Didn't Love You Enough

Zhang Huiniang was busy cooking red eggs in the kitchen, and she was in a very happy mood.The eldest daughter-in-law gave birth to a fat boy, and Jiabao lived well in the palace. This year, the family's crops were abundant and good, and the family's income increased a lot.All these are good things, thinking about it makes me happy.

Lin Dazhuang looked at Zhang Huiniang so happy, he didn't know how to speak about Lin Jiabao.

"By the way, the child's father, when you went to Beijing a few days ago, Zhou Hai's family came to ask me if Zhou Hai and Li'er could get engaged first. I think Li'er will be 15 this year, so it's time to make a decision. " Zhang Huiniang asked Lin Dazhuang.

"Make a decision earlier. You can go and talk to Zhou Hai's family tomorrow. It's best to make a decision before Bogeer's full moon." Bogeer is Lin Jiawen's nickname for his son. Lin Jiawen hopes that his son will be able to thrive in the future.

Lin Dazhuang thought about Jiabao's matter and he didn't know when he would report it. He would definitely not be able to calm down at that time. Li'er's marriage should be settled earlier, so he can feel more at ease.As for the twins are still young, we can only talk about it later.

"It seems a little urgent..." Zhang Huiniang said.

"Xiao Ding didn't need a lot of work, besides, this time Boge's full moon has to be done well, and then I have to be busy preparing for the next year's township examination for my family, and I have to be busy with the New Year. There are too many things .It will be delayed until next year. Let’s decide earlier.” Lin Dazhuang said.

Zhang Huiniang thought it made sense and said, "Then I will go to Zhou's house tomorrow."

The next day, Zhang Huiniang went to Zhou Hai's house.Zhou Hai's family also wanted to settle down earlier. Now that the Lin family's life is getting better and better, many people are watching... Zhou Hai's mother knows that her son has liked Lin Lier since he was a child, and his son has already recognized her in his heart. It's too late to cry.If you settle down early, you will have long nights and dreams.

Zhang Huiniang is also very satisfied with Zhou Hai, the Zhou family is kind to their Lin family.When she and Da Zhuang were in trouble in the early years, it was thanks to the help of the Zhou family.Not only did Zhou Hai do good farm work, he also learned hunting skills from his father and mother Zhou.So the family is doing well, and we can often have wild game to beat teeth. Sometimes, if we are lucky, we can get some skins, which can be sold for a lot of money.Zhou Hai is honest and stable, and Lin Lier won't suffer even if she marries.

The Lin family and the Zhou family discussed it and agreed that Zhou Hai and Lin Lier would get married after the autumn harvest next year.The Zhou family acted very quickly, and within a few days they invited a matchmaker and made a small deal.

Since Lin Lier got engaged, she rarely went out and hid in her room to embroider the wedding dress.Among the gifts brought back from the capital this time, there was red brocade, which was especially beautiful when embroidered on the wedding dress.

Hu Sizhan, a member of the Prince's family, brought a group of guards with him. He was ordered by His Royal Highness to go to Lin Family Village to give the full moon gift to Lin Xiaozhu's nephew.Not daring to delay along the way, they hurried on their way and finally arrived in Xuzhou two days before the full moon.

After arriving in Xuzhou, Hu Sizhan and his party first went to Shiqishan Mansion, the prefect of Xuzhou.

Shi Qishan was a little surprised when he heard that his servants had come to report the visit of His Highness the Crown Prince's Sheren, but he didn't dare to delay, so he immediately went to meet him in person.

"Master Hu, why are you here?" Shi Qishan asked Hu Sizhan to sit in the main hall.Shi Qishan had a relationship with Hu Sizhan when he was reporting work in Beijing.It stands to reason that the two would not have any intersection, and Shi Qishan couldn't figure out Hu Sizhan's intentions. "But is there anything important for His Royal Highness to order?"

Although Shiqishan is the fifth rank, Hu Sizhan is the prince's talent from the sixth rank.But Shi Qishan did not dare to neglect at all, and was very polite to Hu Sizhan, after all, he is a close minister of His Royal Highness...

"Your Majesty Shi, you're being polite. I'm here to congratulate you this time." Hu Sizhan said.

