Chapter 24 The State of Yue’s Mansion 3
Pharmacist Li felt that she was about to say something, but for some reason she suddenly stopped and left in a hurry.
He thought a lot about it, but he could never guess what Xiu was thinking.
From then on, he made several excuses to stay at the Yang Mansion, hoping to see Chuxiu again, but the lady never appeared again.
Now I just hope that the Mid-Autumn Festival will come soon, so that I can discuss the matter of selling mirrors and see Chuxiu again.
As for what will happen after the Mid-Autumn Festival? He has no time to worry about it at this time.
Not long after, Yang Su's birthday came.
The Duke of Yue's mansion had a completely new look. Pearl curtains and green ribbons were hung between the windows, and the walls were covered with embroidered curtains. Even the entire street in front of the mansion was decorated with lights and streamers, making it look joyful.
The birthday gifts sent from all over the country are even more rare and precious, and they are piled up in a pile.
In the morning of the same day, Yang Jian also granted Yang Su the title of Nayan.
After the morning court, Yang Su first went into the inner palace to thank the emperor and the queen for the reward. When he left the palace and returned to his home, there were already a stream of princes and distinguished guests congratulating him on his birthday.
Because King Li Yao had official duties, he had to retreat with Han Qinhu, Shi Wansui and others. Mrs. Han, accompanied by brothers Li Yaoshi and Li Ke, came to the Yang Mansion to pay her birthday to Yang Su's wife, Mrs. Zheng.
This wife of the Yue Kingdom, Zheng, had a fierce temperament. Yang Su once ridiculed her and said: "Even if I become the emperor, you will not be able to live up to the dignity of my mother."
Zheng actually reported this matter, and Yang Su was dismissed.
However, Yang Jian was also a very henpecked person. He was the only emperor in Chinese history who "only had the empress in the throne and was favored unselfishly." He actually sympathized with Yang Su in his heart.
Therefore, during the Battle of Pingchen, he appointed Yang Su as one of the commanders of the three-way march, and Yang Su was able to recover.
But from then on, Yang Su no longer dared to disobey his fierce wife.
Mrs. Han had already heard about Zheng's reputation. If it weren't for Han Qinhu's desire to make friends with the Yang family, she would not have wanted to come to see this Yue lady.
Pharmacist Li didn't understand his mother's mood.
He had heard Xiu say that Mrs. Yue Guo was kind to her family, so he had a good impression of the old lady and was also curious about her.
Besides, wishing her birthday and maybe meeting Chuxiu, Li Yaoshi felt excited and nervous at the same time.
He followed his mother into the inner palace, where he saw all the ladies with fragrant temples and phoenix crowns and robes. Yang Xuanci and Yang Xuanqing were all here to help greet the guests.
When Yang Xuanqing saw Li Yaoshi, he was very affectionate and took him to visit his mother.
Mrs. Yue Guo was greeting distinguished guests in the inner hall. Those present were either princesses or ladies of the county.
Li Quan was the prefect of Zhao County. Although he was the highest leader locally, he was not a high official in the capital.
Mrs. Han was originally only allowed to sit in the outer hall, but because of Yang Xuanqing and Li Yaoshi, she was able to enter the inner hall and became the guest of Mrs. Yue Guo.
When Mrs. Zheng heard that she was Han Qinhu's younger sister, she even exchanged some pleasantries with her.
At this moment, I suddenly heard the announcement in the outer hall: "Mrs. Tang Guo has arrived."
Pharmacist Li couldn't help but shudder secretly. He knew that this Mrs. Tang Guo was the wife of his "elder brother Li Dibo", "Sister-in-law Li".
I saw Mrs. Pingting of the Tang Dynasty walking into the inner hall, followed by a little girl of four or five years old.
The lady of the Tang Dynasty had a natural beauty, and most of the concubines and concubines present were past middle age, while she was in her prime, so she looked particularly delicate and beautiful.
