mtl008 Chapter 167 Birthday
Chapter 167 Birthday
September 8th is Jiang An’s birthday.
In the Zhaixing Courtyard, a small pile of…
A pair of little hands and feet stretched out from the bulging quilt, and the little girl popped her head out from inside with a flushed face.
"Brew~"
She closed her eyes, rolled over with the quilt wrapped around her short legs, and even rubbed her cheek against the bed she was reluctant to leave.
The door was opened, Nianniang walked over and opened the window in front of the young lady's dressing table.
The sun was pouring down, and a comfortable breeze was blowing the gauze in front of the bed...
"Miss, do you want to sleep a little longer?"
"Eh?"
Jiang An poked his head out from under the veil like a little bug.
Her eyes flickered with surprise, "An An woke up early today?"
She was pulled out of the quilt by Nianniang every day, so how could she sleep for a while today?
Nianniang stepped forward, embraced the little girl who was about to fall off the bed, and answered honestly, "It happened to be 9 o'clock."
The joy on Jiang Anpan's face immediately shattered to the ground, and the entire Zhaixing Courtyard was filled with her shouting, "Si Shi!"
In a little while, we can all have lunch!
The little girl's eyebrows drooped, and her two little paws were scratching around randomly, "Nianniang, quick!"
"clothing!"
She originally wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the young lady's anxious expression. She obediently turned around and took the new clothes for Jiang An to put on.
It's time to worry...
The prince said that today is the eldest daughter's birthday, and she can sleep as long as she wants, but the front hall should prepare dinner at this time.
The little girl's dress was very beautiful today. When she opened her clothes, it shone brightly in the sunlight.
This Yanyu wine cup is worth a fortune. It looks luxurious blue and purple in the dark, and looks like it is covered with a layer of gold foil in the sun.
Jiang An wore it, with white jade embellishments around her waist, and even the small hair bun on her head was tied with a headband inlaid with red gold and jade.
In the sunlight outside the window, she looked like a mermaid princess from the deep sea.
Jiang An looked at himself in the bronze mirror and scratched his chubby face in confusion. The little girl in the mirror was doing the same thing.
She couldn't help but get closer to the bronze mirror, touched her clothes with her claws, and exclaimed sincerely: "So beautiful~"
It looks very valuable!
Jiang An, who regained his senses, slapped his face and rushed out of the house like a cannonball.
school!
She is coming!
The door was opened forcefully, and a flash of blue-purple leaped down from the corridor and into the still gorgeous flowers in the yard.
Zhengyan, who was sent from the front yard to urge people, happened to cross the gate.
He looked at the lady who was performing Qinggong and showing off her shoes, and smiled, "Miss, Sheng..."
Happy Chen...
The delicate little girl passed by him and took the candy crisps from Zhengyan's hand, "An An is late!"
Eh?
Zheng Yan raised his empty hands, a little confused, "Late?"
He looked at Nianniang, "Didn't you tell the young lady that the prince gave her leave today?"
Nianniang pursed her lips, not wanting to admit in front of this idiot that she had forgotten...
Zheng Yan became interested and leaned closer, looking sly, "Did you really forget?"
Nianniang glanced at him sideways and pushed the man's face away with her bare hands, "You're too close to me."
The young guard whose neck was almost broken squatted down holding his head, and did not speak for a long time.
The closer he got to the front yard, the more Jiang An realized that there seemed to be a lot more servants in the mansion today, some of whom were familiar faces.
The waiter in Yufulou was carrying a tray filled with purple clay teapots as steady as an old dog.
When he saw Jiang An running over, he enthusiastically greeted the little birthday girl, "Miss, be happy and joyful today!"
(Be happy and joyful, and live forever. From the Book of Songs)
The little girl slowed down her pace and scratched her head, "My dad?"
Don’t panic, just look for your dad first!
The waiter looked at the front hall and said, "The prince and his men are here..."
Jiang An lifted her skirt and went up the stairs, not forgetting to politely thank the waiter, "Thank you~"
"My lady, you are too polite. I don't deserve it."
Although he said this, the joy of being looked at seriously by others still appeared on the waiter's raised lips.
The little girl walked around to the front hall door, poked her head out from the edge of the door, and called out softly, "Daddy~"
The conversation in the front hall stopped, and everyone made way, revealing Jiang Jichen sitting in the main seat.
The man was wearing a long robe with a golden lotus pattern. This seldom-used color made the sharpness between Jiang Jichen's brows look more subtle.
He raised his hand wearing the black jade ring, "Aan, come to my side."
Jiang An, dressed in luxurious attire, stepped into the room...
In the front hall, Hu Yan, Huo Lang and his wife, as well as generals including Xie Yunshan and Meng Buren, looked at each other and straightened their bodies to face the little girl.
Hu Yan's eyes were gentle, his hands were folded in front of him, and his wide robe drew an arc in the air.
He bowed slightly and said in a clear voice, "Happy birthday, Miss."
The generals behind him clasped their hands together and shouted in unison with joy, "Happy birthday, Miss!"
Xie Yunshan stood among the generals, with his hands behind his back. The young man had gentle eyebrows and a flamboyant smile, "Happy birthday, little girl~"
Even Huo Changming pulled Li Xingsang and Qi Shanyuan out from among the adults, "An An, happy birthday!"
Today is her birthday...
It was the first time that Jiang An saw such a scene, and he just stood there in a daze.
Warmth filled every part of her body and gathered at her pounding heart.
“Hahahaha…”
The little girl smiled silly and responded to everyone with a tilted head with her cute chubby face, "Thank you~"
It turns out that she can have so many people celebrating her birthday together.
I don't know why this sentence flashed through my mind...
But the brief and unknown melancholy was soon replaced by happiness. Jiang Anfei pounced on her father, waiting with her big, sparkling eyes.
Jiang Jichen pinched her blushing cheeks and said softly, "Aan, happy birthday."
One year old, one gift, every inch of joy.
"Yeah, An An is very happy~"
She leaned close to her father's ear and whispered, "This is An An's first birthday. I'm so happy~"
The child's happiness is direct and simple, but it also makes his old father feel distressed.
He held the little girl's hand, his tone becoming gentler, "From now on, every year on An's birthday will be like this."
They will accompany her...
Next, everyone touched Jiang An's little head, and gave him blessings one after another.
Before she even had her meal, the little girl was almost overwhelmed by all the blessings.
She stood among the stacked gift boxes, smiling foolishly.
Seeing his sister happy, Huo Changming also smiled. The two little ones stood in a row, looking indescribably naive.
Amid the adults' hearty laughter, Butler Sun entered the hall.
He was so happy that I thought the palace was going to marry a new bride...
"Your Majesty, everyone..."
"Lunch is ready, we can start eating!"
Jiang Jichen stood up, took a wooden box from Guan Yan, and handed it to the little girl, "Keep it."
Jiang An didn't open it. She shook it and it was very light. She didn't know what it was...
The birthday gifts her father gave her were all piled together, so why did this one have to be given separately?
The confused little girl was attracted by the smell of the food and her steps became unsteady.
She threw the wooden box to Zheng Yan and said, "Keep it!"
The little guard put her in his arms and patted her with his hands, "Don't worry, Miss!"
Hu Yan, who watched the whole process, shook his head and laughed, hoping that the young guard would not be frightened after learning the truth.