Reborn Lady - Chapter 187

In the dimming light of dusk, King Yan visited Concubine Guo’s courtyard and inquired, “What does Ying’er say about Zhou Tong?”

Regardless of Zhou Tong’s personal abilities or his family background, King Yan was quite satisfied, even going as far as personally introducing his daughter to him. After Zhou Tong showcased his equestrian and archery skills in front of King Yang’s daughter, King Yan asked her if she liked him upon his return. To his surprise, she candidly expressed her disinterest, telling him not to waste any more effort.

Finding himself at an impasse, King Yan sought Concubine Guo’s help to understand her daughter’s thoughts. Sitting across from him, Concubine Guo shared with a touch of sadness, “She said the same to me. I asked her how Zhou Tong, a talented and good-looking young man, could not be worthy of her. But the stubborn girl caused a fuss, stating that there are many people with good looks and talents in the world, and if she should like all of them.”

King Yan frowned at this revelation.

Over the past two years, he had become more dignified than before. Seeing him frowning, Concubine Guo felt a bit flustered. She acknowledged her role in pampering her daughter and failing to instill seriousness in her about such important matters. Lowering her eyes, she continued, “It’s all my fault. I should have been stricter with her. Now that we’re discussing marriage, she doesn’t take such a significant matter seriously and still plays tricks on me.”

King Yan did not intend to blame her, but he couldn’t comprehend the situation. “Jing’er is eighteen now, and it stands to reason that she should be mature. Does she have someone she likes? Ying’er is usually close to several cousins; could it be that she likes Guo Jin or Guo Yuan?”

Guo Fangfei shook her head, “I’ve tried several times, but she also said she didn’t like them.”

King Yan glanced at her and turned his attention elsewhere. In many families, daughters were often closer to their mothers. Concubine Li, for instance, managed to extract information from Shan’er, learning that Shan’er disliked Yang Pengju’s ordinary appearance and Feng Teng’s rough demeanor, ultimately choosing Yang Pengju after careful consideration. Concubine Guo, however, seemed less fortunate in understanding her daughter’s heart, despite having plenty of time to get to know her.

Concubine Guo suddenly thought of someone and said, “Why don’t you let the third daughter-in-law spy on Ying’er? Ying’er is not close to her second sister but only gets along with the third daughter-in-law. She often goes to Chengxin Hall.”

King Yan also remembered that a few days ago, his daughter wanted to ask him to take the third daughter-in-law to spring hunting.

“I’ll let the third daughter-in-law handle this matter. Don’t look for her, or if Ying’er finds out, she will have to be on guard with her as well.”

Concubine Guo smiled flatteringly, “You know better how to do things.”

King Yan squeezed his forehead. He was too lazy to spend so much time explaining to his daughter; a lot of things were waiting for him.

In the evening of the next day, Wei Luo came back from the guard house and was told by the guards that his father wanted to see him.

Wei Luo strode to Qinzheng Hall.

King Yan cut to the chase and said, “What do you think of Zhou Tong? Is he worthy of Ying’er?”

Wei Luo didn’t quite understand why his father wanted to ask him for his opinion. The fourth younger brother and third younger sister were siblings of the same mother.

However, he still praised Zhou Tong fairly. If he had a younger sister, he would also support the marriage. King Yan could tell that his son was telling the truth, and he was very satisfied, which showed that his vision was indeed good, and the problem lay with his daughter.

“But Ying’er doesn’t like him, and she refuses to tell us what she thinks. I heard that Ying’er is close to your wife. Ask your wife to set her up, and find out why Ying’er is dissatisfied with Zhou Tong or what kind of man she likes.”

When it came to it, Wei Luo could only agree and took the opportunity to ask, “A few days ago, Mrs. Yin told me that the third sister asked her out on the 20th day for an outing with my fourth brother.”

King Yan responded, “Go, when the time comes, you and the fourth son should stay away, so that they have a chance to talk.”

After resting at night, Wei Luo told Yin Hui about it.

She suddenly felt that one matter was bigger than the other.

She didn’t want to get involved in Wei Ying’s marriage at all!

It was not that she didn’t care enough about Wei Ying, but that this matter had too much to do with it, not to mention that she vaguely guessed the entanglement between Wei Ying, Cui Yu, and her father-in-law in her previous life.

She had no evidence to prove that Cui Yu was made a eunuch by her father-in-law, but just guessing was enough to make her terrified.

Wei Ying was crying in front of her. Yin Hui was afraid of her father-in-law. No matter how pitiful the girl was, she dared not offer any suggestions. But her father-in-law directly entrusted her with the task of finding out Wei Ying’s mind.

If she told the truth to her father-in-law, things would be the same as in her previous life. Cui Yu would get tortured, Wei Ying would marry far away, and her father-in-law would lose his beloved daughter..

If she lied and said that she didn’t find out anything, she would have failed her father-in-law’s expectations, and Wei Luo would not be able to stand well in front of her father-in-law.

“Third sister wouldn’t even tell her father and Concubine Guo, so how can she tell me so easily? You really gave me a hot potato,” Yin Hui complained to Wei Luo, distressed.

Wei Luo didn’t understand the twists and turns in the little girl’s heart. When he responded to the matter, he thought that his wife and third sister were really close, so it would be challenging to find out.

“You guys usually have such a good relationship, can’t you talk to her?”

People may not tell their brothers and sisters what they would not say to their parents. He didn’t talk much, but the second brother often commented on the singers in front of them. The third sister was bright and lively. If Mrs. Yin tried a little, the third sister would always reveal something.

Yin Hui was silent. After all, Wei Ying was not very willing to share her feelings. Besides, Wei Luo had already agreed, so what was the use of her complaining? She could only bite the bullet and do the errand well.

“Okay, let me try,” Yin Hui said, deliberately sounding relaxed.

During the day when Wei Luo went to work in the guard, Yin Hui racked her brains to figure out a countermeasure that must satisfy her father-in-law and not harm Wei Ying and Cui Yu.

In a blink of an eye, it was March 20th.

Xiao Heng was the happiest; he was smiling all the time while eating breakfast, he kept looking at his father for a while and his mother for a while.

Yin Hui was on the verge of getting angry, so she had to pretend to be calm.

But no one could complain about the matter. After rebirth, she voluntarily made friends with Wei Ying. When they got close, she would naturally be noticed by her father-in-law. She was involved in Wei Ying’s marriage; it was also her fate with Wei Ying.

In the previous life, Wei Ying and Cui Yu were very miserable, and God probably hoped that she could help them.

Thinking of it that way, Yin Hui’s mentality relaxed.

When they set off, she and Wei Ying took Xiao Heng to sit in the carriage, and the two brothers Wei Luo and Wei Xuan rode on horseback to follow.

Because her father and mother haven’t asked her about Zhou Tong’s affairs these few days, Wei Ying was in a pretty good mood, teasing Xiao Heng, and teasing Wei Xuan through the window for a while.

They came to Dongshan Mountain, where the peach blossoms were in full bloom, and a winding official road at the foot of the mountain made horse racing convenient.

Yin Hui glanced at Wei Luo and said, “Let’s split up. My third sister and I are going horse racing. You take Xiao Heng up the mountain to enjoy the flowers. We will meet you at Dongshan Temple at noon.” 

Although Wei Yan didn’t like to enjoy flowers, he reluctantly agreed.