Chapter 6 — After My Father Inducted Seven Nuns, They Immediately Prepared Me A Timetable

After hearing that story, Concubine Lieu smiled and asked me:

“Why don't you punish her a bit more severely?”

“She was just looking at the direction of the wind.”

“So, have you seen clearly, ma'am?”

“See clearly.”

“See what clearly?”

"If I don't protect you, people in the palace will think you're easily bullied. If I protect you too much, others will think I'm taking advantage of you."

Concubine Liu nodded with satisfaction.

“So sending to the external hospital is the most suitable.”

I burst out laughing.

“It's the one who taught me.”

She shook her head.

“You're the lady who learned it yourself.”

I suddenly feel like I have really changed a bit. Not to become more powerful. It's just that in the past, whenever I heard any movement or sound, I panicked. And now, we know that we must first distinguish which direction the wind is blowing from. The day I turned fifteen years old, my father organized a small birthday party for me. The scale is not large. Only a few well-known ladies and gentlemen were invited to attend. All seven concubines were also present. The girls did not sit at the main table. But everyone is naturally busy. Aunt Do helps me check the list of congratulatory gifts. Concubine Song, on my behalf, examined the fabrics and jewelry that each government sent. Concubine Nguyen taught me how to welcome guests. Concubine Willow stands next to us, reminding us of the human relationships between the palaces. Concubine Qin didn't have anything special to do, so she stood guard outside the door.

"If someone comes to cause trouble, there's still me."

I laughed and teased her:

"Today is a birthday party, not a martial arts competition."

“Just about the same.”

Concubine Xie had already checked all the spices, tea and snacks used in the banquet.

"It's not because I feel like something will definitely happen. It's just that before something happens, looking ahead will give me more peace of mind."

Auntie Hua once again took a look at the thank you card I wrote last night. She helped me correct two words.

"It's not about how beautifully you write. It's about letting others know at a glance that you're a reasonable person and understand everything."

Halfway through the banquet, the unexpected still appeared. Uncle Tam's Palace sent someone to bring a grand gift. It was a set of jewelry inlaid with pink gems. As soon as I opened the box, the whole hall was quiet for a moment. The red gems are dazzling red, and the golden base is also thick and heavy. Looking at it is truly extremely valuable. Hua Minh Chau smiled and said:

"This is a birthday present that my father specially prepared for you. Now that you have grown up, you should have some worthy jewelry."

Listening to it, that statement is not a problem. But inside I feel a little uncomfortable. Concubine Song walked over and took a look at the jewelry. She did not touch. Just quietly asked me:

“Miss, do you want to accept it?”

I also asked in a low voice:

“Is there something wrong?”

"The gems are real, the gold is old enough. It's just that the design is too old, it looks like it was taken down from an old thing and then re-inlaid. Furthermore, the color of the red gems is beautiful, but two of them are cracked."

I immediately understood. This jewelry set is valuable. But not enough face. If I accept, outsiders will say Uncle Tam is generous. But later if someone distributes it Now that the two gems are cracked, they will say that I am shallow. As soon as I saw the red gem, I immediately accepted it. I raised my head to look at Hua Minh Chau. She smiled very calmly. I also smiled slightly.

“Sister Tang, this gift is too precious, I cannot accept it.”

Hua Minh Chau's face changed slightly.

“Sister, are you criticizing my gift?”

"It's not a criticism. It's just that when I was alive, my mother taught me that between relatives, when giving gifts, the heart is the most important thing, and should not be too heavy on value. This set of jewelry is not cheap at first glance. If I receive it, my heart will really feel uneasy."

A lady sitting next to her smiled and said:

“Miss Hua is very understanding.”

Hua Minh Chau wants to say something. But it's not convenient to open your mouth. In the end, I could only tell the dentist to close the box. But the story is not over yet.