She first congratulated Mrs. Yue on her birthday, and then met with all the concubines and ladies present. The little girl who came with her also followed her to greet everyone.
Mrs. Yue Guo was very happy. She called the little girl to her and said, "Miaochang, do you like coming to my place?"
The little girl named Miaochang nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Tang Guo said: "Miao Chang heard that I came to the Duke of Yue's residence to pay my birthday, so he refused to stay at home and insisted on following me.
My little girl doesn’t understand the rules, but you guys are laughing at me!”
It turns out that Miaochang is the daughter of Mrs. Tang.
Mrs. Yue Guo smiled and said: "She is willing to come, but I am not happy enough. How can I be surprised?"
As he spoke, he hugged Miaochang into his arms and asked with a smile: "Honestly, do you want to come see me, or do you want to come out of the world?"
Miaochang was very shy and said in a coquettish voice: "Miaochang misses Grandma Yang and also wants to live in this world."
Mrs. Yue Guo smiled and said: "Don't call me grandma, I can't afford it."
After saying that, he turned around and called out Xiu.
When Medicine Master Li heard the word "chuxiu", his heartbeat suddenly started to heat up.
I saw Chuxiu coming out of the inner room, still dressed in red.
Mrs. Yue Guo said: "Chuxiu, you and Chuchen are accompanying Miaochang, so you have to be careful."
He went out to Xiu to receive the order and took Miaochang with him.
When he walked out of the inner hall, Medicine Master Li followed him with all his concentration.
He quickly asked Master Li to accompany his mother, and he took advantage of the opportunity and quietly chased her out.
In the west courtyard of the inner palace, Miao Chang was playing with another little girl under a tree. The little girl seemed to be even more childish than Miao Chang.
Chuxiu was on the side, holding some broken branches of flowers in his hands, busy knitting them by himself.
Pharmacist Li stepped forward and shouted: "Miss Chuxiu!"
Chu Xiu looked up and saw that it was Pharmacist Li. He was surprised and happy and shouted: "Master Li!"
Pharmacist Li saw that Chu Xiu was still holding some broken flowers that had just been braided, and said, "Young lady has really skillful hands, what are you going to braid?"
Chuxiu hesitated a little and said shyly: "I just made it up for fun. Master made fun of me."
Since the last time he met Chuxiu, Li Yaoshi has pondered in his mind countless times what he should say if he sees her again.
At this time, he said: "Li has never dared or forgotten the promise he made to the girl. I just don't know what the other half of the bronze mirror is..."
Just as Li Yaoshi spoke, the little girl who was playing with Miao Chang ran over, pulled Chu Xiu's skirt and said, "Sister, have you finished making the cage? Miao Chang has already caught a grasshopper!"
Chuxiu said: "Chuchen, don't make trouble, my sister is talking to Mr. Li."
He also apologized to Pharmacist Li: "My sister-in-law interrupted the young master, please don't take it offence!"
Pharmacist Li smiled and said, "Young lady's words are too outrageous. Is this your sister?"
Chuxiu nodded and said, "Yes, this is Chuchen, my sister-in-law."
While talking, he pulled Chuchen and asked her to come see Li Yaoshi, but Chuchen refused to come.
Pharmacist Li smiled and said: "Chuchen, Chuchen, such a refined name..."
Before he finished speaking, Miaochang had already shouted: "Kaizhu'er is running away!"
She cried with a cry in her voice and chased after the escaping Grasshopper.
Here Chuchen said anxiously: "Sister, if you don't quickly make up the cage, Anon won't be able to catch the Grasshopper!"
Seeing that they were in a hurry, Li Yaoshi pulled Chuchen and said, "Come here, I'll help you catch the grasshoppers together, and your sister can concentrate on making cages!"
When Chu Chen came out, Miao Chang cheered and took Li Yaoshi with him. Soon he caught two grasshoppers and brought them to Chu Xiu.
Chuxiu has also made a cage here, and the two children put the grasshopper in the cage and played with it.
Chapter completed!