Chen Ahfu understood Xiao Shiyi's thoughts best. Seeing him struggling and unable to speak, she knew that he was sad for Lord Chu, but was embarrassed that he couldn't help. She gently squeezed Xiao Shiyi's hand and said softly, "Good boy."
Xiao Shiyi was inexplicably touched. It turned out that the one who understood him the most was his "mother". He sniffed and said loudly to Chen Afu, "Before my mother-in-law returns to Dingzhou Prefecture, please tell me so that I can bring some things back to Grandma Chen, Uncle Atang, Uncle Xiaodi, and Dahu. I will always remember how good they were to me in the past."
What a smart and kind boy! Chen Afu nodded in agreement.
Lord Chu and the old marquis at the other table also heard the hidden meaning in his words and were deeply moved.
After dinner, Chen Afu saw the guests off and sent Chu Hanyan and the two brothers to rest.
After Chen Afu and Xiao Yu'er took a bath, he held Xiao Yu'er and teased her for a while, coaxing her to sleep. Then, she entered the space.
Now Xiao Yu'er is more than ten months old, and we dare not let her enter the space since last month. The little girl is very smart. Not only does she have memories, but she can also say a few single sounds, such as Ye, Niang, Dad, Brother, Sister, Eat, Baby... The first word she could say was Ye, and she could say it when she was more than nine months old. At that time, Lord Chu was very happy and said that she was smart, sensible, filial, and considerate. Now, the two little brothers are behind in Lord Chu's eyes, and his first proud person is Xiao Yu'er. The wealthy and generous Lord Chu expresses his love by throwing money at him. The "dowry" he prepared for Xiao Yu'er has piled up several large boxes.
During this time, Chen Afu was trying to wean Xiao Yuer. He only fed her with breast milk once a day, and the other time he fed her with goat milk boiled with Yanchen wood residue. The little one didn't want to drink goat milk, and cried when she drank it. Chen Afu hardened his heart and let someone feed her. He didn't want to take Xiao Yuer with him when he went to Dingzhou this time. She was too young and it was inconvenient.
The golden swallow is building a house.
Chen Afu smiled and said, "Why, are you working hard today?" It hadn't repaired the house for a long time.
The golden swallow glanced at the golden house on the tree with resentment, and chirped, "Beibei is still sleeping, and Xiaoyu'er can't come in to play with her. I have nothing to do, so I have to work."
Chen Ahfu looked at the work under its mouth carefully again. Although it was only half done, it was still obvious that it didn't look like a house, but a golden and shiny bird. It was slightly larger than a baby's fist, and even the feathers were clearly visible. The eyes were inlaid with small gems. It was really exquisite and better than those carved by the top craftsmen. He said, "Baby, this bird is so beautiful. Is it a decoration on the golden roof?"
Jin Yanzi looked up and said, "No, this is a wedding gift I prepared for Chou Dabao and Sister Yan'er. I will make a few more in the future and give one to Yuyu, Mingming, and Xiaoyuer each, and give them to them when they get married."
Chen Ahfu was so touched that he said, "Oh, baby, you are so kind that you even thought of giving them these gifts. I'm sorry for the trouble."
Jin Yanzi giggled and said, "Who told me that I like Mommy and them too? Even if I am tired, I am happy."
Chen Afu was moved and picked it up, kissed it a few times, and thanked it on behalf of the children.
At the beginning of the winter month, weaning was successful, and Xiao Yuer drank goat milk every time. Chen Afu sorted out some affairs in the mansion, handed over daily affairs to Li Ma Ma, and prepared to set off for Dingzhou Prefecture on the fifth day of the winter month.
Half a month ago, the Queen Mother's health suddenly deteriorated, and Mrs. Chu San had to go to the palace to take care of her half of the time. The Emperor's health was also getting worse, and he rarely appeared in the court. Most of the time, it was the Crown Prince who handled state affairs.
Chen Afu had a very good impression of the Empress Dowager and hoped that she could live longer. He often prepared snacks and soups with added ingredients for her and asked the Third Lady to bring them into the palace, but he still could not make her condition better.
Jin Yanzi said that perhaps the Queen Mother's time was coming soon. Life and death were a cycle that no one could do anything about, including Yan Chenxiang. Green bird's nest might be able to prolong her life, but it couldn't give her life. It could cure illnesses, but it couldn't prolong life. It couldn't go against the will of heaven.
As for the emperor, Chen Afu had no feelings for him and did not dare to send him food.
When Chen Ming and Wang heard that Chen Afu was going back to Dingzhou Prefecture, they also expressed their desire to return home with their daughter.
On the fourth day of the winter month, Xiao Shiyi sent people to deliver many things to the Chu residence. He was also busy now. In addition to studying, he also had to go to the Cining Palace and Wanqing Palace to serve the sick.
Chen Ayu and Chen Aman also sent a lot of things, some for the third room, some for Old Lady Chen and the first room. Chu Lingan and Shen also sent some things, which were for Chen and Chu Lingqi's family.
Chen Afu thought to himself that it was fortunate that Chu Lingqi was raised by the old marquis since he was a child. If he had been raised by the second master and Li, he would not only have a bad character, but also would not know how to behave.
On the morning of the fifth day of the winter month, before daybreak, Chen Ahfu and Xiao Yu'er finished their meal. Chen Ahfu went into the bedroom and kissed Xiao Yu'er who was sleeping soundly, and then went to the wing room to kiss the two little brothers, and then took Chu Hanyan and went to the outer courtyard to take the carriage.
There was light snow in the sky and the wind was howling. The two of them were wearing jackets, cotton skirts and cloaks, but they still felt extremely cold. Before, Chen Afu didn't want to take the little girl with him, fearing that she would suffer. But the little girl said she missed her grandmother and insisted on going.
In the outer courtyard, Chen Ming and Wang, who were dressed in plump clothes, were already waiting here. They greeted each other and got into the carriage. There was a stove and a hot water bottle in the carriage, so it was warm.
Now that the canal was blocked, they had no choice but to take a horse carriage back. They rested at the post station for one night, and continued their journey before dawn the next day, finally arriving back at Dingzhou Prefecture in the early afternoon.
Chen Ahfu opened the curtains and took a look. He saw the gate of Emei Temple from afar and was very excited. He had been away for nearly a year and was back.
As soon as we arrived at the north gate, Yang, the steward who had been waiting there, came to the front of the car and reported, "Grandma, Abbot Liaochen has gone to live in Luojiazhuang."
Chen Ahfu was stunned, opened the curtains and asked, "What, what's going on?"
Steward Yang said in a low voice, "Yesterday at noon, Concubine Shu sent an eunuch to the mansion to reprimand Abbot Lechen, saying that she..." Steward Yang paused, thinking it was hard to say those unpleasant words, and continued, "She said that Abbot Lechen's six senses were not pure, that she lived in her husband's house after becoming a nun, and that she destroyed the relationship between other couples and provoked other couples. Yes, yes... Abbot Lechen was very angry... As soon as the eunuch left, she went to Luojiazhuang. Second Master and Second Mistress had no choice but to live with her in Luojiazhuang."
Chen Afu was both anxious and angry. She asked someone to tell Chen Ming and Wang to go back to their homes first. She then took Miss Chu and went straight to Luojiazhuang.
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