The Palm Jade of the Red Chamber

On the Hundred Flowers Festival on February 14th, Daiyu ushered in her [-]th birthday. This was an ordinary birthday. Daiyu felt that she did not invite anyone. In previous years, she was just with her family. Over time, the palace still rewarded a lot of things, and Daiyu's small warehouse added a lot of treasures.

In the Palace of Compassion and Ning, Xiao Zhuang closed his eyes and meditated, while Lagu Su Ma waited on him.

"Today is Yu'er's 14th birthday." Xiao Zhuang opened his eyes and said.

"Yeah, it's been seven years now, and Yu'er will be old next year." Aunt Su Ma sighed, watching Daiyu grow from a seven-year-old baby to the current slim figure.

"It's fourteen. Aijia entered the palace at the age of 13. At this moment, he is already an old man." The passage of time has turned many people into memories. When people get old, they can't help but recall That past, even if some of it has become blurred, even those loves and hates in the past, when I think about it now, I can't help but want to laugh.

"Looking at these little girls now, Aijia can see our time in a daze. They are much happier now than we were at that time." At that time, there were many battles, and their men were all on the battlefield, and they had to worry about this worry every day. That, those who want to compete for favor, it doesn't look like they only need to compete for favor now.

"My lady said that the little girls now are happier than we were then." Aunt Su Ma also sighed, and recalled the past with Xiao Zhuang. In those days, their lives were busy, but to be honest, it was different taste.

Recalling the past, from the sadness at the beginning to the jokes now, people's life is always changing. Xiao Zhuang felt that his life was a success, but it was also a failure. Now that I think about it, I don't know her life. How right , there are still many mistakes, anyway, everything will be evaluated by future generations.

The most important thing now is her grandson!

Thinking of Kangxi's thin heirs, Xiaozhuang couldn't help but want to sigh. There are too many women in the harem, but none of them are very competitive. That concubine Tong is deeply favored by Kangxi. She lived in her dormitory, and she has been in the palace for some years, but it is a pity that she has not been able to conceive a child until now, and she can't conceive a child by herself, and she still dominates the emperor. Every time Xiaozhuang sees Concubine Tong, he can't help it Thinking of Dong E's family, I feel more and more unhappy.

"Yu'er's age has also come, it's time to enter the palace." Xiao Zhuang said casually while playing with his nail set.

"Ma'am, is it too early?" Aunt Su Ma asked hesitantly.

"Is it early?" Xiao Zhuang smiled, "Aijia thinks this age is just right, Su Ma, Aijia is old, and there are not many days to see Gu Xuanye. Yu'er is Aijia's favorite girl. Here, take care of her, and when she gives birth to a child, the Ai family can bring her a child or something." Xiaozhuang thought happily, and Daiyu looked delicate, but the two nuns said, Daiyu's body is very healthy, and there is no problem at all in pregnancy and childbirth.

That girl Daiyu is so beautiful, the child she will give birth to must be beautiful too, Xiaozhuang thought cheerfully.

"Your Majesty said that the emperor would be happy if she wanted to come." Aunt Su Ma also felt that Xiao Zhuang's idea was good. Anyway, it was only a year. Daiyu attaches great importance to it, and it is also hoped that Daiyu will enter the palace early.

"Su Ma, go and see what Xuan Ye is doing now. If there is nothing wrong, let him come over. I want to discuss with him about Yu'er's entry into the palace."

"Yes, ma'am." Aunt Su Ma went to look for Kangxi with a smile.

Daiyu in the Lin Mansion would not have thought that her fate would be arranged like this. She was cooking in the kitchen herself. Daiyu's cooking skills were not bad because she often made medicinal meals, but it was a pity that she was too busy at ordinary times. In addition, Lin Hai loves her daughter, and Daiyu seldom cooks, and cooks soup most of the time. Today, taking advantage of her birthday and being free, Daiyu thinks about cooking a table of meals.

Simple home-cooked dishes, paired with a pot of peach blossom wine brewed last year, the taste is sweet and smooth, and it is most suitable for girls or children to drink.

Tianyou took Lin Mo around outside. He didn't know what to buy for his sister's birthday gift, so he could only take Lin Mo's family for a stroll, wanting to find something interesting. When passing by Xinyue Building, Tianyou looked up, just in time to see Lin Zhou poking his head out of the window on the second floor.

"God bless, come up."

Lin Heng took Lin Zhou out of the Lin Mansion a year ago, and settled down next door to the Lin Mansion. Lin Zhou is getting older, and he doesn't want to get fame, start a small business, travel in the mountains and rivers, and do business. These poems and songs are unrestrained, which is enviable.

"Brother Lin, when did you return to the capital?" Tianyou happily appeared in front of Lin Zhou, sat beside him, and said, "A few days ago, my husband said you were in Mongolia."

