The gossamer in the sunny summer day touched the thousands of thoughts of Qi Lan who was fishing in the city at the moment, Qi Lan's thoughts seemed to be floating in the air at the moment, Qi Lan faced the sunset of the Qingxi slope and the floating and golden river, and suddenly inexplicably remembered what happened in the past, and what happened in the past appeared in Qi Lan's mind like a piece of red, and drifted very far away with the summer wind.

In early summer, the low-hanging willows are deep and dark, hiding the banks of the ancient moat.

The ancient moat bank still seemed to be the same as Qi Lan's impression, which instantly made Qi Lan feel emotional, and the memory machine in his mind kept reversing, and finally stopped at Qi Lan's birthday when he was seven years old......

Qi Lan vaguely remembered his birthday when he was seven years old, the colorful flags of the Shouguang Palace's mansion were fluttering, the dancing pavilion with carved beams and paintings was smoky and cold, and the summer breeze was blowing warmly on the artificially connected river bridge.

The summer scenery is so beautiful, but Qi Lan, who has lost his nursing mother, has not stepped out of the room for three months, and everyone seems to have forgotten Qi Lan's existence very tacitly.

However, today is Qi Lan's birthday, and Qi Lan, who is still a child, is still looking forward to someone who can celebrate his birthday.

In anticipation of this, Qi Lan waited from early morning to noon, and at noon, Qi Lan's mother suddenly sent someone to summon Qi Lan, Qi Lan had a little joy in his heart, he turned out his favorite set of clothes like a cabinet, and ran to his mother with great interest.

Qi Lan's mother, Yu, came from an ordinary background, but she was a beauty, as beautiful as her name, Yu Meiren.

Even now, Qi Lan's mother Yu has given birth to three children in succession, but she is still incredibly beautiful.

When Qi Lan walked into Yu's house under the leadership of his subordinates, Yu's beautiful eyes were flowing, looking forward to it affectionately, looking at his younger brother Qi Lin gently and harmoniously.

Qi Lin is young, and from time to time he fights with Yu's family, but Yu's always has a smile on the corner of his mouth, allowing Qi Lin to come.

That kind of warm and happy scene provoked Qi Lan to never forget even though he grew up as an adult in the future.

Yu's mind was all on his little son, and he didn't notice that Qi Lan had already walked in under the leadership of his subordinates.

It wasn't until the servants around the Yu family couldn't stand it anymore and reminded the Yu family that the Yu family realized Qi Lan's arrival.

The moment Yu looked at Qi Lan, he took away his motherly eyes and smile, and replaced them with very decent but detached eyes and a faint smile.

"Lan'er is here, and she won't make a sound when she comes...... I don't know who I learned it from...... That's it...... Sit down......"

As he spoke, Yu Shi casually pointed to a seat and let Qi Lan sit in that place.

"Come on, go get something."

After Yu watched Qi Lan sit down, he continued to tease Qi Lin with a rattle while commanding his subordinates.

The subordinates came out with a set of clothes on a wooden tray in Qi Lan's eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

Qi Lan was suddenly overflowing with joy, and cautiously wanted to reach out and touch the big red clothes, but as if it had been broken, he took his hand back again.

"Today is your uncle's birthday, and your aunt specially organized a birthday party for your uncle, and your aunt and your father are a family, and your father naturally wants to congratulate you......"

"Originally, I wanted your eldest brother to accompany your father to the birthday party...... But it's a pity, it's not a coincidence, today, your eldest brother was temporarily called by his master to practice martial arts, and your mother and I still have to take care of your younger brother at home. ”

"So, you can go to this birthday banquet, this dress was originally prepared for your eldest brother...... But now that you are going, according to your eldest brother's will, this garment will be given to you...... Although you are a few years younger than your eldest brother, there is good food and drink in the house, and the difference in body shape will not be too big......"

"You can take this dress and wear it, you have to thank us parents and brothers for our love for you, I am afraid that you will lose face when you go out, and I have specially prepared a new dress for you...... To be a human being, you must know how to be grateful...... You can't be fooled by those people anymore. ”

When Yu said this, he also deliberately glanced at Qi Lan's reaction, seeing that Qi Lan did not immediately admit his mistake to her, thanking her and his eldest brother for the gift of clothes, and was even more dissatisfied with this son who caused her difficult birth in the first place.

Qi Lan naturally didn't know that his mother was so dissatisfied with him at the moment.

Qi Lan looked at the flowery dress in front of him in a daze for a long time, and then picked up the dress with a complicated mind and carefully looked at the size......

