[The Legend of Zhen Huan] Rebirth of An Lingrong

An ancient poem goes: "The sound of firecrackers kills the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth like Tusu. Thousands of families always exchange new peaches for old talismans."

Busy days always go by very fast, and New Year's Eve comes in a blink of an eye. Every household has posted festive Spring Festival couplets, and many people have hung red lanterns in front of their doors. The New Year is full of flavor.

Early in the morning, Ling Rong was awakened by the sparse sound of firecrackers.Qingyu, who was waiting on the side, brought warm water and a handkerchief, and waited on Lingrong to wash.

"Miss, today is New Year's Eve. The old lady, madam, and eldest son have all sent new clothes. I don't know which one the lady will wear?" As soon as Lingrong finished washing, Baozhu, Baoshu, and Liuli brought one each. Here comes the trays, each with a new outfit and matching accessories.

Only then did Ling Rong wake up completely. She was too busy these days, so she didn't feel like celebrating the new year.Now seeing that the girls are all wearing brand-new clothes, wearing festive red headbands, and one of the pretty girls has a pink camellia in their hair, this is the only way to clearly feel the flavor of the new year.

Ling Rong stepped forward and carefully looked at those sets of clothes.The one on the far left is a festive red flag dress embroidered with a peony pattern, with fluffy white rabbit fur rolled around the neckline and cuffs, narrow sleeves, long skirt, and pipa buttons, in a regular style; Paired with a head made of red gold, it is more than solemn, but not spiritual, and it is obvious at a glance that it was prepared by An's mother; the middle set is a two-piece top and bottom, with pink and white silver patterns embroidered with a butterfly pattern. The waist is tight, the sleeves are made wider than usual, and underneath is a long skirt embroidered with pink magnolia.Paired with a pair of multicolored pearl face masks, it is fresh and refined, and it is Fang's favorite at a glance.

The one on the far right is a sky-blue skirt embroidered with cats and butterflies, covered with a sky-blue plain gauze gown with white borders.It is paired with a pair of small and exquisite jade hairpin flowers, which is playful and lovely.

"Just this set." Ling Rong thought for a while, and chose the set of clothes sent by An's mother.

According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, in order to distinguish the difference between the concubine and the concubine, the concubine's house is not allowed to wear Zhenghong, from the court to the folks. Zhenghong is an exclusive right as a descendant.Even though the Qing Dynasty was more tolerant to women who were not out of the cabinet, and the restrictions were not very strict, generally speaking, children of concubines cannot wear red.

However, it is not without exception.When you are not favored, no matter if you are a daughter-in-law, no one will care about you!But now, she is a decent daughter-in-law, no one can pass her by, she is naturally qualified to wear this red.

Qingyu and Liuli helped Linglong get dressed, while Baozhu and Baoshu put away the other two sets of clothes.

The clothes fit well, although it was a more traditional style, but the material was superior, and the workmanship was also exquisite, and it was very comfortable to wear, making Ling's face even more rosy.

"Miss's skin is really good, rouge and water powder are useless." Qingyu said while combing Ling Rong's hair, her mouth was sweeter than honey.

"Miss, what kind of hair do you want to comb today?" Qingyu asked Lingrong to comb her hair.

"Just something simple." Lingrong is not yet hair-pinned, and his hair is not too long, so he doesn't pay much attention to these things at ordinary times. He usually wears two braids or a simple double bun.

"Today is New Year's Eve, so why not be more grand? You must use some of the face that the old lady sent you?" Qingyu suggested.

"Okay, it's up to you today." Ling Rong nodded in agreement helplessly.

"Okay! This servant promises to dress up the young lady beautifully! Comparing everyone in the mansion!" Qingyu began to brush Ling Rong's hair vigorously.

There is no way, because Ling Rong doesn't like to spend energy on these aspects, which makes Qingyu's excellent skills nowhere to be used. Today, she finally has the opportunity, and she must show her skills!

