Chapter 923: Celebration Banquet

After the couple finished eating the persimmons, Banxia and Banqin brought water into the house.

After cleaning her hands, Yu Xi asked Yun Qing: "When will General Feng and General Cui come back?"

Yun Qing thought for a while and said: "Get to the end of the month! What's the matter?" Nothing, Yuxi will not ask them.

Yuxi said with a smile: "I want to hold a celebration banquet to celebrate your extermination of the northern captivity."

Yun Qing refused: "The finances are tight now, what are you going to spend this money on?" Holding a big banquet cost several thousand taels of silver, which is relatively crude.

Yu Xi shook her head and said: "It's rare that such a big happy event can be done quietly. This banquet must be held."

Although Yunqing felt that it was unnecessary, but Yuxi was firm and he didn't want to spoil the fun, so he nodded and agreed immediately: "I will write to Dajun and the others, asking them to come back before the banquet." The follow-up matters in the army are almost settled, and the rest The matter can be handed over to Gao Rusong and Chu Shaoguang.

Yu Xi took out a black dress from the closet, and said to Yun Qing: "Come here and try it on, let them change the parts that don't fit." Yun Qing is much thinner than half a year ago, this dress is based on The previous height and body shape are made, and now they are obviously wider.

The clothes shook off, and there were two four-clawed golden dragon patterns embroidered on the chest of the clothes, and golden thread auspicious cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs. Refracted under the light, it emits a dazzling golden light.

Looking at the clothes, Yun Qing frowned and said, "Isn't this clothes too luxurious?"

Yuxi said: "This is for you to wear at the banquet." It doesn't matter if you are plain on weekdays, but you can't dress casually for the occasion. This has something to do with Yuxi's education, no matter what, she can't lose face.

Yun Qing didn't like such luxurious clothes, but Yu Xi carefully prepared them, and since they were already done, it would be a waste to not wear them, so he reluctantly agreed.

After Yunqing put on the clothes, Yuxi smiled and said: "Sure enough, people depend on clothes and Buddha depends on gold." Yunqing not only looks rich, but also very imposing.

Yun Qing touched the material, and said: "Such a dress costs a few hundred taels, right?" As long as Yu Xi is willing, he is reluctant to spend so much money on the clothes.

Yu Xi laughed and said: "I think Zao Zao's stingy personality is exactly like you." The material of this clothes is brocade, plus the gold silk, silver money and embroidery work, it is enough for ordinary people to spend ten years . But she would not tell Yun Qing about this.

Except for Wu Jinyu's style, Zao Zao is indeed very similar in other aspects. Yun Qing said: "She is my seed, she is not like me, who else can she be like."

Yuxi laughed, looked at it seriously and said: "The waist and sleeves are a bit wide, they have to be made smaller."

After trying it, Yunqing took off his clothes. Be very careful when taking off your clothes, as if you are afraid of breaking them accidentally.

Yuxi was a little funny when she saw this, but didn't say anything.

Yun Qing handed the clothes to Yu Xi, and asked, "Where's yours? Show me them too?" Yu Xi's clothes must be better looking than his.

While folding her clothes, Yu Xi said: "My clothes will take a few days to get ready." Yu Xi's clothes are more cumbersome, and naturally it will take longer.

Yunqing felt a little regretful.

Yuxi thought for a while and said, "I've set the date of the banquet at the end of this month, what do you think?" The exact date has to be checked in the almanac.

Yun Qing had no objection: "Tell me when the day is settled, and I will write to Da Jun and Cui Mo."

In the end, the celebration banquet was scheduled for October 27th. This time, Yuxi personally organized the celebration banquet. Thinking that Zao Zao would get married in two years, Yu Xi asked her to study with her.

This time the banquet was hosted by civil and military officials,

It is different from the process of inviting official wives to come over as guests in the past.

Keeping an invitation card aside, Zao Zao touched her head and said, "Mom, I have a terrible headache, please let me go back!" She was really impatient to deal with these things, and felt that it was a waste of time. She would rather go to bed than do it.

Liu Er said: "Sister, when you become the master of your own house, you will definitely have a banquet. If you don't learn now, what will you do when the banquet is held? You can't just rely on the people below, right?" If you don't understand anything, The people below are very slippery.

Zao Zao leaned on the chair, touched her head with her hand and said, "Let's talk about it later, mother, my head hurts a little, I want to go back and rest!"

Yu Xi put down the brush, and said with a smile: "If you go to see Wu Jinyu now, will you still have a headache?"

Zao Zao said bitterly: "Mother, when will you let me see Jin Yu?" Last time I was in the garden, I said a few words to Jin Yu.

