In the court, one night the wind and clouds change, the fleeting birds are gone, the good bows are put away; the crafty rabbits die, the hunting dogs are cooked~
The wise conceal themselves, so-called colleagues who endure hardship together, how many are there?
Ye Fu does not like the second uncle’s family, especially those malicious cousins.
She couldn’t help complaining to her mother: "Mother, Ah Zhi’s birthday should be celebrated just with us, why invite them to ruin the mood?"
Ye Family understood her thoughts and gave her a reproachful look: "Do not speak such things in front of Ah Zhi, it wouldn’t be good for her to learn it."
Ye Zhi: ...
(Does she look like an unruly child?)
"Your grandmother asked a few days ago, so I sent an invitation, and the second sister-in-law replied. After all, we are all family, don’t speak such thoughtless words in front of others in the future."
She also knew that her eldest daughter was thoughtful and reminded her with caution.
Ye Fu obediently nodded and agreed: "Yes, mother, you should go quickly, otherwise, the second aunt will make a fuss again."
Before the lady left, she reminded the younger daughter to listen to her elder sister, and then she left.
Ye Zhi’s sharp eyes caught sight of the square brocade box in her sister’s hand, it must be the birthday gift: "Ah Tao, I have something to say to sister, please step out."
After dismissing the unrelated people, the little girl sitting in front of the bronze mirror stared eagerly at the square brocade box.
Last year, her sister said she would give her a big gift.
Ye Fu smiled slightly: "Here, for you. I was thinking of giving it to you tonight, but giving it to you earlier will make you happier. My sister should be happy on her birthday."
She took the box and opened it eagerly.
It was a jade pendant.
The pendant was spiritually translucent, glistening with luster, and its green was warm and pleasant, very beautiful.
It was flawless and transparent from both sides, like warm fragrant jade entering the eyes.
The quality of the jade was comparable to the one Li Qian gave.
Even Ye Zhi, who didn’t understand jade, knew it was a treasure.
"Sister, does this jade have any special meaning? Why give it to me?"
Ye Fu stroked her raven black hair: "This is the most valuable jade from the Prince Jin Mansion’s warehouse, worth a thousand gold coins, so I gave it to you for your birthday."
She turned it over and over, besides its good quality, it seemed not particularly special, gently placing the jade on the table, Ye Zhi acted playfully: "Thank you, sister.
It’s the thought that counts,
as long as the ceremony is there.
"Ah Zhi, are you ready? Aunt told us to find you in the garden to play."
A little fairy’s soft voice came from outside.
"Okay, okay, come in." She held her sister’s hand excitedly: "Sister, my friends are here, I’ll introduce them to you."
The little fairy came in first, followed by Huanhuan.
Ye Fu was poised and graceful, with the demeanor of a neighborly sister, making the little fairy and Huanhuan behave well in her presence, chatting seriously with Ah Zhi, unlike their playful selves when alone.
The boys knew entering a girl’s bedroom was inappropriate.
The Little Traitor, Changzhou, and Li Qian were playing a game of word play in the Ye Mansion’s garden.
Changzhou, with the steady voice of a top student, said: "Form is emptiness."
Little Traitor also responded confidently: "Emptiness, there’s no one."
Li Qian, when it was his turn, fidgeted: "People, people, a sea of people, yes, a sea of people."
Changzhou continued: "Mirage."
Little Traitor felt no pressure: "Tower boats, flutes and drums."
It was Li Qian’s turn again, he stammered: "Drum, drum, um, inspiring?..."
"Hm, I’ll let that pass, my turn, restless mind." Changzhou calmly responded.
Little Traitor opened his mouth steadily: "Look up to."
Look up to what?
Li Qian was stuck again.