The Lucky Heiress

But when they got a little closer, they realized they weren’t Four Treasure House’s customers; they were from the imperial court.

Wei Ruo and Xiumei immediately figured out that these people from the court must be here to officially appoint Xu Zhengyong.

Because with Xu Zhengyong’s promotion, his rank has changed. He would have his own residence, like Wei Mingting.

Wei Ruo and Xiumei hid in the crowd and waited until all the court officials had left before entering the Four Treasure House.

Just as they were about to pass through the shop into the back hall, their path was blocked by two men dressed as soldiers.

“This is Mr. Xu’s residence. Unauthorized persons and miscellaneous personnel not allowed. To buy something, stay in the shop.”

Wei Ruo was about to explain when Xu Zhushan came over and interjected, “These are my relatives.”

The soldiers blocking the way hurriedly apologized and stepped aside, letting Wei Ruo through.

Only then could Wei Ruo and Xiumei follow Xu Zhushan into the backyard.

Once inside, Wei Ruo and Xiumei were not upset, but rather pleased.

Upon hearing the commotion, Xu Zhengyong emerged from the house. Seeing Wei Ruo, he looked worried.

“Ruoruo sister, regarding Wei’s matter…” Xu Zhengyong was deeply worried.

“Brother Xiaoyong, I’m fine.”

“How could you be fine? Don’t lie to me.” Xu Zhengyong didn’t believe her.

Wei Ruo stepped forward, glanced around, and then whispered to Xu Zhengyong: “There was a mistake, he’s fine. The details can’t be explained for the time being.”

Xu Zhengyong was stunned for a moment, then reconfirmed, “Really?”

“Really, so you don’t have to worry about me,” Wei Ruo explained.

“That’s good, that’s good.” Xu Zhengyong let out a huge sigh of relief, visibly relaxing.

A string had been playing in his heart since Wei Jinyi’s death, worrying about Wei Ruo’s situation, to the point where he wasn’t particularly happy about his promotion.

Knowing that Wei Jinyi was not dead, and Ruoruo wasn’t grieving, Xu Zhengyong decided not to ask for more details.

Xiumei couldn’t help but tease Xu Zhengyong: “Brother Xiaoyong, you’ve made quite a name for yourself, you now have personal guards!”

Hiring personal guards proved that Xu Zhengyong’s official rank is now high enough.

Xu Zhengyong scratched his head in embarrassment: “Don’t tease me, Meimei.”

“This isn’t a jest, it’s happiness!” Xiumei rarely complimented Xu Zhengyong, “Quickly tell me, what have you been promoted to?”

“Just the appointment arranged by the seventh prince, Deputy Guard Commander, titled as Colonel of Loyalty and Brightness.” Xu Zhengyong answered.

“Colonel of Loyalty and Brightness? Isn’t Deputy Guard Commander a sixth-rank official? Why were you given the title of Colonel?” Xiumei asked.

“Because my promotion was too sudden, so my actual position is Deputy Guard Commander, but my rank is pinned at sixth-rank,” Xu Zhengyong clarified.

He got his position because of his great contribution, and because of the ongoing battle with the Japanese pirates, and there were no better candidates.

Even so, his promotion was too quick, hence the court’s special arrangement.

“I see.” Xiumei nodded in understanding. “Anyway, Brother Xiaoyong is now a proper official! After being a Colonel, will you also have your own residence, like our master?”

“Yes, the court has assigned me a residence,” Xu Zhengyong responded.

“Brother Xiaoyong and nanny and uncle will live in a mansion then! There will be guards, maidservants and many people serving at home. You will even get to ride grand horse-drawn carriages when going out!” Xiumei said gleefully.

“I’m not too particular about it. I still like living in the small courtyard. It might be hard to adapt to living in a big courtyard, ” Xu Zhengyong responded.

Nanny added: “We also like the small courtyard, it’s easier for us to manage the shop.”

“Nanny, you can manage the shop no matter where it is. Moving to a mansion, you and uncle will live more comfortably. There will be people serving you, and you will feel at ease on a regular day.” Wei Ruo said to nanny.

“Miss, I’m healthy, I don’t need anybody to serve me,” nanny said.

She had always had the condition to hire servants, but she thought it was unnecessary.

Wei Ruo gripped nanny’s hand: “Nanny, you’ve been working hard for a long time, it’s time for you to enjoy life.”

“When have I worked hard? I didn’t feel that way at all,” Nanny said, feeling sorry for Wei Ruo. “On the contrary, it’s you miss, it’s been hard for you to get this far, always being held back.”

“Nanny, I’m fine. Isn’t everything moving in a good direction now?” Wei Ruo replied.

“Right, mom, don’t worry, I will continue to work hard to save sister Ruoruo soon!” Xu Zhengyong vowed.

“Stop talking big! Your success is only due to the miss’s help!” Nanny glared at her son.

Xu Zhengyong shrank back a bit.

Wei Ruo quickly came to Xu Zhengyong’s defense: “Nanny, that’s not true. Of course, I did help a little. But for Xiaoyong to firmly hold his position today, my little clever tricks alone were not enough. He has proven his own strength, which has earned the trust of the soldiers under his command.”

“I hope so.” Nanny sighed.

After that, Nanny went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, and before moving to the new mansion, they had a lively meal together in the small courtyard.

After visiting Xu’s family, Wei Ruo returned to the Wei residence.

The plaque over the entrance to the Wei residence had been changed from Military Prefecture to General Residence.

After returning to the residence, Wei Ruo didn’t return to the Tingsong Garden right away. Instead, she went with Zhang Granny and others to the Wangmei Garden to “evict” people.

Zhang Granny knocked on the door, which was opened by Cuihe.

Seeing Wei Ruo and the people Wei Ruo had brought with her, Cuihe tensed up. The image of Wei Qingwan being arrested and taken to Cangyun Garden popped into her mind.

“Miss, what are you planning to do?” Cuihe asked warily, glaring at Wei Ruo.

“Please go back to the country estate with your mistress.” Wei Ruo stated her purpose directly.

“Is the elder sister the head of the household now? When and where did the younger sister become the elder sister?” Cuihe retorted.

“Well, let’s see how that goes.” Wei Ruo replied coldly.

Then Xiumei walked straight up, pulled Cuihe from the courtyard, stepped quickly into the courtyard, found Wei Qingwan, and dragged her out too.

“What is this, sister?” Wei Qingwan demanded, her eyes glowing red.

How many times had Wei Ruo come to Wangmei garden to stir up trouble?

“The mourning is over. Go back to the country estate,” Wei Ruo responded.

Even two days after the funeral, Wei Qingwan seemed to feel as if no one had brought it up. She might be able to stay in the residence permanently.

“Aren’t father, mother and elder brother in the residence? Isn’t it not your place to meddle with these things, sister?” Wei Qingwan ground her teeth.