Chapter 44: Birthday Gifts

“…… The sixth brother's house was personally chosen by his father, so you can rest assured that there will be no mistakes. Second Master Lu seemed to be still reminiscing about the prosperity of Kyoto, squinting his eyes and smiling: "At the feet of the Son of Heaven, the scenery is indeed different. ”

Mrs. Lu said: "Then you can give me a good progress, and when I am a person in the future, I can also give your children a good future." ”

Speaking of children, Second Master Lu remembered Lu Shufang, he glanced at Aunt An, and asked, "Where are the seven girls?" Why don't you see the seven girls? The old lady came back, and I didn't see her come to say goodbye, how did you teach her? ”

Lu Shuyi quietly looked at the expression on Aunt An's face, and saw that her face was flushed, and she looked at Second Master Lu with a pair of beautiful eyes, her lips were closed, as if she had unspeakable distress.

"I've grounded her, and she's not allowed to come out for seven days." Old Lady Lu's voice was calm, and there was a little anger hidden on her face, and she said, "She went to make trouble with the six girls in Xifu early in the morning, and she also beat the people around the six girls. Acting like this, where is she still like a young lady of a big family? Even a girl from a poor family may not have something like her. If you don't discipline well, will you still have it in the future? ”

At the end, he added a heavy sentence: "You are not allowed to intercede." ”

Second Master Lu coughed lightly, did not plead, only said: "In this way, it really should be grounded." ”

Aunt An's hand holding the handkerchief couldn't help but tighten, but she didn't say a word.

Old lady Lu put down the tea cup in her hand, and said, "At the beginning of next month, there must be a congratulatory gift for Mrs. Beihou's birthday?" ”

Mrs. Lu hurriedly changed a smile on her face and replied, "I asked the eldest daughter-in-law to prepare." ”

"The daughter-in-law is preparing, but the Dingbei Hou family is different from others, and there must always be rare things to be able to get hold of." He said with a smile: "My daughter-in-law has already gone to the treasury to take a look, and found a set of tea sets with ten brocades from the old kiln, a white jade fan, and a set of jewelry with jasper engraved longevity characters......"

In his previous life, Mrs. Lu sent a rare Suihou pearl, and Mrs. Lu thought that she could get the blue eyes of Dingbei Hou with this pearl, but Dingbei Hou only accepted gifts, and was still mediocre to the Lu family.

Later, when Lu Shuyi met Mr. Bai, she asked Mr. Bai why Mrs. Lu gave Suihou Zhu back then, but she couldn't get the blue eyes of Dingbei Hou.

At that time, Mr. Bai told her about the origin of Suihou Zhu, and he said: "This Suihou Zhu should belong to the royal emperor, your grandfather blatantly sent this thing to Dingbei Hou, how can Dingbei Hou not care?" If it is spread out, can the emperor not be suspicious? ”

Lu Shuyi doesn't know if her grandfather will still send Hou Zhu to give Beihou in this life, if she really wants to send it, how can she persuade her grandfather?

She squeezed her fists, and the old lady Lu had already mentioned Suihou Zhu: "This Suihou Zhu is hard to find, if not...... Send it to you! ”

Sure enough, I still have to send it.

This bead is really not a good thing, so I still have to persuade my grandfather.

But how to persuade it? She is only twelve years old, and she is a girl who does not leave the door, how can her grandfather listen to the words of a yellow-haired girl?

Lu Shuyi made a difficulty, and she had a headache for a while.

"Father, this is your most precious collection!" Second Master Lu looked incredulous, and hesitated: "Are you really willing?" ”

Old Lady Lu glared at Second Master Lu: "It's a shame that you are already a father of five children, and your vision is still so short-sighted." When you go out in the future, don't say that you are already a husband and a father, and it will be a shame to say it. ”

The second master Lu was reprimanded by splitting his head and covering his face, and shrunk his neck in embarrassment.

Old lady Lu said: "It's just a bead." If we can get the blue eyes of Dingbei Hou in the future, the benefits will be more than a bead. ”

"Yes, that's what my father said." Second Master Lu looked stunned, took the tea cup on the table and drank tea with his head sullen.

"Then it's decided." Old lady Lu said decisively: "For the rest, the eldest daughter-in-law, you can take care of it, but don't go out of business." ”

"My daughter-in-law knows." He Shi replied respectfully.

How do you remind you?

Lu Shuyi was still hesitating.

