Just as everyone was about to have their reunion dinner, someone came to report that some gifts had been sent to Prince Jing's mansion. The whole family was very puzzled. Hadn't they just sent New Year gifts two days ago? Why were they sending gifts today?
"Where is the gift list? Bring it to me...let us take a look." Old Marquis Xiao was so anxious that he almost forgot that he couldn't read.
"There is no gift list. The person who came said that these were some fireworks, and they were gifts for the young masters." The servant would say.
"Aren't fireworks only visible in the palace and the prince's mansion?" Qin was genuinely happy. Having a good relationship with Prince Jing's mansion was much more important than having a good relationship with ten or even twenty officials.
"Since it has been sent to you, just accept it." Although the things are precious, they have already been sent and you can't just return them. If you return the gifts sent by King Jing during the New Year, it would be unless you don't want to live in Kyoto anymore.
After dinner, the Xiao family gathered in the yard to watch the fireworks. This was the first time Xiao Yao had seen fireworks since coming to the ancient times. The others were so excited that they jumped and shouted to see their brothers so happy. Xiao Yao was also infected and concentrated on watching the fireworks show, which had a simple meaning but was excellent.
At the same time, there was another scene in Prince Jing's Mansion. Prince Jing and Yun Yichen and his son were having a conversation about the whereabouts of the fireworks.
"Your uncle gave the palace a total of ten boxes of fireworks, but you actually gave six boxes to the Xiao family. Can you tell me why you did this?" From now on, you are partial to your father-in-law's family. When the little girl grows up, King Jing silently calculated that it will take seven or eight years before the palace is emptied by his son! The most important point is whether the little girl will appreciate your kindness and understand your intentions! What a silly child, far worse than I was back then.
If the girl wasn't so young, and if his son wasn't still confused about his feelings, King Jing would have passed on some of his experience to his son. He had wasted his skills in vain, and his talents were wasted!
"You asked me to give the Xiao family fireworks. It's too late to regret it now!" I've never seen my father be so stingy. It's just some fireworks, isn't it? What's the big deal?
"Do you know how many boxes of fireworks there are in the whole of Kyoto? You generously gave away more than half of them, leaving only four boxes for the palace. Why didn't you give them all to the Xiao family?" Taking my things to do favors at my father-in-law's house, how smart!
"They have six boys in their family, how much more can we give if not six boxes?" They should be setting off fireworks now! There will be people setting them off, and there will be people watching. Imagining that scene, Yun Yichen's mouth curled up involuntarily.
"If there are ten boys in their family, are you still going to give them all to them?" The most important thing is that the little girl will be with her family today. Giving them to her brothers is just an excuse. The boy's purpose is to make the little girl happy!
"But there are only six boys in their family." Yun Yichen didn't understand why his father was so fussy today.
"You haven't told me they have two little girls yet?" Son, when will you finally come to your senses? Dad is worried about you.
Yun Yichen turned his head away and refused to answer King Jing's question. He didn't give anything to the little girl, so there was no need to feel guilty. Yes, he shouldn't feel guilty. He was just interacting with the boys of the Xiao family. Did it have to be his business who they wanted to watch the fireworks with?
"Hey! Let's go watch the fireworks!" If we don't watch it now, if someone says tomorrow that the little girl from the Xiao family likes it, we may not be able to keep the remaining boxes.
Two days later, the Xiao family sent someone to deliver a return gift. Coincidentally, the whole family was there, so King Jing ordered people to open the gift in public.
A colorful scroll appeared before the four people. The colors on the painting were somewhat different in shades, and some of the colors were not very pure. Despite its many flaws, it was a painting with color, and even the knowledgeable King Jing had never seen it before.
The picture shows three little girls watching fireworks together. There are colorful fireworks, vaguely visible houses, and red lanterns hanging high on the side... The three easily recognizable little girls look up and smile.
Along with the painting, a letter was also sent. Xiao Yao wished a happy new year to King Jing's family and solemnly thanked the palace for the gifts. The Xiao family had an unforgettable New Year's Eve because of these fireworks.
"It seems this child really has a talent for painting. It would be even better if the colors were more vivid. I wonder who will marry such an outstanding girl in the future."
Prince Jing looked at his son, speaking word by word. Yun Yichen stared at the scroll, seemingly oblivious. He vaguely remembered seeing a reference to overseas pigments somewhere, but couldn't recall the specifics. He could look it up when he had time. He wasn't trying to help the little girl, but he was only offering a hand because she had given her sister a gift and paid New Year's greetings to her father and mother.
King Jing talked to Niu Tanqin for a long time, but it didn't work at all. He could only comfort himself by saying "my son is too young to understand" and then he lowered his head to appreciate Xiao Yao's paintings with his wife and daughter.
After the New Year, it is the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Xiao Yi and his brothers want to cheer up their sister, and Xiao Yuan also wants to visit the Lantern Festival, so they all persuade Xiao Yao to go out for a walk.
