The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 496 - 456: Lingering Regret

"Oh dear, my in-law, what are you doing?"

Wei Dingjiang saw Yuan Yindi and Ruan Wan packing, and he was truly taken aback. He really didn’t expect Yuan Yindi to play it out so absolutely.

"Uncle!"

Ruan Wan saw Wei Dingjiang and instinctively spoke out.

"Little Wanwan, where are you all planning to go?"

"Back to the village!"

Ruan Wan answered without a second thought.

"Yuan Yindi!"

Upon hearing Ruan Wan’s words, Wei Dingjiang directly shouted at Yuan Yindi, "You brat, you’ve grown wings and gotten gutsy!"

"Uncle, it’s not like that!"

Yuan Yindi quickly denied.

He just felt uneasy and discontent.

As people say, talents in arts and arms should be sold to the emperor’s family.

But that doesn’t mean he has to swallow insults and live repressed.

"What do you mean, ’it’s not like that’?"

"Yuan Bao has been wronged, but walking away like this, does that solve anything?"

"Don’t you think that if you leave just like that, the grievances Jiaojiao endured would be all in vain?"

"Ah...?!"

Hearing Wei Dingjiang’s words, Yuan Yindi was a bit dumbfounded.

With his sharp mind, he couldn’t understand why Wei Dingjiang said this.

He resigned because he no longer wanted to serve Daxia.

Staying in court and exerting effort only strengthens the empress dowager, isn’t that supporting the enemy?

"Uncle, I don’t understand what you’re saying."

Ruan Wan spoke on behalf of Yuan Yindi, voicing the confusion in their minds.

Wei Dingjiang chuckled and said, "If I were you, I’d just occupy the position without doing the job!"

"No, uncle, I can’t do that!"

Yuan Yindi shook his head immediately upon hearing Wei Dingjiang’s words.

He had his own principles.

Once born in poverty, he knew what he wanted.

Being an official is not only about fulfilling ambitions but also about acting for the people.

If that strengthens Daxia, it’s just a byproduct.

"I know you have noble character, but have you thought about the future if you leave like this?"

"Little Wanwan comes from a distinguished background. You can endure a hard life in the village, but do you want Little Wanwan to suffer like that with you?"

Wei Dingjiang looked at Yuan Yindi, "Also, you silly boy, you’re still too young. The affairs of the world often don’t go as smoothly as one wishes."

"Besides, my brother-in-law knows the empress dowager is wrong and will definitely compensate Jiaojiao."

"Then, see the situation before deciding whether to stay or leave!"

"Uncle, say no more; my mind is made up!"

Though young, Yuan Yindi was quite resolute.

Ensuring Ruan Wan a good life was indeed not difficult for him.

Once they leave the Capital, selling this courtyard would provide enough Silver Coin for them to live comfortably for a lifetime.

Moreover, the business at Yuan Family’s Cheap Food Shop was getting better and better.

And Ruan Wan’s dowry was plenty enough. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Alright, since you’ve made up your mind, suit yourselves!"

Seeing Yuan Yindi’s determination, Wei Dingjiang stopped trying to persuade him.

In fact, he quite admired Yuan Yindi.

If the Wei Family and Daxia weren’t already interconnected, he genuinely wanted to quit as well.

Thinking about his mother-in-law’s schemes behind the scenes, Wei Dingjiang was fuming enough to want to hit someone.

Yet, both publicly and privately, he couldn’t do anything against the empress dowager.

"It’s truly frustrating!"

Walking back home from Yuan Yindi’s place, the more Wei Dingjiang thought, the angrier he got.

No matter how upset he was, it was the reality.

Returning to the Wei Family’s residence in the Capital, Wei Dingjiang was called over by his father.

"Did you have a fight with the emperor?"

Wei Huo looked at Wei Dingjiang and spoke calmly.

"Yes!"

"The empress dowager schemed against Wushang, tried to harm Wushang’s wife, and even hit my wife. I’m uneasy about it, and my mind’s not at peace!"

"What do you plan to do?"

Rather than preaching, Wei Huo just calmly asked about his son’s thoughts.

"For now, I have no solution!"

"I think I’ll just not handle any affairs for a while!"

"As for the other members of the Wei Family, I won’t compel them."

"Aren’t you afraid the emperor might take the opportunity to diminish our family’s influence in Daxia?"

Wei Huo gazed steadily at Wei Dingjiang.

"Why should I be afraid?"

Wei Dingjiang raised his hand to scratch his nose, "Dad, if our family could be so easily replaced, then the Wei Family would have ceased to exist long ago!"

"You’re quite confident!"

Wei Huo gave his son a cold glance, "But you have a point!"

"If our family could be replaced so easily, then Daxia would have long been without the Wei Family."

"Go ahead with your plans for this matter!"

"Oh, by the way, call Wushang and his wife here. I have some instructions for them!"

"Dad, what are you scheming now?"

Seeing his father’s look, Wei Dingjiang suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Stop the nonsense and just do what I tell you!"

Wei Huo raised his foot as if to kick.

Wei Dingjiang could only obediently go to call them.

...

"Dad, why is Grandfather calling us?"

Wei Wushang and Yuan Bao were playing chess and looked confused when told by Wei Dingjiang that the old man wanted to see them.

"Don’t ask me, I don’t know anything either!"

Wei Dingjiang also wanted to know what his father was up to. Unfortunately, if the old man wouldn’t say, he couldn’t guess.

"Dad, you’re useless this way!"

Wei Wushang looked at his father with disdain.

Wei Dingjiang rolled his eyes and said, "If you’re so capable, then tell me what your grandfather wants you for?"

"Fine, I’ll tell you after I see Grandfather!"

"Get lost, get lost, get lost!"

After hearing Wei Wushang’s words, Wei Dingjiang also lifted a foot, ready to kick.

This habit of kicking when losing an argument seemed to run in the family.

Seeing his father behaving unethically, Wei Wushang quickly dragged Yuan Bao to meet their grandfather.

Watching them walk away, Wei Dingjiang brushed off his sleeves and huffed, "You brat, trying to outsmart me, asking for a kick!"

Wei Wushang and Yuan Bao soon arrived at their grandfather’s courtyard and were led by the old servant Wei Zhong to see the old man.

"Grandfather, you wanted to see us?"

Upon seeing their grandfather, Wei Wushang became much more serious.

Though it is often said grandparents are fond of grandchildren, Wei Wushang always felt a bit restrained facing his grandfather.

As for Yuan Bao, the times he saw Mr. Wei could be counted on one hand.

"Yes, there’s something I need you two to handle!"

Wei Huo pointed to a chair nearby and said, "Have a seat; this is a bit complicated and can’t be explained quickly."

"Yes!"

Wei Wushang took Yuan Bao’s hand and sat down on the chair beside them, listening attentively to the old man.