Qingyu's hands are indeed very skillful, but in two quarters of an hour, she completed a hanging bun.

The hair on the top of the head is divided into two strands, forming double buns, fixed slightly so that it hangs down naturally.A hairpin in the shape of phoenix shovel beads made of red gold is embedded between the two servant girls. The drop-shaped ruby ​​beads just hang on the eyebrows of the mausoleum, adding a touch of beauty to the mausoleum; On the shoulders, it is in the shape of a swallowtail; at the end, a small red gold butterfly fringed comb is adorned on the swallowtail, and the hanging girl is divided into a bun.

"Miss, what do you think? Do you want to add two more hairpins?" Qingyu gestured with two hairpins on Lingrong's head, looking for the most suitable position.

"Very good, that's it." Rejecting Qingyu's kindness, Lingrong picked out a pair of earrings in the style of a magpie's spring with gold inlaid red agate from the jewelry box and put them on, which is considered to be a complete dress.

Putting on a pair of thick-soled embroidered cotton shoes, Ling Rong took a few maids and went to greet An's mother.An's mansion is not big, Lingrong and the others soon arrived at the "Deping Hall" where An's mother was.When Mausoleum arrived, many people had already gathered in "Deping Hall".An Bihuai, Fang's, Webster's, Ling Zhi and a few younger ones had already arrived. Everyone was talking and laughing, having a good time, which made Ling Rong quicken his pace.

As soon as Lingrong stepped into the threshold of "Depingtang", An's mother saw it at a glance, and her smile became brighter.

"It's really a girl's [-]th change. Our family's Rong'er has really come out more and more beautiful." An's mother looked at Ling Rong with satisfaction and smiled kindly.

"My sister is really beautifully dressed today." Ling Zhi said with a smile.

Ling Rong accepted everyone's compliments with a smile, greeted the elders one by one, sent New Year's blessings, and took a seat.The maids served hot tea and snacks, and the family chatted happily.

"Where's Mrs. Bai? What time is it? Why haven't you come yet? It's really rude." Seeing that the sky was already bright, it was almost three o'clock, and it was time for breakfast, Mother An was very displeased.

"The weather is cold, and Brother Linglong is weak, so there is a tendency to sleep a little bit. Aunt Bai is probably taking care of Brother Linglong, so she just needs to find someone to remind her. On such a beautiful day, why should grandma be angry?" Ling Zhi Advised with a smile.

"Mother, I'm hungry, when can I eat?" Ling Jie asked pitifully, tugging at Fang's sleeve.

"I called you to eat in the house but you refused to eat, and now I'm hungry again! Hold on." Fang yelled softly.

"Mother said that grandma has delicious food here." Ling Jie pouted and muttered.

"Let's have the dinner, don't wait." Mother An ordered the servants with a bad face.

"Mother..." An Bihuai opened her mouth to try to persuade her, but she lost her confidence after being cast aside by An's mother.

Ling Rong looked at this scene with cold eyes, even though she had long lost expectations of her as a father, she still felt a little unhappy.Be patient, everything will be discussed after my brother's test in autumn next year.However, it is possible to plan carefully, and it would be good to give Bai Shi a big gift first.

The population of An's family has always been small, and it is better to go to the generation of Lingrong.In recent years, many people have been added to the family one after another. An's mother is very happy. Every festive season, she will hold a family banquet in "Depingtang", where everyone, men, women and children, gather together.Generally, there are only dinners, except for New Year's Eve. The two meals a day on New Year's Eve are family gatherings.

After everyone was seated, Mrs. Bai came belatedly with An Ning, and greeted An's mother enchantingly. The strange thing was that An Linglong did not appear together.

Bai Shi is dressed very delicately today, with plum blossom-shaped gold foil on her eyebrows, delicate makeup, soft winged hair, a long hairpin inlaid with red agate roses in her hair, and long beads hanging down her cheeks, adding to her beauty. A trace of charm.She wore a crimson satin cloak with embroidered begonia patterns on her body, and inside was a banner dress of amaranth red brocade flowers. The waist was slender, very gorgeous and enchanting.

