A Blessed Daughter - Chapter 400

A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 400 – Wei Ruo was drunk (2)

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Editor : Chu
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Wei Ruo weighed the pixiu in her hand, estimating it to be over a pound heavy.

More than ten taels of gold had been used to craft this! Whether or not it actually attracted wealth, Wei Ruo didn’t know—but it would definitely attract thieves!

“Second Brother, where did you get so much gold?” Wei Ruo couldn’t help but ask.

“My birth mother left me some wealth,” Wei Jinyi replied.

Wei Ruo once again examined the finely crafted pixiu in her hand, then sighed. “Looks like Second Brother is actually the richest one in our family!”

Seeing how much Wei Ruo treasured the golden pixiu, Wei Jinyi’s gaze softened. “As long as you like it.”

As they spoke, Xiumei brought over the winter melon tea and the white tea that had been sent from Huzhou Prefecture the previous spring.

-white tea is the least processed tea, made from the young, unopen buds and leaves of the Camellia.

Both kinds of tea were brewed by Xiumei for Wei Jinyi—one sweet, the other bitter at first but turning sweet afterward.

Meanwhile, Wei Ruo and Xiumei continued drinking wine as usual.

At a time when most people were hiding indoors by the brazier, the four of them sat together in the courtyard, surrounded by the vast falling snow, with the bright moon overhead, wine boiling before them. They drank and chatted happily, full of laughter.

-brazier

Whether from too much joy or because she had relaxed too much, Wei Ruo became somewhat tipsy.

Her small palm-sized face was flushed, her eyes hazy, no longer as clear as usual.

Smiling, she looked at Wei Jinyi, her expression both mischievous and teasing, “Second Brother, you’re so good-looking. You are the most beautiful gentleman I’ve ever seen.”

Seeing this, everyone understood that Wei Ruo was drunk.

Xiumei spoke worriedly, “My lady has never been greedy for a drink. When happy, she will drink a little, but she’s never gotten drunk before. I don’t know why she’s had too much today.”

Wei Jinyi instructed Xiumei, “Help your lady back to her room, give her some hot water, and let her rest early.”

Xiumei nodded and was about to step forward to support Wei Ruo, but Wei Ruo dodged, “Meimei, don’t help me. I’m not drunk. I don’t want to sleep. I still want to drink.”

She pouted, muttering in dissatisfaction.

Since she refused to go, Xiumei dared not force her.

Wei Ruo walked over to Wei Jinyi, tugging at his sleeve and acting spoiled:
“Second Brother, I don’t want to go back. Stay and drink with me a little longer.”

Looking at her, Wei Jinyi found himself unable to say the words of refusal.

“Mm,” he agreed.

And so he sat down again with her.

While pouring herself more wine, Wei Ruo murmured, “Second Brother, it’s so lucky you came back today. If it had only been Meimei and me, I would have felt very lonely. Actually, I should not be afraid of loneliness. I should already be prepared for it…”

“But… but when it’s only me and Meimei, I still feel somewhat sad. Nanny, Uncle Xu, Brother Xiaoyong—they’re not by my side anymore. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to be with them like before, celebrating the holidays together.

I’m working very hard now to plan everything well. I think as long as I do it well enough, I can live a good life. But sometimes, I’m not sure if I really can. What I want to achieve might not turn out as I wish, because Heaven won’t let me have what I want so easily…”

When drunk, people often show their vulnerable side. Normally, Wei Ruo appeared confident and composed; whether facing problems or disputes with others, she never showed fragility.

Now, having drunk too much, in front of Wei Jinyi, she revealed her inner uncertainties, worries, and loneliness.

After speaking, Wei Ruo tried to stand up again, but her feet were unsteady and she fell toward Wei Jinyi.

He reached out to support her, but she directly collapsed into his arms, their bodies colliding firmly together.

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