"Since you're so enthusiastic, I'll reluctantly agree to your request this time!" Xiao Yao didn't like crowded, noisy places at all. In comparison, she would rather stay at home where there were no crowds or noise. She understood that everyone was kind-hearted, and to make her happy for a moment, she might as well follow public opinion!
Unfortunately, plans didn't change quickly enough. On the night of the 13th day of the first lunar month, Xiao Yao suddenly developed a fever. Because it was the middle of the night, Xiao Yao didn't want to disturb her family's rest. She thought that if she persevered and drank more hot water, she would be better in the morning! As a result, this delay made her condition worse. By the time everyone knew she was sick, Xiao Yao had already passed out from the fever.
"Look at what you've done. Ground you, ground you. Now it's all right. I'm telling you, if anything happens to Ping An, I'll kick you all out of the house. If you think we're an eyesore, just get out."
Old Marquis Xiao was furious and started scolding his sons one by one. The old man, who had been frustrated by his granddaughter's house arrest for over a month, finally exploded. In fact, he wanted to teach his wife and eldest daughter-in-law a lesson. It was these two women who were causing trouble for their granddaughter and making her sick. However, the Xiao family had no tradition of scolding women, so he could only hold back his anger and pointed the gun at his sons.
"Doctor, how is my granddaughter?" When Lord Xiao saw Doctor Zhao from the most prestigious Ji'an Hall in Kyoto coming out from the inner room, he walked up to him briskly and asked directly about his granddaughter's condition without even saying a word of courtesy.
Doctor Zhao did not dare to be negligent. Everyone in Kyoto knew that Old Marquis Xiao treated his granddaughter like a treasure. Now that the child was sick, it would be strange if he was not anxious.
"The eldest daughter of your family has had a high fever since last night. She was weak to begin with, so she fell into a coma. I have already given her medicine, but if possible, you should ask an imperial physician to come and see her. She has had a fever for too long, and I am afraid..." If her brain is damaged by the fever, I cannot afford the consequences of inadequate treatment.
"Is it serious? How did she get the disease?" asked Old Marquis Xiao.
"It's pent up in the chest, and staying in a room with a charcoal fire for a long time, and not being able to open the windows in winter, makes people feel stuffy. Then when adding or removing clothes, you catch a cold and don't pay attention, so you will naturally get sick."
"Is it serious?" Old Marquis Xiao glared at Xiao Jingkang fiercely, as if he was going to settle the score with him after the doctor left.
"Because the young lady is already weak and has had a fever for most of the night, I'm worried that the fever has spread to her brain, so I hope you can ask an imperial physician to examine her carefully."
Could it be that serious? The Xiao family was shocked after hearing the doctor's explanation. Xiao Jingkang and his wife regretted it so much. How could they have been so careless? What if their daughter's brain was really damaged by the burn?
"Sob, sob..." Tong Mingyu began to sob softly.
"What's the point of crying now? When you cruelly punished a child who had just recovered from her injuries, why didn't you consider her feelings? Whether her body could withstand the punishment? It's hard for Ping An to defend you at all costs. I'm ashamed of you." Old Marquis Xiao slumped down in a chair and said weakly. At this point, he no longer had the heart to blame anyone for being right or wrong. He was only worried about the child...
"I will go to Prince Jing's mansion to beg my cousin and Prince Jing to find the best imperial physician. Let's cure Ping'an's illness first. Once she recovers, it won't be too late to talk about other things later. What do you think, father-in-law?" This was the only solution Yuan Yutong could come up with.
"Go quickly." Old Marquis Xiao finally realized that now was not the time to assign blame, and that his granddaughter's health was what he should be most concerned about.
"Oh no, the eldest lady has a high fever." Qiao Yue hurried out from the inner room to report.
"I'll rub her body with wine. Madam San, please go and come back quickly. It's not a good sign if Ping'an keeps having a fever like this." Nanny Ruan washed her hands in the basin and walked quickly into Xiao Yao's bedroom.
"Why don't you go quickly." Seeing that his wife was frightened by Nanny Ruan's words, Xiao Jingmin hurried over and shook his arm, reminding her that now is not the time to be dazed, saving people is the most important thing, my dear wife.
"I'll go right away, right away." Yuan Yutong rode out on horseback. If the Xiao family took a carriage to get to Prince Jing's Mansion, it would take more than half an hour. Now Yuan Yutong rode at full speed and arrived at the gate of Prince Jing's Mansion in just an incense stick of time.
"My humble servant greets the Third Madam." The doorman bowed and saluted. This woman was the princess's cousin, so she must not be treated with disrespect.
"Your prince and princess are here." Yuan Yutong held the horse reins in one hand and the collar of the doorman with the other. The chivalrous woman of the Yuan family who was once so powerful in Kyoto was back again.
"Aunt, you are here. How dare you, a servant, neglect Madam Xiao? Don't you want to work in the palace anymore?" Yun Yichen scolded the doorman when he was about to go out and almost bumped into Yuan Yutong.
Yuan Yutong also realized her own gaffe and hurriedly let go of the doorman. She planned to ask Yun Yichen directly, hoping that he would help Ping An because her father-in-law had once taught him martial arts.
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