Chapter 28 Boudoir Life 4
In the Yin Mansion, Xiaomei and Xiaolan also lived a fulfilling life, enjoying silks, satins, and delicacies from land and sea. She has fair skin, wears jade and silver, and handles things in a graceful and elegant manner.
Yin Zijin couldn't help but think, no wonder poor families who couldn't even afford to eat would send their children to wealthy families. Although he has lost his personal freedom since then, the problem of food and clothing has been basically solved. If he is valued by his master, perhaps his family will also benefit from it.
Just as she was thinking about it, Yin Zijin and her group went up to the second floor and stood at the door of her boudoir. Xiaomei on the side said: "Sixth Miss, Seventh Miss, we have arrived at your residence. This Bizhu Pavilion is the residence of the Sixth Miss, the Hongmei Pavilion on the left is the residence of the Seventh Miss, and the Nongju Pavilion on the right is the residence of the Second Miss.
I was afraid that the Sixth and Seventh Miss might not be able to adapt to the new environment, so I placed breakfast for both of you in the Bizhu Pavilion. Come in quickly! Take a look at the boudoir prepared by the lady and see if you like it. ”
Yin Zijin could no longer bear the hunger and hurried into the house. The house is not as big as I imagined, but it has everything it needs. It was not as magnificent as imagined, but it was extremely exquisite and low-key and luxurious. However, Yin Zijin had no intention of watching it. She quickly walked to the small round table and sat down. After washing and drying her hands, she asked, "Can we eat now?"
Xiaolan said: "Eat! Eat less spicy food, otherwise it will easily cause acne."
Yin Zijin and Yin Ziniu nodded quickly, then picked up their chopsticks and started eating. On the round table were two bowls of red date porridge, a plate of steamed buns, a plate of cloud-mist shrimps, a plate of shark fins, a plate of fried dumplings, and a plate of spicy beef sauce, which was Yin Zijin's favorite.
Yin Zijin first sandwiched the beef sauce between small steamed buns, and then ate the fragrant and crispy fried lotus root boxes. A bite of the fried lotus root box revealed the secret meat filling inside, which was delicious and left a lingering fragrance in the mouth.
During the meal, Yin Zijin and Yin Ziniu did not speak while eating or sleeping. They always remembered the rules set by the maids. Even if they were hungry, they could not break the rules. This was also what Nanny Zhou and Nanny Liu reminded Yin Zijin and Yin Zidan all the time when they were by their side.
Although there are many types of breakfast, the portions are small. Yin Zijin had only eaten 60% full when Xiaolan pulled his sleeve and he put down his chopsticks.
After the meal, the maids quickly cleared away the dishes. Only after filling his hungry stomach did Yin Zijin feel like looking around for the place where he was going to live.
Yin Zijin looked around the room and felt that this was a girl's boudoir. The place where they had just eaten was a small reception room with a red carpet on the floor. In the middle of the room stood a mahogany round table and round stools, which were carved with intricate bamboo patterns.
On the wall opposite the door, there are four ink paintings of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. There is a huanghuali bamboo-patterned table under the wall, on which are two pots of fresh lilies and a small screen ornament carved with lush green bamboo.
On either side of the table was a huanghuali bamboo-knot-patterned armchair, the backrest of which was a peony flower carved from jade. In front of the table, there is a square octagonal table covered with a pink tablecloth embroidered with peonies. On the tablecloth is a set of exquisite white porcelain tea sets and exquisite fruit snacks.
Yin Zijin wanted to look at the details, but was pulled back by Yin Ziniu: "Zijin, let's go in and see what your boudoir looks like."
As they were talking, the two of them walked past a four-panel curved green bamboo screen, lifted the bamboo roller curtain next to it, and an exquisite and small women's boudoir came into view.
What attracted Yin Zijin's attention the most was the exquisite bed. The bed was made of golden nanmu wood and was polished with wax to be very smooth and flat. The innermost part of the bed was hollow and carved into a lifelike bamboo. There are two layers of gauze curtains inside and outside the step-out bed. The outermost white and purple gauze curtains hide the exquisitely crafted toilet box, dressing table, small cabinet, jewelry box, snack box, etc.
The innermost white and purple gauze curtain blocked the sleeping area. At this moment, the curtain was hooked up, and the contents inside were clearly visible.
Yin Zijin looked at the exquisite step-out bed and couldn't help but admire it in her heart: "This step-out bed is really exquisite. If it were placed in modern times, it would definitely be a priceless treasure! The top-grade golden nanmu wood, plus the careful carving by hundreds of workers...
However, this exquisite step-out bed was a restraint for women in the prosperous dynasty with strict ethical standards. ”
Yin Zijin turned her eyes and saw an exquisite Luohan bed placed by the window on the east side. The top of the Luohan bed had been modified by craftsmen. A frame was built according to the structure of the wall, which blended perfectly with the pink and purple bed curtains. There was a small square table on the Luohan bed, on which were a set of tea sets and a round fan.
At this moment, the four red sandalwood windows with carved spiral patterns and inlaid porcelain tiles and gauze sills against the wall have been opened. A small piece of bamboo outside the window is illuminated by the sunlight, and the shadow is projected on the sill. The sunlight shines into the house, which is beautiful.
There was a red carpet on the floor, and in the center of the carpet was a copper ice jar and a small aromatherapy burner.
Yin Zijin thought with a wry smile: "Is this the life of noble ladies in ancient times? Such a refined life is so unreal, but it is not what I want. I sacrificed my male body, was raised as a woman, and had my feet and breasts bound, and was trapped in a small boudoir. How can I accept this after living in modern times for more than 30 years and receiving such a new education? What man doesn't have a heroic dream in his heart?"
Just as she was thinking about it, Xiaolan beside her said with a smile: "Sixth Miss, Seventh Miss, this step-out bed was made when you were born. It took five years to make it. When you get married, this step-out bed will be sent to your husband's family as a dowry."
Yin Ziniu was young and couldn't see much, but she still asked: "Xiaolan, is my step-out bed pretty? Is it prettier than Zijin's?"
Xiaolan said: "Yes, yes, that's for sure. You are the legitimate daughter, and the Sixth Miss is the concubine's daughter, so there must be a distinction."
Yin Ziniu's eyes lit up and he said quickly: "Then I'm going to go back and take a look. Zijin, do you want to come with me?" After saying that, Yin Ziniu was about to pull Yin Zijin away.
After thinking about it just now, Yin Zijin said a little tiredly: "Niao Niao, I'm a little tired and want to take a rest. Can I come to you during lunch time?"
Yin Ziniu glanced at Yin Zijin, pouted her lips, and said domineeringly: "You must come at noon! If you don't come, I will complain to mother and say that you don't play with me and bully me, and let mother beat you."
Yin Zijin looked helplessly at the spoiled Yin Ziniu, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I will definitely go."
After hearing Yin Zijin's assurance, Yin Ziniu happily went back with Xiaomei.
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