Kido

Chapter 75

Xie Liunian was very busy handing out invitations and inviting guests.Fourth Master Xie was sitting leisurely beside the strong and fragrant red sandalwood desk, with a vague smile on his lips.The winter sun shines into the living room, the red sandalwood table has a satin-like luster, Fourth Master Xie's long black hair hangs beside the table, also like soft silk, shining and elegant.

Sitting opposite Xie Siye, Zhang Yu looked at the "father-in-law" and then at the "daughter-in-law", feeling happy in his heart and cheerful on his face.Xie Wanhong is really handsome, he looks a little bit like him, and he is also a beauty.Now she is only ten years old, and she is already delicate and fair, like a little fairy who does not eat the fireworks of the world.

"My little one is ten years old. This is a big day." Zhang Yu ordered the maid to bring an old-fashioned mahogany box, and said with a smile, "It's reasonable to have a good time to celebrate. It happened that Uncle took a bath that day, Ah Chen and A Chi also take a rest, and then our whole family will go out together to celebrate Xiao BuDian's birthday!" Xiao BuDian is fine with everything, even the day of birth is so good, so it happens to be a rest day.

"Uncle is the best!" Xie Liunian came over to thank him, smilingly raised his face to flatter him, "Uncle is the best uncle in the world!" Zhang Yu smiled brightly, "You little one really has eyesight!" There are people like Xie Wanhong The stunning kissing father also said that he is the best uncle in the world, and he is honored and honored.

Zhang Yu opened the mahogany box in his hand, "Uncle, the quality of these gems is not bad. The ruby ​​red is like fire, the sapphire blue is like water, and they are all about the size of pigeon eggs. Let's take a look at it, don't you like it?" like?"

Xie Liunian looked over at a glance, and could no longer continue to pretend to be elegant.The gemstones lay there quietly one by one, exuding bright and dazzling light, which made people unable to take their eyes off. "I like it!" Xie Liunian said loudly.Who wouldn't like such beautiful jewelry?

Her eyes were shining, her lips were pink, and she looked excited.Fourth Master Xie couldn't bear to watch, turned his head calmly, and looked at the plum tree outside the window.The shadows of plum tree branches are slanting, showing a bit of coldness and loneliness.Xiao Qi, it's just a few gems, do you want them?The family will give you two boxes so that you can play to your heart's content.

Zhang Yu was happy, "Good boy, as long as you like it." The little girl is worthy of being a scholarly girl, so polite!Normally, the child doesn't look at gold, silver and jewelry at all, but now that he is serious about giving gifts, the child will solemnly say "like", really sensible.

Shen Mai was itching beside him, beckoned a maid to come over, and gave a few words in a low voice.The maid nodded knowingly, and after a while, she walked over from the inner house and handed something to Shen Mai.Shen Mai cheerfully said: "This is the key to Grandpa's storeroom. Little Axie, you little ones, you take it and toss about it by yourself." Whatever you want, what you want.

Fourth Master Xie's mouth twitched.According to Xiaoqi's temperament, if she is allowed to enter a treasure house and let her move as much as she wants, she won't... Fourth Master Xie seems to have appeared in front of Xiao Qi again, counting gold and silver coins with great interest , Looking up a small white jade face, eagerly asking for "save, save".Turning around like Xie Liunian's small spinning top, moving treasures one by one.

Who knows that Xie Liunian is not greedy at all, he smiled sweetly at Shen Mai, "Grandpa, just give me two pieces of Persian toys." I don't want to open your warehouse.If I had opened a warehouse full of treasures, my eyes would not frighten you.You are so old, don't let it go, don't let it go.

Zhang Yi bent down, and complained in Shen Mai's ear: "Grandpa, you must be sincere in giving gifts!" You have to spend some time on yourself, guessing what he wants and what he likes, how can you give him the key and let him choose by himself?No sincerity at all.Only people who are greedy for money will like your way of giving gifts!But Xiao Liunian is not greedy for money at all.

