Yuan Wei's Quick Travel

Ever since they went to the teahouse together that day, Yuan Wei would go to play with Yuan Ze and Yuan Zhou from time to time.

She didn't disturb them while they were studying. She would chat with them when they were free, and would just turn around and leave when they were not.

Yuan Guangyi wanted to keep her to study, but she cleverly avoided his requests every time.

If she started studying hard, I'm afraid Chu Wanyi would have to talk to her first.

Moreover, she did not need to take the imperial examination, so she could arrange her studies according to her own wishes.

Yuan Guangyi felt very sorry about this and specially looked for his elder brother.

"Wei'er is my eldest brother's only son and the future heir to the Marquisate. How can he be so spoiled? Even if he doesn't plan to take the imperial examination, he should at least read more books to understand the truth!"

Yuan Guangyi mistakenly thought that Yuan Wei was unwilling to study because her elder brother and sister-in-law doted on her too much, so he tried to persuade her earnestly.

When Yuan Guangheng heard the words "the only male", he found it extremely harsh, as if someone was mocking him.

There are no male children in his family!!

With a stiff face, he responded, "I see. That child is really naughty. I'll catch him and teach him later."

"And sister-in-law..." Yuan Guangyi wanted to continue talking about Chu Wanting, but suddenly realized that sister-in-law was not someone he could talk about.

So, he changed his tone and said, "Sister-in-law is indeed very busy. She has no time to take care of Wei'er. Isn't it just right for you to discipline him? The man in the family still needs a man to educate him."

"I understand." Yuan Guangheng replied helplessly.

Was he going to tell Yuan Guangyi that Yuan Wei was a girl and should be disciplined by his elder sister-in-law, and it was not appropriate for him to do so?

"I know, I know." Yuan Guangheng looked at Yuan Guangyi and saw that he seemed to want to say something, so he responded again, hoping to get rid of this nosy brother as soon as possible.

Yuan Guangyi also realized that he was a little annoying.

The mere sight of Yuan Wei filled his heart with fondness, and he couldn't bear to see him wasting his time like this.

Now that he has been persuaded, he should leave as soon as possible.

His eldest brother's expression became increasingly grim.

"Where is the young master?" Yuan Guangheng called Chang Sui and asked after Yuan Guangyi left.

"The young master didn't go out today. He is planting vegetables in the garden."

Chang'an had just heard what the second master said, and knowing that the master would definitely ask about it later, he specially sent someone to inquire about the young master's whereabouts.

"Growing vegetables?" Yuan Guangheng wondered if he had heard it wrong.

"Yes." Chang'an replied with his head down, "Master, you'll know when you go over and take a look."

Seeing that he didn't dare to say anything, Yuan Guangheng suddenly became interested and stood up and walked towards the garden.

As they walked, he continued to ask, "Does the young master go out often? Does the lady allow it?"

"Madam didn't allow the young master to go out, so he sneaked out on his own."

Yuan Guangheng paused, remembering Yuan Wei's identity. Chu Wanyi was right not to let her go out.

"Give orders, never let the young master go out again, and seal up all the dog holes in the house."

He suspected that Yuan Wei had escaped through the dog hole, otherwise, with so many people at home, how could they not stop a child.

It was not until Yuan Guangheng arrived at the garden that he understood why Chang'an didn't dare to speak.

All the precious flowers in the garden were thrown aside at random, and the servants who were taking care of the flowers and plants sat aside with sad faces.

A boy in red was digging the soil with a small hoe, mumbling, "What are you afraid of? I pulled it out, not you. Okay, okay, if mother blames you, I'll protect you..."

"stop!"

Seeing Yuan Wei reaching out for the orchid he had just gotten two days ago, Yuan Guangheng could no longer hold back and shouted.

The servants around were so scared that they knelt on the ground, only Yuan Wei ran over excitedly.

"Dad, are you done with your work? Mom said you were busy and wouldn't let me come to you."

