Chapter 228 – The Ladies Are Passionate About Wei Ruo

And then Xu Yaogun went over to the Peach Blossom Forest with Wei Qingwan.

Yun for Wei Ruo refused Xu Yaogun’s behavior also did not evaluate what, for one thing, Wei Ruo’s nature has always been so, even her mother’s face she did not give, others needless to say; Secondly, Wei Ruo and Xu Yaogun are not familiar, do not want to play together is also very normal.

Not long after Xu Yaogun and the others left, Mrs. Tongzhi came over to speak to Yun.

Yun smiled and talked with her, and as they spoke the two of them mentioned their sons at the Anzhou Academy.

“I heard from my son, Feng Yuan, that Young Master Wei is very appreciated by Mr. Wei for his brilliant writing and outstanding talent.” Mrs. Tongzhi praised.

“Mister flatters me, my son Eichen’s learning is average, compared to the many dukes of the Prefecture, he still has a lot to learn.” Yun immediately replied modestly.

Lady Tongzhi continued, “Lady Wei is truly blessed, the firstborn son and the firstborn daughter are both so outstanding, this will certainly be a blessing to enjoy in the future!”

No one will not like to hear such compliments, Yun is no exception, listening to the heart of the heart, and then look to the side of the quiet Wei Ruo, the face of the smile is even more intense.

Now this scene is she did not expect before, always thought that this daughter behavior does not meet the norms of the great lady, into the capital city does not attract criticism is good, I did not expect to be able to get the praise of the ladies.

Mrs. Tongzhi was also looking at Wei Ruo, looking at Wei Ruo’s skilful and quiet appearance, with a gentle and kind look, she opened her mouth and said, “I heard that Miss Qing Ruo studied under Mr. Wang Caiwei, what books have you read recently?”

Mr. Wang Caiwei’s name is loud and clear in Liangzhe Road, and the women who studied under Mr. Wang Caiwei’s character and temperament are all a cut above the rest.

“Recently I have read a few poems and scriptures.” Wei Ruo replied.

“As expected of Mr. Wang, the books he reads are also different from those of the next family.” Mrs. Tongzhi laughed.

Poetry and classics belong to the Four Books and Five Classics, which are read by men, and are not read by women in general. Female teachers usually teach their female disciples to read the Women’s Precepts and the Women’s Discipline, and when they read the Analects of Confucius, they also select the parts suitable for women to read.

Immediately after that, Mrs. Tongzhi inquired, “Does Mr. Wang teach some other skills?”

“Learned some tea and incense making.” Wei Ruo replied.

“Really? Then I’ll have to meet it when I have the chance, Qingruo is so smart and studied under Mr. Wang, that craftsmanship must be extraordinary!” Mrs. Tongzhi had an expectant look on her face.

Wei Ruo laughed and said, “I’m not very good at my craft and I don’t dare to offer my clumsiness in front of Your Ladyship.”

Mrs. Tong Zhi said, “Don’t be modest, I have heard that several of the Yuan family’s young ladies who were your classmates have praised you for your greatness, your chaste nature, your mastery of learning, and that you are Mr. Wang’s very favorite student.”

Wei Ruoshang smiled a little, for such compliments, it was good to hear them and not take them too seriously.

Just then, Mrs. Kim came over as well.

The Jin family is a big family in Taizhou Prefecture, with an ancestor who was a tai shi, and nowadays there are people in the family who serve as officials in foreign countries.

“What is Mrs. Xu saying to Miss Wei? So happy, it tickles me to see it and I couldn’t help but come over to join in the fun.” Mrs. Jin was full of smiles.

“Didn’t say anything, just asked Miss Wei about some everyday things, I ah am envious that Mrs. Wei can have such a good daughter like Miss Wei, unlike my house Yaojun, who always makes me worry.” Mrs. Tong Zhi lamented.

Hearing this Yun’s busy saying, “Lady Tongzhi fallacious praise, Miss Yaojun is not in the least bit worse than my home Ruo’er, you guys don’t know my home Ruo’er disobedience is how much of a headache it is.”

This was true, Wei Ruo could testify that Yun did have quite a headache for her.

Mrs. Jin said, “Don’t be modest, Mrs. Wei, the public notice from the government office said that, and the certificate of commendation from the imperial court has also come down, Miss Wei is unique in the entire Taizhou Prefecture.”

Lady Tongzhi agreed, “Miss Qingruo has also previously received a reward from His Highness the Seventh, and most importantly has a loving heart, relieves the people, and is loved by the people.”

Mrs. Jin followed up with, “I just don’t know who’s family can be so lucky as to marry a virtuous daughter-in-law like Miss Wei.”

Yun smiled shyly, unable to hide the pride in her smile.

Yun could vaguely sense from within the two ladies’ enthusiasm for herself and her eldest daughter that her eldest daughter seemed to please them, and that the marriage was hardly something she had to worry about.

A few people were chatting when suddenly an ear-piercing scream came from the direction of the Peach Blossom Forest.

The hearts of the crowd lifted.

And then Xu Yaogun and the several young ladies who joined her ran out from inside the forest, looking panicked.

Lady Tongzhi hurriedly got up, “Yaojun, what is it, so flustered?”

“I …… I ……” Xu Yaojun, who had just been panicked, changed her color and became stammered.

When Xu Yaogun was like this, Mrs. Tongzhi became even more nervous: “You should speak quickly! Don’t scare my mother!”

“No …… nothing happened, just saw a snake and got scared.” Xu Yaogun defended.

“Snake?” Mrs. Tong Zhi was surprised, and then immediately ordered people to enter the peach blossom forest to check.

So many ladies and young ladies are here today, if there really are snakes, it would be bad if they hurt someone.

“Where’s Wanwan? Why hasn’t my Wanwan come out?” Yun came up and realized that there was no Wei Qingwan among the few girls who ran out, and couldn’t help but tense up.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Tong Zhi immediately asked her subordinates to hurry and find Wei Qing Wan.

Xu Yaogun hung her head down, looking a little vain.

While the others didn’t notice her reaction, Wei Ruo did, guessing that Xu Yaogun’s fright might not have come from the snake, but rather that she had joined forces with a few others to do something to Wei Qingwan, only to have something happen that they hadn’t expected, causing her to panic.

The so-called Peach Blossom Forest wasn’t too big, and the people who went in quickly came out and brought back Wei Qingwan.

Wei Qingwan looked like she had suffered some shock as well, her head hung low, her face was slightly white, her weak willow posture was a bit shaky, and she looked very compassionate.

“Wanwan.” Yun quickly stepped forward, nervously checking Wei Qingwan’s condition.

“Mother, I’m fine.” Wei Qingwan said.

“But you met a snake? Any bites?” Yun inquired again nervously.

“Snake ……” Wei Qingwan raised her head to look in Xu Yaogun’s direction.

Feeling the gaze she cast over, Xu Yaogun sheepishly averted her face.

“Not bitten.” Wei Qingwan replied.

“That’s good, that’s good.” Yun said evenly.

And then Mrs. Tongchi ordered a search around to find the scary snake.

At the same time, he apologized with the crowd, stating that he had not prepared properly enough for the snake to appear where they had landed and startle the crowd.

At this time, across the fence wall Xu Fengyuan, Wei Yi-chen and others heard the commotion and came, asking about the situation across the fence wall.

“Mother, what’s wrong? But what happened?” Xu Fengyuan nervously asked Mrs. Tongzhi.

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