The Lucky Heiress - Chapter 388: 388: Confronting Second Uncle_1
Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Confronting Second Uncle_1
The news of Wei Yichen passing the imperial examinations also reached Wei Qingwanâs ears.
Upon hearing the news, Wei Qingwan felt a mix of joy and worry.
She sat quietly in the dilapidated courtyard of the villa, lost in thought as she gazed into the distance.
âMiss, arenât you happy? The eldest young master has become a scholar, how honorable it is. In the future, he could take the imperial examination again. If he becomes an advanced scholar, his future would be boundless.â Cuihe asked.
âWhat good is that? He treats me as a stranger now. Even if he had more abilities in the future, he wouldnât care about me.â Wei Qingwan replied with a sorrowful and resentful look.
âMiss, donât think like that. Although the eldest young master is not close to you now, he is your brother after all. Even if he treats you poorly at home, he will still care about the kinship outside the house. As long as he succeeds, your status whether in marriage or in your husbandâs family will be guaranteed.â Cuihe analyzed while comforting Wei Qingwan.
âHow could I not know that?â Wei Qingwan naturally understood the ins and outs of this matter, âbutâŠâ
âWhat is it?â Cuihe asked.
âThere has been no news from young master Qi⊠I wonder if something has happened.â Wei Qingwan expressed her concern.
When they last met, young master Qi had promised her that he would write a letter to his family about the issue and propose marriage to her father.
Recently, there has been a series of good news from home â her father got promoted to the rank of guard commander, her brother passed the examination, but Wei Qingwan still hadnât received any news from Qi Zhen.
It had been ten days since their last contact, which made her increasingly worried.
âMiss, donât worry. Young master Qi is a busy man. He must have a lot to deal with. It doesnât mean that he doesnât care about you.â
âI trust him, Iâm just worried about his family.â Wei Qingwan said.
âMiss, there is no need to worry. Your status, along with the changing status of Master and eldest young master, has greatly improved, making you gradually worthy of Master Qi.â Cuihe explained.
âHopefully so.â Wei Qingwan said.
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We Yichenâs success in the imperial examination brought a period of excitement to the Wei family.
During this period, Wei Ruo also heard that Wei Yichenâs classmate Xiu Fengyuan had not only passed the examination but also ranked first in the examination. This brought great joy to the Xiu family and many notable people came to congratulate them.
In addition to this, another person Wei Ruo knew, Zhao Xun, also passed the examination.
Wei Ruo didnât expect this as Zhao Xunâs health was not good. It was already quite good if he could finish the examination.
But he passed the examination, which made Wei Ruo have to take a fresh look at Zhao Xun.
If this man were healthy, we wouldnât know what great achievements he might make in the future.
During this time, Wei Mingyong had been staying in the General Residence, and he often talked to Wei Yichen when he had time.
Since Wei Mingting often wasnât at home, the only thing he could do was to work on Wei Yichenâs thoughts.
Wei Yichenâs reactions were rather cold. He was still polite to Wei Mingyong, but he quickly dismissed what he said, not giving him an inch, making Wei Mingyong very frustrated.
After Wei Yichen turned him away one day, Wei Mingyong decided to go out and take a walk to let off steam.
He ran into Wei Ruo who was coming back from outside at the doorway. Wei Mingyong immediately called a halt to Wei Ruo.
âDear niece.â
Wei Ruo stopped and looked at Wei Mingyong.
Wei Mingyong had been at the General Residence for several days now, and this was the first time the two of them had bumped into each other.
Normally, Wei Ruo either stayed in her courtyard or went out, so she didnât have much contact with the other people in the residence, not to mention Wei Mingyong.
Wei Mingyong actually wanted to talk to Wei Ruo, but he just couldnât find an appropriate opportunity. He couldnât run directly to Wei Ruoâs courtyard to visit her as he did with Wei Yichen.
Today he finally found the opportunity.
âSecond uncle, whatâs the matter?â Wei Ruo asked.
A warm smile was on Wei Mingyongâs face, âDear niece, I had heard about you when I was in the Capital City. You truly live up to being the legitimate daughter of our Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence. You remind me of your grandmotherâs demeanor.â
âYou flatter me, second uncle.â Wei Ruo responded with a polite yet aloof smile.
Wei Mingyong continued, âNiece, you are already fourteen now, itâs a good time for you to discuss marriage. If our family has a little more prestige, it would be easier for you when the time comes.â
âMarriage is a matter for parental orders and matchmakersâ words.â Wei Ruo replied.
âBut you must know that the honor of the family is closely related to every individual in the family. No matter what happens, the Wei family will always be your support.â Wei Mingyong added.
âIt should be so.â Wei Ruo replied in a flat tone.
Wei Mingyong sighed and said, âSuch a pity, your father doesnât understand this principle. He is completely preoccupied with winning battles and defending the nation, he doesnât think about the honor of the family at all.â
âIsnât winning battles his and Wei Familyâs highest honor? How can you say that my father is not considering the honor of the family?â Wei Ruo retorted.
âItâs not a problem for him to win battles, but thatâs not a long-term solution. I donât think the Japanese Pirates will continue to be a problem for much longer. In order to keep the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence in glory, we have to raise some more talents in our family, especially some civil officials who can stand firm in court to support your father!â Wei Mingyong explained.
âNow, hasnât my elder brother passed the examination? I believe with my elder brotherâs talent, it wonât be long before he can serve in court, and then he will be able to support my father.â Wei Ruo said.
âYour elder brother is still a bit young. Without the help of others, it would be extremely difficult for him to rise to the top.â
âSecond Uncle should encourage other cousins in the family to work hard then, so that there can be more scholars. Oh no⊠it seems the other cousins havenât even passed the examination for scholar yet. Letâs focus on that first.â Wei Ruo said.
âThatâs not what I mean.â Wei Mingyong frowned.
âThen what is the second uncle saying? Isnât it about hoping there would be more people in the family to support my father? Isnât it about wishing the family would produce more civil officials?â Wei Ruo retorted.
Wei Mingyong sighed again, âAlas, let me put it straight. Right now, there is a great opportunity in front of our Wei family. As long as your father agrees, we have the chance to be lifted up by the sixth prince. This is much faster than passing the imperial examination.â
Wei Ruo gave a slight smile. In fact, she knew what Wei Mingyong meant right from the start.
âSecond uncle, who wants to associate with the sixth prince, should do it himself. Whatâs the point of looking for my father who is unable to bring enough honor to the family?â Wei Ruo retorted.
âYou child, Iâve explained it to you for so long, why havenât you gotten it? The sixth prince specifically wants your father and you to assist him. This matter can only proceed if your father agrees.â
âSecond Uncle, itâs quite amusing what you said just now. On one hand, you think my fatherâs abilities are limited and he is not able to support the prestige of the Wei family. On the other hand, you say that the sixth prince will only provide the Wei family with support if my father agrees to serve him. So, does my father have abilities or not?â