When Yu Siyu got closer, she realized that her elder brother was also in the house, with one arm around Yu Xiang, with a gentle expression on her face that she had never seen before. She is clearly a bastard, but she firmly holds the position of the concubine of the Hou Mansion, and the old ancestor and elder brother tend to dote on her more and more. What sorcery.
If you don't understand it, you don't understand it. Without Yu Xiang's support, and being rejected by her mother and grandmother, her life has been really difficult recently. All the servants in the yard have been changed, and they are not being used smoothly. Mrs. Lin also specially sent an old lady with a vicious appearance. Wherever she goes, the old woman will follow her wherever she goes, and she will be sternly watched.
Everything you say and do is under the control of others. This depressive feeling can drive people crazy. But what made Yu Siyu even more desperate was that the ancestor hadn't taken her out to socialize for more than two months. She is twelve years old now, and she should be taken out more often for the female relatives of various families to see each other, so that she can hope to make a good marriage in the future.
The old ancestors didn't match her up. She is a concubine, and it is rare for a noble family to ask for a marriage. The most likely thing is to marry off as soon as she reaches the age. It's over, there will be no such rich and unparalleled life in the Hou's Mansion in the future!
The more she thought about it, the more unwilling she was, she had no choice but to try to please Yu Xiang with a shy face. Before she got close, she heard her annoying laughter like a little hen. Compared with her inner pain, she couldn't help but help the girl a few words. She thought she was not at fault, but was taken aback by Yu Pinyan's cold glance.
Isn't it amazing to have a broken leg? The eldest brother and the ancestors are about to spoil Yu Xiang to heaven! When the real Yu Xiang comes back, be careful not to throw her to death!
Yu Siyu thought viciously, but with a gentle smile on his face, he looked at Yu Xiang after being greeted by Yu Pinyan, and said aggrievedly, "It's just that my sister is happy, it's my sister who is talking too much."
Yu Pinyan watched coldly from the side. She had been brewing a lot of words, and it was hard to say it right now, so she had to stand outside the window without embarrassment.
Yu Xiang leaned against the window with her chin in one hand, neither asked her why she came, nor called her into the room, just let her stand under the sun, with a lazy smile on her face, and a nasty smile on her face . Cuiping and Cuixi had already shrunk to the base of the wall.
Yu Siyu inhaled repeatedly to stabilize her mind, and said slowly, "Today is the Qianqiu Festival, the Empress ordered someone to make 999 palace lanterns and hang them in the Xihe Garden for people to watch. My brother just came back from a banquet in the palace. Have you seen it?" The so-called viewing for people is only limited to the top noble families. Of course the Marquis of Yongle has the qualifications. I'm afraid Yu Xiang can't go, and the ancestors won't take her there either.
"You can only enjoy the lanterns at night." Yu Pinyan rubbed the little girl in his arms and asked, "Shall Xiang'er go?"
"No!" Yu Xiang refused without thinking. Can a few palace lanterns look better than neon lights? She also finds it annoying when there are too many people.
"No, I must go. My brother will pick you up at three o'clock in the morning." Yu Pinyan made a final decision. He didn't allow Xiang'er to hide in this small courtyard all his life, living a lonely and humble life. He hoped that she could live happily, flamboyantly and freely.
Yu Xiang pursed her mouth and was about to protest, but seeing Yu Pinyan put on her shoes on the bed, she left without giving her a chance to speak.
Yu Siyu hurriedly chased after her, and begged, "Brother, can you take me with you? Xiang'er has a handicap, so I can take care of you if I go with you."
Yu Pinyan nodded slightly and quickened his pace.
Yu Siyu felt that there was no need to please Yu Xiang anymore, so he stood at the door and gave her a smug smile, and led the old woman away in a hurry. She had to hurry back and prepare her clothes for the evening. The Lantern Festival was held in Xihe Garden, and the Empress ordered the Crown Princess to preside over it, and all the female family members also joined in. If she can win the favor of some noble person, or make friends with a few princes, it will be of great benefit to her future.
Seeing that the eldest lady and the young master had left, Cuiping Cuixi threw away the net bag, and left without asking, her eyes were full of resentment.
Pointing at the backs of the two, Tao Hong said with righteous indignation, "Miss, when they were carrying Master Hou, they were so rude to you, why didn't you tell Master Hou!"
"No hurry, I will clean them up when I get tired of playing." Yu Xiang waved his hand, thinking of going to the Lantern Festival in such a sweltering night, his energy immediately sank down.
Although the Great Han Dynasty was not the Han Dynasty that Yu Xiang knew, the social atmosphere was very similar, and women were less restrained. Girls who have not left the cabinet can participate in large gatherings as long as they are accompanied by servants. There is a defense between men and women, but it is not serious. It is not difficult for women to remarry. Some high-ranking ladies can marry again and again until they find a husband.
At the end of the hour, Xihe Garden was full of people, including men, women and children. All the lords gathered for a banquet in Youshui Pavilion, and talked about how happy they were, and were not at all interested in viewing the lanterns. The wives gathered in the main hall to pay homage to the empress and the princess, and talked about some household chores by the way. Unmarried men, women and children mostly run to the place where the lanterns are placed in the back garden, which is the most bright and lively place.
Yu Pinyan pushed Yu Xiang to the gate of the back garden, and told him softly, "My brother has something to discuss with His Royal Highness. You stay here obediently, and my brother will come to find you when it's over. See, there are many beautiful lanterns there. If you want to see I asked Tao Hong Liu Lu to push you over." Hua Luo cast an encouraging look at his younger sister, then strode away.
