Reborn Lady - Chapter 264
Although the Feng family held the military power, they were not related by marriage to the Shu Mansion.
As long as the husband and wife kept their duties, no matter the Elder Brother or others, they wouldn’t be afraid of the Shu Mansion.
“After entering Beijing, have you met the Liao family?” Wei Luo pinched her ear and asked.
Yin Hui knew that he was talking about Liao Qiuniang and said, “Not yet. There have been too many complicated things recently, and she has just come to Beijing.”
“I fear he may not wish for it to be known that he once served as a guard in the Yin Mansion, so there’s no need to actively engage with the Liao family in the future. Simply exchange a few words of greeting when you happen to meet outside.”
Yin Hui always felt that he had other deep meanings and looked up.
Wei Luo touched her slender eyebrows, fearing that she might not understand; he said, “Father is on the throne, and he will soon establish an heir. If you and I are too close to powerful families, I’m afraid it will arouse the heir’s suspicion.”
Yin Hui’s expression froze, and she looked at him for a moment. Then she solemnly replied, “I understand. Don’t worry, my lord.”
In the previous life, there was no one left in the Yin family. Feng Su left Pingcheng early due to Feng Teng’s illness, seeking medical treatment everywhere. After arriving in the capital, Wei Luo had no influential backing, so there was naturally no need to inform her about anything.
However, as newly appointed Prince and Princess, the husband and wife were now about to make plans for the days after her father-in-law’s death.
Empress Xu was virtuous, and Prince Duan also had a virtuous name, so the Crown Prince should be good, right?
On New Year’s Eve, Wei Luo and Yin Hui brought their children into the palace early. The other four princes also arrived early, following the Emperor to worship the ancestors.
That was the first ancestor worship for Emperor Yongping after he ascended the throne. He was dressed in a dragon robe, and his eyes were slightly red.
Yin Hui thought he was a person who valued affection. If Wei Ang hadn’t cut down the vassals vigorously and refused to give the vassal kings a way to survive, her father-in-law might not have rebelled. No matter how reasonable it was, an uncle who pushed his nephew off the dragon chair had a bad reputation. If it was possible, who would want to go that way? Any aspiring Emperor didn’t want to bear a bad reputation.
Yin Hui’s eyes quietly fell on Wei Yang. Wei Yang was also a person with a good reputation. So as long as Wei Luo stayed in the capital as a Prince, with no soldiers or nobles in his hands, after Wei Yang ascended the throne, there would be no need for him to be a villain. It would also be impossible for him to drive all his brothers to death when he ascended the throne.
After figuring it out, Yin Hui’s worries suddenly eased, and she was still talking and laughing at the palace banquet later, with ease.
After New Year’s Eve, the Imperial Court adopted the first reign title of Emperor Yongping, Jinghe, and that year became the first year of Jinghe. The festive atmosphere of the New Year had completely eliminated the decadence after the war last year. Because the Imperial Court added drafts, people from all over the country arrived in Jinling one after another. On the streets of the capital, scholars could often be seen walking together.
At the same time, the famous families in Jinling and the nobles of the old dynasty also invited the teacher to take the time to teach the daughters of the right age at home, waiting for the draft after the Lantern Festival.
There was also a banquet in the palace on the night of the Lantern Festival. Concubine Wen Shun took the opportunity of admiring the lanterns and said to Yin Hui alone, “Ah Hui, the draft is about to start. Please ask him if he has any requests, so I can pay attention to it later.”
Even if she had to wait until the end to choose, with so many beautiful girls, she still had to pick the one her son liked.
Yin Hui conveyed Wei Luo’s words to her mother in law.
Concubine Wen Shun was surprised and said, “He hasn’t even considered Tong Fang next to him?”
Yin Hui acted ashamed, “It’s my fault too. The person you pick out may not suit the Prince’s wishes.”
Concubine Wen Shun hurriedly said, “What does it have to do with you? Those two people are both beautiful.”
While conversing, Concubine Wen Shun also discerned the situation and sighed, “The Third Son is just introverted. He prefers solitude. Since childhood, no one has managed to penetrate his heart. It’s fortunate that he married someone like you. Otherwise, if he ended up with someone less attractive or with an unpleasant demeanor, he might not even consider having children.”
Yin Hui, holding her mother-in-law’s arm, shyly responded, “Lower your voice. If people hear, how embarrassing their daughter-in-law could be? Despite your fondness for me, outsiders might think I’m not worthy of the Prince.”
Concubine Wen Shun dismissed this, saying, “How are you not worthy? He’s fortunate to be born in Yan Palace. Otherwise, with his temperament, how could he marry you, the number one beauty in Yandi?”
Yin Hui blushed, dismissing the title of the number one beauty in Yandi as a mere rumor spread by the people of Pingcheng.
“Okay, let’s talk about something else,” Concubine Wen Shun suggested.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law enjoyed the fireworks for a while, turned a corner, and unexpectedly encountered Concubine Guo Xian and Fu Shan.
Fu Shan had been diagnosed as pregnant at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, not yet showing but radiating the joy of impending motherhood.
As they met, Concubine Guo Xian and Concubine Wen Shun took the lead, while Yin Hui and Fu Shan followed behind.
Knowing that Fu Shan desired children in her previous life, Yin Hui pondered whether the recent changes, including Wei Xuan possibly taking side concubines, would make Fu Shan uncomfortable.
Though changes were acceptable, Fu Shan was still pregnant. Tentatively, Yin Hui inquired if Fu Shan felt troubled, assuring her that she was available to listen and provide support.
To Yin Hui’s surprise, Fu Shan was unperturbed and intentionally walked slowly with her, whispering, “My mother used to be a renowned beauty in Jin Kingdom. Father Khan married her and took in many concubines. There are countless beauties in the Central Plains. When I married, I never expected the Fourth Master to have only me. All the side concubines and consorts are equal in my eyes. As long as the Fourth Master values me the most and treats the children well, I am content.”
Under the bright moonlight and palace lanterns, Fu Shan’s eyes were clear, devoid of forced smiles. She resembled a clear stream meandering on the grassland, unaffected by the events around her.
Furthermore, Fu Shan turned to explain to Yin Hui, “Are you comforting me because you fear that the side concubines might fight for favor? Don’t worry; assert your position as the main wife. If they do something wrong, hold them accountable and keep them in check. A couple of corrective measures will make them honest.”
Her mother handled concubines in that manner. As long as she was fair and avoided causing harm, Father Khan would overlook the situation.
Yin Hui was surprised, “Beat twice?”
Fu Shan responded confidently, “Certainly, I don’t like wasting words. Plus, I’m convinced it’s the most effective approach.”
Yin Hui felt as though she had just encountered a different side of Fu Shan. Women on the grassland seemed to exhibit distinct behaviors from those in the Central Plains.
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