It was nearly the winter month, and the weather was cold and the ground was freezing.
There was a heavy snowfall last night, and the sky and the earth were covered in silvery white. People stepped on it and left deep and shallow footprints.
Kyoto, which used to be lively and prosperous, is much deserted than in the past. The dignitaries are hiding in their homes to bake the stove and do not want to go out. There are only a few small vendors on the streets. There are only a few farmers in nearby villages. In order to support their families through the winter, they carry
Go to the city to do business with a heavy burden.
The soldiers who defended the city worked tirelessly and started patrolling before dawn.
Young children were running and playing in the snow, with several women watching over them to avoid bumping into them.
To the north of Kyoto city, Helan Street is constantly noisy, with numerous shops and open doors. There is an endless stream of guests in teahouses and restaurants, and even the theater is overcrowded.
Helan Street is the best area in the city. It is no exaggeration to say that every inch of land is very valuable. Many princes and nobles are willing to pay exorbitant prices to buy houses here.
Deep in Helan Street, there is a simple and ancient house. On the door plaque are engraved with the three characters "Tai Tu Fu" with flying dragons and phoenixes.
This mansion was a prince's palace in the former dynasty hundreds of years ago. It is equipped with pavilions, terraces, pavilions, rockery and cloisters. The hill behind the mansion is full of peach trees. Every spring in March, peach blossoms are flying all over the back hill, and the scenery is beautiful.
It is as beautiful as a picture. The hot spring pool hidden deep in the peach blossoms is shrouded in mist and has a constant temperature all year round.
At the beginning of the founding of the Luoqi Dynasty, Emperor Shi Yuan rewarded it to the expedition generals who had made great contributions.
To this day, it was given to the Crown Prince and Tutor by the Emperor, which attracted the envy of everyone in the court.
Perhaps because the weather was too cold, the guards at the door were a little lax, and their eyes turned to the direction of the inner courtyard from time to time.
Not far from the street, a man dressed as a boy suddenly appeared. The doorman did not stop him. He hurriedly entered through the main door and ran towards the inside.
Taifu's Mansion covers a very wide area. Follow the green brick corridor to the main hall and stop in front of the hanging flower door in the inner courtyard.
A gatekeeper in civilian clothes asked, "Mozhu, what are you doing in such a hurry?"
The boy leaned over and bowed, "Mommy, I have something to report, please let me go."
"But my wife is about to give birth. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go in like this."
"Then please tell me, grandma, that the young one will be waiting outside."
"That's fine."
After finishing speaking, grandma turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard with small steps.
Today is the day that their wife will give birth in her ninth month of pregnancy. According to the doctor, she may have more than one baby in her belly this time. Coupled with her unstable pulse, she may have a hemorrhage.
The master and his wife have been married for many years and have two aunts, but no one has ever gotten pregnant.
But just two months after Madam was pregnant, Aunt Liu also received good news.
Before the birth of the eldest son, no eldest son of a concubine is allowed to exist in any family. Therefore, the birth of Mrs. Taifu was extremely stable, and no villain dared to cause trouble.
Qixiyuan.
A group of people crowded into the main hall, and a middle-aged man sat in a high position with a nervous expression. His hands on his knees were rubbing his robes from time to time.
The man is about thirty years old, tall and tall, with slightly darker skin and shrewd and steady eyes. His dark hair is tied up in a crown, and he wears a black brocade robe. The wide cuffs are outlined with auspicious cloud patterns with silk thread. He is tied with a red belt and has a black jade pendant hanging from his waist.
between.
Listening to the shrill screams inside, Su Tingye felt really uneasy. He stood up and wanted to walk inside, but was stopped by a woman.
"The delivery room is a filthy place. How can a man enter it?"
The person who spoke was the old lady of the Taifu Mansion. She had a kind and dignified look on her face. She was wearing a purple skirt, a fur coat, a woman's bun on her head, and embellished with pearls and emeralds. She must be over fifty next year.
Her appearance is well maintained. This chapter has been completed!