Reborn Lady - Chapter 361
Given their close relationship, it was customary for the Eldest Princess to arrange such a reception banquet for Wei Luo upon his return from war. As his elder sister, she often showed considerate and enthusiastic gestures toward the family, much like a caring older sister in an ordinary household.
After Liangxia left, Yin Hui said to Wei Luo, “When you weren’t around, the Elder Sister often came to visit us; she was very caring.”
The Eldest Princess was warm-hearted and took care of his family when he was away in battle. He felt it was important to express his gratitude to her, so he wouldn’t appear rude.
Sure enough, Wei Luo nodded in agreement, understanding what she meant.
The children returned to their respective quarters to freshen up and change clothes. As dusk approached, the family of five made their way to the Grand Princess Mansion.
Upon seeing the Eldest Princess, Wei Luo formally expressed his gratitude.
Given Wei Luo’s height, the Eldest Princess had to look up to him. Observing his thin and tanned face, she appeared slightly teary-eyed and said with concern, “You’ve been working hard for our Great Wei out there. It’s fortunate that Sister could assist you with taking care of your family. Please, don’t speak so formally with me. Were you injured during your time away?”
Wei Luo replied, “Just a few minor injuries, nothing serious.”
The Eldest Princess glanced at Yin Hui, her expression somewhat uncertain.
Yin Hui smiled reassuringly and added, “Injuries on the battlefield are inevitable, but they’re really not serious. Please don’t worry about it.”
Relieved, the Eldest Princess nodded and then turned to her two sons, Zhao Ling and Zhao Chun, saying, “Your third uncle is skilled in combat. Both of you should learn martial arts from him in the future. When you grow up, you can protect your family, serve your country, and contribute to the court just like your third uncle.”
Zhao Ling and Zhao Chun nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, Zhao Mao, the Eldest Princess’ husband, wore an almost green expression. Despite being a military officer himself, he felt overshadowed by Wei Luo’s achievements, particularly because Emperor Yongping hadn’t provided him with opportunities to showcase his abilities after ascending the throne.
At that moment, Wei Yan and Ji Xianxian arrived with their children.
While Wei Yan had previously encountered Wei Luo in the palace, it was Ji Xianxian’s first time seeing him in over a year. Confronted with Wei Luo’s darkened and stern face, Ji Xianxian tightly bit her lip, struggling to hold back her laughter.
When it was time to eat, Ji Xianxian glanced at Wei Luo, who was drinking with her husband, and whispered to Yin Hui, “Is this really the Third Master? How did he become so dark?” To her, this was evidence that Wei Luo had endured the trials of life and death on the battlefield—a mark of honor. She didn’t find it unsightly at all; instead, she felt a sense of pride and admiration.
Turning her gaze, she observed Zhao Mao, who didn’t dare to express anger towards the Eldest Princess and only dared to challenge Wei Luo to a wine competition. Then, she glanced at Wei Yan, who had begun to put on weight and was no longer in his prime over the past two years. Comparing these two, Wei Luo stood out as the dragon and phoenix among them.
“Second Sister-in-law, bask in the sun for half a day every day, and let’s see if you still look like this,” Yin Hui retorted rather impolitely.
Ji Xianxian looked at her and smiled instead of showing annoyance. “I used to say that the Third Master is as cold as ice, and you didn’t react at all. But today, I merely mentioned his tan, and you got upset. Tsk, tsk, in other people’s marriages, the longer the relationship, the weaker it becomes. But seeing you like this, it seems that your bond with the Third Master is only growing stronger.”
“The Second Sister-in-law is teasing the Third Sister-in-law again, isn’t she?” The Eldest Princess suddenly interjected, her tone protective of Yin Hui.
Ji Xianxian curled her lips and replied, “How could I dare? Everyone knows you favor her the most.”
The Eldest Princess laughed, “Where did you come up with that? Since when did I show favoritism to the Third Sister-in-law?”
Her response was merely a casual remark, not grounded in truth, so she didn’t bother to explain further and simply hummed in a deliberately perfunctory manner.
After the banquet concluded, Prince Chu and Prince Shu departed, one heading left and the other right.
Earlier, at the celebration banquet in the palace, Wei Yan had indulged in a bit too much drink. Upon returning to his mansion, he slept soundly, only to wake up later and hastily freshen up before heading to the Grand Princess Mansion.
As they arrived home, Wei Yan remembered something and said to Ji Xianxian, “See, the Eldest Princess held a banquet to welcome the Third Brother. Why don’t you do something similar as you are his second sister-in-law?”
Ji Xianxian slanted her gaze from the dressing table, turning her head to glance at him with disdain. “If people want to earn a good reputation, they will naturally do it. I can’t imitate that, and I have no desire to.
When it came to being close to Yin Hui, she might lose out to Wei Ying and Fu Shan. As for the Eldest Princess, she couldn’t even compare to her even if she provided a few meals.
As for currying favor with Wei Luo…
Ji Xianxian sneered.
Wei Luo was as cold as ice; how could he show favoritism to the Eldest Princess just because of a meal?
Hearing Wei Yan continue to nag, Ji Xianxian put down the hairpin and walked to the bed. She stretched out her hand to pinch the fat on Wei Yan’s waist, saying, “You know, instead of comparing me to the Eldest Princess, why don’t you compare your figure with the Third Master’s? He looks like he’s in his twenties despite being in his thirties. Take a look in the mirror again. If I tell others that you look like Pan An when you were young, they’ll laugh their heads off!”
He removed his wife’s hand, touched his own face, and muttered, “How could it have changed so much?”
Ji Xianxian gave him a hopeless look.
Thinking that Yin Hui was married to the handsome Third Master at this moment, while she only had Wei Yan, who had started to put on weight, Ji Xianxian felt deeply sympathetic for herself.
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