Chapter 265: We don’t need to compete with them (1)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 265: We don’t need to compete with them (1)
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During dinner time, Wei Ruo appeared in the dining hall. Yun Shi praised her, saying, "Ruo’er, the things you've done in the past two days have been excellent. Today, when I was out, I met with Madam Qian. She gave you high praise and kept complimenting you."
Wei Ruo just nodded lightly and did not respond.
It wasn’t surprising that Madam Qian would praise her since the things Wei Ruo had done had, to some extent, helped County Head Magistrate Qian.
Yun Shi continued, "However, Ruo’er, even though our family isn't extremely wealthy, we can still afford to provide porridge. Tomorrow, when you go to distribute porridge, use our own people and resources. There’s no need to join the Xie family."
Before Wei Ruo could respond, Yun Shi added, "Also, take Wanwan with you so she can learn from you."
The eldest daughter earned a good reputation by saving people and distributing porridge, which inevitably made Wanwan look inferior in comparison.
Moreover, previously in the provincial capital, Wanwan had been criticized by Madam Yuan, so some effort was needed to remedy the situation.
Right after that, Wei Qingwan also walked over and bowed slightly to Wei Ruo. "Elder sister, your recent deeds have been praised by both Father and the people of the county. I truly admire you. Tomorrow, I will accompany you to distribute porridge, and I'll follow your instructions precisely, without any mistakes."
Wei Ruo smiled and said, "Is younger sister Qingwan wanting to learn how I save people or how I receive praise?"
"Of course, I want to learn from you how to help others. Father’s survival is thanks to your efforts, and our family is overjoyed by his safety. I believe the people you saved must also be the parents or children of other families, and they too are undoubtedly very grateful." Wei Qingwan replied.
"If that's truly what you think, then that's good. But if you have such thoughts, you can do it yourself. There’s no need to follow me." Wei Ruo answered.
She then turned to Yun Shi and said, "Mother, since I’ve already arranged to distribute porridge with Miss Xie, there’s no reason to break that agreement. The Colonel’s Mansion can have Qingwan distribute porridge. Not only would this earn the Colonel’s family a good reputation, but it would also enhance Qingwan’s standing."
After Wei Ruo finished speaking, both Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan looked a bit uncomfortable.
"Does Mother think I'm wrong? Letting Qingwan set up a separate porridge distribution point is a win-win solution. It fulfills both your and Qingwan’s desire to help others without putting me in a difficult position. Besides, since the goal is to assist the people, the more porridge distribution points, the better."
Wei Ruo’s reasoning was solid, making it hard for Yun Shi to refute.
Wei Qingwan, feeling a bit anxious, wanted to accompany Wei Ruo to distribute porridge.
With this sum, Wei Ruo could help the people as she wished, distributing porridge and cotton clothes without worrying about money.
It was easy to say the mansion could provide the funds, but in reality, it was difficult. Wei Qingwan, who had seen the mansion’s account books, knew that this year, the household’s income and expenses were problematic, and there wasn’t much money left in the public coffers*.
“Father.”
Upon seeing Wei Ruo, Wei Mingtang’s expression softened a lot. “Ruor, you need to take care of yourself these days. While saving others is important, you must also take care of your own health.”
Wei Ruo just nodded lightly and did not respond.
It wasn’t surprising that Madam Qian would praise her since the things Wei Ruo had done had, to some extent, helped County Head Magistrate Qian.
Yun Shi continued, "However, Ruo’er, even though our family isn't extremely wealthy, we can still afford to provide porridge. Tomorrow, when you go to distribute porridge, use our own people and resources. There’s no need to join the Xie family."
Before Wei Ruo could respond, Yun Shi added, "Also, take Wanwan with you so she can learn from you."
The eldest daughter earned a good reputation by saving people and distributing porridge, which inevitably made Wanwan look inferior in comparison.
Moreover, previously in the provincial capital, Wanwan had been criticized by Madam Yuan, so some effort was needed to remedy the situation.
Right after that, Wei Qingwan also walked over and bowed slightly to Wei Ruo. "Elder sister, your recent deeds have been praised by both Father and the people of the county. I truly admire you. Tomorrow, I will accompany you to distribute porridge, and I'll follow your instructions precisely, without any mistakes."
Wei Ruo smiled and said, "Is younger sister Qingwan wanting to learn how I save people or how I receive praise?"
"Of course, I want to learn from you how to help others. Father’s survival is thanks to your efforts, and our family is overjoyed by his safety. I believe the people you saved must also be the parents or children of other families, and they too are undoubtedly very grateful." Wei Qingwan replied.
"If that's truly what you think, then that's good. But if you have such thoughts, you can do it yourself. There’s no need to follow me." Wei Ruo answered.
She then turned to Yun Shi and said, "Mother, since I’ve already arranged to distribute porridge with Miss Xie, there’s no reason to break that agreement. The Colonel’s Mansion can have Qingwan distribute porridge. Not only would this earn the Colonel’s family a good reputation, but it would also enhance Qingwan’s standing."
After Wei Ruo finished speaking, both Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan looked a bit uncomfortable.
"Does Mother think I'm wrong? Letting Qingwan set up a separate porridge distribution point is a win-win solution. It fulfills both your and Qingwan’s desire to help others without putting me in a difficult position. Besides, since the goal is to assist the people, the more porridge distribution points, the better."
Wei Ruo’s reasoning was solid, making it hard for Yun Shi to refute.
Wei Qingwan, feeling a bit anxious, wanted to accompany Wei Ruo to distribute porridge.
-porridge
With this sum, Wei Ruo could help the people as she wished, distributing porridge and cotton clothes without worrying about money.
It was easy to say the mansion could provide the funds, but in reality, it was difficult. Wei Qingwan, who had seen the mansion’s account books, knew that this year, the household’s income and expenses were problematic, and there wasn’t much money left in the public coffers*.
Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan seemed like they still wanted to say something to Wei Ruo, but Wei Ruo didn’t give them the chance. She saw Wei Mingtang and walked straight toward him.*public coffers are the treasury or financial resources that governments rely on to function and provide for the public good.
“Father.”
Upon seeing Wei Ruo, Wei Mingtang’s expression softened a lot. “Ruor, you need to take care of yourself these days. While saving others is important, you must also take care of your own health.”
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CautiousCat1/9/2025
Ew. Leeches! Don't try to piggyback off someone else's good deed.