Reborn Lady - Chapter 335
With many side concubines in each mansion, children were born repeatedly. Yin Hui could hardly keep track of the ranking of the newborns. Fortunately, they no longer lived together, making it easier to remember.
Ji Xianxian’s expression was not very pleasant.
With numerous side concubines, Wei Yan was the only one who managed to have a child first among the brothers, and his two side concubines were notably ahead in this regard.
However, perhaps due to Wei Yan’s once-handsome face gradually becoming rounder, Ji Xianxian cared less about who Wei Yan slept with compared to her concern for appearances.
Both Wei Yang and Wei Yan began to gain weight. Observing Wei Luo, Wei Xuan, and Wei Jing, they either possessed a cold, imposing demeanor, stood tall and straight like a mountain, or had a smooth, elegant appearance. They were truly incomparable.
Ji Xianxian’s gaze fell upon Cui Yu, who was on Wenchen’s side.
Cui Yu, one year older than Wei Yang, was thirty-four this year, yet his figure remained slender, making him appear younger than his peers.
While bored waiting for someone else’s husband to be crowned, Ji Xianxian took pleasure in observing all the handsome men around her.
However, when Wei Yang and Xu Qingwan were jointly acknowledged as the Crown Prince and Crown Princess in the eyes of everyone, Ji Xianxian couldn’t suppress her jealousy, her eyes turning red. As soon as Wei Yang donned the crown of the Crown Prince, his plump figure instantly outshone the others. The once-handsome man became the most dazzling presence in that moment.
Ji Xianxian thought sourly, if Wei Yan could be named the Crown Prince, even if he became as fat as a pig, she would still love him as before.
The canonization ceremony concluded.
On the second day, another concubine of the Chu Mansion, Wei Yan’s cousin Li, gave birth, and both mother and daughter were safe.
In the earlier years at the Yan Palace, because everyone was close-knit, even if a concubine from another courtyard gave birth, sisters-in-law and younger siblings from other courtyards would visit to congratulate them.
Nowadays, things were different; only the offspring of the main concubine received such treatment. Even for their first birthday banquet, the celebration was confined to their own mansion.
Ji Xianxian was elated when Li gave birth to a daughter and went to the Shu Mansion to share the joy with Yin Hui.
Yin Hui often heard Ji Xianxian criticize Concubine Li, claiming that she dared to challenge Ji Xianxian because of her relationship with Wei Yan, and even resorted to indecent means to compete for favor. With such a temperament, if she were to elevate her status suddenly, she would undoubtedly become even more ruthless.
If Fu Shan were present, she would likely suggest that Ji Xianxian should tie her up and give her a beating. Yin Hui didn’t intervene but frowned when Ji Xianxian was angry and laughed when she was happy, expressing her innocence in a few words. She and Ji Xianxian shared the same animosity, and Ji Xianxian was quite content. Ultimately, she was just seeking someone to converse with about trivial matters, and Ji Xianxian had plenty of strategies to handle restless concubines.
“By the way, I haven’t seen Wen Ruyue recently. Is she still unwell?”
Discussing the unique bond between cousins, Ji Xianxian suddenly thought of Wen Ruyue and inquired with Yin Hui.
Yin Hui smiled and replied, “She is fine this morning, but she prefers solitude and doesn’t enjoy going out much.”
Ji Xianxian asked curiously, “What are her plans for the future? Will she marry?”
Ji Xianxian suspected that Wen Ruyue would remain in the Shu Mansion. Since Concubine Shun had adopted her as her daughter, there was absolutely no chance for a relationship between Wen Ruyue and Wei Luo.
Yin Hui sighed, “That depends on when she can untangle her knots.”
Ji Xianxian curled her lips, thinking, what difference would it make even if she did untangle her knots?
Even Ji Xianxian pondered over Wen Ruyue, so naturally, Concubine Shun couldn’t forget about her either.
At the end of the month, Wei Luo and Yin Hui took the children to Hall Palace to pay their respects, and Concubine Shun quietly asked her daughter-in-law if there was any progress with her niece
Yin Hui spoke truthfully.
When Wei Luo dispatched Nanny Huang to the County Lord’s mansion, he mentioned planning a visit to Wen Ruyue three months later. This was not a last-minute decision but had been scheduled in advance. He only instructed Yin Hui to send people to her mansion every month, with the main mansion visiting twice, maintaining the facade of normal interactions between the two sides.
“Mother, don’t worry. It will be three months in half a month, and I will inform you immediately if there is any news,” Yin Hui reassured her mother-in-law.
Concubine Shun wore a wry smile on her face. She could only hope that her niece would come to understand and cease aspiring to become a consort.
Born into a humble family, Concubine Shun never saw herself as a superior, even after entering the palace and becoming a concubine.
She believed that as long as one had enough to eat and wear, saved some money, maintained good health, and kept their children and grandchildren safe from illness and misfortune, those days were satisfactory enough.
In the middle of the winter month, Yin Hui brought up the matter of visiting Wen Ruyue when Wei Luo was in a good mood.
Wei Luo didn’t forget about his cousin; when Yin Hui mentioned it, he said, “On the morning of the twentieth, you and I will go and see her together.”
Yin Hui asked, “Should we bring Ning Ning?”
Wei Luo replied, “No. In case my cousin cries, I’m afraid it will scare my daughter.”
Xiao Ning was also very talkative; with her parents being away and two elder brothers at home, she looked forward to it.
Xiao Heng became increasingly reliable. With him taking care of his younger siblings, Yin Hui felt reassured and followed Wei Luo into the carriage.
Before seeing Wen Ruyue, a slight crease formed between Wei Luo’s brows.
Yin Hui smiled and said, “At least it’s your cousin; you should look happier, don’t frighten her.”
When Wei Luo glanced at her, Yin Hui took his hand and guided it to feel the slight furrow between his eyebrows.
Wei Luo looked at the corners of her mouth, raised in a smile, and her clear, bright eyes. At least now, he wouldn’t misunderstand that she had any suspicions regarding his relationship with his cousin.
Feeling relieved, Wei Luo hugged her tightly.
Comments for chapter "Chapter 335"
MANGA DISCUSSION
Geners
- Action (12)
- Comedy (29)
- Completed (31)
- Drama (30)
- Fantasy (24)
- FANTASY (1)
- Futuristic (4)
- Gender Bender (1)
- Historical (8)
- Manga (0)
- Novel (48)
- One shot (4)
- Original Novel (8)
- Psychological (7)
- Reincarnation (19)
- Romance (56)
- ROMANCE (1)
- School Life (7)
- Sci-Fi (6)
- Slice of Life (2)
- Supernatural (13)
- SUPERNATURAL (0)
- Thriller (2)
- Tragedy (3)
- Transmigration (13)
- Wuxia (1)
- Yaoi (8)
- Yuri (2)