The remedy that Wei Ruo gave to Xie Ying, which Xie Ying prepared for herself, not only moved Xie Ying’s mother greatly as she personally picked and boiled herbs but also turned out to be very effective.

Although Madam Xie had no serious ailments, as a woman, she had some symptoms of physical weakness and blood deficiency. After taking the medicine, Madam Xie’s problem of night sweats, nightmares, and restlessness had improved significantly, and her spirits had improved as well.

just for this alone, drawing on this reciprocal gift from the Xie family was hardly considered too generous.

Wei Qingwan didn’t see what was included in the gift list, but from Madam Yun’s reaction, she guessed it must be very valuable.

An entire cart of valuable gifts, and the Xie family simply gave them away.

And Wei Ruo had this opportunity simply because she and Xie Ying had become classmates and had gradually gotten to know each other.

If it had been her who had been given the chance to study at the Xie Family,

then what about now…

Wei Ruo also felt that this return gift was a bit too valuable. But since the Xie Family had already brought the gift to her doorstep, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to send it back.

“Could the butler please tell your young master and your young lady for me that I have received their gifts, and I am very pleased with them? I would like to invite them for tea and pastries next time.” Wei Ruo said.

“Of course, I will relay Miss Wei’s words without omission to the young master and the young lady,” said the butler, smiling.

Then Wei Ruo instructed Xiumei, “Xiumei, move everything into my

courtyard.”

“Yes, Miss!” Xiumei came forward to start moving.

“Sister, shall I let Cuihe help you move too?” Wei Qingwan approached and asked softly.

“No need, your maid isn’t as strong as Xiumei. These boxes are quite heavy; it’s not good if they get too tired,” Wei Ruo resolutely refused.

Wei Qingwan intended to counter, but seeing Xiumei, a girl, lift up the large wooden box, she could only swallow the words of her rebuttal.

Seeing this, Madam Yun instructed Guard Jing Hu to help.

Jing Hu was strong and powerful, and one of him was able to do the work of two people.

Jing Hu and Xiumei moved swiftly. In a few trips, they relocated all the items on the cart back to Tingsong Garden.

When the items on the cart were all empty, the butler from Xie Residence bid the Wei Family farewell and drove the empty cart back to the Xie Residence.

As Wei Ruo was walking back, she said to Madam Yun, who she had passed by, “Mother, I have some things to do. I’ll be going back to Tingsong Garden first.” Madam Yun looked at Wei Ruo, wanting to say something, but chose not to say anything at last. She simply nodded and said, “Alright, go ahead.

After Wei Ruo left, Madam Yun saw Wei Qingwan, her head bowed and her expression not very good.

“What’s wrong, Wanwan?” Madam Yun approached and asked concernedly.

Wei Qingwan bit her lip and shook her head.

“If you have anything on your mind, just tell mom. Don’t keep it bottled up. If something goes wrong, mom will be very upset. Did something happen to make you unhappy?” Madam Yun asked.

“Mother, I’m really fine. I’m very happy for sister getting along so well with Miss Xie. I can’t be unhappy.” Wei Qingwan answered.

■■Yes, mother knows you are definitely happy too. Ruo behaved quite well these days’, she is not only very tactful in dealing with matters but also made friends with her peers.” Madam Yun said.

-Yes, sister is really amazing. I was just thinking about accompanying mother to the Government City to attend the Magistrate’s wife’s garden party in a few days, and I was a little preoccupied.” Wei Qingwan explained.

Wei Mingting won this battle, not only was he promoted, but also the reputation of the Military Prefecture was enhanced. The magistrate’s wife has been holding a garden party for the past few years, but the Wei Family, who lived far away in Xingshan County, was never invited.

After receiving the invitation from the Government City, Madam Yun began to prepare.

She planned to take both her daughters with her. Wei Ruo was quite busy and didn’t spend much time with her during the day, so she hadn’t told Wei Ruo about it yet. But Wei Qingwan often came to Cangyun Garden to help her manage household affairs, she told Wei Qingwan early to prepare her mentally. ■’Wanwan, are you worried about not performing well at that time?” asked Madam Yun.

Wei Qingwan nodded gently: “Yeah, I haven’t met the ladies and missies in the Government City yet, I’m afraid I might not be familiar with all the etiquette, and it would be embarrassing.”

“Wanwan, don’t think too much. With your knowledge and cultivation, there will definitely be no problem.” Madam Yun reassured.

Wei Qingwan bowed her head and didn’t reply.

“You remind me, though. I should be preparing some more presentable clothes for you to wear at the party.” Madam Yun said.

Hearing Madam Yun’s words, Wei Qingwan’s heart lit up.

With that in mind, Yunshi turned and walked into the house. Before leaving, she reminded Wei Qingwan to go back and rest early and not overwork herself. When Madam Yun arrived at Tingsong Garden, Wei Ruo was in the courtyard organizing the items that the Xie Family had sent.

Xiumei was carrying a few pieces of Yun brocade into the house, and Wei Ruo was checking the list and categorizing the items for storage in her storeroom. Some valuable items would be placed in her space later.

As for those medicinal materials, they’re rare to find in the town of Xingshan County. With these in her possession, she could formulate more medicines. Once she had arranged everything, Wei Ruo planned to make good use of these medicines, keeping some for herself and preparing others for Xu Zhengyong. Looking at Wei Ruo, Madam Yun hesitated for a while before saying, “Ruoruo, the magistrate’s wife has sent an invitation to us, inviting us to attend the garden party next month.”

“Oh,” Wei Ruo, her head not lifted, her eyes still focused on the box in front of her.

“Mother is thinking of making some attractive dresses for you to wear to the party,” said Madam Yun.

Wei Ruo’s hand movement paused for a moment, Madam Yun said “you both”, which is to include Wei Qingwan as well..