Chapter 404: Night Banquet

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Both governments have plans to get married, and good things are approaching, Chen Zhihua is still shy and shy, and never confides in this coincidence. 's mother asked gently, and Chen Zhihua also bowed her head, saying that marriage matters are up to her parents.

In private, he chose an auspicious day, Chen Zhihua quietly took Qiaozhen and went to the Great Xiangguo Temple to repay his wishes.

On that day, with her mother's Buddha, her mother begged for the safety of the family, but she asked for another marriage.

Time flies, and Chen Zhihua has turned seventeen years old.

If it weren't for her father's difficult career a few years ago, but he was unwilling to wronged her and her sister to marry low, which girl of this age had never discussed kissing? Seeing that youth was in a hurry, and it was like morning dew in the blink of an eye, how could she not be full of expectations and anxiety about the future.

Xia Mansion and Chen Mansion were originally the right hand and right of Emperor Chongming, and they were both ministers of the humerus. She and Xia Yu are in love, and it is rare for the elders of the two provinces to praise her, for Chen Zhihua, although happiness comes later, she is satisfied.

The girl's family is still reserved, but Xia Yuzhi is the first acquaintance with lovesickness, and her thoughts about Chen Zhihua are like spring grass growing in the wilderness, and she is not seen for a day as if she were in three autumns.

Every summer night is sultry, Xia Yu's lonely pillow can't sleep, how can he live up to Qinghui's infinite.

One night was rainy and there was no moonlight, Xia Yuzhi was so bold that he quietly sneaked into Chen Zhihua's courtyard. knocked on the window with the wet rain, just to see his sweetheart.

Chen Zhihua was half happy and half scared, the two said a few words through a window screen, and Chen Zhihua asked Xia Yuzhi to go back quickly, so as not to let others find out. Xia Yuzhi was reluctant to give up, and waited until Chen Zhihua promised to embroider a purse for him, and then he disappeared into the boundless twilight.

This taste should be like mellow wine, and it will last for a long time. Xia Yuzhi sincerely felt that his family affairs had been ruined so far, and he had the best arrangements for God.

Now, Chen Zhihua's embroidered purse is really in his hand, although he has not asked what he likes, the tall pine and green bamboo on the top is his favorite temperament.

Sijun is like a full moon, and the night is lightened.

Looking at the full moon that was about to rise, Xia Yuzhi was a little jealous of this annoying mid-autumn. If it weren't for this reunion, he and Chen Zhihua would have let go of Xiaoding a long time ago, and she would be his nominal wife.

Xia Yuzhi rode slowly here, and returned to the Xia Mansion just in time for the night banquet. Seeing Xia Lanxin's narrow-mindedness, Xia Yuzhi's face turned red and glared at her angrily. But I understand in my heart that my sister can't afford to offend now, and if she wants to pass on something privately with Chen Zhihua in the future, she has to fake her hands.

There is no family separation in the summer mansion, several families get together, and the night banquet is naturally lively. A screen separated, four tables were placed inside and outside, and the old lady looked at the children and grandchildren under the table, and her face was as bright as a chrysanthemum.

The daughters-in-law who have a second room are interesting, knowing that Xia Yuzhi's family affairs have been decided, holding a cup to congratulate the old lady that she will be able to add a good granddaughter-in-law tomorrow.

The laughter of the female relatives clearly spread to the male guests outside the screen, looking at the smiling faces of the brothers of the same generation, Xia Yu's face was as red as a cloth, but her heart was sweeter than eating honey.

But he said that Chen Zhihua went all the way back to the house, and the red clouds on his face had not faded, so he was embarrassed to go to see his mother like this, so he went back to his room to change his clothes first, and asked Qiaozhen to be a reply.

There are not many masters in the Chen Mansion, and it is simply deserted compared to the Xia Mansion.

Last year, the family was reunited, and the son and daughter-in-law were in pairs to bear the difficulties in front of them. Now that the two sons are far away in Jiangyin, and the youngest grandson is swaddling again, it seems that some people are thin.

