Reborn Lady

Chapter 160

Hailing from the wealthiest family in Yandi, Yin Hui had witnessed much, yet she had never harbored affection for anyone. Her marriage to Wei Luo was akin to an arranged match.

Fortunately, she found herself wed to Wei Luo, a noble, handsome, and martial artist. Confronted daily by such a striking husband, a girl of fifteen or sixteen couldn’t help but be drawn to him. Yet, despite Wei Luo’s physical warmth, his heart remained as cold as ice, withholding the same affection.

In her previous life, Yin Hui had been intimidated by him. In this new life, she no longer sought his affection, content as long as they maintained a harmonious marital relationship.

With the brush and ink, Yin Hui composed a one-page reply. Most of it revolved around the amusing stories of Xiao Heng, followed by an explanation of the current state of the palace. She mentioned that her pregnancy was progressing well, concluding with the somewhat hypocritical, “Thinking of you and missing you, and looking forward to your return.”

She used to be reserved and shy, speaking in a circumspect manner. However, since she no longer desired to be so, she opted for a straightforward and bold sentence to save trouble. If he believed it, the deep affection behind the words would be worth more than three pages of paper.

Once the ink was dry, Yin Hui placed the letter into an envelope, sealed it, and personally delivered it to Princess Xu.

Princess Xu laughed and teased, “Third Master wrote such a long letter, why did you only write this much?”

Yin Hui feigned a shy look, lowered her eyes, and replied, “I thought about it, but I didn’t know what to say.”

Princess Xu nodded approvingly. That was the way to be with a husband. Men from royal families like the third son and others, if given to lust, could choose from a bunch of beauties. On the contrary, the more indifferent a person was, the easier it was to maintain the freshness. Keeping a man’s appetite engaged during moments of detachment could prolong favor, she reasoned.

“By the way, mother, in the paddock last year, my father promoted a Qianhu named Liao Shisan. Do you still remember him?” Yin Hui brought that up casually.

Princess Xu pondered for a moment and nodded. It was challenging for people to forget the general with a robust physique.

Yin Hui explained, “Liao Shisan used to work in the Yin family. He has a daughter named Qiuniang, and now she rents my store to run a food business. The third master said that Liao Shisan is afraid his wife and daughter would worry about him. I hope to send a servant girl to report to Qiuniang that he is safe.”

During the time when King Yan was absent from Pingcheng, only the servants in charge of purchasing were allowed to leave the palace, and others couldn’t enter. Even for sending letters and items, one had to go through layers of verification. Yin Hui and the others adhered to the regulations consciously, refraining from sending their servants out merely because they were favored by their husbands.

After King Yan’s victory at the border, putting Princess Xu in a good mood and being entrusted by Wei Luo, she said, “Send someone but ensure they return quickly, don’t delay.”

Yin Hui complied obediently. Upon returning to Chengxin Hall, she summoned Jinzhan and tasked her with delivering the letter to Liao Qiuniang along with her badge.

Having been an errand-runner for Yin Hui previously, Jinzhan was familiar to the guards at the north gate, making her passage smooth.

Jinzhan briskly walked to Liao Qiuniang’s meat bun store.

Due to the war with the Kingdom of Jin, the people of Yandi, unaware of the battle situation, were anxious and not in the mood for wandering. Consequently, the streets were quieter than usual, with only a handful of people waiting to buy steamed buns.

Spotting Jinzhan, Liao Qiuniang hurriedly invited her in for a conversation.

Jinzhan, catching her breath, got straight to the point. “Mr. Feng asked the third master to send a letter; it’s for you.”

Liao Qiuniang’s face initially flushed, then transformed into anger. After getting angry, she anxiously inquired, “My father, did he write a letter?”

Jinzhan, with a smile, replied, “Do you think anyone dares to entrust the third master to do things? Is Uncle Liao that kind of person? But the third master didn’t mention it, which means that Uncle Liao is fine, so you don’t have to worry.”

Liao Qiuniang regained her composure and smiled, realizing her father wouldn’t be impolite in front of the third master.

In a hushed tone, Jinzhan asked, “Madam told me to ask you what’s the matter with Mr. Feng.”

Clutching the thick envelope in her hand, Liao Qiuniang lowered her eyes and replied, “It’s nothing. He has taken a liking to me, but I don’t like him.”

Clearly, she didn’t wish to divulge more. Another customer arrived, prompting Jinzhan to return to the palace quickly.

Liao Qiuniang stood in the store, watching Jinzhan’s retreating figure. She then stuffed Feng Teng’s letter into her bosom, creating a noticeable bulge that was hard for anyone to ignore.

With no other option, Liao Qiuniang retreated to the backyard to read the letter.