A Blessed Daughter - Chapter 288

A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 288 – It’s a misunderstanding (2)

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“It’s wonderful that the prescription is effective,” Wei Ruo replied. “You can continue using it for another two months, after which I’ll prepare a new prescription for you. The new one will last three months, and by then, you should be fully recovered. Once you’re healed, there’s no need to continue with it—too much vitality can also be harmful to the body.”

“Benefactor, with your help, I don’t even know how to properly express my gratitude,” Madam Yuan said, her tone filled with both joy and sincerity.

“Madam, please don’t call me a benefactor; just use my name,” Wei Ruo said, slightly uncomfortable with the title.

“In that case, I’ll call you Sister Ruo’er from now on,” Madam Yuan said after some thought.

Wei Ruo nodded.

Madam Yuan then picked up the teapot and poured Wei Ruo a cup of tea. “Since arriving in Xingshan County, I’ve heard your name mentioned several times. You organized the land clearing in the south  of the city and contributed to disaster relief efforts, earning the people’s deep admiration.”

Hearing this, Madam Yuan’s fondness for Wei Ruo grew even more.

“But it’s such a pity,” Madam Yuan sighed. “If only you were a man. With a reputation like this, your future official career would be promising.”

Wei Ruo smiled faintly. She was well aware of how much harder it was for women in this world.

If she were a man, even without passing the imperial exams, she could openly pursue her career. She could even enjoy some measure of freedom and success as a merchant, despite the profession’s lower social status.

“I’ve heard about the situation in the south of the city,” Madam Yuan said, shifting the topic.

“Does Madam know the details?” Wei Ruo asked.

Madam Yuan shook her head. “I’m not quite sure about the reasons behind it, but we can think positively. If it’s not convenient to reward you for your achievements due to your status as a member of your clan*, then you will have your grace when you get married in the future. If someone intentionally downplayed your contributions, it’s possible this might be corrected later.”

*An unmarried woman within a clan tasked with preserving family traditions or serving particular roles in familial rites. 

Madam Yuan’s words carried a tone of comfort. She didn’t want Wei Ruo to feel disappointed or disheartened over this matter, especially considering the gratitude she felt towards her.

Wei Ruo, however, didn’t dwell on it. “I don’t plan to think too much about it. Overthinking and obsessing about it would only drain my energy and waste my time. Since I lack the power to influence the outcome, I’ll simply put it out of my mind for now.”

Madam Yuan praised her. “It’s for the best that you can think this way, Sister Ruo’er.”

Wei Ruo changed the topic. “Madam, let’s discuss the main matter at hand. Isn’t Madam here about grain for the people of the prefectural city?”

“Indeed,” Madam Yuan replied. “But you only need to provide me with suggestions. I’ll have my people handle the preparations so you don’t exhaust yourself. I owe you so much already; if I continue to burden you, I’d be committing a grave sin.”

“Very well.” Wei Ruo didn’t want to be polite to Mrs. Yuan about this matter. She had her own things to do, and when she went to the capital, she had to go back to the Colonel’s Mansion, which was really exhausting.

The two spent half the day at Yahe Mountain Residence, enjoying a lively and productive conversation. Wei Ruo provided Madam Yuan with several practical suggestions, while Madam Yuan promised to support Wei Ruo’s future endeavors in the prefectural city.

Afterward, Madam Yuan sent her maidservant, Qingyi, to escort Wei Ruo back to the Colonel’s Mansion.

Upon her return, Wei Ruo was immediately approached by someone Yun Shi had sent to wait for her, requesting her presence at Cangyun Garden.

Wei Ruo smiled faintly and followed them.

At Cangyun Garden, Yun Shi had been anxiously waiting to question Wei Ruo.

The moment Wei Ruo entered, Yun Shi asked, “Ruo’er, have you been in contact with Madam Yuan all along?”

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