Early the next morning, when the sky was just dawning, the people in the Nangong Mansion began to get busy. Because today is Nangong Tian's 60th birthday, the people are decorating the mansion in an orderly manner. A large red and gold-edged Shou character was pasted on the wall of the main hall, and the couplet on the door of the mansion was also pasted with a new Shou couplet. In order to increase the festive atmosphere, Nangong Xue also ordered the people to hang up the latte art she made, and all the corridors in the mansion were hung with small red lanterns, and a pair of red lanterns were hung at the entrance of the mansion and the main hall. On the other side, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yun commanded the subordinates to prepare tea for the guests, as well as various fruits, dried fruits, etc., and the arrangement work was also done in an orderly and busy manner.

Nangong Tian, Nangong Feng, and Wei Yongnian watched them prepare so carefully from the sidelines, and they were very relieved, and they all sighed: "Grown up." Then, Nangong Tian asked, "Yongnian, the guest list is ready, right?" When the guests arrive, be sure to be attentive and don't panic. So as not to go wrong and make people see the joke, you know? Although I retired to the imperial court, I was given the title of Zaifu thanks to the emperor's grace, so if the gifts given by the guests are too valuable, they must not be included, so as not to cause trouble in the future, understand? ”

"Yes, follow the teachings of the old man, Yongnian will definitely be cautious." Wei Yongnian replied.

"Hmm." Nangong Tian nodded slightly, and then instructed lightly, "Feng'er, the children are also older, and there are more and more things to experience in the future, Hai'er Yun'er and they have just taken the Jinshi exam, and they will enter the officialdom after the palace exam next month, you have to worry more about it then, the current court is not very peaceful, you have to talk to them more." Don't wait for something to happen and then remedy it, it will be too late. I'm old, and I can't hold up everything on the court side. Regarding Xiaoxue, it seems that the court still doesn't know, so let's continue to hide it. I don't want my precious granddaughter to be too tired. ”

"Yes, the father's teachings are kept in mind by the son, don't worry, the son will definitely educate the children well." Nangong Feng replied, "Dad, you are still very energetic now, and you are not old. You can just cultivate your body and mind, and the rest of the things must be done without any flaws. ”

"By the way, Feng'er once heard that Xiaoxue was being watched. And now? Still being stared at? Have you found out who it is? What is the purpose of the other party? Nangong Tian asked.

"I'm still being watched, and I haven't found out whose men it is. This person is also very hidden, and it is not easy to find out," Nangong Feng replied, "Dad, don't worry." I've been following up on this for the past few years. There was no slackening. I'm also worried about Xiaoxue's safety. However, so far, the other party has not made any moves, just staring at Xiaoxue's every move. As for what purpose, it is unclear. But don't worry, I'll follow Xiaoxue closely and won't let Xiaoxue have an accident. ”

"In that case, I'm relieved." Nangong Tian was pleased, "I think so much is due to the current society." I wish I didn't get my grandchildren involved in what I was worried about. Okay, I won't talk about that, I should be happy on my birthday, go to the back kitchen and see how the preparation is. As he spoke, the old man walked towards the back kitchen.

At this moment, Nangong Xue was also preparing for the performance of the birthday ceremony, and at this time, Nangong Yun hurriedly ran over and asked: "Xiaoxue, you will perform this kung fu tea later, then I and the eldest brother will not, so how should we give you a hand?" Nangong Xue raised her head and replied, "Yes, if you don't say it, I forgot, so let's do it, brother, you and eldest brother will deign to help me bring the tea I made to grandpa and them to drink." ”

"It's as simple as that?" Nangong Yun confirmed in surprise. Nangong Xue nodded with a smile, "That's okay, I know, I'll talk to my eldest brother later, you can practice first, I'll go over there and continue to be busy." Nangong Xue nodded again and said, "Thank you for your hard work." ”

"You're welcome. It's all as it should be. Nangong Yun smiled. After saying that, he continued to decorate the main hall.

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The back kitchen is also a busy scene, because several imperial chefs in the palace have a deep friendship with Nangong father and son, so in addition to Nangong Mansion's own three chefs, there are four more imperial chefs and twelve imperial kitchen assistants in the back kitchen, including Kong Haoyu's father Kong Liangbo. In fact, it was not only the imperial chef who came to help, but even Kong Haoyu, who had been a classmate for many years, also came to help. Because they are busy with different things, Kong Haoyu has not met Nangong Xue yet. The reason why there will be a royal chef to help is also because Nangong Mansion does not employ many people in terms of chefs, although Nangong Mansion is large but not many personnel, everyone up and down the entire mansion is counted, now there are a total of twenty-five people, there were many people in the past, at most more than eighty people, because Nangong Tian's other children went to other places, the maids and girls at home also took away, except for those who got married, and now there are only these people left. That's why I asked Kong Liangbo to help.

