Celebration
Celebration
"Second Brother is really lucky," Wei Zilin muttered in discontent.
Wei Xiao Hua lifted her head and smiled. "Isn't it good for him?"
"Huh?"
Wei Zilin looked at her first sister with a confused expression. There was no trace of discontent of displeasure in Wei Xiao Hua's eyes as if she was truly happy.
After the incident yesterday, Wei Xiao Hua was a bit ashamed to get out. However, Prince Ji Shu told her that he had punished the young masters and prevented them from going out. No one would bother with her anymore when she came out.
As someone from modern times, Wei Xiao Hua prized herself as someone with thick skin and capable mind. If she couldn't even face a little setback like this, how can she possibly survive in this ancient world. This wouldn't do. She chose to be thick skinned and still attended the tea party with a smile on her face.
"Are you not happy for your brother, Second Sister?" Wei Xiao Hua asked back.
Wei Zilin's face contorted. She knew how much her mother wanted to have a son, which was the reason why she was feeling annoyed. However, she also understood that it was something that she couldn't control. She couldn't possibly make her mother pregnant, can she?
It was ridiculous.
Trying to suppress her feeling, Wei Zilin put on an ugly smile. "Yes, I suppose so, First Sister."
Wei Xiao Hua chuckled a bit as she hid her expression behind her fan. The only reason why she was calm was simply because in the original story, Wei Hong Zheng would get the deer and make Wei Hong happy. She knew that it would happen on the third day, so she was not that surprised.
If anything, she was waiting for this.
Since it was impossible for her to have a direct contact with her brothers personally, it would be hard to affect this. She chose to just stay away on the back and watched since she failed to prevent Wei Hong Zheng from coming here.
A glint flashed by her eyes.
After this, Wei Hong Zheng would face an ultimate fall.
One by one, those who opposed her would surely be tortured until there was nothing left from them.
...
Wei Liuying didn't know that Wei Hong would be this happy. She had to force herself to put on the smile on her face to the point that her muscle turned stiff. It was truly a wonder how her father managed to put on such a perfect smile even though it has been several incense sticks' time (A/N: several hours).
There were a lot of people came to congratulate her. Huo was standing behind her, helping her to know who they were. After all, Wei Liuying had never met them before while Wei Hong Zheng certainly had interacted with them a lot. She could only ask for Huo's help to identify each of them.
And their identities only made her want to cry.
First rank official, second rank officials' son, third rank officials, and so on.
It took her a long time before the 'torture' finally finished. Wei Liuying told herself that she would never want to experience it ever again in her entire life. Just once was already enough.
"Young Master, you did well," Huo said as he brought a cup of tea to her.
Wei Liuying nodded. "What else do I need to do?"
"Madam Feng wished to meet you if you have the time."
"There should be some time before the party," Wei Liuying replied and nodded in agreement.
Following Huo, the two of them arrived at the back garden. It was a spacious place but not many people came here because it was close to the kitchen. Wei Liuying had seen this place before when she passed by last night to cool her head.
"You did well," Feng Chun said in lukewarm tone.
Wei Liuying nodded. "Thank you, Mother."
"You can eat to your heart's content during the celebration. Fresh deer's meat is rare even in the capital city, so you should enjoy it," Feng Chun added again.
"Yes, Mother."
"I won't be able to share the same table as you, but Huo will be with you. Make sure to act in proper manners."
"Yes, Mother."
In other words, Huo would be watching over her to make sure that she didn't step on the line. Wei Liuying had already guessed as much, so she was not that surprised when her mother warned her once more.
Feng Chun looked at her daughter and sighed. If only Wei Liuying was a boy, it would have been much easier for her. There was no need for her to make so many schemes just in order to keep Wei Hong Zheng be in Wei Hong's favor.
Well, it was impossible to change one's gender.
She had to live with it.
"Go back and make sure that you do well."
"Yes, Mother."
Wei Liuying returned back to the hall as the small celebration was held. There were some others who also hunt splendidly as they held their own celebration too and prepared the feast. The night was filled with a lot of people who bragged. It seemed that many of the young masters only succeed when it was the last day.
The sun started to set and it was then she saw her first brother came out from the forest with his servants following behind him.
"First Brother, did you get anything?" Wei Liuying asked.
Wei Yijun shook his head. He scratched his head embarrassedly as he had just returned when the others have already returned much faster than him. "I didn't manage to get anything, Second Brother. Congratulations for getting the deer on your first hunt."
"Many thanks for your praise, First Brother. It's all due to good luck," Wei Liuying replied while cupping her hand.
"I'll change my clothes first before I joined in."
"Alright, take care, First Brother."
Wei Liuying turned around and walked to the main hall. From the corner of her eyes, she could see her first brother's fist was clenched. Even though Wei Yijun put on a nonchalant smile and expression, it was clear that he was feeling a bit downcast. Hunting did require luck, but he didn't feel too good when the one who succeed was his 'poor' second brother while he didn't get anything.
All this time, Wei Yijun was the one who managed to win against his younger brother. Now, the table was turned. It would be a miracle for Wei Yijun to not feel anything regarding this sudden incident.
'I wonder what will happen in the future.'
She was curious as to how her brothers' relationship would progress from now. Hopefully, the two of them would be able to somehow resolve this awkward relationship.
Wei Liuying stayed with her father all the time and enjoyed the food. Wei Hong introduced some of his old friends, and they talked a lot. There was some other young master who had come here for the first time and got something but they were mostly only managed to get rabbits.
Well, it was already considered quite good for most of them.
"With your son's capabilities like this, don't you think he'll be able to make a try to be a commander?"
Wei Hong nodded. "That's my plan too. However, he's still a bit too young. I want him to learn more martial arts before he departs to the battlefield."
13 years old could be considered quite early. There were some general and commander's descendant who had already departed to the military when they were younger. After all, their parents already wanted them to become commander too ever since they were young.
But it was different for those who used to live in the capital city. Their parents hoped that they would be able to pass the Imperial Examination and become officials. By becoming officials, they would be able to get high position and earn stable income without the need to bet with their lives.
It was a perfect life for many people.
"Hmm, you're correct. it wouldn't be too late even if he goes when he's 15 years old. By that time, his mind would have matured better."
"You do know how my mind works too."
Wei Liuying listening while busy eating. Besides her, Huo nodded with satisfaction. As long as Wei Hong Zheng could achieve the same result in academy and perform well in the next hunt, Wei Hong would surely see him in a green light. It was the best result that Wei Hong Zheng could possibly achieve.
Of course, all of it didn't have any relation whatsoever with Wei Liuying. She only enjoyed the tender deer meat that she hunted by herself. There were still a lot of leftovers, but it was impossible for her to eat anymore.