Chapter 286: I'll do as you say (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 286: I'll do as you say (2)
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“It’s also related to agriculture.” Wei Ruo answered.
Hearing this, Yun Shi frowned slightly and said, “Ruo’er, your father supported you with the matters in the south of the city because you were doing something that benefited the people. Now that you’re no longer handling that, why are you still concerning yourself with agricultural matters?”
Yun Shi clearly did not approve of her daughter’s actions.
“Does Mother think it’s wrong for me to care about agriculture?” Wei Ruo asked.
“It’s not wrong to care about agriculture,” Yun Shi said, “but I believe there are other things more worthy of your attention right now.”
Yun Shi had once hoped that her eldest daughter could achieve success and establish herself, but reality had proven otherwise.
Whether it was suppressed by the Seventh Prince or by the Emperor himself was unclear, but it was evident that daughters of noble families engaging in agricultural affairs would never gain recognition.
Therefore, Yun Shi hoped that her daughter would now focus her time and energy on something else and become a proper, respectable young lady.
“And what if I insist on doing this?” Wei Ruo asked in return.
Yun Shi sighed. “If you insist, I cannot stop you, because your father has said he will allow you to do what you want. But I hope you understand that my concerns are for your own good. You’re about to turn fourteen and reach the coming of age. Soon, it will be time to start considering suitable matches. Rather than marrying into a farming family, I truly hope you will marry into a respectable household.”
Though Yun Shi disapproved in her heart, she didn’t want to go against her husband’s wishes. She didn’t want to upset him.
Wei Qingwan, standing beside them, tried to persuade Wei Ruo, “Sister, Mother is concerned about you. Everything she says is for your own good. Please don’t hurt her feelings—Mother has been very tired and working hard lately.”
Yun Shi glanced at Wei Qingwan beside her, feeling a sense of gratitude. Compared to Ruo’er, Wanwan was far more considerate—she understood Yun Shi’s hardships, appreciated her good intentions, and always came to help her whenever she had time.
Wei Ruo smiled and said, “Is that so? Then I’ll listen to Mother and not go out today.”
Wei Ruo’s sudden change of mind left both Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan looking surprised.
“Ruo’er, are you finally willing to listen to me?” Yun Shi asked.
“Yes, I’ll listen to Mother. I won’t go out today to fuss over farming—something not very fitting for a young lady of a respectable family.” Wei Ruo replied. “However, I’ll have to trouble Mother to explain this to the servants of the Prefectural Magistrate’s household later.”
What does that mean? The servants of the Prefectural Magistrate’s household?
Yun Shi looked confused, and Wei Qingwan was equally puzzled.
Was Wei Ruo’s outing today somehow related to the Prefectural Magistrate’s wife? But wasn’t the Prefectural Magistrate’s wife far away in the city?
At that moment, a two-horse carriage arrived at the gates of the Colonel’s Mansion. After it stopped, a well-dressed woman approached. Though her clothes were of high-quality materials, her attire was clearly that of a servant—an obvious indication that she was from a wealthy household.
Seeing Yun Shi and the others, the two women stepped forward and saluted.
“Greetings to Madam Wei, Eldest Miss Wei, and Second Miss Wei.”
“And you are…?” Yun Shi found the maid vaguely familiar.
“We are servants from the Prefectural Magistrate’s household. Our mistress sent us here to pick up the Eldest Miss Wei.” the maid replied.
Madam Yuan sent someone to pick up Wei Ruo? Yun Shi was shocked and surprised.
Upon closer look, Yun Shi realized she had indeed seen this maid before—during the garden party—she was someone by Madam Yuan’s side!
While Yun Shi was still in shock, Wei Ruo responded to Madam Yuan’s personal maid, “Apologies, sister. My mother has forbidden me from constantly busying myself with farming matters, so I won’t be able to assist Madam anymore. Please return and convey this to her.”