I couldn't help but feel sad in my heart......

His eldest brother is a martial arts person, and his body is stronger and taller than others, and he has been weak since he was a child, so he has not practiced martial arts, plus ...... The people in the house watched the dishes and the recent death of the nursing mother made him even more physically and mentally exhausted......

Therefore...... It was a piece of clothing that was similar to that in the mouth of his mother Yu...... Now...... But it's much worse...... If it was really like this, Qi Lan was put on the body...... It's hard to say...... It's a joke about a kid stealing an older child's clothes......

"Mother...... This dress is a little too big......" Qi Lan finally said cautiously.

When Yu heard this, he gave Qi Lan a very impatient look, and then glanced at the dress casually, and then said:

"That's no way around it...... Mother, how did I know you were going to wear such a small dress...... It's all your fault for being naughty...... The new clothes that the house makes for you every quarter wear out so quickly...... That's how I wore such plain clothes all day long...... No wonder I didn't even have a decent outfit for a visitor......"

Qi Lan pursed his lips, and didn't dare to refute anything, but he still defended himself in his heart: [He is actually not naughty, but he is young, although he is thin, the speed at which he grows his body is very fast, and in addition, when new materials are usually allocated at home, he is always the last to be ranked ...... That's why the clothes are a little cleaner......]

But if Qi Lan doesn't say this, the Yu family will naturally not know, even if Qi Lan and the Yu family say it, the Yu family has thousands of sentences waiting for him...... Just as in the past, Qi Lan took the initiative to complain to the Yu family that his subordinates stole the same medicinal materials for his mosquito repellent...... Ignore it, pass it off, and even let him be frugal......

"Don't stay here, your father will be back in a moment...... Go and put on your clothes, and if your clothes are big, tie them with a belt...... At this time, where can I find you new clothes......"

Saying that, the Yu family asked Qi Lan to change this nondescript dress up, fortunately, there were one or two little girls who were good at embroidery under the Yu family, and they temporarily sewed a few more stitches in a few hidden places, and always changed the clothes to be shorter, and with the help of the clothes belt, it looked the same when worn......

Therefore, when Qi Lan's father waited for Qi Lan who accompanied him to the birthday banquet in front of the mansion, and when he saw the clothes on Qi Lan's body, he only frowned slightly...... didn't say anything, and took Qi Lan to the birthday party......

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(I'm your super cute dividing line~)

The business deed is not a whole birthday this year, coupled with the recent emperor's decree, advocating the style of frugality, therefore, although the business is very prominent, but this year's birthday banquet, there is no big deal, but, by the lord of Nankang County, around the merchant hung colorful silk and colorful lanterns, invited a small troupe, and opened a few jars of wine, set up a few tables of banquets, invited some close people, come to participate in the birthday banquet, eat together.

After Qi Lan's father arrived at the merchant with Qi Lan, he went straight to the main hall under the leadership of the attendants.

In the main hall, the lord of Nankang and the husband and wife of Shang Qi were wearing bright clothes together, standing at the door of the main hall, smiling and receiving all the guests with ease.

The lord of Nankang was very happy when he saw his biological eldest brother coming, and then he personally greeted him, and said with a smile:

"Big brother, you are here, you really told me to wait, I almost thought you weren't coming."

"It's just joking, today, it's your husband, my brother-in-law's birthday, I'm a big brother, so naturally I'm coming."

"It seems that you still have my sister in your heart, big brother, how can you ...... But I brought a generous courtesy~"

"Hahaha~ This is natural, not only did he bring me this gift, but my father also explained it early, and asked me to bring you the gift he had prepared."

"Oh~ Then it seems that the family still loves me very much~ Then quickly sit inside~"

Saying that, the lord of Nankang was about to let his eldest brother go inside, and at this time, the lord of Nankang looked at Qi Lan and suddenly said:

"Hey~ Didn't you tell me before, big brother, that you were going to bring your eldest nephew~ Why, it was suddenly replaced by Lan'er......"

"Oh...... I almost forgot to tell you that your eldest nephew was suddenly arrested by his master today, and he can't come...... And your sister-in-law still has to take care of your little nephew at home, so she can't come, so I discussed with your sister-in-law and brought your second nephew over. ”

The Lord of Nankang suddenly nodded and said:

"I see...... It's a good relationship, and I haven't seen my second nephew for a long time...... It's really good-looking. ”

As he spoke, the county lord of Nankang bent down and touched Qi Lan's somewhat thin face, and then frowned invisibly.

