A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Lin Qingwan sat in the pavilion of Taotao Residence, playing her favorite song elegantly. Xiao Yi and Jia Xu passed by the pavilion and walked towards the study in the backyard. Jia Xu glanced at Xiao Yi from time to time.

To Jia Xu, Xiao Yi was the same age as him but was the legendary child from another family. When they were young, they both studied in the same private school under the same teacher. The only difference was that the one was a studious kid while the other was a naughty boy who climbed up the roof and took off the tiles. However, they were only classmates for one year before Xiao Yi entered the palace to study with the prince.

"It's amazing that I can actually sit down and play chess with you."

Jia Xu sat to the side of Heizi, and after the waitress served tea and left, he said that he could imagine himself playing swordplay and pitching pots with Xiao Yi, drinking and eating, but the idea of playing chess as a pleasant thing was indeed a bit strange.

"You and I are brothers-in-law. We will play chess together many times in the future. You can make the first move." Xiao Yi said with a smile.

"I'm not a good chess player, so you don't have to take it too seriously. Otherwise, we'll just play chess all afternoon."

Jia Xu relaxed his sitting posture and said.

"Ah."

Xiao Yi probably also felt that the atmosphere was a bit weird, and he felt a little restrained.

"Actually, I think it's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. What's more, my fifth brother-in-law is a dashing man. He has been the best lover in the hearts of Jinhan women since he was a child. My two silly sisters have also been talking about you since they were young."

Jia Xu knew about the illegitimate child outside, but he didn't know the price Lin Qinghuan paid for this, which was that she could no longer have children. He just thought that she was jealous of her concubine, and now he wanted to say a few words for him from Xiao Yi's perspective.

"It's indeed my fault. Huan'er was frightened." Xiao Yiluozi said.

"Don't worry, Mo'er has been comforting Huan'er. She's still young and doesn't quite understand some things. Now even her parents-in-law have calmed down. After a few days of coaxing, Huan'er will be fine. Her sister is the same way. I have to comfort her for a long time every time."

After Jia Xu finished speaking, his expression showed that he felt the same as Xiao Yi.

"Haha... the girl from the Lin family is indeed different."

Xiao Yi also smiled awkwardly.

"Actually, you and I are quite lucky. Look at that Third Sister sitting in the pavilion playing the piano just now. Those Wang brothers are really pitiful. I heard from Mo'er that they are not allowed to enter the room and can only sleep in the concubine's room every day!"

Jia Xu is now very grateful that his mother decisively proposed marriage. If he had married Lin Qingwan back then, his life would have been very difficult.

Xiao Yi nodded. He naturally felt that Lin Qinghuan was the girl of the Lin family who suited his heart best, but it was just that his little wife was a little difficult to please now.

"How does Brother Jia usually make Lin Mo happy?"

Xiao Yi was silent for a while and then cleared his throat and asked. The purpose of his visit today was for this. He often heard Lin Qinghuan mention the interesting things about Jia Xu and Lin Mo. Moreover, Jia Xu had many clever ideas and everyone in the neighborhood knew about them.

"To please her. Last year, my wife was mad at me for a long time because of something my concubine did. I tried to tease her every day, but it didn't work. Then I had an idea. Hey, guess what?"

Jia Xu and Xiao Yi raised their eyebrows and asked.

Xiao Yi shook his head and looked at him curiously.

"Mo'er loves medicine and healing people the most. I bought a lot of herbs and accompanied her to the outskirts of the city to provide medical treatment for the poor. I accompanied her for two months of charity. In the end, she forgave me, saying that it was because of my kindness."

After Jia Xu finished speaking, he blinked at Xiao Yi smugly, feeling that he was very smart.

"I cater to her interests. Huan'er likes painting, and I bought her a lot of books, painting albums, brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone, but she didn't even glance at them."

Xiao Yi was too embarrassed to say that he had reached the point where he had to cook every day to please beautiful women.