Shi Qishan heard that it was a good thing, and immediately relaxed, "I also ask Mr. Hu to explain my doubts for me. How can I be happy?"

"Under Master Shi's governance, the people of Xuzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and Master Shi has contributed a lot. And this time there is great news. Among the palace people sent to the palace in Xuzhou this time, there is a noble person... That's why I came this time." Hu Sizhan said to Shi Qishan.

"Oh... this is really good news. May I ask which one got the emperor's favor." After hearing the news from Hu Sizhan, Shi Qishan thought about it.There has never been a nobleman in Xuzhou...

"It's not the emperor but His Royal Highness. The young master Lin next to His Royal Highness is from Pei County. Lin Xiaozhu is a twin son. Yuntai entered the palace for four years. Now he is deeply loved by His Royal Highness. No, I'm here this time It's just to give the full moon gift to Lin Xiaozhu's little nephew." Hu Sizhan explained.

"It's His Highness the Crown Prince...that's really a blessing!" Compared to being favored by the Emperor, of course it is more promising to be a servant of His Highness the Crown Prince.The emperor is over middle age, and there are many princes and princesses.And His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still young and has no heirs yet.If you can give birth to a prince for His Royal Highness in the future, and wait for His Royal Highness to ascend to the Great Treasure, it will be really expensive and will benefit the family...

Shi Qishan warmly invited Hu Sizhan and his party to live in the mansion, but Hu Sizhan declined and returned to the Xuzhou station.Hu Sizhan didn't think that the news would spread in a few days, and what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince explained would be realized soon.

Shi Qishan quickly discussed with his confidant what he learned today, and at night he also told his wife about the Lin family.

Mrs. Shi, the magistrate's wife, came from a big family. After hearing this, she quickly analyzed it with her husband.Feeling that she could get closer to this Lin family, Mrs. Shi reorganized and recalled her interpersonal relationship. She remembered that she had a little friendship with the Qin family, which Lin Xiaozhu's sister married into, and she had invited Mrs. Qin to participate in Xuzhou several times. A gathering of the upper-class women.In the future, we can start dealing with the Lin family from this aspect.

Shi Qishan discussed with his wife for a long time, and decided on the gift to give on the day of the full moon.

On the second day, Shiqishan invited Du Xiangheng, the magistrate of Pei County, to tell him about the Lin family.Du Zhixian was also overjoyed when he found out, this one came from their county.He also knew about the Lin family. The boss of the Lin family was admitted as a scholar, and he also praised him once.

Shi Qishan said to Du Zhixian: "The Lin family is under your jurisdiction, so you should take care of it more on weekdays."

How can Du Zhixian use the words of the magistrate, and he quickly responded.

After Du Zhixian went back, he immediately invited the master to discuss, and planned to go there in person when Lin Jiawen's son was full moon, and gave him a good gift.

Within a day, the news of a nobleman in Pei County spread quietly among the upper-class families in Xuzhou City, and each of those families secretly planned to make friends with the Lin family.

In the blink of an eye, it was the full moon day of Bo Geer, and the Lin family specially invited a cook from the village who specializes in cooking rice noodles, opened six tables of round rice noodles, and invited acquaintances from the village to drink the full moon wine.

Zhou Hai's family came to help early in the morning, and Qin's family also arrived early. Mrs. Qin greeted Zhang Huiniang cordially, and Lin Jiner helped her mother greet the guests.

Before the banquet started, Wu's mother was talking to her daughter in the room. Looking at Wu Qiaolan's rosy complexion, she knew that she was well taken care of during the confinement period. "Seeing that you are doing well, my mother is also happy for you. Your mother-in-law treats you well, and you should honor them well in the future."

"Mom, I will..." Wu Qiaolan replied.Wu Qiaolan now feels very happy, her parents-in-law are kind, her husband treats her very well, and she is a progressive person.Now that I have a son again, everything is going well.

"Does Jiawen work hard? Your father said that Jiawen's knowledge is already very good. This time, he is very hopeful to be admitted. You must urge him to study his homework, and don't let him become complacent and slack." Wu Qiaolan's mother Said to her daughter.

"Mother, please don't worry... Mr. Xianggong can be considerate, he studies until late every day..." Wu Qiaolan replied with a smile.

