Reborn Lady - Chapter 381
“Thank you, Third Aunt,” Wei Zhuang said with a sweet smile, clearly delighted with the hairpin.
She bore a striking resemblance to Ji Xianxian, inheriting her mother’s proud and flamboyant temperament entirely. Such a disposition might be challenging for an ordinary man to handle, but Yin Hui had witnessed Wei Zhuang and Zhao Ling together. Zhao Ling had always yielded to Wei Zhuang. Even Wei Heng and Wei Xun couldn’t tolerate her temperament, yet Zhao Ling willingly followed Wei Zhuang’s lead, always looking at her with an affectionate gaze.
That gaze resembled Wei Yan’s look at Ji Xianxian, albeit more earnest than Wei Yan’s.
That day, she went to the Chu Mansion to give her gift, and the next day, Yin Hui went to the Eldest Princess’s mansion for the wedding.
Before the two children became engaged, the Eldest Princess had a heart-to-heart talk with Yin Hui. She expressed that while she cherished Wei Zhuang as a niece, she found her too arrogant to be a suitable daughter-in-law. However, recognizing that marriage ultimately belonged to the children, the Eldest Princess hoped that her son could have what he desired. Therefore, she was willing to go ahead and propose the marriage. The reason she went to Yin Hui was that if Ji Xianxian refused to agree, Yin Hui could potentially convince Ji Xianxian.
Yin Hui was simply relieved that Ji Xianxian agreed; she had no desire to become involved in the situation.
The proximity of the three families posed a potential problem. If any disputes were to arise between Wei Zhuang and the Eldest Princess in the future, Ji Xianxian might act unreasonably. In such a scenario, there was a risk that she could unjustly blame Yin Hui instead.
After returning from the wedding, Yin Hui couldn’t help but gaze at her daughter.
Twelve-year-old Wei Ning was growing increasingly feminine, with fair skin, rosy lips, and a pair of peach blossom eyes brimming with expression.
“Why is mother looking at me like that?” Wei Ning asked curiously.
Yin Hui sighed, “Ah Zhuang has been married off, and soon it will be your turn. I was just pondering what kind of young man would be worthy of my Ning Ning.”
Wei Ning snorted, “I’m only twelve, Mother. If you want to worry about someone, find me two sisters-in-law first!”
Wei Heng, who was sipping tea, nearly choked.
Wei Xun glanced at his brother and thought that it was too early for his own turn. If his mother wanted to intervene, she should focus on arranging his brother’s marriage first.
Yin Hui’s emotions were stirred by the wedding next door, so she dismissed the topic before bedtime.
It was not that she didn’t care about her sons, but most of their marriages would be arranged by her father-in-law. Besides, Ning Ning was still young, far from the age to start worrying about marriage.
At the end of the twelfth lunar month, heavy snow descended upon Pingcheng.
This was the third snowfall in Pingcheng since Yin Hui and the others had moved back. The previous two snowfalls had been quite light, barely covering the ground.
Wei Xun accompanied his sister to build a large snowman in the garden. Since they were very young when they lived in Jinling, they had forgotten the heavy snow typical of the north, so experiencing such heavy snowfall was a novelty for them. Wei Heng, having grown up and experienced snow at the frontier with his grandfather, was much more composed than his younger siblings.
“Mother, when the snow melts, can we go horse racing in the countryside?” Wei Heng suggested with a smile as he sat next to his mother.
Ever since they returned to Pingcheng, the family had ventured on tours to several mountains in the suburbs. Wei Heng noticed that his mother enjoyed horse racing immensely.
Since the Emperor Grandfather arrived in Beijing, his mother hadn’t left the city for quite some time.
Starting next year, Wei Heng would also have his duties to attend to, and he would be away from home early and return late, much like his father. Thus, he resolved to utilize his annual leave to spend more quality time with his mother.
Yin Hui was delighted by her son’s thoughtfulness and discussed with Wei Luo that she and the children would go, and naturally, Wei Luo would accompany them.
