A Luo couldn't hide, so she had to straighten her chest and admit her mistake bravely: "I saw how cute my cousin was, so I reached out and squeezed her. Unexpectedly, I squeezed my cousin to tears. It's all my fault!"
His daring appearance made all the female relatives laugh.
Ah Luo is just a six-year-old girl, and it is inevitable for children of this age to be naughty. But Ah Luo acted like an adult, which made people laugh.
Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter." Then she stepped forward, picked up the baby girl, patted her, and quickly coaxed the crying baby girl.
A Luo breathed a sigh of relief.
After that, Ah Luo never pinched the baby girl's face again.
The three rites of baptism began soon. The female relatives who came to the door threw some valuable small objects into the basin. A Luo came on behalf of her mother and was even more generous. What was thrown into the basin was an exquisite red gold longevity lock.
Several midwives were so happy that they almost grinned behind their ears.
According to the current rules of the three rites of baptism, the objects put into the basin belong to the midwives. This is the longevity lock sent by Princess Aluo on behalf of the Queen. This honor and dignity are enough to make them the most famous midwives in the capital.
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After the three baptisms, there is the wedding banquet.
Since Ah Luo has come, she will have a wedding banquet at her maternal home before returning to the palace.
Xie Jun had already told her not to neglect or neglect the princess. Mrs. Xu wanted to greet all the female relatives, so she gave Yu Wan the important task of taking care of A Luo.
Yu Wan has been in the palace several times, and she and A Luo have met several times, and they are already familiar with each other. In addition, Yu Wan is a meticulous and considerate person, and she always takes care of A Luo's food and drink during the banquet.
Ah Luo was a precocious and sensible child. After the banquet, she whispered to Yu Wan: "Thank you very much, aunt. In order to take care of me today, my aunt didn't even eat a few bites."
Yu Wan looked at Ah Luo, whose features were as graceful as a painting, and laughed softly: "It's such a small thing, why do you need to say thank you?"
The emperor and empress taught Ah Luo extremely well. She was proud and confident, but not arrogant or willful. The six-year-old child spoke and behaved like a little adult. After spending half a day there, she made no mistakes.
This was the first time A Luo came to her maternal home, and she was quite interested: "Auntie, please take me to the garden!"
Yu Wan smiled and said "Hello".
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The Xie family has only been prosperous for a few years, so it cannot compare with those aristocratic families. The Xie family's garden cannot be compared with the imperial garden in the palace.
However, for children, all new places are interesting.
Accompanied by Yu Wan, Ah Luo walked around the garden with great interest. Then she asked, "Where did my mother live before?"
No wonder Ah Luo stayed in Xie's Mansion for a while. It turned out that she wanted to see her mother's former boudoir.
Yu Wan showed a knowing smile: "I live in Chunjin Pavilion. I will take you over to have a look."
A Luo nodded repeatedly.
After Xie Mingxi got married, Chunjin Pavilion became vacant. Mrs. Xu ordered two maids to clean it every day. Therefore, Chunjin Pavilion, which had not been occupied for a long time, was still clean and tidy. It was just less popular and a little deserted.
Ah Luo walked around the Chunjin Pavilion and whispered: "The yard where my mother lives is so small."
From A Luo's point of view, not only was the Chunjin Pavilion a bit smaller, but the furnishings were also not exquisite. It could not be compared with the current Jiaofang Palace, and it was far worse than the inner residence of the Prince of Shu.
Yu Wan was a bride and didn't know much about the past events in the Xie family's inner house. She didn't want to say anything more, so she smiled and said softly: "You must be tired after walking so far. Why don't you sit down and rest for a while."
Ah Luo was indeed a little tired, so she nodded in agreement, glanced around, and pointed to the tree: "I'll sit on that swing."
The swing frame in Chunjin Pavilion, without asking, is known to have been owned by Xie Mingxi when she was a girl. Yu Wan smiled and nodded, holding A Luo's hand and moving forward.
A Luo sat on the swing, and Yu Wan gently pushed the swing.
The shade of the trees blocked the sun, the breeze blew slowly, and the swing swayed slightly, which was very comfortable.
Ah Luo is busy with schoolwork every day, and her time is very tightly scheduled, so there are very few leisurely moments. At this time, she squinted her eyes slightly and raised the corners of her mouth.
A figure quietly appeared at the gate of Chunjin Pavilion.
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This woman is over forty years old. Half of her hair is white, and her forehead has deep wrinkles. At first glance, she looks quite old. Only two or three points of her former charming appearance are now left.
The woman stared longingly at the girl who was excited to swing on the swing, with many complex emotions flashing through her eyes. Eventually, they turned into little drops of water, flashing in her eye sockets.
"who?"
A Luo caught sight of the woman's figure from the corner of his eye, frowned immediately, and asked loudly.
Yu Wan had never practiced martial arts and was far less keen than A Luo. She was startled when she heard this and turned her head to look over. After seeing the woman's figure clearly, Yu Wan felt nervous and didn't know what to do.
After hearing A Luo's voice, the woman's whole body trembled, but she did not flinch. She mustered up the courage to step into the yard, stood a few meters away from the swing, and bowed: "I am Ding, see you."
Pass by Your Highness the Princess."
This woman was the concubine of Xie Jun, the Minister of Rites of the current dynasty, and the biological mother of the Empress of the Central Palace of Da Qi.
Aunt Ding has been under house arrest for several years, and all her temper has been smoothed away. Now that Xie Jun no longer restrains her, she rarely walks out. She usually eats and prays in her yard, and occasionally sees her son Xie Yuanting.
Today is the christening of Xie Yuanting's eldest daughter, and Princess Aluo came to congratulate her on behalf of the Queen. After hearing the news, Aunt Ding's heart ached like a dry well.
She mustered up the courage to walk out of Lanxiang Courtyard and arrived at Chunjin Pavilion. She originally wanted to take a sneak look at A Luo before leaving. After one look, she could no longer move.
Blood is the most powerful and wonderful thing in the world. This was the first time she met A Luo, but there was no strange barrier in her heart, only a strong desire and impulse to get close.
Aunt Ding bent down and saluted her biological granddaughter.
A Luo stopped the swing, stood up straight, looked at Aunt Ding briefly, and asked curiously: "Who are you?"
Just three words made Aunt Ding feel sour in her heart.
It seems that Xie Mingxi has never mentioned herself in front of A Luo...
Yu Wan also felt quite embarrassed and whispered in A Luo's ear: "She is Aunt Ding, the biological mother of the Queen."
Mom’s biological mother, isn’t that her grandmother?
Why did my mother never mention my grandmother?
Is it because my mother dislikes my grandmother for being a concubine? Or is there another reason?
Ah Luo's heart was full of doubts, but her face was calm: "Aunt Ding is exempt from the gift."
Aunt Ding responded in a low voice and slowly stood up straight. She lowered her head and lowered her gaze, just enough to see A Luo's delicate and beautiful face.
Ah Luo's appearance is not very similar to her own mother's, but the intelligence, confidence and calmness between her eyebrows are very much like Xie Mingxi's.
Aunt Ding felt a strong sadness in her heart, her eyes became hot, and tears fell down.
