Chapter 402: Birthday Cake
In the Taoist guest room, Guo Shao sat on a chair and took a long breath, and wiped his sweat with his sleeve. Fu Jinzhan stood in front of him, brushing away the wet green silk that was sticking to the corners of his mouth with his fingers, and pulled it to the top of his head and then put on his head. Her placket was open, the bodice inside was messy, her round shoulders were covered with sweat and shining white, she saw that Guo Shao was still staring at herself, so she silently pulled the placket and tied her belt.
"Marigold pretends to be the second sister, come home with me." Guo Shao couldn't help but suggest.
Fu Jinzhan was bending down and pulling down the trouser legs curled up at his ankles under his robe, and shook his head with a red face and said, "It will be discovered, those people in your family who serve the second sister, can you still tell who is who?" ”
Guo Shao didn't force it, feeling that he would indeed be discovered. That close servant Yuqing grew up with the second sister since he was a child, and he must have seen it at once, even the two concubines in the family often stayed with the second sister, and it was easy to distinguish.
Fu Jinzhan said softly: "It's not early, you will send me back to the palace in a while." ”
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In the palace, the second sister Fu didn't know what to say that day, so she didn't go home and continued to stay in the palace. This did not affect Guo Shao's routine, on the afternoon of the third day, he went home from the front of the palace, took back the things he had ordered in the pastry shop on the way, and took a food box basket to put it.
Dong Zunyu's family invited a dinner, because today's relatives have to be on duty, and they can only go to celebrate Mrs. Gao's birthday after going down.
In addition to preparing this pastry, Guo Shao also prepared fifty yuan as a gift. He took a shower and changed out of the military uniform he was wearing, and wore a more breathable flax suit. When I was ready, I saw that it was still sunny outside, and it was unusually hot, so I spent time in a cool room.
At this time, Guo Shao took out the pair of round earrings from the bag, thought about it, took out a small mahogany box from the cabinet, and put the earrings in. The wooden box rested on the table, Guo Shao took a look, then turned out a red silk ribbon, tied the box and tied a bow on it. Now he was very satisfied.
When it was approaching, Guo Shaocai took his things and rode to Dong Zunyu's mansion without hurrying.
Sure enough, there were not many guests, that is, Gao Huaide and his wife, Dong Zunzhi and some family members of the Dong family. The Dong family should still have relatives, but they are not in Tokyo. The appearance of the house is not a banquet, it should be a family banquet, Guo Shao is really happy to be able to participate in their families.
Mrs. (Dong Gao's) and Dong Zunzhi and others greeted them outside the hall door, Guo Shao saw that he hadn't seen his sister for a long time, but she was more plump, perhaps because she lived a life of brocade clothes and jade food slaves and maids after returning to Tokyo, and raised them well. She is in her thirties, very tall, and her face is naturally not delicate, but it is very atmospheric, but her eyes are big and beautiful, and her facial features are good; The Gao family actually looks good, otherwise he wouldn't have been robbed by the Khitan. If people like Yang Yue'e, who is as gentle as water, look like a plate of delicate dim sum, then Mrs. Gao will give people the feeling of big fish and big meat.
She wore a red underskirt, no different from the ordinary noblewoman of the family; But her tall stature and plump figure add a wild temperament to her. Of course, the skin of the righteous sister in her thirties does not feel as delicate as that of the young lady, but her appropriate light makeup still makes some details look very vibrant; The pampered life also made her face look very ruddy. Coupled with her more and more plump self-cultivation, her bulging breasts seem to be about to burst her top, and it looks like she is on par with Jing Niang.
"A little courtesy is not a respect." Guo Shao smiled and asked people to bring a box up, and it took a small box to fit it fifty times.
Gao glared at him, with a smile and a little complaint, but it made people look very ecstatic, "It's all your own family, what is your younger brother doing with this thing?"
When Guo Shao saw this look, his mood was a little complicated for a while. He inevitably remembered the absurd incident with the Gao family a long time ago, although the Gao family said that it had never happened, and he never mentioned it in the future, but who could easily forget it...... And that complaining look is the attitude that only very close people have, which makes Guo Shao feel embarrassed in front of people, but also enjoy this feeling of closeness.
Of course, there is no harm at all, the Gao family is a close relative of the two forbidden army generals, and a good relationship is something that everyone wants.
Gao Huaide clasped his fists and saluted, smiling and greeting. Dong Zunzhi also said: "What other gifts does my uncle give, please come inside." ”
Guo Shao felt uncomfortable every time he heard a big man of this age who was not much different from himself call his uncle, and he was not used to it.
At this time, Gao Huaide introduced his wife, Dong Zunyu, to his wife one by one. Guo Shao politely saluted and followed into the hall. Outsiders, even friends, are generally not invited to family banquets, which is why there are female relatives who participate, and the relationship is not at that point is not allowed to meet other people's family members.
