A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Qingyin Hall.

Liu Ji watched Liu Rong and Luo Yun walk in from outside.

"The eldest master asked someone to move all of the young lady's personal belongings into Qingbo Courtyard, and asked Yunxiang and Chuxia to go and serve her. The other two younger ones stayed in Luoyi Pavilion." Luo Yun said.

"How come these two children are so loving? I have been living in Qingyin Pavilion with the master only after Yier was born." Liu Ji couldn't stop smiling. It seemed that the fat grandson she had been thinking about would be here soon.

"I've said it before, Yi'er is so outstanding, the young lady will definitely like him." Liu Rong said proudly. Xiao Yi is Liu Ji's first child, and Liu Rong raised him single-handedly.

"But...this..." Luo Yun didn't dare to say some words that came to his lips.

"What's wrong? Is there anything you, Luo Kuaizui, can't say?" Liu Rong asked.

"Madam, the eldest son is young and energetic now. I see him tormenting the young lady until late at night. But our young lady Chuqiu is only eighteen years old. Don't let her get hurt..." Luo Yun's voice turned into mumbling as he spoke.

"You are a shrew. You are always listening to some nonsense every day." Liu Rong said embarrassedly, hitting Luo Yun.

Liu Ji also looked embarrassed, but then she started to laugh, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were about to appear on her cheeks.

In the Red Lotus Pavilion.

Hu Tao Niang was so angry that she kept smashing things, and the maid next to her knelt on the ground in fear.

"My husband actually asked that little girl to move into Qingbo Courtyard. What does that mean? They don't even have a child yet they live together like this. What will become of me, Hu Tao Niang, in the future?" She became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and then she picked up a bowl and dish and threw it on the ground.

Before returning home, she hadn't imagined Xiao Yi would stop favoring her so quickly, much less that he'd actually marry someone with such a distinguished family background and appearance. She'd risen from maid to concubine, serving the bewildered old lady day in and day out, and been met with the cold stares of Madam Xiao at Qingyin Pavilion. Now, a young girl, barely eighteen years old, had thrown all her efforts to waste.

"My lady, having said that, the eldest young master is still very good to you. In the end, he believed what you said about Shuyin's matter. He just put you under house arrest. You should know that the young lady almost died at that time. This shows that the eldest young master still loves you." The personal maid Chunfeng asked the maids who were kneeling on the ground to clean up the floor, and then spoke slowly.

"But I can't even go to Qingboyuan, so how can I expect my husband to come and see me in the future?" said Hu Taoniang.

"Madam, there is one thing that our proud young lady cannot compare to you." Chunfeng said.

"What's the matter?" Walnut asked with a frown.

"Then you will have to go and pay your respects to the old lady and Madam Xiao and serve them. You should know that our eldest son is a well-known filial son, but this young lady has a very cold personality and can't do the same as you. Therefore, the young master will remember your kindness no matter what. This is much better than that silly official daughter who makes snacks every day in Huaying Pavilion." What Chunfeng said touched Hutao Niang's mind. She was born a maid, and her ability to serve the masters was something that these spoiled young ladies could not compare to.

"I can lower my head, but she can't."

Lin Qinghuan sat in the room of Qingbo Courtyard in distress. Fortunately, Xiao Yi was very busy with work on weekdays. It was a good thing to have a high position and a lot of work. These days, she was almost tormented to death by him. Now she felt her legs were weak and painful when she walked. The key point was that she was too embarrassed to complain to anyone about this.

Chu Xia, who had originally stood on his side, was now instigated by Yun Xiang. As soon as she saw her and Xiao Yi, she followed the crowd and left, closing the door obediently.

Sure enough, Xiao Yi, who was sleeping next to her at night, began to touch her body restlessly.

"I...I...I feel a little uncomfortable." Lin Qinghuan grabbed his hand and said.

"Where do you feel uncomfortable?" Xiao Yi asked with concern.

"It's just... I feel uncomfortable there." Lin Qinghuan said awkwardly and shyly.

"Let me see..." Xiao Yi stood up and was about to light the candle.

"You...you...what do you want to see?" Lin Qinghuan was horrified and climbed up and pulled him and asked, with a look of fear and embarrassment on her face.

"Look at you, why are you feeling uncomfortable? Did I use too much force? I'm your husband, there's nothing to be shy about." Xiao Yi said. He suddenly realized that the shy Lin Qinghuan was beautiful and cute.

"Don't...don't be busy. I'm fine." Lin Qinghuan said very tiredly.

"Huan'er, what birthday gift do you want?" After hearing Lin Qinghuan's words, Xiao Yi just hugged her obediently and suddenly asked again.

