Chapter 266: Ceasefire - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 266: Ceasefire

The wet nurse took the young prince to the inner rooms for feeding, and everyone’s attention shifted back to Princess Kexin.

She was dressed exquisitely today, possibly because of the joyful occasion, radiating a gentle glow that made people feel naturally drawn to her.

“If I may say, Princess Kexin’s attire today surpasses all the ladies who came from outside.”

The speaker especially wanted to comment on the Wei family, but held back.

Princess Kexin smiled gracefully. Her already beautiful features seemed even more distinguished today.

Perhaps it was the nurturing she received at Chang Le Palace. Since she returned from her confinement in the palace, she had developed an air of refined elegance she hadn’t possessed before.

Compared to Princess Kexin, even the Crown Princess wouldn’t seem out of place.

“Sister-in-law, you’re always so good at flattering this princess.”

“Princess, I’m speaking nothing but the truth.”

Covering her mouth with a handkerchief and chuckling lightly, they heard a loud announcement from outside.

“Princess Fuya is here.”

As soon as the announcement was made, a girl of about ten years old walked in.

She resembled Princess Kexin closely, with a gentle and serene appearance. After being raised by the Empress for years, her every movement was particularly polite.

The daughter of a prince was originally only a county princess. However, being the first granddaughter of Emperor Qi, she had been living in Chang Le Palace since she entered the palace at age five.

She was clever and well-behaved, embodying the model of a grand country’s princess, which earned her the Emperor’s special promotion to princess.

“Daughter pays respects to Mother. May Mother be always joyful, and may younger brother be worry-free.”

After speaking, she performed a respectful bow. No one could find fault with her, and everyone praised her.

Seeing her daughter growing up well, Princess Kexin felt very comforted.

Before she had Yong Cong, she had only this one daughter, whom she had cherished greatly. If it weren’t for the strict palace rules, she would have been reluctant to send her to the palace.

Though their separation had been difficult at first, seeing Fuya gradually gaining the dignity and etiquette of a princess made Princess Kexin finally feel at ease.

“Fuya, come and sit with Mother.”

With that, she waved her hand.

Princess Fuya was also dressed splendidly today.

Her goose-yellow fairy skirt made her look both adorable and dignified as a royal princess.

Her eyebrows and eyes curved, and her smile was very sweet.

After all, she was still a child, and seeing her mother naturally made her happy.

“Where is my little brother? I haven’t seen him for nearly half a month since I’ve been learning palace rules from the wet nurse. Let me see if he has gained weight!”

Princess Fuya felt no jealousy towards the much-anticipated younger brother. Instead, she felt immense honor from his arrival.

She knew that her younger brother was the only grandson of the Emperor and might inherit the throne in the future.

This way, she would become Princess Fuya, a truly distinguished princess, surpassing even Princess Fulin and Princess Changlin in status.

Thus, she doted on her younger brother greatly.

“Yong Cong is feeding right now. We’ll go out together later.”

“Alright.”

Saying this, she had someone bring out the congratulatory gift. Opening it revealed a jade pendant in the shape of a longevity lock, symbolizing good fortune.

“Mother, this is the hundred-day gift I’ve prepared for my younger brother. Do you think it’s beautiful?”

Princess Kexin took a look and recognized it as a fine piece made in the palace, naturally delighted.

“It’s very thoughtful of you. Let’s have Yong Cong wear it when he meets the guests later.”

“I’m glad Mother likes it!”

Nearby, the Li family members expressed their admiration.

They complimented Princess Kexin’s elegant demeanor, praised Princess Fuya’s grace and propriety, and admired the young prince’s noble appearance.

The flattery was endless, and Princess Kexin was overjoyed.

Soon, after the wet nurse had fed the young prince, he was brought out.

The lively group moved towards the front courtyard.

The hundred-day feast was held in the front courtyard and the Quyi Hall, separated by a water pavilion, with separate seating for men and women.

The banquet was exquisitely prepared and cheerfully decorated.

As the guests arrived, the atmosphere at the Kexin Prince’s residence grew even more lively.

This was when Wen Yuwei arrived.

Seeing Princess Kexin surrounded by people, Wen Yuwei felt a moment of jealousy.

Why, as a woman, could Princess Kexin enjoy such glory while she was left unnoticed in a corner?

Her usual friends now followed Wei Lanxuan and Liang Luo. If it weren’t for the occasion, Liang Luo might have come over to mock her.

Seeing Liang Luo’s provocative gaze, Wen Yuwei’s determination to report them became even stronger.

The fall of the Wen family would certainly implicate the Wei family behind them, and the Liang family, which clung to the Wei family like a vine, would also suffer.

Such a satisfying event had already made her feel secretly pleased, even before it was successful.

She withdrew her gaze from Liang Luo and began to think about how to approach the Crown Prince’s Consort and make him believe her story!

“Sister-in-law, isn’t it a good time to deal with Wen Yuwei since she’s alone now? Why are you stopping me?”

“Don’t stir up trouble! Today is the Crown Prince’s event. If you cause a scene, it will be blamed on Grandfather and the Ninth Prince. You know the current situation; it’s best to avoid creating more trouble!”

Though reluctant, Liang Luo could only nod.

The news of the Ninth Prince’s victory also reached Liang Luo’s ears.

She had long known that the Ninth Prince’s victory was certain. Now, she was waiting for him to return home, where Concubine Wei would arrange for her to be his secondary consort.

Thinking of this, her hatred towards Wen Yuwei seemed like a mere pebble in a stream.

It was of no concern!

With that thought, her mood improved significantly.

Unbeknownst to her, she was already being plotted against by Wen Yuwei.

All of this was clearly observed by Feng Jinyao, who was also present.

Today, Wen Yuwei seemed quite different.

Since the last polo match, when Bai Siruo had suppressed the chatty young ladies with the title of Anping County Princess, they had been isolated by others.

But neither of them was fond of crowds, so the isolation was actually quite comfortable.

Finding an inconspicuous corridor, they sat and chatted.

“Minyue wrote that the peach blossoms in the mountain temple of Wenjin Academy are in bloom and invited us to see. What do you think?”

Feng Jinyao thought for a moment and said, “Let’s wait until after the results are announced. Otherwise, I’ll be worried if I go before my second brother’s results come out.”

“Agreed. It’s only a matter of a few days, so there’s no rush. But do you think my second brother will pass?”