Chapter 121 – Temporary Imperial Residence, Part 2
Lin Jia Bao has been living a very comfortable life these past few days. The scenery inside the temporary imperial palace was picturesque, with birds chirping and fragrant flowers everywhere. In addition to that his husband was by his side. It was really like the life of a deity.
Currently, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng was painting with Jia Bao by the lake. A vivid image of the lakeside was already painted on the paper.
“Darling, you draw so well!” As he said this, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng hugged Jia Bao from behind and whispered in his ear.
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In the past few days, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng was also feeling happy physically and mentally. He was in harmony with Jia Bao every night, and they were gradually entering the most pleasant stage.
Recalling last nights activities, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng’s heart was like a frisky monkey and his mind was like a cantering horse*. He bent down to lick Jia Bao’s sensitive ears.
[*T/N: “heart was like a frisky monkey and his mind was like a cantering horse” is a Chinese idiom used to describe someone who is hyperactive]
Distracted by Xuan Yuan Han Cheng’s actions, Lin Jia Bao paused in his painting. “Ah… don’t…”
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng’s voice was slightly hoarse as he said, “My dear, let’s go take a nap.”
“Don’t… don’t want to take a nap.” Lin Jia Bao shook his head. During the past few days of living in the temporary imperial palace, he had never really slept during those ‘naps.’ Every time, his husband would…
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng also knew that he had gone a little too far these days. He was acting like a horny youngster, but whenever he looked at Jia Bao’s face, he couldn’t hold himself back. His darling was like a delicious dish that he had desired for a long time. Now that he has finally obtained it after a long wait, of course he couldn’t just stop after a simple taste.
At that moment, Yuan Fu came over and saluted the crown prince, “Your Royal Highness…”
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng let go of Jia Bao and waved to Yuan Fu.
Yuan Fu understood and stepped forward to whisper something in the crown prince’s ear. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng’s lips raised slightly after hearing the message. He waved Yuan Fu aside and said to Jia Bao, “Darling, tomorrow is your birthday. There is a surprise waiting for you today. I’m sure you will like it.”
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng took Lin Jia Bao to a side hall.
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Before going in, Lin Jia Bao asked curiously: “What’s the surprise?”
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng smiled and said nothing.
Lin Da Zhuang and his party were taken to a large side hall to wait. They were dazzled by the carved beams and painted pillars and exquisite furnishings in the hall. The maids who filed in offered them tea and snacks. Yuan Qing said to Lin Da Zhuang, “Lin-laoye*, please wait a moment. Lin-cejun will be here soon.”
[*T/N: 老爷 lao ye – a respectful way of addressing someone with age and seniority. It can be translated as “lord” or “master.” Colloquially it also means “maternal grandfather.”]
Lin Da Zhuang, Lin Jia Wen and Qin Kai Xing had met Yuan Qing before, and they felt somewhat awkward.
Lin Jia Wen knew that this was the eunuch that served at his younger brother’s side, so he said to Yuan Qing very politely, “Thank you, gonggong*.”
[*T/N: 公公 gong gong – archaic form of address for a eunuch]
Zhang Hui Niang was a little excited and very restless because she was about to see Jia Bao. Wu Qiao Lan held Bo Ge Er in her arms to prevent him from moving around. Bo Ge Er was at an active age and looked around curiously at all the new things in the side hall.
Although Lin Li Er, Lin Xiu Er and Lin Jia Cai were also curious, they still sat obediently drinking tea and did not dare to move.
Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin also sipped their tea slowly. Lin Jin Er kept an eye on her three children while drinking tea. Her eldest son Qin Zi Cong was seven years old. He acted like a little adult, carrying out his elder brother duties with pride.
He said to his three-year-old brother and sister twins, “You’re not allowed to run around recklessly…”
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His younger brother, Qin Zi Ming, and his younger sister, Qin Zi Yue, were obedient kids. They listened to their elder brother and did not run around heedlessly. They ate their snacks in a well-behaved manner. Mm, such tasty snacks.
Lin Da Li’s family were full of excitement as they walked to and fro around the side hall. Lin Jia Cai* looked at the exquisite furnishings and utensils in the temporary imperial palace and calculated their value in his heart.
[*T/N: Pretty sure the author meant Lin Jia Wang here… The author seems to get Lin Jia Cai and Lin Jia Wang mix up a lot.]
Lin Chun Er’s husband kept staring at the palace maid. He thought that things in the palace were truly good, even the palace maids were so beautiful. Then he looked over at Lin Chun Er, who looked like a country bumpkin. If she weren’t related to Lin-cejun, this high-status person, he would have divorced her a long time ago.
At this time, the door to the side hall opened. Lin Jia Bao saw his family members as soon as he entered the side hall.
“Dad! Mom!”
Lin Jia Bao ran towards Zhang Hui Niang and threw himself into her arms.
Well well well, let the show begin!
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