Yuxi picked up the water, drank half a cup, put down the cup and said: "Behave well, I'll let you meet after the banquet is over." If you don't behave well, don't even think about it.

Zao Zao said helplessly: "I listen to mother!"

Liu'er pursed her lips and laughed, only Niangzhi could hold back the elder sister.

After the invitations are drawn up, the process of the banquet and the gold and silver utensils and decorations for the meal must be arranged, and even the location must be arranged so that no mistakes can be made. These things are very complicated. Fortunately, Yunqing can help with some government affairs, and Yuxi can spare half a day every day to take care of these matters.

Seeing that Yuxi was not free, Yun Qing said: "Just this time, don't hold any celebration banquets in the future." Not only wasting money, but also torturing people.

Yu Xi smiled and said, "Okay."

Yuxi was discussing the banquet with Mother Qu when she heard Meilan say that her second uncle and wife had come.

Lu Xiu came here this time because Han Jianming asked him to choose a wife for Brother Chang.

Seeing Lu Xiu's sad face, Yu Xi asked Liu'er and Zao Zao to go down, and asked, "Second Sister-in-law, what embarrassment happened to you?"

Lu Xiu said with a sad face: "I received a letter from the old man yesterday, he asked me to arrange a marriage for Brother Chang in Haocheng. Princess, Brother Chang is the eldest son of the Han family, and he will inherit the family business in the future. .Why did the good old master ask me to show the girl to Brother Chang?"

If the marriage is settled and she is asked to help handle the engagement and marriage, she will accept it if she is too tired. Let her choose the future second child, she dare not take over this matter. Just in case it's a thankless effort if you look away, forget it, and you will have to suffer a lifetime of blaming.

Yuxi was a little surprised: "Where is the letter? Show me." Entrusting brother Chang's marriage to the second sister-in-law is not like the eldest brother's behavior.

After reading the letter, Yuxi was sure of one thing, brother Chang must have done something unsafe in the south of the Yangtze River, that's why Han Jianming wanted to find him a girl with powerful means and a good family background.

After thinking for a while, Yuxi said: "Since the elder brother has opened his mouth, you can help him to see him according to his request. After picking out the candidate who meets the requirements of the elder brother, I will ask someone to find out the details carefully. Which one to decide in the end, or Brother has to make up his own mind." Han Jianming had to make the final decision on the candidate for the second daughter of the Han family, and no one else could do it for him. Just like what Lu Xiu worried about, if you choose well, everyone will be fine, but if you don't choose well, you will be blamed.

Seeing Yuxi say this, Lu Xiu could only nod her head reluctantly. Now she really hoped that Han Jianming would find a wife quickly, so that she would not have to worry about the big house.

After sending Lu Xiu away, Yu Xi called Yu Zhi over and asked, "Did something happen to Brother Chang?" Yu Zhi was in charge of intelligence work, and if Brother Chang's troubles were serious, he should know.

Yu Zhi told about the girl from Niu's family and Yingxiang: "Master Han was very angry and locked Erye Han up, and he hasn't released him yet." Because this was just Han Jianming's housework, Yuxi didn't ask about it. He didn't say anything.

Yuxi shook her head and said: "No wonder I want to find a better wife for Brother Chang." How can Brother Chang be able to support the Han family's family business, and finding a better wife can help one two.

In the evening, Yun Qing specially asked: "I heard that Mrs. Lu looked sad when he came to look for you today, but what's the matter?"

Yuxi talked about Brother Chang, and then sighed: "If he is not the eldest son of Dafang, it's okay to be soft-hearted, but he is the eldest son who will inherit the family business in the future."

Yun Qing said: "Since he is not suitable, don't let him inherit the family business."

Yuxi shook her head and said: "Brother Chang is the eldest son, if he doesn't inherit the family business, who will inherit it?"

Yun Qing thinks that Brother Hua is very good, with a stable temperament and martial arts skills, he can completely inherit the Han family's family business. But looking at Yuxi's expression, he didn't say what he thought in his heart: "This is something that my uncle should worry about." It's not their son, so I don't want to bother with it.

After a pause, Yun Qing asked, "How is the preparation for the banquet? Dajun and Cui Mo should be there in two days."

Yuxi nodded and said: "It's all ready." This is the first time in the past thirteen years that the palace has held such a formal and grand banquet. The people in the Heavenly Palace are very busy these days. Mother Qu wished that one person could be used by two people.

Feng Dajun and Cui Mo returned to Pick City, they didn't go home and went directly to the palace to meet Yunqing and Yuxi.

Yuxi looked at the dusty look of the two, and smiled very tactfully: "The two generals have worked hard."

