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“Let’s stop organizing for now, come with me to the estate,” Wei Ruo said.
After all, none of the large boxes transported by carriage contained valuable items—Wei Ruo had already stored the valuable things in her space.
So not tidying up for now and just letting them pile up in the courtyard didn’t concern her much.
“Miss, is it okay for us to go out like this? Now that we’re in the prefectural city, won’t moving around be more inconvenient than before?” Xiumei asked worriedly.
“It’s fine. I’ll say I’m going to see Madam Yuan. Didn’t I say that Teacher Wang would be teaching at Madam Yuan’s place later on? It’s perfectly reasonable to go out for the sake of studying. After visiting the estate, I really do need to go see Madam Yuan.”
Later, when Wei Ruo left the house, she was stopped by the servants at the gate. Following protocol, she went to Yun Shi and explained the reason. Yun Shi didn’t think too much of it and agreed to let her go out, only reminding Wei Ruo that the prefectural city was not like the county—she needed to be extra cautious. When going to crowded places, she must wear a veil and hat, keep her distance from strangers, and must not speak with unfamiliar men.
After Wei Ruo agreed, Yun Shi allowed her to leave.
After arriving at the estate, she inspected the condition of the 1,000 mu of good farmland where wheat had already been planted. Then she followed up with Steward Yu on the progress of improving the newly purchased land and the working conditions of the newly hired laborers.
Indeed, there were occasional disturbances, but they were all minor disputes and frictions that were resolved quickly, not even requiring Steward Yu’s involvement.
In the current times, being able to have enough to eat and see a future in life was already the best option for them. Most people were full of gratitude and wouldn’t try to cut corners or shirk their duties.
After that, Wei Ruo went to the Prefectural Magistrate’s residence. The guards at the gate already recognized her, and as soon as they saw it was her, they immediately went to report. Then Madam Yuan’s personal maid, Qingyi, came in person to the entrance to welcome Wei Ruo.
Upon meeting again, Madam Yuan’s face was full of joy: “You little girls are truly blessed. When you left last time, I was still thinking about when I’d see you next—who knew it would be so soon? In just ten days, you’ve already moved to the prefectural city!”
Wei Ruo hadn’t expected things to move so quickly either. If it weren’t for the urgency of the anti-Japanese matter and the court requiring her father to assume his post quickly, they wouldn’t have moved in such a rush.
Madam Yuan continued: “It’s all for the best. Now that you’ve come to the prefectural city, Sheng’er and I will be able to see you often. My health—I can’t trust anyone else to look after me. Only with you watching over me do I feel at ease!”
Madam Yuan’s energy and spirit were much better than when she had first reunited with Wei Ruo, all thanks to the prescription Wei Ruo had given her.
Wei Ruo then confessed to Madam Yuan about the matter with Teacher Wang Caiwei.
“Forgive me, Madam Yuan. At the time I was still in Xingshan County, and took it upon myself—without your permission—to use your name,” Wei Ruo apologized.
“I was wondering what the matter was—it’s just using my name a little, nothing serious. Is it worth an apology?” Madam Yuan said with a smile. “Didn’t I already tell you when I let you stay in Tianqin Garden? If you need anything, just come to me. If something like this happens again, go ahead and use my name without worry.”
Madam Yuan trusted Wei Ruo’s sense of propriety, knowing she wouldn’t go about flaunting her name or doing anything out of line.
For matters of convenience like this, it was really no big deal—she could use the name however she liked.
Moreover, even if Wei Ruo had used her name to act a bit arrogantly in Taizhou Prefecture, it would’ve still been nothing serious. She was the dignified Lady Jingmin—what of it if her life-saving benefactor used her name to show a bit of power?
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