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Just speaking of the Grand View Garden, now Yuanchun is about to become the Princess of Beijing County, which means that the Grand View Garden will no longer exist. It's a pity for this beautiful nickname.
Thinking of this, Shui Rong took back the golden nude, looked at Tanchun in front of him, and said in a clear voice: "In this case, I will not give this gift to my third sister."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and they didn't know what the prince meant. Tanchun pursed her lips, feeling uneasy. Why did the other sisters have it, but she was left out?
Seeing that the prince looked humble and did not look unhappy, she asked in a clear voice, "Brother-in-law, why is this?"
Shui Rong's lips curled up slightly when she heard that. She looked at Tanchun with a slightly teasing look and replied with a smile, "You are different from other sisters, so I naturally cannot wait for you the same way. This meeting gift is a little too small, so I cannot give it to you."
The other sisters are all younger than her, but Tanchun is different. She will be the one sleeping next to her in the future, so how can she be stingy with her?
Tanchun suddenly realized what was going on. She and her other sisters were all the prince's sisters-in-law, so what was the difference? The only difference was that she would be married into the palace, which meant that she would be the prince's personal lover in the future.
Even though Tanchun was capable, her cheeks couldn't help but flush when she heard this. Her big eyes looked around with a spirit, and her heroic eyebrows revealed the demeanor of a little girl.
The girls in the room were all smart, so they naturally understood what was said. They all covered their mouths and giggled, especially the lively Xiangyun, who even covered her belly. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, she would have burst into laughter.
Grandmother Jia's face was beaming. She originally thought that the prince was unhappy, but she didn't expect that he was treating her specially. This special treatment meant that he accepted Tanchun's dowry and also showed his deep love for her.
Shui Rong looked at Tanchun and immediately asked, "Does Third Sister have anything she likes?"
Hearing this, Tanchun lowered her eyes and nodded, saying, "I like everything my brother-in-law gives me."
Shui Rong smiled after hearing this and looked at Tanchun's little mouth, which was so sweet. She was indeed the one who loved banana the most. The banana tasted as sweet as bamboo shoots.
When giving gifts to girls, you must give them what they like. The four girls of the Jia family are good at playing chess, calligraphy and painting, and Tanchun naturally likes calligraphy.
Although Shui Rong knew about it, he didn't want to say it out loud. After all, as a foreigner, knowing the preferences of a girl would inevitably make people think too much and cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
Shui Rong then turned his eyes to look at Yuanchun who was standing beside him, and said in a clear voice: "Yuanchun, as the elder sister, why don't you say anything?"
At this time, the future mistress needs to speak up, especially since this is her sister.
Yuanchun had been immersed in the palace for several years, and what she saw and heard was different from that of ordinary girls. She understood that it was normal for royal nobles to be surrounded by concubines, so she had no objection to Tanchun's dowry, and even understood that Tanchun was her helper in the palace.
"Your Highness, my third sister is good at poetry and calligraphy, and she likes to copy the calligraphy of Yan Lugong."
Since Tanchun is her assistant, Yuanchun naturally knows her character and hobbies.
Shui Rong understood what he said. The original novel described where Tanchun lived. There was a couplet hanging on the left and right of her desk. It was written by Yan Lugong. The words read: "A leisurely temperament among the mist and clouds, a life among the springs and rocks in the wild." It can be seen that Tanchun was a person who liked Yan Lugong.
"It just so happens that I have a rare copy of Yan Lugong's "Records of the Fairy Altar at Magu Mountain" in my study. How about this, when Third Sister follows Yuanchun into the palace, I will find it and give it to you."
Yan Lugong is Yan Zhenqing, one of the four great masters of regular script. His calligraphy is upright and heavy. Tanchun likes his calligraphy. As the saying goes, a person's calligraphy reflects his character. He is also a self-disciplined and polite person, which is not bad.
Tanchun was shocked when she heard this, her lively eyes brightened, and she said in a clear voice: "In the "Magu Mountain Fairy Altar Record", the fist is clenched and the claws are exposed, the characters are powerful but the edges are hidden, and every stroke has the style of official script. Among all the inscriptions of Lu Gong, this one is the best."