Shen Mai scratched his head, "Good grandson, Grandpa is very sincere." Isn't this up to you two little fellows?Grandpa may know what you like, but how could Grandpa guess what the little girl likes?
Zhang Xi muttered something in a low voice, Shen Mai coaxed him with a smile, and the grandfather and grandson whispered to each other; Zhang Xi sat with a smile on his face, Shen Chen, Yue Chi, and Yaya stood beside Zhang Xi, talking to Xiao Qi with a smile .Fourth Master Xie sat, feeling that the Nanning Marquis Mansion was more elegant than before, and the plum trees in the courtyard were particularly elegant.

After delivering the invitations and talking, Zhang Yu and his son entertained Fourth Master Xie for a drink, "Wan Hong, rare wine Dukang, 30-year-old wine, drink two cups." Xie Liunian followed Yaya to the inner house, and Xie Yu treated her to a private room vegetable.The wine was good, the food was good, the host was hospitable and hospitable, when the father and daughter of Xie's family returned to Xie's mansion, it was already the beginning of the night.

"The Marquis of Nanning and his wife are here together? The three sons of his family, and Princess Hanshan too?" Mrs. Xie smiled wrinkled when she heard this, "Xiaoqi is cute and sensible, and is loved by others!" Or, the Marquis of Nanning How could the whole family attend the appointment?

The eldest lady stood aside with a reserved and loving smile on her face.She is the person who hosts the middle gift, and Xiaoqi's birthday banquet is also handled by her.Originally, I was thinking of a birthday party for a little girl born out of concubine, only Xie's relatives would come, not even my natal family would appreciate it.Who would have thought that fourth master and Nanning Marquis had such a good relationship that the Zhang family would save face for the youngest son and daughter's birthday.If you want to come to a Marquis who works in the Chinese Army's Governor's Mansion, a Marquis Madam, a princess, and three princes from the Marquis Mansion, you have to be more careful about this child's birthday banquet.

Empress Mu and Mrs. Cui, who were standing behind the eldest lady, looked at each other.They are all the prostitutes of famous families, and they have never paid much attention to the fleeting years of the four concubines, but they are also very thoughtful.Originally, the birthday gifts they prepared were just ordinary pearl hairpins, but looking at it now, it's better to change it to something delicate and unique.

The fourth wife was dressed in plain clothes, standing side by side with the eldest wife.She is a married woman, and the old lady Han passed away, and Yili kept her filial piety for a year.Although she has fulfilled her filial piety this summer, firstly, there are big wives inside and outside the house, and secondly, she has lost a lot of weight and haggardness.Therefore, she only calms down in front of Mrs. Xie, and doesn't care about the affairs around Xie's house.

Xie Liunian's birthday banquet was also held by the eldest wife, so she didn't need to worry about it.The fourth wife was actually very dissatisfied, "Xiaoqi is no better than Jin'er, so there is no need to waste this trouble", she dared not say a word on the face.Xie's family has different rules from Han's and Dinghaihou's mansion, the daughter of Xie's family has always been brought up by concubine and concubine without distinction. "Xiaoqi is a concubine, inferior to others", the fourth wife can only think about it in her heart, or confide in Xie Jinnian, but she dare not say it in front of the Xie family and the old lady Xie.

The fourth wife returned to the room, and Xie Jinnian came in pouted, "Mother, I just celebrated my tenth birthday in May, and there are not so many guests." All the relatives of the Xie family, the Han family, and myself came. My little sister, but there is no such thing as a marquis or a princess.

The Fourth Wife couldn't bear to make her daughter unhappy, so she hurriedly comforted her, "Jin'er, this is all caused by your second sister's marriage. Although it is good for her to marry into the Dinghaihou Mansion, she is a successor after all, which is not very honorable. So your grandfather Grandmother would split up the family immediately and hold Xiao Qi's birthday party so grandly." Even a little girl's birthday party was very grand, which shows that the Xie family's daughter is Jingui.Through this birthday banquet, the daughter of Xie's concubine branch who is going to be married as his successor is hidden.

