Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 125 August Fifteenth ([-])

During the banquet, everyone was well-behaved, only when the old man was smiling and talking, everyone laughed and made fun of it, and the rest of the time they only heard the sound of chopsticks touching the porcelain bowl, all of them were cautious.

Therefore, although Xu Wanzhu didn't have many words, but the words he spoke on his own initiative were particularly eye-catching. Mrs. Xie was in a very good mood today, so he smiled and said to everyone: "My old man is not a tiger, why are you all afraid of becoming like this?" ? It’s rare to get together for a reunion dinner but they’re all so restrained! You have to be like Wan’er, this is like a family!”

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere relaxed a little, Xu Wanzhu smiled and said: "Old man, you misunderstood, everyone respects you, but it's not because you are afraid! You always give orders, look, everyone is relaxed now ? Your old man is the most kind and benevolent, how can it be related to the word 'fear'!"

Everyone laughed even more when they heard this, and the atmosphere became even better. Mr. Xie also laughed, "Wan'er is still the best at talking! Make my grandfather happy!"

"This girl is so straightforward, you are so lenient at being rude!" Jiang Shi hurriedly laughed.

"Family banquet, that's the way it is!" The old man smiled and said, "It's fine if you have big folds and good manners. I believe that our own children will not be wrong. They have to be like her to be like a family." !Daughter-in-law, you worry too much!"

"Hey, it's the old lady who loves her!" Jiang laughed again.I can't help but think in my heart, if Wan'er really got married, and didn't rely on my sister-in-law to hear you keep calling her "in-law", then it would be great!

"Hehe, sister-in-law is being modest! It's all thanks to Wan'er that the old man laughed more tonight!" Mrs. Xie also laughed.

Mr. Xie also said yes, and got up with a smile for a while, and took the lead in toasting the old man's wine. The old man had a little meaning, and when he saw that everyone was coming to pay respects, he waved his hands and said with a smile: "This round is enough to toss, all together Well, it’s fine if you want it! After you brothers and nephews drink by themselves, I’m happy to see it! Eldest daughter-in-law, please take care of your in-laws! The second family, I remember that you are also good at drinking, don’t be restrained, and your sister-in-law and sister-in-law You can also have a drink or two! Yun'er, take good care of your wife, you can't be tired if you are heavy! Wan'er and Hui'er don't have to be restrained, you cousins ​​are very easy to get along with!"

The old man gave orders, and everyone agreed, and it was really lively for a while. Although he didn't dare to make a scene in front of the old man, he kept talking and laughing.

After dinner, everyone sat and talked with the old man in the flower hall to digest food. Gradually, the moon rose to the sky, and a bright moon like a silver plate hung in the vast dark blue sky. The moonlight poured down, illuminating the courtyard very brightly. The shadows of houses and trees are very clear on the ground.

"The daughter-in-law set up a banquet in front of the Danxi Hall next to the Furong Pond in the garden to enjoy the moon. She specially passed on a small play, which was clear to the eyes of the water, and there are osmanthus flowers in full bloom beside it. I wonder if the old man is interested in going there. Happy?" After sitting for a while, Mrs. Xie got up and laughed.

Master Xie also strongly invited the old man to have fun.

The old man thought for a while, and said with a smile: "It's rare that you and your wife are well-arranged, so let's both go!" Turning his head to Xie's house, he said: "It's still early at this time, if your wife is not tired, go and sit down too!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Sun, for your concern. My granddaughter-in-law is not tired." Yao Cunjia hurriedly supported Lu He's hand and stood up smilingly.Xie Fuyun also respectfully agreed.

"Sit down, sit down!" The old man was even happier, and said with a smile: "Jiaer doesn't need to be more polite, just enjoy it! If that's the case, let's go!"

Speaking of which, everyone got up and surrounded the old man to go out.Mrs. Xie ordered someone to prepare two shoulder pads, one for the old man and the other for Yao Cunjia.On the one hand, he ordered people to rush to the Danxi hall and told the old man to go there soon; he also ordered Hou to prepare for the opera troupe in the Furong Pavilion behind the corridor on the left side of the Danxi hall.

Yao Cunjia insisted on refusing to take the opportunity, saying that the elders were all there, so how can there be any reason why she would benefit from it?Even sitting down feels uneasy.

Seeing this, the old lady didn't insist anymore, so she asked Xie Fuyun, Yao Cunhui and the servant girls to carefully protect her and come later, and the group of them went first.

Yao Cunjia and Xie Fuyun agreed.

Everything has been settled in the Danxi Hall, sisters Yao Cunjia and Xie's mansion will come here.Mrs. Xie smiled when she saw it, and hurriedly ordered someone to carefully support her to sit on the soft couch specially ordered by the old man, and questioned her carefully. Seeing that her face was healthy and in good spirits, she was relieved.I couldn't help being secretly proud again: the daughter-in-law is so sensible, neither arrogant nor impetuous, she acts calmly and generously, she is not the kind of shallow-sighted, her mother-in-law also has face in front of everyone!
Just imagine, if the daughter-in-law An Anan rode on the shoulder car, but she and her husband walked aside to serve the old man, how could she not have any lumps in her heart?
Seeing that his daughter-in-law was well settled, Xie's family hurriedly went to the old man's side to serve her.