After the excitement, Tanchun came back to her senses and saw Shui Rong looking at her with interest. Her pretty face seemed to be smeared with rouge. She lowered her eyes and whispered, "This is too expensive."
As a person who loves calligraphy, how could he not want a rare copy? If not, he would not have lost his composure before. But as he said, the item is too valuable and it is not easy to accept it.
Shui Rong didn't take it seriously. He must be willing to treat his daughter's family, so he said in a clear voice: "No matter how valuable it is, it is still a common thing. I am not proficient in calligraphy. I will inevitably cast it idle in the study. The third sister is good at poetry and calligraphy, so I can use it." ."
When Tanchun heard the prince say this, she was delighted and agreed. She was reluctant to give up the precious book.
After bowing and saying "OK", Tanchun looked at Shui Rong with her lively eyes as clear as autumn water. Previously, the Second Wife asked her to bring a maid as a dowry, and she felt a little nervous. But now, the prince was gentle, humble and easy-going. Such a man made her feel sweet in her heart.
Shui Rong understood what was happening when he saw this. No matter in ancient or modern times, tall, rich, handsome and generous men are always favored by girls.
At present, the precious book can only be given to Tanchun after she enters the mansion. However, it would be inappropriate not to give Tanchun a gift today. After thinking about it, Shui Rong took off the jade pendant on his waist, handed it over, and said, "Brother-in-law's gift today is indispensable. Please accept this, Third Sister."
Upon hearing this, Tanchun pursed her lips but said nothing. She reached out to take it. After all, Shui Rong had made it clear that this was a gift from her brother-in-law, and not accepting it would be like an insult to her elder sister.
I took the jade pendant and felt it was slightly cool to the touch. It was obviously not an ordinary object. After all, it was worn by the prince, so how could it be bad?
Grandmother Jia watched the scene quietly, and her heart became more and more satisfied. The fact that the prince treated Tanchun with great love proved that his decision to marry her off as a concubine was correct.
As for worrying about something, there is absolutely no need to do so. After all, they are all members of the Jia family, and their status and position are there, and they cannot exceed the limit.
Aunt Zhao, who was huddled in the corner, had bright eyes. She didn't know what the rare book was used for, but she knew it must be a valuable item. Now the prince gave her a jade pendant as well, so it went without saying that something worn by a noble lady would not be cheap. This showed that her daughter was quite loved by the prince.
Thinking of this, Aunt Zhao whispered a few words in Jia Huan's ear and pushed him out.
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Chapter 80 Shui Rong: This wave is not a loss
"Greetings to my brother-in-law."
Jia Huan looked a little doubtful, but with Aunt Zhao's "encouragement", he took two steps forward and knelt on his knees.
Everyone looked at each other, and couldn't help but worry, and all pairs of bright eyes looked at Tanchun.
Grandmother Jia, who was sitting in the hall, had a gloomy expression. Jia Huan had previously met the prince together with Jia Zheng and Baoyu. It was precisely because of this that Grandmother Jia did not even greet Baoyu. Who was he and why did he come up here on his own?
However, because Shui Rong was present, it was not easy to get angry, so Grandmother Jia had to suppress her anger.
Shui Rong was quite stunned when he saw this situation, and he knelt down and called him brother-in-law. Jia Huan's bold move was really touching.
If conditions permit, he still hopes to let Tanchun do it with her big, lively eyes.
Seeing that Tanchun's face was a little pale, Shui Rong also knew that the atmosphere was a little cold, so he took out a golden nude and handed it to her, saying warmly: "Brother Huan, there is no need to perform such a grand ceremony, get up!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan stood up, took the golden necklace with a smile on his face, his eyes sparkling.
Shui Rong didn't say much when he saw this. Although Jia Huan looked like a decent human being, it was hard to evaluate his words and actions. One could only say that his character was led astray by Aunt Zhao. He didn't have the slightest air of a young man from a noble family and was quite hypocritical.
I thought the matter was over, but Aunt Zhao in the corner started to act like a demon. She came a few steps closer with a flattering look, put her arm around Jia Huan's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Your Highness, Huan'er is the third girl's brother. They have always had a deep affection for each other."
Upon hearing this, Tanchun turned pale, bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and her previously rouge-red lips seemed to have lost their color, and her body began to tremble slightly.