"No, no, Brother Xiao, I respect your clever brain when it comes to government affairs, but you're a little lacking when it comes to pleasing girls."

Jia Xu raised his head and chest proudly, and was so proud that even the black piece that fell seemed to glow. At this moment, he suddenly felt that he was much more powerful than Xiao Yi.

"Xiao Yi would like to ask Brother Jia for some advice on how to please my wife."

Xiao Yi said with a bow.

"Let me think about it, I can definitely give you an idea."

Jia Xu knocked on the wooden table with his hand, coughed twice, and began to think seriously. Xiao Yi also looked at him with great curiosity.

"Have it!"

Jia Xu suddenly looked at Xiao Yi with shining eyes and said.

"what?"

Xiao Yi looked at Jia Xu expectantly.

"I remember Mo'er said that Huan'er has loved admiring flowers since she was a child, especially those in large fields. Back when she was in Luofeng, she particularly liked the Fengmu Garden and even built a small courtyard next to it for convenient flower viewing. When she came to the Jinhan official's house to admire chrysanthemums, she bought a whole yard of chrysanthemums when she returned. She was so happy drinking tea and chatting under the flowers every day. When she was in the palace, she also went to the pavilion in the Imperial Garden every day to sit and admire the flowers."

After Jia Xu finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yi proudly, thinking to himself, you don’t even know that your wife loves to appreciate flowers the most, you are so stupid.

"Brother Jia, do you mean that I should organize a flower exhibition for her?"

Xiao Yi asked, he had done it once before, but he was busy at that time and sent Haitang to the courtyard of Luoyi Pavilion. He never had time to look for her, and he didn't know whether she liked it or not.

"Now is the perfect time for lotus flowers to bloom. You can decorate the lake in Le Yin Fang and cheer her up wherever she's angry. With a sincere apology and a romantic scene, even a tree like Huan'er will be moved to blossom. After all, she's just a little girl."

After Jia Xu finished speaking, he took another sip of tea happily. He was very satisfied with his idea and then smiled happily.

"Very interesting, this is a good idea."

After hearing this, Xiao Yi agreed very much, so he picked up the teacup and clinked it with Jia Xu's in the air.

"I'm familiar with the place where I can buy flowers. I can help you."

Jia Xu has been living in the east and west of Jinhan City since he was a child. He knows everything from which bun shop has the best flavor in Shilipu to the best wine in Jiumen Lane. He also has acquaintances in everything from the best Iron Sword Hall in the west to the flower market in the south.

"Thank you, Brother Jia."

"Okay, okay... Hey, why did I lose... Let's try again."

Jia Xu looked down at the chessboard, and his happy smile instantly vanished.

The three sisters of the Lin family in the front yard also returned to the yard from the pavilion. There were a lot of ice cubes in the house, so it was not so hot. Lin Mo's small kitchen also brought iced sour plum soup to the three girls, which was quite appetizing to them.

"I've always wanted to see you, but I'm afraid I'll infect you with that terrible disease. Your body is already..."

Lin Qingwan took Lin Qinghuan's hand and said apologetically.

"It's okay. I was the one to blame for Sister Wan's illness. Now that you're better, I'm relieved."

Lin Qinghuan also said considerately.

"You've suffered a lot. Not only your parents feel bad for you, but I'm also very sad. Fortunately, the child is fine, and you've made it through."

Lin Qingwan looked at Lin Qinghuan, her eyes full of self-blame.

"Fortunately, I was able to save my life, thanks to the help of a noble person."

Lin Qinghuan smiled helplessly, thinking that Ning Sijue had saved his life again. It was funny to think that this was the first time he had seen someone so timid, but he was the noble man in his life.

"Father and mother went to the Sixth Prince's residence to express their gratitude. He is a very kind man. Huan'er, you must thank him sincerely."

Lin Qingwan said again.

"Well, when I feel better, I will go to his house to thank him. He saved me twice."

