As the old saying goes, "people, 100 years old, 80 years old, 60 years old" The ancients also had the name of "60 is longevity, 70 is suo, 80 is old, and 100 years old is the star". Therefore, birthday celebrations mostly start at the age of 60. In the Yue country, there is no age limit on the saying of birthday celebration, as long as the parents are no longer alive, forty, four, five, and fifty can be celebrated, although these small birthdays are not as grand as the sixty and seventy birthdays, but in the Yue country, whether it is a high-ranking official or an ordinary person, they will pay more or less attention, Jiang Xun is about to live the fourth or fifth birthday.

In the past two days, Jiang Xiaobai has been very busy, not only to buy a longevity hall, but also to prepare longevity cakes, longevity noodles, longevity lamps, longevity wine, longevity peaches and other things to be used in the birthday banquet.

Even though Jiang Xun's original intention was to make this fourth or fifth birthday more plain, but when it really came to this day, the Jiang Mansion was still full of lights, firecrackers, and drums.

The birthday was more grand than expected, Jiang Xun smiled helplessly in his heart, and looked at Mrs. Jiang on the side. Needless to say, this must be what Mrs. Jiang meant. At this time, he had changed into a red dress with the word longevity, and was sitting on the longevity hall in the main hall of Jiangfu waiting for the guests who came to celebrate his birthday.

What Jiang Xun didn't expect was that although there were not too many invitations sent out for his birthday this time, people who came to celebrate his birthday came one after another. Because a wine tasting contest of the Zhang family in the past two days has completely launched the name of Wanlixiang, Qinghui has also fallen, and Jiang's status in Dongcheng District can be said to be in full swing. This birthday banquet, almost all the wine shop shopkeepers in Dongcheng District and more than half of the restaurant shopkeepers in Guangfu City came to celebrate their birthdays, and some people who did not receive the invitation also came with them, that is, even the restaurant shopkeeper who had made trouble in front of Jiangfu before was cheeky and wanted to come to the Jiang family, after all, in ancient times, this type of banquet could often add their own business channels.

More and more people came to celebrate their birthdays, and the banquet that the Jiang family had prepared was no longer enough to sit on, so Jiang Xiaobai had to temporarily order his subordinates to buy more than ten more platforms in the courtyard for backup. The congratulatory people first went to the main hall to congratulate Jiang Xun on his birthday and give him a birthday gift, and then found a place to sit down at the banquet on the side.

After a while, I heard the subordinates at the gate shouting: "There is a guest!" ”

It was the shopkeeper of Yunxiang Inn who came to congratulate, he first sent a birthday message to Jiang Xun, and then handed over the birthday gift, and then looked at Jiang Xiaobai who was standing on the side, his eyes were full of appreciation, and said: "When Jiang Gongzi solved two hooligans for the old man in the inn before, I felt that this son must not be simple. No, it didn't take a few days to find out about Wanlixiang. If you want me to say, Jiang Gongzi can be regarded as the best among people. Shopkeeper Jiang and Mrs. Jiang are blessed, if I have a daughter of a similar age, I will marry into your Jiang family no matter what. ”

After Jiang Xun heard this, he smiled, and hurriedly arched his hand and said: "The dragon shopkeeper, it's too famous!" Overrated! Stretch out your hand, "Dragon shopkeeper, please take a seat"

After sending congratulatory words like the shopkeeper Long, there were not a few guests who turned their heads and praised Jiang Xiaobai, and even more said more words when praising Jiang Xiaobai than when he sent a congratulatory message to Jiang Xun, as if Jiang Xiaobai was the protagonist this time, which made him a little embarrassed.

After the shopkeeper left the dragon, Mrs. Jiang bumped Jiang Xun's shoulder, grinned, and whispered: "On your birthday this time, your son has robbed her son of all the limelight." ”

Jiang Xun didn't care, his son was famous in Guangfu City, and he was naturally happy as a father. He also understands that the guests of Jiangfu at this birthday banquet are full of guests, and a lot of credit comes from Jiang Xiaobai.

After accepting the birthday and birthday gifts of many shopkeepers, the auspicious time is approaching, looking around, the banquet set by the Jiang Mansion is almost full of guests, and the Jiang Mansion at this moment can be described as full of friends and all together. Just as Jiang Xun wanted to return to the chief and announce the start of the birthday banquet, he heard someone outside the door shouting and laughing, "It seems that the auspicious time has not yet arrived, I should be considered to have caught up." ”

As soon as he heard this, Jiang Xun was taken aback in his heart, that is, all the guests in the main hall and the courtyard of the banquet, after hearing this voice, their faces were full of surprise, and they couldn't even think of it. The person who came was none other than the Lingnan County Guard-Wang Yunlin.

After Wang Yunlin walked into the courtyard and walked into the main hall, everyone was even more dumbfounded, just because Wang Yunlin not only came, but also brought a birthday gift, and the most unexpected thing was that Wang Yunlin did not come alone, and a young man was next to him. This young man was wearing a purple jade cotton robe, with sideburns like clouds, a pair of eyes like ancient pools, and a straight body. While everyone was surprised by this young man's appearance and temperament, they also understood in their hearts that this person was the son of the current county guard - Wang Ji.

