jdhmnovel Chapter 523 Lin's Changes
Chapter 523 Lin's Changes
The emperor slammed the memorial heavily on the table, making a loud "bang".
He used to think that Zhen had not taken good care of herself after the confinement and was in poor health, so he always indulged her and even asked his childhood sweetheart Wen Shichu to help her take care of the pregnancy and check her pulse.
He even risked being advised by the censors and met her in the name of praying for blessings at Ganlu Temple.
But how did Zhen repay him?
The two imperial concubines sent their favored servants to ask for help, but she remained motionless as a mountain.
He also sympathized with the suffering she had endured in Ganlu Temple, and asked Su Peisheng to send Xiao Xiazi, the mouthpiece of the Yangxin Palace, to announce the decree.
Even though she was given enough face this time, she still refused with an arrogant look on her face, citing the troubles of the royal heir in her belly as an excuse for not wanting to go to the garden to celebrate the festival.
The emperor's heart was in turmoil, and for a moment he felt darkness in front of his eyes, as if he had gone blind.
He exhaled slowly a few times, slowly calming the anger in his heart.
After a moment, he pointed at the person lying on the ground.
"Su Peisheng, call the imperial physician to see Xiao Xiazi and bring her aboard."
"I thank the emperor for his gift."
While Su Peisheng was expressing his gratitude, he did not forget to press Xiao Xiazi's head against the floor tiles.
He directed people to move Xiao Xiazi onto Fuhai's dragon boat. When there was no one in the small room, Su Peisheng patted Xiao Xiazi on the shoulder.
"You are indeed worthy of being a disciple of the Za family. You have done a good job this time."
He threw a bulging purse on Xiao Xiazi's pillow and said, "This is a gift from the master for you to drink tea."
"Let me tell you, the master has sharp eyes. You can't hide this little trick of yours from him. For the sake of your life, Xiao Xiazi, just pretend to be sick and stay in bed for a few days."
Xiaoxiazi said with a grimace.
"Master, I really hurt my waist this time. Please ask you to call a doctor to take a look."
"Young people really don't know their limits. Can't you even pretend?"
After scolding, Su Peisheng was so angry that he immediately asked Xiao Dongzi, the gatekeeper, to call the imperial physician.
"Wei Lin from the Imperial Hospital is a good doctor, so let's ask him to come!"
After Su Peisheng witnessed another stupid apprentice banging his head against a pillar, he shook his head inwardly, turned around and went back to scold Xiao Xiazi.
These disciples are really more troublesome than the other.
However, when he learned from Wei Lin that Xiao Xiazi's back injury required bed rest for about ten days, he couldn't help but laugh out loud in private.
It’s not a bad thing to have stupid apprentices. At least you won’t be easily replaced.
Doctor Wei said that falling from the carriage was extremely dangerous. If Xiao Xiazi fell harder, she would have to spend the rest of her life in bed.
Only then did Su Peisheng feel relieved about Xiao Xia Zi, and he never avoided him in the few things that followed.
Of course, this is a story for later.
On the morning of August 15th, the Fuhai Lake was brightly lit, and ships were surrounded by lit lanterns, making it look like a fairyland on earth.
Lin Xiu got up early and took Aunt Xiao to lean on the railing and look into the distance.
"Sister, looking at these countless lights now, I feel like I'm in a dream."
"Yes, madam, I never thought I could live such a good life."
Aunt Xiao, who had become much wealthier, looked at the bright yellow dragon boat about twenty or thirty meters away with awe and sighed in a low voice.
"This is all thanks to the eldest daughter's achievements and the emperor's favor."
As Aunt Xiao spoke, her eyes became teary.
Last time, the lady followed the young master to the garden to escape the summer heat, and the lady wanted to let her go with them.
Aunt Xiao was afraid that a concubine would be too shameful to be accepted in public and would bring shame to the eldest daughter, so she firmly stated that she wanted to stay at home.
This time, when she learned that the eldest lady was going to invite the lady to the garden to celebrate the reunion festival, Aunt Xiao was happy for the lady, but also wanted to stay in the mansion.
Ke Baoge took out her dowry that she had pawned at the pawnshop - a pair of rattan bracelets, and said that the eldest lady always remembered her contribution to them and her daughter, so she didn't need to be timid.
Aunt Xiao cried in secret until her eyes were red. She packed her boxes and luggage overnight and got up early to arrange the carriage for her trip.
Lin Xiu smiled and held Aunt Xiao's hand and made a sincere request.
"Sister, now that Rong'er has entered the palace, the Emperor will take care of her. But Chengle in the mansion is still young and needs the care of the elders. You have to help your sister more."
"Ma'am, I..."
Lin shook her hand firmly as a reminder.
"Sister, you have to change this old habit. I've told you before that when there are no outsiders around, you can just call me sister."
"Sister, I've made a note of it."
Aunt Xiao agreed with tears in her eyes.
"That's great. I sent someone to deliver holiday gifts to your parents' family a month ago. Calculating the date, they should be on their way back to Beijing. A letter from home will arrive soon, so you can celebrate the holiday with your family in another way."
Aunt Xiao was moved by Lin Xiu's words and wanted to express her gratitude. Just as she was about to kneel down, she remembered what the lady had said.
She subconsciously stood up straight.
"Thank you, sister, for everything you have done for me."
Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction. "That's great. My family has been abandoned for a long time. From now on, Anyang County will be our family's home. Remember to send someone to deliver gifts in advance during festivals."
"Sister, I've made a note of it."
Aunt Xiao happily agreed. She decided to write a letter home to warn her brother and sister-in-law not to take advantage of the eldest daughter to do evil things outside, otherwise she would not let them off easily.
An Lingrong, who was standing in the dark, witnessed the change in her mother and was shocked.
She returned to the room quietly and whispered instructions to Baoque.
"When giving out rewards today during the Reunion Festival, the rewards for Nanny Chun and Nanny Qiu will be doubled."
Although my mother's way of managing her subordinates was a little unfamiliar, she could not have done without the guidance of the two maids.