Looking at Bai's outfit, Ling Rong couldn't help squinting his eyes.

Qianhong is crimson red, almost the same color as Zhenghong, but slightly darker, so you can't tell the difference unless you look closely.It seems that Bai's heart is getting bigger and bigger, it's time for her to wake up.

"Peng!" An's mother and Fang's were also full of anger. Fang's had some scruples, but An's mother didn't, and her face immediately pulled down.

"Presumptuous! Things that don't distinguish between high and low, come to An's family for so many years and can't get rid of her nasty attitude! Come here, peel off her body for me, so as not to bring disaster to An's family someday!"

"Old madam! What did this slave girl do wrong to make old madam so angry?" Mrs. Bai knelt down in shock, her pitiful appearance could easily arouse pity from men.

"Mother, what are you doing? Yanran, she..." An Bihuai anxiously stepped forward to support Bai Shi.

"Nizi! According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, concubines are not allowed to wear red! Although our An family is not a wealthy family, we are still a respectable family. You are a rebellious son who spoils his concubine and kills his wife! You will only know your mistake if you cause trouble! I kneel down!" Mother An was furious!

"Mother! This is just Qianhong! It's not Zhenghong." An Bihuai knelt on the ground and defended with her neck stuck.

"Qianhong? What kind of concubine would wear Qianhong? They are all lowly maids who want to replace the royal family! Today this lowly maid dares to wear Qianhong in front of me, and in the future he will dare to ride to the top of a bamboo Go up! Even if I sell this lowly maid today, it is justified!" An's mother was very angry.

"Mother, don't be angry, my husband is different from ordinary affairs, it must not be intentional." Fang hurriedly stroked An's mother's back to comfort her, lowering her eyelids so that people could not see her expression clearly, and looked at the two people in front of her without the slightest spare time .

"Sister Bai, it's your fault. It's fine for a gentleman who is three feet tall to be an uncommon man. But sister, you have been a wife for many years, not to mention a husband and a child, but you should always know a woman's womanhood! Although my younger sister is not from a high family background, she knows the three obediences and the four virtues, and she is also familiar with "The Female Ring." Wei Shi said earnestly to Bai Shi, and then looked at An Bihuai and said: "Master, you are confused! This is also true. It’s just that there are no outsiders in my own mansion, if it spreads out, it will not only damage the reputation of An Manor, but it may also affect the future of the master! What will happen then!”

"I..." Bai was speechless, and firmly held An Bihuai's hand.

"This...how can it be so serious? It's just a piece of clothing." An Bihuai turned pale, and broke away from Bai Shi's hand.

"My lord, you don't know that for allowing my concubine to wear red, in the previous Song and Yuan dynasties, the head of the family would be punished. It is said that he would be sentenced to a year or two in prison! Even now, no one has the right A person of status would do this kind of thing, and if you say it, you will poke people's spines! Master, you are confused!" Webster has always been sharp-tongued, and he has been with An's mother for many years, and he has always had his heart for An's mother. Very well grasped.

"This... the child is stupid, and he almost made a big mistake. I beg the mother to forgive the child, and the child will never dare again." An Bihuai was instantly discouraged and begged.

"Old lady, you see that the master knows his mistakes, so please calm down and forgive the master this time." Wei Shi said.

"Pull Bai Shi out to me, and don't let her out of her yard without my order! Next time, she will be sent directly to the temple!" Mother An ordered, and immediately someone dragged Bai Shi out.

