Chapter 264 – Then let’s go together.

Because today was the first day of the year, the academy gave the scholars a day off. And Wei Mingting was still resting at home because his injuries were still not fully healed.

Now that Yun had begun the rule of different seats for men and women, the evening meal was divided into two tables with a screen between them.

After the evening meal, everyone sat down together to drink tea and chat, the women can only talk to the men at home.

Wei Qingwan first inquired about Wei Yichen’s situation in the academy in the past few days, caring a bit. And then she spoke with Wei Mingting about the invitation she received from the Xu family to watch the dragon boat today.

“Father, Miss Yaojun invited me to watch the dragon boat race on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.”

“Well, it’s a good thing that Wanwan is being more careful on her own.” Wei Mingting nodded.

“I’m going to be there on that day, so I’ll send Wanwan over then.” Wei Yi Chen said.

“Is big brother going too?” Wei Qingwan wore a happy face.

“Well, I’ve already made an appointment with Brother Feng Yuan and the others, and every year, An Zhou Academy selects some students to form a team to participate in the Dragon Boat Race.” Wei Yi Chen explained.

“Then won’t Big Brother participate?” Wei Yi Lin hurriedly inquired at his words.

Wei Yi Chen laughed, “I’m not good at this.”

Wei Yi-chen is good at literature and not good at martial arts, and rowing a dragon boat is a very physically demanding thing, is Wei Yi-chen naturally did not participate.

Said Wei Yi Chen, “Brother Feng Yuan is attending instead, he is skilled in both literature and martial arts, so we can see how he performs on that day.”

Wei Yi Lin said somewhat sullenly, “Our martial arts school has also formed a team, and I wanted to participate, but master said that I was too young, and that it would be a few years before it was my turn, and that nowadays only those older brothers are allowed to participate.”

Saying this, Wei Yi Lin inquired of Wei Ming Ting, “Father, can I go watch that day?”

It was a bit of a letdown not being able to attend, but it would have been nice to see it in person.

“Yes, you will travel with me on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.” Wei Mingting said.

“Yes!” An excited expression immediately appeared on Wei Yi Lin’s little face.

Immediately afterward, Wei Yi Lin’s gaze fell on Wei Ruo, “What about big sister? Is big sister going along?”

Wei Ruo intentionally did not interrupt, quietly sipping tea on the sidelines, but did not want to be named by Wei Yi Lin.

Yun said, “Your big sister can’t go out with you and your father, she can only go with mother if she wants to.”

Wei Ruo are fourteen years old, since the father can not be taken out alone to play, out of order.

“Like this ah …… Then big sister and mother go together?” Wei Yi Lin asked again.

“No need, today the same governor sent a post, Miss Xu family also invited your big sister to go together.” Yun replied.

The post was sent by the Xu family directly to the school captain’s residence, so it could not be hidden from Yun.

Upon hearing this, Wei Qingwan’s face slightly stagnated, then she looked at Wei Ruo and said with a light smile, “So sister is also going along, that’s really great.”

Wei Ruo replied nonchalantly, “Actually, I’m going to push back this invitation, I’m not familiar with Miss Xu and I don’t really like to join in the fun.”

Upon hearing this, Yun busily said: ”You can’t push it, Mrs. Xu mentioned this to me a few days ago, and my mother has already promised it for you.”

Immediately after that, Yun added, “Ruo-er, getting involved with other young ladies in the city will do you more good than harm.” ….

Wei Ruo’s face was a bit dark, Yun even agreed for her in front of Mrs. Tong Zhi without asking her opinion.

Noticing that Wei Ruo’s face did not look right, Yun was a bit embarrassed and vain.

The others also noticed this point, Wei Qingwan quickly said: ”Sister, Mrs. Tongzhi likes you very much, so she really wants you to go along to watch the dragon boat races, so go along and don’t let down Mrs. Tongzhi’s good intentions.”

Wei Ruo glanced at Wei Qingwan, then didn’t pay any attention.

Because Wei Ruo knew that Wei Qingwan’s opening at this moment was mostly to show that she was a good and caring daughter, and at this moment, if she argued more with Wei Qingwan, she might in turn give Wei Qingwan a chance to be innocent and aggrieved.

Add to this the fact that she had just slapped her in the face a few days before, and that another argument now would

Letting the rest of the Wei family suspect that she was targeting her in turn put her at her own disadvantage.

Seeing that Wei Ruo didn’t retort, Wei Qingwan pursed her lips and couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.

Her heart does not want Wei Qingruo Dragon Boat Festival that day to watch the race of dragon boats, the last time together trekking experience is still fresh in the mind ……

If Wei Qing if at this moment to start an argument with her, maybe ……

Wei Ruo half a day did not speak, Yun’s somewhat impatient: “Ruo child, you back to the house time is not long, some people and the ways of the world you still do not know, you and believe that, mother for you to be sure to be for your own good.”

“I know.” Although Wei Ruo was dissatisfied with Yun’s behavior, he was also measured.

Yun was the mother, and there were some things she just could do for her daughter.

When Wei Ruo was relieved, not only was Yun relieved, Wei Yi Chen and Wei Yi Lin were both relieved as well, the brothers were worried that Wei Ruo’s temper would come up and start a conflict with her mother again, which was the last thing they wanted to see.

###

May 5th.

Early in the morning, Xiu Mei got up to help Wei Ruo dress up, because in a while they were going out to watch the dragon boat race.

“Comb my hair in the most common bun, and choose an old dress I’ve worn, something old and plain.” Wei Ruo instructed Xiu Mei. Wei Ruo instructed Xiu Mei.

“Why? Miss, you have several new dresses in your closet. I’ve also recently learned some of the popular hair buns amongst the young girls in the city.” Xiu Mei said.

“Miss, I don’t need to look good today. I’m not going to compete with them. I’m not going to compete with them. It’s not like I’m going to benefit from being the center of attention. If there is a reward for being the best of the best, then I can consider dressing up.” Wei Ruo replied.

How about being prettier than the other ladies from the same family? How about being complimented on her good looks? It’s not like she’s going to gain half a dollar or two in silver.

“Miss has a point, then I’ll make it plainer and browner makeup for Miss!” Xiu Mei said.

“Well, my good Mei-mei understands me!”

After some dressing up, Wei Ruo didn’t look any different from normal days, and even looked worse than normal days.

When they came to the door, two carriages had been waiting for a long time.

Wei Qingwan, who came out at about the same time, froze slightly after seeing Wei Ruo’s costume before hanging her head.

Wei Ruo’s eyes also swept over Wei Qingwan, Wei Qingwan wore the new clothes made at the end of last year, goose-yellow 襦skirt, with regimental flowers pricked on it, lining her skin extraordinarily delicate, her body exquisite, bright and beautiful; hair bun is the most prevalent nowadays, complementing her delicate face, looking like a lotus flower to attract people’s love.

In such a comparison, Wei Ruo’s costume was already more than mediocre, even a bit crude.

Yun’s brows also frowned slightly when she saw the duo’s attire, and her gaze lingered on Wei Ruo’s body for a while, wanting to speak.

Chinese whitefly (Ericerus pela)