Feng Dajun shook his head and said: "It's hard for the princess to guard the rear." Without Yuxi to stabilize the rear, this battle would not be so smooth.

After saying a few polite words, Yuxi turned to Yunqing and said, "You guys talk, I'll let the kitchen prepare wine and vegetables, and you have a good drink today."

Seeing that Feng Dajun and Cui Mo refused, Yun Qing said with a smile: "Don't refuse. Normally, the concubine would not let me drink, but today I can have a drink with your help."

Yuxi scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about? Really, it makes me look like a tigress."

Cui Mo didn't say anything, but he was slandering in his heart, Princess, you are scarier than a tigress.

Yun Qing was in a good mood, smiled and said, "They're all from my own family, there's nothing we can't say."

Having said this, Feng Dajun and Cui Mo did not refuse: "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders."

When Yuxi left the study, Cui Mo asked in surprise: "My lord, what panacea did the princess take, why did she grow younger and younger?" His daughter-in-law was only six years older than the princess. Those who knew definitely thought it was two generations.

Feng Dajun was very helpless, this guy was really outspoken, and he could ask this question.

Yun Qing didn't think there was anything abrupt, on the contrary, he was very happy when Yuxi was praised for being young. According to Yuxi, she looks young because she lives a happy life, and a woman who lives a boring and miserable life looks old. Yun Qing smiled and said: "If there is a panacea waiting for you to ask, I would have taken it."

Cui Mo glanced at Yun Qing, nodded sincerely and said, "Yes."

I don't know why, Yun Qing was depressed when he heard this.

Soon, it will be the day of the celebration banquet. This celebration banquet is relatively high-level, and only officials of the fourth rank or above in the city of pickaxe can participate.

If it was in the capital, such a large celebration banquet would usually be held at night in the main hall of the imperial palace. At night, the palace is filled with lanterns of various colors and decorated with colored flags, which is very beautiful. However, Yuxi's celebration banquet is held during the day, which not only saves costs, but also makes it easier.

Meilan entered the room and reported back: "Princess, all the guests are here." The important people were naturally the last to arrive.

The husband and wife walked towards the main hall with Brother Hao and the four brothers. When they reached the entrance, Xu Wu shouted loudly: "My lord, my concubine, my son..." It's not that Yuxi didn't bring Zaozao and Liu'er, but that they didn't. willing to come.

When the civil and military ministers in the main hall heard this, they all stood up.

Feng Dajun looked up and stared blankly for three seconds, then immediately lowered his head when he realized that his performance was not right.

Yun Qing was wearing a black python robe embroidered with a four-clawed golden dragon, a gold silk spider pattern belt of the same color was tied around his waist, and his black hair was fastened by a gilt crown inlaid with green jade. climb.

Yuxi was wearing a golden court dress embroidered with peonies, an exquisite jade belt around her waist, a high bun, a red gold ruby-dotted emerald phoenix hairpin on her head, and ruby ​​earrings on her ears.

Yu Xi normally dresses plainly, but today she is so rich and gorgeous, which really surprised everyone.

After the two sat down, Tan Tuo led the crowd to kneel down and bow to Yunqing, Qihao and the others.

Yun Qing was not used to such occasions, but he still waved his hands and said, "My lords, get up!"

Everyone shouted again, and then stood up one after another.

After Yun Qing sat down, he smiled at everyone and said, "It's rare for everyone to get together today, so don't be restrained, and those red tapes and etiquettes are also omitted, just like when everyone gathers together, talk, eat and drink as you like."

It was also the first time for Qi Hao and the triplets to participate in such a grand banquet, and they all straightened their bodies with serious expressions. Even Yunqing made such a phone call, but it didn't change them in the slightest.

After finishing Yunqing's opening remarks, he looked at Yuxi and said, "It's your turn."

Yu Xi winked at Mi Lan who was beside her. Mei Lan raised her voice and said, "Serve the wine."

The servants standing behind the officials, upon hearing this, stepped forward to pour wine for the adults.

Yuxi gestured to Yunqing, and the husband and wife stood up. Yu Xi raised her wine glass high and said: "I won't say much, I just hope that the next celebration banquet with everyone will be in the Golden Palace." These words revealed Yu Xi's ambition without any concealment.

After drinking the wine in their hands, the civil servants and ministers all knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "The prince is a thousand years old, and the princess is a thousand years old." The sound was so loud that it hurt people's ears.

Seeing Brother Rui finished drinking the fruit wine, Qi Hao reminded in a low voice: "Don't drink so fast, you will get drunk."

Brother Rui said in a low voice: "Don't worry, brother, it won't happen." He can drink seven or eight cups of this kind of wine, and he won't get drunk so easily. (to be continued)