SFS Chapter 271 The 4th Master Full of Fighting Spirit
Chapter 271 The 4th Master Full of Fighting Spirit
Chapter 271 The Fourth Master Full of Fighting Spirit
Yinzhen returned to his residence with a dejected look on his face. At this moment, he just wanted to throw himself into the warm embrace of his family. After so many years of experience, he had completely seen the reality and knew that he could no longer expect so-called maternal love in this life. Since the death of the Empress Dowager, that warm and deep maternal love had disappeared without a trace like a passing cloud.
Thinking of what his second brother had said, Yinzhen couldn't help but nod in agreement. Yes, why bother trying so hard to demand that unattainable maternal and paternal love? Instead, it would be better to focus on managing one's own small family. After all, there's a wife who loves him deeply and his lovely children around him. The love they give him is no less than that of a parent. And by doing so, he can prevent his children from repeating his mistakes.
Looking back over the years, Yinzhen has always upheld the principle of self-discipline. In the backyard, besides the initial arrivals of Shi and Dong'e, there was only one other woman, Li. He now had five sons and two daughters. With the exception of his second and fourth sons and the eldest princess, all the others were born to his wife. Especially after the birth of his fourth son, Hongyun, Yinzhen's visits to the backyard dwindled dramatically. Even when he did visit, it was usually just a meal, a brief visit, and a hasty departure.
Yinzhen now chose to spend most of his time in the main courtyard. It was here that he was accompanied by his wife, with whom he had grown increasingly close and close ties, and his daughter, Jingya, who was as well-behaved and sensible as a warm and caring little cotton-padded jacket. Whenever he felt tired or down, the sight of them would instantly dispel any unhappiness within him.
The Fourth Lady had also heard a little about what her master had experienced today, and all this was thanks to Su Peisheng's advance notification. It turned out that the Fourth Master had come to the palace to visit Concubine De.
Speaking of Concubine De, while she had never had direct contact with the Fourth Lady, she had heard numerous rumors about her. It was said that Concubine De was once a favored concubine, equally favored as Concubine Yi! And judging by her former prominence, her position in the heart of the retired emperor seemed even more important than that of Concubine Yi.
However, life is unpredictable! As the old saying goes, "The higher you stand, the harder you fall." The Supreme Emperor's unwavering favor failed to make Concubine De cautious in her words and actions. Instead, it fostered her greed, ultimately leading her to the audacity of deceiving the Supreme Emperor and toying with the Fourth Master.
You know, when the emperor is angry, blood will flow like waves, and millions of corpses will be buried. This is no exaggeration! The retired emperor was furious and immediately imprisoned the then-concubine De in the cold palace. This imprisonment lasted for more than ten years. It was not until the eve of the current emperor's ascension to the throne that he, perhaps out of consideration for the Fourteenth Prince's friendship, showed mercy and released her.
At this moment, watching the dejected and frustrated Fourth Master slowly return, the Fourth Lady felt heartbroken. She gently nudged her cute little daughter, Jingya, beside her, signaling her to go and comfort her father. The delicate little girl, like a cheerful fawn, bounded over, opened her arms, and hugged Yinzhen's thighs tightly.
Jingya came running like a cheerful little bird, shouting, "Ama, Ama, Yaya misses you so much! Where did you go today? Yaya couldn't see you when she got up in the morning." The clear and pleasant voice echoed in the air like a silver bell.
Yinzhen had been feeling rather heavy-hearted, a melancholy aura emanating from his body. But when he heard his youngest daughter's innocent and vibrant words, the gloom in his heart instantly dissipated. Why dwell on so many troubles? Right now, what could be more important than caring for this adorable little girl?
Yinzhen's face was filled with doting smiles. He opened his arms and hugged Jingya, who had come running to him. Then he whispered, "Father, I went to visit your uncle today. Because we left so early today, when I left, Yaya was still sleeping soundly, like a little lazy bug." As he spoke, he gently scratched Jingya's pink little nose with his finger.
Then, Yinzhen continued, "However, Father brought back a lot of goodies for my dear daughter this time! There are delicious snacks and beautiful and exquisite jewelry! And these jewelry were specially prepared in advance by your aunt for our Yaya!"
Surprisingly, Jingya didn't seem particularly interested in dim sum. Instead, at the mention of jewelry, her large, watery eyes lit up like twinkling stars in the night sky. After all, the little girl was growing up and beginning to appreciate her beauty, and exquisite jewelry undoubtedly held a huge allure for her. Her biggest passion now was dressing herself up beautifully every day.
Therefore, when her father mentioned the jewelry, Jingya became as excited as a lively little rabbit. She couldn't wait to break free from her father's arms and go to see the jewelry that the imperial aunt had specially prepared for her.
Yinzhen looked helplessly at his daughter, acting like a spoiled child in his arms, sighing inwardly. He hadn't had enough of her affection yet. However, seeing the girl's anxious expression, Yinzhen knew that if he didn't comply with her wishes, she would probably make a scene. So, reluctantly, Yinzhen gently put his beloved daughter down and carefully opened the box filled with exquisite jewelry himself.
As the lid of the box slowly opened, the entire room was instantly enchanted, filled with Jingya's clear, melodious, and surprised "wow wow wow" sounds. "Wow, this is so cute!" Jingya's bright eyes widened as she stared at a small, exquisite rabbit-shaped hairpin, her face filled with joy.
"Wow, this is so beautiful!" The next moment, she was attracted by a pair of exquisitely carved puppy earrings and couldn't help but exclaimed; "Wow, this is perfect for Yaya!" Then, a kitten necklace inlaid with sparkling gems came into view, which made Jingya dance with excitement.
Listening to his daughter's exclamations one after another, Yinzhen, the old father who was usually dignified and solemn, couldn't help but soften his iron-hard heart. He even felt that his glass heart was about to shatter into pieces.
Standing nearby, the Fourth Lady couldn't help but chuckle at the Fourth Master's expression, pouting involuntarily due to his daughter's excessive fondness for jewelry. At that moment, the room was filled with a strong, sour smell, as if someone had accidentally spilled a jar of aged vinegar. The tangy, pungent smell was so strong it was hard to even open one's eyes.
But to be fair, the jewelry the Fourth Master brought back this time was truly ingenious, exquisite, and adorable. There were pieces shaped like lifelike bunnies, adorable puppies, playful kittens, and even adorable black and white flower-eating iron beasts. Each piece was exquisitely crafted and irresistible.
Some of the hair ornaments were not only adorned with pearls and gemstones, but were also meticulously sewn with shimmering silk ribbons. When these gorgeous hair ornaments were worn on the little girl's head, she looked like a fairy from heaven, truly stunning.
However, the only drawback was that the little girl had just started growing her hair, and it was still sparse, short and sparse. Such sparse hair could hardly support the weight of those delicate jewels, and even if she managed to wear them, they would slip off in a moment.
Seeing his daughter in such a worthless state, how could Yinzhen care about Concubine De at this moment? The depression that had once lingered in his heart disappeared in an instant! At this moment, his heart was like a blazing fire, filled with endless fighting spirit.
He had only one thought in mind—return to his study, pick up his pen, and personally design more beautiful and exquisite jewelry for his beloved daughter. He wanted to use his own hands and wisdom to create exquisite pieces that would surpass the ones before him, so that his daughter would wear them and shine with the most dazzling brilliance.
Yinzhen eagerly anticipated the arrival of that moment: when his daughter saw the jewelry he had designed and made, her eyes, bright as stars, would open wide, revealing admiration and respect. And he would finally become the irreplaceable first person in his daughter's heart!