Chapter 22: Flower Boy
December 8th.
The twelfth month, the twelfth day of the lunar calendar.
Laba Festival.
wax festival.
It's not daybreak yet.
As soon as Jiang Miaomiao opened her eyes, she was already in her mother's arms.
Her mother tore off a piece of cloth and tied her in front.
Prepare bacon, game, and wine and put them on a plate.
Follow Liu Yu Niang to worship ancestors and offer sacrifices to the five sacrifices.
Door gods, household gods, well gods, kitchen gods, and middle gods...
After the La Festival, it was already dawn.
The family took a carriage to Puji Temple.
The little baby was very well behaved along the way, but he acted a little strange when he arrived at Puji Temple.
Baaaaaah.
He reached out to ask Jiang Qiaoer to hug him.
She cries when anyone else holds her except Jiang Qiaoer.
Jiang Miaomiao was also very tired and could only use this method to protect her sister Qiaoer.
She thought that as long as she relied on Sister Qiao'er, one of her eldest brother or second brother would definitely stay.
Sister Qiao'er won't be left alone.
It really happened as she wished.
The eldest and second brothers stayed to accompany them.
Lu Qingyao followed them. She came to Puji Temple mainly to pray for her parents who were far away in exile.
Jiang Miaomiao and her brother did not go in, but just wandered around the market outside the temple.
Mother gave them some copper coins and each of them bought a string of candied haws.
He also licked Jiang Miaomiao first.
Phew... so sweet...
Not tasty!
The little guy had no interest in eating the candied haws. He licked it once and then closed his mouth.
He looked around with his eyes rolling.
Only Jiang Ziyan noticed her abnormality and looked in the direction she was looking.
Two carriages were parked on the roadside, one in front and one behind.
That day, I saw Landlord Liu pulling a young woman out of the carriage.
The woman looked only a few years older than Jiang Qiao'er, but she had her hair in a bun.
He was wearing a silk jacket and gold and silver jewelry, looking very luxurious.
A boy of fifteen or sixteen got off the carriage at the back.
He is chubby and stupid, and looks a bit like Landlord Liu.
I think it’s the legendary Liu Shazi.
When he saw the candied haws, his eyes widened, but he was dragged towards the temple by Landlord Liu.
Halfway through the journey, the woman said a few words to Mr. Liu and then walked towards them.
Jiang Ziyan suddenly remembered who this person was.
She is the good friend mentioned by Sister Qiaoer, the tenth concubine of Landlord Liu.
Look at Jiang Miaomiao again.
The little baby's face wrinkled up.
He sucked his fingers and looked at the woman nervously.
Jiang Ziyan became alert.
Let the eldest brother quietly follow the Liu father and son.
The woman walked towards Jiang Qiao'er with a smile, "Qiao'er, are you here to drink the five-flavor porridge too?"
"Zhaodi...you are here too?" Jiang Qiaoer said happily.
She was a little surprised.
Master Liu never allows his concubines to come to crowded places. Why did she come today?
He also allowed her to come and see him.
Do you still want her to be a lobbyist?
Chen Zhaodi put her arm around her, glanced at the baby in her arms, and then looked at Jiang Ziyan behind her.
A barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes.
"Qiao'er, how come you have so many more brothers and sisters?"
Jiang Miaomiao always felt that this woman was weird.
"It's my aunt's house."
Although Jiang Qiaoer wanted to see her former good sister, she was also afraid that she would mention the past again.
Chen Zhaodi held her and talked for a long time.
Jiang Miaomiao looked at her straight, which made her feel very uncomfortable.
"Qiao'er, let's go find a place to sit inside and have a private chat, okay? I have good news to tell you..."
Chen Zhaodi lowered her voice and whispered in Jiang Qiaoer's ear, "I'm going to be a mother!"
Jiang Qiaoer stared at her with wide eyes.
Chen Zhaodi is only three years older than her.
She's going to be a mother.
Although the voice was small, Jiang Miaomiao could hear it clearly.
It’s a pity that women in ancient times got married and had children so early.
I'm afraid they haven't developed yet.
"Qiao'er, aren't you happy for me?"
"No, I'm happy... I'm happy for you... Congratulations!" Jiang Qiaoer smiled awkwardly.
