Dreams of Jianghu

Chapter 110 – Qing Transmigration Tale (19)

Hong Hui had been in the palace for half a year, but seemed to grow up a lot. He did not dare to hold Hong Zhao, and just used his finger to poke his brother’s fat bottom and belly.

Right now, the weather was hot, and Hong Zhao was naked except a red stomach covering that he would frequently make askew. The child was able to walk a few steps, and even able to say a few words. For a child of nine months, he started talking early.

Hong Hui poked, and he turned his bottom, turning back to smile at Hong Hui.

“This boy is so fun,” Hong Hui saw this and wanted to laugh.

Lin Yu Tong did not mind him and said, “Each time, you only give good news, and not bad news. Tell Eniang a honest word about what it is like in the palace. My heart worries all the time, how can I rest reassured?”

Hong Hui smiled. “Niangniang is in the palace, and takes care of us. No one dares to make trouble for us. As to the imperial study, the imperial uncles are very good, and there is no fighting. The teachers praise Hong Xi and Hong Yu. However, they are diligent in teaching. In the lessons, Hong Xi is the best. This son occasionally is able to match Hong Yu. In riding and archery, Hong Yu is the best. This son is occasionally able to match Hong Xi.”

He did not get first, but people would not look down on him.

But for some reason, Lin Yu Tong suddenly felt heartsore. Each time, he had to calculate, not daring to surpass the people he did not dare to, but not be looked down upon by others.

“You have been wronged,” Lin Yu Tong said and her eyes turned red.

Hong Hui was given a fright and said with a smile, “Wronged? Eniang, you think too much, it is truly that this son is not as good as others.”

There were no firsts in literary arts, and no seconds in martial arts.

Lin Yu Tong was not able to say anything about the quality of the essays, but in terms of riding and archery, Hong Hui definitely could not be below others. What was this if not hiding?

Hong Zhao climbed over and called, leaning against Lin Yu Tong’s leg. She did not know what he was in a hurry to say.

Hong Hui changed the topic. “The boy knows to look at people’s expressions.” Then he reached to grip Hong Zhao’s foot.

Lin Yu Tong sighed, and picked up Hong Zhao to sit on her leg. She said, “What about Hong Yun?”

“Pretty clever.” Hong Hui smiled and said, “I am holding in the front, so he is playing with Hong Sheng, Hong Sheng, and Hong Shu. They frequently come to my courtyard to play. We are all cousins, and this son counts as familiar with them.”

“How are Hong Xi and Hong Yu in personality?” Lin Yu Tong pressed. He had to deal with such people, and was in the weaker position. He likely had suffered many wrongs.

“Eniang, we all cannot act freely. You think they do not know the fishiness in the results? But what to do? The masters do not dare to not have the two win.” Hong Hui smiled. “It is true that the two are not in harmony. This son is stuck in the middle and very complicated at times. These two people are strange, they do not find anyone but this son.”

Lin Yu Tong did not believe that Hong Hui did not know why they chose him.

Of the imperial sons, Eight, Nine, Ten and Fourteen were the same party. But this party was clearly opposite the crown prince. Also, at the same time, they had split from Commandery Prince Zhi’s party. They were at odds with both sides.

Si Ye was outside of all this. Because of the title, he leaned more towards the crown prince, but he was respectful of Commandery Prince Zhi. He was on good terms with Third Prince, Fifth Prince, Seventh Prince, Twelve, and Thirteen. At least, no conflicts had occurred. Fourteen was also Si Ye’s younger brother.

They say that he was cut off from the others, but he had not offended anyone? He had not tried to form a party, and he could not be said at all to be full of ambition.

When the emperor was not in the capital, he was given important duties each time.

They wanted to be on good terms with him, and recruit him. It was normal.

“Very tiring.” Lin Yu Tong pulled Hong Hui’s hand and said, heartsore, “Just think of it as an experience. In the future, there will be more complex relationships you have to learn to manage in the future. If you do not understand, then during your visit back, ask your a-ma. Eniang is just half-learned, and does not dare to teach you. But you are born in the imperial family, and have enjoyed the glory, riches, and power. How could you not pay a price?”

“Eniang is right.” Hong Hui looked at Hong Zhao who was looking around sitting there, and smiled again.

Lin Yu Tong looked at Hong Hui and then Hong Zhao. “Child, why do you keep on looking at your younger brother and laughing?”

Hong Hui could not endure it this time and laughed out loud. “Eniang, do you not feel that this boy looks very similar to A-ma?”

Lin Yu Tong turned Hong Zhao around, and held him so he stood on her leg. He was very happy and jumped, his feet stepping down and causing her leg pain.

“Similar?” Lin Yu Tong looked uncertainly at this face that was very chubby and asked.

Hong Hui laughed and held his stomach. “How come not? He is as fat as a ball. Eniang, look at his brows. He is very similar to A-ma. Just his personality appears to be more lively.”

Lin Yu Tong, maybe because she saw him everyday, could not see it.

Just as they were talking, Hong Yun came in like the wind, followed by Hong Shi.

Hong Hui said, “Watch over Three, do not let him run like this, what if he falls?”

Hong Yun waved his hand. “If he falls, he will grow up quickly.” He was unconcerned and went close to Lin Yu Tong, wanting to pick Hong Zhao up.

Lin Yu Tong gave over to him. “The boy is very strong, be careful.”

Then she called a servant girl to wipe Hong Shi’s sweat. “Such a hot day, why bring Three over? It is too hot.”

“He follows me constantly, I cannot get rid of him,” Hong Yun asked, “It is noon, time to eat. Why has A-ma not returned?”

