Reborn Lady - Chapter 321
After receiving congratulations, Wen Ruyue returned to Zhufeng with her Imperial Decree and the map of the mansion.
Upon her departure, Xiao Ning lay on her mother’s lap and asked curiously, “Mother, why is my aunt’s house so small?” She initially wanted to express this thought, but her mother changed it to “exquisite”.
Yin Hui gently patted her daughter’s head and explained, “It’s not too small. The yard has thirty or forty rooms, which is considered good. Ordinary people often have to make do with three or five rooms for four generations under one roof.”
Xiao Ning was shocked. How could the golden branch and jade leaf, born in the Yan Palace, comprehend the hardships faced by the common people?
Yin Hui took the opportunity to enlighten her daughter on real estate prices and the challenges faced by ordinary people in purchasing a three-entry house in Jinling City.
“Do you now think that the mansion bestowed upon your aunt by the Emperor Grandfather is already quite impressive?”
Recalling the mansion from the map, Xiao Ning furrowed her brow and responded, “Yes, indeed. Still, why didn’t the royal grandfather give my aunt a larger mansion?”
Yin Hui smiled and explained, “Because your cousin is merely the head of the county. Similar to officials having ranks, royal relatives also have ranks. The lower the rank, the smaller the mansion. Otherwise, everyone would live in the same mansion, and the hierarchy wouldn’t be apparent.”
Xiao Ning pondered for a moment and inquired, “What is Mother’s rank?”
Yin Hui replied, “Mother is a Princess, following your father. The Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, your father, Fourth Uncle, and Fifth Uncle are all princes, several ranks higher than a County Lord. Therefore, the mansion awarded by the Imperial Grandfather to us is much larger than a County Lord’s mansion.”
Xiao Ning seemed to grasp the concept, saying, “Because Father and the princes are the sons of the Emperor Grandfather, does the Emperor favor them more?”
Yin Hui confirmed, “Yes, the title rank is tied to blood relationship. Your cousin is only the adopted daughter of Concubine Shun, with no blood tie to the Imperial Grandfather. It is a significant favor for the Imperial Grandfather to appoint her as a County Head. Offering a larger mansion would go against the established rules.”
Xiao Ning now thoroughly understood the reasoning.
Yin Hui playfully pinched her daughter’s little nose, cautioning, “What Mother shared with you is not to be spoken outside. When you encounter something you don’t understand, refrain from asking others. Consult only me, your father, and your brothers secretly.”
Xiao Ning asked innocently, “Will people mock random questions?”
Yin Hui replied, “Yes, some may even report us to the Emperor Grandfather, so we must learn to be cautious and vigilant.”
Xiao Ning covered her mouth, her big black eyes turning around as she absorbed the lesson.
In the morning, Emperor Yongping appointed Wen Ruyue as the head of a county. In the afternoon, Xu Qingwan, Ji Xianxian, Fu Shan, and the three princesses all visited the Shu Mansion to congratulate Wen Ruyue.
The royal relatives were not there solely for the prestigious title of the County Lord but for various personal reasons. Ji Xianxian came purely for amusement, while the Eldest Princess attended because she was close to the Shu Mansion.
Xu Qingwan, having a past connection with Wen Ruyue at the Yan Palace, visited out of courtesy. She had informed Fu Shan beforehand and accompanied her.
The two princesses, Wei Shan and Wei Ying, who had grown up with Wen Ruyue, were eager to meet their old friend after hearing the news.
The only absentee was Concubine Gui, nearing childbirth, with no inclination to visit the County Head lacking in personal connections.
Despite the awkwardness of her situation, Wen Ruyue had to emerge to entertain her guests on this grand occasion.
Wei Shan and Ji Xianxian were curious about Wen Ruyue’s experiences in Shaoxing. While Yin Hui could dissuade her daughter once, she couldn’t prevent the relentless questioning from the other two.
The Eldest Princess, recalling her shared history with Wen Ruyue during Emperor Yongping’s uprising, felt anger. Though she held a noble status, her husband’s family dared not bully her too much.
Observing Wen Ruyue wiping her tears with a handkerchief, the Eldest Princess offered comforting words, “Ruyue, do not be saddened. Both Xue Huan and the Wang family have faced retribution. You have now ascended to the position of a County Head. Henceforth, take pride in yourself, as a beautiful marriage awaits you.”
Xu Qingwan echoed similar sentiments. The moment the sisters-in-law spoke, Ji Xianxian and Wei Shan fell silent, refraining from any sarcastic comments.
Fu Shan, lacking a significant connection with Wen Ruyue, merely sat beside her, enjoying the cake and listening to the conversation. However, witnessing Wen Ruyue’s tearful state, Fu Shan felt a deep sympathy for her. It was disheartening to see her, a Concubine, enduring such mistreatment under the same roof as the main wife. If she were in her shoes, she would strive to escape the difficult situation. If escape proved impossible, she would choose death over enduring the torment Xue Huan and his other wife had subjected Wen Ruyue to.
The guests arrived and departed in quick succession. Not long after Yin Hui had rested, Xiao Heng and Xiao Xun returned home.
Yin Hui, reclining on the couch in the adjacent room, encouraged her sons not to be overly formal.
After having strained her back from tossing too much the previous night with Wei Luo and entertaining guests in the afternoon, Yin Hui felt sore.
As Xiao Heng entered, he noticed his mother lying on the couch. Previously, she would greet them with a warm smile upon their return, but that day, she lacked the energy to do so.
Xiao Heng instructed his younger brother to take their younger sister out to play and were escorted by Jinzhan and Yinzhan away.
Sensing her son had something important to share, Yin Hui sat up in surprise, asking, “What’s the matter?”
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