Speaking of this, Kong Liangbo is also a loving and righteous person, when his dog Kong Haoyu was studying in the academy, he was often taken care of by Nangong Xue, and he was basically not bullied, so Kong Haoyu was also growing up in a sunny and healthy heart. So Kong Liangbo was also very grateful, when he heard that Nangong Mansion needed to invite a chef, he brought a few chefs and assistants to help without saying a word, of course, there are friendships in this, Nangong's family is a good person wherever they go, and they get along with people very well. Nangong Feng and Kong Liangbo have also been classmates for many years, and their friendship is not shallow, so he is willing to help because of his affection and righteousness.

After sending his father to the second hall to rest, Nangong Feng came to the kitchen to see if there was anything else that needed help. "Manager Kong, you are so busy here, do you want me to give you a few more people to help?" Nangong Feng said ashamedly, "The huge Nangong Mansion is now understaffed, and it is very ashamed to say it." After waiting for it, I will definitely have a good banquet for you today. ”

"Brother Nangong, if you are polite with me again, I will clap my hands and leave, and I will not come to visit the door in the future." Kong Liangbo said with some displeasure, "You are so polite after beating me into the house, I said a long time ago If it weren't for the fact that the two of us have been friends for many years, plus Ling Qianjin has always taken care of the dog and avoided the bullying of bad teenagers, and now I am very relieved to grow up so happily, if I don't come to these two points, then what face will I have to see your family?" Tell you not to be so polite to me in the future, otherwise you will look down on me. ”

"Don't be angry, don't be angry." Nangong Feng replied, "It's also a matter of etiquette, okay, since you've talked about this, I won't say anything more." ”

"That's right. Who are we with. Do you still need to be so polite? When the old man celebrates his birthday, I also want to honor his old man. It is really an honor to be able to make a banquet for the old man on such a day. I was also willing. Kong Liangbo replied, "This is to use my dog's words, I am afraid to ask someone for help." That won't stop you. I don't know where the dog learned this. And I'm the one I will. ”

As soon as Nangong Feng heard it, he understood that the last few words were taught by Nangong Xue, and this child would be poor as soon as he grew up and became more ghostly. Kong Liangbo's son must have been taught by Nangong Xue. Don't look at Nangong Xue's poor mouth, but it's quite nice to say it if it's rough or not. Then he replied: "Brother Kong is right, then I will go outside the door to greet the guests, and if you need to, you can summon me at any time." ”

"Okay, don't worry, I'll leave it to me. You are busy with your own business. Kong Liangbo hurriedly replied. After speaking, Nangong Feng smiled and nodded, and walked towards the main hall. And Kong Liangbo continued to prepare for the noon banquet.

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After arriving at the main hall, I saw Wei Yongnian and two attendants and six maids preparing to greet the guests. Nangong Feng nodded, and the attendant ran to open the door. The group was ready to welcome them. Soon a lot of senior members of the DPRK and the Central Committee came, in fact, several brothers and sisters of Nangong Feng should also come back on such a day, but unfortunately because they were too busy to leave, they could only ask the family to come back to celebrate the old man's birthday instead of them.

Most of these officials who came were officials in Beijing, because it was a birthday, so these officials who came did not wear official uniforms, everyone was wearing neat civilian clothes to celebrate their birthdays, and the gifts they gave Wei Yongnian also made a record one by one, and the two attendants next to him reported and received gifts, and the six maids all poured tea and water for each guest who came, and Nangong Feng stood at the door and smiled and greeted each of the adults.

Just as he was greeting him, Chen Zhao led his attendants to walk in with him with a generous gift, and the attendant in charge of the report reported loudly: "Prime Minister Chen Zhao Chen has arrived!" ”

"Congratulations." Chen Zhao smiled and arched his hand.

Nangong Feng hurriedly saluted and said, "Rejoice and rejoice." Please inside inside, please. ”

As he spoke, Chen Zhao unveiled the birthday gift he brought and said, "A small meaning is not a tribute, please smile." ”

Nangong Feng took the opportunity to look at a portrait of the old birthday boy and said, "This is ......?" ”

"This is the birthday picture I specially drew for the old man. Although the ceremony is not thick, I wish the old man a long life and good health. Chen Zhao replied with a smile.

"Thank you! Thank you! It really bothered Lord Chen. I accepted the gift. Nangong Feng replied, "Please sit inside, Lord Chen, take a break, I'll come back later, please forgive me if there is any inconsiderate hospitality." ”

"Understand, understand. You're busy, I'll take care of myself. We'll talk about it later. Chen Zhao smiled. After speaking, he walked into the main hall, sat on a chair, drank tea, and chatted with other guests. Seeing that Chen Zhao was well, Nangong Feng continued to greet the visiting guests.