Chapter 29 Boudoir Life 5
Yin Zijin sat on the couch feeling a little tired and closed his eyes. After a while, he asked, "Xiaolan, where is Ruhe? Why haven't I seen her for such a long time?"
Xiaolan took out a very thin blanket from the cabinet next to her, covered Yin Zijin with it and said, "Miss, it's still early, be careful not to catch a cold. Ruhe took two maids to get ice, otherwise it would be too hot at noon."
Yin Zijin closed his eyes and said:? In the future, we can just send adults to do this kind of work. Ruhe is the same age as me, and now she is only five years old...
Xiaolan replied: "Yes, young lady. Young lady, why don't you sleep on the bed? It's not comfortable to sleep like this."
Yin Zijin closed his eyes and said, "It's okay, Xiaolan, I just need to rest for a while. I got up too early today, I'll just rest for a while..."
Yin Zijin closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, thinking seriously: "I am too young now, and I can't survive if I leave the Yin family. I don't have anyone I can rely on in the Yin family. My biological mother, Li, was born in a brothel, and now she can't protect herself.
The only upright person in the Yin family who treats her well is Yin Jingyi. She hopes that with the help of Yin Jingyi, she can talk to the prince who looks like Zhang Peng at the banquet for moving into her new home.
Now, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I must seize it. Otherwise, you might have your feet bound one day, and then you won’t be able to run or jump. I really have to stay in my boudoir embroidering and wait for Zhang’s arrangements…”
Before she knew it, Yin Zijin fell into a deep sleep. Seeing this, Xiaolan quickly moved the small table off the bed and helped Yin Zijin take off her embroidered shoes so that she could sleep more comfortably.
The sun shone on Yin Zijin's fair and tender face. Her thin eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, as if she was not sleeping well. Xiaolan looked at Yin Zijin's sleeping face, sighed and whispered: "Sixth Miss" I wish you were the Sixth Miss, you wouldn't have so many troubles..."
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On the other side, in Yimei Courtyard, Zhang, Yin Xu and the other three legitimate children came to Zhang's bedroom after finishing breakfast. Zhang and Yin Xu sat on the Arhat bed, while Yin Jingyi, Yin Ziyue and Yin Jingan stood beside them.
After Zhang asked the nanny to take the youngest Yin Jing'an back to the front yard, she said, "Jingyi, you are 18 now. From now on, you must study hard and prepare for the imperial examination and palace examination in the spring of next year.
And your uncle's son, your cousin Zhang Bai, will live in our house when we have the banquet this time and study with you. He will live in our house this winter until he finishes the palace examination next year. You must get along well with him. After all, Zhang Bai is the future husband that your second sister has arranged for her. ”
Yin Jingyi clasped his hands together, bowed and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will take good care of my cousin."
Yin Xu also advised: "Yier, go back! Study hard and work hard. I have hired a better teacher, who was specially recommended by Concubine Yin, and is the retired Hanlin University Scholar Yang He. This person is very knowledgeable, edited books and history, and drafted imperial edicts. He has served as the chief examiner of many autumn and spring examinations and participated in the formulation of many imperial examination questions.
Old Yang has been retired for many years and is already noble. It was Concubine Yin and my father who invited him many times. Yier, you must cherish him! ”
Yin Jingyi clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Yes, father, Yier understands."
Yin Xu waved his hand and said, "Go back to the front yard! Pack up your things."
After Yin Jingyi left, Zhang said to Yin Xu: "Master, the date has been set. The banquet for our move into the new house is scheduled for the third day of August. At that time, the Jiangnan family will come to the capital, and my father and mother will also come with them. They said that they haven't seen the Concubine Yin for a long time, and they came to the capital to see their daughter. My family from Luoyang has returned, and they will take this opportunity to discuss the marriage of Zhang Bai and Yue'er.
After all, Bai'er is 22 years old this year and has been waiting for Yue'er for many years. Now that Yue'er is about to reach marriage age, it's time for the two of them to get along well and strengthen their relationship. Then it will be natural for them to get married.
oh! That's right. The Liu family of Hedong, the Sheng family of Shangjing, and the dignitaries of Shangjing will also come. ”
Yin Xu nodded and said, "Okay, I get it. You should worry more about Yue'er's affairs. I think Zhang Bai is a good kid. And by the way, help the third and fifth girls find good families. Make plans in advance so that you won't be too panicked in the future."
