Lian Man'er asked people to give a generous reward to the Shen family steward who came to deliver the invitation, and left the steward to eat tea and talk. Therefore, I know that this banquet is not as grand as yesterday's dinner, but it is not a pure family banquet. At this banquet, in addition to the people of the Shen family who are now in Fucheng, they also invited all the dignitaries and family members of Fucheng.

This time, the Shen family not only arranged a banquet, but also arranged opera and juggling.

“…… It is said that several well-known teams in the city have been invited. Xiaoqing reported to Lian Man'er.

In today's era, entertainment is really lacking, so there are dramas and jugglers to watch, which is equivalent to the New Year for the villagers. Although Lian Man'er's family is wealthy now, because they are always busy, they rarely watch dramas and juggle.

"You guys are so waiting, I'm afraid that you won't have these lively things to watch in the future." Lian Man'er saw the excited thoughts of a few girls, so she smiled.

The family was busy cleaning up, and even Shouxin and Zhang's naturally had to wear patch clothes, and Wulang, Xiaoqi, Lian Zhi'er and Lian Man'er also dressed up carefully.

Lian Zhi'er wore a lotus-colored makeup jacket, a leather skirt of the same color, and a carmine red coat on the outside, and Lian Man'er chose an orange-red makeup jacket, which was also a leather skirt of the same color, and a water-red coat was draped outside. The sisters have all kinds of jewelry, but they don't like complicated dresses, so they all wore a few pieces, and even Man'er Zhi wore two beaded flowers and inserted the hairpin that Shen Jin gave her.

The rest of the decorations around the body, in addition to the very popular gold collar and pressed skirt jade pendant in Fucheng, Lian Man'er also took off the gold bracelet he usually wears and replaced it with a pair of jasper bracelets that are rarely worn.

Jasper bracelets are extremely resistant to bumps, which requires the wearer to behave gently and gently.

I am used to being in a hurry on weekdays, and today I have to follow the customs on this occasion, wearing this bracelet, just remind myself to be careful, Lian Man'er thinks so in her heart.

As for Gorou and Xiao Qi, they were all wearing tuanhua brocade robes, and the family stood together. They all saw a smile in each other's eyes. People rely on their clothes, plus they are all good skins, so when they go out so that others look pleasing to the eye, even they themselves are full of joy.

When the hour came, the family was divided into two carriages, and another entourage walked, and several daughters-in-law and girls took another car. I went to Shen's house.

When he entered the Shen Mansion, he was greeted by the housekeeper and housekeeper lady who knew the guest. Zhang's, Lian Zhi'er and Lian Man'er's mother and daughter separated from Lian Shouxin, Wulang and Xiaoqi, and the housekeeper's lady led the way in front and entered the warm pavilion of the Shen family's west garden. The table of the female dependents. It's in the warm pavilion. The stage has already been set up in front of the warm pavilion, and at the beginning of the banquet, all kinds of well-dressed talents will appear on the stage.

Entering the warm pavilion, I first ate tea on the side, and when the time came, the guests came, and then I sat down. The three of them naturally sat together, and the third grandmother of the Shen family with her two daughters, and the two ladies of Liaodong Mansion with several little girls of different ages in the family.

It was the first time for Zhang to participate in such an occasion, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Fortunately, after taking a seat. The stage outside was also lively, and Lian Man'er was circling around, and the atmosphere on the table was extremely harmonious.

The third grandmother of the Shen family is in her early forties, her figure is slightly fat, and her temperament is also extremely gentle, so she smiled before speaking. I don't know if she was entrusted by anyone, and she took great care of Lian Man'er and the three of them during the banquet.

Lian Zhi'er is still gentle and shy. Although she doesn't talk much, her appearance is the most infallible. Even Man'er refused to laugh or speak, but in a few words, she became acquainted with the two more lively little girls at the same table.

The wives and grandmothers who can be invited are naturally well-informed. Although Lian Man'er's official rank is not high, there is an archway given by the emperor, and Wulang and Xiaoqi are valued by Shen Liu. Gorou was even summoned by the emperor when he entered Beijing, so they were really polite when they spoke to each other.

When the play outside the warm pavilion had been sung a few folds, and the dishes on the banquet had changed a few times, the people at the table slowly became acquainted, and someone tentatively asked Zhang. Topics between women. It's nothing more than that, the family was prepared before they came.

"This is a big girl, really gentle and lovely, but there is a family?"

"My eldest girl is seventeen years old, and she has already promised someone, and she will go out in a few days." Zhang replied with a smile.

Everyone congratulated them, and asked Lian Man'er again.

"This is my old daughter, she is only thirteen this year, and she has no family. When her sister's affairs are done, she still has to handle her brother's, she is still young, and when her brother and sister's affairs are done neatly, it will be her turn. Zhang said.

"It's a pity, I think the little girl's character is rare, and there is a good family to tell her, so don't you have to wait for two years?"

"It's not just you, we're going to say that." On the other seats, some people laughed.

Lian Man'er had to hang her head, secretly amused in her heart. These people may not really want to match her, but everyone is happy to say so.

