The Lucky Heiress

Wei Ruo asked Wei Qingwan expressionlessly, “Didn’t you and Prince Qi confess love for each other as solid as gold? Why are you so happy to become the sixth prince’s concubine now? Do you not care about that love so much?”

“My dear sister, when have I confessed affection for Prince Qi? You shouldn’t harm my reputation by saying such things. The rumors outside are nothing but unfounded conjectures from ill-intentioned outsiders. As my sister, you shouldn’t impetuously believe these rumors. Even if there are disputes between us, it’s inappropriate to say such things.”

Wei Ruo tipped a smile: “Have you lied so much that you’ve started to believe your own lies?”

Wei Qingwan replied: “You’re wrong to say that. Everyone is saying that your engagement with the Xiu Family was cancelled. Do you suggest that I should follow in your footsteps and spread that around?”

Wei Ruo calmly replied: “You should just do what you think is best.” After saying this, she promptly walked away with Xiumei, leaving Wei Qingwan far behind, not giving her another chance to perform.

At that moment, Wei Qingwan, as she watched Wei Ruo’s rapidly receding figure, appeared indifferent.

Cuihe muttered: “Our mistress has returned home, but I am sure our eldest mistress is not happy about this. I could tell by the look on her face just now!”

“Let’s go back home and pay respects to our mother.” Wei Qingwan instructed Cuihe to escort her back home.

After Wei Qingwan met with Madam Yun, they exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Seeing Wei Qingwan’s lean physique, Madam Yun felt regretful. However, she felt a sense of comfort knowing that she could now bring Wei Qingwan back home openly.

Madam Yun, taking into consideration that Wei Qingwan was tired from her journey, gave her some simple instructions and allowed her to rest.

Upon exiting the Cangyun Garden, Wei Qingwan encountered Wei Mingyong at the entrance.

Judging by Wei Qingyong’s expression, it didn’t appear he had simply chanced upon her there. He seemed to have been waiting for her.

“Greetings, second uncle,” Wei Qingwan took the initiative to greet him, she was calm and courteous.

Wei Mingyong brimmed with delight: “There’s no need for formalities. You have really grown into a mature and graceful woman!”

Wei Mingyong had been living in the General Residence for some days now but this was his first encounter with Wei Qingwan. Until now, Wei Qingwan had been in the countryside, so they hadn’t had the chance to meet.

“Second Uncle, you flatter me,” Wei Qingwan said modestly, her head slightly bowed.

“Wanwan, you will formally be recognized as a queen by the imperial edict very soon. Your status will be dramatically elevated. You mustn’t forget about your second uncle.”

“Second Uncle, whether I’m alive or dead, I belong to the Wei family. My honor or dishonor is always linked to the Wei family. Regardless of who I marry, the Wei family will always be my support and refuge. How could I forget about caring for my elder family members?” Wei Qingwan replied.

The smile on Wei Mingyong’s face was magnified at her response.

“Wanwan, you spoke the absolute truth. We, as the Wei family, should work together towards the same objective. United we stand, divided we fall! Wanwan, you truly understand the world and you’re certainly a deserving daughter of our Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence.” Wei Mingyong couldn’t resist saying.

With that said, Wei Mingyong let out a sigh: “Your upbringing matters a lot. You were brought up in the Wei family, and you are intelligent and decent, well-mannered and knowledgeable. As for your sister, even though she has Wei family blood, none of her actions are characteristic of a maiden from a large and respectable family. All of her actions and words are crude and unrefined.”

“My sister just returned home not long ago and is still unfamiliar with some things. If she has any inappropriate words or actions, I hope that you would be understanding and not take it to heart,” Wei Qingwan consoled.

“Perhaps, she is not expected to be very understanding now. She might bring a small measure of honor to the Wei family with the skills she had learned in the countryside, that would be commendable already. I don’t expect her to achieve anything significant in the future,” Wei Mingyong remarked sentimentally.

Before saying anything further, Wei Mingyong glanced around and ensured that no one was nearby. He then whispered to Wei Qingwan: “Wanwan, the sixth prince will be ascending the throne in the future. Now that you can be his concubine, you have the chance to become the mother of the nation in the future. You need to seize this opportunity. If you need my help in any way, just let me know and I will support you wholeheartedly.”

Wei Mingyong could hardly contain his imagination about the bright future.

If the Wei family could produce a daughter who became the mother of the nation, what would they possibly have to worry about their future for?

When that time comes, not to mention restoring the glory and status of their ancestors when they first gained the Loyal and Righteous Duke’s title, they might even be compared to Duke Xiu of the past!

“Second uncle, I understand your intentions for me, but you cannot discuss these matters elsewhere,” Wei Qingwan warned.

“Rest assured, I was just chatting with you. I wouldn’t dare mention it elsewhere,” Wei Mingyong hurriedly assured her.

“That’s good. Some things are premature to say at the moment. It’s not too late to have these discussions in the future,” remarked Wei Qingwan.

Wei Mingyong nodded in agreement: “Wanwan, you are indeed very wise.”

“Second uncle, I am feeling a bit tired today,” Wei Qingwan confessed.

“Look at me, I was so carried away and forgot that you might be tired from your journey back from the manor. You should go and have a good rest,” Wei Mingyong hurriedly replied.

“Then I will take my leave, uncle.”

Wei Qingwan respectfully departed and returned to the Wangmei Garden.

The last time she returned was due to Wei Jinyi’s death, but she stayed only for a few days.

At that time, the maids in Wangmei Garden were all transferred elsewhere, and only Cuihe was left to look after her.

Today when she came back, not only were the original servants all brought back, but Madam Yun had even sent an extra personal maid to assist her with the preparation for the upcoming marriage.

Upon entering the room, she saw that everything had been tidied up and all the bedding had been replaced with new ones.

The decree was issued in the morning, and by evening everything was tidied up; the servants in the house were really efficient.

Seeing this, Wei Qingwan couldn’t help but smile: “They are indeed like grass on the top of a wall.”

Upon entering the room, Qingwan instructed Cuihe to close the door, and then she began to undress, revealing her scarred back.

Cuihe expertly approached to help Wei Qingwan apply the ointment.

After applying it, Wei Qingwan looked at her unchanged back through the mirror and felt annoyed: “This ointment is really useless.”

Having received the decree of marriage, she had already returned to the general’s house. Everything was going smoothly, except for the scar on her back which was her primary concern.

When she gets married next year, her back cannot remain in this state!

“My Lady, don’t worry, this ointment is just for temporary use. We will know the whereabouts of Divine Doctor Xu soon. Once we receive his ointment, the scars on your back will heal,” assured Cuihe.

“When can that old woman from Stone Village come?” Wei Qingwan asked.