It was getting late, and there was a full moon in the sky, making people unable to help but feel homesick. Kang Long also thought of his parents and relatives in another world.
The entire Fu Mansion was filled with joy, more lanterns were hung everywhere, and even the moon in the sky lost its color. The moon appreciation dinner of Fu Mansion was held in the back garden of the ninth courtyard.
This back garden occupies a very large area, even larger than the square in the second courtyard. The garden is surrounded by connected corridors, and the entire garden is planted with cold-resistant green grass. Even in this Mid-Autumn Festival, the grass on the ground is Still green and faint.
Various flowers and trees are dotted on the lawn, which has a unique flavor. The stone paths paved with cobblestones wind and connect, leading directly to a lotus pond with a radius of dozens of feet in the middle of the lawn.
There is a water pavilion built in the middle of the lotus pond. Two zigzag stone bridges connect the lawn and the water pavilion. It is quiet and elegant, making people forget to leave. On one side of the lotus pond, a huge rockery stands, with water gurgling down from the rockery. , pouring into the pool, making people feel like they are in a paradise, giving birth to a sense of seclusion.
The water pavilion is called Tingyue Pavilion. There is a huge stone table in the middle. The stone table is filled with exquisite food and more than a dozen plates of mooncakes of various shapes.
According to legend, moon cakes appeared as early as the Yin and Shang Dynasties. At that time, they were called "Taishi Cake" and were made to commemorate Taishi Wen Zhong. Later, after people continued to improve them, in the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions and introduced Hu cakes. The method has been improved again. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, she thought the name "Hu Cake" was not pleasant. Concubine Yang looked up at the bright moon, and her heart was filled with excitement, so she casually said "Moon Cake". From then on, the name "Moon Cake" gradually spread among the people.
After Kanglong arrived at Tingyue Pavilion, he first bowed to everyone, and then Fu Zhaoxin arranged to sit down next to Fu Tingyu. Fu Yanqing naturally sat in the first place. Next to him, two elegant women sat, who were his wives. Zhang and Yang.
Yang is the biological mother of Fu Zhaoxin and Fu Tingyu, and Zhang is Fu Zhaoyuan's biological mother. Fu Zhaoshou's biological mother, Jin, died young, and Zhaoshou was raised by Zhang.
Fu Yanqing had just returned from a banquet at the Jin Dynasty. The night banquet was held at home and he sat at the head of the table. Zhang and Yang sat on both sides of him. Fu Zhaoxin and Fu Tingyu sat next to Yang, and Fu Zhaoyuan and Fu Zhaoshou sat next to Zhang.
The Fu family was missing two daughters at the banquet, namely Fu Miaoyu, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family, and Fu Luoyu, the second daughter of the Yang family.
With Kang Long's status, it was impossible for him to attend such a family banquet. Even if he could attend, he should stand aside. However, the head of the family, Fu Yanqing, and the eldest young master both valued him, so they let him sit next to Fu Tingyu.
Wu Yun stood behind Fu Zhaoshou, with a pair of gloomy eyes, like poisonous snakes, staring at Kang Long with cold and flashing eyes. When he glanced at Fu Yanqing and Fu Zhaoxin, his dissatisfaction flashed away.
The middle-aged scribe who had been following Fu Yanqing was nowhere to be seen.
Mrs. Zhang was originally the daughter of a wealthy local family in Luoyang. After marrying Fu Yanqing, she always adhered to women's ethics and gave birth to a son, Fu Zhaoyuan, and a daughter, Fu Miaoyu. She had brought up Fu Zhaoshou, and she was usually quite doting on her. At this time, Mrs. Zhang glanced at Kanglong lightly, eyes wide. With an imperceptible look of contempt.
Yang was Fu Tingyu's biological mother, and Fu Zhaoxin had accidentally revealed to her that Fu Tingyu would be given to Kang Long. It seemed that the head of the family, Fu Yanqing, did not object, so Yang looked at Kang Long the way a mother-in-law would look at a son-in-law.
He looked pretty decent. I heard that as soon as he entered the Fu family, he took three women into his house. They seemed to be all concubines, but they had no status. In this era, the Yang family naturally knew about the ridiculous things between men and did not let them go. In my heart, if my daughter Ting Yu really wanted to marry Kang Long, she would definitely be the first wife.
Although Fu Zhaoxin couldn't help but praise her about Kang Long's insight, courage, and martial arts skills, she didn't take it to heart. The only thing she valued was that she didn't know what his temperament was, and whether he was the kind of person who was unlucky.
Find an opportunity to ask him, or take a test.
Yang is a lady from a well-known family. She has been familiar with poetry and books since she was a child and is quite knowledgeable. She takes care of all the affairs of the Fu family and has always been in good order, which can be seen from this.
Fu Yanqing seemed to be in a good mood. When Kang Long arrived and sat down, he chuckled and said: "I have had a rough life, and I am in such a position now. It is because of the mercy of God and the care of the Holy One. The moon is full today in the Mid-Autumn Festival, although my two daughters are not around.
It can’t be said that we are completely reunited, but we are quite satisfied. Don’t be formal. Let’s eat first, then listen to music, eat cakes and admire the moon. Kang Long, I heard that you have organized my Fu family warriors very well. This is the first glass of wine.