The Lin family received a lot of gifts today, so the Lin family helped the family register the gift list.Lin Jiacai is 10 years old this year. He started his enlightenment two years ago and has already learned the Three Character Classic and Hundred Family Surnames.In terms of reading talent, he is not as high as his elder brother Lin Jiawen, but he works very hard.

The Lin family is gradually sensible, and he knows the good life at home now.It all depends on the hard work of the eldest brother and the hard work of the second brother after entering the palace in exchange for it.Because the eldest brother was admitted to Tongsheng's family, he was exempted from land tax.This year my eldest brother was admitted to the scholar again, and the family will be exempted from military service and corvee service in the future.He also wants to study hard like his elder brother, and use his own efforts to make his family's life better in the future.

"Brother, this gold official sent 100 taels of silver as a congratulation." Lin Jiawen said to his elder brother Lin Jiawen.

Horse-drawn carriages arrived one after another outside the yard, bringing all kinds of congratulatory gifts.Lin Jiawen didn't know many people who gave gifts, and gradually realized that something was wrong.

A group of yamen servants arrived outside Lin's courtyard. Several yamen servants held gifts and sang loudly as they walked: "The magistrate of Xuzhou has arrived!"

The people in the village were watching the fun, and they were surprised to hear that the magistrate also sent congratulatory gifts, thinking that Lin Xiucai really has face, even the magistrate came to give gifts.

Afterwards, another carriage drove up, "The county magistrate... the county magistrate is here." The sharp-eyed villagers had already recognized the county magistrate.

Lizheng Lin Yuquan rushed to greet him, "It is a great honor for our village to have you come to our Lin Family Village from Duzhi County. Please, Duzhi County..."

I saw that Du Zhixian did not step forward, but let the young people around him go first, "Master Hu, please..."

Only then did everyone notice the young man next to the county magistrate. The man was imposing and well-dressed, and he was not an ordinary person at first glance.

Hearing the movement, the Lin family all came out. Lin Dazhuang and Lin Jiawen stepped forward to greet each other. Lin Jiawen bowed to Du Zhixian, "Master Zhixian can come to the student's house, it really makes our Lin family flourish..." Lin Jiawen said again Looking at the young man, he asked Du Zhixian, "I wonder if this lord is..."

Hu Sizhan introduced himself to everyone, "Master Lin, you don't need to be too polite. I am a servant of His Royal Highness, and this time I was ordered by His Royal Highness to give a full moon gift to Lin Xiaozhu's little nephew."

Hu Sizhan's words were like a thunderbolt that exploded in the hearts of everyone in the Lin Family Village. People in the Lin Family Village were talking about it, His Royal Highness... Those characters were only heard in dramas, how could they be heard in real life? Such a noble person... Everyone in the Lin family village congratulated the Lin family, and some of them sent their children to the palace. They were even more envious of the Lin family's good luck, thinking why their children didn't get the favor of the nobles.

Zhang Huiniang hadn't figured it out yet, so she asked with some doubts, "Who is Young Master Lin?"

Hu Sizhan said gently and politely: "You are Mrs. Lin, right? Young Master Lin is your second son, Lin Jiabao, who is now the servant of His Highness the Crown Prince."

After hearing Hu Sizhan's words, Zhang Huiniang was very excited and fainted. "Jia Bao... Jia Bao..."

Seeing this, Lin Jiner hurried forward to support Zhang Huiniang, "Mother, mother... what's wrong with you..."

Many people gathered around Zhang Huiniang, and everyone in the Lin family called her anxiously.

Zhang Huiniang woke up leisurely, "How could Jiabao...? Jiabao's father, didn't you say that Jiabao was doing well in the palace, how could he become His Highness the Crown Prince..."

Lin Dazhuang didn't speak, and felt uncomfortable. "Jiabao's mother, Jiabao is really doing well..."

Hu Sizhan said to Zhang Huiniang: "Mrs. Lin, please rest assured that Lin Xiaozhu is now His Royal Highness's favorite person. This time, Lin Xiaozhu is very happy to know that he has a little nephew. I carefully selected gifts and wrote After I got the letter from home, His Royal Highness ordered it to be delivered in time for the full moon, and I dare not stop on the way, it’s a journey day and night.” Hu Si took out the gift selected by Lin Jiabao and the letter from home and handed it to Lin Jiabao. Mr. Lin.

