Chapter 25 Birthday (3)

Zisu raised her voice outside and said, "Miss, Da Furen sent someone to invite you over."

Today is Yuxi's birthday, the old lady has already sent a message, and the whole family will have dinner together in the upper courtyard in the evening. The meal at noon will be served in Qiu's courtyard.

Yuxi's salary has been raised now, and her birthday was selectively forgotten by everyone except her aunt who gave her a birthday gift in her previous generation. Where is it like now, the whole family takes it as a big deal.

With something hidden in his heart, Duan Xinrong was tired and unable to cheer up.

Zhou Shiya thinks that Duan Xinrong's behavior is not good: "Xin Rong, you came to Yuxi's birthday happily, but you went back sickly. When your family rejected the Jiang family's marriage, everyone would guess what Yuxi said to you." When the time comes, it will be difficult for Yuxi."

Duan Xinrong's heart trembled, and she stood up and apologized to Yuxi: "It's my fault." Yuxi can say these words to her because of their friendship, and she can't bring trouble to Yuxi.

When he arrived at the main courtyard alone, Duan Xinrong had a decent smile on his face, making it impossible to see the slightest difference.

Qiu Shi looked at Duan Xinrong and said with a smile: "This child, she really changes every day, getting more and more beautiful every day."

Duan Xinrong actually looks pretty good, with big eyes looking forward, pink face and red lips, petite and exquisite figure, with two small dimples when she smiles, she looks very sweet.

After hearing such a compliment, Duan Xinrong shyly replied: "Auntie is too proud."

Qiu's heart moved, why did she forget about such a good candidate, Duan Xinrong is younger than Ye'er, other aspects don't meet her requirements. Qiu Shi is not a person who can hide his thoughts. With this thought, Duan Xinrong became more enthusiastic.

Yuxi looked puzzled, but she really didn't think that far.

The lunch was very sumptuous, with a large table full of food, everything that flew in the sky, ran on the ground, and swam in the water. Yuxi said: "Auntie, how can I finish eating so much?" There is still a big meal in the evening, so it is a waste to cook so much at noon.

Qiu Shi said angrily: "It's not for you." This means that such a sumptuous meal is for the guests.

Zhou Shiya said cheerfully: "I just said that I like sweet and sour fish and lion head. It turns out that my aunt specially made it for me!" Looking at Yuxi, she looked very proud.

Yuxi laughed and said: "I made it specially for you, you can eat more today."

After lunch,

Duan Xinrong and Zhou Shiya went back. Yu Xizhi didn't make much effort to keep them, and sent them directly to the second gate.

After Duan Xinrong returned home, she told her mother all the things Yuxi had told her.

Mrs. Duan Li was shocked when she heard these words: "Miss Yuxi really said that?" Mrs. Duan is a daughter like Xin Rong, so she is naturally very careful about marriage. When Jiang's family came to propose marriage, they didn't agree. Instead, they sent people to inquire about Jiang Jing seriously. She heard that Jiang Jing was very good in all aspects, and Mrs. Jiang had a good reputation in the upper circle, so she agreed.

Duan Xinrong said: "Mother, there is no need for Yuxi to lie to me, and you can definitely find out about this kind of thing if you seriously inquire about it. Mother, let's push this marriage of the Jiang family!"

Mrs. Duan thought for a while and said: "I'll ask someone to inquire first." She still has to discuss this matter with her husband, but if what Yuxi said is true, this marriage must be rejected. Otherwise, when the daughter married into the Jiang family, Mrs. Jiang would fight with Mrs. Jiang, and it would be difficult for her daughter to be caught in the middle.

In the evening, Mrs. Duan came back from the yamen, after hearing Mrs. Duan's words, he pondered for a moment and said: "Reject it!"

Mrs. Duan didn't expect her husband to be so straightforward: "Let's go find out! What if it's a misunderstanding? Jiang Jing's kid is very nice, it would be a pity if he misunderstood." Very good, Mrs. Duan was very satisfied, she was a little reluctant to give up just because of Yu Xi's words.

Mrs. Duan shook her head and said: "There is no reason for the hole, Rong'er is still young, let's pick it slowly, don't worry." Seeing Mrs. Duan's hesitation, he hurriedly said: "We are just such a daughter, even if there is only a sign, we can't take risks. .”

Only then did Madam Duan nod: "If that's the case, forget it."

Master Duan smiled and said: "I'm not boasting, my Rong'er family is indiscriminate in everything, and I won't worry about not finding a good husband in the future. However, it's best to find a family with a simple family background and a good family style. Pingqinghou's residence is a bit more complicated. "Ping Qinghou was the only male in his generation, and he didn't even have a brother from a concubine. The old Marquis had so many concubines, but he didn't have a son or a daughter. This shows the pros and cons of Mrs. Jiang's methods.

