The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 595: Chapter 595 If Ruoruo Wants, I Will Try My Best to Cooperate_1

“Ask him not to worry about me, I’m doing just fine,” Xiumei grumbled before going off to do her tasks.

Though she said nothing, Wei Ruo could keenly sense that Xiumei was still missing Xu Zhengyong.

Sighing, Wei Ruo penned a response to Xu Zhengyong’s letter, assuring him that Xiumei was doing well.

That night, Wei Ruo invited everyone, including Zhang Yi and Yun Zixiu, for a banquet in the hall. They all had a joyful meal together.

When discussing future plans, everyone was filled with enthusiasm and anticipation.

They had faith that they could turn the Jiliao Region into a land of prosperity and provide a better life for its people, making King Rui Residence even more splendid.

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On the fifteenth of May.

After the abundant potato harvest, the gate of the King Rui Residence was surrounded by villagers, making it impassable.

The villagers who came were from regions a bit far from the King Rui Residence.

Originally, when Wei Ruo first promoted potato cultivation, only a small area close to the King Rui Residence was used as an experimental plot.

Firstly, promoting it in a larger area in one go would have been too difficult.

Secondly, Wei Ruo didn’t have enough food to distribute to everyone in such a large area.

Although she had ample food reserves, distributing them house by house would have been unsustainable.

Now that the first batch of potatoes had been harvested and the news had spread, the people from other regions couldn’t hold back their desires to grow this short-term crop as well.

Therefore, they came to the King Rui Residence one after another, petitioning the King and Queen to allow them to grow potatoes too.

Upon seeing the crowd, Wei Ruo agreed to their requests and told them that they could get potatoes from the King Rui Residence as long as they obeyed her rules.

Afterwards, Wei Ruo went back to the inner courtyard to see Wei Jinyi.

“Second brother,” Wei Ruo called out to Wei Jinyi, her face adorned with a smile, a hint of request in her manner.

Despite her confession, Wei Ruo’s addresses to Wei Jinyi hadn’t changed.

“Hmm, tell me.” Sensing that Wei Ruo needed something, Wei Jinyi waited quietly for her to speak.

“Second brother, many villagers came wanting to follow me in growing potatoes.”

“You are best at such things.”

“Second brother, you probably know why the court’s efforts at disaster relief are always challenging. It’s because instructions from above are distorted by the time they reach the people, leading to many issues. However, when I engage in business or disaster relief, it’s effective because I either do it myself or have people I trust do it, with fewer intermediaries involved.”

“However, this method is only suitable for small-scale, localized operations. Once the scale expands, and more people become involved, things can get complicated and may become out of my control. In such larger scenarios, it involves more than just business strategies, it also involves governing strategies – which are not my forte.”

As she spoke, Wei Ruo’s eyes flickered back and forth at Wei Jinyi.

Indulging her with a smile, Wei Jinyi readily agreed: “I will help you manage these, Ruoruo. You only need to focus on what you are good at.”

“That’s exactly what I was waiting to hear, brother.” Wei Ruo was gratified by this response, she moved closer to Wei Jinyi and planted a peck on his cheek.

After giving her kiss, Wei Ruo seemed startled, as did Wei Jinyi.

The two looked at each other.

Though they had confessed their feelings more than half a month ago, they had still continued their usual ways of living, including living in separate rooms.

Touching her lips, Wei Ruo’s expression transformed from initial surprise to concealed delight.

“Second brother, your cheeks look soft and delicate, and they felt just as smooth, how pleasant.”

Wei Jinyi’s cheeks turned slightly red, as he turned his head and said, “You kissed me, shouldn’t I get something in return for fairness?”

“What do you want in return?” Wei Ruo asked.

Before Wei Ruo even finished her sentence, Wei Jinyi’s palm was already behind her head, immediately, a kiss landed on her cheek.

Wei Ruo was taken aback for a moment, then blushing, she said, “I have some other things to attend to.”

Then she swiftly left Wei Jinyi’s study.

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On the eighteenth of May.

Wei Ruo was awakened by a knock at the door just as the dawn was breaking.

“Miss, Brother Ke has an urgent matter for you,” Xiumei called from outside Wei Ruo’s door.

Immediately, Wei Ruo got up and quickly got dressed before stepping out of her room.

Ke Chongshan was waiting outside, his looks frantic.

It turned out that Lin Fang’s water had broken.

Wei Ruo hurriedly followed Ke Chongshan to Lin Fang’s room.

After seeing Lin Fang, Wei Ruo examined her, then had the servants prepare hot water and medicinal soup.

It was still early days for her contractions and the baby wouldn’t be out anytime soon.

Hearing Wei Ruo say it was okay, Ke Chongshan’s heart dropped back down to his stomach.

But seeing tough Lin Fang in so much pain, Ke Chongshan couldn’t keep calm.

The bulky man was pacing anxiously, frequently asking about Lin Fang’s condition from the people exiting the room.

This scenario lasted till the next morning.

Wei Ruo judged that it was time for Lin Fang to give birth, and the busy activities inside the room increased.

The maids in the residence continuously came in and out of the room, Xiumei was also hurrying about.

Just as the sun was rising, the cries of a newborn baby filled the courtyard, and the first new life in the King Rui Residence was born.

It was a boy, and he was very healthy.

Wei Ruo was delighted, and so were the people in the residence. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After settling Lin Fang and the newborn, Wei Ruo came out of the room.

Wei Jinyi was standing at the door, he skillfully approached and started wiping off the stains on Wei Ruo’s body.

“Second brother, don’t come near me, I’m really dirty right now,” Wei Ruo was covered in blood.

“It doesn’t matter. You’ve done well.” Wei Jinyi took a handkerchief and wiped the stains on Wei Ruo’s face, then took off his cape and draped it on Wei Ruo.

The room was heated with charcoal because of Lin Fang and it was quite warm, but the outside air was chilly. Moving suddenly from warmth to cold could very easily lead to a chill.

“I wasn’t that busy. I didn’t do much in the beginning, I even took a nap at night. It was just the last hour or so that was a bit tense.”

Then Wei Ruo said: “Second brother, I think our residence should have more children to bring warmth and vitality.”

Wei Jinyi paused, then responded gently: “If that’s what Ruoruo wants, I will do my best to cooperate.”

Wei Ruo was also stunned. She stared at Wei Jinyi and it took her a moment to realize what he had just said.

Wei Ruo’s face turned bright red.

“Second brother, you misunderstood. That’s not what I meant. What I meant was… we could adopt some orphans… There are many orphans in the world now…”

This was something Wei Ruo had discussed with Xie Ying when they were in the Capital City.

“Ahem…” Wei Jinyi coughed twice, then turned his head a bit, looking slightly embarrassed, “As long as Ruoruo decides, it’s fine.”