Xie Jinnian thought about it, and was relieved, "That's how it is." Then he complained about Xie Qinian, "A few years ago, I should have picked an innocent and kind man to marry! At this age, it's interesting to marry someone to fill in the house ?” The tired sisters followed suit.

"It can't be her fault. People go to high places, and water flows to low places." The fourth wife sighed, "I told her a few years ago that they were all scholarly families with poor backgrounds, and it was inevitable that they would be poorer when they married. She I am used to enjoying the blessings in Xie's family, so how could I want to? Dinghaihou's mansion is rich and rich, and the predecessor did not leave a son and a half daughter, even if it is a step-wife, it is not bad." It is better than marrying a poor family.

The fourth wife gently persuaded her beloved daughter, Xie Jinnian nodded, "Yes, you are right." He went back to Jinyuan calmly, ordered the maid to burn incense, and practiced calligraphy quietly.After practice, satisfied, ordered people to pick out gold and silver jewelry.Picking and picking, I picked out a pair of red gold magpie-mounted hairpins inlaid with jewels. "This hairpin is rich, festive, and the style is also fashionable."

Xie Jinnian had only picked out the gifts for a few days, and the little sisters he had been friends with came to the door one after another.After exchanging pleasantries, some were evasive and refused to tell the truth, and some were hesitant to ask for invitations, "Jin'er, do you have more invitations for your little Qi's birthday party?" They also wanted to join in the fun.

Xie Jiner was furious.In the evening, I made a special trip to find the fourth wife, "Mother, what's the matter?" On weekdays, concubine girls are not taken seriously.What are they going to do?
The fourth wife looked at the youngest daughter affectionately, "Jin'er, Mrs. Nanning Hou will come that day." In Nanning Hou's house, there are three sons who have not yet engaged.All handsome, all young and promising.

"Princess Hanshan will also come." There are many princesses, princesses, princesses, and concubines in the court, but who can go to the palace to see the Holy Majesty like Princess Hanshan every three to five days?Some princesses may not be able to see the emperor once in three or two years.

"Jin'er, what's so embarrassing about this?" The fourth wife patiently reasoned with the little daughter, "It's the Xie family's face anyway, it's your father's face. Jin'er, the guests are all for the Xie family and for the Xie family, Your father didn't come here for Xiao Qi." It really wasn't for her, my dear daughter, don't be jealous of her.

"It's not all right." Xie Jinnian lowered his head and muttered, "Hanshan Princess seems to be very kind to Xiao Qi." He specially posted a post asking her to play, and even his cousins ​​were gone, only Xiao Qi was seen.

"It's also for your father." The fourth wife was very sure, with a proud face, "Jin'er, your father is handsome and handsome, who doesn't respect him? Xiaoqi only looks more like your father, but in terms of identity, who is he? Not as good as you!" Women are no better than men, men can make achievements and conquer the world by themselves, women can only rely on their natal family and status.

Xie Jinnian pouted, unhappy.The fourth wife coaxed her softly, "The house needs to make more winter clothes. Jin'er added two more small leather jackets, two leather skirts, two wind collars, two pairs of small leather boots, and two crane cloaks. The colors are brighter in winter." Okay, Jin'er, make the crane cloak bright red, okay?"

Xie Jinnian cheered up, "One should be red, and the other white!" The fourth wife agreed softly, "Okay, okay, whatever Jin'er says is what it is." The mother and daughter talked excitedly, What to wear, how to match jewelry.

Yaya asked the emperor for leave in advance, "Father, I won't be coming on the 29th." The emperor put down the ink pen and asked with a smile, "Is there something wrong with Ah Yi?" What is it that makes Ah Yi take it so seriously.

(End of this chapter)