She Song

Chapter 171 The heroes attend the banquet
Shen Wu sighed and said: "The king of Zhenbei has your sister, and now there is an emperor from the Tian family. They all say that he will be the emperor in the future. 72 concubines in the three palaces and six courtyards, if you really follow him , with so many women, how many times can I see you throughout the year?"

Shen Sanniang immediately turned dark and stubbornly denied: "Grandma, who said it was Brother Han? Don't worry so much..."

Shen Wu didn't force her words, she just took out a pair of silver headdresses from her arms and said with a smile: "Grandma asked the silversmith to make it. It's for you. Take it with you to take a look..."

Shen Sanniang glanced at the shiny silver jewelry, and said decisively: "Give it to Sister, I don't need such a good one!"

Shen Wu reached out to touch the red hair ribbon on her granddaughter's bun, but Shen Sanniang sensitively avoided it.

Mrs. Shen Wu had no choice but to poke her granddaughter on the forehead and said: "I really think grandma is so dim-sighted. If you don't have him in your heart, why do you carry this hair tie he gave you all day long? It's so precious that grandma is not allowed to touch it?" Or if you say you don't like him, grandma will believe you!"

Shen Sanniang was caught by the horse's leg, and a look of embarrassment flew over her face. She was forced into a corner... and couldn't be fooled anymore.

I had no choice but to lower my head and mutter: "Grandma, grandma, just leave it alone... okay? At worst, my grandson won't get married and will serve you for the rest of his life..."

"Pa!" Mrs. Shen Wu became angry, slapped the table and reprimanded: "Grandma didn't let you get married, but our Shen family depends on you to continue our family history, so we must recruit a wife, otherwise I can't even close my eyes. Your father and mother will explain!"

Because her two granddaughters held important positions in Hanji, Shen Wu's desire to continue the Shen family's legacy became stronger and stronger. Er Niang had no hope of following Han Xiaoyao, so she turned to Shen Sanniang.

After all, many young people in the Zhenguo army have lost their families, and many generals are still bachelors. Er Niang, who has been born in pink and jade, not only holds a high position, but is also brother-in-law to the king of Zhenbei. As long as the betrothal gift is a little generous, , it’s really easy to recruit a wife.

Facing her stern grandma, and missing her parents and brother who died tragically, and with her budding unrequited love exposed, Shen Sanniang threw herself into her grandma's arms and burst into tears.

Although Shen Wu felt sorry for this smart little granddaughter, the thought of continuing the family made her have to be hard-hearted. If both sisters married Han Xiaoyao, the Shen family would never be able to recover.

"My dear, you are born to endure hardships in this world. If you endure hardships in this life, you will be able to be a master in the next life... Cry well. Except for this, grandma will do whatever you want!"

The sobs of grievance became louder.

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Early the next morning, the Shen Mansion was decorated with red and colorful decorations. The courtyard was filled with all kinds of gifts from guests, and the servants and maids were busy registering and counting them.

Zhang Cheng's three wives all came to help. Among them, the third wife was the most graceful in taking care of people. She took over the Shen family's birthday celebration and even arranged it properly.

Although the Shen family only has three grandsons and grandsons, it is still a large family now. Seeing the large number of guests, the servants and maids are naturally happy and energetic.

In fact, everyone knows that in the morning only middle and low-level guests give gifts, and the real highlight comes in the evening, when only the most respectable guests come to the banquet.

Therefore, Shen Sanniang increased her speed in the afternoon, and after reviewing all the accounts and handing them over to her assistant, she returned to her bamboo house to accompany Shen Wu and chat with the guests.

Zhang Cheng, Chen Liang, Li Daoyi and others arrived early, followed closely by Old Master, Zhuo Dani, Xiao Yunhe and his wife, Hao Ren and others.

There were more and more people, and there would definitely be no room to sit in the room, so the female family members stayed in the room, and the male guests simply took their seats in advance. One large and three small round banquets were placed in the courtyard. There were at least forty important guests today.

Fruit snacks, cold dishes, drinks, etc. were all placed in advance. Three large pots in the kitchen were preparing various dishes in an orderly manner, and hot dishes were served just waiting for the banquet to begin.

In fact, drinking and eating food is not important to these important guests, but they still came.

First, the Daming Mansion will not miss the opportunity to promote the Shen family to become famous, and other forces are not willing to lag behind and have made plans.

Second, being able to greet Han Xiaoyao who is present in person is the most important thing to leave a good impression, and those who can attend will naturally have a stable status and a promising future.

The third is the small selfishness. It is a certainty that the second wife of the Shen family will fall into the Zhenbei Palace, but Shen Wu's long-awaited recruitment has naturally become the favorite of Han Ji and Zhen Guojun.

Therefore, among the dozen male guests in the courtyard, five or six were single young men.

The men were laughing and cursing in the courtyard, while the female relatives were watching the Princess Yuyang and her son in the house as "national treasures."

But now the little guy only knows how to eat and sleep, and ignores the envious looks of all the female relatives, especially Zhang Cheng's third wife, who is still not pregnant.