"The children are young, don't let you be scared like wolves." Three grandmothers apparently and this

They were all very familiar with each other, so they smiled and said to Zhang, "Speaking of the little girl's brother, Ling Lang can talk about family affairs?" ”

"Not either." Zhang said, "He's only fifteen this year. It's just a young age, but now that he is studying, he has only been admitted to a showman, and he has to study hard with his husband for another two years, and when he has passed the autumn exam, he will dare to say this thing to see what his husband means, so that he will not insult other girls. ”

"That's right." The third grandmother smiled and nodded, and the people at the table also echoed.

After talking about his own family, Zhang also smiled and asked Mrs. Tongzhi next to her, how old is her daughter, but has she passed others. The conversation naturally shifted.

The people at the table said that it was lively, and the three of them exchanged glances with each other, all with a smile on the corner of their mouths.

The answers just now were prepared before I came, and they were also the result of a joint discussion by the family, not a pretext, but a real word. Taking advantage of today's occasion to say it can also save a lot of trouble.

Needless to say, Xiao Qi is too young. And Gorou and Lian Man'er have no plans to marry so early. Of course, there is one more key thing, that is, they are still unfamiliar with Fucheng after all, and now some people say that they are pro, and it is naturally not good to refuse rashly, but just because the portal is quite fixed, they don't know the foundation of the other party, which is unacceptable to none of them.

Lian Shouxin and Zhang's because of Lian Zhi'er's matter, still thought in their hearts that they could have acquaintances, know the roots, know each other, the two families were good, and the children's temperaments were compatible, so that they would become married and married. Not only can the two surnames be married, but the children will also live comfortably in the future.

Even Man'er thinks it's very good.

When the banquet was over, Zhang's, Lian Zhi'er and Lian Man'er came out of the garden warm pavilion, and a lady in charge came over with Xiao Qi's little servant, Xiao Walnut, saying that they were invited to the Phoenix Tower.

"The master, the uncle and the second master are all here, and Mr. Chu is also here, please ask the wife and the two girls to come over and have something to say." Little Walnut saluted.

"It's time to go over and salute Mr. Chu." Zhang said.

Even Man'er nodded, and everyone went to the Phoenix Tower together.

On the second floor of the Phoenix Building, it is still the room where Mr. Lu saw him off last time, next to a tea table, there are Mr. Chu, Lian Shouxin, Xiao Qi and Shen Qian.

When Xiao Qi saw the Zhang family and the others coming in, he hurriedly got up and ran over, Shen Qian also followed, and then Wulang turned around from behind the bookshelf.

After a pleasant greeting, Xiao Qi led the three of Zhang's mothers to meet Mr. Chu first, and the three of them gave Mr. Chu a blessing gift, thanking Mr. Chu for his kindness in teaching Xiao Qi.

After that, Lian Shouxin and Mr. Chu went to the next room to talk, and Shen Qian pulled Xiao Qi to Lian Man'er.

"Man'er......" As soon as Shen Qian spoke, he heard a cough behind the bookshelf.

Lian Man'er was startled and looked at Goro.

"Ninth Master, the eldest lady called you over." A girl walked in from outside with the curtain lifted, blessed Shen Qian, and said.

"You go and tell your wife, I'll be over later." Shen Qian waved his hand at the little girl and said.

"Ninth Master, the eldest lady told Ninth Master to go immediately." The little girl didn't dare to retreat, but urged again.

"Xiao Jiu, Mrs. called you, why don't you hurry up." Shen Liu's voice came from behind the bookcase.

It turned out that the person who coughed was indeed Shen Liu, and even Man'er didn't know that Shen Liu was there, so he hurriedly winked at Goro, and his fingers secretly pointed behind the bookshelf.

Gorou nodded, confirming that Shen Liu was sitting behind the bookshelf.

Shen Qian was a little reluctant, but he didn't dare not listen to Shen Liu's words, so he walked away anyway.

Lian Man'er was thinking that she should ask Shen Liu to say goodbye, when she heard Shen Liu speak again.

"Man'er, you come."

Lian Man'er agreed, but didn't go inside, but gave Zhang and Lian Zhi'er a look. Zhang and Lian Zhi'er both blessed the bookshelf and said goodbye to the sixth master.

"No courtesy," Shen Liu's voice said, "It's rare to come back, Gorou, you can lead your mother and your sister to look around." ”

Phoenix Tower is the most famous place in Fucheng, but unfortunately not many people can visit here. Zhang and Lian Zhi'er are here for the first time, so it is naturally good to be able to look around. Lian Man'er winked at Goro, and then pulled Xiao Qi around the bookshelf.

The room was extremely warm, Shen Liu sat behind a table, wearing only a homely semi-new robe, no belt, no hat, and thick black hair tied on top of his head with only a hosta.

"Sixth master, you have always been fine." Lian Man'er walked to the table and bent her knees again to Shen Liufu.

"Sit down." Shen Liu glanced at Lian Man'er, and then at Xiao Qi, who followed up, the corners of his mouth curled almost invisibly, and beckoned Lian Man'er to sit down in front of the table.

Lian Man'er thanked her and pulled Xiao Qi to sit down.

"I'll give you something." Shen Liu turned around sideways and took out a carved lacquer box from the side.