The Lucky Heiress

She hurried on her journey, and by the morning of the third day, she was back to report to Wei Qingwan.

“Miss, everything the old lady said is true,” she said. “Tongde Hall really does sell scar removal ointment, and it does cost a sky-high price of one hundred taels per box. Furthermore, I heard that this divine medicine is well-known in the provincial city, and it has healed many people’s scars.”

Having received a positive response, Wei Qingwan’s face was dim and unreadable, as if she couldn’t tell whether the news was good or bad.

Nurse Li made a suggestion for Wei Qingwan: “Miss, why not seek help from the family? You are to be a queen in the future and the scars on your back might affect your favor status. Your favor status is closely related to the honor of the family, and the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence cannot ignore this.”

Wei Qingwan frowned and thought over Nurse Li’s words carefully: “You are right. After all, this scar was given to me by this family.”

“Exactly!” Nurse Li nodded in great agreement.

“Let me think about it deeply,” Wei Qingwan said.

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Tingsong Garden.

“Miss, there’s news from Tongde Hall. The Second Miss really has sent someone to inquire,” Xiumei said with a smile.

In these two days, she had encountered the people of Wangmei Garden quite a lot, and their arrogance and bullying were obvious.

They kept referring to the future queen, as if the second miss was being made the main consort.

“Well, if she can pay, I’ll sell it to her. I’m not going to quibble over money. If she can’t pay, then she’ll just have to suffer in misery,” said Wei Ruo.

Xiumei grinned as she agreed: “Miss, you are right. It all depends on whether the Second Miss can raise the money. With so many wounds on her back, she must need at least a dozen boxes. That’s more than a thousand taels of silver!”

The old lady from Stone Village claimed that you would only need three boxes for a scar to disappear completely. But that was for her grandson who had a small scar, for Wei Qingwan, it was something different.

“I run my business honestly, I’ll sell as much as she can pay for. If she can’t afford it, it’s not my problem,” Wei Ruo responded with a nod.

“Right, Miss is always the most fair in business!” Xiumei agreed, “Speaking of which, Miss Xie is really amazing. She has actually opened a herb shop – two of them, one in the provincial city and one in the Capital City.”

Tongde Hall was the Xie Family’s shop located in the provincial city. Wei Ruo and Xie Ying had been cooperating in managing the medicinal lands, thus she not only knew about it but also had connections with Tongde Hall.

“She’s not all talk. She practices what she preaches. And her mother fully supports her in doing this, which is more effective.” Wei Ruo commented.

“That sounds great. I wonder when we can see Miss Xie and Mr. Xie again,” Xiumei said.

“There will be an opportunity.” Wei Ruo assured her.

As Wei Ruo was talking with Xiumei, Cuiping came in.

“Miss, Madam wants to see you. She has some matters to discuss with you.”

Hearing this, Wei Ruo knew this wouldn’t be anything good.

Every time Madam Yun wanted to discuss something with her, it usually ended up in a dispute.

“I know,” Wei Ruo replied.

Taking Cuiping with her, Wei Ruo headed over to Cangyun Garden after tidying herself up.

In the room, Madam Yun was sitting straight across from the door, with Wei Qingwan close beside her.

“What does mother want from me?” Wei Ruo asked.

“Sit down first. I have something I need to discuss with you.” Madam Yun surprisingly showed some patience and her face even held a hint of kindness.

Wei Ruo did as instructed.

After sitting down, she picked up the teacup that was set aside and took a sip.

The tea in it was freshly brewed, which meant they really had something important to “discuss” with her.

Wei Ruo was not in a hurry to ask her what it was. If they had something to discuss with her, they should be the ones in a hurry.

Madam Yun observed Wei Ruo’s expression, seeing the latter’s unmoved face, she tentatively said, “Ruoruo, I believe you already know that your sister has been engaged.”

“Yes, how could I not know?” Wei Ruo responded.

“Wanwan’s engagement is already decided, no matter whether we want it or not, she will be the future concubine of the Wang Residence,” Madam Yun said with a gentle tone.

“That seems true.”

“Oh, I know that Wanwan’s status as the prince’s concubine will put the Wei Family in the political arena to some extent, but as things stand, there is no use in thinking too much about it. Instead, we should do what we can.”

“Yes, you’re right.”

Wei Ruo’s reaction was neither good nor bad but somewhat indifferent, which made Madam Yun unable to get a read on her.

She knew that Wei Ruo was dissatisfied with Wei Qingwan’s arranged marriage, so she started by saying some soothing words.

If Wei Ruo’s attitude could improve, she could press on with what she needed to say next. However, if Wei Ruo’s attitude was less than pleasant, then she feared what she had to say next might result in resentment.

Madam Yun did not get to the point immediately, making Wei Qingwan anxious. She feared that Madam Yun might change her mind, reluctant to ask Wei Ruo for the favor.

However, she did not dare to speak up, because she had just mocked Wei Ruo a few days ago. If she spoke up now, it would undoubtedly backfire.

Carefully, Wei Qingwan moved forward to refill Madam Yun’s cup: “Mother, your tea is getting cold, let me pour you some more.”

Upon hearing her voice, Madam Yun turned to look at Wei Qingwan, and considering her daughter’s future circumstances in the Wang Residence, she dropped her concerns.

Madam Yun continued to Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, you’re of marriage age and must know about certain matters. That is, if a woman’s beauty or body is damaged, it can easily lead to disdain from her husband’s family, especially for someone like Wanwan who will become the prince’s concubine.”

“I understand. No matter how nice one says it, a concubine is just a concubine. Most concubines have to serve their husbands with their beauty. If they lose their beauty, they lose their base for being favored.” Wei Ruo replied.

Wei Ruo’s words made both Madam Yun and Wei Qingwan’s faces stiff and uncomfortable, especially Wei Qingwan’s.

Madam Yun awkwardly replied, “What Ruoruo said is also true.”

“So what?” Wei Ruo asked with a leisurely look on her face.

“Ruoruo, as you know, Wanwan was punished by family law not long ago and scars were left due to inadequate care at the time.” Madam Yun said with a look of depression.

“Yes, so Mother and Sister are concerned about losing favor after entering the Wang Residence in the future?” Wei Ruo replied.

Her thoughts being spelled out, Madam Yun’s cheeks reddened in embarrassment, but she continued anyhow, “Recently, we have found a divine medicine that can help your sister remove the scars on her back and restore her to her previous appearance.”

“That sounds good.”

After evaluating it in one sentence, Wei Ruo continued to leisurely sip her tea.

Watching Wei Ruo’s casual demeanor, Wei Qingwan knew that this was intentional, however, she could only feel helpless and frustrated.

Madam Yun continued, “However, the medicine is expensive, it costs one hundred taels per small box.”

“That’s quite expensive.” Wei Ruo continued to play dumb and pretend like she couldn’t hear Madam Yun’s implications.

“Yes, it’s very expensive. So I was thinking… could you help your sister buy this ointment?” Madam Yun blurted out.

Who has the greatest amount of private money in the Wei family? Who can easily come up with three hundred taels? Undoubtedly, it was Wei Ruo.

“Why should I help her buy it?” Wei Ruo asked, her bright and sharp eyes staring at Madam Yun.