Encourage your sister! You think that I, Yu Xiang, refused to come because of low self-esteem, so you want to motivate me to take the initiative to meet people? I just hate that the lanterns here are not as good-looking as the neon lights!
Yu Xiang complained secretly, then raised her jaw and looked forward.
Many boys and girls chatted and laughed under the swaying lanterns, and the air was filled with the smell of burning lamp oil and a touch of incense. Children frolicked at their feet, laughing like silver bells from time to time. The scene was really festive and lively.
Yu Xiang couldn't help leaning forward.
Standing aside, Yu Siyu asked with a smile, "Does Xiang'er want to go over? I'll push you."
She gave the wheelchair a hard push. Because the floor was covered with smooth marble, there was no friction, and the wheels slid forward gently, bringing Yu Xiang out of the shadow.
Many people heard the grunt of the wheelchair turning, and from a distance, there were expressions of curiosity, interest, and contempt in their eyes, and several noble ladies pointed at Yu Xiang's legs, their faces constantly changing expressions, as if they regarded her as a The main topic of gossip.
Yu Siyu gave a nasty smile, and advised, "Xiang'er, come with me. We haven't seen you for a long time, so we must miss you very much. It's a good time to chat with them today."
If I really missed him, I would have visited the Hou Mansion a few months ago, so why wait until now. Yu Xiang is used to her crippled body, but it doesn't mean that she is willing to be viewed like a monkey. These people openly expressed condolences and sympathy to her, but secretly saw her suffering as a breeding ground for their pleasure and superiority.
She, Yu Xiang, doesn't need such a deformed and sick 'friendship'.
"You go, I'll just stay here." She turned her face and admired a tree of crape myrtle beside her.
Several noble girls were waving to Yu Siyu, all of them were dressed in luxurious clothes and jewelry, so they must have come from prominent backgrounds. Yu Siyu didn't dare to delay, leaving Yu Xiang alone and passed by.
"With my crippled sister as a talking point, Yu Siyu will definitely be very popular tonight." Yu Xiang sneered, pointing to a quiet corner with the most beautiful flowers, and ordered, "Push me there."
Although Tao Hong Liu Lu felt sorry for her master, she also knew that she was very strong and didn't need comfort at all, so she silently pushed her over. The three masters and servants stayed in the corner watching the lights and crowds from a distance, and the flowers blooming like brocades up close, but they were very carefree.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a sound of footsteps at the end of the dark alley. Yu Xiang turned her head to look, only to see a chubby little girl, seven or eight years old, slowly walking out of the shadows, holding a piece of paper in her hand. After taking a bite of the pastry, an old woman with a stern face followed behind her.
The little girl wore two buns, a round face, a round nose, and round eyes. Her baby-fat cheeks were wriggling non-stop. The corners of her mouth were stained with pastry crumbs, which fluttered down as she walked. Lose. She obviously didn't notice anyone here, and seeing Yu Xiang was a little dazed, her eyes opened wider and wider, her eyes fixed on Yu Xiang's legs covered with blankets, there was no contempt or contempt in her eyes, only full of curiosity.
Oops, where did this little ball come from, it couldn't be cuter! Yu Xiang's heart was about to melt, but her face was full of arrogance, and she said in a vicious voice, "What are you looking at, haven't you seen a cripple?"
She likes pretending to be bad guys to scare children, and seeing them screaming in fear, or crying loudly with red noses, she finds it very amusing.
But she forgot that she is also a small ball now, lying still for several months, eating and sleeping well, and being nourished by good luck and blessings, her thin body has grown a lot of soft flesh, The skin becomes white and tender, bright and delicious, and the ordinary facial features are opened up, like a line drawing that has been meticulously painted with various rich colors, becoming gorgeous.
She bared her small white teeth, her nose and her eyes were squeezed together, not only did she not look ferocious, but rather funny.
The old mama was about to scold the presumptuous and rude little girl, but she heard her master giggling, more pastry crumbs fell from the corner of her mouth, and said crisply, "I haven't seen it before."
The old mother quickly shut up and began to look at Yu Xiang squarely. The master was murdered when he was born. Not only did he come into the world three months earlier, but he also carried some fetal poison that could not be removed. He could only walk at the age of three, and spoke at the age of six. Except for his parents and elder brothers, he never said a word to others. He detours when he sees strangers. He has a very withdrawn personality. His only hobby is eating.
Today's palace banquet was only willing to come because of all kinds of threats and lures, but unexpectedly, he took the initiative to talk to someone! The old mammy was so excited.
As soon as Xiaowanzi came, she smelled a sweet smell, like her favorite lotus seed cake. She couldn't help but walked a few steps towards the source of the fragrance, showing a salivating smile.
Yu Xiang clutched her chest, her heart almost melted into water, the little ball's smile was so silly and cute, it made her want to scream and rub her round head fiercely.
"Come here," she stretched out her sinful index finger and made a seductive gesture, "My sister wants you to take a look at my sister's lame leg, and you let my sister rub it."
Maruko thought for a while, then nodded cheerfully. The old nanny on the side stared at the two of them in a breathless manner, wondering whether to reprimand the brave little girl or let her contact the master.
In the flowers not far away, a chuckle suddenly resounded and disappeared quickly.