The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 50: Unwilling to Make a Losing Deal_1

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“How can it be the second Miss? Isn’t she always studying at the Magistrate’s office? How could I snatch someone from the Magistrate’s office? I had heard that the elder Miss was recently recovered and hadn’t arranged her schooling yet, I thought Madam Wei was referring to the elder Miss undoubtedly,”

Madam Xie answered.

When Madam Yun went to the Xie Family, she only mentioned her daughter without specifying which one.

Madam Xie naturally assumed it was Wei Ruo, who had not yet been arranged for her education, so she readily agreed. She even told Madam Yun that she believed her daughter was very good and would get along well with her daughter; she also mentioned that Mr. Wang had already mentioned to her about finding Miss Wei for simultaneous tutoring.

Madam Yun was ecstatic and automatically assumed that it was Wei Qingwan.

She had never thought of Wei Ruo at all.

She didn’t believe that Wei Ruo could catch the eye of the Xie Family, let alone

Mr. Wang.

Wei Qingwan was so shocked that she was at a loss for words; her face visibly turned paler.

Wei Ruo felt the accusing gaze of Wei Qingwan, looking surprised and even baffled, and even directed her anger towards her.

But how was this her fault? She didn’t actively cause Wei Qingwan to lose face;

this was a misunderstanding they created themselves.

Seeing the astonished Madam Yun and Wei Qingwan in front of her, Madam

Xie understood the situation.

Knowing that her presence was no longer appropriate, Madam Xie called Xie

Ying over and took leave from Madam Yun.

Before leaving, Madam Xie said to Wei Ruo, “Wei Missy, we shall see each other in two days. If you have any needs regarding your studies, feel free to tell me so

I can prepare in advance.”

“Thank you, Madam,” Wei Ruo thanked her.

Collecting herself from the shock, Madam Yun forced a smile to bid Madam Xie and Xie Ying farewell.

When she returned, she looked exhausted. After glancing at Wei Ruo and Wei Qingwan and opening her mouth to speak but finding no words, she told them to rest, and then retired to Cangyun Garden herself.

Looking at the departing figure of Madam Yun, Wei Qingwan couldn’t hold back her tears.

She raised her head to look at Wei Ruo, her eyes filled with anger and disbelief. Wei Ruo ignored her and turned back to work on her pumpkin vines.

After a while, she heard footsteps and knew that Wei Qingwan had left in a hurry.

Returning to the Cangyun Garden, Madam Yun was lost in thought. The agreement from the Xie family to have Wei’s daughter study there and become a student of Mr. Wang Caiwei should be a good thing. She should be happy regardless of which daughter it was.

But with this mix-up, Madam Yun’s mood became complicated.

There was happiness because at least there was a daughter going to the Xie

Family to study with Mr. Wang.

There were also concerns, worries and a certain sense of unease.

She was worried that Ruoruo might not perform well.

She pitied Wanwan for the harm she suffered in this miscommunication.

As for the unease, she couldn’t exactly pinpoint its source.

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Nearing dinner, Wei Ruo sent Xiumei to inform the people in Cangyun Garden that she was feeling unwell and would not be dining in the hall that evening.

Weo Ruo knew that should she choose to dine in the hall tonight, she would inevitably face a room full of icy glares. It was better to not go.

She assumed that the others in the family wouldn’t care if she was absent during dinner or not.

Then Wei Ruo ran to Yinzhuyuan, searching for Wei Jinyi’s leftover food.

In the name of gratitude for finding her a tutor, she invited her brother to enjoy a meal that they had prepared themselves.

Wei Jinyi chose to accommodate Wei Ruo’s request, understanding why she chose to dine with him instead.

While Xiumei and Xiaobei were busy in the kitchen, Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi sat in the pavilion.

“In a good mood?” Seeing the playful smile on Wei Ruo’s face, Wei Jinyi’s face was also filled with joy.

After this period of observation, Wei Jinyi discovered that Wei Ruo behaved differently in front of him than she does in front of others at home. With him, she was more lively, animated and loved to smile.

“Of course I’m in a good mood. Despite the mix-up not being intentional, the outcome wasn’t bad, so naturally, I’m happy,” Wei Ruo didn’t hide her initial intention of enjoying the show.

“You handled it well. Can you tell me why you chose the Xie Family?” asked Wei Jinyi.

At first, he was unsure what Wei Ruo was planning, but when she asked him to recommend Mr. Wang to the Xie Family, he started to understand.

Since the tutor was a prestigious female teacher, the Xie Family would be pleased, even eager, and able to help Wei Ruo cover her tuition.

As long as Mr. Wang hints at including another Miss Wei among his students, Wei Ruo could naturally study at the Xie Family.

Wei Ruo replied, “There are two main reasons. Firstly, the Xie Family has the highest status in Xinghan County after the Military Prefecture and Qian Magistrate’s house; they have the power to disregard the Wei Family’s face. Secondly, I’ve interacted with Xie Ying before. Although we don’t have a bond, I like her personality. We can live without interfering with each other’s lives. There’s no need for extra complications, saving me the hassle.

“If later on, your mother requests the Xie Family to let Wei Qingwan study with you, would you agree?”

“Of course not! All these efforts were made to avoid her in the first place. If she goes too, wouldn’t all my efforts go to waste? Besides, you pushed to find this tutor on my behalf; how could I let someone else take advantage of my benefits? If she had no grudge against me, that would be a different matter, but I still remember how she falsely accused me of pushing people the last time! Although I don’t have any immediate opportunities for revenge, I can’t let someone who has a grudge against me take advantage of me, right? That would be a loss for me. I don’t want to make a losing deal!”

“What about me?” asked Wei Jinyi.

“You?”

“In your dealings with me, have you made a losing deal?

“Humph…” Seeing Wei Jinyi’s serious face, Wei Ruo couldn’t suppress her laughter.

Wei Jinyi continued to look at her seriously.

“Cough, cough.”

Wei Ruo cleared her throat and earnestly analysed the situation to Wei Jinyi: “After careful calculation, that day when I saved you, I was locked in the firewood room, and it cost me a lot of herbs. However, you’re a good person who returned my favor with ginseng, and helped me find a tutor. Thus, I believe that I haven’t lost anything in this deal!”

Wei Jinyi smiled, his smiles were always gentle and restrained, soothing and warm, like water and jade.

“Speaking of which, I have a question,” said Wei Ruo suddenly.

“What is it?”

“You seem weak and feeble, spending most of the time at home either studying or writing. But why is it that when I took off your clothes that day, your body was quite sturdy? Your muscles and lines were quite good..”