Chapter 77: In the Heavenly Family, What is Considered Glory
.But Li committed a blunder.Of course, his Fujin only added to his frustration. While he treated his concubines with indifference and neglect, he showered his Fujin with attention. Furthermore, Fujin...After being in the palace for so long, Sheng Mama had long been clear about the grievances between Fu Jin and Li Gege. Let alone anything else, just the fact that Li Gege desperately snatched back the position of Da Gege from Fu Jin's grasp made Sheng Mama look at her with admiration.
Seeing the pampered and plump young lady now, Grandma Xiao felt even more at ease.
No wonder the Fourth Master likes her, such a dignified master even remembers to give this little Gege something to replenish her body. Needless to say, the Fourth Master is surely hoping that Li Gege can recover soon and become pregnant.
In the imperial court, what constitutes honor and privilege
Wouldn't it be enough to give some jewels to a few silks
No, it's the master who wholeheartedly wants to have children with you.
Only with children by her side can a woman's status be secure, and her future have prospects. Even if she grows old and loses her charm, as long as she has children to rely on, she will naturally have confidence.
Coming out of Li Gege's courtyard, Xiao MaMa looked from afar at the main courtyard.
After Siye left Beijing, the mistress's side also became lively. Besides communicating with Yonghe Palace, her natal family also sent messages every few days, showing that not only was the mistress uneasy now, but also her natal family was extremely worried.
It's not in accordance with the palace rules to have private dealings with outsiders.
Grandma Xiao is just a servant, and she's only temporarily in charge of the inner house. She really doesn't want to overstep her boundaries and make things worse between the Fourth Master and his wife.
She stood there for a moment, then Xiao Mama withdrew her gaze and sighed silently. Then she turned and walked towards the front yard.
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After Xiao MaMa left, Fang shi came in holding the elder sister. As soon as the elder sister came in, she rushed toward Wei Zhen dancing with joy. Wei Zhen was delighted and opened her arms: “Little Red Hat, come into your mother’s arms!”
Dagege giggled and threw herself into Weijin's arms like a swallow returning to its nest. Weijin asked Fuling and Gancao to remove the small table from the soft bed, then held Dagege up to learn to walk. Dagege refused, clinging to Weijin's neck and coquettishly saying, "Mama hold! Mama hold!"
"Do you want to be held by your mother or do you want a chicken cake, choose for yourself!" Wei Zhen remained unmoved and seriously offered conditions to the eldest sister.
When Daging heard about scallion pancakes, she started drooling and wanted to eat them. She also wanted her mother's hug and was so eager that she almost cried.
Fang couldn't bear to see this, she wanted to come and comfort the elder sister. However, Wei Zhen stopped her, making a gesture and whispering to the elder sister: "Walk back and forth five times, not only will you have Mama's embrace, but also chicken cakes."
"Well!"
Da Gege's eyes lit up immediately, and she decisively took a step with her little legs, holding onto the soft handrail and started walking seriously. Wei Zhen acted as a cheerleader, constantly cheering Da Gege on. Encouraged, Da Gege even walked an extra round.
"Fang looked and truly smiled: "Our big elder sister is walking more and more steadily now, it seems the master has taught her well!"
Children in the palace were all carefully held by their nannies as they grew up. Each one was treated like royalty, most afraid of being bumped or bruised. So, they learned to walk a little later than ordinary children. A girl like Big Sister who could walk at just over a year old is truly remarkable.
"Well done! Our elder sister is amazing!" Wei Jin picked up the elder sister and kissed her hard, "So Mother decided that today Big Sister can have half a cake extra!"
Dagege didn't know if she understood or not, but she was pleased and smiled happily.
"Alright, let's take Da Gege to eat chicken cakes." Wei Zhen handed Da Gege over to Fang Shi.
"Yes," Fang held the elder sister and went down.
Licorice offered a handkerchief to Virgin: "Wipe your hands, master."
Virgin wiped her hands and sat down on the soft couch, commanding, "From now on, if there's a stove in the courtyard, for things like making medicine or simmering soups, don't have the kitchen do it. You guys will be responsible."
Yes, this slave remembers.
"Master treats his master well, even giving his own share to his master." Mentioning this, Ling felt joy overflow her features.
When it came to licorice, he also beamed with happiness: “Indeed, our master has always treated us well. Even when he's out and about, he still remembers us.”
Virgin took a sip of tea and gave the two people a white look: "Why so much to say Finish it if there's nothing else."
Fu Ling silently stuck out her tongue, then quickly said: “Master, it’s almost Master's birthday in half a month. Today, let’s start making sachets for Master. Make a few more, so we can pick the best ones to give to Master later.”
Virgin nodded: "Go prepare ink, paper and brushes. I've designed the pattern, you can embroider according to it."
Fu ling and Gancao looked at each other. So this is what the master was talking about, absolutely no slacking off
"Yes, slave will go now."
Licorice and Poria went to prepare the writing implements. Wei Zhen sipped her tea slowly.
"Mama! Mama!"
After finishing the egg waffles, the eldest daughter cried out for her mother again. Fang shi picked her up once more.
"Are the egg cakes delicious" Wei Jin put down her teacup and took a handkerchief to wipe Da Gege's drool from the corner of her mouth.
"Ahhhh!" Dagge hugged Wei Zhen's finger, taking a bite with her tiny teeth and leaving saliva all over Wei Zhen's hand. Her little mouth kept saying "Ahhhh!" non-stop.
"I think Da Gege misses her master." Fang shi smiled and said.
Virgin smiled and gently tapped the elder sister's head: "Little girl, you have a good memory."
You still remember that scum dad who you only saw every ten days and a half
Look, mom is so great. I haven't thought about her in a long time.
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His Holiness arrived in Beijing on October 28th.
Song Gege returned to the elder brother's residence first, while the Fourth Master still had to go to Yonghe Palace to pay respects.
Fujin wasn't seriously ill, she just needed to rest in bed for a few days and would be fine. This Chengzi was also quite obedient, but as soon as the Fourth Master returned, she couldn't sit still. She discussed with Xiao MaMa about giving the Fourth Master a welcome banquet.
Grandmother Xiao acted wisely and did not stop him. The Fourth Master couldn't keep ignoring his wife like this. This time, as long as she took the initiative to apologize, there was an 80% chance that the Fourth Master would allow her to regain control of the manor. She naturally wouldn't interfere, and besides, the Fourth Master didn't invite her back with the intention of making things difficult for her.
Fu Jin let out a sigh of relief and began to arrange the evening's family feast.
When Virgin heard that she was to give Fourth Master a welcome dinner in the evening, she wasn't very happy. On such a cold night, late at night, she really didn't want to go out. She washed and went to bed early, snuggling up in her blankets and reading stories.
As soon as she thought about the impending indigestion, Weijun felt deeply depressed. She decided to fill her stomach first and asked Fuling to prepare dinner earlier. However, just as Weijun picked up her chopsticks, a commotion arose outside.
"The slave greets his master!"
Xiaozhi's voice was so sweet, it was like honey. Wei Zhen, holding her chopsticks, froze.
Is the Fourth Master here inside the courtyard, they no longer laugh and joke as freely as before. So Su Peisheng really hasn't found out."What about the kitchen" Fourth Master frowned.Su Peisheng shook his head: "Li Gege did...