"Lord Hu has worked hard all the way, please take a seat. Magistrate Du also invites you to sit up." Lin Jiawen exchanged greetings with Master Hu, and invited him and Magistrate Du to sit at the main table.

The auspicious time has come, and Bo Geer's three baptisms have begun.Today's admission grandma is very happy, there are just a few light silver pears in the pot...

The midwife grandma picked up the mallet and stirred it into the basin, saying: "Stir it once, stir it twice and stir it three times, the elder brother leads the younger brother to run away. Seventy children, eighty children, crooked children, naughty children, and Xilihulu all come. Lah!" Then began to bathe Bo Ge'er.When Bo Geer catches a cold and cries, not only is it not taboo, but it is considered auspicious, so it is called "sounding basin".While washing, the grandma who was born was chanting congratulations, "Wash your hair first, and become a prince; wash your waist afterward, and one generation will be higher than one generation; wash your eggs, and become a county magistrate; wash your ditch, and become a magistrate of the state."Then, light it with a moxa leaf ball, put it on Boge's forehead with a piece of ginger as a support, and burn it symbolically.Comb Bo Geer's hair and dress up again, saying "Three combs, two combs, wear a red top when you grow up; draw eyebrows on the left, and temples on the right, find a daughter-in-law for the fourth village; brush your teeth, rinse your mouth, follow People talk so they don’t lose their ugliness." Then they rolled the egg on the baby’s face, saying, "Roll the egg on the face, the face is like egg skin, the willow red is like white, you are really a lover." After washing, tie up the baby and use a Lightly hit the body with a green onion three times, saying: "One dozen is smart, and two dozen are clever." Then he asked someone to throw the onion on the roof.Pick up the weight and make a few gestures, saying: "Although the weight is small, it weighs a thousand catties. Pick up the lock and make three gestures: "I have grown up, my head is tight, my feet are tight, and my hands are tight." Then put Bogeer on the tea tray and use Lin's Put the gold and silver locks prepared in advance on the baby, and say: "Tuck the gold on the left, and the silver on the right, if you can't spend it, reward the servants." Finally, take a picture of the baby's buttocks with a small mirror and say: "Use the treasure Mirror, according to the buttocks, shit during the day and clean under the sun." After three washings like this, it is considered complete.

Bo Ge'er is a lovable child, Wu raised it well during the confinement period, with sufficient milk, Bo Ge'er was raised white and fat.The whole body is chubby, bigger than when he was born.Except for Xisanyi who started crying for a while, and gradually stopped crying. She opened her round eyes and looked around curiously. Mrs. Wu held her son in her arms, still not shocked by the news just now. , it seems that the life of the Lin family is not destined to be peaceful in the future.

In the evening, the members of the Lin family sent Master Hu and Du Zhixian away. When Hu Sizhan left, he mentioned that he would come back in three days and asked the Lin family to write a letter so that he could take it back with him on business.After that, Lin Dazhuang and the others persuaded them to go back to the villagers who were still flattering and complimenting them at the Lin family.

Lin Dazhuang and Lin Jiawen told everyone what happened when they went to Beijing.Unexpectedly, Jiabao would have such an accident in the palace, and the Lin family did not expect it.

After reading Lin Jiabao's family letter, Lin Jiabao talked about his life in the palace and how His Highness the Crown Prince treated him well.Everyone felt relieved after reading it.

"I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will always treat our Jiabao well..." Zhang Huiniang said.

Everyone in the Lin family nodded in unison.The Lin family showed the number of gifts counted today to Lin Jiawen, "Brother, what should we do with these congratulatory gifts? The gift money is more than 2000 taels of silver!" Tonight there was an endless stream of carriages delivering full moon gifts, so Lin Jiawen took a look. All the famous families in Xuzhou City sent congratulatory gifts.

In the next few days, as Wu Qiaolan thought, the Lin family could no longer be peaceful.Every day, people I don't know come to visit and give gifts.The members of the Lin family also sent several groups of people, who kept asking them how they were, and deliberately please them.