SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 1
SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 1
Translations by: Lily of the Valley
Chapter 6 Part 1:
The Gao family's residence was not far from the imperial city. After entering the west city gate and passing the Imperial Street, it was located near the Vermilion Bird Gate in the southern part of the Imperial Palace.
Today, Gao Jie returned home earlier than usual, but there were still several visitor carriages parked in front of the house.
Luo Shen waited until all the people had left before entering the study. She saw her father, who had changed into a green robe and a lüan cap, sitting behind a desk, pen in hand, occasionally coughing.
Her father was a renowned handsome man. When he was young, he had a face like beautiful jade, sword-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes. As he grew older, he retained a graceful black beard, and his elegant demeanor was unforgettable.
Luo Shen had heard that once, her father had gone out to survey the situation among the common people. When he arrived at Yangqu County, he learned that many peasant women were weaving summer brown cloth during their spare time due to a poor harvest, and unscrupulous cloth merchants in the city took advantage of the situation to lower prices. The peasant women were left in despair. At that time, he bought a piece of it. After returning to the city, he had it tailored into wide pants, wore it while sitting on an uncovered ox cart, and paraded through the market. People thought it was beautiful, and both men and women, regardless of their social status, imitated him. In just a few days, the previously overlooked summer brown cloth became scarce and its price skyrocketed, ultimately selling out in Yangqu County.
The so-called image of a dashing gentleman was perfectly embodied in him.
However, in recent years, her father had lost some weight, and a few strands of gray hair appeared at his temples. Despite that, he still exuded an air of elegance and nobility.
Luo Shen called out softly, "Father," as she approached Gao Jie and knelt down gracefully.
Since the turmoil in the country began last year, she had noticed that her father was often burdened with worry. In his presence, she always tried to appear mature.
"Father, is there anything I can assist you with?"
Gao Jie held the position of the Prime Minister as the Chief of the Imperial Secretariat. Within the government offices of the imperial city, there were clerks and assistants to handle administrative matters. However, this year, due to the frequent wars and the constant need for decisions, working through meal times had become the norm. For convenience, the family study had also been converted into a place for discussions.
Luo Shen had been coming and going freely from her father's study since she was little. She would leave when people came and return to keep her father company after they left.
Gao Jie smiled and said, "There's nothing for you to do today, Ayeh. You can go and rest; there's no need to stay here with me."
"I went to see Mother today," Luo Shen replied, carefully observing her father's expression. She noticed his hand holding the pen slightly pause.
"Why didn't you stay longer and return to the city later?" she asked.
"Mother heard you were unwell and urged me to come back. She told me to listen to her and take good care of you."
Luo Shen pretended to be serious.
Gao Jie remained silent.
"Mother even sent Grandma Chrysanthemum and me back to the city together to take care of you. If you don't believe me, wait for Grandma to arrive and ask her yourself!"
Gao Jie smiled faintly, "Your illness is not serious, Ayeh. If you don't want Ayu to accompany you, you can let her go back and serve your mother."
"Ayeh! Mother specifically sent Grandma Chrysanthemum back to take care of you! Mother herself probably wanted to come back too. Ayeh, when are you going to pick up Mother and bring her back to the city? Will you do it?"
Luo Shen was getting anxious and placed her hands on the desk, straightening her posture.
Gao Jie coughed softly.
"Alright... alright... we'll talk about it after things settle down in a while..."
"Ayeh, you have to remember this! And don't be afraid! Mother might act tough, but she's soft-hearted. If you don't dare go alone, I'll go with you. If Mother doesn't agree to come back, I'll cry in front of her! She'll definitely soften when she sees me cry!"
Unconsciously, her childish side, which she had hidden earlier, surfaced again in front of her father.
Gao Jie smiled wryly.
He loved his only daughter deeply and wanted nothing more than for her to lead a peaceful and carefree life.
He responded vaguely and then suddenly remembered something, raising his eyebrows.
"Ayeh, there's good news from Jiaozhou today. The turmoil in the Lin Yi Kingdom has been quelled, and in a little while, Yi'an will be able to return."
This time, when the Lin Yi Kingdom was in turmoil, the court sent troops to assist King Lin Yi in suppressing the rebellion, and the person leading the army was Lu Jianzhi.
The Gao and Lu families had been close for generations, and after migrating to the south, they both became prominent immigrant noble families. They often intermarried.