Coincidentally, as they were leaving the city, they encountered Emperor Yongping, Da Lang, and San Lang departing from the palace in light clothing. If it weren’t for his strong dislike of the Crown Prince, Emperor Yongping would have surely invited him.
As the city was bustling with people, everyone waited until they were out of the city before gathering together.
“Is the Imperial Grandfather also going horse racing?” Wei Ning, dressed in men’s attire and mounted on a horse, approached Emperor Yongping’s side affectionately.
Emperor Yongping, enamored by his beautiful granddaughter, smiled fondly, “Yes, would you like to join us?”
Wei Ning glanced at Wei Heng and explained, “Brother said he will be busy with work next year, so he insisted on taking us out to accompany him.”
Yin Hui, dressed as a man and riding beside Wei Luo, silently praised her daughter in her heart. She hoped that by showing her love for her child, her father-in-law would only perceive her fondness for her children and not criticize her for not appearing dignified.
Nevertheless, Yin Hui still harbored a sense of guilt, reminiscent of the year she went out with Wei Luo and encountered her father-in-law, who was still King Yan, in the alleyway. Though she was no longer afraid of Wei Luo, she always felt a sense of awe towards her father-in-law.
Indeed, Emperor Yongping glanced at his daughter-in-law, noticing her apprehensive demeanor. Sensing her fear, Emperor Yongping refrained from summoning the Third Son’s family and departed with his two grandsons.
Once they were at a distance, Yin Hui took advantage of the three children running ahead and quietly asked Wei Luo, “If I behave like this, will my father despise me?”
Wei Luo tilted his head in thought.
Today, she was dressed in a crimson robe, her long hair tied atop her head with a jade crown. Petite and fair-faced, she resembled a young man of similar age to her two sons.
The crimson hue of her attire was already eye-catching, but against the backdrop of the pristine white snow, she appeared even more radiant and captivating.
Wei Luo wasn’t entirely certain if his father would despise such a daughter-in-law, but he had no regrets about this trip.
“No,” Wei Luo replied with confidence. “Father knows that you can ride a horse.”
His certainty reassured Yin Hui, dispelling her worries.
The family of five remained in the suburbs for a while before returning to the palace.
Emperor Yongping and his entourage had departed earlier than them.
In the East Hall, the Crown Prince summoned Da Lang to the study for questioning. He intended to inquire about his sons’ activities for the day, but was surprised to learn that they had encountered the Third Brother’s family.
“Did you travel together?” the Crown Prince asked.
Da Lang responded, “No, we departed after exchanging greetings. After all, the Third Aunt was present.”
Da Lang guessed that if The Third Aunt hadn’t been there, the Emperor would have surely invited his third uncle and his family to join them.
The Crown Prince glanced at the “Hunting Painting” hanging in the study.
His father only took his sons to race, not Wu Lang and Qi Lang. The youngest saw it with their own eyes, so he didn’t know how they would feel.
Nevertheless, the Crown Prince found himself in a good mood. Despite being a Crown Prince, he received different treatment from his father compared to his four brothers.
Feeling cheerful, the Crown Prince decided to visit Concubine Meng’s courtyard that night. With the next morning free from any errands, he planned to enjoy his time with Concubine Meng to the fullest.
After a hearty night, he enjoyed a restful sleep.
In the early morning, the Crown Prince woke up with Concubine Meng still leaning against him.
He gently rubbed her hair, then lifted the quilt and headed to the washroom.
However, as he sat up, a sudden heat engulfed his head, as if something had exploded inside.
Concubine Meng, still groggy from sleep, clutched the quilt as the Crown Prince lifted it, then retreated inside it.
Before she could fully settle, a sudden muffled sound startled her. Opening her eyes in surprise, she saw the Crown Prince lying there stiffly, his eyes turned white, twitching a few times before becoming still.
A shrill scream pierced through the doors and windows, awakening everyone in the Eastern Hall.
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