Reborn Lady - Chapter 242
The girl was about one year old, her hair had grown very well, and a small knot was tied on the top of her head, tied with a pink headband. Her face was fair and clean, her flesh was round and cute, and she also had a pair of big eyes that resemble Mrs. Yin’s.
There was no doubt that it was his daughter.
“Dad!” Xiao Heng no longer hurled himself at his father as he did in his childhood. Instead, he approached with restraint, lifting his head to gaze up at his tall father.
Xiao Xun lingered behind Xiao Heng, his eyes filled with curiosity and inquiry, absorbing every detail. When their father’s attention turned towards him, Xiao Xun blushed and nervously uttered, “Dad.”
Wei Luo then realized that the youngest son didn’t remember his father either.
In the midst of the gathering crowd, Wei Luo guided his two sons toward the other side, tenderly touching each of their heads.
Wei Jing approached with a smile, addressing Ning in his arms, “Dad is back. Ning, say ‘Dad’ quickly.”
She observed the unfamiliar and distant demeanor of her father and, in a sudden gesture, tilted her head and sought refuge on her fifth uncle’s shoulder.
Despite Wei Jing’s attempts to coax her, Ning remained unresponsive.
Concerned that his third brother might feel disheartened, Wei Jing consoled, “You’ve just reunited; Xiao Ning is still getting to know you. It’s a good opportunity for her to become familiar with you.”
Wei Luo nodded, then stretched out his hand to pinch Wei Jing’s shoulder, and said with emotion, “I haven’t seen you for two years. You already got this tall.”
At nineteen, Wei Jing stood at the threshold of adulthood, his figure tall and straight like a green bamboo. Despite his height, standing next to Wei Luo made him appear somewhat awkward, emphasizing the youthfulness of someone who had yet to experience life’s trials.
The entire family gathered, and the five Wei brothers instinctively positioned themselves on the sidelines. Yin Hui stood among the sisters-in-law, silently observing her husband. At twenty-eight, Wei Luo’s stature had matured, his frame growing more robust. To Yin Hui’s surprise, he had even preemptively trimmed his beard, perhaps anticipating her grooming upon his return. Did he really wear a child’s bib and trim it himself?
Well, that saved her some trouble.
Family reminiscences occupied the conversation for over half an hour, mainly centered around the happenings in the capital.
Concubine Li, having spent the last three years with her children, had not experienced the pain of parting. Her heart longed for the Emperor, and she eagerly anticipated their journey to the capital. After Empress Xu finished posing another question, Concubine Li seized the opportunity to inquire, “Sister, our things are packed. When are we leaving?”
Urgency underlined her words; without them, the Imperial Palace and harem could become a target for ministers seeking to present young beauties. Given a multitude of fresh faces at fifteen or sixteen years old, could the Emperor resist the temptation?
Concubine Li couldn’t wait to manage the newcomers in the harem.
Empress Xu had already contemplated the matter. She glanced at Xiao Ning, nestled in Yin Hui’s arms, and proposed, “Xiao Ning is about to turn one year old. It’s inconvenient to celebrate on the road. Let’s celebrate Xiao Ning’s first birthday before departing.”
Concubine Li pursed her lips. Xiao Ning’s birthday fell in October, and it was only September 20th!
Despite her displeasure, Concubine Wen Shun expressed deep gratitude to Empress Xu for her considerate gesture. Wei Luo and Yin Hui both saluted Empress Xu, conveying their thanks.
Surveying the room filled with three generations, Empress Xu emotionally remarked, “Once we arrive in the capital, we’ll be residing in the Imperial Palace. While the siblings will have their own mansions, it won’t be as convenient for the family to gather like this. So, Xiao Ning’s first birthday celebration will be as lively as Ba Lang’s. Ah Hui will take care of the three children, and I am too occupied. Qingwan, you can help coordinate.”
Xu Qingwan rose with a smile, assuring, “Mother, rest assured, this daughter-in-law will certainly assist in hosting this first birthday party.”
Yin Hui apologized, saying, “I’m sorry, sister-in-law.”
The sisters-in-law maintained harmony, and the brothers and sisters showed respect. Empress Xu nodded with satisfaction, saying, “Alright, let’s all return to rest for now, and we’ll host a banquet later tonight.”
With that, everyone saluted and left.
Yin Hui gestured for him to go to Concubine Wen Shun’s hall first.
Although Concubine Wen Shun initially planned for her son and daughter-in-law to reunite first, Wei Luo suddenly spoke up, “I want to talk with you first.”
Concubine Wen Shun halted her steps and walked ahead, holding her grandson’s hand with a smile.
Wei Yang and Wei Yan had originally intended to wait for Wei Luo to leave with him. Observing this, the two brothers sought out Wei Xuan. When Wei Xuan questioned why his eldest and second brothers hadn’t sought his third brother, he realized that the third brother’s family was having a gathering.
Concubine Wen Shun’s Jinghao Hall was a bit distant, and Yin Hui gradually found it challenging to carry Xiao Ning. She had brought a nurse along when they set off, but due to the crowd, the wet nurse returned to Chengxin Hall first.
“Ning Ning, let Dad hold you, okay? Mother doesn’t have the strength.” Yin Hui coaxed Wei Luo, who had attempted to embrace his daughter several times, continuing to persuade.
Xiao Ning still didn’t recognize her recently reunited father.
Concubine Wen Shun smiled and offered, “Let me.”
Xiao Ning favored her grandmother, leaning over obediently.
Wei Luo could only watch helplessly.
Yin Hui purposely remarked, “Since Ning Ning won’t let Dad hold her, Dad will hold her brothers.”
Hearing this, Xiao Heng reflexively responded, “I’m old enough to walk by myself.”
Xiao Xun chimed in, “I’m too old as well.”
The two brothers had indeed grown significantly taller, but Wei Luo’s memories of his sons remained rooted more than three years ago, when Xiao Heng still enjoyed being held by him. Xiao Xun… Wei Luo’s recollection of Xiao Xun was relatively recent, making him the one he felt most guilty towards. While Xiao Heng had shared moments of play and lessons with him, Wei Luo could gradually make up for his daughter in the future. He regretted missing the first three years of Xiao Xun’s upbringing.
Although Xiao Xun was six years old that year, he was actually born at the end of the winter month and had not yet celebrated his fifth birthday.
Wei Luo walked over, bent down, effortlessly hugged one son on each arm, and straightened up with ease.
Xiao Heng’s face flushed. Despite being big, he allowed his father to embrace him. If Er Lang, San Lang, and Si Lang saw him, they would undoubtedly tease him.
Xiao Xun simply thought his father was incredibly strong and gazed at him with sparkling eyes.
“Did the two of you study hard while Dad was not at home?” Wei Luo inquired as he strolled.
Xiao Heng and Xiao Xun began chatting about their experiences, but Xiao Heng, concerned about his father’s fatigue, volunteered to walk on his own. But Wei Luo continued to hold them close.
Xiao Heng yearned for his father, and Xiao Xun admired his strong father. The father and sons shared a harmonious bond.
Xiao Ning lay on her grandmother’s shoulder, observing her father and brothers the entire time. When she finally realized that her father was lifting them higher, the girl twisted slightly and extended her hand towards her father behind her.
Wei Luo smiled, set down his sons, and scooped up his little daughter.
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