I don't know how long it took, but the sound of footsteps was heard outside the hall. Fang Zian and the other three looked up and saw Qin Fu leaving and coming back with a smile on his face.

"Miss Xiqing, my birthday is about to begin. Please come with me to prepare, because after the birthday celebration, you will be on the stage." Qin Fu cupped his hands and said.

"Okay. Sister Hua, pack your things and let's go." Qin Xiqing stood up and said.

Fang Zian responded, packed up the Yaoqin on the table, wrapped it in floral cloth and held it in his arms. The three of them followed Qin Fu and quickly walked out of the yard to the east. They passed two vertical doors.

, the noise of silk and bamboo in front is getting closer and closer, and you can already see the figures of maids holding fruit boxes and tea sets passing between several corridors. They all enter a large courtyard in front from a hanging door, where there should be

This is the place where longevity is celebrated.

The atrium of the Qin Mansion is large enough to accommodate hundreds of people. Today, Wang's birthday banquet is held here. At this moment, the place is already crowded and lively. Dozens of Eight Immortals tables are neatly arranged on the grass.

It was filled with fruit snacks and exquisite tea sets. Nearly two hundred guests and friends were seated in order. A colorful shed was set up on the side of the atrium. The east end is a stage and the west end is an orchestra stage, both for Wang's birthday.

The stage was prepared for the coming singers and dancers and the actors who performed scripts.

The people present at the table were either rich or noble, and most of them were officials from the DPRK and the Central Government, as well as wealthy businessmen and relatives of the emperor. Such an occasion was a big gathering of the Qin Party. All the core figures of Qin Hui's party members were present. Such an occasion was also

This opportunity is coveted by sycophants who want to climb up the ladder. They can meet officials in important positions that they cannot usually see. Even though they are both members of the Qin Party, the priority between them is still obvious.

The main purpose of many of them coming here is not really to wish Mr. Wang a happy birthday, but to make more connections and connections through such an occasion, which will benefit their future.

Therefore, before the birthday ceremony began, the dignitaries sitting at the front tables gathered around a large number of officials who kept smiling, bowing and saluting, and spouting flattery. Because the people sitting at the front tables were all

The powerful figures in the imperial court were also the core figures of the Qin Party.

The whole place was filled with the sounds of greetings, salutes and bows, exaggerated compliments, exaggerated insincere compliments, silk music, the scolding of those in charge, and the sounds of coughs and farts. It was just usable.

To describe it, it’s noisy and boiling.

In the midst of the noise, Qin Lu, the steward of the Qin Mansion, dressed in a brand new robe, walked quickly to the golden birthday chair in front of him, coughed and shouted in a sharp and loud voice.

"Dear guests and friends, distinguished guests and friends, the time has come, the auspicious time has come. The birthday ceremony of the old lady has officially begun!"

With just this voice, the irritating noise in the atrium disappeared instantly, and my ears instantly became refreshed. It was as if someone had blown away the dust on the table.

Extremely miraculous.

"Playing music, I would like to ask the old lady to come here and accept the birthday wishes from all the guests and friends." Qin Lu sang loudly.

On the colorful stage on the east side, ordinary musicians began to play the harp and sheng, playing lively music. All the guests stood up, clapped their hands and followed Qin Lu's gaze to the east side door.

A large group of men and women from the Qin family came out, surrounded by smiling Qin Hui and Wang. The scene was really like singing on a stage.

"Snapped

Bang bang bang bang." The guests clapped so hard that their palms turned red, for fear that the sound of their applause would be lower than others.

"Oh! The old lady is so energetic. She doesn't look like someone over 60 at all. Her waist and hair are even better than mine."

"Isn't that true? The old lady looks like she is only about forty years old. You won't believe me if I tell you. At first glance, I thought she had rejuvenated."

Some people deliberately talked loudly and put these shameless flattery into the ears of Qin Hui and his wife, in order to win their favor. They seemed to be blind and ignored the fact that Wang's hair was gray and her waist was hunched over.

"Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to Prime Minister Qin, congratulations to the old lady." Everyone shouted.

Qin Hui chuckled and walked forward, clasping his fists and returning the greetings with a cheerful face. Qin Hui had a dignified appearance and a kind face. At first glance, those who didn't know it thought he was a kind-hearted rich man. He must be a talkative and good-tempered person. But

Who would have thought that it was this man who had dominated the Song Dynasty for more than ten years, with overwhelming power, covering the sky with one hand, and incomparable honor. It was this man with a smile and a kind face that even famous generals and ministers such as Yue Fei

If you are not his opponent, you will die in his hands.

"Same joy, same joy. Madam, slow down, hey, by the way, walk slower. Watch your step." Qin Hui greeted others while carefully reminding Mr. Wang beside him, as if he was caring about his wife.

A husband is like a good wife.

Amid applause and congratulations, Qin Hui and the Wang family came to the front. Qin Hui personally helped Wang, who was covered in jewels, to sit on the golden longevity chair, while he sat on a grand master's chair beside him.

The men and women of the Qin family stood aside, dozens of people in total darkness.

"The house is full of descendants, and the descendants wish you a happy birthday!" Qin Lu shouted loudly.

Qin Xi and his wife came to the front of Wang and Qin Hui, knelt down and knelt down to worship.

