Chapter Nine, Shu He Residence

He Shi screamed and nearly fainted, but fortunately, he saw Wei Heng grit her teeth and get back on the horse, which allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief

"Aren't I impressive? Haha." Wei Heng laughed heartily, completely unaware that her parents had nearly been scared to death just moments ago

I will go over to celebrate my second sister's birthday shortly said Wei Heng

Today is Sister Xuan's birthday, and the Empress has also bestowed upon her a birthday gift, the rare Tian Shui Bi, which cannot be purchased even with wealth. He said. In truth, she is not so naive as to act as if she has never seen Tian Shui Bi; she merely laments that Wei Xuan has gained the favor of the Empress, becoming a renowned talented woman in the capital, while Wei Heng is still just a child, and they are only a year apart in age.

The flames howled once more, and with a sudden burst of energy, it sprinted forward, flashing past everyone like lightning

Shu Ying is the eldest maid in Wei Xuan's household. Following Wei Xuan, she has risen in status, and even the He family must show her respect. "Quickly call your sister Shu Ying to come in."

He Shi, upon hearing this, sharply tapped Wei Heng's forehead and said, "You little brat, are you implying that your mother gave birth to you at the wrong time?"

Wei Heng did not expect He to be so easily frightened, not even able to muster any spirit for the New Year. It was only on the first day of the lunar new year that He had no choice but to gather her spirits, put on her finest makeup, and accompany the matriarch and Mu into the palace to pay respects to the Empress.

In this Shuhe residence, in her previous life, Wei Heng was so resolute that she would never set foot inside, which is why every time on the first day of the month when Wei Xuan celebrated her birthday, Wei Heng would always have a "stomachache". However, the reincarnated Wei Heng is no longer the same young girl with her previous temperament and mindset.

Wei Heng changed her clothes and came over to show He Shi the painting and the book. He Shi nodded, and only then did she leave for Shu He Residence

Although the flame is not yet an adult horse, it is already quite tall. Wei Heng only reaches the horse's belly, and standing next to the flame, He Shi truly fears that the horse might kick and break her neck.

"Father." In the blink of an eye, Wei Heng had already arrived in front of Wei Jun with a radiant smile. She gently tugged at the mane, and the flames immediately came to a halt.

Currently, among the three young ladies of the Hou residence, aside from Wei Xuan who has her own separate quarters, Wei Heng and Wei Fang both reside with the madam in the courtyard.

Wei Heng smiled with sparkling eyes and said, "That is why my daughter took the opportunity to train the horses while both her father and uncle were present."

The Jingning Marquis's residence is not considered large in the capital. During the time of Wei Heng's great-grandfather, the old Jingning Marquis, a portion of the front courtyard was set aside to create a garden, which made the residence appear somewhat insufficient in space. Furthermore, as the Jingning Marquis's family has continued for several generations, the number of both masters and servants has increased compared to previous generations, resulting in cramped living conditions for everyone.

He Bin could not help but exclaim "Good." Meanwhile, He Shi tightly clutched the handkerchief in his hand, not daring to breathe a word.

This time, Wei Heng's horse training frightened He Shi so much that she lay in bed for two days before her legs stopped feeling weak. However, she also became angry with He Bin, blaming him for giving such a terrifying thing to Wei Heng

Several adults had already turned pale, desperately urging their horses to catch up.

In this matter, Wei Jun only sighed behind He's back, "Zhu Zhu, such a stubborn temperament"

Upon returning from the palace, He's expression grew increasingly unpleasant. When she saw Wei Heng, she found her utterly displeasing from every angle.

Please convey my thanks to your young lady, has there been any news from the elder young lady? asked He.

Then, the flame, carrying Wei Heng, had already shot out of human sight. The horses of Wei Jun and the others were no match for the divine steed of the flame, making it difficult to pursue. The three exchanged glances, their faces all looking extremely grim. They were aware of the flame's divine speed, but they had not anticipated it to be so boundless, possessing such speed even before reaching maturity. Furthermore, Wei Heng's boldness was truly beyond the expectations of Wei Jun and the others.

Wei Heng knew that it must be today when she entered the palace, and the Empress praised Wei Xuan again. Not to mention that Wei Xuan is the Empress's own niece, her poetic talent is exceptional; how could the Empress not like her

Before long, they saw Wei Hang galloping towards them, excitedly shouting, "Father, Uncle, Master."

He has long prepared the birthday gift that Wei Heng is to give to Wei Xuan, and has asked Shu Ying to take it back to Shu He Ju.

Wei Heng, dressed in riding attire and stepping in her leather boots, stood beside the flames. Taking a deep breath, she felt a hint of fear within her. She glanced at her master and received his approval, before gently stroking the belly of the flames.

Wei Heng forcefully squeezed into He's embrace and said: "Mother, why don't you consider that the Empress is the biological aunt of Second Sister? It is only natural for her to bestow gifts upon Second Sister."

Shu Ying greeted the Second Madam and the Third Young Lady. A charming young maid dressed in a light blue dress lifted the curtain and entered, saying, "Today, Her Majesty the Empress bestowed several bolts of Tianshui blue silk in the palace. Our young lady asked me to bring two bolts to the Third Young Lady for making clothes."