Zhang nodded and said hesitantly, "Okay, Master, I understand. But are we being too extravagant this time?"
Yin Xu shook his head and said, "No, there is no flood this year, but some places are suffering from severe drought and no grain has been harvested. The court has sent people to provide disaster relief. Everything is under control, Madam, don't worry.
To be on the safe side, I will draw up a list myself and you can invite the guests according to the list. The main thing is to get together, the fewer people the better.
Also, don’t get involved in Zijin and Niaoniao’s marriage for now. The two of them were to be promised to the prince in the future. The emperor originally intended to marry Yue'er to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but Yue'er had already been betrothed since infancy, and the emperor didn't want to break up the couple, so he gave up the plan. As a second choice, he chose Liu Ruoruo from the Hedong Liu clan as his principal wife.
This is what I thought. When the time comes, I will send Zijin to the East Palace to be the Crown Prince's concubine. Niaoniao married into the palace and became the third prince's principal wife.
The third prince is the child of Concubine Yin, and he knows us all very well. When Niaoniao marries him, she will be protected by Concubine Yin, and her life will be much better. Besides, you know Niao Niao's temper.
Zijin has been calm and intelligent since childhood. Even if she marries the Crown Prince as a concubine, she should be able to secure a place for herself.
Besides, no one can predict what will happen in the future. Your Majesty now has four princes, and it is hard to say who will ascend the throne in the end. We have to cast a wide net to preserve the prosperity of the Yin family. ”
Zhang nodded and thought: "It seems that Yin Zijin still has a place in the master's heart. The third and fifth girls have not seen the master pay so much attention and worry about them. Her mother is still very useful. It seems that my plan should be implemented early to avoid more trouble at night."
Zhang said, "Don't worry, my husband. I will take the Sixth and Seventh Miss to the palace more often in the future, so that the two girls can have more contact with the Crown Prince and the Third Prince to cultivate their relationship. But the marriage of the two girls is not up to us, and the emperor still needs to agree."
Yin Xu said confidently: "Don't worry about this. Dasheng has been established for hundreds of years. Most of the queens, concubines, and princes' wives are from the four major families. No matter which prince she is promised to, it will be beneficial to our Yin family. The sixth girl is a concubine and can only be a concubine or concubine. The seventh girl is a legitimate daughter, so the position of the main wife is certain. The emperor will consider these. Moreover, the emperor has hinted to me openly and secretly that there is also Concubine Yin in the palace to help, so there should be no accidents.
Also, bring the sixth and seventh girls into the palace. You have to be careful about everything and never tarnish the reputation of the two girls. ”
Zhang nodded and said, "Yes, husband. I know my limits. Oh! By the way, Concubine Yin recommended me an old maid who will leave the palace to retire. She said that she would come to Yin's house to teach the girls etiquette. The old maid is also good at foot binding. I plan to let the old maid bind the feet of the sixth and seventh girls. After all, the sooner the feet are bound, the better."
Yin Xu waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can make your own decisions on these matters. I'll leave first. I have something else to do this afternoon so I won't be back for dinner. I'll stay in Li's room tonight, so you don't have to wait for me."
After giving the instructions, Yin Xu stood up and walked out. Zhang stood up quickly and bowed: "I respectfully bid you farewell, Master."
After Yin Xu left, Zhang pulled Yin Ziyue over, sat on the couch and said, "Yuer, you are sensible. You have never made your mother worry since you were a child. In two months, the maid from the palace will come. You should learn from her and stay with your mother to learn more about the housekeeper's skills.
Zhang Bai is a good person, you have seen him, and your mother’s vision is not wrong. ”
Yin Ziyue nodded and replied shyly: "Everything is up to my mother."
Zhang said with relief: "Yuer is such a good child, mother doesn't need to worry about you. Yueer, go back and pack up! Take a rest first."
Yin Ziyue bowed and said, "My daughter will take her leave."
After Yin Ziyue left, Zhang leaned on the small table of the Luohan couch, rubbed her tense brows, closed her eyes and asked: "Madame Zhou, what's wrong with your legs? Tell me!"
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