Mrs. Duan scolded: "The family background is simple, and they have no foundation." The Duan family has a shallow foundation, so Mrs. Duan wants to find someone with a solid foundation for her children. In this way, she has her in-laws to help her with anything. Of course, the premise is that her standards must be met, and it is not acceptable to fail to meet the standards.

Master Duan couldn't help but think of what happened in the court after hearing this, and felt a little heavy. Concubine Song and the Empress have been fighting openly and secretly, and the Nine Emperors are also in conflict. It is not known how long the peaceful situation can last. Once the calm situation is broken, there will definitely be another storm. They are in the whirlpool, and no one can guarantee that they will not be involved in that time.

It's not that Mrs. Duan doesn't know anything about court affairs. It's because of her understanding that she wants to find a family with a solid background. If something happens to her family, she can help her.

Yuxi didn't know that Mrs. Duan and his wife fell into depression because of her phone call. At this time, she was relented when she received the gift. The old lady didn’t send ornaments this time, but gave a set of Fang Sibao from the previous dynasty; Mrs. Qiu gave a set of Diancui ornaments; even Mrs. Ye was bleeding a lot this time, and what she gave Yuxi was ordered by her at Ruyi Pavilion. A set of red gold ornaments.

Han Jingyan was the last one to give the gift, and the gift was carried into the house by two people, and everyone was stunned when they saw it.

Han Jingyan's gift to Yuxi was twelve huanghuali wood-carved screens. The flowers, trees, and figures carved on the screen were all carved in high relief, hollowed out, through-hole, and three-dimensional.

Seeing this gift, Yu Xi felt very delicate.

Seeing the screen and Yuxi's reaction, the old lady's expression sank. Xiao'er usually looks smart, but he didn't expect to be so confused about this kind of thing.

Looking at Yuxi's appearance, Yuchen thought she was being silly with joy, so she couldn't help but gently pushed Yuxi. Only then did Yuxi come to her senses, and said happily: "Thank you, dad, I like this gift very much." There is no two thousand taels of silver that can't afford this screen, and this time Han Jingyan was willing to spend money for her. Thinking about it, it was also because of her growing reputation recently.

Han Jingyan saw that Yuxi's face was indeed showing joy, and nodded slightly: "It's good if you like it."

Wu looked at the screen, but his expression was not very good. This thing is not cheap at first glance, the master is really willing to part with it. Thinking of this, Mrs. Wu felt depressed again. In fact, Fang's financial power has always been in the hands of the master, and she has no idea how much Fang's family has.

A complicated expression flashed in Yu Jing's eyes. She used to laugh at Yu Xi as the one whose father didn't love her, but now that Feng Shui has changed, she has become the one whose father doesn't love her.

Seeing this, Yuru's expression was calm, and there was no jealousy or unwillingness in her eyes. In the past few years, she has long since let go of her obsession. Now she only hopes that her aunt will find a good marriage for her, and she doesn't ask for much else.

Although Yuxi's birthday is not a big deal this time, she has a lot of income. Zisu was in charge of the warehouse of the Rose Garden, looked at these things and said with a smile: "Now the girl's private room has been filled up a lot."

Kufu looked at the twelve screens brought over, and asked in embarrassment, "Where are these things placed?" The rooms in the Qiangwei Courtyard are not spacious enough to accommodate such a large screen.

Yuxi said: "I can't fit in this room, let's put it in the warehouse!" If the screen is opened, it will take up one-third of her room. Of course, not to mention that there is no place to put it, even if there is a place to put it, she would not want to put it there.

After the screen was moved away, Yuxi looked at Zisu and said, "Go and check, what's the matter with this thing?" Gifts must be tricky.

Seeing that Yuxi was about to enter the study again, Zisu said, "Girl, today is your birthday, so let's have a rest for the night!" After Mr. Song left, her girl did not let up all day.

Yu Xi smiled and said: "I can't sleep even if I go to sleep now, why not read a book." Since Yu Xi has money, she is very willing to read a book at night, and the study room is lit with four candles.

Yuxi, who was shrunk in the study, did not read medical books, but took out "Hanshu" from the cabinet and read it. I started reading history books because Aunt Quan said it would be useful to read more, but now it has become something that must be done every day.

After watching it for half an hour, Yu Xi thought about it carefully, and then took a pen to write down her feelings. This is what Aunt Quan asked her to do, and it has become a habit these years.

