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"My dear junior sister, how could I possibly tell you about this? Not to mention I don't have the time to explain, even if I did, I couldn’t say anything. That’s classified military information!"
Xiumei pouted, knowing that Xu Zhengyong was right, but she still felt somewhat unwilling to accept it.
Xu Zhengyong quickly turned to Wei Ruo to complain, "Sister Ruo'er, look at Meimei's temper—it’s getting worse by the day! If she keeps this up, how will she ever get married?"
Xiumei retorted, "Who said I want to get married? You’re just spouting nonsense!"
"Alright, you two, stop bickering," Wei Ruo interjected, trying to mediate. "Brother Xiaoyong, it’s good that you’ve returned safely. Let me check your hand later and reapply some medicine."
Madam Xu chimed in with a displeased tone, "Xiaoyong, Meimei, you’re both older than Miss Wei, but together you’re not even as mature and composed as she is. How can you possibly protect and serve her in the future if you keep acting like this?"
Xu Zhengyong and Xiumei immediately fell silent.
Wei Ruo turned to Xu Zhengyong and asked, "Brother Xiaoyong, are you sure it’s alright for you to come over to the prefectural city?"
Xu Zhengyong replied, "Don’t worry. I’ve been given ten days off due to my injury. Being here not only allows me to spend time with you all, but I can also lend a hand and help out.”
Xiumei quickly interjected, "Help with what? In your condition, you’d better rest properly. If you end up disabled, you’ll have no choice but to call me Senior Sister!"
Xu Zhengyong wanted to retort but caught a glimpse of his mother’s warning glare and wisely held his tongue.
If he wanted to stay in the city for a few more days, he’d better behave. If he upset his mother, his father would definitely send him back to Xingshan County.
"Alright," Wei Ruo said, "it’s rare for our family to be together again. Let’s set aside our tasks for now and have a good dinner tonight."
"Great!" Xu Zhengyong was the happiest of them all.
He could have dinner with Sister Ruo'er and Meimei again—just like when they were kids!
That evening, they had a meal together at the estate.
During dinner, Xu Zhengyong enthusiastically recounted the story of his recent raid on the Japanese pirates.
At the end of his tale, he was filled with righteous fury. "Do you know what those heartless scum said when they were captured? They claimed they had suffered natural disasters and had nothing to eat, so they came to raid us instead!"
As he spoke, Xu Zhengyong grew even angrier. "Those bastards! Can’t they figure out a way to fend for themselves? They just want to steal from others! Filthy animals—if I see one, I’ll cut one down!"
Madam Xu reminded from the side, "Xiaoyong, no cursing in front of Miss Wei!"
Wei Ruo said, "It’s alright, Nanny. Those bastards deserve it. Brother Xiaoyong cursed them well."
Xiumei chimed in, "Miss Wei is right. Politeness should be reserved for others, but there’s no need for courtesy with people like them!"
Since Wei Ruo had spoken, Madam Xu said no more.
Xiumei then asked Xu Zhengyong, "With your accomplishments this time, is there a chance for another promotion?"
Xu Zhengyong wasn’t sure. "Lord Wei said he would report it faithfully, but promotions are not something he can decide on his own."
Wei Mingting’s authority was limited. Promotions above the rank of assistant commander required approval from higher authorities. Moreover, Xu Zhengyong had only recently been promoted to Major General, thanks to the Seventh Prince’s special recognition. Another promotion so soon would indeed be challenging.
Wei Ruo encouraged him, "Don’t worry, Brother Xiaoyong. You’ve done very well already. Don’t stress yourself—what’s meant for you won’t pass you by!"
Wei Ruo knew that Xu Zhengyong’s eagerness for rapid promotion was for her sake, so she didn’t want to add to his pressure.
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