Just as he finished, Moyaqi chased in. She likely was worried about Hong Shi. At this time, she saw Hong Shi on the bamboo couch, playing with Hong Zhao’s toys. She curtsied to Lin Yu Tong and pulled Hong Zhao out of Hong Yun’s arms. “It is a hot day, so hot when you are in contact with someone. If you carry him, he is not comfortable.”

Then she placed Hong Zhao on the couch.

Hong Zhao picked up the toys and threw them everywhere. Hong Shi would keep picking them for him. The two played together well.

Lin Yu Tong did not stop the children from being in contact with each other. In reality, when children were this young, they truly did not have any bad thoughts.

She took out the Chinese checkers she had people make a few days ago and taught the three to play. “I thought you could bring this to the palace.”

The checkers had been changed. At least, the pieces were not spheres. This was to avoid the young masters putting them into their mouths and having accidents.

So, some were carved into the twelve zodiac animals, and some into vegetables and fruits. All kinds of styles, enough for each person to have one.

A game for two to six people to play was of help to young children to make friendships.

“This is good. Di–Eniang, have them make a few more sets. When we return to the palace, this son will give them to others,” Hong Yun was never courteous when talking to Lin Yu Tong.

“They are making them now. If you are gifting them, we have to use good wood. If not red sandalwood, it would have to be yellow patterned rosewood,” Lin Yu Tong instructed. “Do not give them lacking sets. The one you are playing with is made from ordinary rosewood, a grade less.”

“What is a grade less?” Si Ye lifted the curtain to enter. Seeing the children all there, he smiled first.

The children bowed. Si Ye looked at their toys and said, “Have them carve a few sets of jade. Put away the set they play with. It is unacceptable.”

How was it unacceptable?

Lin Yu Tong called for the granny to watch over Hong Shi and Hong Zhao. She followed him inside to help him wash and change.

“It is for the children to play with, no need to be to extravagant.” Lin Yu Tong truly felt there was no need to use jade to carve for checkers.

Si Ye laughed. “Ye is not so poor to be unable to give a dowry for daughters, and afford for my sons to marry. Why do you calculate so carefully? You think that your ye does not make enough silver?”

This person!

After eating, Si Ye took Hong Hui and Hong Yun to the study in the front courtyard. Moyaqi took Hong Shi and returned. Hong Zhao was sleeping well. Just as she thought that this was nothing to do this afternoon and what to do now, the Ulanara Family sent a note.

Lin Yu Tong never proactively summoned her paternal family. She would have the necessary etiquette, but she was aloof.

From the memories of the original, when Feiyanggu passed away, she was not yet ten. When she came out of her mourning period, she was decreed to marry Fourth A-ge Yin Zhen. One was fifteen, the other thirteen. They were children, but they were husband and wife.

They did not understand anything, and they had worn on each other for several years. Si Ye was stubborn, and the original was young, just entered the palace and very cautious and proper. Thirteen was the age that a young girl’s personality would take form. She only had a loyal granny who did not have any skills. She did not have anyone to guide her. As a result, her personality was not likable.

And during this process, she did not know what the Ulanara Family was doing. She did not seem to know that this young girl in such an unfamiliar environment needed people to help her.

In any case, Lin Yu Tong’s impressions of this paternal family was very ordinary.

But since the note had been delivered, she could not not meet them.

The next day, the eldest mistress of the Ulanara Family came, with a young girl of eight or so. She was said to be a niece, but in reality, they were meeting for the first time. Lin Yu Tong called for Moyaqi to take the young girl to the garden to play.

“Eldest Sister-in-law, do you have a matter?” Lin Yu Tong asked.

Eldest Mistress looked at Moyaqi’s back and asked Lin Yu Tong in a whisper, “Eldest Gege is no longer young this year.”

Lin Yu Tong’s face immediately turned cold. “Eldest Sister-in-law, you have overstepped.”

Eldest Mistress immediately flushed. She did not expect Lin Yu Tong to not give her face.

A young girl in her early teens. You plot so after her. Even if she did not say anything, you all think that Si Ye is an idiot. This was his daughter.

Eldest Mistress said embarrassedly, “…… I was just casually asking.”

“This is good. Eldest Gege is weak, and our ye will likely keep her under she is eighteen, you do not have to plan anything,” Lin Yu Tong said directly.

Eldest Mistress smiled and did not mention this again. She started to praise her own daughter. “She is a good one. I want to ask a teaching granny from Aunt, she should start preparing for the selection.”

This was a proper matter, and Lin Yu Tong could not keep on being cold. She said, “If there is a family you want, tell me ahead of time. After the selection, I can go ask Niangniang, and the empress dowager to decree a marriage for the child. When she goes to her husband’s family, it will give her more face.”

Eldest Mistress held the teacup and took a few sips. Then she asked, “Aunt, do you feel that Xian-jie’er is good?”

“Good, of course.” Lin Yu Tong thought, what could she see out of a young girl? However, she looked very polite.

“That is good.” Eldest Mistress sighed in relief and said, “Our family does not dare to aspire to Eldest A-ge, but isn’t Second A-ge being raised by Aunt? Xian-jie’er marrying over will be good for Aunt.”

“You all want Hong Yun?” Lin Yu Tong asked in shock.

Marrying her niece to control her shu-son!

How come it was so discomforting to hear?

Table of Contents

• Grafting Life Chapter 109 – Qing Transmigration Tale (18)
• Grafting Life Chapter 111 – Qing Transmigration Tale (20)
• Grafting Life Chapter 112 – Qing Transmigration Tale (21)