After a while, a pretty maid led the two little maids, each holding a food box, and there were four small plates of dim sum and snacks in the box. The two smiled and said that the old lady specially gave it to the eldest grandma and the lady in law. , please use it for grandma and in-laws, no need to go over and thank you!
When Yao Cunjia was about to get up, the girl had already pressed the button with a smile and said no, Yao Cunjia thanked with a smile, Yao Cunhui also gave a bow to the maid to thank, the maid accepted it with a smile, turned back and returned to reply.

Watching the crowds of people shuttle back and forth and all kinds of flattery, Yao Cunhui couldn't help but secretly wiped off his sweat. Fortunately, the Xie family usually lives in separate houses, otherwise, the rules are quite acceptable.

The two sisters were gossiping, and the maids and daughters-in-law yelled, "It's started, the show has begun!" But hearing the sound of gongs and drums, the crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone looked intently at the stage built by Linshui.

Sister Yao Cunjia also stopped talking and followed the crowd to watch the show.

Yao Cunhui suddenly saw Xu Wanzhu smiling and waving to her at the table opposite the sisters of Xie family, Yao Cunjia also saw it for a while, and said with a smile: "It would be more fun if you go with them, go!"

"Brother-in-law is not here, I'd better accompany my sister!" Yao Cunhui said.

"Isn't there still Luhe and Xing'er here? It's rare for me to see these sisters-in-law of the Xie family. Since they are relatives, you should spend time with them." Yao Cunjia laughed again.

Xie Fuyun only had two older sisters, both of whom were married. The sisters-in-law Yao Cunjia mentioned were the girls from the other two rooms, the third lady from the second room, and the fourth and fifth misses from the third room.The three ladies are about the same age as Yao Cunhui, and they are already betrothed to others.

Yao Cunhui thought her sister was right, so she agreed with a smile.

"Cousin and sister-in-law are not tired of being together at home all day, it's rare today, and I don't even say come and sit together!" Xu Wanzhu took Yao Cunhui's hand affectionately, and Yao Cunhui's lukewarm touch made Yao Cunhui feel cold. Feeling a little uncomfortable, she said a few words with a smile, and calmly withdrew her hand, saluting one and two cousins ​​of the Xie family.

The three young ladies of the Xie family were all gentle and gentle, even the more lively fifth young lady was a little more talkative than the others, so she returned the greeting with a polite smile, and sat down again to watch the play while chatting and laughing in a low voice.

Under the bright moonlight, all the lights on the stage were extinguished. Under the moonlight, it looked extraordinarily different. The actors on the stage raised their sleeves lightly, singing gracefully and melodiously, reflecting the sound of water, which was particularly pleasing to the eye.

But Yao Cunhui didn't have much interest. People who are used to seeing all kinds of modern entertainment programs, facing the ancient stage, and not an expert in it, Yao Cunhui said that it is difficult to arouse resonance.Fortunately, the table was far away from Mrs. Xie, so the girls could chat and laugh in a low voice relatively freely.

"It's really boring. Let's go to the rockery to play? The view of the high mountain and the small moon must be no worse than this clear wave and bright moon, right?" Xu Wanzhu suddenly said with a smile after a while.

The girls all laughed, a little eager to try.There is a pavilion on the rockery and a small osmanthus, which happens to be in the northeast corner of the Danxi hall.

"It must be interesting to look at the stage from above!" Fifth Miss Xie also laughed.

"But, this evening—" Fourth Miss Xie hesitated.

"Oh my fourth sister, there's a big moonlight tonight, and it's the reunion festival. Everyone is playing in this garden, what are you afraid of!" Fifth Miss Xie pouted slightly.

"Since we're going, we have to say hello to the old lady and the old lady, right?" Yao Cunhui laughed.

"Cousin Hui is still thoughtful!" Third Miss Xie smiled.

"I think so too, Cousin sister-in-law and Cousin Hui have the most complete etiquette!" Xu Wanzhu glanced at Yao Cunhui from the corner of his eyes, and said with a smile, "Third cousin, let's go talk to the elders?"

"Okay." Third Miss Xie nodded with a smile, and got up with Xu Wanzhu to go.

Yao Cunhui sent a little girl to tell Yao Cunjia, Miss Xie smiled when she saw it.

After a while, the two came back, and Xie Fulin, the third son of the second room of the Xie family, accompanied them. Xie Fulin was ordered by the old man to accompany them up, and said with a smile, "You can Nao Teng" led them to go together.

Two little maids followed behind to serve tea.

This rockery is specially found for the best Taihu Lake stones. It was designed and supervised by famous gardeners. Every stone and lei has its own laws and unique ingenuity. Every place has its own magic.Not to mention anything else, the hollow hall in the middle of the bottom of the rockery can accommodate five to six hundred people.

Under the bright light of the pouring moonlight, several people chatted and laughed as they climbed up the steps. The faint scent of cinnamon and unknown flowers came quietly. , one step at a time.

"I've never climbed here under such a beautiful moonlight! Cousin Wan'er's idea is really good!" Standing under the square pavilion with a rolling shed on the top of the mountain, overlooking the distant view, Miss Xie Wu slightly opened her arms and stood facing the wind, smiling coquettishly. Xi.

(End of this chapter)