Yuan Wei looked up at Yuan Guangheng with admiration, her eyes full of trust in him. The words of rebuke that were on the tip of Yuan Guangheng's tongue could not be uttered.

He replied in a stiff voice, "I'm done. What is Wei'er doing?"

Yuan Guangheng tried to make his voice sound gentler, but it was still a little stiff.

Yuan Wei blinked, seemingly not noticing his strangeness, and replied cheerfully, "I'm helping Dad take care of these flowers. They're growing so beautifully."

As she spoke, she pointed to the flowers she had pulled out, a proud smile on her face.

"Also, I want to grow vegetables. Isn't it said that vegetables grown by yourself are more delicious? I want to grow delicious vegetables for my parents to eat."

Yuan Wei continued innocently.

Yuan Guangheng choked. This was because he had no one to educate or guide him since he was a child. In other villages, he only saw others farming.

Thinking of this, Yuan Guangheng's eyes couldn't help but flash with pity, and he said softly, "Wei'er, you're so thoughtful. Just let the servants handle these matters. As the young master of the Marquis's Mansion, you really shouldn't do these... rough jobs yourself."

After hearing this, Yuan Wei nodded obediently to show that she understood.

Then he turned to Yougui and instructed, "You must take good care of the vegetables I just planted. I'm going to give them to my father to taste!"

Yuan Guangheng then noticed Yougui, who was covered in mud and green. His eyes moved around the green hat on his head, and he looked away in annoyance.

Yuan Guangheng took Yuan Wei's hand and led him to his study, saying earnestly, "From now on, just focus on your studies and don't act naughty anymore."

"But my mother said I don't need to study, I just need to have fun."

Yuan Wei said hesitantly.

Yuan Guangheng: “…”

He couldn't help but feel helpless, wondering why this child was so naive.

He sighed and explained to Yuan Wei earnestly, "You still have to study. At least you have to know how to read, right? If you don't take the imperial examination, you can learn other things. Learn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. It will be beneficial for you to specialize in one thing in the future."

Although Yuan Wei is just a girl, girls also need to learn some knowledge and skills.

He decided to find time to have a good talk with Wanyi and ask her to pay attention to Yuanwei's upbringing.

But we can't just leave it like this. If we can't learn needlework and housekeeping, can't we learn other things?

After all, she is her own daughter. Even if she pretends to be a boy now, she will change back into women's clothes one day in the future, and she will not know anything by then.

Yuan Wei looked at the seriousness in Yuan Guangheng's eyes and knew that he was truly thinking about her.

This is rare. If you care about me, why didn’t you pay any attention to me before?

Yuan Guangheng didn't know what Yuan Wei was thinking, so he continued:

"Also, you're supposed to only observe mourning for your grandfather for one year, but you're the only male in the Marquisate, the heir. So, just like you did for your father, you should observe mourning for your grandfather for three years. And don't wear this red dress anymore."

When Yuan Wei heard this, she felt a little reluctant, but she nodded obediently: "Okay, father."

But soon she raised her head again and said hesitantly: "But..."

Yuan Guangheng looked at her and asked gently, "But what?"

Yuan Wei lowered her head, looking at her fingers nervously, and whispered, "This is what my mother made for me. I... I have outgrown clothes of other colors."

After saying that, she secretly glanced at Yuan Guangheng's expression again.

When Yuan Guangheng heard this, his brows frowned slightly. He didn't expect that Chu Wanyi couldn't even handle such a small matter.

What's going on with her as the mistress of the house?

Yuan Wei is now the only male in the Marquis's Mansion, so she is the future heir of the Marquis's Mansion. She represents the face of the entire Marquis's Mansion when she goes out. Isn't it a good opportunity to improve her reputation by mourning for her grandfather for three years?

Besides, Yuan Wei is still young and it won’t delay anything, so why does she need someone to teach her?

Yuan Wei was secretly proud of herself, thinking that she had successfully discredited Chu Wanyi.

She continued to lower her head, looking aggrieved, which made people feel pity for her.