"Hurry up, wipe it clean over there, put the longevity peach here, and put the master's favorite pink and blue glazed folded shoulder carved porcelain vase in that corner......"

The Qin Mansion was busy, and the people went in and out, moving east and west, all preparing for the 50th birthday banquet for the head of the family, Qin Wangshan, the head of the household. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Thirteenth is Qin Wangshan's birthday, but since the beginning of the month, there have been royal relatives, officials, relatives and friends sent people to send all kinds of congratulatory gifts, every day is endless, even the emperor and the queen mother have issued a decree to reward a lot of objects.

Because this Qin Wangshan was deeply trusted by the Queen Mother, the civil and military officials did not dare to slack off. All the big and small birthday gifts are precious and delicate things, such as gold, stone and jade, calligraphy and painting, inkstone, Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng. The Qin Mansion specially cleaned up an empty room on the edge of the hall, set up a large table, and spread red silk to pile up congratulatory gifts.

In order to prevent too many guests from arranging a table, the birthday banquet will be divided into three days from the eleventh day. On the first day, please invite the emperor's relatives and relatives, and the third grade and above; On the second day, civil and military officials and colleagues below the third rank are invited; On the third day, they are relatives and friends of the clan.

Early in the morning of the 11th, the Qin Mansion was full of lanterns and drums, waiting for the guests with joy. Qin Zhen, the daughter of the Qin family, was the first to arrive at the mansion with her child, and Qin Wangshan and his wife Qi all went out of the house to greet them.

"Welcome to the princess." Qin Wangshan and his wife saluted Qin Zhen, who was the princess, according to the rules.

Qin Zhen hurriedly ordered people to help the two elders up, and the family entered the mansion hand in hand.

When he arrived at the hall, Qin Zhen saluted Qin Wangshan and his wife with family rules: "Daughter to see father and mother." He beckoned his youngest son Song Yunxi over to greet him: "Xi'er, come and see your grandmother." ”

"Xi'er has seen her grandfather, she has seen her grandmother. Today is the grandfather's birthday, Xi'er wishes you happiness such as the East China Sea, longevity than Nanshan. ”

Qin Wangshan was very happy to see that his grandson was well-behaved and cute, hugged him and praised him repeatedly, and also grabbed fructose for him to eat.

Qin Zhen said: "Xi'er, come down, your grandfather is holding you, you can go outside with the nurse to play." ”

After hearing this, Qin Wangshan put him down and let him go out to play by himself.

"It's time for Xi'er to go to school, too."

"I just mentioned this to the prince a few days ago, and the prince only said that he was still young, and he was just naughty when he went, so let's talk about it next year."

"It's not small, then you yourself have to teach him well in the house."

"Yes, teach."

Qin Wangshan sat down in his chair, let Qin Zhen sit beside him, and then asked, "The prince is not coming?" ”

Qin Zhen smiled reluctantly and said, "The prince has something important to do today, and he may not be able to come." He asked me to bring you a pair of double crane rank Zhi sheep fat jade pendants, apologize to you, and wish you a long history of pine cranes and a long growth of Peng Zu. ”

As she spoke, she motioned for the person holding the gift box to bring it over. The man held the gift box in front of Qin Wangshan and opened it for him to see. Qin Wangshan glanced at it and put it away.

"No matter how expensive the gift is, it is not as good as a person." Qin Wangshan's tone was dissatisfied.

Qin Zhen only lowered his eyes and replied yes, feeling helpless in his heart.

Mrs. Qin saw the opportunity and said: "Yes, the most important thing is for the family to reunite. Sir, shouldn't you send someone to the ward to give you a heavy blow? ”

At the mention of this, Qin Wangshan became angry and slapped his palm on the table.

"That unfilial son, what else do you mention him. If he doesn't come himself, do you want me, a father, to invite him personally? ”

Mrs. Qin said: "You refuse to forgive him, how can he come back?" When my sister went four years ago, he finally came back, and you still have to drive him away, sir, and you won't even let him bet. ”

"I'm going to drive him away? He has been running out by himself for so many years, when has he ever considered his parents at home? While scolding, Qin Wangshan's face gradually turned purple, as if he was having trouble breathing.

