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Looking at the pond, Wei Ruo couldn't help but think that there should be many lotus roots growing under the pond. In one to two months, when they are just ripe, they should be picked, filled with corn, and cooked. The aroma would surely be overflowing.
At this moment, a lady came to Yun Shi, "Madam Wei."
Yun Shi smiled and nodded in response, "May I know how to address you, Madam?"
Yun Shi did not know who the other party was, but she knew that her status was high because of extraordinary speech and gorgeous clothing.
"My husband's surname is Xu, and he is a magistrate of Linhai." Mrs. Xu replied.
The magistrate was a fifth-rank official.
Mrs. Xu then asked, "Is the one dressed in light blue by the lotus pond your daughter?"
"Yes, that's my eldest daughter," Yun Shi replied.
"I have heard that the eldest daughter of the Wei family improved the wasteland to benefit the people and the area." Mrs. Fu said.
"Madam is too kind, now that the rice paddies have yet to be harvested, I don't know if they can really benefit the people." Yun Shi replied humbly.
"Madam Wei is humble. Miss Wei's ability is also unparalleled in Taizhou Prefecture. And today, I saw Miss Wei as dignified, beautiful, and outstanding. Such a woman with both talent and beauty is rare among the aristocratic families I have seen in recent years."
Yun Shi couldn't help but feel happy as she listened to the praise. She didn't expect her daughter's work in the south of Xingshan County to be so famous in the capital and receive great praise for it.
Wei Qingwan stood behind Yun Shi, feeling increasingly uncomfortable as she listened.
She was right in front of Mrs. Xu, and Mrs. Xu didn't even ask a question. There was only one Wei Qingruo in her eyes, as if the Wei family had only one daughter.
It's true that Wei Ruo made great contributions to the reclamation of the south of the city, but why was her appearance inferior to Wei Qingruo?
Wei Qingwan looked at Wei Ruo standing by the pool from a distance. Although she dressed casually and didn't have many accessories, she was more outstanding and eye-catching.
Wei Qingwan lowered her head to look at herself. This was something she had carefully prepared for several days, from hair accessories to clothing, all of which were the best she could present. However, the set of embellishments was not as good as Wei Ruo's casual makeup.
If the clothes she wore today were made of the same brocade material as Wei Ruo, the effect would definitely not be worse than Wei Ruo.
And this difference was deliberately caused by Wei Qingruo. If she had been willing to share the cloud brocade with her that day, it would not be like this!
At this moment, Wei Qingwan's heart was filled with resentment towards Wei Ruo.
A thought immediately arose in her mind. If Wei Qingruo took another step forward, her feet would step into the pool water, and the mud in the pool would stain Wei Qingruo's skirt black.
Just one step was enough, there was no need for Wei Qingruo to fall into the water. She just wanted Wei Ruo's clothes to get dirty, just a little bit, to make her look less outstanding.
With this thought in mind, Wei Qingwan walked step by step towards Wei Ruo.
It happened that Wei Ruo was bending over, picking a withered lotus pod near the shore.
Hearing the footsteps behind her, Wei Ruo turned back.
Wei Qingwan pretended to have a weak leg, fell a few steps forward, and then lightly bumped into Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo took a step forward, and her right foot stepped into the shallow mud beside the pool.
To stabilize her body, Wei Ruo quickly reached out and pulled a handful of shrubs and branches on the shore, using force to swing her body back onto the shore.
But she used too much strength and rushed out several steps.
When she stopped, a dignified and gorgeous noble lady was so close that she nearly collided with her.
Seeing this scene, Yun Shi's heartbeat reached her throat.
She quickly stepped forward and apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, Madam Yuan. My daughter was reckless and bumped into you."
Mrs. Yuan did not respond to Yun Shi's words, but stared blankly at Wei Ruo…
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