PDLP Chapter 164 Childhood Sweethearts
Chapter 164 Childhood Sweethearts
Chapter 164 Childhood Sweethearts
The sisters-in-law soon arrived at the eldest princess's courtyard, which was adjacent to the main courtyard. Between the front yard and the main courtyard, there were three main rooms and a small compartment with several small stoves, which were specially used to make soup or provide hot water for Princess Jingyi.
This is also the courtyard exclusively for Princess Jingyi as the only girl in Yuqing Palace. Even Hongye and Hongchang do not have such treatment. The two brothers still live together until now.
It's no wonder that Yinreng always complained to Buerhe about the smallness and crowding of Yuqing Palace. The truth is that this place is really not that big. Apart from the front yard, the main yard and the back yard, there is basically nothing else in the rest of the place except for the small garden in the back yard. It is called a garden, but it is only about ten square meters. There is no space left after planting a few flowers and plants.
The reason why Jingyi had her own small courtyard was that Buerhe Kaikou separated and connected the side rooms of the main courtyard and then enclosed it. It was just three simple rooms, which was far inferior to Jing'an Princess's from Yin'er's family.
Fortunately, Yinreng had promised some time ago that he would try to expand or move out of the palace this year. Bu Erhe agreed with Yinreng's idea very much.
Although there are no concubines in the backyard of Yuqing Palace to bother the children, they will need their own courtyard when they grow up. Besides, if Hongye is betrothed in two years and gets married a few years later, can three generations of his family still live in this cramped Yuqing Palace?
It's strange to say, a few years ago, the emperor had already wanted to live in Changchun Garden permanently, but later for some reason he suddenly didn't want to go there anymore. This made Buerhe, who could live in the big courtyard every summer, feel very sorry for a while.
By the time Bull and the others entered Jingyi's courtyard, it had become quiet, with no movement. He knew Minyan had calmed down, but since they were already there, Bull was sure to ask about it. If the two children had a conflict, it would easily create a rift between him and his fourth brother's wife.
Besides, she didn't quite believe it. Honghui was honest and simple, and Minyan was lively. Neither of them was the type to make trouble. Why would they cry because of this?
The parents all came in, and the young kids all gathered around. Even Minyan, even with a pout on her face, still bowed and greeted politely: "Hello, mother," "Hello, second aunt," "Hello, fourth aunt," "Hello, ninth aunt," "Hello, tenth aunt," and "Hello, uncle."
A series of greetings made Buerhe, who had wanted to keep a stern face, couldn't help but smile. The group of rascals in front of them were the treasures of these sisters-in-law.
Buerhe: "Alright, alright, everyone, get up. Can anyone tell me what just happened? Is Minyan okay?"
Minyan had already been tidied up by the palace maids. Apart from her red eyes, there was nothing unusual about her. "My aunt, it's okay. Minyan is fine."
Seeing this, Jingyi also spoke up: "Yes, mother, it's nothing serious. I'm sorry to bother you and the aunts to make this trip. Nothing happened."
Knowing that the children wanted to keep the peace and resolve the matter privately, Buerhe and the other ladies had all been children themselves and were not ignorant people. Seeing this, they thought about getting up and going back, letting the children resolve their own affairs.
But before Buerhe could tell his brothers and sisters to stand up, Honghui stood up and knelt on the ground: "This is Honghui's fault. Honghui is willing to accept the punishment."
"Hmm?" Someone took the initiative to admit his mistake and asked for punishment. Bu Erhe's curiosity was instantly aroused. He had already stood up, but now he sat back down immediately after hearing this. Even the three concubines looked at Honghui who was kneeling in the middle with curiosity.
Buerhe: "Oh, Honghui, then tell me in detail so that Second Aunt can see whether to punish you."
Hearing that there might be punishment soon, Minyan became restless and wanted to stand up, but was held back by Jingyi. Even Honghui was a little nervous at this moment. Buerhe, who was sitting at the top, saw the little movements of the people in front of him clearly. He did not show it on his face, but felt a little funny in his heart: they are still a bunch of children.