The night banquet is still in the flower hall, a bright moon rises, and the water surface reflects each other, the vermilion lanterns on both sides are swaying, lined with the camellia and peony blooming on both sides, adding a little festive joy.

Chen Rujun let Mama Fei at the top, Mama Fei insisted on not accepting, but she couldn't bear the sincere persuasion of his husband and wife, so she had to sit on the main seat, with Chen Rujun and Murong Ling accompanying her on both sides.

At the bottom, only the Liu family brought their eldest grandson, plus the two Chen Zhihua sisters, gathered around the table.

The large round table, which can seat more than ten people, is now only seven sitting. Afraid that Murong Ling was in a bad mood, the Liu family continued to enliven the atmosphere, and ordered the eldest son to toast to his grandmother and grandfather and grandmother.

Brother Sheng has been enlightened, and his appearance is more and more similar to Chen Huanshan. Hearing the crisp children's voice, Chen Rujun was full of joy, and took half a glass of Huadiao wine in front of him.

Fortunately, Brother Sheng was in front of him, and the nurse was holding Brother Zhen by his side, and the children's mouths were babbling constantly, which added a bit of fun, otherwise, this reunion dinner was really tasteless.

Chen Zhihua knew that her mother was a little depressed, and she also lifted up her spirit with Liu Shiqiang.

Smelling that the osmanthus flowers on the other side of the water pavilion were blooming fragrantly, she got up and saluted and said: "I learned the Tao osmanthus wine brewing with Wen Shangyi, and my daughter has been keeping the craft of pressing the bottom of the box. If the mother eats happily, the monthly amount of silver will be doubled for the next month. ”

Murong Ling couldn't hear that his daughter-in-law and daughter were all kind, and said with a smile: "If you can ask Mama Fei and Brother Sheng to say that it is the right thing to do, I will naturally reward you with two taels of silver next month." ”

Chen Zhihua smiled and retired, took the dustpan with Qiaozhen, and ordered the little servants to shake the golden cinnamon, and she and Qiaozhen continued to fall flowers below.

The master and servant neatly washed the flowers, pickled them with sugar, and combined them with the sake lees made earlier to make a sweet soup, and specially added some freshly picked water chestnuts and water chestnuts to taste, one for each person, all of which were contained in blue and white porcelain bowls, Qiaozhen held the tray, and Chen Zhihua served them to each person.

The golden osmanthus and the snow-white water chestnut reflect each other, and the aroma of a little sake lees is thick, and Mama Fei stirred it with a spoon, and she couldn't help but shout good, and praised: "It's really big, I haven't seen it for many days, and the second girl's craftsmanship is good." ”

Brother Sheng next to him likes sweets the most, smelled the fragrant soup, scooped up half a spoon with a spoon and tasted it, took a deep breath, clapped his hands and said: "The sweet soup made by the second aunt is really delicious, and my grandmother is about to give it a reward." ”

Sweet soup symbolizes reunion, an excellent omen. Seeing that her daughter was full of concern and was so understanding, how could Murong Ling cold her field, she tasted the sweet soup first, and then nodded with satisfaction: "Sure enough, there is some growth, soft and sweet, the most suitable for hangover, and it is worth the two taels of silver." ”

Chen Yinghua, who was able to speak at the beginning, covered her lips and smiled, and called her mother in a crisp voice: "Don't let her coax her, what do you say to learn the craft of pressing the bottom of the box from Wen Shangyi, it was originally learned because the lord of Xiying likes sweets." I don't know how to eat my sister-in-law, so I will send my sister-in-law to taste it..."

Before the words were finished, Chen Yinghua was thrown on the arm by Chen Zhihua. The latter was particularly puzzled, and twisted it lightly on Chen Zhihua's arm, the smoke on his face was stacked, and his eyebrows were full of shyness that he couldn't hide: "Mother listen to what she said, this is her own fight." ”