Chapter 155: Fortunate - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 155: Fortunate

The news of Wen Xinglu becoming the son-in-law of the Princess spread throughout the streets and alleys by the second day. After all, he had been a popular candidate in this year's imperial examination, and now that he had become the son-in-law, naturally, there were many rumors and gossip.

Moreover, Princess Changlin's reputation had always been bad. He ended up with the title of a noble son-in-law 'forced into servitude,' which caused many people to lament.

Early in the morning, Feng Jinlin arrived at the Ning'an Courtyard. As soon as he entered, he met Lamei instructing the maids to sweep the courtyard.

"Is Ah Yao awake?"

"She's awake. Does Second Young Master have something to tell her?"

"Of course. Such big news should be told to her."

His words were full of excitement, and his steps were much lighter and quicker as he hurried into the house, only to see Feng Jinyao still dressing up.

"Ah Yao, do you know what happened to the Wen family?"

"Did Wen family's eldest son become the Princess's son-in-law?"

Feng Jinlin hadn't even started to speak when she guessed it right. Thinking of the days when she had been reminding herself to keep a low profile and not attract the attention of the princess, he hesitated, "You knew already?"

"It's not hard to guess. The imperial decree only mentioned the Wen family, not who specifically. The Wen family only has one son, so how could they possibly let him suffer? Naturally, it would be someone else taking his place."

"You guessed right. But I heard he didn't go unwillingly; he went there personally. I have to admit, I admire his courage."

Feng Jinyao frowned. Knowing his personality from his previous life, how could he willingly put himself in such a situation? There must be something else going on.

"Second Brother, do you have anyone capable around you? It's best if they know some martial arts, in case I need them to find out some information."

"You want a maid who knows martial arts?"

"Yes."

Feng Jinyao didn't hide anything, but Feng Jinlin was a little embarrassed.

"It's difficult to find a maid who knows martial arts. Let me ask in Su Cheng. Perhaps the Su family might have someone."

"Alright, then I'll trouble Second Brother."

"We're siblings. Why are you talking like this? I'll be returning to the academy in a few days. I probably won't be able to come home before the imperial examinations. You need to take care of yourself. Look at how everyone has gained weight during the New Year, but you've lost weight. If you're too thin when I'll graduate, I'll laugh at you."

Feng Jinlin was tough but soft-hearted, and he said this for Feng Jinyao's sake. She naturally understood her brother's meaning, so she said playfully, "Second Brother, don't worry. As long as you graduate, I can eat three bowls of rice every day!"

"You little brat, always trying to cheer me up."

He reached out and touched her forehead, looking at Feng Jinyao indulgently. She looked back at him. Second Brother had indeed escaped Princess Changlin's trap, and he would be able to live happily in the future. Thinking of this, she felt genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart.

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Outside the city, Shen Shi was seeing off Bai Sanlang.

Inside the carriage, one person sat with a solemn expression, while the other cried uncontrollably.

Two handkerchiefs were soaked, and amidst the tears, she continued to mutter, "This old man is really heartless. Now that Han'er has just woken up, he wants you to return to Qiongzhou. Isn't this bullying us, a widow and an orphan, leaving us in the Eastern Capital without anyone to care for us?"

Her words were not entirely sincere. Since Bai Sihan had been beaten, the Bai family had unusually united, with everyone supporting each other. Even Bai Lin and Princess Wen Yi often came to visit, not to mention Bai Siruo, who watched over them constantly.

Therefore, Shen Shi's words were simply unfounded. Unfortunately, Bai Sanlang didn't listen to any of it. In his opinion, Bai Sihan was now embarrassed in the influential circles of the Eastern Capital. If she didn't just wake up, she would be dragged back to Qiongzhou. Instead of facing obstacles here, it would be better to return to Qiongzhou and find a supportive husband's family, making their family life more comfortable.

"Madam, please take care. When Han'er recovers, let's return to Qiongzhou as soon as possible. By then, I will arrange a suitable marriage for her. As for everything in the Eastern Capital, let it be a dream."

Shen Shi became even more sad upon hearing about her daughter.

The Princess's power was overwhelming. Over these days, she had heard many things related to her from the servants. How could someone with the Emperor's support behind her be defeated? Seeing that the Bai family didn't seem to be able to speak for them, she could only swallow her anger. Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, who knew when she would have a chance to take revenge?

"But... will Han'er just endure being beaten like this?"

Although Bai Sanlang held considerable power, this was his only daughter, so he naturally cared about her. He could only patiently say to Shen Shi, "A gentleman takes revenge, but ten years is not too late. With the Princess acting so recklessly, just watch. There will come a day when the trees fall and the monkeys scatter."

This seemed like saying nothing at all. Shen Shi couldn't help but feel some resentment towards his cowardice and inaction, but there was nothing she could do. After all, she was just a princess and naturally crushed them like ants.

Wiping away her tears, her eyes were still swollen. She had cried so much these days, and she had aged a lot, and she didn't have the spirit of vigor when she first came to the capital.

"Master, be careful on the road, and the concubine will take Han'er back in a few days."

"Well, Madam must be wronged here, but for Han'er, you still have to endure more. When you return to Qiongzhou, everything will be fine."

"I'll obey the orders of the master."

Shen Shi got off the carriage and transferred to another one, watching Bai Sanlang's party gradually move away before letting the coachman return to the city.

Behind the elm tree on the side of the road, there was a boy.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly red, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed. His fists tightened and then loosened, and then hung weakly at his sides, as if his strength had been drained away.

Qiao Shanwei glanced at his father from a distance, although not clear enough, but also enough.

For fourteen years, exactly fourteen years. If he really wanted to find him to reunite, how could he not find him? Perhaps when he was young, he could still comfort himself that his father might not have been in control of himself or there might have been some unspeakable secrets.

But today, he no longer had any expectations. Looking at Bai Sanlang's carriage and group, there was no ripple in his heart.

Since he didn't want to recognize him, then forget it.

When the Bai family fell to the bottom and fell into the mud, he would also watch coldly, and even step forward to step on it and ask a question. Perhaps this could dispel the hatred of these many years.

Turning around and leaving, the little expectation and tension that had come with him disappeared with the cold wind of the first month.

When he returned to the Qiao family in Shuanggui Lane again, he was surprised to see two unexpected guests.

"Are you Qiao Shanwei?"

Qiao Shanwei naturally knew the identities of the two people, but what was the purpose of their appearance here at this moment?

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