Honghui didn't keep anyone waiting for long. Less than a minute after Buerhe finished speaking, he had organized his words and explained everything from beginning to end. It turned out that their master had dismissed the get out of class early this morning due to health reasons. With nothing else to do, the two brothers returned to Yuqing Palace together and happened to run into Minyan, who was whispering to Jingyi and Jing'an.
Curiosity was aroused and there was no way to stop him. Honghui slowed down his pace and slowly approached the three sisters. Then he heard words like "it happens every month" and "the servants have to do it themselves".
Honghui was also a very curious child, but he was a little too honest. Upon hearing this, he asked directly: "What is that? If it is inconvenient for you to make it, I can ask my servants to do it for you."
Suddenly, a male voice was heard in their ears. It was like a thunderclap in the ears of the three little girls who were whispering, and they were frightened in an instant.
"Ouch," "Ouch" sounds were heard. Jingyi and Minyan's heads hit each other directly because the incident happened suddenly and they were too late to react. The two little girls were in pain and burst into tears on the spot.
There wasn't much to this point, but what Honghui did next stunned everyone. He rubbed Minyan's forehead and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. After doing all this, he asked a series of questions: "Does it hurt? Is it serious?"
This made Minyan's face, which was originally slightly red due to anger, turn completely red. She quickly trotted and hid behind Jingyi, not saying a word for a long time.
Honghui was just an eight-year-old straight boy, who had never seen such a scene before. He thought his behavior had frightened Minyan, so he quickly tried to find a way to save her. Then, a flash of inspiration hit him, and he remembered what they had just been fussing about, so he quickly said, "Minyan, I was wrong just now. So, I'll take care of that thing you have to do every month. Just tell me what it is, and I'll have the servants do it for you when I get home."
Now, not to mention Minyan, even Jingyi's face began to become redder and redder. Only the young Jingan and Hongye, who didn't understand anything, stood in the middle, confused, not knowing what to do next.
Jingyi was speechless to her cousin. It would be fine if you just eavesdropped on their conversation, but you asked these questions without understanding the situation. And what about you doing it for Minyan? What's the difference between this and saying you want to marry Minyan?
Unable to bear it any longer, Jingyi quickly told Honghui to shut up. However, Minyan, who was already feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the shame and anger, could not help but run into the house and started crying.
In the end, Jingyi and Jingan comforted her for a while and blocked Honghui outside to prevent him from saying another word. Gradually, Minyan calmed down, but she was still a little bothered by what Honghui had just said.
Bu Erhe and several other ladies also understood. The boys didn't understand, but the women who had given birth certainly knew what was being said.
Thinking of this, Buerhe couldn't help but clear his throat: "Ahem, well, Honghui, this matter, the mistake is definitely yours, but you later actively admitted your mistake and wanted to make amends, but the method you used to make amends was a bit wrong. As for the specific reason, let your mother explain it to you in person after you return home. I will give you a chance now, just apologize to Minyan in person."
The Fourth Lady looked at Buerhe in surprise. Buerhe gave her a look back: "What's the matter? Shouldn't you solve the problems your son caused? Besides, how can an aunt like me have the nerve to explain such a thing to him?"
Seeing the unquestionable look in Burhe's eyes, the Fourth Lady slumped her shoulders, indicating that she accepted the agreement.
When Honghui heard Buerhe's instructions, he quickly nodded and stood up and walked to Minyan: "Sister Minyan, I was wrong. I shouldn't have eavesdropped on your conversation, and I shouldn't have directly participated in your affairs without knowing anything. Please forgive me."
Minyan wasn't really angry, she was just a little ashamed. Now that she knew Honghui didn't mean it, and with his sincere apology, she was no longer angry. She then returned the favor: "It's okay, I've already forgiven you. I was also wrong just now, please forgive me, Brother Honghui."
Honghui grinned: "Okay, you forgive me and I forgive you, we'll make up and still be good friends."
Seeing Honghui's overjoyed look, Minyan couldn't help but smile.