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They were family—on the surface and deep down, they should live in harmony.
Yun Shi added, “You don’t know, these days she’s been selling loquat syrup in the city to the madams and young ladies. Ten taels of silver per jar. Who knows what people think of our Wei family now—perhaps they mock us behind our backs, saying that we’re supposed to be a count’s household, and yet our legitimate eldest daughter is out there busy doing business to make money.”
Wei Yichen was surprised. “Mother, who told you that? What my friend from the Wang family said to me was completely different from what you just said. He told me my younger sister is amazing—the loquat syrup cured his grandaunt’s cough, and he kept praising her.”
“Really? Are you sure he wasn’t just being polite and didn’t want to hurt your feelings?” Yun Shi said, still skeptical.
“Mother, do I really have that much face that others would go out of their way to flatter me?” Wei Yichen countered.
To be admitted to Anzhou Academy, everyone had strong family backgrounds. Compared to them, the already-declined Wei family wasn’t worth flattering.
Yun Shi thought about it and realized that it made sense.
Wei Yichen continued, “Mother, from what I’ve heard from my classmates, younger sister didn’t sell the syrup out of her own initiative—it was others who wanted it and came to our home asking for it. The money they gave was just to protect their image. After all, they aren’t related to our family—without offering silver, how could they even make such a request? Don’t you agree?”
After hearing this, Yun Shi’s pent-up frustration from the past few days eased quite a bit.
“You child, you really know how to comfort people,” Yun Shi couldn’t help but say.
“Mother, I’m not just comforting you—it’s the truth. Your worries are unnecessary. We conduct ourselves uprightly, with nothing to be ashamed of. Younger sister made that loquat syrup with her own skills, and people with coughs came seeking her out for it. That’s not something disgraceful—it brings honor to our Wei family,” Wei Yichen emphasized again.
“Alright, alright, aren’t you saying all this just so that your mother won’t be angry at your elder younger sister? Fine, I won’t be angry, but it’s true that she’s been running outside a lot lately. I can’t control her either,” said Yun Shi.
“I’ll ask her properly when she comes back tonight and tell her to be more mindful, alright?” said Wei Yichen.
“You talk to her. If I talk to her, I’m afraid we’ll start arguing after just a few words,” Yun Shi said helplessly.
“Okay, I’ll talk to her. So Mother, promise me that when she gets home, don’t give her the cold shoulder. She’s only been back home for less than a year, and the bond between us still isn’t very deep. If you keep giving her a cold face, it’ll only make things feel more distant between us.”
“Alright, Mother understands. I’ll listen to you.”
Yun Shi was still quite receptive to her eldest son’s words.
The smile on Wei Qingwan’s face visibly faded.
After comforting Yun Shi, Wei Yichen turned and saw that Wei Qingwan didn’t look quite well, and quickly asked, “Wanwan, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
“It’s nothing, maybe I caught a bit of a chill. I feel a little dizzy,” Wei Qingwan quickly made an excuse.
“The past few days have been bitterly cold. Wanwan, you must be extra careful. When you go outside, have the maid warm your hand warmer. Make sure to wear thick clothes, and add another robe over your outerwear.”
“Mm, I know, Eldest Brother. Don’t worry, I’m fine.” said Wei Qingwan.
At dinnertime, Wei Ruo returned to the Colonel’s Residence.
At the same time, Wei Yilin also came back. The two bumped into each other.
“What smells so good?” Wei Yilin asked, catching the scent of the marinade aroma coming from Wei Ruo.
“Something good,” Wei Ruo replied.
“Is it that marinated dish Mother bought last time during the Laba Festival?” Wei Yilin asked.
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