Chapter 119 – Qing Transmigration Tale (28)
Hong Hui was a bit overwhelmed by the emperor sending someone to secretly visit him. At this time, Hong Yun had went back to rest. The emperor did not want this public, so he would not tell anyone other than his parents. It was not that he did not believe in Hong Yun but he was a bit of a child. He feared his brother could not keep his tongue locked down, and someone would hear something. Everyone in the palace had a very clever heart.
When Hong Hui had a day of rest and returned home, Lin Yu Tong saw Hong Hui’s injuries and was a bit reassured.
“It is like this now, how serious was it back then?” Lin Yu Tong said, very worried.
Hong Yun said, “Back then, the entire shoulder was blue. But my big brother acted like nothing had happened.” Hong Xi had even found his big brother to have a spar, as though to confirm that he could win against Big Brother. Such a joke. If he was capable, why did he not step up back then? As a result, the wounds were worsened.
Hong Hui secretly shot a look at Hong Yun for him not to talk more. If Eniang knew of this matter, she would just worry even more.
Lin Yu Tong could see the looks between the brothers. Children had their own secrets. This was a sign that they were slowly growing up. However, she had to discuss this with Si Ye. What kind of days were the children living in the palace?
Hong Zhao saw that Hong Hui was lying down half naked and went over to blow on Hong Hui’s shoulder.
Hong Hui was shocked. What was he playing?
Hong Zhao kept on muttering, “Woo…… Woo…… It does not hurt.”
It was to blow on it so it did not hurt. Hong Hui immediately laughed. “Just a few days, and you have become more skilled. You learned to blow.”
Hong Zhao giggled.
Hong Yun hugged him. “You blow on Second Brother too.”
Hong Zhao pulled Hong Yun’s braid and played. The child knew to observe people’s expressions. He knew who he had to gain favor with, and who was easy to bully.
Lin Yu Tong hurriedly helped Hong Hui dress. “Eniang cannot touch you two’s matters in the palace. But regardless of the goal, do not suffer a loss. If you are wronged, do not keep it a secret. Your a-ma is able to help you.”
Hong Hui and Hong Yun responded, but did not dare to look at Lin Yu Tong’s eyes.
Lin Yu Tong personally cooked what they liked to eat. Today, it was snowing. She did not call Moyaqi and Hong Shi to come. It was only Lin Yu Tong, Si Ye, Hong Hui and Hong Yun.
“In the palace, steamed and stewed dishes are the most common. We are well off, and are frequently able to order the dishes we like. I see that the imperial uncles do not live as well as us sons,” Hong Yun served himself as he spoke.
Hong Hui thought, it was because the uncles did not have such confidence. They were able to be at such ease because Niangniang looked after them in the palace, and outside the palace, their a-ma had power. Otherwise, they had to tuck in their tails.
Si Ye said, “It is because the emperor is busy and cannot pay much attention.”
Lin Yu Tong thought, it was not that he did not have the time, it was because he had too many sons, and he did not treasure them. After he felt his heart had been harmed by his sons, he did not have such motivation.
After spending after a day with the children, at night, Lin Yu Tong was in Si Ye’s arms and said, “Ye, have you asked the two children about the situation in the palace? I feel that Hong Hui and Hong Yun only tells the good news and not the bad.”
Si Ye smiled and thought, was this not normal? Which child would tell all things to their parents?
Also, he knew the matters of the palace. Unlike Lin Yu Tong’s worry, he felt it was a kind of experience. Hong Hui protected Hong Yun well in the palace, and he was not wronged at all. He himself suffered, but gritted his teeth and endured it. In reality, how could someone never been wronged in their life? Even the emperor had not governed on his own for several years. Had he not suffered wrongs by the officials? Did not the emperor swallow the teeth and blood?
This was of benefit to Hong Hui’s growth.
Hong Xi and Hong Hui had sparred again. The next day, when the emperor was inspecting the homework of the imperial sons and grandsons, had he not lectured Hong Xi a bit? He did not praise Hong Hui, but it meant that the emperor did pay attention to him.
However, he could not say this to Lin Yu Tong. This person’s head was capable if it did not concern the children. But if it concerned the children, if it touched her bottom line, she had no reason to speak of.
He said, “Just competition between cousins. Not just them cousins, even us brothers, when in the study, frequently fight. The emperor always watched with a smile, and never said a thing.”
Lin Yu Tong thought, so you brothers got used to resolving matters like this. Now, you dared to fight and steal from each other with your skills. It was just the upgraded version of children fighting back then. If Kangxi had known of today’s situation, he must have wanted to beat down all of you. Anyone who broke the rules and reached for things they did not deserve would be given a beating. The situation would likely be better.