"You say, why can't you be a bit more ambitious? A girl should not behave as roughly as a man, it frightens me to the point that my heart races. Just look at Sister Xuan, she presented a poem to the Empress Dowager to celebrate the New Year, which was refreshingly original and has now spread outside, with everyone reciting it. I do not expect you to shine like Sister Xuan, but you spend all your time playing. What will you do in the future?" Mrs. He grew more and more sorrowful and increasingly indignant as she spoke. "I do not expect you to shine like Sister Xuan, but you spend all your time playing. What will you do in the future?" Mrs. He grew more and more sorrowful and increasingly indignant as she spoke.

Wei Heng pouted and said: "Mother must still be exclaiming, how is it that Second Sister is so good at giving birth, being born just on the first day of the lunar new year, what a wonderful omen"

Although the Jingning Marquis's residence is considered one of the notable families in the capital, the land in the capital is extremely valuable, and the residence is not particularly large. Moreover, as societal trends dictate, families compete with one another in terms of their gardens; any family that cannot present a respectable garden would feel embarrassed to claim the status of a noble or distinguished family.

After Shuying left, He pointed out to Wei Heng: "Your second sister is quite adept at socializing; you should learn from her. Although we do not particularly value the Tian Shui Bi, it is nonetheless her good intention, and no one would dislike it"

Wei Heng said: "I have prepared early, I will change now. It is still comfortable to wear old clothes in the house"

Shu Ying said: "Our young ladies have invited the third young lady to go to Shu He Residence to have some fun, and the young ladies and young gentlemen from the Mu family have also come."

Wei Xuan caught Wei Lan's eye, and thus Shu He became her residence. Regarding this matter, He Shi did express some grievances towards her sister-in-law, but she was not an unreasonable person; instead, she blamed Wei Heng for being unambitious.

With a long howl of flame, it raised its front hooves and began to run lightly. Wei Heng jogged to catch up, grasped the mane of the fiery horse, and leaped onto its back.

"It hurts, it hurts, Mother." Wei Hang quickly stepped back to distance herself from He's clutches, and said seriously: "Regardless of whether Mother acknowledges it or not, a talented woman like Second Sister is rarely seen in decades. I, as her daughter, cannot compare to her at all"

"Let us go, we cannot refrain from riding just because of fear," Wei Jun said. Men have a different attitude towards children compared to women, and they are more accepting of their brave attempts

Wei Jun's face was dark with anger, yet he could not blame Wei Hang

"The dark fragrance has already been sent to the young lady on behalf of the second madam," replied Shu Ying

You... He was about to scold Wei Heng for being unambitious, for losing before the battle even began, when he heard the maid outside the curtain say: "Madam, Miss Shuying from the second young lady's room has come over."

Wei Jun, Li Yong, and He Bin have all mounted their horses and are pursuing ahead.

In fact, He Bin did not expect that his pampered niece would possess such courage, and he could only smile wryly in response to his sister's anger

If the other girl had been scared silly when she was thrown off the horse, and had loosened the horse's mane at that moment, with Wei Jun and others there to assist her, she would not have lost her life. Yet, Wei Heng stubbornly refused to let go and ultimately climbed back onto the horse.

Wei Heng is indeed quite strong; otherwise, she would not have been unable to extricate herself from the competition with Wei Xuan in her previous life. In this life, she has not truly let go as she believes; the tranquility of these days merely stems from her continuous avoidance of Wei Xuan

He Shi glanced at Wei Heng and, considering her comfort, said, "Go change into a new outfit. It's the first day of the new year, and you shouldn't be wearing something old. The young masters and misses of the Mu family are all here; you mustn't be careless when receiving guests."

He held Wei Heng's chubby face tightly and said, "You little brat, how dare you speak of your mother"

The residence of Wei Xuan, Shu He Ju, was the home of the elderly lady's only daughter, Wei Lan, before her marriage. Wei Lan married Liao Dechang, who is currently the Governor of Shandong. The Liao family is prominent, and she was also a renowned talented woman before her marriage. While at home, she was greatly favored by her parents, which inevitably made her somewhat proud and haughty. Even though she is now a married woman, no one can reside in her place without her consent.

He nodded.

Ah, ah, Zhu Zhu, Zhu Zhu. Hurry, someone go chase after her, quickly go chase after her. Tears welled up in He's eyes as she saw Wei Heng bouncing on the horse's back like a small boat in a giant wave. Amidst He's cries, Wei Heng had already been jolted off the horse, with only her hands desperately gripping the mane, being dragged along by the flames.

Wei Heng clasped her hands in front of her chest and smiled, saying: "What a sin, what a sin, I have indeed spoken out of turn, even letting out a fart."

Wei Jun saw that Wei Hang had actually loosened his right hand that was gripping the horse's mane, waving it at him and the others, which frightened him to the point of nearly falling off the horse

Zhu Zhu, do not be naughty. I see that flame, the steed is also proud and difficult to tame. You have only learned riding for a few days, and you dare to train the horse? A mother always feels that her child is still young, fearing that she might have an accident

Wei Heng obediently nodded her head

"Indeed, I never said otherwise. But speaking of reason, shouldn't you also address the Empress as 'Aunt' in a way? Sister Xuan gets along well with several princesses in the palace, yet you, like a mute gourd, are sharp-tongued in front of me, but once in the palace, you can't even muster a word." He Shi said angrily