"Son, don't blame Mother for being cruel. Mother is also doing it for your own good. Mother has thought about it. My son is now the county magistrate. Although he has certain real power, he is still suppressed everywhere. Mother promises you, as long as you There are merits and demerits in the past two years, and there is a good reputation. My mother will donate a high-ranking official to you even if she sells everything! At that time, my son will be able to better shade me and settle down, so I don’t have to look at people’s faces So, you must be cautious in your words and deeds, and you must not be tired of your reputation by these unscrupulous things." After Mrs. Bai was taken away, An's mother spoke again.

"I know I was wrong, I will work hard, and I will not disappoint my mother's hard work." An Bihuai cried bitterly as she said.

"Okay, get up quickly, you are such a big person, it's not serious, you don't have to make people laugh." Mother An raised her eyebrows slightly, and Ling Lingyong stepped forward knowingly to help An Bihuai up.

"It's getting late, and everyone is hungry. Come on, everyone, don't starve my grandchildren." An's mother touched the heads of several children and smiled.

"Mother, Ling Long's child hasn't come yet. I wonder if he's not feeling well again. Would you like to send someone to look at it?" Fang looked at An Ning who was still standing there, and said softly.

"Huh? An Ning, what's going on here? Where's your brother? Why didn't he come with you?" Mother An frowned and asked dissatisfied.

"Back to my grandmother, my younger brother had a fever again last night. He burned for a whole night, but now he is still in a coma and can't get up. My younger brother asked me to take him to complain to my grandmother. When he can get up, he will definitely come here in person. Plead guilty to grandma." An Ning knelt on the ground and replied in fear.

"Okay, get up, I didn't blame you, who is going to show you what you are doing!" Mother An frowned displeased.

"You have to remember your identity. There is no lady who will kneel down at every turn! You are going to be the mistress of the house, not a concubine, so don't lose the face of my An family! Learn the rules, and you don't have to come here if you have nothing to do." An's mother reprimanded lightly, and grounded An Ning with one sentence.

"Yes, granddaughter, thank you for your grandmother's teaching." An Ning kowtowed to admit her mistake in a polite manner, then got up and found a side to make way for everyone.

Ling Rong couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and looked at An Ning a few more times.Compared to that woman Bai's stupidity, this An Ning is much smarter.

Today, An Ning simply wore a hanging bun, adorned with tiny flowers inlaid with silver and pink and purple pearls, and wore a festive and out-of-the-ordinary pink butterfly flower flag dress, fresh and natural, very suitable for her age.

Ling Rong didn't speak, just smiled and followed An's mother into the banquet.Without Mrs. Bai, the atmosphere of this family banquet is more warm, and everyone is very happy, including An Ning.An Ning stayed quietly the whole time, with a calm expression, occasionally echoing a few words, but she was very contented.

New Year's Eve is the most leisurely time of the year, everyone gathers together, eats, drinks, and chats, and time flies by.After dinner, An's mother asked everyone to disperse.Keeping the New Year's Eve is still in their respective rooms. Wei Shi took Ling Yan and An's mother to watch the New Year's Eve in the "Deping Hall"; An Ning was no longer young, so they each watched the new year in their own courtyards, but in the end Ling Yong still stayed in Ling Zhi's room.

Ling Rong, who returned to her room, was not in such a leisurely mood to watch the new year. She always felt that something was wrong.

"Bao Zhu, go and find out what An Linglong has been doing these past few days?" Ling Rong ordered while taking off the hairpin.

"Yes!" Baozhu got the order and immediately retreated.

Not long after, Baozhu hurried back, with the chill of deep winter on her body.

"Miss, this servant has inquired. Master Linglong was not sick last night. Although he did have decocted medicine, it was decocted this morning, and..." Bao Zhu lowered her voice and whispered a few words beside Ling Rong.

"Find someone to keep watching. It's best to find someone from his side. You can go to the nanny to pay some money and arrange it." Lingrong ordered, "Yes, I will do it now." Baozhu took the order and left.

Ling Rong combed her hair lightly, smiled lightly, and finally became interested, so that the maids could play and watch the year together.

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We will clean up Bai's group as soon as possible.