Chapter 124 – Temporary Imperial Residence, Part 4 (41.1)
The next day, the entire temporary imperial palace was decorated with lanterns and colored banners. It was very lively. Lin Xia Er observed how busy the palace people were, all bustling about. So out of curiosity, she asked the palace maid assigned to serve her, “What day is it today? Why is everyone in the palace so busy and why is the place so festively decorated?”
“Replying to Miss Lin, today is Lin-cejun’s birthday. His Royal Highness gave the order a long time ago, and everyone in the palace has been making preparations for a long time. There will be a grand birthday banquet in the evening. I heard that all the officials from the Li Province will be coming to celebrate.”
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Lin Xia Er thought that they’re making such a big deal out of a mere birthday. Alas, why was this Lin Jia Bao so lucky!
The day has just begun and Lin Jia Bao was already wearing a pout on his face. Early that morning, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng “woke” him up.
In the mirror, Lin Jia Bao looked at the deep purple marks on his neck that could barely be covered up by the collar of his clothes. He hoped that his parents wouldn’t notice the marks when he met up with them later. Otherwise, how embarrassing would that be? Lin Jia Bao was still a little shy when he thought about it, and it was all his husband’s fault.
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng looked at Jia Bao’s angry face and kissed his dimples.
“All right, all right, today is your birthday. Stop pouting.”
Last night, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng did not get to enjoy himself to the fullest. When he woke up, he saw Jia Bao’s innocent sleeping face. It was such a tempting sight. Naturally, he could not restrain himself from “waking” Jia Bao up.
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Zhang Hui Niang was someone who has been around the block. Upon seeing Lin Jia Bao, she noticed the marks on him right away. Looking at the dark purple marks on his body, Zhang Hui Niang felt complicated. On one hand, she was happy that Jia Bao could be favored by the crown prince, but on the other hand, she felt sorry for Jia Bao. It must be very hard for Jia Bao to serve His Royal Highness at such a young age.
Alas… it’s a pity that Jia Bao was only the crown prince’s cajun. Therefore, the crown prince could not be considered her son-in-law. Otherwise… she would muster up all her courage to mention this matter in front of the crown prince and have him be more gentle and compassionate to Jia Bao.
Lin Jia Bao lowered his head in embarrassment when his mother kept looking at him. “Mom, stop staring at me.”
“Jia Bao has grown up, but he is still shy around his mother, huh?” Zhang Hui Niang rubbed Jia Bao’s head. “Jia Bao is living a good life now and His Royal Highness loves you so much. Mother is so happy for you. If you can birth a son or daughter for His Royal Highness soon, then Mother will feel more at ease.”
“His Royal Highness said I should take good care of my health and we will have a baby next year.” When it came to having babies, Lin Jia Bao was also looking forward to them. He no longer resisted the medicinal cuisine and tonics Shu Ya prepared for him, and he would drink them all obediently.
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Zhang Hui Niang and Lin Da Zhuang discussed it together the previous night. His Royal Highness was still young and he was also the heir apparent to the throne. He would definitely have many concubines in the future. Only if Jia Bao has a child would he have someone to rely on in the future. Otherwise, even if His Royal Highness loved Jia Bao now, in the future, when Jia Bao got older and lost his beauty, the crown prince would not care for him any more. They were both very familiar with Jia Bao’s temperament. He would not actively seek the crown prince’s favor, so it would lead to a difficult life in the future…
They prayed that the heavens would bless Jia Bao, let him give birth to a child smoothly, and be happy until the end of his days. This was the husband and wife’s shared wish for their child. They did not ask for their child to reach some high and glorious status.
Zhang Hui Niang and Lin Da Zhuang were already plenty satisfy with all the good things that Jia Bao have already brought their family. Their children and grandchildren would have and enjoy their own fortunes. They did not intend to ride on the coattails of their children’s and grandchildren’s success.
They are such thoughtful parents