Inside Tingyun Pavilion, Shi Qin sighed and said: "The master gave the gift to Miss Si this time, I really put a lot of thought into it. The servant girl is really happy to see Miss Si tonight, the smile on her face It never broke."

Yuchen smiled a little: "I hope this gift can let the fourth sister know that Dad actually loves her." She knew that the reason of Wu's family had separated Yuxi from her father, and now that her father changed, she believed that Yuxi would soon It will eliminate the barriers.

An hour later, Yuxi left the study and climbed into bed after taking a bath. Tossing and turning on the bed again, unable to fall asleep: "Zisu, go to the study and get my medical book."

When Zisu went out, Kufu was waiting outside the door.

Ku Fu followed Zisu into the room, and said in a low voice: "Sister Zisu, why do I feel that the girl is not very happy?" into the warehouse. It's an excuse to say that the house is too small to fit, seeing that there is no trace of joy on the girl's face.

Zisu sighed slightly, and said, "It's good that you know about it." Both Kufu and Dongmai are the girl's personal maids, so they can be trusted.

Kufu said worriedly: "Miss, still can't let go of the past?"

Zi Su smiled wryly and said, "It's not that you don't know what kind of life the girl lived in the past? If it were you, would you let it go so easily?" The girl had such a difficult time back then that she almost died. where? Nowadays, it is so easy to restore the relationship between father and daughter.

Kufu didn't know what to say. She has never experienced such a thing. Although there are many brothers and sisters in her family, her parents are very kind to them, and they don't even favor boys over girls.

Zisu knew what Kufu was worried about. Kufu was worried that the girl's true thoughts would be discovered and would be bad for the girl: "You don't have to worry, girl, she acts properly. Over the years, girl has done everything well. .” At least except for these few personal servants, no one else can see the girl’s abnormality.

A few days later, Yuxi knew why Han Jingyan gave her such an expensive gift. These twelve screens were originally a gift prepared by Han Jingyan for Mrs. Jiang's 60th birthday, but something went wrong during the carving.

Yuxi asked: "What's wrong."

Ku Fu said: "There is a poem on the ninth fan of the screen, and there is a word in the poem that is wrong." .

Yuxi said softly: "It's true." It must be given to Mrs. Jiang without flaws, or it will be laughed at. It's ridiculous to give her something that others don't want, and still want her to be grateful.

Kufu was very surprised when she heard this, and said, "Miss, I knew there was something wrong with the screen?" Then her girl was also fascinated.

Yuxi smiled lightly: "I can pinch and count, so I don't know that there is something wrong with the screen." She only knows that this screen is so precious, it looks like it was made with care, and she doesn't have that much weight in Han Jingyan's heart.

Yuxi's actions fell into the eyes of the old lady. The old lady twirled the beads and said, "I'm really confused." It's normal for a father to give his daughter something valuable, but it's not normal for a child to give such a valuable thing to Yuxi. She even suspected that there was something wrong with this gift, not to mention Yuxi who had always been thoughtful.

Luo's mother also shook her head: "It's too late to be happy to receive such an expensive gift, but I didn't expect Fourth Miss to..." Fourth Miss was really suspicious.

The old lady said softly: "She is complaining and hating. She complains about Yan'er's negligence and indifference to her, and hates her for throwing her in Qingzhu Xiaozhu regardless of her life." Although the girl usually concealed it very well, But the eyes can't betray people. When the girl faced her and Yan'er, she had a smile on her face, but there was no fluctuation in her eyes.

Luo's mother could not deny what the old lady said, she just said: "Old lady, the filial piety of the fourth lady to the eldest lady cannot be faked. Last year when the eldest lady was ill, the fourth lady was not close enough to serve her by her side. Touched. Moreover, the fourth girl's love for Shi Ye and Er Ye is true."

The old lady didn't speak, but the beads in her hand were spinning very fast, which revealed the restlessness in the old lady's heart.

Mother Luo thought for a while and said, "Old lady, even if the fourth girl gets married in the future, wouldn't she still dare to be disobedient and unfilial to the Lord's detriment? As for the Duke's Mansion, there is the eldest lady and the second master, and the fourth girl will take care of them." Yes, I will not do anything detrimental to the Duke’s government.”

Mother Luo's ability to speak for Yuxi was entrusted by Qiu Shi. Qiu knows that the old lady doesn't like Yuxi, so she asks her mother to say good things to Yuxi occasionally, and asks the old lady not to make things difficult for Yuxi. It was Qiu's behavior that saved Yuxi from a lot of trouble.

The old lady tightly held the Buddhist beads in her hand: "If it weren't for this, how could I tolerate her until today."