"I have never lacked anything since I was a child, and I don't have anything I particularly like." Lin Qinghuan spoke frankly. It was indeed true. Since she came here, she had been living a life of luxury. Lin Yuzhi and Lin Mutang bought her whatever she wanted.

"Huan'er, why do you like that white jade flute so much? You brought it to Luoyi Pavilion, Taohuawu, and now you bring it to Qingbo Courtyard." Xiao Yi found that he could see this white jade flute everywhere he went, and asked curiously.

"Because it was the first time I heard such beautiful flute music. The melody seemed to float into my heart, entwining and interweaving with each other. It was very pleasant to the ears." Lin Qinghuan said.

"Are you sleepy?" Xiao Yi asked.

Lin Qinghuan glanced at him and shook his head.

The starry sky on a summer night was like a blue sea dotted with stars and waves. Xiao Yi and Lin Qinghuan sat in the pavilion of Qingbo Courtyard.

In his hand he held the white jade flute that Lin Qinghuan loved so much.

"Didn't you say you never use the jade flute?" Lin Qinghuan asked when she saw that he was about to play it.

"Huan'er, that was in the past. Everything from now on will change for you." Xiao Yi said softly, then picked up the white jade flute and started to play it gently.

The moment the flute rang out, it felt as if a long-lost door had been gently pushed open in Lin Qinghuan's heart, instantly transporting her back to the small valley of Luofeng City, where the sounds of flowing water, insects fluttering, and laughter filled the air. She gently closed her eyes, feeling the flute's gentle melody drifting around her ears, as if countless musical spirits were dancing around her. She seemed to see the notes dancing right before her eyes.

After the song ended, Lin Qinghuan looked at Xiao Yi for a long time.

"Why are you so stupid?" Xiao Yi asked, rubbing her hair.

"No... I just think your flute sounds really beautiful, like the sound of nature. This music should only exist in heaven, how many times can we hear it in the world?" Lin Qinghuan praised sincerely.

"Can I only play it for you from now on?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Really?" Lin Qinghuan asked flattered.

"Of course it's true." Xiao Yi hugged Lin Qinghuan into his arms and couldn't help but kiss her. He felt like he was poisoned by this woman. As soon as he saw her...

The sound of the flute last night became a hot topic in the Xiao Mansion today. Even Xiao Bowen talked about it with Liu Ji early in the morning.

"This Yi'er hasn't played the flute since his second brother passed away. Was it me who dreamed last night, or was it him?"

"Besides my second brother, only Yi'er can have such a wonderful musicality." Liu Ji said.

"It's a pity that my second brother died in a foreign land at such a young age. One day, I will teach Gong Zheshan a lesson." After saying this, Xiao Bowen went out to attend the morning court.

The person from Honglian Pavilion hadn't seen Xiao Yi for several months, but he went to the old lady's place more diligently than before.

Li Jiaxin from Huaying Pavilion is closer to Liu Ji. She has been following her in and out of the Xiao Mansion since she was a child. Now she is also carrying a food box and heading to Qingyin Pavilion. The person from Honglian Pavilion could not understand the flute sound last night, but Li Jiaxin, who was born into an official family, knew it.

"Mother." Michelle Reis stepped forward and saluted.

"Jiaxin, you're here so early. Have you had breakfast?" Liu Ji invited her to sit down with her and have breakfast.

"Mom, I got up early and have already eaten. I made some snacks that you like yesterday." Li Jiaxin said.

"You are still the most filial." Liu Ji said with relief.

Lin Qinghuan and Yunxiang also walked slowly towards Liu Ji's courtyard. He Su had told her that even if Xiao Yi gave her special treatment, she still had to go to pay her respects every morning and evening. The Xiao Mansion was not the Lin Mansion. If she didn't want to be talked about, she couldn't make herself special.

"Young Madam, we're almost there. Hey, the person at the door looks so familiar, it seems to be Ruyi." Yun Xiang said.

"I got up so early today on purpose, how could Madam Li get up even earlier?" Lin Qinghuan said helplessly.

"Young Madam, it's normal for you to be like this." Yun Xiang smiled and said. Ever since Taohuawu burned down, the young madam and the eldest son have become friends, and she has become more and more integrated into the Xiao family. Yun Xiang is happy from the bottom of her heart.

"Young Madam." Lin Qinghuan walked to the gate of the yard. Ruyi was a little surprised and then bowed.

Lin Qinghuan nodded to her. Yun wanted to stay, so she went into the yard alone.

Liu Rong was also a little surprised when she saw Lin Qinghuan, but she still walked over immediately.

"Aunt Rong." Lin Qinghuan has always been very curious why Liu Rong calls Liu Ji "elder sister" but not "auntie".