Wang Ji rarely appeared in Guangfu, but Wang Yunlin came to the Jiang family to celebrate his birthday this time, but he also brought Wang Ji over, and the implication was self-evident. This surprised all the guests in the mansion, and at the same time looked at Jiang Xun again, there was already more envy in their eyes. After all, the county guards came to celebrate their birthdays, which is a great honor.

Jiang Xun obviously didn't expect Wang Yunlin to come, he was stunned at first, and then went out to greet him, and said with a respectful smile: "Lord Wang's visit to the Humble House really makes the Humble House shine. ”

Wang Yunlin waved his hand, signaling that Jiang Xun didn't need to be like this, and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Jiang, today you are the protagonist, you are the Shou Xing Gong, and my Sipin County is not worth mentioning in front of the Shou Xing Gong." "On weekdays, the county guards are high-ranking parents, but I didn't expect to have such a funny side, and Wang Yunlin laughed as soon as he spoke.

Then Wang Yunlin asked Wang Wei to present a birthday gift, Jiang Xun naturally didn't dare to accept it, and even said "I can't afford it", so I heard Wang Yunlin pretend to be unhappy and say: "Why can't you afford it!" It is a matter of course to give birthday gifts, and the shopkeeper Jiang can accept other people's birthday gifts, but he doesn't accept mine, this has to be passed on, and others still think that my Wang Yunlin, the parent official, is not satisfactory, even if he gives birthday gifts, the people do not accept them. ”

Speaking of this, Jiang Xun naturally couldn't help but accept it, and hurriedly made a panicked expression and accepted the birthday gift. Seeing Jiang Xun accept the birthday gift, Wang Yunlin smiled and introduced to Jiang Xun: "Dog Wang Ji"

Wang Wei did not put on a domineering posture because of his noble status like ordinary high-ranking disciples, but also respectfully congratulated Jiang Xun on his birthday, making a full respect for the younger generation to the seniors. After Wang Ji finished speaking, he raised his eyes and saw Jiang Xiaobai standing on the side, the two looked at each other, and Wang Ji also showed a pleasant smile.

Jiang Xiaobai also saw Wang Ji for the first time, and he was also as surprised by Wang Ji's appearance and temperament as everyone here. Although it was the first time for the two to meet, they had also fought in secret, and Wang Ji's ability to put on such a respectful and approachable posture was enough to show that his city was extremely deep. Jiang Xiaobai nodded, and also smiled back at Wang Ji.

After the two sides exchanged pleasantries, Jiang Xun invited Wang Yunlin and the two to sit down, and naturally sat at the chairman's table in the main hall. After Wang Yunlin took his seat, Jiang Xun also sat in the chief. At this moment, I heard a clear female voice from outside the door, "Uncle Zhang, hurry up, we won't be able to catch up with the auspicious time for the banquet!" ”

This woman's voice did not cause a commotion like Wang Yunlin's voice, but when this woman stepped into the Jiang Mansion with the middle-aged man, the movement of the guests was much greater than just now.

But seeing that the woman was not very old, she was wearing a long dress with dark green dark flowers, long hair with a shiny shawl, her hair was like a cloud, her complexion was like snow, and a pair of eyes were inlaid with a white goose egg face. As soon as they saw this woman, everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, the face of the world, and the goddess of heaven descended to earth like this. And beside her was a middle-aged man who seemed to be over fifty years old, he was burly and tall, with a dignified appearance, a pair of eyes that shot cold stars, and two curved eyebrows like paint, looking very majestic and high-spirited. The two walked into the courtyard, and someone already recognized them, "It's Zhang Dazhang and Zhang's daughter!" ”

If the appearance of Wang Yunlin and Wang Ji made everyone present dumbfounded, then the appearance of Zhang Yilin and Mu Xiaoshuang was already a bit noisy. Unlike Wang Yunlin who needs to show his head on weekdays, Zhang Jilin often lives in a simple place, and very few people have seen his true face, although Lingnan County has a noble status, but Zhang Jilin is the first businessman in Guangfu City and even Lingnan County, and his status in the hearts of the guests is also lofty, not to mention that most of the guests here are some businessmen, as soon as Zhang Jilin appeared, many people have stood up excitedly, and said in their hearts that this birthday banquet is worth it, and this birthday gift is not a loss! If you can say a few words to Zhang Jilin, it will be even better.

Today's birthday banquet is really a good show, and there are many surprises. This is much beyond Jiang Xun's imagination, and at this moment, his heart, like many people, can no longer be described as shocked and surprised. Jiang Xun hurriedly stood up, and led Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Xiaobai to walk quickly to the door of the main hall to greet him: "Zhang Da shopkeeper!" ”

Zhang Jilin had already stepped forward with Mu Xiaoshuang, and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Jiang, I am here to celebrate my birthday, today you are the host, I am a guest, there is no need to be so polite" is consistent with what Wang Yunlin said at the beginning.