A group of people sat down at a round table, Guo Shao put the food box in his hand on the table, and immediately opened the lid. A plate-shaped "birthday cake" is a bit different from a modern cake, but it looks similar. The materials inside should not be much different, but the cream applied on the outside makes the appearance look very similar.
This thing is obviously quite unusual, Gao looked over and saw that the cake was written with a few words in red jam: Congratulations on the birthday.
"Yo!" Gao exhaled happily, "Brother Xian really has a heart. ”
The people around also came to watch strangely, and the woman didn't talk and laughed and talked to Gao. Guo Shao calmly took out three thicker candles from the box, three thinner candles, and there were sharpened bases underneath the candles. He put the candle on the cake and said with a smile: "A little carving insect skill, I just want to make my sister happy, and I should be happy on my sister's birthday today." ”
Gao smiled from ear to ear: "I have a younger brother, and I am not as good as you, a righteous brother." Of course, Gao Huaide was not angry on the side.
Guo Shao took the candle and lit it on the lampstand, lit the candle on the cake, and said: "Let's bless the righteous sister today, on this good day, you close your eyes and make a wish, and then blow out the candle, it is very effective." That's what is fashionable in my hometown. ”
Gao's cheeks were red, and he closed his eyes a little shyly in a very obedient manner. Guo Shao suddenly clapped his hands and sang: "I wish you a happy birthday, I wish you a happy birthday......"
The people around him burst out laughing when they heard his funny singing. Gao Shi opened her eyes when she heard this, Guo Shaoyang raised her chin to signal, and she pursed her vermilion lips again and closed her eyes gently.
"I'm going to blow out all the candles in one go, so pay attention." Guo Shao said with a smile.
Gao Shi looked at Guo Shao and then at the lit candle, and then blew it over. At this time, Guo Shao took out a wooden box from his arms, "There is also a small gift, please Sister Yi." ”
"You're really out of shape." Gao glanced at the people around him embarrassedly, and had to accept it after a little hesitation. She was slightly embarrassed, but when she came out like this, all her relatives looked at her and was valued, so it was not a bad thing to think about it.
Gao Shi took a look, pulled the red ribbon very easily, looked at the earrings inside and pondered for a moment. A woman next to her was curious to look, but Gao suddenly closed the box and put it into her arms with a flushed face.
Guo Shao took out a knife at this time and instigated Gao's to cut the cake and distribute it to her family who celebrated her birthday. With such nonsense, everyone is not very particular, and for a while they talked and laughed, and all kinds of jokes and jokes.
The slaves and maids put all kinds of delicacies and wines on the table one after another, and the cups were staggered. As soon as there was wine, Gao Huaide and Dong Zunzhi were also energetic, and the rhetoric of persuading wine was surprising, and Guo Shao was not an opponent at all.
At this time, it was getting late, and the night outside had completely fallen, and the red and yellow light of the lanterns in the hall was even more beautiful, and the wine table was noisy.
The women were just eating and laughing, and then watching the three men drink and have fun. Gao Huaide said: "I have tasted the wine, let's carry out the wine order." What kind of liquor does Guo Du like to play? ”
He was not familiar with anything about the liquor order of this era. He is a general who quickly climbed up from the bottom, how can he compare with the generals from the family in this aspect? But Guo Shao has a way...... If the rules are against you, you can make your own.
"I've got a more interesting way to play." Guo Shao said with a smile.
Gao Huaide waited with great interest. Guo Shaodao: "Are there dice in the house?" ”
Dong Zunzhi directly beckoned a slave to come over, and gave an order, and the slave hurriedly left.
In a short time, the slave maid brought the dice and the dice cylinder to the wine table. Guo Shao took five dice and threw them in the dice cylinder and shook them: "This kind of play is called backgammon (big talk dice)." ”
The two of them were very interested when they heard it, and the name was really good. Gao Huaide asked, "How did you rise step by step?" ”
Guo Shaosui explained the rules, and everyone listened to it, Gao Huaide and Dong Zunzhi were still a little confused. Gao Shi smiled and said, "I know what it means, Brother Xian, I'll bet with you a few times and let them see." ”
"Very good, after a while everyone has learned, we can divide into two teams. I am in a team with General Gao and Dong Zunyu, and you women are in a team. Otherwise, the two ladies didn't drink the wine, and after a while, they said that the righteous sister was not considerate. Guo Shao laughed.
The woman next to Gao said: "We rarely drink alcohol, and it's not good for women to get drunk, but we don't blame my sister." ”
So Guo Shao and Gao shook one of the dice, Gao opened the dice with his hand over his head, raised his gaze, and glanced at Guo Shao: "No peeping!" ”
Guo Shao laughed, opened the dice and took a look: "Five five." ”
"Isn't it going up?" Gao Shi Dao.
Guo Shao said: "I have good points, so I shout high." ”
Gao smiled: "You lied to me, right?" She thought about it, and subconsciously bent her index finger under her lips, but her posture was indescribably delicate. Guo Shao couldn't help but look at her a few more times.