Reborn Lady - Chapter 368
Jinghe, eighth year, autumn.
The refreshing fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus wafted through the window on the breeze, lifting Yin Hui’s spirits as she awoke from a pleasant dream.
Basking in the morning light, Yin Hui retrieved the envelope that the guard had delivered to her just the day before from beneath her pillow.
There were two letters in it, one written by Wei Luo, and the other by Wei Heng.
Last winter, a new Khan was established in Tatar, located on the northern border of the Wei State. Just as the new year approached, her father-in-law dispatched an envoy to Tatar to extend congratulations, with hopes for long-lasting friendship and peaceful coexistence between the two nations. However, the Tatar Khan proved to be ambitious, arrogant, and disrespectful, going so far as to directly execute the envoy from the Wei State! Upon hearing this news, her father-in-law was so angry, and he personally led an army of 500,000 soldiers to attack them after the Chinese New Year.
When her father-in-law departed, he took along two sons experienced in leading soldiers, Wei Luo and Wei Xuan. Additionally, he took Da Lang, San Lang, and Wu Lang with him.
Er Lang, being more inclined towards leisure and lacking skill in martial arts and horsemanship, was ill-suited for war. Similarly, Si Lang’s frail constitution made him unsuitable for military endeavors, so both remained in the capital this time.
While Wei Luo had engaged in several battles in recent years, Yin Hui’s concerns for him had lessened. However, as it was her son’s first time going to war and being a young man, Yin Hui couldn’t help but worry about him.
Fortunately, her father-in-law’s war against Tatar proceeded smoothly this time, with favorable news arriving one after another. By June, the war officially concluded, with the Khan of Tatar submitting to Wei Luo.
The latest family letter from the father and son announced their return to the Imperial Court.
After breakfast, Wei Xun proceeded to the palace for his usual studies, while Wei Ning headed to the study room to attend lessons with the female teacher.
As the children grew older, Yin Hui found it easier to delegate certain trivial matters. She summoned the head of the embroidery room and instructed her to prepare that year’s autumn and winter attire for her eldest son.
Wei Luo had always been economical with words in his letters, but their son was more meticulous. Not only did he convey a wealth of knowledge, but he also included his current height, knowing well that his mother would be eager to track his growth.
At sixteen years old, Wei Heng already stood half a foot taller than Yin Hui.
The young man who practiced martial arts had a relatively strong body. When Yin Hui mentioned this, the nurse in charge of the embroidery room acknowledged it with a smile before leaving.
“My lord and the others are coming back, I hope you are happy,” Jinzhan stood beside her, seeing the long-lost happy smile on her master’s face; she was also happy.
Yin Hui looked at the maid’s eight-month pregnant belly and said, “Didn’t I tell you to rest well? Why are you here again?”
After Jinzhan married Chang Feng, she lived in a separate small courtyard in front of the mansion. She gave birth to a fat boy four years ago, and she was pregnant again this year.
Jinzhan said, “Isn’t the weather good? I came here to chat with you to relieve boredom.”
Yin Hui asked her to sit down and talk.
After the master and servant had just chatted for a while, Ji Xianxian came.
Jinzhan resigned first and had several maids accompany the master to entertain guests.
After more than ten years of friendship, now that Ji Xianxian came to the Shu Mansion, Yin Hui didn’t have to go to the front yard to greet her, and just waited for her in the hall. Ji Xianxian didn’t care about such small things. After all, whenever Yin Hui went to the Chu Mansion, she was too lazy to be polite.
While waiting for Ji Xianxian, Yin Hui instructed the maids to carry the chairs and tea table to the osmanthus tree in the yard.
As tea was served, accompanied by a selection of melons and fruits, Ji Xianxian arrived, adorned in a gold satin gown with a red background, adorned with jewels, exuding magnificence.
“Second sister-in-law looks radiant today, but what’s the happy occasion?” Yin Hui complimented her with a smile.
Ji Xianxian seated herself next to Yin Hui and gestured for the maids to withdraw, allowing the sisters-in-law to converse privately.
Ji Xianxian, naturally pleased with her appearance, deliberately shook her sleeves upon hearing the words. She then looked at Yin Hui and remarked, “There is no special occasion. I am done with wearing a sackcloth. This year’s new clothes are all very colorful, yet you’re wearing an old dress from a few years ago. We started making spring clothes this year, and it’s been half a year. Why are you so simple? My sister-in-law is already wearing red.”
Yin Hui responded with a smile, “The old red clothes are different from the new red clothes.”
Ji Xianxian remarked confidently, “You worry too much. Father just won the battle, he’ll be in high spirits when he returns and won’t say anything when he sees us wearing new clothes.”
Empress Renxiao passed away three years ago. During these years, their father-in-law had also appointed several new nobles. It seemed unlikely for such a long-standing relationship to be affected by whether the daughter-in-law was well-dressed or not.
Yin Hui responded, “Let’s wait a little longer. Let’s discuss it next year. It’s been three years. I suggest you change now. We can compete in beauty later. Father may not be upset, but let’s honor the memory of the Empress for a while. Father will surely be happy when he sees that.”
Ji Xianxian curled her lips and whispered, “So what if he is happy, can he give us any rewards?”
They were destined to be princesses in this life, no matter how well they performed, they would not be promoted, and as long as they didn’t commit significant errors, they wouldn’t be dismissed. In such circumstances, why bother to exert themselves? Only Xu Qingwan, as the Crown Princess and future mother of the country, had to endure it all.
Yin Hui didn’t engage in an argument, saying, “Anyway, I’m saying that for your own good. Do you want to hear it or not?”
Ji Xianxian ceased discussing dressing up and remarked with a smile, “Prince Shu and Wu Lang are coming back, aren’t you very happy?”
Yin Hui responded with a look that implied, “You don’t need to ask.”
Taking a sip of tea, Ji Xianxian recalled Wu Lang’s tall figure when he left the previous year and reminded Yin Hui, “Wu Lang is sixteen years old now. The timing wasn’t right a few years ago, so this year you should prepare a maid for him. Otherwise, if there’s no one at home, he might go hang out outside.”
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