[Red House] But for the sake of the king

Time flies, time flies, and five or six years have passed in a flash.

The genius is bright, Daiyu wakes up from her sleep, and the starlings on the veranda are talking happily.Rubbing her eyes with her hand, Daiyu stretched her waist before calling out, "Who is outside, come here."

Hongxiu came in in response, "Come on, Miss, why did you wake up so early today." As Daiyu grew older, the maids who had served her were released when they reached their age.The Tang family added four more maids to her, they were Hongxiu, Luqi, Zisu, and Baishao who were trained by Xianyun and the others.While talking, Hongxiu hung up the bed curtain for her, and took the clothes that were prepared last night from the hanger at the side and put them on for her first.In the spring season, it is still a bit cold to get up early.

"That beast is annoying, how can I sleep. I don't know what happened today, I just don't want to sleep." Daiyu said lazily, without any clothes on, "You go and let them prepare, I will Sit down a little longer."

Hongxiu smiled and said, "I'm afraid I know today is a good day for the girl, so I want to congratulate the girl when I get up early. Let me make a coincidence and congratulate the girl first. I wish the girl a long life."

"My good sister, hurry up and bring in the hot water. I don't have any red envelopes for you right now, even if you kowtow, it's for nothing." Daiyu smiled and began to change her clothes.

Every year on Daiyu's birthday, Tang Corps would prepare a bunch of red envelopes for her to hold, and every time a slave came to kowtow to her to celebrate her birthday, they would give away a few.Originally, she was afraid that her children's family would lose their good fortune if they received the gift, so they took some red envelopes as gifts in return, which can be regarded as accumulating virtue and doing good deeds, and prepared a lot of copper coins to disperse.

Hongxiu said, "Look at what Miss said, I am such a person, can't I?" He said and walked outside, "There is no one, Miss is up, hurry up and bring hot water in."

Zisu came in with a few little maidservants, and waited for her to finish her grooming.After Daiyu was fully dressed, she came to the courtyard, where several women had already set up heaven and earth incense candles there. After Daiyu burned incense and saluted, she came to Tang's room.Knowing that my grandmother hadn't gotten up yet, I went to my father in the front yard to say hello.

Lin Ruhai had prepared red envelopes and various birthday presents earlier, but there were some delicate playthings and a few sets of masks.Wen Sheng made a few points and let her go back to the backyard.Seeing Daiyu's smooth advance and retreat, Lin Ruhai felt very proud. A child as old as a cat cub back then is still slim and graceful now, with a good conversation style.Not to mention that he didn't have the insufficiency of his previous life, and he was very lively on weekdays, which actually saved him a lot of worry.It's just that his daughter grew up year by year, and he began to worry about which brat from some family would snatch Yu'er away in the future.

Only after Tang woke up did she realize that Daiyu had already arrived, so she hurriedly asked someone to dress her up and get dressed.Xindao's good granddaughter is really more considerate as she grows older, and she thinks that she is able to have such a situation because of this child's blessing.Since Yu'er was kept by her side, her body has been getting better every day. She thought that she would go to see the old master in a short time, but now she is no worse than ten years ago.A few years ago, she was afraid that something might happen, but now she thinks about it. She wants to watch Yu'er get married happily.

Tang accepted Daiyu's gift, and pulled her to sit beside her.Look at her upper body wearing red magnolia buds on a white background, and her lower body wearing a black magnolia skirt in full bloom on a red background. She wears a bun on her hair, and only a red gold phoenix-tailed silk hairpin is inserted.Dongzhu earplugs are plugged into the ears, and a pair of gold bracelets inlaid with twisted wire and diamonds are on the hands.Tang nodded, and said, "Young girls should be dressed like this. It looks festive, and I am also happy when I see it. But I don't like this golden hairpin. Chun Yu, go and decorate my butterfly wings with emerald tassels." Take it step by step."

Chunyu was married two years ago, and it was Desheng, the young servant who "broke" into the inner courtyard when he was in Yangzhou that day, but the one-sided fate actually made the marriage of husband and wife, which is also a beautiful story.It's just that the Tang family likes her to serve her, and the Desheng's house is in the alley behind Lin's mansion, so it's very convenient to get in and out, so Chun Yu still waits on her in the yard.

