Chapter 210 Part 1 - Birthday (Part 1) (1/2)

Chapter 210: Birthday (Part 1)

On the third day of the seventh month, it was Xie Jing Xing’s birthday. Everyone in the residence of Prince Rui became busy. From what others said, even though Xie Jing Xing himself did not like it, Emperor Yong Le would hold a banquet for Xie jing Xing in Bi Xiu Lou yearly to celebrate for Xie Jing Xing. The more Emperor Yong Le express that he valued Xie Jing Xing, the better the officials would treat Xie Jing Xing. Of course Xie Jing Xing’s performance in the past two years was worth the scrutiny. The birthday celebration was a day where one could flatter so early in the morning, there were birthday presents that were continuous brought over to the residence.

Tang Shu was busy registering all the items in a booklet before bringing over to Shen Miao to look. Shen Miao was after all the WangFei of the residence of Prince Rui and even though she was in a cold war with Xie Jing Xing, she had to look through the list of gifts. Shen Miao swept a glance of it and her eyes were dazzled by the list of names. No matter if it was a high ranking official or a low ranking government official, they all rushed over to flatter. Even the Lu and Ye family also sent over gifts.

Shen Miao’s heart was deeply moved, it was all because of the close relationship between Emperor Yong Le and Xie Jing Xing. If this was Ming Qi, if any official’s birthday celebration had so many people celebrating, it would be suspicious to the eyes of the Emperor. Thus after coming to Long Ye, it felt somewhat strange to see it handled so openly.

Tang Shu pointed out to Shen Miao what gifts to be placed in the storehouse and which gifts could be used before he asked Shen Miao, “Furen must not forget to dress up earlier. Tie Yi’s side will arrange people to pick Furen up to head to Bi Xiao Luo.”

Shen Miao said doubtfully, “I…”

Tang Shu smiled, “Furen is the WangFei of the residence and His Highness’s wife. Naturally Furen have to go for His Highness’s birthday.” After hesitating, he said, “Quarrels between a couple is like fighting at the head of the bed and make up at the end of the bed. His Highness looked like he is angry but if Furen don’t go over today, one do not know how long he would sulk, so…”

“I understand, I will go over.” Shen Miao said.

Tang Shu then sighed in relieve and reminded a couple more sentences to Shen Miao before leaving.

After he left, Shen Miao looked at that booklet and kept it well. When she was returning to the room, Jing Zhe came over and asked Shen Miao cautiously, “Furen will definitely go to Bi Xiao Luo right?”

“The residence of Prince Rui are monitored by other and I just came to Great Liang, thus other people would be watching the bustle. If one do not go then others would have the opportunity to talk. It is better to head directly. Use a General when the soldiers come and build a dam from earth when the water approaches.”

Jing Zhe nodded her head continuously, “That’s right. They want to see how our WangFei from Ming Qi looks like then let them see clearly Furen who comes from a General residence. How could anyone casually become a WangFei?”

Gu Yu pulled Jing Zhe and glared at her before whispering, “The more you say the more exaggerated it becomes.”

Jing Zhe pouted and seeing that Shen Miao had headed to the room, she bit Gu Yu’s ears, “Furen is still feeling awkward and looked for so many reasons to give in to GuYe (used by wife side of the family to call the husband) but no one will laugh.” After speaking, she then felt emotional, “GuYe really have abilities to let Furen be willing to give in.”

Gu Yu said, “Speak a few words lesser.”

Shen Miao returned to the room and Jing Zhe followed in with Gu Yu. Gu Yu asked, “Would Furen like to choose what to wear tonight? Then this servant will be able to think of what hairstyle to comb.”

Shen Miao said, “Do those later, help me to grind ink first.”

Jing Zhe and Gu Yu looked at one another as the two of them did not know why Shen Miao had the mood to write now. Speaking of which, Shen Miao was not one who loves writing or drawing but they would naturally do what one’s Master wanted. When Shen Miao opened up the paper for a letter, Gu Yu and Jing Zhe then understood that she wanted to write a letter.

Shen Miao asked Gu Yu, “Older Biao Sister is returning soon?”

Gu Yu said, “Gentleman Gao had passed a message that she will definitely be able to catch up with the birthday celebration in Bi Xiao Luo tonight.”

One did not know where did Luo Tan and Gao Yang disappeared to for these few days. Luo Tan had a fierce temper and with Gao Yang bullying and deceiving her, one thinks that it would take some time for Luo Tan’s anger to dissipate so Gao Yang simply took her away. Shen Miao was rest assured as with Gao Yang’s character, he would not do anything bad to Luo Tan and it was Gao Yang who was in more danger. Today was Xie Jing Xing’s birthday, so Gao Yang, as Xie Jing Xing’s arms and legs and also his friend, naturally had to rush over.

After thinking for a while, she then started to write. She wrote somewhat hesitantly. After writing two to three sentences, she felt that it was not good and quickly crushed it and threw it aside. She then started to write again but again, like just now, threw it away. At the end, one did not know how much paper was wasted before she hang her brush. She put the letter into the envelop before handing it over to Jing Zhe, “When you see Tie Yi later, pass this to him and let him hand it over to Xie Jing Xing during the birthday celebration.”

Jing Zhe’s eyes widen as she did not think that it was for Xie Jing Xing. She had thought that Shen Miao was writing a letter for Shen Xin and wife and was curious because the letter home was only written two days back so why write again?

Shen Miao said, “Gu Yu, take a trip out for me.” She then pulled out a piece of paper and wrote a few things before passing to GU Yu, “Help me to buy the following things.”

Gu Yu quickly complied.