Chapter 48: A Visitor from Jiangnan
On the other side, in the Bihexuan of Yimeyuan, Yin Zijin was sleeping soundly. Because no one usually set foot in a woman's boudoir and Yin Zijin was sick, the sky outside had already turned white, but Xiaolan had not woken her up yet.
Yin Zijin was awakened by a loud noise. She rubbed her eyes in a daze and asked, "Xiaolan, what's going on outside? It's so noisy..."
When Xiaolan heard that Yin Zijin had woken up, she hurried in and helped her change her clothes and menstrual towels while explaining, "Miss, the Madam just sent someone to tell you that your grandparents, uncle and aunt are here to congratulate your father on his promotion and new house.
Moreover, it is not easy for them to come to Beijing, so they will probably stay for a long time this time. Madam asked us to tidy up and dress up the Sixth Young Lady carefully. It is possible that your grandparents will come to see you, and it would be very disrespectful if they saw you like this. ”
Yin Zijin nodded and said, "Okay, help Zijin clean up! Zijin feels that her body has almost recovered and she can get out of bed and walk around."
After Xiaolan looked at the menstrual pad that Yin Zijin had used, she said to Yin Zijin: "Your menstrual flow has decreased. Although your complexion is still pale, it is much better than before!
The girl can come down and walk around later, but she should not go outside to avoid making her condition worse. ”
Not long after, Xiaolan helped Yin Zijin put on a light pink silk jacket and a saddle bag made of the same plain gauze. Her hair was like smoke and clouds, piled up layer by layer, and finally tied with a red rope and hanging down to the waist. Pink embroidered shoes with many golden clouds and colorful flowers embroidered on the uppers.
Finally, Xiaolan helped Yin Zijin sit in front of the dressing table and helped her put on some makeup. The thin bangs and fine eyebrows instantly made Yin Zijin's little face look much rosier.
Xiaolan smiled with satisfaction and said: "The girl's dress and makeup make her look even more gentle and charming. And her affectionate eyes and a hint of morbid beauty can easily touch a man's heart."
Then, Xiaolan straightened Yin Zijin's body, let Yin Zijin look at herself in the mirror, and advised earnestly: "Girl, it's actually very simple to be a good daughter and a good wife. Being a woman is also very easy. You can just stay in your boudoir and embroider when you have nothing to do. You don't have to worry about the family and national affairs outside, and you don't have any pressure. Just live every day easily.
When the girl gets married, gives birth to a bunch of lovely children, and takes care of her husband, children, and the home. Girls don't have to worry about what's happening outside. It's good to be a woman. You might as well give it a try. It will be good for you and the Yin family.
In fact, girls are no different from women now, except for foot binding. Actually, to be honest, when a girl has her feet bound, when she walks onto the street, people will recognize her as a real girl at first glance..."
Xiaolan was babbling on and on. Yin Zijin stared blankly at herself in the mirror, touched the hairpin on her head, and thought in a daze: "Am I still the same person? We look similar, but now my body has been turned into this by Zhang. I am no longer myself.
There is still one last step, foot binding, which I must avoid, otherwise I will only be a "woman" in the future. I can't just live in this muddleheaded way. Even though I am only 5 years old now, I still have to give it a try. ”
Yin Zijin smiled bitterly and thought: "Isn't it the same for all people? Only when you are in trouble can you stimulate infinite possibilities."
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