Old Lady Lu closed her eyes and leaned back on the Taishi chair: "I'm also tired along the way, you all go back!" ”

Everyone answered yes, and Fang got up and left.

Mrs. Lu called the second master Lu again: "Come to my house for dinner." ”

Second Master Lu was stunned for a moment, and glanced at Mrs. Lu: "Is there something wrong with my mother?" ”

"It's okay, I just want to talk to you." Mrs. Lu's expression was indifferent, and she waved her hand and said, "Go quickly!" ”

The second master Lu who came out of Fushouju was immediately refreshed, shook off Fang Cai's restraint, and even walked a little faster.

The Confucian robe on his body exuded the fragrance of soaphorn, and the fragrance melted in the sun, making Lu Shuyi can't help but feel nostalgic.

He pulled Lu Shujing with one hand, looking like a loving father, and asked with a smile: "Jing'er, have you missed your father this month?" ”

"No......" Lu Shujing raised her head and giggled, while whispering: "I want the gift that my father brought me!" I don't want my dad without a gift. ”

Second Master Lu raised his head and smiled heartily, stretched out his hand and pinched Lu Shujing's small nose: "You! Rest assured, gifts are indispensable. He turned back to the little servant behind him and said, "Qingyuan, move all the things in the carriage to the Champs-Mansion." ”

Aunt An opened her mouth and followed: "The master is going to see his wife?" ”

"Well, Lianxue is sick, I'll go take a look first." Second Master Lu's eyes flashed from Aunt An's face, and he didn't stay long.

Although Aunt An was dressed up bright and moving today, she must have been carefully dressed, but Second Master Lu still just glanced at it.

Lu Shuyi actually hasn't been able to understand her father, does he have affection for Aunt An? If there is no love, why did she give birth to two children? But if he is affectionate, he doesn't see how special he treats Aunt An on weekdays......

But for his mother, he was always full of guilt. In his previous life, he only came back from Kyoto after his mother went, and he never even saw the last face, and this guilt has been with him for many years.

In this life, my mother is fine, I hope my father can cherish the fate of husband and wife with my mother......

"You're a lot quieter when you come back this time." Second Master Lu looked at Lu Shuyi, raised his hand and touched her hair: "Are you worried about your mother's illness?" ”

Lu Shuyi was about to speak, Aunt An pursed her lips and said softly: "The master has just come back, this way is dusty, it is better to let the concubine wait for you to change your clothes before going to see your wife!" ”

Her face was full of anticipation, and there was a shyness in her eyes that couldn't be hidden.

Lu Shuyi turned her head and glanced at Aunt An quietly, no matter in her past life or present life, Aunt An's love for her father is true.

Second Master Lu is a gentleman, no matter who he is talking to, he will never be too harsh. Aunt An has been with him for many years, and he has never treated Aunt An badly, as long as he can satisfy him, he will try his best to meet it.

With such a man and a moon, how could a woman not be tempted......

Lu Shujing pouted in displeasure and muttered in a low voice, "Mother heard that you are back, she must be waiting for you......"

Lu Shuyi smiled and said, "Auntie is thoughtful, why don't you go and change your clothes?" ”

Lu Shu's calm mouth can be stuffed with an egg, and his father just came, how could he let him go to Aunt An's? My sister is really confused.

But Lu Shuyi knew his father, he actually had an idea in his heart, and he definitely wouldn't go to Aunt An's at this moment. When I say this myself, it's just for show.

Sure enough, Second Master Lu raised his hand and stroked the Confucian robe on his body, and continued to walk forward: "No need, wait until you see Lianxue." ”

A hint of embarrassment flashed on Aunt An's face, but she was the one who could calm down after all, and she still had a smile on her face, and quickly followed: "The concubine will accompany you." ”

This time, Second Master Lu didn't speak again, only talked and laughed with Lu Shuyi and Lu Shujing and went to the Champs.

Wu had already received the news, and was sitting on the couch neatly dressed at the moment.

"My wife looks so good in this dress." Mama Zhao took a plain silver hollow rake mirror for Wu to look at.

Wu's eyes were bright, mixed with a little shy, and he raised his hand to stroke the freshly applied rouge on his cheek and said, "Won't it be too red?" And this drop earrings, will they be too young? Do you want to change another one? Change that pair of clove earrings. ”

Mama Zhao couldn't help but purse her lips and smile: "How come!" Don't worry, Mrs., it's good-looking. ”

While talking, I heard the voices of Second Master Lu and Lu Shujing talking and laughing.

