Chapter 423: Chapter 423: No Pointless Struggle_1

Because of that incident, Wei Yilin has been giving Wei Qingwan a cold treatment recently.

“That incident with eldest brother was an accident, the incident with eldest sister was also an accident. How could every incident be an accident? I may be young, but I’m not an idiot!”

Wei Yilin pouted his lips, his cheek bulged.

Wei Qingwan’s face was sullen. Just as she was about to explain further, she noticed the second Madam from the Bai Family sitting across from her, who had obviously noticed their secret conversation.

Wei Qingwan immediately fell silent, fearing to say more.

Now was not the time to argue with Yilin about that matter. She merely needed to watch and wait for Wei Qingruo to conflict with the elders.

Wei Qingwan didn’t believe that Wei Qingruo, who was used to being arrogant in the General Residence, would calmly accept such arrangement from the elders.

Old Master Wei looked towards Wei Ruo, saw the calm expression on her face and asked, “Ruoruo, what do you think about this marriage arrangement?”

“It’s quite good.” Wei Ruo replied calmly.

She agreed to it? Wei Ruo’s answer took Madam Yun and Wei Qingwan aback.

The arrangement made by the old Master and Madam was even somewhat unacceptable to Madam Yun! She actually accepted it?

The old Master also showed an unexpected expression, having prepared himself for a long conversation with this granddaughter.

“Are you sure you think it’s quite good?” The old Master asked Wei Ruo for confirmation.

“Didn’t grandfather just explain the pros and cons of it? What you said makes sense.” Wei Ruo replied.

At that moment, everyone looked at Wei Ruo with curious eyes.

“Ruoruo, are you sure about this?” Madam Yun looked at Wei Ruo with concern.

“Whether I have thought it over or not, what does it matter? Didn’t Mother say that marriage is decided by the parents’ order and matchmaker’s word? Now that my grandparents are in charge, what else can I object to?” Wei Ruo said calmly.

It would be strange if she didn’t object. If Marquis Xuanping was already one foot in the grave and he didn’t have an adult heir, she could consider marrying him. But unfortunately, this was not the case.

But in order to ruin this marriage and prevent the Wei family from using her as a bargaining chip for their own benefits again, she had to let them let their guard down first.

Being in ancient times and in such a strict noble family, it wasn’t wise to confront the head of the family directly without any leverage.

Wei Ruo wouldn’t make the same mistake twice on these matters.

Seeing Wei Ruo accept everything so calmly, Madam Yun’s brows furrowed even deeper.

Wei Qingwan’s face showed suspicion. This wasn’t related to Wei Qingruo’s usual behavior. What was she planning?

Old Master Wei was very pleased and said: “Ruoruo, you truly are clever and sensible, you really are the daughter of the Wei family.”

Bai Madam enthusiastically grabbed Wei Ruo’s hand and said: “Dear niece, you truly understand things now. Your grandparents have carefully picked this marriage for you. You can rest assured and marry, wealth and honor will be inexhaustible.”

Wei Ruo looked at her calmly, not responding.

Wei Minghong laughed and said: “Don’t worry, niece, Marquis Xuanping has prepared a generous dowry for you. You’ll surely have an extravagant wedding.”

Mrs. Mo followed suit and added warmly: “Don’t worry about anything else, the family will help you arrange everything appropriately.”

Wei Ruo gave a slight nod, seeming to have no objections to the arrangement.

Wei Ruo”s reaction was unexpected for everybody, yet it was what they all hoped to see.

Her willingness to cooperate would save them a lot of trouble.

After discussing Wei Ruo’s matter, the old Master and Madam turned their focus to Wei Yichen.

Wei Yichen was the only one among the three generations of the Wei family who had become a Scholar.

Old Master Wei and the old Madam naturally placed great importance on it. Although having their daughter marry well could bring a certain honor to the family, it was still not the same as having a male member of the family pass the imperial examination and noblely enter the court to become an official.

All the assistance a daughter could bring to the family ultimately still relied on the men for support.

Facing the inquiries of the elders, Wei Yichen answered them all, his face calm, neither sorrowful nor joyful.

Old Master Wei was very satisfied with his demeanor and conversation. Their Wei family’s revival was hopeful!

After the old Master finished his questions, the old Madam asked about the trouble they encountered while coming from the city.

“Right, I heard from your second uncle that you guys encountered thieves on your way here?” The old Madam asked with concern.

“Yes.” Replied Wei Yichen.

“None of you were hurt, right?” The old Madam asked again.

“Grandmother, you can rest assured, we are all fine. Thanks to Ruoruo’s cleverness, we were able to turn danger into safety.” Wei Yichen replied.

“That’s good, that’s good. You must have suffered a lot on the road, really hard for you.” Old Madam said with concern, “It’s been unrestful outside in recent years, you coming back to Capital City is the best, it sets my heart at ease too. I’m just worried about your third uncle who is still fighting wars outside.”

As she said this, the Madam turned to Mrs. Yun. “Daughter-in-law of the third son, when you get a chance, try to persuade your husband to look for an opportunity to transfer back to Capital City.”

“Yes, I will.” Madam Yun responded absent-mindedly, still immersed in the marriage arranged for Wei Ruo by the elders.

One hour later, because it was getting late, the old Madam sent everyone off to rest.

Wei Ruo didn’t say a word as she walked out of Shou’an Hall, and as soon as she walked out of the door, Mrs. Yun stopped her.

“Ruoruo, tell me the truth, do you really agree with the marriage arranged by your grandparents?” Mrs. Yun asked again.

Wei Ruo asked, “Isn’t that what you were hoping to see?”

With that, Wei Ruo pulled her hand away from Mrs. Yun.

“When did I ever say that I wanted you to marry a man who wanted you as a replacement wife? You think I would sell you for honour?”

“Then let me ask you this, what would it achieve if I said that I don’t want to get married in this room today? Could it change their minds?” Wei Ruo asked Mrs. Yun.

Mrs. Yun fell silent.

Wei Ruo gave a light laugh, “If I were to say that I refuse here, it would only result in a scolding from them. Nothing would change in the end. Why would I do something like that?”

After saying this, Wei Ruo walked away without looking back.

Mrs. Yun watched Wei Ruo walk away with a complex expression.

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At another place in the Capital City.

Under the moonlight, a man sat at a stone table in the courtyard.

With a stern face and cold eyes, just like the moonlight above his head.

A tall and proud figure that seemed to say ‘stay away’.

“Master, the young lady and her party have arrived in the Capital City.” Xiaobei approached the man to report.

This man was none other than Wei Jinyi, who had faked his death and disappeared for a long time.

“Later than expected.”

“Yes, the news just came in, the young lady and her group encountered some accidents on the road, which delayed their journey for some days.” Xiaobei reported.

“What kind of accidents?” Wei Jinyi’s cold face changed.