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Yun Shi was angered by Wei Ruo’s attitude and response. Her chest heaved with rising fury, and she was on the verge of lashing out, but at the last moment, she restrained herself.
Because Wei Mingting was right there, and he was still recovering from serious injuries, she did not dare to add fuel to the fire and make things worse. She feared that if the argument continued, it would upset her husband and aggravate his condition.
Wei Qingwan did not answer Wei Ruo’s words. Wei Ruo turned around, bowed respectfully toward Wei Mingting on the sickbed, and said, “I was reckless today and disturbed Father’s rest. If Father wishes to punish me, I am willing to accept it. But no matter how many times this happens or what punishment I receive, I will still seek justice for myself.”
Wei Mingting said, “I am not angry with you. Go back to your room and rest for now. When I recover a bit more, we will discuss this again.”
Wei Mingting did not blame Wei Ruo for her actions today and instead told her to return.
His attitude surprised everyone, especially Wei Qingwan. Their father had always been strict. Given Wei Qingruo’s loud and disrespectful behavior today, she should have been punished. Yet their father did not say a single harsh word to her.
“Your daughter takes her leave.” Wei Ruo bowed again, then turned and left without looking back.
After Wei Ruo left, Wei Mingting spoke to Wei Yichen, “Yichen, as the eldest brother, it is not wrong for you to discipline your younger siblings. But today, you struck Ruo’er without verifying the situation first—that was your mistake. There were so many witnesses in the residence. Had you asked a few questions, this error could have been avoided.”
“Your son knows he was wrong,” Wei Yichen admitted.
However, he still felt that the fault lay with him, not with Wanwan. Wanwan had taken that slap unfairly.
“I punish you to copy the family rules twenty times. Do you have any objections?” Wei Mingting asked.
“Your son has no objections,” Wei Yichen replied.
Wei Mingting then turned his gaze to Wei Qingwan. “The slap your sister gave you was indeed a bit heavy, but what she said also had some truth. You did not explain the matter clearly. You must pay more attention next time.”
Wei Qingwan could not believe that her father also thought she was at fault. That meant the slap she received was for nothing!
She trembled with grievance, her chest feeling as if it had been struck heavily several times by a hammer.
Biting her lip, she suppressed her emotions and replied, “Your daughter understands her mistake…”
“You may all withdraw now,” Wei Mingting said to his three children.
“Yes.”
Wei Yichen and Wei Qingwan took their leave. Wei Yilin looked at Wei Mingting for a moment, his expression conflicted, but in the end, he obediently left the room as well.
After they left, Yun Shi hurried forward. “Husband, are you feeling unwell?”
She was worried that Wei Ruo’s outburst had angered Wei Mingting and affected his recovery.
“I am fine. I am not made of paper. Such a small matter will not harm me,” Wei Mingting replied.
Having spent years on the battlefield, Wei Mingting’s temperament was naturally far stronger than that of a sheltered woman like Yun Shi. Although conflicts among his children were not trivial, they were not enough to truly provoke his anger.
Hearing Wei Mingting say this, Yun Shi let out a sigh of relief. Then she cautiously asked, “Husband, are you truly not angry with Ruo’er? The way she behaved just now…”
“She has a temperament somewhat similar to mine in my younger years—she cannot tolerate grievances, especially being wronged. Besides, it was indeed Yichen who was at fault first, so how can you blame her for being rash?” Wei Mingting replied.
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