A Blessed Daughter - Chapter 411

A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 411 – Madam Yuan has a favor to ask (1)

Translator : Virichime
Editor : Chu
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Wei Qingwan shook her head. “Forget it, I’ve never been good at these things anyway. Today, I just happened to notice something odd about Wei Qingruo and thought to discuss it with you, Mo mo. I didn’t really expect it to be of much use.”

Mo mo Li sighed. “Miss, don’t be too troubled. Even if we can’t win against Wei Qingruo for now, she’s so arrogant and domineering— anyone who goes too far always ends up paying the price. Sooner or later, she’ll suffer for it.”

Wei Qingwan lowered her gaze, helpless. She still offered Mo mo Li a bit of comfort, “You’ve worked hard, Mo mo. Today you even had to make the trip and suffer Mother’s scolding.”

“It’s nothing, this old servant only did what should be done. The truth is, Wei Qingruo kept the coal all to herself—she only cared about staying warm while the rest of the family froze. I stood upright and wasn’t afraid of being blamed, but she managed to talk her way out of it with that slick tongue of hers. Whenever trouble comes, she just pushes Madam Yuan out as her shield—making it seem like knowing Madam Yuan makes her so extraordinary!” Mo mo Li said indignantly.

“That’s still her ability. She can sweet-talk such a noblewoman as Madam Yuan into being pleased with just a few words. I don’t have that skill. In the end, it’s my own uselessness. Forget it, let’s not talk about this anymore. You may go, Mo mo.” Wei Qingwan said.

She waved her hand, dismissing Mo mo Li.

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By coincidence, just as Wei Ruo had managed to use Madam Yuan as an excuse to send Yun Shi away, Madam Yuan sent her personal maid Qingyi to invite Wei Ruo to the Prefectural Magistrate’s Residence, saying there was something she wished to discuss.

Wei Ruo asked no questions, but immediately changed her clothes and took Xiumei with her onto the carriage.

After two days, the snow piled along the main streets of the city had already been cleared, so carriages could pass again.

The shops and homes along the road bore some hints of New Year’s festivity, decorated with bright red ornaments of celebration.

But compared with previous years, the festive spirit was clearly much weaker.

It was already the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month—tomorrow was New Year’s Eve*. In the past, families would be busy preparing for the festival by now.

*In previous chapters, I translated the other date as New Year’s Eve, but it should be a few days before New Year’s Eve. 

This year, however, many households had lost their heart for it, and the Yuan family especially so.

Though Wei Ruo wasn’t fully aware of everything happening in the Prefectural Magistrate’s Residence, she could guess a fair bit.

With Taizhou Prefecture in such dire straits, Prefect Yuan Zhengqin was surely the most worried and overworked—unless he was a foolish official who cared nothing for the people.

Once inside the Prefect’s Residence, Wei Ruo followed Qingyi to the main courtyard at the back, where Madam Yuan lived.

Upon seeing Wei Ruo, Madam Yuan welcomed her warmly.

“Ruor, I truly feel bad for calling you over on the twenty-ninth of the twelfth month,” Madam Yuan said apologetically to Wei Ruo.

“It’s no trouble at all. Whatever Madam needs from me, just say the word.” Wei Ruo also knew that if it weren’t something important, Madam Yuan would never have summoned her at such a time.

Madam Yuan sighed. “I do have something to ask of you. In recent days, many things have happened in Taizhou Prefecture. My husband’s been exhausted, unable to focus on anything else, so I thought of you.”

“The heavy snow has indeed brought about many matters in Taizhou Prefecture,” Wei Ruo replied.

-heavy snow

“It’s not only the snow.” Madam Yuan let out another sigh. “This year in Taizhou truly has been a season of troubles. One wave after another.”

“Is Madam referring to the matter of the Japanese pirates? Have they been stirring again recently?” Wei Ruo asked.

Madam Yuan shook her head. “The pirates have been quiet these past few days—though who knows whether they’re truly subdued or just biding their time. The anti-pirate forces dare not relax in the least. What I’m speaking of is something within the prefectural city. Since you and I speak openly, I won’t hide it from you. About half a month ago, a major event occurred. The Seventh Prince, who was meant to serve as commander of the anti-pirate army here in Taizhou, was ambushed shortly after entering the prefecture. Nearly all of his attendants were killed or wounded, and the prince himself has gone missing.”

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