Her daughter was used to being wild in the border areas, and she had big ideas about peeing, so she couldn't be persuaded. Mrs. Jiang asked the fifth girl to respond to her requests, and at the same time made a request to the princess, at least to let Luo Yan and Wu Xi wait in front of her.

Okay, in order to get a bite of food smoothly, Yuan Zhao reluctantly agreed.

So, the next night, Mrs. Jiang learned from Hualu's mouth that the princess's courtyard was very lively, just like the Wen Ding, it was boiling.

Mrs. Jiang: "..."

In order to welcome the return of Luo Weiwei, Wu Weiwei and the brothers surnamed Shi, Yuan Zhao borrowed Amber from his mother's courtyard to make ingredients and seasonings for his hot pot banquet.

Then send people to each courtyard to invite the five girls, the seventh son and the eighth girl, and share the meal, each with a table and a pot.

The third brother Changjia was unable to attend. He had safely delivered his aunt and sister to the capital and returned to the capital. He has been very busy recently. Not only did he have to send his sixth brother east, but he also assisted his grandmother in preparing for his own marriage.

The free life of being single is getting further and further away from him.

"We are a family here tonight, and I will not be polite. I would like to toast you all with sweet soup instead of wine. I wish you all good health and happiness in the new year." Yuan Zhao, the host, said crisply.

He said, holding up his lamp and respecting the left and right from a distance.

"Your Majesty, I wish you great joy." The two sides on the left and right also raised their lamps and said in unison.

Yuan Zhao took a few sips, put the cup on the table, looked at everyone with a smile on his face, and said:

"There is no need to be cautious. In addition to Beijing and Chinese delicacies, there will also be dishes from other regions at the banquet. Everyone will try new things and discuss each other's strengths and weaknesses so that the kitchen can be improved. From now on, we will only have delicacies to taste during festivals, right? They are all hidden away. What fun is there?

Word?"

Only by speaking freely can we pool our wisdom and draw on the strengths of others.

This time the discussion was about dishes, next time it might be about family gossip, and the next time it might be the truth.

Listening to the lively atmosphere and laughter in the hall, Mrs. Jiang, who came to the door at some unknown time, relaxed her brows, turned around and left with her maids and maids with a gentle look on her face.

As children grow up, they have more ideas. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, just let fate take its course.

…

This banquet lasted for more than an hour, from eclipse to sunset, that is, Shen Shi to You Shi.

"Aniang, Aniang," the eighth girl Fangqin's face flushed with excitement, she rushed into the room where Aniang still had the door open, threw herself on the couch and rolled around, "Qin'er is so happy tonight, she ate a lot

Delicious…”

"Really?" Lan Ji couldn't help but smile when she saw her daughter was happy, "What did you eat?"

"The hot pot and fresh vegetables were brought by Seventh Brother to steal... ah no," the eighth girl said bluntly, "I bought them from the vegetable farmer's house. Mom, please don't tell your mother. Mother did not allow the princess to eat more, so Seventh Brother had no choice but to

Sneak it in."

Contrary to barbecue, when eating Wen Ding, Princess Princess likes to eat various dishes the most, and she can't stop them.

Lan Ji chuckled and tapped the tip of her nose lovingly, "Okay, I won't tell you, but isn't your fifth sister here?"

The fourth and fifth girls were always respectful to their aunt and never concealed anything.

"Fifth sister testifies that the princess did not eat much." The little girl emphasized again and again.

Not only was she eating happily, but more importantly, everyone here tonight was of a similar age. Each told interesting experiences, which made the whole family laugh. It was much more relaxed and happy than previous family dinners.

Moreover, she could also speak, and everyone listened patiently.

In previous family dinners, when her father was present, everyone at the banquet was serious and dignified, which made her dare not speak easily for fear of making others laugh.

While Lanji was doing needlework, she looked at her girl with a smile.

