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Rebirth: Back to Zero Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong) |
Chapter 10 Ushering in the New Year (Part 2/3)
"Nothing special. Madam doesn't like to have the concubines on the
same table as her. So, the New Year's Eve dinner usually only has
Sire, Madam and my younger sister. My father, Aunt Zhou, eldest
brother and I will gather in the small courtyard to eat. After dinner,
I go back to my room for the vigil. Since Father has always lived a
simple life, he usually buys new clothes for me during the New Year.
Throughout the year, he doesn't buy many things for himself. After
all, Count Wangyang's mansion has limited spending capabilities. And my father's monthly allowance is also limited. Don’t get me
wrong, while it's not much, it's already not bad."
Such a way of celebrating the New Year was not uncommon in the Ye
Empire. When the first wife was not virtuous, or when their maternal family was in power, the husband had to bend at her will. However,
if there were genuine respect for their wife, the husbands could choose not to take a concubine, and save the pretentious acts.
"From now on, when we make new clothes in the mansion, let's make one or two for Father. The linen we get are top quality, warm during winter and cooling for summer. We will just choose appropriate
embroidery according to Father's grade, so we are not flouting any
rules." Jun Lixuan said.
Ling Qiyang looked at him and hesitated for a moment. He replied,
"When I married into the manor, I should be handling the trivial affairs of the manor on your behalf. You really shouldn't worry about the affairs of my maternal family. If the others find out,
they will laugh at you."
"In this vast Palace, there are not many people worthy of my attention. Only Empress Mother, Third and Sixth Brother are on my mind. I don't even have to worry about Emperor Father. It's the same for you. Only your father is worth worrying about. Since there are not many people we care about, we should pay more attention to each other and care for each other. You
do it for Empress Mother, and I will also do it for your father." Jun
Lixuan held Ling Qiyang’s Hand, "As for what others think, you don't need to care. Otherwise, wouldn't life be so hard?"
"Thank you." Ling Qiyang blushed lightly and looked down. He smiled
happily, feeling warm in his heart.
"Between you and me, we don't need any words of thanks." Jun Lixuan
looked at the smiling Ling Qiyang, and felt satisfied.
The next morning, just after daybreak, Ming Li entered the sleeping
hall on the night and called softly by the bed, "Your Highness, Your
Highness…”
Jun Lixuan, who slept lightly, woke up after hearing the calls.
Seeing that Ling Qiyang beside him had not woken up, he asked
softly, "What time is it?"
"Your highness, it's half-past six," Ming Li replied.
Jun Lixuan usually got up at this hour when he had to attend the morning assembly. However, there was no morning assembly on New
Year’s Day. Even if he was going to pay New Year's respect to the
Emperor and the Empress in the morning, he did not have to get up so early. "It's still early, what's the matter?”
"The Sixth Prince's personal attendant, Wen Mo, is here. He said
that he was following the Sixth Prince's instruction to inform you
to get up early today. He said to pay your respects early and
leave the Palace as soon as possible." Ming Li repeated Wen Mo
words fully for Jun Lixuan, "He is still waiting outside
now."
Wen Mo was Jun Liche's personal attendant. Generally, the princes
were accompanied by male personal attendants. However, Jun Liche
chose an Omega. Everyone believed that Wen Mo would marry Jun Liche
in the end. However, the two kept their relationship to master
and servant strictly. On the other hand, Wen Mo was also loyal,
carrying out his orders flawlessly and never crossed the line. If
things were not severe today, Jun Liche would definitely not send
Wen Mo in this cold weather.
At this thought, Jun Lixuan got up and dressed up. He covered
the bed canopy again, and said to Ming Li, "Tell him that I
understand. Give him a hand warmer and let him hold it on his way
back. If he suffers in the cold on his way back, Sixth Brothers will
be upset."
"Yes, I understand." Ming Li retired.
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Translator's Notes:
OMG, Jun Lixuan is so sweet and thoughtful♡ (˃o˂)♡ My heart is literally
melting~~~~
"Nothing special. Madam doesn't like to have the concubines on the same table as her. So, the New Year's Eve dinner usually only has Sire, Madam and my younger sister. My father, Aunt Zhou, eldest brother and I will gather in the small courtyard to eat. After dinner, I go back to my room for the vigil. Since Father has always lived a simple life, he usually buys new clothes for me during the New Year. Throughout the year, he doesn't buy many things for himself. After all, Count Wangyang's mansion has limited spending capabilities. And my father's monthly allowance is also limited. Don’t get me wrong, while it's not much, it's already not bad."
Such a way of celebrating the New Year was not uncommon in the Ye Empire. When the first wife was not virtuous, or when their maternal family was in power, the husband had to bend at her will. However, if there were genuine respect for their wife, the husbands could choose not to take a concubine, and save the pretentious acts.
"From now on, when we make new clothes in the mansion, let's make one or two for Father. The linen we get are top quality, warm during winter and cooling for summer. We will just choose appropriate embroidery according to Father's grade, so we are not flouting any rules." Jun Lixuan said.
Ling Qiyang looked at him and hesitated for a moment. He replied, "When I married into the manor, I should be handling the trivial affairs of the manor on your behalf. You really shouldn't worry about the affairs of my maternal family. If the others find out, they will laugh at you."
"In this vast Palace, there are not many people worthy of my attention. Only Empress Mother, Third and Sixth Brother are on my mind. I don't even have to worry about Emperor Father. It's the same for you. Only your father is worth worrying about. Since there are not many people we care about, we should pay more attention to each other and care for each other. You do it for Empress Mother, and I will also do it for your father." Jun Lixuan held Ling Qiyang’s Hand, "As for what others think, you don't need to care. Otherwise, wouldn't life be so hard?"
"Thank you." Ling Qiyang blushed lightly and looked down. He smiled happily, feeling warm in his heart.
"Between you and me, we don't need any words of thanks." Jun Lixuan looked at the smiling Ling Qiyang, and felt satisfied.
The next morning, just after daybreak, Ming Li entered the sleeping hall on the night and called softly by the bed, "Your Highness, Your Highness…”
Jun Lixuan, who slept lightly, woke up after hearing the calls. Seeing that Ling Qiyang beside him had not woken up, he asked softly, "What time is it?"
"Your highness, it's half-past six," Ming Li replied.
Jun Lixuan usually got up at this hour when he had to attend the morning assembly. However, there was no morning assembly on New Year’s Day. Even if he was going to pay New Year's respect to the Emperor and the Empress in the morning, he did not have to get up so early. "It's still early, what's the matter?”
"The Sixth Prince's personal attendant, Wen Mo, is here. He said that he was following the Sixth Prince's instruction to inform you to get up early today. He said to pay your respects early and leave the Palace as soon as possible." Ming Li repeated Wen Mo words fully for Jun Lixuan, "He is still waiting outside now."
At this thought, Jun Lixuan got up and dressed up. He covered the bed canopy again, and said to Ming Li, "Tell him that I understand. Give him a hand warmer and let him hold it on his way back. If he suffers in the cold on his way back, Sixth Brothers will be upset."
"Yes, I understand." Ming Li retired.
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Translator's Notes:
WHere are the previous chapters? Can you please provide a link to them?
ReplyDeleteohhh??? Master-servant cp?
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