Chunyu fetched the things and put them on for Daiyu herself, and they looked much better than the hairpin just now.The butterfly wings did not know what skills were used, they were as thin as cicada's wings, and they swayed with Daiyu's movements, it was so lifelike.Everyone in the underground praised this move well, which made the lady more agile and coquettish.Tang shi just smiled when she heard this, the treasures she kept at the bottom of the box were not limited to these, and in the future, when Yu'er used them, they would be able to use them slowly.

I haven't finished laughing here, and said that the young master is here.The door curtain was rolled up, and a seven or eight-year-old boy walked quickly, and before he got close, he shouted, "Grandson greets grandma, did grandma sleep well last night? My sister is here, my brother congratulates my sister, congratulate my sister Fangchen." He said and leaned down.

"Get up quickly," Tang said hastily, "It's your sister's birthday today, and my husband told me to have a day off, why is it earlier than usual. But have you been to your father's?"

Lin Heng said shyly, "My grandson is not as early as my sister. When I first went to pay my respects to my father, my father told me about it. I live closer than my sister, but I went later than my sister."

Daiyu said, "It turned out that I got up early today, and you are not the same as before. Father just took the opportunity to beat you a few words, and then complained to grandma again. It is time to teach you a few more times."

Lin Heng smiled honestly, "Hey, what my sister said is that my younger brother broke the rules." She pursed her lips for a while, "But my sister is better than me in every way, and it is normal for my father to be dissatisfied with me. I just don't know how my sister was born You are so smart, please tell my younger brother the method, and let me praise my father when he takes the school exam next time."

Daiyu laughed and scolded, "No one is serious. I'm two years older than you, but I learned the same thing. I'm just a girl, so I want to learn something serious; you're a man, and the Lin family will depend on you in the future." You, so father is naturally strict with you in everything."

"That's the reason. You have to put your heart into your studies. It doesn't matter whether you are good or bad, but you should know the principles of life. Our Lin family may not be rich, but we must be knowledgeable and upright." Tang said to Daiyu again Said, "It's enough to finish this year's study, and you don't seriously take the exam for the number one scholar. You used to do some sewing in your spare time, but now you are old enough to learn about housekeeping, but you don't have so much free time." .”

Daiyu nodded.The three grandparents and grandchildren joked again affectionately, that's all.

Tang remembered that there was a family banquet today, so he asked, "I have ordered everything for today, and everything has been properly arranged? If relatives want to come, don't lose face. You can't let people see the joke, it's like there is no one in our Lin family."

Chun Yu said, "Don't worry, old lady, the servants will go outside to watch in person, and they will definitely be right. They have already beaten everywhere, and today is Miss' Qianqiu, and everyone is trying their best to please, where is it?" It will be unsatisfactory."

Tang nodded, "That's all. Seeing that the time is about the same, it's almost ready. Don't let the guests come and wait. The tables and chairs in the small open room at the back are set up, and dried fruits and pastries can also be served first. .”

Chun Yu took the order and left, so I didn't need to elaborate on checking everywhere.

Now whenever there is any disturbance in the Lin family, people from all walks of life in the capital will watch.The Tang Corporation was unbearable in the past two years, except for major events, they generally did not hold large parties.For Daiyu and Lin Heng's birthdays, the children's family only held a family banquet.Later, even family banquets were not even arranged, but the four members of my family had a meal together, and the relatives of each family only sent some birthday gifts, and the filial piety of the servants was not mentioned.It's just that this year is Daiyu's tenth birthday, Tang thought she had to do it.In addition, Daiyu has also handed over a few handkerchiefs in the past two years, and there are also two cousins ​​from the Tang family, as well as a few sisters from the Jia family, so she simply held a separate banquet for the children and let them Make trouble by yourself.

Several ladies came one after another, Mei Fangfei, the only daughter of Mei Hanlin's family, Chen Piaoxu, the youngest daughter of Chen Shangshu's family, Tang Hao's two daughters, Pingting and Zhilan, and the Jia family who was Jia Lian's wife. Wang Xifeng took Yingchun and Tanchun with her.

