The Lucky Heiress

Wei Ruo continued, “What Master Zhu seeks is inner wealth, but what the common people seek is merely to live. The emptiness of one’s inner world only arises when there is no material deprivation or severe illness or disaster. This might be why Master Zhu had such reflections after experiencing life and death, for this was a situation you had never faced before.

Zhu Zongyu looked at Wei Ruo, somewhat surprised and pleased. Her words seemed to have cleared the fog in his heart.

■■I didn’t expect Master Xu to have such insights at a young age.” Zhu Zongyu looked at Wei Ruo, a smile in his eyes.

-It’s not about age, it’s about experience. If you continue to understand the difficulties of survival, your thoughts might be different. Of course, it’s always a good thing to live in abundance, which many people can’t achieve. And your reflection after experiencing life and death could also be seen as an unexpected gain.” Wei Ruo explained to Zhu Zongyu.

Zhu Zongyu looked at the person in front of him, feeling something exceedingly special.

Despite being younger, his actions and thoughts evoked a sense of admiration

in him.

He never held such views towards anyone. Xu Heyou was the first.

At this time, the person who went to Zuixian Residence to deliver the letter came back, bringing the shopkeeper, Shen, with him.

Shopkeeper Shen, upon seeing Wei Ruo was taken aback at first because the Wei Ruo he had previously met had a big beard, whereas the one today did not.

However, this only lasted for a moment. Shopkeeper Shen quickly realized that the young Master must have been worried about appearing too young and lacking authority when discussing business matters, hence he intentionally disguised himself with a false beard.

He had previously thought that the young master looked a bit odd with so much beard at such a young age, and now it made sense.

After regaining his composure, Shen, the shopkeeper handed over the silver note of eight hundred taels that Fan Chengxu had entrusted him with: “Master Xu, this is what my Master asked me to hand over to you.

Wei Ruo took the silver note and appeared visibly surprised when he saw the amount.

An eight hundred taels of silver? Isn’t this too much?

Wei Ruo turned his head to look at Zhu Zongyu, whose face was wrapped in bandages, leaving only his eyes visible. And those eyes were unreadable at the moment.

“Are you very close to Master Fan?” Wei Ruo asked.

Otherwise, how could a simple letter exchange for so much silver?

“Our relationship is not deep. Master Fan’s act is most likely due to his trust in my credibility.” Zhu Zongyu explained.

Wei Ruo half believed it and continued to ask shopkeeper Shen, “Did your master say anything else?”

Shopkeeper Shen replied, “My master said, Master Xu can write down whatever medicinal materials he needs, and the master will instruct someone to purchase them.”

Wei Ruo may not have the means or connections to obtain those precious and rare medicinal materials, but Fan Chengxu should have them.

“Good, I’ll write it for you now.”

Wei Ruo called Manager Yu over, got some paper and pen, and then had

Manager Yu write as Wei Ruo dictated.

Wei Ruo’s handwriting was easily recognizable, so when dealing with outsiders in the guise of Xu Heyou, Wei Ruo would not personally write.

After writing, Wei Ruo checked the list once more before handing it to shopkeeper Shen.

Shopkeeper Shen carefully pocketed the list, and then politely asked Wei Ruo, “Does Master Xu have any other instructions?”

“No.”

“Then I’ll go back and report to my master.”

“Alright, thank you.” Wei Ruo replied.

After shopkeeper Shen left, Wei Ruo handed the silver note to Zhu Zongyu, “This is the money you borrowed, you should take it.

Zhu Zongyu did not accept, “This is for Master Xu’s medical expenses.” “Calculate the medical expenses with Manager Yu later. He’ll tell you how much silver is needed. Keep the rest of the money for now.”

After Wei Ruo finished speaking, he directly put the silver note into Zhu Zongyu’s hands.

Zhu Zongyu looked at the silver note in his hand, his gaze becoming a bit solemn, and a peculiar feeling arose within him.

At this moment, Xiumei came back with the melon tea she had made, holding a brown clay jar in her hand. “Master, the melon tea is ready. Try it and see if it’s good!”

“Okay, get a bowl and some warm water.” Wei Ruo said.

Then she looked at Zhu Zongyu, “You’ve done enough for today, sit down and have some melon tea.”

“Alright.” Zhu Zongyu agreed.

Then Wei Ruo made four bowls of dilute melon tea, one for herself, Xiumei, Manager Yu, and Zhu Zongyu.

The four of them sat together, enjoying the sunshine and the melon tea.

After they finished their tea, it was time for Wei Ruo to leave.

Zhu Zongyu watched Wei Ruo and her servant leave, keeping his gaze on them until their figures completely disappeared, before withdrawing his gaze and slowly returning to the room.

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By the time Wei Ruo returned home, it was nearing dinner time, and Wei Mingting had already returned.

Wei Ruo arrived at the dining hall just in time, Lady Yun saw Wei Ruo who had returned late, and her expression slightly darkened.

But because Wei Mingting was present, she did not comment or mention the conflict that happened during the day.

During dinner, Wei Ruo noticed Wei Mingting’s somber and tired expression, and his lack of appetite.

But she didn’t think much of it, attributing it to the trouble caused by the Japanese Pirates, and she didn’t specifically ask about it. She knew Wei Mingting was reluctant to share his public worries with his family. Even if she asked, it would have been in vain; furthermore, she couldn’t help with the Japanese Pirates case.

Wei Ruo didn’t want to ask, but Wei Qingwan did.

After dinner, Wei Qingwan asked, “Father, do you have something troubling you? Your appearance has me worried.”

Wei Qingwan’s face was full of worry, her eyes filled with concern.

“Don’t worry, Wanwan. I’m just a bit tired,” Wei Mingting replied.

“Father, you should take more rest. Your health is the most important thing, Wei Qingwan advised.

“Yes.” Wei Mingting answered.

Seeing the fatigue on her husband’s face, Lady Yun ended the day’s conversation early and asked everyone to return to their rooms.

Wei Ruo left tactfully, while Wei Qingwan seemed reluctant to leave and kept looking back. Her concerned gaze was as if she was reluctant to leave the exhausted Wei Mingting.

This scene filled Lady Yun’s eyes and her heart with disappointment for her older daughter once again.

“Wanwan is really considerate, she knows how to care for her parents,” Lady Yun mumbled.

Wei Mingting agreed, “Yes, Wanwan is a good child.

He added, “But just because Ruoruo didn’t speak doesn’t mean she doesn’t care about her parents. It’s just her personality.”

Lady Yun sighed inwardly, knowing that her elder daughter does not have such a personality. When arguing with her elders, she was able to speak well and make her points.

But Lady Yun didn’t speak her thoughts out loud, not wanting to trouble her husband with household matters. The disappearance of the Seventh Prince was already a big headache for him.

Lady Yun changed the topic and asked Wei Mingting, “Husband, has there been any news about the Seventh Prince?