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For Wei Ruo, the biggest impact of this news was the issue of moving houses.
She had just received word that since Wei Mingting had been promoted to Zheng Liu Pin (Proper Sixth Rank), his responsibilities had expanded from overseeing the anti-Japanese Pirates defenses in Xingshan County to managing the entire Taizhou Prefecture’s coastal defenses. As a result, his residence would be relocated from Xingshan County to the prefectural city.
Now, the entire household was busy preparing for the move.
Wei Ruo couldn’t avoid the work, as she had just as many belongings as anyone else—if not more. Besides what she had brought from Huzhou Prefecture, she had accumulated quite a lot in the past half-year alone. Her personal storeroom was packed to the brim, and a single cart wouldn’t be enough to hold everything.
Still, she was quite pleased about the move. Although she had many businesses in Xingshan County, they were already running smoothly. It was the prefectural city that needed her attention now.
Moving to the prefectural city would greatly facilitate her future plans.
That evening, after dinner in the dining hall, Yun Shi brought up the move with everyone.
She specifically asked Wei Ruo, “Ruo’er, you’ve been in the prefectural city these past few days, so you might not know what’s been happening at home. Let me tell you: your father has been reassigned to the prefectural city. The official appointment has already arrived, and the transfer is urgent, so we need to pack up quickly and move to the new residence with him.”
Because the Japanese Pirates issue had been plaguing Taizhou Prefecture, military officials were often reassigned on short notice.
But it also showed that the higher-ups recognized Wei Mingting’s abilities, which was why they were so eager to transfer him to the prefectural city to assist in overseeing the entire region’s anti-Japanese Pirates forces.
“Mm, I’ll start packing my things soon,” Wei Ruo replied.
“Good. Let me know in advance so I can prepare the carriages and horses,” Yun Shi added.
“All right.”
Yun Shi continued, “You’re more familiar with the prefectural city than your father, brothers, and sisters. When we get there, if anything comes up, you’ll need to help your younger siblings more.”
“Mm.” Wei Ruo agreed with a faint smile.
Wei Yilin then raised a concern. “Mother, what about me? I’m still training with my master! I can’t just quit halfway!”
Yun Shi reassured him, “Silly child, there are martial arts masters in the prefectural city too. And the ones there are even more skilled than those in Xingshan County.”
“Really?”
“Of course. If you don’t believe me, ask your father.”
Wei Mingting nodded in confirmation.
Receiving his father’s affirmation, Wei Yilin’s face lit up with excitement and anticipation.
“That’s great! Then I can become even stronger! I’ll be able to defeat all my senior brothers soon!” Wei Yilin was already imagining his future achievements.
“Train well. I’ll find the best martial arts instructor for you in the prefectural city,” Wei Mingting assured him.
Oh, what's the problem now?! She's always actin weepy about this and that!