"I also just arrived in the capital yesterday. I wanted to visit my husband today, but I didn't expect to run into you here first." Lin Zhou asked with a smile, "What are you and Lin Mo wandering on the street? Are you looking for something? ?"

Tianyou made a bitter face: "Sister's birthday is today, but I have been looking for strange things to give to my sister as a gift since seven days ago, but unfortunately I have never been satisfied." Originally, he could have given some jade pendants or something, But the two in the palace are too annoying qaq They have rewarded a lot, and my sister can't use it up, so it's a waste if he gives it away.

"Your sister's birthday is here, just in time. I found a lot of things in Mongolia. You can choose one for your sister later." Lin Zhou took a small box from the attendant's hand and opened it. , there are some strange things in it.

Tianyou looked curiously. There were several exquisite scimitars in the box. Tianyou picked up one of the scimitars, which was only as big as a hand. The small and exquisite scimitar seemed to be worn by a girl. Tianyou looked at the red gravel very rare, held the machete and asked, "Brother Lin, how much money is this machete?" Fearing that Lin Zhou would not accept his money, Tianyou continued, "This is for my sister. Yes, if you directly take Brother Lin's, it won't be able to show my sincerity as a younger brother."

"As far as you are serious, I don't know how much this knife is. If you feel embarrassed, you can exchange it with the "Mengzhao Post" in your study!" Lin Zhou said casually.

"When I go back, I'll have someone bring it to my brother." Tianyou agreed without thinking about it. After finding his sister's gift, he felt a lot more relaxed, and started chatting with Lin Zhou.

Lin Zhou has traveled many places over the years. His voice is warm and smooth, just like his father's, but because he is in a period of voice change, it is a bit hoarse, and his tone of speech is neither slow nor fast. Listening to him tell stories is a very enjoyable thing As for the matter, Tianyou likes to listen to Lin Zhou's stories very much.

Lin Zhou was also willing to tell Tianyou some interesting stories on the road. He knew that Tianyou would tell Daiyu every detail of what he said, and he knew that she liked to hear it.

Tianyou listened to Lin Zhou tell the story of Shichen in the restaurant, and then got up and went home. Before leaving, Lin Zhou took out a small brocade box and handed it to Tianyou, saying: "In the past, I sent sister Lin I didn’t prepare some books this year, but I made them myself before, and they can just be given to Sister Lin, they are not expensive things, they are just interesting.”

"My sister will definitely like it." Tianyou took the box and said with a smile. The box in his hand was not heavy, but he was curious about what Lin Zhou would give his sister this year.

What did you send?

It was a hairpin carved from jadeite, simple and without extra ornaments. Daiyu held it in her hand and looked at it for a while, then put it back into the box, and handed it to Bai Ling: "Put it away."

"Yes, girl." Bai Ling looked at the box regretfully, then turned around and put it away. After all, the girl can't wear this gift, so it's better to put it away and put it on the shelf, lest the girl look at it and add trouble.

Daiyu really liked the scimitar that Tianyou gave her, and she played with it for a long time. She also made an extra table today, and asked someone to send it to her husband. Now that she is grown up, it's a shame that she can't celebrate her birthday together like she did when she was a child. Pity.

In the evening, the family of three had dinner together. The two father and son had bulging stomachs. After dinner, the three of them took a walk in the courtyard to digest food. Lin Hai casually inspected Tianyou's homework. Tianyou shook his head and was full of confidence in Lin Hai's question. .

Daiyu watched and listened with a smile on the side, the small days of a family of three are always so warm. Over the years, Lin Hai and Tianyou's bodies have been getting healthier and healthier under Daiyu's care, and Lin Hai is even more open-minded. Fat, in recent years she has become a little fatter. The old people in the Lin Mansion said that it is not an easy task to make the master fat. This makes Daiyu feel very fulfilled, and feels that the medicinal diet and medical skills she has learned are not enough. Learned for nothing.

"Yu'er, you have worked hard these years." After inspecting Tianyou, Lin Hai looked at his daughter, touched her head, and expressed emotion.

"Whatever daddy said, these are what a daughter should do." Daiyu's eyes were inexplicably red, especially when she saw Lin Hai's white silk hidden in her black hair, after all, time is not forgiving.

Lin Hai looked at his two children with a smile, and stroked his beard in relief, "It is enough to have children in life."

"When I grow up, Daddy will be able to enjoy the blessings." Tianyou looked up at Lin Hai with his small head up, and said solemnly, "I will take good care of Daddy and sister."

"Tianyou must work hard to grow up~" Lin Hai smiled and touched his son's head, looking at his son's young adult appearance, he couldn't help but be very happy.

"Well, I'm working hard." Tianyou nodded seriously.

Daiyu also looked at her brother amusedly, a little sadness dissipated because of Tianyou's words, and teased Tianyou with Lin Hai.

The years are quiet, but Daiyu hopes that time can stop at this beautiful moment.