A Blessed Daughter - Chapter 267

A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 267 – My second brother lives a secluded life and rarely goes out (1)

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Editor : Chu
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“Is there something else, Ruo Ruo?” Xie Ying asked.

“Some black charcoal.” Wei Ruo replied.

“Where did you get the black charcoal, Ruo Ruo? I asked my mother, and she said it’s been hard to buy charcoal this year because of the early cold.”

“I bought it earlier. It has indeed become more difficult these past few days. I remember I mentioned it to you before.”

“You did, but my mother thought it was still early. She was worried the charcoal might get damp if it was bought too soon, so when she wanted to buy more in the last few days, it was already too late.”

“No problem. I have plenty left, and quite a bit of silver charcoal too. If your family needs some, I can share,” Wei Ruo offered.

“That won’t be necessary,” Xie Jue cut in. “My father has already ordered a batch from the capital, and it will arrive via river transport in a few days. Our family won’t be short of charcoal. We just can’t provide any for the disaster victims.”

“Alright then,” Wei Ruo said, letting the matter drop.

After finishing their conversation, Wei Jinyi arrived on horseback, with a cart full of black charcoal trailing behind.

Seeing Wei Jinyi, Xie Ying asked curiously, “Ruo Ruo, who is this?”

“This is my second brother.” Wei Ruo answered.

“Your second brother? Why have I never seen him before?” Xie Ying wondered.

Upon hearing this, Xie Jue couldn’t help but comment, “Sister, isn’t it normal not to see other people’s brothers? It’d be strange if you had!”

What young ladies would meet with outside men frequently?

It was quite rare for a young woman to encounter any men outside her own family, and even now, this was an exceptional situation.

“You’re right. I really haven’t met many,” Xie Ying reflected seriously.

Xie Jue, looking over at Wei Jinyi, added, “But I’ve never seen this second brother of yours either.”

It wasn’t unusual for Xie Ying, but it was odd that Xie Jue had never encountered him.

Wei Mingting had been working in Xingshan County for some time, and Wei Jinyi appeared to be of a similar age to Xie Jue. Normally, they should have crossed paths at least once.

Xie Jue had seen Wei family’s eldest son, Wei Yichen, often enough, but had never met this second son.

Xie Jue examined Wei Jinyi with curiosity and a bit of careful examination.

Though he hadn’t met Wei Jinyi personally, he had heard rumors that he was a gloomy, introverted, and timid individual.

However, the person before him was a refined young man with clear eyes and graceful manners, showing no sign of gloom or timidity.

“My second brother lives a secluded life and rarely goes out, which is why Brother Xie hasn’t met him,” Wei Ruo explained on behalf of Wei Jinyi.

Wei Jinyi greeted Xie Jue, “Wei Jinyi greets Young Master Xie.”

Xie Jue immediately returned the greeting and asked, “I am Xie Jue. Where is Second Young Master Wei currently studying?”

It was common for young men from prominent families to either be practicing martial arts or pursuing their studies at this age. Judging by Wei Jinyi’s calm and refined demeanor, Xie Jue assumed that he must be focused on his studies.

“I am studying under Master Canglin*, but I haven’t attended any formal academies,” Wei Jinyi replied.

*Previously, I translated it to Master Tibetan Layman.

Xie Jue’s face showed surprise. “You’re the one who was personally selected by Master Canglin?”

Wei Jinyi subtly confirmed it.

This made Xie Jue examine Wei Jinyi once again. His initial careful examination was because Wei Jinyi didn’t match the rumors he had heard. But this second glance was prompted by learning that the reclusive Master Canglin, who hadn’t taken any students in years, had recently accepted a disciple, and it turned out to be the Second Young Master of the Wei family who had no presence.

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