Luo Shen and Lu Jianzhi's younger sister, Lu Xiurong, had been close friends since childhood, and she also knew Lu Jianzhi, her elder brother.
Today, Gao Jie returned home earlier than usual, but there were still several visitor carriages parked in front of the house.
Luo Shen waited until all the people had left before entering the study. She saw her father, who had changed into a green robe and a lüan cap, sitting behind a desk, pen in hand, occasionally coughing.
Her father was a renowned handsome man. When he was young, he had a face like beautiful jade, sword-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes. As he grew older, he retained a graceful black beard, and his elegant demeanor was unforgettable.
Luo Shen had heard that once, her father had gone out to survey the situation among the common people. When he arrived at Yangqu County, he learned that many peasant women were weaving summer brown cloth during their spare time due to a poor harvest, and unscrupulous cloth merchants in the city took advantage of the situation to lower prices. The peasant women were left in despair. At that time, he bought a piece of it. After returning to the city, he had it tailored into wide pants, wore it while sitting on an uncovered ox cart, and paraded through the market. People thought it was beautiful, and both men and women, regardless of their social status, imitated him. In just a few days, the previously overlooked summer brown cloth became scarce and its price skyrocketed, ultimately selling out in Yangqu County.
The so-called image of a dashing gentleman was perfectly embodied in him.
However, in recent years, her father had lost some weight, and a few strands of gray hair appeared at his temples. Despite that, he still exuded an air of elegance and nobility.
Luo Shen called out softly, "Father," as she approached Gao Jie and knelt down gracefully.
Since the turmoil in the country began last year, she had noticed that her father was often burdened with worry. In his presence, she always tried to appear mature.
"Father, is there anything I can assist you with?"
Gao Jie held the position of the Prime Minister as the Chief of the Imperial Secretariat. Within the government offices of the imperial city, there were clerks and assistants to handle administrative matters. However, this year, due to the frequent wars and the constant need for decisions, working through meal times had become the norm. For convenience, the family study had also been converted into a place for discussions.
Luo Shen had been coming and going freely from her father's study since she was little. She would leave when people came and return to keep her father company after they left.
Gao Jie smiled and said, "There's nothing for you to do today, Ayeh. You can go and rest; there's no need to stay here with me."
"I went to see Mother today," Luo Shen replied, carefully observing her father's expression. She noticed his hand holding the pen slightly pause.
"Why didn't you stay longer and return to the city later?" she asked.
"Mother heard you were unwell and urged me to come back. She told me to listen to her and take good care of you."
Luo Shen pretended to be serious.
Gao Jie remained silent.
"Mother even sent Grandma Chrysanthemum and me back to the city together to take care of you. If you don't believe me, wait for Grandma to arrive and ask her yourself!"
Gao Jie smiled faintly, "Your illness is not serious, Ayeh. If you don't want Ayu to accompany you, you can let her go back and serve your mother."
"Ayeh! Mother specifically sent Grandma Chrysanthemum back to take care of you! Mother herself probably wanted to come back too. Ayeh, when are you going to pick up Mother and bring her back to the city? Will you do it?"
Luo Shen was getting anxious and placed her hands on the desk, straightening her posture.
Gao Jie coughed softly.
"Alright... alright... we'll talk about it after things settle down in a while..."
"Ayeh, you have to remember this! And don't be afraid! Mother might act tough, but she's soft-hearted. If you don't dare go alone, I'll go with you. If Mother doesn't agree to come back, I'll cry in front of her! She'll definitely soften when she sees me cry!"
Unconsciously, her childish side, which she had hidden earlier, surfaced again in front of her father.
Gao Jie smiled wryly.
He loved his only daughter deeply and wanted nothing more than for her to lead a peaceful and carefree life.
He responded vaguely and then suddenly remembered something, raising his eyebrows.
"Ayeh, there's good news from Jiaozhou today. The turmoil in the Lin Yi Kingdom has been quelled, and in a little while, Yi'an will be able to return."
This time, when the Lin Yi Kingdom was in turmoil, the court sent troops to assist King Lin Yi in suppressing the rebellion, and the person leading the army was Lu Jianzhi.
The Gao and Lu families had been close for generations, and after migrating to the south, they both became prominent immigrant noble families. They often intermarried.
Luo Shen and Lu Jianzhi's younger sister, Lu Xiurong, had been close friends since childhood, and she also knew Lu Jianzhi, her elder brother.
Translations by: Lily of the Valley
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