Chapter 408: Only the eldest young lady’s room has charcoal burning (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 408: Only the eldest young lady’s room has charcoal burning (2)
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Two days later, heavy snow blocked the roads, and the Wei family’s charcoal delivery still hadn’t arrived.
Not only the servants but even the masters’ rooms had run out of charcoal.
Without charcoal for heating, Wei Qingwan’s room was as cold as an ice cellar—colder inside than it was outside.
During the day she could still move around to keep warm, but at night, even falling asleep was hard. The quilt over her body felt like an iron slab—hard, cold, and damp.
“How can I possibly sleep like this?” Wei Qingwan lay down but soon got back up again.
“Miss, don’t worry. If we’re lucky, the charcoal will arrive first thing tomorrow morning. Right now the madams and young masters of the household are all in the same situation. Everyone just has to endure it,” Cuihe comforted her.
“They said the same thing yesterday, yet today nothing came either, did it?” Wei Qingwan’s tone carried frustration.
“Well…” Cuihe didn’t know how to comfort her further.
“What about Wei Qingruo’s side?” Wei Qingwan asked.
“The young lady’s place… seems unaffected. I heard from the maid who delivered her meal that her room is quite warm.”
Because of the snow, Yun Shi had the main kitchen prepare the meals and send them to each courtyard.
It was precisely this that allowed the household servants to notice the difference—unlike elsewhere in the residence where charcoal was running out, the eldest young lady’s quarters seemed to lack nothing at all.
“Why is that?” Wei Qingwan was astonished.
“This servant doesn’t know. Perhaps the eldest young lady purchased it with money from her private treasury. After all, the eldest young lady’s private funds…” Cuihe trailed off.
Everyone in the Colonel’s Residence knew that Wei Ruo was wealthy.
“These days, even if you have money, you can’t get charcoal, right?” Wei Qingwan asked again.
“This servant doesn’t know. Maybe the eldest young lady has special channels. The eldest young lady does know quite a few people in the city now!” Cuihe replied.
Even back when she only knew Lady Yuan, Wei Ruo already enjoyed more privileges than the others in the residence. Now, because of a single loquat syrup, she had made countless powerful acquaintances in the city. It was entirely possible that her connections outnumbered those of everyone else in the household.
Hearing this, Wei Qingwan grew resentful. After a moment’s thought she said to Cuihe, “Go and call your mother.”
Cuihe nodded, then went to fetch Mo mo Li.
Wei Qingwan didn’t say much; she simply repeated to Mo mo Li everything Cuihe had just told her.
When Mo mo Li heard it, she immediately understood. “This isn’t right. If the eldest young lady has a source for charcoal, how can she keep it all to herself and let the rest of the household freeze? Never mind the others—what about the madam? How can she ignore her own mother’s comfort, even at the risk of her life?”
Wei Qingwan said, “Maybe we misunderstood my sister. Maybe things aren’t what we think.”
Mo mo Li snorted. “Don’t talk about ‘misunderstandings’—find out the truth first. Even if there is some small misunderstanding, her behavior is still outrageous. Wait here, I’ll go tell the madam right now.”
Mo mo Li left at once, not giving Wei Qingwan a chance to stop her. By the time Wei Qingwan called out to her, she had already left the room.
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“Are you telling the truth?” Yun Shi frowned.
“How could this old servant lie? If it’s false, it will be exposed in a moment,” Mo mo Li replied.
“If I find out you lied and falsely accused the eldest young lady, it won’t be as simple as sending you to Zhuangzi for three months! You will be kicked out of the residence and your old bones will die out in the freezing cold!” Yun Shi said severely.
-charcoal
Not only the servants but even the masters’ rooms had run out of charcoal.
Without charcoal for heating, Wei Qingwan’s room was as cold as an ice cellar—colder inside than it was outside.
During the day she could still move around to keep warm, but at night, even falling asleep was hard. The quilt over her body felt like an iron slab—hard, cold, and damp.
“How can I possibly sleep like this?” Wei Qingwan lay down but soon got back up again.
“Miss, don’t worry. If we’re lucky, the charcoal will arrive first thing tomorrow morning. Right now the madams and young masters of the household are all in the same situation. Everyone just has to endure it,” Cuihe comforted her.
“They said the same thing yesterday, yet today nothing came either, did it?” Wei Qingwan’s tone carried frustration.
“Well…” Cuihe didn’t know how to comfort her further.
“What about Wei Qingruo’s side?” Wei Qingwan asked.
“The young lady’s place… seems unaffected. I heard from the maid who delivered her meal that her room is quite warm.”
Because of the snow, Yun Shi had the main kitchen prepare the meals and send them to each courtyard.
It was precisely this that allowed the household servants to notice the difference—unlike elsewhere in the residence where charcoal was running out, the eldest young lady’s quarters seemed to lack nothing at all.
“Why is that?” Wei Qingwan was astonished.
“This servant doesn’t know. Perhaps the eldest young lady purchased it with money from her private treasury. After all, the eldest young lady’s private funds…” Cuihe trailed off.
Everyone in the Colonel’s Residence knew that Wei Ruo was wealthy.
“These days, even if you have money, you can’t get charcoal, right?” Wei Qingwan asked again.
“This servant doesn’t know. Maybe the eldest young lady has special channels. The eldest young lady does know quite a few people in the city now!” Cuihe replied.
Even back when she only knew Lady Yuan, Wei Ruo already enjoyed more privileges than the others in the residence. Now, because of a single loquat syrup, she had made countless powerful acquaintances in the city. It was entirely possible that her connections outnumbered those of everyone else in the household.
Hearing this, Wei Qingwan grew resentful. After a moment’s thought she said to Cuihe, “Go and call your mother.”
Cuihe nodded, then went to fetch Mo mo Li.
Wei Qingwan didn’t say much; she simply repeated to Mo mo Li everything Cuihe had just told her.
When Mo mo Li heard it, she immediately understood. “This isn’t right. If the eldest young lady has a source for charcoal, how can she keep it all to herself and let the rest of the household freeze? Never mind the others—what about the madam? How can she ignore her own mother’s comfort, even at the risk of her life?”
Wei Qingwan said, “Maybe we misunderstood my sister. Maybe things aren’t what we think.”
Mo mo Li snorted. “Don’t talk about ‘misunderstandings’—find out the truth first. Even if there is some small misunderstanding, her behavior is still outrageous. Wait here, I’ll go tell the madam right now.”
Mo mo Li left at once, not giving Wei Qingwan a chance to stop her. By the time Wei Qingwan called out to her, she had already left the room.
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“Are you telling the truth?” Yun Shi frowned.
“How could this old servant lie? If it’s false, it will be exposed in a moment,” Mo mo Li replied.
“If I find out you lied and falsely accused the eldest young lady, it won’t be as simple as sending you to Zhuangzi for three months! You will be kicked out of the residence and your old bones will die out in the freezing cold!” Yun Shi said severely.
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