Chapter 196: What Ruo'er said is right (2)

Looking at them in the courtyard, Wei Qingwan felt for the first time that she had become an outsider.

Wei Mingting's original intention in letting Wei Qingwan leave was because he felt that his second daughter was too soft-hearted, and she would comfort her brother gently even in his slight discomfort, which would make it inconvenient for him to teach the child.

Therefore, after Wei Qingwan left, Wei Mingting punished Wei Yilin to chop firewood, so that he could experience the daily hardships of ordinary people. Yesterday's punishment had left his legs trembling and unsteady, but his hands were still in good shape and didn't affect his ability to chop wood.

"Ruo'er, you keep an eye on Yilin for a while on behalf of Father. Father wants to talk to your mother about something." Wei Mingting said to Wei Ruo.

"Okay," Wei Ruo agreed.

Then from an angle that Wei Mingting couldn't see, Wei Ruo gave Wei Yilin a cunning smile.

Wei Yilin still had tears on his face, and his red eyes stared blankly at Wei Ruo, unable to speak.

Later, Wei Mingting returned to his room and told Yun Shi about looking a martial arts master for Wei Yilin.

"Why did husband suddenly think of letting Yilin learn martial arts?" Yun Shi asked.

"It was Ruo’er who reminded me that Yilin has been spoiled. He didn't study well and behaved recklessly. Today, he can leave the mansion without permission and is disrespectful. Tomorrow, we won't know what shocking things he can do. Without strict discipline, he will eventually become a disaster for our Wei mansion. Practicing martial arts is a good method of discipline."

"What husband said is also my responsibility. I failed to discipline the child well." Yun Shi lowered her head in shame.

"I can't blame you entirely. After coming to Xingshan County, you have to take care of the affairs in the house. You are really busy. Now that I think about it, Wanwan is too soft. She, as a sister, behaved too lovingly and indulgent like a mother when teaching her younger brother. As the saying goes, mothers who are too kind tend to spoil their children*."

*mothers who are too kind tend to spoil their children, they have not taught their children to be a competent person, or have not used the right methods to educate their children. So it makes it difficult for the children to be strong & principled. They cannot resist the temptation and it is inevitable that they will go astray.

"I will discuss this matter with Wanwan later and ask her to change her habit and be stricter with her brother," Yun Shi said hurriedly.

"No need, I've already ordered that the siblings will not be allowed to interact with each other privately for the time being. And in the future, if there is a need, let Ruo'er come. Compared to Wanwan's softness, Ruo’er's nature is more suitable for teaching her brother." Wei Mingting said.

Yun Shi was shocked when she heard this. She didn't expect that her husband would not allow Wanwan and Yilin to communicate in private. Everyone knows that the person closest to Yilin is Wanwan, not even her mother.

"Will this... hurt the hearts of Yilin and Wanwan?" Yun was a little worried.

"In Yilin's situation, he must have to endure a lot of hardships to know what he can and cannot do. If you still care about his mood at this time, how can you still teach him well?

As for Wanwan, she is a sensible person. I also told her about the cause and effect, so she must understand the reason and not think too much about it." Wei Mingting said.

"Husband is right."

Upon Wei Mingting's statement, Yun Shi had no further objections.

Wei Mingting couldn't help but sigh and say, "Back then, we discussed making Wanwan the eldest daughter in the family. It was only because we were worried that Ruo’er would not know the rules and would not be able to fulfill her important duties. 

And it was because of my father's request that we left the position of eldest daughter to Ruo’er. Now it seems that my father has foresight, and Ruo’er is indeed more suitable to be the eldest daughter. She acted decisively, calm and able to grasp the overall situation.”