Mrs. Qin was very afraid of him, so she didn't dare to say anything more, but only looked at Qin Zhen quietly, hoping that she would say something too.

Seeing this, Qin Zhen hurriedly persuaded him: "Dad, let him pass the past." It's been all these years, don't blame the second brother. There is no overnight feud between parents and children, and it would be nice if you were a little kinder. ”

"Hmph, I've long thought I never gave birth to this son. Our Qin family still has Lang'er, and we don't need him. Well, don't mention him again, I'm glad today, don't spoil my spirits. ”

Qin Zhen and Mrs. Qin glanced at each other, each sighed lightly, and then stopped. Mrs. Qin went to do her own business, while Qin Zhen accompanied her father to say something else.

Not long after, Qin Wangshan's father-in-law's mansion sent someone to send a congratulatory gift, which was a couplet written by his father-in-law, which was only contained in a very ordinary wooden box. The visitor explained that his master occasionally felt a cold last night and couldn't get up this morning, so he couldn't come in person.

Qin Wangshan respectfully took the couplet with both hands, handed it to his subordinates, and instructed him to take it and hang it up.

"Please tell me on your behalf, how dare your son-in-law work on Lao Taishan at this thin banquet, and ask him to take care of his body. After these two days, I will go to the house to pay my respects. ”

"Yes, the little one must bring the words for the adults."

And when the man had given the gift and received the reward, he went back to his house.

At this time, Qin Wangshan's heart was even more unhappy. This son-in-law didn't come, and neither did his father-in-law, and none of them took him seriously.

It was almost noon, and the guests came one after another to congratulate them. When the auspicious time came, the house was already full of guests, and Qin Wangshan ordered the priest to announce the opening of the banquet. Once the banquet is opened, it is natural to push the cup and change the lamp, and the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.

The Qin Mansion here is very lively, but the Prime Minister's Mansion is so quiet that you can only hear the sound of chess pieces falling on the chessboard, it is the Prime Minister Zhang Duanfu and King Ding playing chess.

After three rounds, Dingwang lost three games.

Zhang Duanfu saw that he was hesitant, not like his usual chess style, so he asked: "The prince seems to have no intention of playing chess today, but he is thinking about the affairs of the Qin Mansion?"

King Ding put away his white son, stood up and looked into the distance, and said with a sigh: "Alas, no. Don't hide it from you, this king is thinking about what the Queen Mother said the day before yesterday, I'm afraid it will be a disaster. ”

Zhang Duanfu nodded and said: "The meaning of the Queen Mother, everyone in the listener knows it, it is really just the word taboo, and the prince really needs to take precautions as soon as possible."

King Ding turned to look at him, "It seems that this king should retire early and close the door." ”

Zhang Duanfu smiled: "So you came to me today to hide quietly?"

King Ding also smiled and said: "This king remembered that he hadn't come to talk to you for a long time, so he wanted to use this name to hide from the birthday banquet over there."

"Wangshan is also the prince's father-in-law, and it seems a bit rude for the prince to avoid his birthday banquet like this."

"Then you are always his father-in-law, why don't you go?"

"I'm used to being pure. In addition, some people don't want to see it, and they are afraid that they will have an argument at the birthday banquet, which will embarrass the birthday star. ”

"That king is ordered to cultivate himself, and he does not dare to participate in such a grand event again. However, speaking of which, it is still quiet and simple in your house, and you are comfortable. Although you are in the phase, you are as clear as a cold man, and such a high wind is really admirable. ”

Zhang Duanfu said: "I just like this kind of life, where can I talk about high wind and bright festivals." Besides, I do this for the sake of my children and grandchildren. Look at people's common feelings, from thrift to luxury, from luxury to thrift. I am in a high position now, but how can I remain in this place forever? If my children and grandchildren are accustomed to living a life of fine clothes and food because of me, what will happen to me after a hundred years? ”

"Or you can see through it."

The two played a few more games of chess, and in the end the outcome was equal.

Qin Zhen stayed at his mother's house until the evening before returning to the palace, when King Ding was already in the palace. When husband and wife meet, that is, talk about the birthday banquet, and there is nothing else to say.