Just like that, in the house, the eighth girl became lively for a rare moment, chattering in the room. Little did she know that the seventh brother she mentioned was standing outside the house with a helpless look on his face.

He and his fifth sister had just gone to pay their respects to their mother. When they came over, they heard the excited chatter of his own sister from afar. The somewhat childish family banquet held by the princess's sister seemed to have changed something unconsciously.

matter.

The distance between family members seems to have become closer, and they are also much closer emotionally.

At least, his sister has become lively and smart, not as lifeless as before; at least, he feels that he is no longer lonely and helpless, walking on thin ice. At the same time, he finds that his sister does not seem to be so stupid and ignorant.

Unlike Sixth Brother, I hope that I have misunderstood him, and I also hope that he will become smarter after going to Dongzhou Academy.

Don't wait until the butcher's knife reaches your neck to realize how naive and ridiculous your wishful thinking is.

"Master, why are you standing outside? It's cold, come in quickly! Mrs. Lan and the girl are talking inside." A servant girl came out and saw him, and she quickly saluted and greeted him.

"Is it Ji Wen? Come in quickly." Lan Ji's delighted voice came from the room.

"Why."

Qilang responded with a smile and walked into the house.

Fine velvet snow fell on the tiles of the roof, and the light from the window lattice made people's hearts warm. The cold night was long, and several fast horses appeared on the country road not far from Zhuangzi, approaching and finally stopping.

In front of the door.

Marquis Dingyuan came back with his staff. The concierge quickly opened the door to greet him and sent someone to pass the news.

One of them closed the door, turned around and wanted to escape, but Ji Wu saw him:

"Stop, what are you doing sneakily?"

The concierge heyed twice and said with a doggy smile:

"Fifth Master, the princess has given instructions that the Marquis should inform her immediately as soon as he returns. The younger one is preparing to find someone to inform Aunt Tortoiseshell."

Ji Wu: "...If you don't do it yourself, you will make a difference!"

"Hehe, the fifth master is worrying too much. The princess said it is a trivial matter. If the masters ask about it, they can tell the truth." The concierge nodded and bowed. He complained in his heart that the princess is an honest and frank person, not as cunning and sinister as the fifth master.

.

Ji Wu represents the Marquis, who is equivalent to half a master. He can tell the truth truthfully and avoid any physical pain.

The princess is so considerate.

"Is it an emergency?" Ji Wu asked calmly.

"I never made it clear," the concierge said, "but the princess told me that if the marquis returns at midnight, he must ask her to see her before leaving."

When Ji Wuyi heard this, he understood that although the princess's matter was not urgent, he must inform the Marquis. When he was at the border, the Marquis would often come back in the middle of the night to check on his daughter and leave early the next morning.

The princess is always invisible, so she has experience.

"It's too late now. Mr. Marquis, don't leave in a hurry. You can report again tomorrow." Ji Wu ordered.

He dismissed the concierge and patrolled around to strengthen Zhuangzi's defenses.

It was late at night, and when she heard the movement, Mrs. Jiang had already stood up to greet her, and asked people to prepare food and hot water for bathing. While accompanying her to the meal, she asked worriedly:

"Your Majesty has not changed his mind, has he?"

Facing his own prince, the king's words are like a joke, which can be changed at any time according to the situation.

"No, you don't have to worry." Marquis Dingyuan comforted her. He paused and said, "When Chang Jia gets married, I would like to betroth my mistress and mistress to the captain of the guard, You Changgeng, and join the army, Lu Qing. What do you think?"

how?"

When Ms. Jiang heard this, she was startled.

The captain of the bodyguard, You Changgeng, is 29 years old and unmarried. Lu Qing, who joined the army, is 24 years old and is also unmarried. Not only are they very different in age, but they are also orphans. The former has a poor family. Both parents died young and have no relatives to protect them.

"They have good character, let's not mention their family background. After all, we are not much better than them." The most important thing is to save life, Jiang said rationally, "But do Feng and Zhuo Ji agree?"
Chapter completed!