Reborn Lady

Chapter 142

Wei Ying felt lost. At that moment, Eunuch Hai came out to greet her and graciously invited her in.

She couldn’t even look at the back of her sweetheart and went to see her father as if nothing had happened.

King Yan noticed his daughter was ill at a glance, so he first asked Eunuch Hai to send someone to call the doctor, and then said to his daughter, “The wind was so strong last night, why did you go for a ride?”

Wei Ying had already made up the reason. She smiled and said, “I may only have this chance in my life to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival on the grassland. Of course, I can do whatever I want, but it’s a pity that you wanted to drink with my brothers and the others. Otherwise, I would have liked to take you to race under the moon.”

King Yan said with a smile, “The grassland will be the same, and the moon will also be here. As long as you like, you can come here to enjoy the moon any year. What does it mean to have only one chance?”

Wei Ying lowered her head and held the handkerchief. “Second Sister is going to marry, and you will marry me off soon, and then I will become someone else’s wife, so I won’t be so free.”

King Yan snorted, “No matter who you marry, you are my daughter, and the dignified princess, who dares to control you?”

Wei Ying: “That is to say, to be a wife, you have to act like a wife. Unless you keep me for a lifetime, only by your side can I do whatever I want.”

King Yan gently rubbed his daughter’s head, pondering that the time for his little girl to discuss marriage had arrived—a thought that left him feeling somewhat reluctant. However, his desire to pamper her for the rest of his life clashed with the reality of his limited lifespan. As a responsible parent, he aimed to secure a suitable marriage for his children while he still had the authority to do so.

“Don’t bring this up; your second sister is getting married next year. You’ll have to wait until then. It’s still too early,” he remarked.

“Alright, that’s what you said. I won’t mention it until next year,” she agreed. After a four or five-day recovery, King Yan announced their departure for Pingcheng.

Upon reaching Pingcheng, it was still autumn, and the noon heat caused sweat to bead on their brows. By the time they returned, September had arrived, and the Double Ninth Festival was just around the corner.

On the seventh day of the lunar new year, Yin Hui went straight to visit the Yin family. The last time she had seen her grandfather was during Yin Wen’s punishment. Worried about his health after such a long time, she considered the impact of the incident on the old man, who had been deeply affected by the misfortune that befell his most cherished grandson.

Yin Yong and Yin Lang welcomed her upon arrival. Examining her grandfather closely, Yin Hui noticed his significant weight loss but was relieved to see that he appeared in good spirits, seemingly recovering from the blow of the incident.

“How have you been in the paddock?” Yin Yong inquired with a concerned smile.

Taking a sip of tea, Yin Hui shared a few amusing stories before cautiously saying, “Have you heard anything about Uncle Liao?”

Yin Yong nodded and shared with emotion, “Considering Liao Shisan’s martial arts, had he enlisted in the army twenty years earlier, he might have earned promotions through military merits. However, he lacked ambitions. In his youth, a bodyguard agency picked him up as an apprentice. After leaving the army, he joined a caravan. I rescued him, and he worked for me. Two decades have elapsed, yet he remains without aspirations or personal desires. Even his marriage was arranged for him. If he hadn’t faced injustice, he likely wouldn’t have departed.”

As for what wronged him, Yin Yong didn’t say anything in front of Yin Lang. 

Yin Hui remarked, “You truly know Uncle Liao. When I inquired about his plans that day, he mentioned wanting to assist Qiuniang in managing the meat bun store business. He seemed content with his life. Still, I couldn’t bear to see him waste his martial arts skills, so I recommended him to the third master.”

Yin Yong smiled and responded, “Ah Hui, you’ve shared so much. Are you afraid I’ll blame you for supporting him? Silly girl, if he can serve the prince, I’ll only be happy for him.”

Yin Hui glanced outside, then whispered, “You may be happy, but I fear my second uncle and aunt will resent me again.”

Anticipating Mrs. Zhao’s expectations, Yin Hui reflected on the family’s dynamics, feeling pressured to assist Yin Rong in building connections and arranging a match. While she didn’t mind supporting someone from the same family, being urged to endorse individuals with different surnames troubled her.

Yin Yong stroked his beard and spoke with meaning, “It doesn’t matter what they think. I just hope your elder brother learns from this experience. Life can be unpredictable—ten years in Hedong (land east of the Yellow river), ten years in Hexi (land west of the Yellow river). No one can foresee another’s fate. So, don’t mistreat others when you’re prosperous. Keep a good heart, perform more virtuous deeds, and you won’t fear enemies.”

Yin Yong felt fortunate that his elder grandson had offended Liao Shisan. With Liao Shisan having endured twenty lashes, whether he became a Qianhu or a great general, his virtuous nature would prevent further trouble for Yin Rong. If it were someone else, revenge might have been sought, posing a threat to the eldest grandson and the entire Yin family.

Contemplating this, Yin Yong turned his attention to his other grandson, Yin Lang.

Yin Lang, noticing his grandfather’s gaze, excused himself from the table and respectfully declared to the old man, “Grandfather’s teachings will be etched in my heart. I assure you, I will remember them well.”

Yin Yong felt a sense of relief. Having observed Yin Lang for over a month, he noted that despite the grandson’s youth, he displayed a wisdom beyond his years. In terms of talent, he might not be inferior to the eldest grandson.

Initially, Yin Yong intended to give the entirety of the Yin family’s wealth to his eldest grandson. However, the recent incident prompted him to reconsider. The two grandsons, he decided, would receive their shares based on their virtues. The one demonstrating more virtuous qualities would inherit the larger portion. If the eldest grandson harbored any objections, Yin Yong was ready to see him prove his worth.