"Huan'er is here. Have you had breakfast?" Liu Rong asked.

Lin Qinghuan nodded. She drank some bird's nest porridge before going out. Xiao Yi had to attend the morning court, so after moving into Qingbo Courtyard, she was forced to get up early as well.

By the time Hu Taoniang rushed from Anyou Hall to Qingyin Pavilion to pay her respects, Liu Ji had already started drinking tea and chatting with Lin Qinghuan and others.

"Mother, I didn't expect the young lady to be here today. It's so rare." After paying her respects, Hu Taoniang sat down on the right side like Michelle Reis, and said to Lin Qinghuan who was sitting alone opposite her.

"Sister Hu is right. Huan'er was too ignorant in the past." Seeing Hu Taoniang reminding him like this, Lin Qinghuan stood up again and bowed to Liu Ji to admit his mistake.

"Yier has been doing your daily greetings for two years. He loves his wife very much, and as a mother, I naturally understand." Liu Ji said. Liu Rong glanced at Lin Qinghuan, who was a little surprised, and then looked at her elder sister.

"Huan'er is so ignorant. Fortunately, mother never blames me." Lin Qinghuan said ashamedly.

"Huan'er, how do you feel about living in Qingbo Courtyard recently? Are you used to it? Just tell your mother if you need anything. Although you are still young, it is time for you to learn how to manage the household. It is time for your mother to enjoy her life." Liu Ji said kindly.

"Isn't the young lady a little young to be the housekeeper now?" Hu Taoniang said in panic. She didn't expect that Liu Ji was only forty-three years old and wanted to hand over the power of housekeeper.

"The housekeeper doesn't look at age. The young lady is smart and was born in a marquis's mansion, so naturally she understands the overall situation much better than ordinary women like us." Li Jiaxin said.

"Housekeeper? Mother is trying to scare Huan'er. You are still so young, and naturally mother has the final say in this family. Huan'er should just follow mother obediently and learn the rules for a few more years." Lin Qinghuan smiled at Li Jiaxin, then said to Liu Ji.

"Mother's biggest wish now is to see you guys give me a big grandson. I'm so jealous of the little kids in the Second Hospital every day." Liu Ji said, but her eyes were always on Lin Qinghuan.

"Now the young lady and her husband live in Qingbo Courtyard, and mother's wish will be fulfilled soon." Li Jiaxin said.

Lin Qinghuan looked a little embarrassed, and as expected, the situation was about to begin.

"Huan'er is about to turn eighteen. She is really a blooming age. I remember I gave birth to Yi'er when I was nineteen. It was my first time as a mother. I was so nervous. I never thought that I would become a grandmother now." Liu Ji laughed as she spoke. The three daughters-in-law also looked at her with their own thoughts.

On the way back, Lin Qinghuan was melancholy about Liu Ji's words of urging her to give birth, and Hu Tao Niang's eyes that seemed to want to eat her up. If she didn't give birth, she wouldn't even have the chance to get pregnant.

After returning to Qingbo Courtyard, Lin Qinghuan sat at the table in a daze. She wanted to find Lin Mo to tell him something in her heart, but Xiao Yi told her to wait for him in the yard before going to court in the morning, which trapped her. Since then, Ice Face seemed like a different person, wanting to see her every day. She never thought he was so clingy.

East Palace.

"Next month, Da Kun's legitimate princess will come to Jinhan and will be married to my fourth brother soon. I see that father is very concerned about her now. Last time, that old woman, the queen mother, tried to frame the Imperial Noble Concubine in her courtyard, but father only confined her to her house and deducted her salary. What kind of ability does this Imperial Noble Concubine have that makes father favor her so much?" Ning Jinyang was a little confused.

"Heroes have always loved beauties. After all, the Imperial Concubine is a woman from a foreign land. It's normal for my father to favor her." Ning Sijue was also in the East Palace today.

"If the emperor's mind is only concerned with love, then he is not himself." Xiao Yi understood his uncle. He was just using his favor for the Imperial Noble Consort to divide the power of the Eastern Palace among his sons.

"Brother Yi and our father are just ordinary people. After all, they can disregard the life and death of their wives in order to achieve their goals." Ning Sijue said.

"Ajue, don't mention this matter again." Ning Jinyang scolded.

Xiao Yi just looked at him, his face expressionless. "I always forgot to thank the Sixth Prince for saving my life."

"I never expected Brother Yi to thank me for saving her." Ning Sijue said and stood up and left.

"Yier, don't bother with Ajue. He has a weird temper." Ning Jinyang said quickly.

Xiao Yi nodded, but his eyes were very cold as he looked at Ning Sijue's disappearing back.