Lin Qinghuan picked up the half-embroidered dress by Lin Mo and started embroidering it with needle and thread.

"twice?"

Lin Qingwan looked at Lin Qinghuan with some confusion.

"You two should stop chatting and have some ice soup to cool down."

Lin Mo walked over with the small clothes and tiger-head shoes he had made for Xiao Xingjian.

"Chuxia, bring Jianer in to try on the shoes." She turned around and shouted to the maids who were chatting in the yard.

"okay."

Chuxia stood up, brushed off the dust on her clothes from squatting, and went to the next room to look for her wet nurse.

After a while, Tong Yunxiang and the other two carried Xiao Xingjian, who was still a little drunk from the milk, into the house.

"Jian'er looks more and more like Huan'er. She is so beautiful."

Lin Qingwan also moved closer and looked at the little kid who was almost killed by her for a long time.

"Baby, come and try on the shoes made by your second aunt."

Lin Qinghuan was very happy to see her son, and she and Lin Mo carefully put the tiger-head shoes on the little chubby feet.

"It's quite suitable. Sister Mo has really skillful hands."

Lin Qinghuan played with her son's fragrant little feet for a while and said approvingly.

Lin Qingwan noticed with her sharp eyes that the baby was wearing the gold bracelet she had made for the child when he was one month old, and she couldn't help but glance at Lin Qinghuan again.

"This little bracelet is quite unique."

Lin Mo saw the pair of small gold bracelets when he was trying clothes on his child.

"This was specially made by my baby's third aunt, so of course it looks good."

Lin Qinghuan chuckled and looked at Lin Qingwan beside him.

"I'm not good at women's work, but I can't let my little nephew suffer."

Lin Qingwan also stepped forward to help Lin Mo change the child's clothes and said.

"Third sister has always had good taste."

Lin Mo also smiled slightly and said.

"By the way, I heard that the Music School has become very busy these days while I've been bedridden. Sister Wan is working hard despite her illness."

Lin Qinghuan asked again.

"Well, there are some new guests. They probably came to show their support for Daddy's sake. We've also hired a lot of musicians recently."

When Lin Qingwan said this, a strange look flashed across her face, and then she continued to talk to Lin Qinghuan with a smile.

"As the deputy head monk, I can't help at all, leaving Sister Wan to work hard alone."

Lin Qinghuan said a little embarrassedly.

"What are you talking about? You're the one who did the hard work. If it weren't for you, this music hall wouldn't have such a good position."

Lin Qingwan said softly.

"What's mine is mine, and my father and mother said we will always be a family."

Lin Qinghuan is in a good mood as long as she is with her mother and family.

"Wen'er's wedding is coming soon. I guess Daddy and Mommy will go back to Luofeng after the wedding banquet."

Lin Mo said.

"Well, Wen'er has been studying etiquette in the palace recently. The Xiao family loves to pay attention to these things. Fortunately, when we get married, we just put on the red veil and go out."

Lin Qinghuan started complaining about the Xiao family's many rules again.

"That's normal. After all, the Queen is from the Xiao family, so she's naturally more well-behaved." Lin Qingwan said admiringly.

"That's true." Lin Mo agreed.

"Anyway, I'm increasingly reluctant to stay in the Xiao Mansion. I need to think carefully about how to get Daddy and Mommy to take me to Luofeng City. Nan'er still lives in my Lingzhu Garden, and I miss her terribly."

Lin Qinghuan said.

"You're talking nonsense. Our Jian'er is so young. What will happen to him if you go to Luo Feng?" Lin Mo said as he patted Lin Qinghuan's mouth lightly.

"Of course I'll take him along." Lin Qinghuan muttered.

"How can such a small child follow you all the way to Luofeng?" Lin Mo said

"It seems that he has become a burden to me."

Lin Qinghuan glanced at the little person in her arms and complained coquettishly.

"Madam, dinner is ready. The young master and Master Xiao are already seated."

While the three sisters were chatting, the maid outside knocked on the door and said.