Looking at Miaomiao in his arms, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
Maybe she felt sorry for her good friend.
After all, Landlord Liu is older than her father.
"Let's go, let your brother take care of the baby for a while." As Chen Zhaodi was speaking, she wanted to help her take the baby out of her arms.
Jiang Miaomiao suddenly reacted.
Holding on to Jiang Qiaoer tightly.
Just don't let go.
Chen Zhaodi was anxious and used a little force.
Jiang Miaomiao burst into tears, wailing at the top of her lungs, and looked at Chen Zhaodi with a look of grievance on her face.
"Let go, you scared my sister." Jiang Ziyan stepped forward and pushed her away.
Jiang Qiaoer also avoided her, hugged Jiang Miaomiao and rocked her while coaxing her, "Miaomiao, be good, Miaomiao, don't cry, sister is not going anywhere."
Chen Zhaodi had a dark face, frowned, and looked at Jiang Miaomiao with disgust.
He clutched the handkerchief tightly with both hands.
Jiang Miaomiao was crying, but she was very happy in her heart.
Let’s see how you can be more bad?
"Zhao Di, you'd better leave. My sister can't leave me alone, and I can't do anything..."
Jiang Qiaoer remembered her mother's instructions.
Her mother told her not to associate with anyone from the Liu family, and she was referring to Chen Zhaodi.
Ever since Chen Zhaodi persuaded her to marry Liu Shazi last time, she found that her good sister had changed.
Chen Zhaodi was at a loss and stood there for a while.
Seeing that the baby had stopped crying, he wanted to go up and say a few words to Jiang Qiaoer.
As a result, as soon as he got close to Jiang Miaomiao.
The little one cried and screamed as if she was going to kill her.
Chen Zhaodi looked embarrassed and quickly retreated.
"Zhao Di, my sister is a little afraid of you. Just stand there and don't come over." Jiang Qiaoer's face also fell.
My sister's hands were twisted red by Chen Zhaodi.
She held Jiang Miaomiao's little hand, her eyes full of heartache.
I didn't expect that this person who is about to become a mother has no idea of the seriousness of the matter.
Chen Zhaodi left without saying a word with a gloomy face.
Jiang Miaomiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
I'm tired of crying and want to sleep for a while.
Just closed my eyes.
Then I heard a familiar voice, "Qiaojie, your mother fell down the stairs, go and see her quickly..."
Jiang Qiaoer was anxious. She hugged Jiang Miaomiao and pulled Jiang Ziyan inside.
"Come, I'll take care of the child and younger brother. Go quickly!" Aunt Wang reached out to hug Jiang Miaomiao.
The baby suddenly woke up and looked at her with wide eyes.
Holding Jiang Qiaoer tightly.
She burst into tears, crying so sadly.
I feel so tired.
How come one leaves and another comes?
She cried until her voice became hoarse.
What a sin!
Aunt Wang pulled out a woman from somewhere, and the woman was very plump.
He reached out to hug Jiang Miaomiao, "Baby, just have some milk, give it to me!"
Jiang Ziyan couldn't push them away, so he stood in front of Jiang Qiaoer and her sister.
She looked at the two of them warily, "My sister doesn't want to drink other people's milk, don't bother... If you come any closer, I'll yell..."
Only then did Jiang Qiaoer discover the clue.
Aunt Wang is not feeling well today.
Her first reaction was that these two people were going to take pictures of Hanako.
Shouting to the crowd: "Help! Help... The child is being kidnapped... The child is being kidnapped..."
The eyes of everyone around them were instantly focused on them.
I saw a half-grown little boy, holding up his hands to protect the little girl.
The little girl had a baby tied in her arms.
In front of the boy were two women in gorgeous clothes.
"Little girl, where are your parents?" Immediately, several kind-hearted people gathered around.
Jiang Qiaoer: "I'm getting the five-flavor porridge at the temple. Please help me call them. My mother's name is Liu Yu Niang..."
Aunt Wang saw this and smiled stiffly, "It's a misunderstanding, we are from the same village..."
Suddenly I felt a chill on my head.
Wipe a handful...
Bird shit!
"Ah! Damn bird!" Aunt Wang wanted to run away with her tail between her legs.
But was surrounded by people...
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