"The princess is really blessed. She gave birth to a fat boy in her first child!"

Yelu Wenying was very good at socializing with the ladies and said with a smile: "Before, I was running around and neglecting my health. Now the lack of milk is causing pain for the child... You must take good care of your health on weekdays."

Mrs. Shen Wu was in a very good mood when she looked at the infant child. She seemed to be able to see the scene of her second mother holding the child.

Immediately he took out a silver lock and stuffed it on the outer layer of the baby: "Okay, okay! The old lady looks at the baby and he will be very lucky in the future. The longevity lock will protect him for a lifetime of peace!" Yelu Wenying quickly stood up, hugged her son and bowed and saluted: "Thank you. As a reward from the old lady, Wenying and her son wish you a longer life than Nanshan!"

While they were talking and laughing, the sound of horse hoofbeats came in the distance. Judging by the time, it should be Han Xiaoyao's large group of people arriving.

Although Shen Sanniang stayed with her grandma, she listened carefully to what was going on outside and turned her eyes to the door from time to time.

Mrs. Shen Wu coughed and asked her granddaughter to go to the backyard as if nothing had happened to check how the dishes were being prepared.

Knowing that her little thoughts were noticed by her grandma, Shen Sanniang had no choice but to go to the backyard.

Not long after, Han Xiaoyao led Shen Erniang and Maode into the courtyard, nodded slightly to his subordinates, and then entered the house.

Later, Xiaowei and her maid carried a mysterious big box into the house.

Then Yuan Shishi, Sun Zhi, Zheng Liang, Yuan Erlang, Jiang Queer and other important figures in the national army filed in.

Seeing Zhang Cheng getting up, Yuan Shili took the lead in saluting him as usual.

Zhang Cheng pulled him to sit down and laughed loudly: "Old Yuan, why are we old brothers so polite? Well, the one next to King Zhenbei is the imperial concubine of the official family? It seems that she is quite favored!"

Yuan Shishi's heart moved slightly, and then he changed the topic with a smile: "Oh~ there are many old brothers who were in the hut back then. Speaking of which, I didn't expect that there would be such a scene as today!"

Zhang Cheng was slightly startled, then looked at Yuan Shisi, and then sighed: "Yes, 400 people worked all the way, and I don't know how many lives it took to get today's good life. On the 15th day of the lunar month, I will go to Zhang The Lao Taoists offer incense at the Temple of Heroes..."

Suddenly realizing that this topic was not suitable for the current atmosphere, Zhang Cheng also changed the topic and asked: "Old Yuan, what kind of treasure does King Zhenbei have to carry such a big guy?"

Yuan Shishi spread his hands, shook his head and said, "I only know that King Zhenbei, Er Niang and Di Ji did it for the old lady. As for what it is, I don't know."

At this time, Zhang Cheng lowered his voice and approached the other party and asked, "Erlang, are you sure you don't want to give it a try?"

Knowing that the other party was asking about the Shen family's recruitment, Yuan Shishi made up his mind not to get involved.

What's more, I still need to renew my family's incense. If Erlang is recruited as a bride, my mother will not let him go, so she shakes her head.

"Erlang won't join in the fun anymore!"

In fact, Zhang Cheng also understood what the other party was thinking. Although Yuan Erlang was the son of Yuan Shishi, he was the adopted son after all, so it was always a bit embarrassing to recruit a son into the Shen family.

However, he had to ask first whether it was emotional or logical. After all, in addition to the Shen family and the Zhang family, the Yuan family was also a giant in Daming Mansion. It was the most basic respect to let them know beforehand.

Because Jiang Que'er was Han Xiaoyao's apprentice and was not suitable in terms of seniority, Zhang Cheng carefully selected three or four young people, all of whom were middle-level backbones of the Zhenguo Army and Han Ji in Daming Mansion, to celebrate his birthday. The name was given to Shen Wu and Shen Sanniang.

Inside the house, Han Xiaoyao and his two fiancées congratulated Shen Wu on her birthday.

The more Shen Wu saw her eldest granddaughter and Han Xiaoyao, the happier she became, but she did not neglect Maode and hurriedly pulled up Zhao Fujin, who was following Han Xiaoyao to salute.

"How can I, a poor old woman, need such ostentation? You have come all the way back one by one. You are all good children. Hurry up and take a seat!"

At this time, Xiaowei brought up the carefully decorated large gift box.

Shen Wu looked at Nuo Da's box and asked in confusion: "This is..."

Shen Erniang announced with a smile on her face: The three of them had prepared it all night long and could only open it after the banquet.

Then he whispered in grandma's ear: "This is a birthday cake. It's delicious. I'm sure grandma will like it!"

Seeing her eldest granddaughter, she couldn't help but feel happy. Shen Wu was even more happy and immediately announced that the banquet was open.

The Chinese lanterns were blooming in the courtyard of the house, and delicious and fragrant dishes were served on the table like water.

After the firecrackers went off, Shen Wu's birthday party officially began.

(End of this chapter)