As a reward, I will drink with you first!"
Fu Yanqing usually has an easy-going temperament, but his servants and housekeepers are quite strict. This is the first time that he treats a newly recruited warrior commander so politely. Yang and Zhang were stunned at the same time, and looked at Kang Long again.
Fu Zhaoyuan has an indifferent and humble temperament, works in poetry and calligraphy, does not like fame, is not good at words, and just looks at everyone indifferently. But Fu Tingyu pouted her little mouth, thinking that she was still fussing over Kang Long's words about flirting with her in private.
He snorted and muttered: "What's the big deal!"
Fu Zhaoxin also raised his cup and said with a smile: "Yes, my child has always had a headache for these warriors in our family. Now that he has been trained like this by Kang Di, he has great potential. Come on, dear brother, I will give you a drink as a brother!"
Fu Zhaoshou glared at Kang Long dissatisfiedly and did not raise his glass.
Kang Long saw all the expressions on everyone's faces and sneered in his heart. The expressions of Zhang and Fu Zhaoshou clearly showed dissatisfaction with him, but because of Fu Yanqing's face, he did not dare to show off. Maybe he would wait until the banquet was over, or even during the banquet.
If he goes up, he will make things difficult for himself. Fu Zhaoyuan has always been expressionless, but looking at his eyes, he seems to look down on himself. Yang and others seemed to be quite satisfied with themselves, so they laughed and stood up and raised their glasses with both hands: "Uncle
, I just did my duty, how can I dare to be so valued by my uncle and eldest brother? I would like to give you, the two ladies, and the three young men and ladies a drink to express my respect!"
As he spoke, Kanglong raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. This wine was a famous wine in the northwest, and its taste suited Kanglong's temperament, but the cup was too small, so he couldn't enjoy it to the fullest.
Fu Yanqing and others happily raised their glasses and drank together. Yang and Zhang slightly raised their glasses, covered their faces with their sleeves, and took a sip. Fu Tingyu was much more generous, and even though he was dissatisfied with Kang Long, he also drank a glass. Yang next to him looked at
Inside the eyes, he gently pulled her down.
Neither Fu Zhaoyuan nor Fu Zhaoshou drank. Although Fu Zhaoyuan was humble on the outside, he was very arrogant in his heart. He had never looked down on rough warriors in his life, so he looked down on Kang Long in his heart. Fu Zhaoshou had always been resentful of Kang Long and was dissatisfied with him.
Love, even in front of my father and eldest brother, is very obvious.
Fu Yanqing picked up the silver chopsticks on the table and said to everyone: "Come on, let's all eat, don't let the food get cold. It's not easy to have a full meal in the chaos of war. I, Fu, am so extravagant during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The soldiers at the front
We can't even get a full meal, and I feel very guilty. Don't waste anything today!"
Fu Yanqing glanced at Wu Yun seemingly inadvertently, but saw him secretly staring at Kang Long with resentment. He sneered in his heart and looked down on this person more and more. Fu Yanqing picked up some green vegetables and started eating.
Everyone ate in silence, and the maid standing next to them would add wine to everyone from time to time. Kang Long felt that eating was extremely awkward. He neither dared to eat the meat on the table, nor could he drink from a large cup. He wished he could finish it quickly and return to his own room.
Have a big drink in the independent courtyard.
Mrs. Zhang observed Kang Long's expression and noticed Kang Long's impatience. She felt contempt in her heart, but said warmly: "Master, it seems that the slave family is not happy to see Kang's guards. The slave family often listens to what others say, and those bold Jianghu guests like it.
Eat big chunks of meat and drink big gulps of wine. Guard Kang is so heroic, but he drinks from such a small cup. How can he be so happy?"
Although her words seemed to be intended for Kang Long, her words clearly contained deep meaning, mocking him as a despicable and rough man. Fu Yanqing, Yang Shi, Fu Zhaoxin, Fu Tingyu and others couldn't hear it, so they all frowned. Fu Yanqing looked at
He looked at Kang Long's thick palm and twisted two thin silver chopsticks that were only as long as his fingers. It was really funny. He slapped his forehead and laughed and said: "What Madam said is that I am careless. Come on, give it to me."
My wise nephew exchanges for the big chopsticks, takes the big cup, and takes two jars of the fine wine from my collection!"
Kang Long cursed Mr. Zhang in his heart, but his face showed gratitude and he said respectfully: "Hey, uncle, I'm very grateful for your kindness. Doesn't this offend my wife and other elegant people?"
Fu Yanqing waved his hand and said boldly: "It's okay! Haha, I haven't drank enough for a long time. I wonder how good my nephew is? I think back then, when I was in the army, I couldn't get drunk even after a thousand cups. I drank from those bastards who wanted to get me drunk.
All of our faces are earth-colored, haha, how about I compare my drinking capacity with you today?"
Kanglong was overjoyed, it was exactly what he wanted. Damn it, who cares about his wife, young lady, and young master, I came here to have a banquet, not to make eye contact with you ladies.
The servant next to him took the order and quickly fetched two jars of fine wine and two jade ocean bowls and placed them on the table.