Reborn Lady - Chapter 266
Sensing Yin Hui’s discomfort, Ji Xianxian departed afterward. Unfortunately, her palace visit proved unproductive; she did not meet the girls, and Concubine Li scolded her, deeming Ji Xianxian immature.
Silently receiving the reprimand, Ji Xianxian chose not to disclose the embarrassment to Yin Hui. Days later, the Third Princess, Wei Ying, left the palace. After visiting the under-repair Princess Mansion, she joined her sister-in-law Fu Shan for lunch in the Xiang Mansion before arriving at the Shu Mansion.
Yin Hui was engrossed in playing with Xiao Ning, a lively young girl who refused to take a break.
Upon hearing that her little aunt was coming, Xiao Ning turned around and ran out. As she ran out to greet Wei Ying, Yin Hui refrained from chasing her.
Wei Ying, upon entering, was greeted with a sweet, “Little aunt!”
Wei Ying, moved by the adorable display, knelt down, caught Ning, and embraced her, showering her with kisses.
Xiao Ning, remembering Wei Ying’s past visits to their courtyard in the Yan Palace, anticipated gifts, food, or toys.
Sure enough, Wei Ying brought a few boxes of pastries, all purchased from a store.
Xiao Ning Moved her eyes, smiling.
“No wonder you resisted eating obediently at noon. It seems you had a hunch that your aunt would bring something delicious.”
Yin Hui walked over and saw her daughter holding a box of pastries, eager to open it immediately. She pretended to be angry.
Xiao Ning, worried that her mother would take away her pastries, slipped from her aunt’s arms with it and ran away. Her own wet nurse chased after her to take care of her.
Yin Hui shook her head helplessly and greeted Wei Ying with a smile, “Why are you so late? Have you eaten yet?”
Wei Ying held Yin Hui’s arm affectionately and said while walking in, “I went to see my mansion in the morning. After that, I had a meal at my Fourth Sister-in-law’s place.”
Her sister-in-law had always been a foodie, enjoying all the delicacies in Pingcheng. In Jinling, she had discovered a variety of fresh treats and prepared a table full to entertain Wei Ying.
Wei Ying whispered to Yin Hui, “Since we came to Beijing, I’ve noticed my Fourth Sister-in-law has gained weight. I don’t know if she’s pregnant or simply has a good appetite and gained weight.”
Yin Hui laughed and replied, “In that case, I should tell her you can’t indulge your appetite too much during pregnancy.”
Wei Ying recalled her rosy face and said, “Actually, this is pretty good. I was worried that the palace draft would make her sad, but I didn’t expect she wouldn’t take it to heart.”
As she spoke, she carefully observed Yin Hui.
Yin Hui understood what she was doing. “You came out of the palace today, is it to comfort us?”
Wei Ying said with a smile, “Only to comfort you and the Fourth Sister-in-law. The Elder Sister-in-law doesn’t need me to comfort her, and for the Second Sister-in-law, it’s useless if I comfort her.”
She was right; the sisters-in-laws looked at each other and smiled, proceeding hand in hand to the hall.
Wei Ying had seen that year’s girls, and she came just to reveal to her sister-in-laws that there were fifty girls, some beautiful but not all. After all, the girls were all from famous families in Jinling. The most important thing was birth, and they could be selected if they had good facial features. Unlike before, the top local beauties were selected from all over the country and then sent to the capital together.
Yin Hui didn’t want Wei Ying to continue worrying about her and explained, “Your third brother said that he doesn’t need side concubines, and the Emperor also agreed, but it’s not easy to publicize this matter, so I didn’t tell you before.”
Wei Ying said in surprise, “Third Brother doesn’t want side concubines?”
Yin Hui snorted, saying, “He doesn’t. He said that he didn’t want to socialize with strangers, and he would have to let down the kindness of father for nothing.”
Wei Ying looked at her and suddenly smiled, “You must be happy in your heart. Other men wish to have all the beauties in the world as their own. Only the Third Brother has a special liking and only loves you.”
Yin Hui waved her hands repeatedly, saying, “He’s just cold, not what you say.”
In her previous life, she had been fed too much of that ecstasy soup, and she really thought that Wei Luo only had eyes for her, but what happened?
Wei Ying, who didn’t know the inside story, only felt that the Third Sister-in-law was being modest. Seeing her indifferent demeanor, Wei Ying wanted to laugh and was very envious.
It was easy to find a priceless treasure, but it was rare to have a lover.
The Third Sister-in-law was in harmony with the Third Elder Brother; she…
Wei Ying lowered her eyes and smiled.
Yin Hui saw the bitterness in that smile, was startled, and asked softly, “Have you still not put it down?”
Wei Ying turned the bracelet on her wrist, and there was a hint of sweet pride in her words, “I can’t let go, I don’t want to let him go either.”
Everyone in Pingcheng said that he was a mere scholar, and he relied heavily on his elder sister, but in the past three years, he had been advising her father and had already become famous all over the world.
She liked him even when he was unknown, let alone now.
Noticing Yin Hui’s complex expression, Wei Ying smiled, saying, “Sister-in-law, don’t worry. As I said, I don’t seek results. Anyway, I’m older now, and my best years have already been delayed. I’ll be more self-willed. I’ll just tell my father that I don’t like any man. Can my father force me to marry someone?” Her father even allowed the Third Brother not to accept the side concubine. If she acted like a baby, he would definitely agree.
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I get a strong feeling that even Cui Yu likes the princess that’s why he hasn’t married anyone himself. I just wish they get their happy ending