The reason why Aunt Zhao pointed out her brother was simply because she saw that the prince treated her well, so she wanted to give Jia Huan a chance and hoped that the prince would take care of him.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Aunt Zhao's idea, but she didn't think that today was the eldest sister's first engagement ceremony, and she was just a concubine. Even if the prince wanted to take care of her, he should take care of his younger brother Baoyu first. This was so inappropriate and seemed to be stealing the show. It would only make the old lady, the second wife, and the eldest sister feel upset.
And Jia Huan kept looking at the prince's purse. He was really unworthy of being on such a high platform. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would have to be scolded.
Jia's mother's face was not looking good at this time, but she knew that she could not lose face in front of the prince, so she could only suppress her anger and said in a deep voice: "Okay, you go down first."
Such annoying things are out of sight, out of mind.
Shui Rong saw that Tanchun's lips were almost bitten, and knew that the current situation made Tanchun quite embarrassed. You said that Aunt Zhao was the same. She couldn't just go to Tanchun to talk to her in private, but had to embarrass her in public.
In this age of moral ethics and etiquette, it is not easy for a concubine like Tanchun to get along in the mansion with such an ignorant mother.
Since it has been confirmed that Tanchun will enter the palace, she is his woman. He loves his woman and Shui Rong cannot ignore it. So he said in a gentle voice: "No wonder he looks so pretty. He is actually the third sister's brother."
Shui Rong praised Jia Huan "against his will" to protect Tanchun's dignity. Of course, it was not against his will, after all, Jia Huan's appearance was indeed good, but his character was not to be praised.
As he spoke, Shui Rong took out a few gold nuggets from his purse and handed them over, saying with a smile, "Brother Huan, take them all!"
Jia Huan took it with a smile on his face, looking like he had never seen the world before. Shui Rong did not comment on this, as he was expressing his attitude anyway.
Tanchun felt relieved upon seeing this, and there was a hint of emotion in her lively eyes. If Shui Rong's expression changed because of this, she would become a joke today.
But who is our Aunt Zhao? She is ignorant and unaware. Seeing Shui Rong's gentle attitude and generosity, her eyes lit up and she smiled and praised: "The prince has such a handsome boy. Our third girl is so lucky."
Upon hearing this, Lady Jia's face darkened and her old eyes were as sharp as knives. She called the prince a handsome boy and said, "Who does she think she is?" Not to mention that Lady Wang, the legitimate mother-in-law, did not dare to speak lightly, even she, the old lady of the Duke, was extremely cautious. Where did she get the confidence from? It seemed that she was getting too arrogant and lawless.
Tanchun's face turned pale, knowing in her heart how much taboo her own mother had committed. She looked at Lady Jia's expression and became ruthless. She raised her eyebrows and spat, "Aunt, who are you talking about? I am just a servant. If I am lucky, I am the eldest sister. Aunt, you just drank too much and you should be quiet to rest."
Shui Rong remained silent upon hearing this. Seeing Lady Jia's stern expression, he had originally wanted to smooth things over, but who would have thought that Tanchun would actually start the trouble first.
These words made clear the rank between her and Yuanchun, and characterized Aunt Zhao's nonsense as the result of drinking too much. As long as Aunt Zhao stopped, no one would pursue the matter too much afterwards. While preserving her own dignity, she also indirectly protected Aunt Zhao.
In the original novel, Tanchun was too indifferent to her biological mother Aunt Zhao. Not only were her words cold and indifferent to the point of contempt, she even said: "I only care about the master and the mistress, and I don't care about anyone else." These words of severing ties were extremely cruel, which caused her to be criticized and considered an ungrateful person.
However, Shui Rong did not think so. Firstly, according to the etiquette of that era, illegitimate children had to call their mistress "mother" and be raised by her when necessary, and could only call their biological mother "aunt". Therefore, Tanchun followed Baoyu in calling Mrs. Wang "Madam" and was very firm in calling her biological mother "aunt" which was in accordance with etiquette.
Secondly, Aunt Zhao's unreliability made the maids and servants look down on her, not to mention Tanchun, who was known as the "phoenix in the madam's nest". Who could remain calm and composed with such a vulgar mother?