Mama Zhao hurriedly put away the rake mirror and sat down with the Wu family.

After the second master Lu entered, the Wu family was busy struggling to get off the kang, and the second master Lu frowned: "What are you doing here?" Do you want to treat me like an outsider? ”

Wu's face flushed, and he didn't dare to look at Second Master Lu's eyes: "I wanted to get up and pour you tea." ”

Lu Shujing chuckled: "Daddy, mother is afraid that you won't be used to drinking tea made by others." With such kindness, Daddy should be happy. ”

The maid in the house couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, Wu's face was even redder, like a ripe persimmon, shining with happiness: "You kid, don't talk nonsense." ”

"I'm not talking nonsense." Lu Shujing pursed her lips, took Lu Er's hand, and said softly: "Daddy, am I right?" Do you love your mother's tea? ”

"You kid, you really can't hide your words...... Wu Shi was anxious, and hurriedly said: "Yi'er, plug your sister's mouth for me." ”

Lu Shuyi covered her mouth and smiled: "I can't block it, if I want to block her mouth, I have to block the snacks brought by my father." ”

There was another burst of laughter.

The atmosphere in the house was very good, but Aunt An felt very uncomfortable. In her previous life, Lu Shuyi had always refused to be close to her mother, and naturally there was no her in such a scene.

But now she thinks it's funny, the more their mother and daughter are united, the more boring Aunt An will become......

Second Master Lu smiled heartily and sat on the big kang near the window.

Mama Zhao personally brought the tea cup over, and put a few refreshments on the kang table.

Aunt An sent someone to twist a handkerchief and personally served the second master Lu to wipe his face and clean his hands.

Lu Shujing took advantage of no one's attention, grabbed Lu Shuyi's arm, glared at her and asked her, "Are you confused?" How can Fang Cai help Aunt An speak? ”

Lu Shuyi smiled bitterly, and could only say in a low voice: "Isn't Daddy here?" What's the hurry? ”

"It's been a hard journey, hasn't it?" Wu watched Second Master Lu drink tea with a satisfied smile on his face.

Second Master Lu took a sip of fragrant tea and said, "I don't feel hard." He instructed, "Bring in the two batches of peony-red satin I brought with me from Kyoto, and a set of plum blossom teacups painted with red lacquer and gold." ”

After the others brought it in, he said, "This is what I brought to you from Kyoto, you like to drink tea, this tea cup is elegant, and it is very suitable for your house." ”

In her previous life, her mother was not blessed to see her father's gift.

Wu's face lit up, and he immediately said, "There is everything at home......

Second Master Lu just smiled, looked at Lu Shujing and said, "Send those three boxes of snacks to Miss Eight's house." ”

When Lu Shujing heard that she had a snack, her eyes lit up, and she said happily: "Thank you, Daddy." ”

Wu said: "You spoil her too much." Facing Lu Shujing, he said, "Go back and give the dim sum to the sisters in the house, but don't eat alone, you know?" ”

Lu Shujing stuck out her tongue: "I know, you can rest assured!" ”

"Doesn't Yi'er love jewelry? This time, I brought you the most fashionable jewelry from the little girls in Kyoto, and I will let them send it to you. After a pause, he glanced at Aunt An again: "The one for Fang'er is the same as for Yi'er." It's a satin for you, too, and you'll have someone take it back later! ”

Aunt An's face suddenly had a happy look, and she smiled gently: "Thank you, master." ”

Wu's eyes were dim for a moment, if it was in the past, she would never care about this, but now it is different. Things have changed, and her attitude towards Aunt An has changed, so naturally she can't see this.

Seeing her mother's gloomy expression, Lu Shuyi stood beside her father with a smile, and said curiously: "Daddy, I heard that Kyoto is very prosperous, why don't you tell us about it?" Let us also learn for a long time. ”

Lu Shujing was also interested when she heard this, so she let Narcissus sit in front of Lu Er with a small pestle, and asked, "Are those ladies in Kyoto also dressed up like us?" What do they usually play? Will you go to the temple fair......"

A long list of questions asked Second Master Lu to hold his forehead, but he still answered patiently.

Lu Shuyi quietly glanced at the Wu family, even if her father stayed by her mother's side for a second at this moment, it would be a great comfort to her mother......

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