jdhmnovel Chapter 212 Gu Yaner's Birthday
Chapter 212 Gu Yaner's Birthday
In the end, Lu Lingxi still didn't find a chance to ask Chunhong, because her father Lu Yi's birthday was coming soon. Although there was no birthday banquet, as a daughter, she should still prepare a birthday gift for her father.
This time, Lu Lingxi asked a craftsman to make a set of soft protective armor for her father. For her father's life safety, she added sleeves to the soft armor and designed pants.
The craftsman tried to persuade her that soft armor had never been made like this since ancient times. Soft armor was made of metal wire, and with the sleeves and the metal wire pants, it would weigh thirty or forty kilograms, making it inconvenient to move. Not to mention that it would be a mess, which was contrary to his craftsman spirit.
However, Lu Lingxi gave him too much, so the craftsman kept silent. Fortunately, there was a finished soft armor, and the craftsman worked day and night to process and modify it, and finally completed it within the time limit required by Lu Lingxi. Otherwise, if it was made now, the process would be complicated and it would definitely not be completed in a short period of time.
The soft hedgehog armor was completed and delivered to Lu Yi, just the day before his birthday.
A letter from Lu Lingxi was also attached.
"Dad, today is your birthday. I wish you a happy birthday and a long life! This time, I have prepared a special birthday gift for you - soft armor. This soft armor is made of extremely tough and soft material, and is invulnerable to swords and guns, water and fire.
Daddy, you must remember that you must wear it from morning till night, twelve hours a day, and you cannot take it off even when you go to bed at night. You can only take it off for a while when you take a bath. When you go out, you will inevitably encounter various dangers and accidents. With this soft hedgehog armor to protect you, we can feel more at ease at home.
Daddy, please take good care of yourself! My daughter, my sister-in-law, and the unborn baby in your belly are looking forward to your safe return every day. Don't worry about the situation at home, everything is fine. My daughter has grown up and will take good care of my sister-in-law. You don't need to worry about it. I just hope that you will have a smooth journey this time and return home to reunite with us as soon as possible. "
When Lu Yi read the letter, he was almost moved to tears, but when he saw the soft armor made by Lu Lingxi, he held back his tears. He complained in his heart: This kid is really imaginative and prescient. Is this a soft armor? It's almost the same as the armor I wear outside.
The gift given by Yu Gang is more normal. This small dagger is extremely sharp. It is perfect for self-defense when putting it under the pillow at night.
In the end, Lu Yi reluctantly ordered the soft armor designed by Lu Lingxi to be changed into a common style, and the extra material was changed into a common soft armor, a total of three pieces. He kept one for himself and shared the other two with his two lieutenants.
After preparing Lu Yi's birthday gift, Lu Lingxi learned that Gu Yan'er's birthday was on June 11, and he hurriedly prepared a birthday gift for Gu Yan'er.
On Gu Yan'er's birthday, her father-in-law and husband were not at home, and she was pregnant, so she didn't hold a big celebration. And her mother was also pregnant, so the Prime Minister's Mansion only sent gifts, but no one came. Only Nan Wangyu and Lu Lingxi came to Zhenguohou Mansion to celebrate her birthday.
As soon as she saw Gu Yan'er after entering the room, Lu Lingxi presented her with her gifts. The first was the guqin that Gu Yan'er had left with her.
Gu Yan'er stared at the guqin in front of her quietly, with an indescribable sadness in her eyes. She couldn't help but recall the days when she was deeply in love and was fettered by the troubles of the world. Every bit of the past came to her mind like a tide, making her feel a surge of emotion and helplessness.
Slowly reaching out her hand, Gu Yan'er gently took the zither. Her fingers gently touched the strings, as if she could feel the traces of time left on them. Each string seemed to carry a memory, either sweet or bitter.
For a moment, the whole world seemed to be quiet, with only Gu Yan'er facing the zither in silence. She was immersed in her own thoughts, forgetting everything around her. After a long time, she still did not speak, but just silently stroked the body of the zither, letting the sadness slowly settle in her heart.
Lu Lingxi noticed that Gu Yan'er was in a bad mood, and whispered: "Sister-in-law, I am really not good at playing the piano, so I think it is better to return this piano to you. Will you be unhappy when you see this piano again?"
Gu Yan'er forced a smile and explained, "I'm not unhappy, I just feel a little emotional. When I saw this zither again today, I was in such a completely different situation and mood. It's really hard to predict what's going on in this world."
Chunrou, the personal maid beside Gu Yan'er, took a step forward with lotus steps, stretched out her white and slender hands, and carefully took the zither from Gu Yan'er. Then, she slightly turned sideways, bowed to Lu Lingxi, and explained softly with a respectful yet gentle smile on her face: "Please forgive me, Crown Princess. My wife really has no other special intentions. It's because since she got pregnant, her temperament has become more sensitive and delicate than before. Now, even if it's just a little insignificant thing, it can make my wife feel a lot of emotion."
Lu Lingxi nodded to show his understanding: "I know, pregnancy is indeed more sensitive than usual." After saying that, he looked at Gu Yan'er's lower abdomen, which was already slightly bulging.
"It's been more than four months, right?" As he asked, he wanted to reach out and touch Gu Yan'er's belly.
Nan Wangyu was quick to hold her hand, but this was not something that could be touched casually.
Gu Yan'er also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, four and a half months."
Nan Wangyu changed the subject and said, "Lingxi, you should first take out the gift you actually prepared for the Princess of Zhenguo."
Lu Lingxi then gave up the idea of touching Gu Yan'er's belly and said, "Yes, yes, yes, sister-in-law, I specially selected a three-color square porcelain pillow for you as a birthday gift. Seeing that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, this porcelain pillow can cool the skin, refresh the body and mind, and even have the effect of "brightening the eyes and allowing you to read fine books until old age." Do you like it?"
While Lu Lingxi was speaking, Liu Lu uncovered the red cloth covering the item in Chunhong's hand so that she could present it to Gu Yaner for appreciation.
This porcelain pillow is square, small in the middle, and waisted. The whole body is glazed with three colors of ochre red, valley yellow, and oily green. The glaze pattern on one end is cross-shaped, and there are large glaze drops on the other end. The glaze pattern on the pillow surface is peacock feather pattern, and the glaze is fine. There are flowers carved on both ends, and there is a round hole on one side. The pillow is simple in shape and has smooth lines.
Gu Yan'er touched it and said, "Yes, it is indeed cold to the touch. This should not be cheap, right?"
Seeing that Gu Yan'er liked it, Lu Lingxi hurriedly said, "It's not expensive, it's not expensive. My sister-in-law likes it more than a thousand gold coins can buy!"
Gu Yan'er was amused and said, "You little rascal, I will accept it without hesitation. Chunrou, take Chunhong to put the things away. Remember to place this porcelain pillow in the middle of my bed. Not only do I have to use it as a pillow every night, I also have to look at it during the day. I can't ignore the Crown Princess' kindness."
Gu Yan'er only had Chunrou, a close friend, by her side. Chunrou was unable to carry the two items, so she could only ask Chunhong to help deliver them to the bedroom.
Chunhong followed Chunrou downstairs. Gu Yaner said, "Let's not just stand here. Let's go in and sit down. Lunch will be ready soon."