Chapter Twenty-Three: The Discussion of the Concubines
In Gofuku-in, the early morning sun shines on the glazed tiles, and the tiles seem to be plated with a layer of gold, reflecting dazzling brilliance. The banyan tree in the courtyard, the green and blue leaves are still stained with the morning dew, the morning breeze blows lightly, and the dew rolls with the swaying arc of the leaves.
Yesterday, there was a letter that Yu's came out of the Buddhist hall, and today's Bofu rooms have resumed their usual morning and dusk provinces, and they came to Yu's place early.
At this time, the main house is a lively scene.
The big and small masters of the Bofu all talked to Yu Shi with funny words, and the smile on the corner of Yu's lips never fell in the morning.
Le Xi took advantage of Yu's good mood, and also presented the yarn that was hurriedly made last night, with a playful appearance on his face.
"Grandmother, Xi'er is stupid, the craftsmanship is not skillful, you old man must not be disgusted."
Mother Qi took the three strings in Le Xi's hand with a very good eye and handed them to Yu's eyes.
Yu Shi looked at the calm color selection and the handiwork was very delicate, and then looked up to see Le Xi's expression of waiting for praise, and the smile in his eyes deepened a little.
Beckoned her to come.
"It's good for me to look at it, and the girl's family should be calm and have the demeanor of everyone. It can be seen that your mother has worked hard these days, and finally ignited your stubborn stone. Holding Le Xi's hand lightly, Yu's tone was full of relief.
Le Xi is the daughter of the uncle, and she is the benchmark for other girls in the uncle's house, and her change, the Yu family is happy to see it.
And Yu's intimacy with Le Xi, which has not been seen for a long time, makes everyone in the room have different thoughts. Le Yan, who was standing behind Yu Shi and helping to beat her shoulders, had emotions surging in her half-drooping eyes, which affected the flow of light in her eyes.
"In the past, Xi'er was ignorant, and she always made her grandmother sad and her father and mother annoyed." Le Xi smiled, lowered his head slightly and bit his lip, and his whole little face was full of guilt. The voice was also a few degrees lower.
Looking at Lexi who was reflecting on herself, Yu's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and he patted her hand and pulled her to sit down. The tone is kind. "Grandmother's heart is the same for everyone. In the past, I was strict with you, but it was also for your own good, so don't be annoyed. As long as you are all well-behaved and sensible, I will hurt to the bone. ”
Hearing this, Le Xi hurriedly said that he had annoyed his grandmother, because he was ignorant. Then there were witty words and funny words, which made Yu laugh again.
But only Le Xi knew that at this time she was cold in her heart.
Yu's last sentence is a warning to her, and in disguise she says that her favor is based on good or bad performance. If she makes another mistake, there will be no good fruit to eat.
Le Xi understood, and everyone in the room also understood, and their mood changed again. The unknown emotion in Le Yan's eyes turned into deep sarcasm, and the smile on her lips deepened.
Then, Yu talked about the Jizo King's Day on July 30, and said that he would go to the Jizo Hall of Hongfa Temple in Beijing to worship, and also pray for the blessing of the Bofu that has been going badly recently.
When Le Shaoyuan heard this, he agreed again and again that the arrangements would be made. The matter of the trip was settled.
Just when everyone dispersed, Yu called Le Shaoyuan and Li Shi, and the two had to sit down again. Le Xi looked back and followed the footsteps of the others out of Wufuyuan.
"I don't know what's going on with my mother..."After everyone left, Le Shaoyuan asked with doubts.
Yu Shi glanced at Qi's mother, and Qi's mother sent a group of maids down, and she also retreated and lowered the bamboo curtain at the door.
At this time, Yu Shi said slowly. "It's been discussed before. Yan'er fourteen, it's time to say kiss. ”
Le Shaoyuan and Li are latecomers, and when they heard this, they could only cooperate and say yes.
"Yan'er is your eldest daughter, although she is a concubine, she was born without an aunt, and she has been teaching and growing up under the knees of the Li family. Bofu doesn't seem to be the same as before, and now Yan'er wants to say that she is close, and her identity is the most embarrassing there. The high ones can't climb up, and the low ones don't want to marry her. I seriously thought about it for a few days, and I was afraid that it couldn't be delayed any longer. ”
As soon as Li's words came out, Le Shaoyuan and his wife were immediately shocked.
This Le Yan actually wants to change from a concubine?!
Le Shaoyuan suppressed the surging emotions with a hesitant look on his face. "Mother, you should be more cautious about this."
The son's expression of obviously having other considerations fell into his eyes, and Yu raised his eyebrows. This means that Li Shi proposed earlier, Le Shaoyuan said on the spot that everything is up to his own opinions, why is there a sign that he is going to change his hexagram today.
"You might as well say anything about it." Yu Shi suppressed the gentleness in his eyes, and his upturned face did not show displeasure, but it was also very serious.
Le Shaoyuan thought for a moment, and said with a smile after weighing. "As my mother said, Bofu is no longer what it used to be, and at this juncture, I will turn Yan'er to my grandson and then say goodbye. We know that we don't want to wronged her, but if we don't know from the outside, we will definitely know that Dao Bofu is doing this deliberately in order to climb high. At that time, I'm afraid it's even more difficult to talk about kissing. After all, Yan'er is a concubine, and everyone in the capital knows about it. After the Li family's name, the impression of others may not change. ”
"On the contrary, it seems that Bofu is too snobbish, and my colleagues in the DPRK and China are afraid that they will also have opinions about me."
The last sentence, Le Shaoyuan said in an extremely cautious tone.
Yu Shi's eyebrows jumped when he heard this, and his face changed.
Why didn't she think about it at this level!
The family affairs of the aunt in the house are important, the reputation of the Bofu is also important, and the future of the son cannot be even worse! Which is more important than this, Yu's heart is very clear.
"Yan'er is also my daughter, and I will definitely consider her family affairs. Even if it is the identity of the concubine, she will definitely not be wronged. Seeing that Yu's expression was loose, Le Shaoyuan made persistent efforts, and it was a weighty word.
At this point, Yu's thoughts were suddenly hidden, and if the concubine did not marry well, it would also hinder the reputation of the Li family. The son, who has not had a concubine since the death of Le Yan's aunt, has not taken a concubine, and he values the Li family so much, and the Li family should also know the importance.
"Let's put this matter aside for now, and don't mention it. It's just that it's time to look for a kiss. Yu Shi rubbed his eyebrows and ordered: "Li, on the 30th day of July, there will be no shortage of ladies and sons from all the mansions in Beijing to incense, you remember to let Yan'er pick up her spirits." ”
At this point, the Li family also understands that this July 30, the Yu family has made two plans. This little dress is really not a problem compared to Le Yan remembering the things under her name, and she is also happy to meet Yu's thoughts. immediately responded with a smile, which will definitely make Le Yan bright and moving, and she will be beautiful and beautiful.
After getting the permission, Yu Shi didn't have the intention of leaving the two of them anymore, and waved his hand to let the two leave.
On the way back to Ronghui Hospital, Le Shaoyuan and his wife were silent all the way.