Hearing this, Yun Shi frowned slightly and said, “Ruo’er, your father supported you with the matters in the south of the city because you were doing something that benefited the people. Now that you’re no longer handling that, why are you still concerning yourself with agricultural matters?”
Yun Shi clearly did not approve of her daughter’s actions.
“Does Mother think it’s wrong for me to care about agriculture?” Wei Ruo asked.
“It’s not wrong to care about agriculture,” Yun Shi said, “but I believe there are other things more worthy of your attention right now.”
Yun Shi had once hoped that her eldest daughter could achieve success and establish herself, but reality had proven otherwise.
Whether it was suppressed by the Seventh Prince or by the Emperor himself was unclear, but it was evident that daughters of noble families engaging in agricultural affairs would never gain recognition.
Therefore, Yun Shi hoped that her daughter would now focus her time and energy on something else and become a proper, respectable young lady.
“And what if I insist on doing this?” Wei Ruo asked in return.
Yun Shi sighed. “If you insist, I cannot stop you, because your father has said he will allow you to do what you want. But I hope you understand that my concerns are for your own good. You’re about to turn fourteen and reach the coming of age. Soon, it will be time to start considering suitable matches. Rather than marrying into a farming family, I truly hope you will marry into a respectable household.”
Though Yun Shi disapproved in her heart, she didn’t want to go against her husband’s wishes. She didn’t want to upset him.
Wei Qingwan, standing beside them, tried to persuade Wei Ruo, “Sister, Mother is concerned about you. Everything she says is for your own good. Please don’t hurt her feelings—Mother has been very tired and working hard lately.”
Yun Shi glanced at Wei Qingwan beside her, feeling a sense of gratitude. Compared to Ruo’er, Wanwan was far more considerate—she understood Yun Shi’s hardships, appreciated her good intentions, and always came to help her whenever she had time.
Wei Ruo smiled and said, “Is that so? Then I’ll listen to Mother and not go out today.”
Wei Ruo’s sudden change of mind left both Yun Shi and Wei Qingwan looking surprised.
“Ruo’er, are you finally willing to listen to me?” Yun Shi asked.
“Yes, I’ll listen to Mother. I won’t go out today to fuss over farming—something not very fitting for a young lady of a respectable family.” Wei Ruo replied. “However, I’ll have to trouble Mother to explain this to the servants of the Prefectural Magistrate’s household later.”
What does that mean? The servants of the Prefectural Magistrate’s household?
Yun Shi looked confused, and Wei Qingwan was equally puzzled.
Was Wei Ruo’s outing today somehow related to the Prefectural Magistrate’s wife? But wasn’t the Prefectural Magistrate’s wife far away in the city?
At that moment, a two-horse carriage arrived at the gates of the Colonel’s Mansion. After it stopped, a well-dressed woman approached. Though her clothes were of high-quality materials, her attire was clearly that of a servant—an obvious indication that she was from a wealthy household.
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Seeing Yun Shi and the others, the two women stepped forward and saluted.
“Greetings to Madam Wei, Eldest Miss Wei, and Second Miss Wei.”
“And you are…?” Yun Shi found the maid vaguely familiar.
“We are servants from the Prefectural Magistrate’s household. Our mistress sent us here to pick up the Eldest Miss Wei.” the maid replied.
Madam Yuan sent someone to pick up Wei Ruo? Yun Shi was shocked and surprised.
Upon closer look, Yun Shi realized she had indeed seen this maid before—during the garden party—she was someone by Madam Yuan’s side!
While Yun Shi was still in shock, Wei Ruo responded to Madam Yuan’s personal maid, “Apologies, sister. My mother has forbidden me from constantly busying myself with farming matters, so I won’t be able to assist Madam anymore. Please return and convey this to her.”
Comments (2)
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Chronos58845/29/2025
Well, I am indeed vindictive. I can't wait to see them squirm.
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CautiousCat3/11/2026
See, that's what happens when you don't ask questions. If you sit there and assume, you'll only embarrass yourself when you open your mouth.