"My son Qin Xi, my daughter-in-law Ma. I wish my mother a happy birthday and may she be as blessed as the East China Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."

Mrs. Wang smiled and nodded. Qin Xi and Mr. Ma kowtowed to serve tea and presented a pair of jade Ruyi birthday gifts. Someone next to them took them and placed them on a long table aside.

Next, Qin Tan, Qin Chan and other grandchildren of the Qin family came forward to kowtow and salute. The nephews from each side family came forward to salute, each congratulated and offered tea and gifts. After struggling for a while, it was finally finished. The one with the birthday gift

The long table was already filled with gold, silver, jade, brocade, cloth and other items. Qin Hui and Wang were sitting there, looking like two earthly fathers and earthly mothers being offered as offerings.

"We are here with all the distinguished guests, wishing the immortal longevity!" Qin Lu shouted loudly.

All the guests stood up and cupped their hands. Some shamelessly left their seats and knelt on the ground to kowtow to show their piety. Everyone wished Wang a long life and longevity. Qin Hui and Wang stood up to express their thanks and returned the courtesy.

"After the ceremony, here comes the birthday singing and music troupe to sing and congratulate you at the banquet. Dear guests and friends, the banquet will start later. You can listen to the opera and music first to celebrate the auspicious day of the old lady. Everyone is happy and happy together." Qin Lu

announced loudly.

Everyone clapped and applauded, as if the noise button was suddenly turned on. The moment after Qin Lu announced the ceremony, the entire courtyard was filled with noise again. A group of officials couldn't wait to rush forward to communicate with Qin Hui. Some

They kowtowed and knelt down, and some even called "Qin Xiang" in a very affectionate manner. Those who were not qualified were waiting in the rear, thinking about how to find a chance to talk to Qin Xiang.

, it’s best to let Qin Xiang make an impression on him.

Qin Fu, who was in charge of arranging the performance, had already urged the famous script actors invited by Shang Wazi to come onto the stage and began to perform a well-known birthday drama called "Spring in the House". For a time, various voices filled the air again.

eardrum.

Mrs. Wang was sitting on the birthday chair and frowning. She felt that the people around her were a little noisy. These officials really ignored her. It was obviously her birthday. They ran to talk to Qin Hui and made a lot of noise nearby. This made her feel uncomfortable.

Wang was very unhappy.

Wang glanced dissatisfied at Qin Hui, who was surrounded by people. Unfortunately, Qin Hui didn't look at her. He was smiling and talking to several officials surrounding her. He had no regard for Wang's feelings at all.

"Hey, old man, do you want to mess up my situation? Is today my birthday or yours? Are you here to wish me a birthday or to wish him a happy birthday? If you are not sincere, get out of here.

!" Wang broke out, stood up and shouted loudly towards Qin Hui and the officials.

Everyone was shocked, even the actors on the stage were stunned. Everyone looked at this scene in stunned silence. The old lady actually got mad and scolded Mr. Qin in front of so many people.

The few officials she scolded to get out were all prominent figures. Wei Shixun, the newly promoted minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wan Qixun, the political participating and supervisory censor of the Zhengshitang, Tang Situi, the minister of the Privy Council, Zeng, the chief officer of the Zhengshitang

Wait, wait, that person is not an official in an important position in the court, and the court will tremble when he stamps his foot. But Wang family scolded them in public and told them to get out. It is simply unbelievable.

However, a scene that surprised them even more happened. Although Qin Hui was a little embarrassed, he quickly stood up and apologized with a smiling face. Several important ministers and officials actually came forward to apologize and even said good things. Wang's face improved a lot.

Qin Hui and the officials no longer dared to gather and talk, so they quickly returned to their seats and sat upright. The noisy courtyard became quiet again.

"Play, keep playing." Qin Fu shouted to the stage.

The actors on the stage seemed to have woken up from a dream, adjusted their emotions and continued to perform. Wang ate snacks and watched the play on the stage, and quickly became immersed in it, laughing forward and backward.

Some young officials sitting in the back were surprised and delighted. It turned out that Prime Minister Qin, who was so majestic outside, was also henpecked at home. As the saying goes, you are like honey and the other is like arsenic and frost. Everyone outside looks after Prime Minister Qin.

In the eyes of his wife, they are just garbage who can be shouted around. What is even more ridiculous is that Tang Si Tui Wan Qixi and other people, all of whom have high official positions and have big beards, were scolded by a woman

Like a dog, not only did he not dare to bark, but he even came forward and wagged his tail to apologize, which made people laugh to death.

After the spring singing on the stage, the whole house was babbling. Wang was in a good mood and even called for rewards. When Qin Fu went to reward, Wang turned around and saw Qin Tan standing to one side, so she smiled and said, "Qin Tan

, didn’t you say you invited Qin Xiqing from Wanchun Garden to sing for me? Where is she? "

Qin Tan stepped forward and said with a smile: "We are waiting in the waiting room. She will come on stage after the monkey show. My grandson has made arrangements."

Mrs. Wang waved her hands and said: "Stop the monkey show and ask her to come up and sing. Don't you guys just like to hear her sing? Don't just have fun with me, you all will have fun too."
Chapter completed!