Chapter 206: Hand Rope - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 206: Hand Rope

How is Wen Mengsheng doing now?
Thinking of this, she felt that this trip might be worth it. Perhaps she could meet Wen Mengsheng and relieve some of her lovesickness.

"Since mother has already said so, I will go. However, I wonder if Aunt will allow me to go out."

"Don't worry, just say we are going back to Qiongzhou and will visit Fahua Temple for peace tomorrow. Mrs. Lin certainly won't stop us!"

Seeing that her mother had already come up with an excuse, she smiled faintly, her mind filled with thoughts of Wen Mengsheng's image.

At this moment, she didn't know that what she was about to do would lead to the execution of the entire Wen family and allow Feng Jinyao to avenge her great hatred!

Returning to Ning'an Courtyard, Feng Jinyao instructed Yunxu to find the phosphorescent powder that Xu Mingyue had sent earlier and also asked Xiuqiu to make three or four red hand ropes that looked very ordinary.

"Miss, what are these for?"

"To give to my second brother to ensure he tops the list!"

Xiuqiu was puzzled. How could an ordinary hand rope help the second young master achieve high rankings? She thought her miss was joking.

Seeing Yunxu bring the phosphorescent powder, she instructed her to fetch a bowl of clean water in a white porcelain cup, poured the phosphorescent powder into it, stirred it evenly, and then soaked the red ropes in the mixture.

Yunxu recalled what Miss had said in the carriage and, looking at the red ropes dyed with the phosphorescent powder, she remained silent.

Xiuqiu, however, was curious and wanted to ask, but seeing Yunxu shake her head, signaling her not to speak, she held her tongue.

Feng Jinyao looked at the red ropes in the water, feeling quite pleased.

Wen Mengsheng, after waiting so long, I finally have this great gift for you. We were married in the past life, so I'll leave you with an intact body this time.

The others didn't know what she was doing, thinking it was just some trivial matter, and they all went about their own business.

Early the next morning, Shen Shi brought Bai Sihan to visit.

Since Feng Jinyao hadn't recovered from her cold, she only sent Yunxu to wait at the door. When they arrived, Yunxu handed over a package.

"Sorry to trouble you, Madam Shen and Second Miss, to make a trip. Inside are some long robes prepared for Second Young Master, and the peace hand ropes are in the box. The monk has blessed them, and they will surely ensure Second Young Master's success, but remember not to open the box on the way, or the blessing won't work."

"Don't worry, Miss. We will take care of it!"

Yunxu thanked them with a smile and then, as she turned to leave, whispered, "I wonder if Mr. Wen will receive this hand rope for good luck in his exams."

Bai Sihan might have ignored other words, but the mention of Mr. Wen pierced her heart like a little snake.

She frowned, watching Yunxu leave, pondering the meaning of her words.

Returning to Ning'an Courtyard, Yunxu reported to Feng Jinyao that she had relayed the message to Shen Shi and Bai Sihan as instructed. Yunxu couldn't understand why she had to say that last sentence.

Miss loathed Mr. Wen. Why would she care about his success?

"Don't worry, that message was for Bai Sihan. Without it, the hand rope wouldn't reach Wen Mengsheng."

The calculating smile made her look unfathomable. Yunxu didn't understand but didn't ask further.

The carriage headed towards Yunqi Academy, with mother and daughter inside turning the package upside down.

"It's truly from the Feng family. Look at the fabric of these robes, they are very valuable. Even after so many years in office, my husband has never worn such material!"

She gently stroked the fabric. It was neither silk nor cotton; she couldn't tell what it was.

Bai Sihan, however, was staring at the box. Then, steeling herself, she opened it.

Shen Shi was startled and grabbed the box, "Sihan, what are you doing? Didn't Third Miss say this box was blessed and shouldn't be opened?"

"Mother, she's just making it up. If we don't open it, how can Brother Feng wear it? If he doesn't wear it, how can he succeed?"

Shen suddenly understood, "You're right. Why would she deceive us?"

"Probably afraid we'll take the hand ropes."

Inside, there were four neatly arranged ropes. They looked quite ordinary, except for their glossy red color.

Bai Sihan picked one up, sniffed it lightly, and then put it back in the box.

After a moment of thought, she took one out.

"What are you doing?" Shen didn't understand, so Bai Sihan explained, "Mother, I can't hide it from you anymore. At the Wei family banquet, I fell for someone, the son of the Vice Minister of Personnel, Mr. Wen. He didn't mind my background and comforted me when other ladies mocked me. I was beaten by Princess Changlin because I defended him. I will marry no one but him! So, if this red rope is truly as blessed as Cousin Feng said, I want to give it to Mr. Wen as a token of love."

Shen Shi was so shocked she couldn't respond immediately.

"When did this happen?"

"The Wei family invited us to view the snow before the New Year. I met him then and a few times after. He always treated me kindly."

"You've been hiding this well. Why only tell me now?"

"I was embarrassed."

Bai Sihan lowered her head, her face slightly flushed, a shy young girl. Shen Shi, who had raised her for so many years, knew this meant she was in love.

"The Vice Minister's son has a good status. How many people are in his family? Any siblings?"

"Mr. Wen is an only child. He had a cousin and a cousin's sister, but now the cousin is the consort of Princess Changlin, and the cousin's sister hasn't been seen for a long time."

An only child!

An only child means that all his father's achievements will be his. If Sihan marries him, she can be the mistress without restraint!

"Good, you've chosen well! You're indeed my daughter. Your judgment is much better than your useless cousin's."

Seeing Bai Sihan holding the red rope, she smiled brightly.

"It's fine to take one rope. If you marry him, we can send more gifts to your cousin in return."

Bai Sihan nodded.

She didn't understand why Yunxu had to say those words, but if she could give the hand rope herself, even if Cousin Feng wanted to take it back, she would have the advantage.

The carriage swayed and arrived at Yunqi Academy. The old servant guarding the gate thought it was Bai Siruo returning because of the lanterns on the carriage.

But it was a lady and a beautiful young miss who got off the carriage.