Mu Xiaoshuang seems to have dressed up specially today, and she looks even more beautiful and moon-like, standing next to Zhang Jilin at this moment, there is no naughtiness that Jiang Xiaobai was common before, I saw her hands put together on her waist, squatted slightly, and then Ying Ying smiled and said: "I wish the Jiang shopkeeper Taishan is not old, Fuhai is infinitely old, and the east wind intends to rejuvenate the youth" As soon as the greetings came out, everyone applauded, and Mu Xiaoshuang at this time showed everyone's beautiful posture in his gestures, and even Jiang Xiaobai was dumbfounded.

After the birthday speech was finished, Mu Xiaoshuang presented a birthday gift, only to see that it was Zhang Xinjian, not only Jiang Xun, but everyone present was curious about what was written in it, so they heard Mu Xiaoshuang say again: "This is the cooperation agreement between the Zhang family and the Jiang family, I wish the two families a happy and long cooperation" As soon as the words came out, everyone was shocked, and when they looked at Jiang Xun again, their eyes were already full of jealousy.

When Jiang Xun heard Mu Xiaoshuang say this, his heart was also happy, and he thanked him again and again, and invited the guests to take a seat. Mrs. Jiang liked Mu Xiaoshuang when she saw it, so she took Mu Xiaoshuang's little hand and said with a smile: "Miss Mu came to my side, this girl is really beautiful, just like a fairy."

Mu Xiaoshuang also smiled and replied: "Mrs. Jiang is, she is so well maintained, if she hadn't known it a long time ago, I would have regarded you as Jiang Xiaobai's sister." Mu Xiaoshuang was so good at talking, and Mrs. Jiang laughed even more, and then the two talked about their daughter's family.

Zhang Jilin sat down as the chairman, and when he saw that Wang Yunlin was also there, he made a series of them, and said with a smile: "Lord Wang is also there!" This time, Zhang really came to the right place. Wang Yunlin also bowed back: "Zhang Da shopkeeper." ”

As soon as Mu Xiaoshuang entered the door, Wang Jida's eyes have been on Mu Xiaoshuang, he has also heard of Mu Xiaoshuang's name, but he didn't expect Mu Xiaoshuang's temperament to be dusty, like a hibiscus out of the water. Wang Wei had never met a good-looking woman in Guangfu City before, and from the moment he saw Mu Xiaoshuang, he had made up his mind in his heart, and after he went back, he asked his father to go to the Zhang family to propose marriage, and only the daughter of the Zhang family was worthy of his identity as the son of the county guard, and only Mu Xiaoshuang's appearance could be called his handsome and chic.

The firecrackers outside the door finally rang out, and someone shouted loudly, "The auspicious time has come", and saw Jiang Xun standing up in the chief, first bowed his hand to everyone, and then said loudly: "This is Jiang's fourth or fifth birthday, everyone came to congratulate me on his birthday, which really flattered Jiang and was grateful, especially Lord Wang and Zhang Da Shopkeeper..."

After that, everyone applauded, and the birthday banquet officially began. The sound of drums in the hall, the sheng flute is everywhere, the silk and bamboo are singing, and there are also dancers dancing to help the fun, the scene is extremely lively, everyone has toasted to Jiang Xun, and the atmosphere has reached its peak.

After a while, Jiang Xiaobai felt a little too drunk, and wanted to go out to relieve himself, as soon as he went out, he saw a familiar figure, this figure was looking around in the courtyard, Jiang Xiaobai smiled when he saw this person, stepped forward and patted the person's shoulder and said, "Senior!" ”

This person is the old man who was stealing wine and drinking in Jiang Mansion a few days ago, the old man turned around and saw that it was Jiang Xiaobai, he also grinned, and said, "Little friend, we meet again!" ”

"Hiccup" Jiang Xiaobai burped, and saw that the old man was coming alone, and he was still sneakily looking around, so he said, "Why didn't the seniors follow Zhang Da Shopkeeper, hurry up, follow me into the main hall, and the people in Zhang's Mansion are inside." Then he took the old man's hand.

The old man's figure flashed, but he pulled Jiang Xiaobai aside and said in a low voice: "Shhh Can't let the two of them know I'm coming! Seeing that Jiang Xiaobai was confused, he looked at himself with puzzled eyes, so he added, "They called me before, I can't come, but.... I can't stand the smell of wine from your Jiang Mansion, just..."The expression was full of embarrassment.

Jiang Xiaobai rolled his eyes, and soon understood the meaning of the old man's words, blinked, and said with a smile: "Senior, I understand!" Xiaobai, this will take you to the west courtyard to drink. ”

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai so upright, the old man's embarrassed face instantly smiled, praised Jiang Xiaobai again and again, and then said mysteriously: "Seeing that you kid is so good at doing it, the old man will reward you with a word."

"What?" Jiang Xiaobai said with a puzzled expression.

"In this banquet, there is a smell of murder!"

"Killing?!" Jiang Xiaobai looked puzzled, and didn't understand why the old man said this, but seeing the old man's playful expression at this time, he secretly said in his heart that this old man was like an old naughty boy, and his words were sometimes serious and sometimes absurd, so he didn't take it to heart, took the old man to the West Courtyard, and after relieving himself, he returned to the main hall.