The Lucky Heiress

“Wonderful! It’s really wonderful!” Madam Yun’s eyes moistened with happiness.

In her joy, Madam Yun didn’t forget her manners. She warmly welcomed the carrier of the good news, rewarded him, and also gave bonuses to a few diligent maids and servants. Then she ordered the servants to set off firecrackers in celebration.

Wei Mingyong, who was residing in the residence, also learned the news immediately and happily rushed to the door.

Knowing that Wei Yichen had truly passed the exam, Wei Mingyong greeted Madam Yun with a beaming face: “Congratulations to my brother and sister-in-law, Yichen is really an exceptional child! He passed the exam on his first attempt! It’s truly amazing!”

Madam Yun was completely immersed in the joy of her son’s success. In response to Wei Mingyong’s praise, Madam Yun displayed a face full of pride: “I also didn’t expect Yichen to pass the exam on his first attempt.”

“The credit also goes to you, teaching and raising such an outstanding son! He’s the first scholar in our family for three generations, a true honor to our ancestors!”

Madam Yun replied: “Yichen was always a worry-free child.”

At this point, Wei Yichen emerged from the house. Compared to the excitement of his elders, Wei Yichen’s reaction was relatively indifferent.

“Yichen, you passed! From now on, you’re a scholar!” Madam Yun excitedly told Wei Yichen.

“Yes, I already know.”

Wei Yichen’s face showed joy, and his tone was much more animated than usual, but he still restrained himself, unlike Madam Yun who wore all her joy on her face.

Wei Mingyong walked over and patted Wei Yichen on the shoulder: “Yichen, you’re on a rapid rise now. Don’t forget to extend a helping hand to your uncles and cousins in the future.”

“Yes.”

Wei Yichen gave a faint response. The joy on his face, which was never too strong to begin with, vanished, replaced by the same detached expression he’d had since the day Wei Ruo saved him.

“Yichen has grown up. He’s more steady in his actions and speech than before. Even something as joyous as becoming a scholar doesn’t overly excite him.” Wei Mingyong praised.

“Now that my father has a different status than before, in order not to be a burden to him, the rest of the family should be more cautious in their words and actions.” Wei Yichen responded and continued, “Uncle should also pay more attention.”

“Don’t worry, Yichen. Do you think your uncle would be careless? Have I not had more life experience than you’ve had meals? Don’t I know the importance of family unity?”

Wei Yichen simply nodded in acknowledgment and then returned to the house.

Wei Mingyong’s smile stiffened slightly as he watched Wei Yichen leave with a cold look on his face.

How had Yichen become more and more like his third brother? He used to be cheerful and talkative, but now, with his solemn and unsmiling demeanor, he looked so much like his third brother!

Now that the father and son have risen in ranks, one as a fifth-grade general and the other as a scholar, they act more and more superior! They don’t even consider him!

Wei Mingyong humphed silently in his heart, but knowing he and his elder brother were still dependent on the father and son from the third room, he suppressed his discontent and wore a sycophantic smile.

Later, Wei Mingyong returned to his guest room to think about how he could find another opportunity to talk with Wei Mingting about the unfinished business from yesterday.

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Tingsong Garden.

Wei Ruo quickly received news of Wei Yichen’s success.

Wei Ruo was not surprised that Wei Yichen passed the exam. In the original story, Wei Yichen was capable of passing the exam, and could even become a higher-ranking official given the opportunity.

However, Wei Qingwan, as a character designed to struggle in the original story, suffered misfortunes not long after she had a relationship with Chu Lan. Not only did Wei Mingting die in battle, but Wei Yichen also missed later opportunities to take the exam as a result.

Wei Qingwan, who lost the protection of her father’s family, was naturally brought back to Capital City by Chu Lan.

It wasn’t until Wei Qingwan became the official wife of Chu Lan and her family regained their strength that the play of relatives coming to curry favor and asking for Wei Qingwan’s help in securing positions and benefits unfolded.

Throughout this process, Wei Qingwan’s family was always a burden to her, making her difficult life in Wang Residence even harder.

“Miss, the eldest master has achieved high marks. Should we send him some gifts to congratulate him?” Xiumei asked.

“No need for that, I won’t be showing such eagerness. Besides, at this time, I should be in mourning for my second brother and not really interested in other matters. I really shouldn’t be thinking about giving gifts to my eldest brother.” Wei Ruo responded.

“Right, we should appear to be very sad when we go out!” Xiumei nodded, thought for a bit, and asked again, “So, Miss, are we going out this afternoon?”

Wei Ruo originally planned to go out this afternoon to discuss the matters of the new estate in Capital City with her wet nurse and Xu Uncle.

Originally, considering the wet nurse and Xu Uncle would be busy with moving houses these past days, Wei Ruo intended to postpone the matters of the provincial city.

However, the wet nurse and Xu Zhushan didn’t see it that way. Since Wei Ruo was dragging her feet, they sent two letters to Wei Family asking about Wei Ruo’s arrangement for the new property in the provincial city. They didn’t want the matter concerning Xu Zhengyong’s promotion and the consequent need to move house to delay Wei Ruo’s important matters.

In their eyes, Wei Ruo’s matters were far more important than their moving house.

“Yes, we will. They’ll be busy with their stuff, we’ll do our own, it won’t interfere. Besides, I plan to visit Fengyue Teahouse in the east of the city after discussing the important matters.” Wei Ruo replied.

Whether or not Wei Yichen passed the exam, Wei Ruo wasn’t overly concerned. She neither relied on Wei Mingting nor would she rely on Wei Yichen. Therefore, she wasn’t particularly interested in their promotions or achievements.

In contrast, she cared more about her own business and her second brother’s current situation.

Wei Ruo thought that the owner of Fengyue Teahouse might know something, so she decided to pay it a visit today.

“What if the Madam and the others ask us where we are going?” Xiumei asked.

“If they ask, just say I went to Yuan Residence. For the livelihood of the common people and for the reputation of Wei Family. Even if I’m grieving, I can’t ignore the people.” Wei Ruo replied with a ready-made excuse.

Xiumei chuckled, “Miss, you’re right, we’re doing this all for Wei Family!”

The maid and her mistress had a simple lunch in Tingsong Garden before setting out visibly and officially.

Wei Ruo first went to the Four Treasure House to see her wet nurse and Xu Uncle. They were still living at the old place and would only move after the new mansion was fully prepared.

Wei Ruo discussed some arrangements with her wet nurse, including the newly acquired Fengting Mountain area and the purchase of shops in the provincial city.