Chapter 455: The ladies showed great warmth toward Wei Ruo (1)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 455: The ladies showed great warmth toward Wei Ruo (1)
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After that, Xu Yaojun went off with Wei Qingwan toward the peach blossom grove.
Yun Shi did not comment on Wei Ruo’s refusal of Xu Yaojun. For one thing, Wei Ruo had always been like this. She didn’t even spare the courtesy for her own mother, let alone anyone else. For another, Wei Ruo was not familiar with Xu Yaojun in the first place, so it was perfectly normal that she did not wish to go strolling together.
Not long after Xu Yaojun and the others left, the Assistant Magistrate’s wife came over to chat with Yun Shi.
Yun Shi smiled and conversed with her, and in the course of their conversation, they brought up their sons who studied at Anzhou Academy.
“I heard from my son Fengyuan that Young Master Wei has exceptional literary talent and outstanding learning, and is highly regarded by the instructors,” the Assistant Magistrate’s wife praised.
“You flatter him,” Yun Shi replied modestly at once. “My son Yichen’s learning is only average. Compared with the many young gentlemen in the prefectural city, he still has much to learn.”
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife continued, “Madam Wei is truly blessed. Both your eldest son and eldest daughter are so outstanding—you’re sure to enjoy endless good fortune in the future!”
No one disliked hearing such praise, and Yun Shi was no exception. Her heart warmed at the words, and when she looked at the quiet Wei Ruo beside her, the smile on her face deepened.
This scene was something she had never expected. She had always thought that this daughter of hers did not quite fit the mold of a proper young lady, and that it would already be good enough if she did not invite criticism after entering the prefectural city. Yet who would have thought that she would instead earn praise from so many ladies?
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife was also looking at Wei Ruo. Seeing her gentle and composed demeanor, with a warm and kindly expression, she spoke, “I’ve heard that Miss Qingruo studies under Teacher Wang Caiwei. What books have you been reading lately?”
Teacher Wang Caiwei’s name was well known throughout the Liangzhe Region, and women who studied under her were considered to surpass others in both conduct and bearing.
“I’ve recently been reading a few pieces from the Book of Songs,” Wei Ruo replied.
“As expected of Teacher Wang—the books she teaches are different from those of other households,” the Assistant Magistrate’s wife said with a smile.
The Book of Songs was part of the Confucian classics typically studied by men. Generally, women did not read such texts; female instructors usually taught their students works like Admonitions for Women or Lessons for Women, and even when they taught the Analects, they selected only passages deemed suitable for women.
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife then asked, “Has Teacher Wang taught you any other skills?”
“I’ve learned a bit of tea preparation and incense making,” Wei Ruo answered.
“Really? Then I must see it for myself when I get the chance. Qingruo is so clever, and having studied under Teacher Wang, her skills must be exceptional.” The Assistant Magistrate’s wife looked genuinely eager.
Wei Ruo smiled and replied modestly, “My skills are still lacking. I wouldn’t dare embarrass myself before Madam.”
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife laughed. “Don’t be so humble. I’ve heard that several young ladies from the Yuan family—your fellow students—have praised you highly, saying you are both intelligent and graceful, accomplished in your studies, and one of Teacher Wang’s favored disciples.”
Wei Ruo gave a faint smile. She took such praise lightly and did not place too much weight on it.
Just then, Madam Jin approached.
The Jin family was a prominent aristocratic clan in Taizhou Prefecture. Their ancestor had once served as Grand Tutor, and even now members of the family held official posts in other regions.
“What are you chatting about with Miss Wei, Madam Xu?” Madam Jin said with a bright smile. “You look so pleased that I couldn’t help coming over to join the fun.”
-peach blossom grove
Yun Shi did not comment on Wei Ruo’s refusal of Xu Yaojun. For one thing, Wei Ruo had always been like this. She didn’t even spare the courtesy for her own mother, let alone anyone else. For another, Wei Ruo was not familiar with Xu Yaojun in the first place, so it was perfectly normal that she did not wish to go strolling together.
Not long after Xu Yaojun and the others left, the Assistant Magistrate’s wife came over to chat with Yun Shi.
Yun Shi smiled and conversed with her, and in the course of their conversation, they brought up their sons who studied at Anzhou Academy.
“I heard from my son Fengyuan that Young Master Wei has exceptional literary talent and outstanding learning, and is highly regarded by the instructors,” the Assistant Magistrate’s wife praised.
“You flatter him,” Yun Shi replied modestly at once. “My son Yichen’s learning is only average. Compared with the many young gentlemen in the prefectural city, he still has much to learn.”
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife continued, “Madam Wei is truly blessed. Both your eldest son and eldest daughter are so outstanding—you’re sure to enjoy endless good fortune in the future!”
No one disliked hearing such praise, and Yun Shi was no exception. Her heart warmed at the words, and when she looked at the quiet Wei Ruo beside her, the smile on her face deepened.
This scene was something she had never expected. She had always thought that this daughter of hers did not quite fit the mold of a proper young lady, and that it would already be good enough if she did not invite criticism after entering the prefectural city. Yet who would have thought that she would instead earn praise from so many ladies?
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife was also looking at Wei Ruo. Seeing her gentle and composed demeanor, with a warm and kindly expression, she spoke, “I’ve heard that Miss Qingruo studies under Teacher Wang Caiwei. What books have you been reading lately?”
Teacher Wang Caiwei’s name was well known throughout the Liangzhe Region, and women who studied under her were considered to surpass others in both conduct and bearing.
“I’ve recently been reading a few pieces from the Book of Songs,” Wei Ruo replied.
“As expected of Teacher Wang—the books she teaches are different from those of other households,” the Assistant Magistrate’s wife said with a smile.
The Book of Songs was part of the Confucian classics typically studied by men. Generally, women did not read such texts; female instructors usually taught their students works like Admonitions for Women or Lessons for Women, and even when they taught the Analects, they selected only passages deemed suitable for women.
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife then asked, “Has Teacher Wang taught you any other skills?”
“I’ve learned a bit of tea preparation and incense making,” Wei Ruo answered.
-tea preparation
-incense making
“Really? Then I must see it for myself when I get the chance. Qingruo is so clever, and having studied under Teacher Wang, her skills must be exceptional.” The Assistant Magistrate’s wife looked genuinely eager.
Wei Ruo smiled and replied modestly, “My skills are still lacking. I wouldn’t dare embarrass myself before Madam.”
The Assistant Magistrate’s wife laughed. “Don’t be so humble. I’ve heard that several young ladies from the Yuan family—your fellow students—have praised you highly, saying you are both intelligent and graceful, accomplished in your studies, and one of Teacher Wang’s favored disciples.”
Wei Ruo gave a faint smile. She took such praise lightly and did not place too much weight on it.
Just then, Madam Jin approached.
The Jin family was a prominent aristocratic clan in Taizhou Prefecture. Their ancestor had once served as Grand Tutor, and even now members of the family held official posts in other regions.
“What are you chatting about with Miss Wei, Madam Xu?” Madam Jin said with a bright smile. “You look so pleased that I couldn’t help coming over to join the fun.”
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