She thought this, but she just yawned. “Ye, just care and watch the children. In this situation, it is impossible for them not to be wronged at all. I know this. Just do not have it be excessive.”
“Do not worry, Ye has people watching.” Si Ye patted Lin Yu Tong. “Sleep, do not worry.”
Worried or not, they had to keep sending the children into the palace. Even if Hong Hui told her that he got the emperor’s concern and secretly got medicine, it could not ease her worries.
Hong Zhao cried for half a day after Hong Hui and Hong Yun left, searching for his older brothers. He went around the rooms. He only settled after he did not find them.
This one’s temper was truly not good. If he was unhappy, his cries would shake the sky.
Lin Yu Tong would not indulge his temper, but Si Ye seemed to be more patient with the child.
“When he grows up, you can just explain to him. If he cries like this, his throat will be ruined.” Si Ye did not agree with Lin Yu Tong’s methods.
The two’s ways of rearing their child frequently were in conflict. Most parents would encounter such problems.
On this day, Eighth Princess Consort came to visit without sending a note first.
It was still snow, and not good weather for a visit.
Lin Yu Tong called for the wet nurse to carry Hong Zhao away and then invited Eighth Princess Consort in.
Eighth Princess Consort said with a smile, “Fourth Sister-in-law is so elegant.” She was looking at the wintersweet in the vase.
The tender yellow flower buds gave off a faint fragrance. Si Ye had called people to deliver this today.
Si Ye had went to the Tantuo Temple outside the city with the excuse of listening to scriptures. Lin Yu Tong knew that he definitely had something to do and did not have any complaints. He was not meeting some random beauty, so she did not care. After a while, he sent people back with the flowers. They were also in the garden, and bloomed well, but this was his good thoughts.
But she could not say such things to Eighth Princess Consort. She would not show off their affection.
Having a romance with the wife was not fashionable right now.
“Eighth Sister-in-law, I am bored, and just move the flowers around to pass the time. I pretend to be cultured.” Lin Yu Tong pulled Eighth Princess Consort to sit down, and did not ask her why she had come.
“It is rare for Fourth Sister-in-law to have such idle interests,” Eighth Princess Consort said with a smile, “I have come this time with something to trouble Fourth Sister-in-law. I want to ask about something from Fourth Sister-in-law.”
“What trouble? If you need me, just speak. If I know, I will tell you everything I know,” Lin Yu Tong responded. People were all measured in their conduct. If it was not suitable, she naturally would not speak.
Eighth Princess Consort took a sip of tea and then said, “Fourth Sister-in-law, do you know of Third Master Tong?”
Longkodo?
Only Longkodo would dare to be called Third Master Tong.
But Lin Yu Tong did not know the relationship between Longkodo and Si Ye. However, there was something there.
Lin Yu Tong did not know if Eighth Princess Consort was speaking of her own intentions or representing Eighth Prince.
She said with a smile, “Of course I know of Third Master Tong. He spoils that concubine of his.” Then she laughed scornfully and said, “I say, Eighth Sister-in-law, you have to watch over Eighth Prince. People gather together because they are similar. If he is in contact with such a person, he may be led off the right path.”
Eighth Princess Consort stilled. She had not thought Lin Yu Tong would say such a thing to start.
But such words were correct no matter the place.
She did not know if this was Lin Yu Tong’s attitude towards Longkodo, or Si Ye’s attitude towards Longkodo.
So she smiled and said, “I am asking about this concubine today. Fourth Sister-in-law, do you know the details?”
Lin Yu Tong covered her mouth and laughed. “Eighth Sister-in-law’s words are confused. Since she was gotten from someone else, then this concubine must have served someone before. She was not a virgin when she got together with Third Master Tong. She is not young. With the status of the Tong Family, if he wants an untouched girl, countless people will deliver girls to his door. Why is she the only one able to keep the man company for so many years, and she is so favored? Without reason and principle. Why? You pretend to be muddle headed with me about the matters between men and women. In terms of serving men, she must have her skills.” Then she laughed.
Eighth Princess Consort blushed. She had not thought that Lin Yu Tong would say such embarrassing things. “Fourth Sister-in-law, I am not asking about this?”
“Why are you so embarrassed?” Lin Yu Tong smiled in understanding and said, “I fear that we cannot learn her skills.”
She only spoke about feelings, and did not mention anything else at all. This was Lin Yu Tong’s principle. Regardless of what Eighth Princess Consort wanted, the other would not be able to get an useful word out of her.
Sending away the blushing Eighth Princess Consort, Lin Yu Tong waited for night before Si Ye came back.
Si Ye heard of this and raised his eyebrows. “You do not have to copy others. Your methods are pretty good.”
Lin Yu Tong was stunned for a while and then said in amazement, “Um……” She threw away Hong Zhao’s diaper.
This shameless person.
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