"I haven't seen you for many days, why do my second nephews feel a little thinner......"

"His mother said that the boy had a big temper, and that he had recently lost his temper with his mother because he had beaten him to death...... If we don't want to eat well, what can we do as parents......

The lord of Nankang looked at his very distressed appearance, and then looked at his second nephew's well-behaved and innocent appearance, and then thought of his sister-in-law's temper, and then said:

"What can a child understand...... My nurse was beaten to death by you like this, and if it were me, I would be in a bad mood......"

"But, Lan'er...... A temper tantrum is a temper tantrum, but you can't skip a meal...... If you don't eat, you're losing your own body~ Today~ My aunt will take you to eat a good meal and make up for it~"

After speaking, the lord of Nankang saw Qi Lan nodded obediently, and then he wanted to reach out and pick up Qi Lan and take the child into the banquet together.

But halfway through, he was intercepted by the business deed that he didn't know when he came to them and said:

"I'll hug you, you're not in good health, and you've been tired for so many days, I'll help you carry Lan'er in......"

As soon as Shang Qi finished speaking, he suddenly paused, and then cautiously groped around Qi Lan's body......

Eventually, after confirming his conjecture, he frowned......

The lord of Nankang naturally noticed his husband's reaction, so he hurriedly beckoned people to go inside, and waited for his eldest brother to sit down, and then went to his husband's side to understand the cause and effect......

After knowing the cause and effect of his husband's frowning, the county lord of Nankang forcibly endured the dissatisfaction in his heart, and let his subordinates quietly bring Qi Lan to himself and Shang Qi.

"Lan'er...... Are you in this garment? Why do aunts and uncles look at your clothes so big...... There is such a rough needlework in it......"

"yes...... Lan'er, is there someone bullying you at home...... Tell your uncle, and he will help you and tell your father to be angry for you......"

“……”

“……”

Qi Lan had just been brought to the front of the lord of Nankang County and Shang Qi by his subordinates, and he was pulled into his arms by two people, and he said anxiously.

"No...... This dress belongs to my brother...... I didn't have decent clothes for my uncle's birthday party...... My mother gave me a piece of my brother's clothes...... The clothes are big...... My mother's sisters sewed it for me...... Otherwise, I won't be able to wear ......."

"It's just that it happened suddenly...... Mother didn't mean ......"

Although Qi Lan was very sad about his mother's partiality, and even indifferent to his mother, even if he was so thin now, that he was gradually re-cut the old spring shirt again and again, but Qi Lan still didn't want his aunt to scold his mother, so after explaining the ins and outs of this dress, he immediately added.

The lord of Nankang and Shang Qi glanced at each other...... I feel very sorry for this sensible child.

Shang Qi patted the hand of the Lord of Nankang, signaling her to be restless, and then squatted in front of Qi Lan and said:

"We know, we won't blame your mother."

"Uncle has a nephew who is about the same age as you, and he is about the same size as you, and my uncle just went to borrow a brand new clothes for you, shall we change them now?"

"Good ......"

As soon as Qi Lan's words fell, the lord of Nankang took a brand-new lake blue dress from the maid's hand and gestured on Qi Lan's body.

The lord of Nankang County looked serious, not as if he was a hypocrisy...... But Qi Lan suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart...... But Qi Lan couldn't tell what it was like, and he didn't know why he felt this way, but what he felt in his heart and what he thought in his mind made him blurt out and ask:

"Auntie, why do you care so much about me?"

"Silly boy, of course it's because we're relatives...... Me and you, but blood is thicker than water......"

"yes...... Uncle and you are also relatives, although your uncle is not related to you by blood, but your uncle and you are also relatives......"

"Loved ones ......"

"yes...... Relatives, we are relatives who help each other to overcome difficulties. ”

“……”

“……”

While explaining to Qi Lan what relatives are and what is the use of relatives, the lord of Nankang and Shang Qi quickly helped Qi Lan take off the inappropriate clothes and put on this brand new set of clothes that fit Qi Lan's body very well......

In the end, when Qi Lan wanted to thank the Lord of Nankang and Shang Qi for their kindness and was about to leave with the maid, the Lord of Nankang and Shang Qi suddenly stopped him, and in Qi Lan's puzzled gaze, he took out a box from the bookshelf.

The lord and wife of Nankang County squatted in front of Qi Lan again, opened the box under Qi Lan's curious gaze, and a little jade rabbit that was exquisitely carved, lifelike, and white as snow appeared.