Speaking of inviting Wang Xifeng, it was still Tang's intention, this hot pepper was really to her liking.Three years ago when Jia Lian was transferred back to Beijing, Jun Qi was concerned that he was a member of the Jia family, so he was arranged in the Li Fan Yuan to be in charge of receiving envoys from various countries, which was actually Jia Lian's strength.Wang Xifeng was used to being the head grandmother when she was outside. Although she only had one daughter, she never worried because she didn't have her mother-in-law to suppress her.Although Jia Lian was somewhat romantic, at any rate, because he was an official of his parents, he didn't dare to mess around outside.Sister Feng, the head of the family, made the decision to open up Ping'er's face again, so she naturally controlled Jia Lian to death.Fortunately, now that Jia Lian has power and money, she is not under the control of Sister Feng. On the contrary, she thinks that the tigress gets angry from time to time is very cute.Sister Feng was not suppressed by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law outside, and she didn't have to worry about the trivial matters of Jia's family. Before returning to Beijing, she was pregnant again.

After returning home, from Jia's mother to the second wife of Xing Wang, they all wanted her to come, and they didn't dare to let her do anything.Mrs. Wang also privately urged Sister Feng to be the housekeeper. She was a little moved, but Jia Lian refused to do anything, and threatened her, saying that as long as she gave birth to a boy, she would give her a shop or a house. A Zhuangzi, let her choose.Sister Feng has long noticed that Jia Lian has a lot of family background. Now that she heard this, there is no reason why she shouldn't. This man shouldn't take money, and he will be defeated in the end. It's better for her to keep it.And what Jia Lian said was right, she is now a respectable person of the fifth grade, her good aunt didn't even earn a royal order, so why should she obey her advice.

And it was the first time for Sister Feng to visit Lin's house, because she got Jia Lian's suggestion, she knew that Uncle Lin was their family's great benefactor, even if he didn't care about his promotion of Jia Lian, just because of his current status, she should be respectful .Therefore, whether it was Tang's or Daiyu, Sister Feng flattered her from head to toe.She is also good at talking, her compliments do not appear hypocritical, on the contrary they are sincere, and her words are straightforward, which won Tang's heart.Thinking of the absurd things about Jia's family again, Tang was happy to add trouble to them, and told Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang one by one about your grandma, and said what they said like a disheveled face.This Jia Lian is the eldest son and grandson, and the Tang family is not wrong to call it that, but the rules of the Jia family are always like this.The wives and wives who knew the inside story on the spot all suppressed their laughter, and later spread the matter as a joke, making the Jia family a joke.

Now under the influence of Jia Lian, Sister Feng is also dissatisfied with living in a corner of the long house. The young couple can only live in a few rooms separated from the back of the father-in-law and mother-in-law's yard, which is very aggrieved.What's more, there is this title, her father is the eldest grandson, but she is only called the second master by the whole family, and she only has a second grandmother, which is not what she said before she married.Although she and Li Wan are on good terms, there are still some grievances in these matters.Now that Tang shi calls her grandma in front of so many people, it is to rectify her name.At that time, she was relying on the child in her belly and the imperial concubine's favor, and she didn't behave like a lowly child when she first married, but she accepted it generously.In this way, Sister Feng became Tang's favorite Jia family.

Sister Feng seemed to be the leader of this group of unmarried young ladies, and Chun Yu didn't need to bother, she was organized, and it was no different from taking care of the sisters-in-law when she was at home.It is an elegant event for a few little sisters to get together, but Sister Feng's gags are not vulgar, but add to the excitement.

Fangfei and Piaoxu are both girls from a scholarly family, and they have discussed with Daiyu a few times, and they have formed a sisterhood.Now congratulating her on her birthday is also very elegant. Piaoxu made a painting and Fangfei wrote a poem, but it was the appearance of Daiyu burning incense and playing the piano under the peach blossom tree that day.Everyone watched it once, and they all praised it. This ceremony was indeed thoughtful.Yingchun and the others also gave gifts, but they were handmade purses and other things, although they are not worth anything, they are more important.

Pingting and Zhilan were influenced by their uncle's family, and they were more proud than the others.It was the first time they met the two sisters of the Jia family, and they didn't think they were concubine daughters. After several exchanges, they looked at Tanchun with admiration.They were still talking about how heroic heroines such as Hua Mulan and Liang Hongyu were. Over there, Daiyu and Yingchun had already faced each other and started talking.

