Chapter 120: Relying on Mountains - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 120: Relying on Mountains

Wen Yuwei was a bit puzzled by his question, a faint sorrow momentarily clouding her face, but it was just a fleeting melancholy. Then, with firm determination in her eyes, she said to Wen Xinglu,

"No, since I was young, I've had grand aspirations to marry into this Eastern Capital and live as a distinguished person. Although the current situation seems precarious, I believe it's only temporary. When I rise again, I'll make sure to reclaim all the suffering I've endured these days!"

Wen Xinglu was momentarily unsure whether he should advise her or not, looking at her determined expression with complicated eyes.

Meanwhile, Feng Jinyao, whom Wen Yuwei harbored resentment against, was sleeping soundly at this moment.

Accompanying her, Chilin, who had also rested, suddenly smelled a familiar scent in his sleep and turned to look at Feng Jinyao. He then dashed out towards the door, disappearing in an instant.

With its fiery red fur, it stood out wherever it went, and being naturally agile, it followed the familiar scent through the streets and alleys, soon darting into the Xu Mansion.

In a flash, it nestled into Elder Xu's arms comfortably, signaling to Chilin, who followed, as if saying, "This is my territory, feel free to play around."

Having rested for half a month, its injuries had long since healed. However, due to the series of events in the Feng household, it hadn't left the house until now.

Chilin playfully pounced on Tuan Rong, and the fox and cat duo became 'friends.'

"Oh, out gallivanting again? Let me see, which family's little kitten have you brought back this time?"

Elder Xu was already accustomed to Tuan Rong's flirtatious feline behavior, but he hadn't expected, upon picking up Chilin, to find out it was a male.

His salt-and-pepper beard trembled as he looked at Chilin, and his gaze towards Tuan Rong changed. "You really are indiscriminate!"

Xiao Tingyi, who was enjoying his tea nearby, was somewhat surprised. "Do you know him?"

"The fox raised by Miss Feng from the Feng family, named Chilin. It was injured last time at the Fahua Temple because of Tuan Rong and took more than half a month to recover."

Elder Xu playfully glanced at Xiao Tingyi. "He says he's not interested in the girl, but look, he even investigates what she keeps."

Xiao Tingyi was speechless and gave Yang Zhao a glance, as if to say, 'You talk too much.'

Yang Zhao sighed silently. Who told that guy to suddenly come to them? He just went through the Feng family from top to bottom as usual, but now it's his problem. Unfortunately, he dared not speak out and secretly kept a grudge against that person.

As he pondered this, Chilin heard someone call its name, turned its head and saw a figure with ink-black eyebrows and temples, straight nose, and thin lips. Although it was just a fox, it recognized beauty and was also attracted to the cold and aloof temperament exuding from the figure—a universal truth that the strong admire the strong!

With a swish, Chilin jumped into Xiao Tingyi's arms, as obedient as when it first sought refuge with Feng Jinyao.

Looking down at the bundle of fiery red fur curled up on his scarlet silk clothes, it looked particularly dazzling.

"You certainly know how to find your backing!"

Elder Xu said with a chuckle, but when he looked down at his own Tuan Rong, who only knew how to eat, drink, and play, he suddenly felt a pang of regret for not training him better.

Chilin tried its best to show its gentle side. Perhaps it was the most sensitive animal's intuition—it knew that the man in front of it was not easy to provoke, at least compared to its master.

With distinct bones, the slender and cold fingers gently stroked Chilin's smooth fur, warming a place in his heart that had been cold for a long time.

"You're quite adorable."

Thinking this, he casually took out a brocade ribbon and tied it around Chilin's neck. The black brocade was woven with intricate gold patterns that ordinary people wouldn't recognize, leaving Yang Zhao quite surprised.

"Your Highness, this...?"

"No harm. I just think it matches its fur color."

With that said, Yang Zhao also stopped talking. What else could he say? The fact that such an important thing could be casually given to Miss Feng's fox, and he still claimed he wasn't interested in her.

Chilin, puzzled, felt a constraint around its neck. Initially thinking of struggling, it reconsidered when it realized it was a man who personally tied it. It obediently wore it, not knowing that this ribbon would save its life in the future.

After playing around at the Xu Mansion for a while, Chilin finally returned to the Feng household.

It slipped back in through the same window it had left earlier, glanced at the woman on the bed, still sleeping peacefully.

Luckily, it had returned well-fed, otherwise it might have been hungry again now.

Licking its lips, still savoring the taste from earlier, no wonder it was so likable. The chicken pie the man brought was a thousand times better than the ones made by Xiuqiu.

Unfortunately, such opportunities were not always available. However, before leaving, it memorized the man's scent firmly. Next time it went looking for him, it would find him.

Thinking this, it fell asleep again contentedly.

Outside, Yunxu pushed the door quietly, seeing Feng Jinyao still sound asleep, she didn't disturb her, turned around and instructed Xiuqiu to warm up the food in the small kitchen, so that if Miss woke up in the middle of the night, she could have something hot to eat.

A night of sweet dreams.

When Feng Jinyao woke up again, it was already bright outside.

"Yunxu, Yunxu..."

Getting up, she called out lightly a couple of times to the outside, and someone walked in.

"Miss is finally awake. Are you hungry? I'll have them bring breakfast right away."

Yunxu lifted the curtain, carrying a bit of chill, followed by Lamei and several maids waiting to help with dressing and washing.

"Even without you saying it, I feel hungry. I slept so comfortably this time; it's been a long time since I had such a peaceful sleep."

"You've been exhausted, taking care of young master for so long. You naturally need more rest." Yunxu said as she helped her put on her clothes.

Beside her, Chilin heard the movement, lazily raised its head, saw the familiar face coming in, and softened its body again.

"This lazy fox..." Before the words were finished, Yunxu exclaimed and walked over to pick it up, staring at the ribbon with curiosity. "Did Miss tie this on it? I've never seen it before."

She reached out to try to pull it down, but the ribbon seemed to have no ends, and she didn't know where to start.

"Let me see." Feng Jinyao lowered her head and glanced at it, feeling that it seemed somewhat familiar, but for a moment, she couldn't say exactly why. "It looks good on it."

The two were still discussing when they heard a message from outside saying that the Bai family's people had arrived.

They've all come?

Could it be that Grandfather and Grandmother also came over?

After getting a definite answer, she quickly asked the maids to prepare herself.

With the elders all here, it wouldn't be good for her, a junior, to delay.

She didn't have time to dwell on the origin of this ribbon. After just eating a few mouthfuls of porridge to fill her stomach, she dressed neatly and went to the front hall.