"Lan'er, if Aunt and Uncle are not mistaken, your birthday and Uncle should be on the same day......"

"My aunt and uncle don't have children yet, so I don't know what children of your age like, but I think that when you celebrate your birthday, I always have to give you a birthday gift, so I prepared this little jade rabbit and wanted to give it to you."

"I thought I wanted to give it to your father and mother to pass it on to you, as before."

"However, my aunt and uncle feel that it seems to be a good time to give it to you in person now."

"Take it...... This is a gift from your aunt and uncle together, so don't dislike it. ”

"Yes, if you don't like it, my aunt and uncle will definitely prepare a better gift for you next year~"

After finishing speaking, he took the little jade rabbit and waited quietly for Qi Lan to accept it, seeing that Qi Lan did not accept it, the lord of Nankang and his wife glanced at each other, thinking that their gifts did not meet the child's wishes.

The Lord of Nankang and Shang Qi were about to say something more, but they suddenly heard Qi Lan's sobbing, and the two of them suddenly panicked!

"Lan'er! What's wrong! Don't cry! ”

"Aunt and uncle will definitely send one next time you like it, okay!"

"Don't cry, don't cry, your uncle and I can't see children crying the most!"

"yes, yes, don't cry, Lan'er...... Auntie will definitely ask you what you like next time before giving you a gift~"

"Loved it...... I like ......," Qi Lan said suddenly.

"Huh?!" The lord and wife of Nankang County tilted their heads in confusion.

"I ...... I loved the gifts from my aunt and uncle! Qi Lan raised his little face, which was already full of tears, and immediately put the little jade rabbit in his hand, and said very seriously.

The lord and wife of Nankang County looked at Qi Lan's reaction, smiled, and then wiped Qi Lan's tears and said:

"If you like it...... You kid...... Scared my aunt and uncle to death......"

“……”

“……”

Qi Lan's memories of his seventh birthday are almost fresh, and he will always remember the shock of his aunt and uncle's "we are relatives" and that unexpected birthday gift...... (Qi Lan's birthday gifts before he was seven years old were all passed on to his parents by his aunt and uncle, and then, his parents did not give him them.) ）

Today is Qi Lan's birthday again, but, obviously, his parents have forgotten his birthday again, but fortunately, he is no longer the child who cared about the form before......

It's just that my aunt and uncle went somewhere else this year and couldn't rush back to spend his birthday with him...... He still has some melancholy......

And at this moment, the shouts of Xie Hao'an, Liang Liulang and others suddenly came from behind him:

"Hey! Qi Xiaoer! What kind of fish are you catching for your birthday! ”

"That's right! Qi Xiaoer, what kind of fish are you catching! It's so hard for us to find it! Our brothers have specially arranged a birthday event for you! ”

"Do you hear that! Come with us in the carriage yet! If you don't come again, we'll let General Chen arrest you!" ”

Qi Lan turned his head and saw several of his good brothers dressed in flowers and branches, standing next to a carriage that could be ridden by eight people, shouting to himself and waving at the same time.

[I forgot, there are still them!] 】

"It's coming!" Qi Lan was happy that he was no longer alone, so he showed a big smile on his face, and then immediately collected the fishing rod, threw the fish he caught back into the river, and said to Xie Haoan and the others.

Qi Lan quickly ran to Xie Hao'an and the others, and several people quickly got into the carriage together, and left here with the carriage, and along the way, you can even hear the sound of these good brothers frolicking with each other.

"Obediently rumbling hole, Qi Xiaoer, you just released so many fish...... Leave no ...... behind."

"It's just that...... How nice it would be to bring us some food......"

"That's right...... Braised fish is delicious...... Aren't you like An Laosan, who saw through the red dust and wanted to go up the mountain to become a monk......"

"Amitabha...... I'm leading the way to practice...... Haven't you really become a monk yet...... Don't ramble......"

"Hahaha...... It's almost the same if you don't bring it on behalf of you, right...... What's the difference between speaking and being a monk hahaha......"

“……”

“……”

Qi Lan listened to his brothers laughing and scolding each other in the huge carriage, although it was very noisy, he didn't feel that there was anything wrong, but sat in the carriage like Chen Chan and laughed and watched a few people arguing and arguing here, feeling that there was something different.

At this moment, a cool breeze blew in through the car curtain, and brought a few leaves as light as a feather, the leaves fell on Qi Lan's knees, Qi Lan gently picked up the leaf, looked at this tender green leaf, and suddenly, as if hallucinating, on this leaf, saw the scene when they first met......

(End of chapter)