Daiyu still didn't forget to tease her own brother, "Second sister is still the best. When I'm at home, I can only play with Heng'er, but I don't know that he doesn't look like my father at all. He's actually a stinky chess player. Only with the second sister can I play well." Be refreshed."

Yingchun smiled shyly, "He's still young, you should let him go. But didn't you just say he was diligent last time, so why are you complaining again? If I remember correctly, you are his Mr. Kaimeng. "

Daiyu curled her lips, "That's not true, it would be embarrassing to have such a student." There was a smile on her face.

Tanchun and the others gathered around and mentioned another matter, "Sister Lin, the old lady said before you came that you haven't been to the mansion over there for a long time, and you are asked to stay there for two days. I heard from my wife that a few days ago there was a My sister is coming, she is from the Xue family in Jinling, and she is also a very outstanding person. There is also girl Yun, the old lady also picked her up, saying that she will stay for a while. If you can come too, then our house will be really lively gone."

Daiyu asked, "From the Xue family? Why haven't I heard of it? What kind of relatives are they?"

When Sister Feng heard them mention the matter of Xue's family, she took the initiative to come forward and said, "It turned out that the younger sister of the second wife married into the Xue family of the imperial merchant in Jinling. She is also my real aunt. I often see them when I am at home. In the past few years, we have been separated by a long distance, so we don’t move around very much. The younger sister Xue is three years older than the younger sister Lin. We got along well. It's a pity that her father left early, and she has an older brother who doesn't know what to do. Their orphans and widows have nothing to rely on in Jinling, and there are a few shops in the capital, so they want to go to Beijing to visit relatives and do business at the same time. A few days ago, I wrote a letter, saying that it will arrive in ten days at the latest."

Daiyu held her fragrant cheeks, and said with a charming smile, "If that's the case, and I really want to see you, my sister-in-law's eyes can't be worse."

When Sister Feng heard this, her eyes slanted, she put her hips on her hips and twisted her neck, feeling very unhappy, "That's natural, otherwise, why do I like Sister Lin the most?"

Everyone was amused by her, spouting tea, beating their breasts, rubbing their stomachs, and the flowers and branches trembled wildly, without the restraint they used to have.This Sister Feng is really not an ordinary boudoir daughter, she is really a living treasure.

There is commotion here, Bai Shao hurriedly ran over, "Miss, someone is coming from the palace, master let miss go."

Daiyu is not surprised, now she comes here every year, it's really annoying, but she has to go.Because he said to everyone, "You guys play for a while, and I will go back as soon as I go."

Not to mention the little girls, even Sister Feng was bluffed, why would she let Daiyu go when someone came from the palace.But Pingting and the other two sisters knew a lot, and told everyone, "I think it's another reward from the palace. I heard from my mother that every year on my sister's birthday, the emperor would give something. Cup, when my sister comes, I will think about some interesting and fresh wine orders, and I should have a good time today." After listening, the few people covered their thoughts, laughed and joked again.

As expected, Daiyu guessed right, it was Jun Qi who sent someone to bring the "birthday gift".Lin Ruhai told Jun Qi many times, don't give such blatant rewards, it's not only good for the Lin family, but also bad for Daiyu.But Jun Qi said that the Lin family has become a favorite now anyway, what is worse.Now he even said, "Since I am like you, I naturally treat her as my own daughter, and I am not allowed to prepare something for my daughter." Lin Ruhai has no way to refute.

This time the person who came back was not Dai Quan, but Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of the Six Palaces, and with a smile on his face, he said what the emperor wanted, so that Miss Lin didn't have to stick to the ceremony, and asked if he liked the ceremony.

Daiyu looked at it pretendingly, and said that it was the same jewelry and other things as in previous years, but she didn't think it was a few books.Excited for a while, he held the book in his hand and read it a few times, and hurriedly said, "I also ask Mr. Xia to thank the Emperor Long En for my daughter. My daughter likes it very much."

Seeing her like this, Lin Ruhai knew that she really liked her, and thought that Jun Qi had finally given her the right one, and asked Daiyu to turn around first, and said a few more words to Xia Shouzhong before inviting him out.It's rare for Jun Qi to be able to remember all the time, and Yu'er is the apple of his eye, so this flattery really hit the right spot.