It was precisely because of Tanchun's cold-heartedness that she was able to preserve herself under this feudal ethics, and those people who were obsessed with wealth would also look up to Aunt Zhao for her sake.
If Tanchun was really heartless, she would not have had any private contact with Aunt Zhao. If she really had to be submissive, she would have been isolated together with Aunt Zhao, Jia Huan and her son.
Tanchun's ruthlessness may be more due to her anger at her for not fighting back.
Looking at Tanchun with her eyebrows raised and fingers pointed, she has the demeanor of a hero among women. She deserves the nickname "Rose", as it really has thorns.
Well, the cute girl with big eyes and thorns is quite contrasting. If Tanchun raised her eyebrows and scolded him... Well, it's worth it.
When Aunt Zhao saw Tanchun stepping on her, she wanted to argue, but when she saw Lady Jia's murderous look, she was choked up, smiled angrily, and pulled Jia Huan back to the corner.
She is ignorant, but not so ignorant that she cannot see other people's expressions.
Seeing the cold and quiet atmosphere, Shui Rong thought for a moment, then turned his eyes to Yuanchun and said, "Yuanchun, you are the eldest sister. Since the third sister likes calligraphy, you can make some simple but not vulgar, straightforward but not clumsy calligraphy and paintings and light toys for her."
Yuanchun's starry eyes slightly turned when she heard that. The prince had given her rare books and jade pendants as gifts, but now he asked her to deliver some small items, and pointed out that she was the eldest sister. Was he asking her, the eldest sister, to take care of him more and act like a mistress?
Thinking of this, Yuanchun nodded and said, "I will take good care of Third Sister."
Shui Rong nodded slightly when he heard this. Yuanchun was an intelligent person, so she could naturally understand what he meant. With Yuanchun's words, Lady Jia, Lady Wang and others would also give her face and would never blame Aunt Zhao for this, which would bring shame to Tanchun.
Shui Rong then said to Tanchun, "Third sister, Yuanchun is your elder sister. If you have any grievances in the future, ask your elder sister to help you."
Tanchun's heart was moved when she heard this. She was a concubine's daughter and had no status to speak of. Moreover, she had a mother who loved to gossip, which made her life even more difficult.
Therefore, she worked harder and more attentively than the legitimate daughter. She was treated like a young lady in the Rongguo Mansion because of her own efforts. She also worked hard to gain the love of Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang.
Including the maidservant who came with the dowry this time, Tanchun knew in her heart that if she was not welcomed, it would not be her turn.
The prince was a thoughtful man, not only did he protect her dignity, but he also gave her something to rely on. For a moment, she, who had always been self-reliant, felt inexplicably upset.
In the original novel, Tanchun once said: "If I were a man and could go out, I would have left long ago and established a career. Then I would have my own reasons."
From this we can see that Tanchun is a self-reliant person, but no matter how self-reliant a girl is, she still needs someone to rely on.
This does not mean relying on men. It not only means relying on men in life, but also on spirit, heart, and body.
At this time, Tanchun looked at Shuirong with her bright big eyes, and the girl's cheeks were slightly rosy, which was a heart-beating feeling.
As the saying goes, "Eyes are the windows to the soul." Tanchun had bright big eyes, and when they looked at each other, Shuirong could see the twinkling stars.
These big eyes are very lively.
When their eyes met, Tanchun's heart trembled slightly, her cheeks felt slightly drunk, and she quickly lowered her eyes, bowed, and retreated holding the jade pendant.
Seeing this, Grandmother Jia did not say much. She also liked Tanchun. Now she was following a gentle young man like the prince. Although she was a concubine, she had survived well considering her status as a concubine's daughter.
Soon, a little girl came forward.
Shui Rong looked at the little girl in front of him. She was wearing a long coat with a cross collar and a lavender base. The magnolia flower embroidery on her chest was beautiful and elegant.
Her facial features are exquisite, just like in a painting. Her petite face is pink and tender, and her skin is as delicate and white as goat milk curd. It is so crystal clear that people can't bear to look at it, for fear that their eyes will be set and her face will be pierced. Come to a hole.
Shui Rong's eyelids couldn't help but twitch. He was still small, not big enough, this was Luo...