Chapter 269: Birthday Celebration (Part I)
Not much. Sure enough, the servant brought a large wine glass. It is carved from bamboo roots. It's dozens of times larger than an ordinary wine glass.
Mingzhu ordered the glass to be filled. Pointing to the wine in the cup, he smiled and said, "I know that Liang Fen doesn't drink alcohol. Tea is always used as a substitute for wine during banquets. Today. You take this drink. I'll save Wu Hancha for you."
Rong Ruowen heard Mingzhu's words. Shouted: "Ama ......"
Rong Ruocai exported. Gu Zhenguan had already picked up the wine glass with both hands, and poured it with his head up. I drank most of it in one go. Because it was poured too quickly. Choke on your throat. Coughing incessantly. Holding an unsteady cup. Spilled all over. But he still wants to drink the wine.
Chang Ning and Rong Ruo were both moved. Even the first-class duke who sat upright next to him sprayed. I was also deeply moved when I saw this scene.
Mingzhu saw Gu Zhenguan raise his glass and wanted to continue drinking. Hurriedly reached out and snatched the cup. Smiled and sighed: "Enough. I'm just playing tricks on you. You really don't drink it. Won't I save Wu Hancha?"
Mingzhu places the cup on the table. Seeing Rong Ruo and the others, the three of them looked at him with earnest eyes. Laughing: "This matter is actually very simple. Since the emperor already has the heart to let him come back. That's the top thing. According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty. The Criminal Department also said well today. Such cases would not have been subject to amnesty. But not forgiveness. but redeemable."
When the three of them heard this, they suddenly realized. Gu Zhenguan hurriedly asked, "How to redeem the law."
Mingzhu continued: "You guys go to the Ministry of Works first. Ask for quotes. Let's make up a sum of money on behalf of Mr. Wu and hand it over. Took the receipt. And then to the Criminal Department. This is also stated in the laws of the Qing Dynasty. The Criminal Department must not leave it in trouble. Then a piece of paper was sent to Ningguta. Mr. Wu came back."
After listening to Mingzhu's words. Up to this point. All three were stunned.
The first-class prince Pall sat next to him and listened to Mingzhu's words. I can't help but laugh and praise: "Ming Xiang has been in the dynasty for several years. Sure enough, I am familiar with the laws of our Qing Dynasty. I'm waiting for a good student to admire." Say goodbye and raise a glass.
Mingzhu smiled and excused herself from the praise, but drank the wine in the glass.
Pall's gaze kept falling on Rong Ruo. Previously, when he was an official in the court. He was the Minister of the Interior of the Guard. It's Rong Ruo's top boss. Since then, he has admired Rong Ruo. It's been a few years. See you today. Not only the temperament is still there. And with age. There is a bit of stability added to the temperament. I like it more and more.
Mingzhu knows that Pall likes Rong Ruo. He said, "Sexuality. See the prince here. Don't toast yet."
Listen to it. Hurriedly stepped forward and took the lamp with his own hands. I poured a full cup for Pall and filled myself with a full cup. He raised his glass with both hands and said, "Rong Ruo respects the prince." Then he raised his head and drank the wine.
Pall squirted down the toasting wine. smiled and patted Rong Ruo's shoulder and said, "I'll see you when I go back to Beijing this time. And a lot of interest. I look at you coldly, and now you are quite important in the court. I'm old with you, Amma. See you have such a great result. I can't help but sigh. The afterlife is terrifying."
Rong Ruo and Pall squirt pleasantries. Mingzhu and Pall sprayed Prince Gong Changning to sit at the table. Chang Ning only said a few polite words. but refuses to drink. On the side, he looked coldly at Pall and pulled Rong Ruo to talk idly. I watched it for a short time. The corners of Chang Ning's lips unconsciously hooked a thin smile. Blinked the little black bean eyes. And the look in the eyes. But I can't help but give birth to a gloomy color.
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After a few autumn rains. It's getting colder. Morning class time. The crescent moon and the official feather have to be clothed in a thin coat. Huai Sleeve also instructed Jian Yue to put the study on a charcoal fire earlier. lest the people be cold;
This morning's class is over. Aunt Su Mala walked in. Huai Sleeve was overjoyed to see it. took a few steps forward to greet the courtyard and said, "Aunt Su Ma, why is she free to come to me today."
Su Malagu smiled and stretched out her hand to the crescent moon and Guan Zhaoyu standing in front of the door of the study and said, "It's not you two abrasive students yet. I have to come. But they don't explain what's going on."
Huai Sleeve raised his eyes to look at the crescent moon and Guan Zhaoyu. I saw the two of them standing in front of the door of the room, frowning and winning. I don't know what the two of them have in their stomachs.
The three of them welcomed Su Malagu into the house. Yingxue offers tea. Su Mala Gu sat down and asked with a smile: "Now you should always tell. What are the orders of the people who have sent me here?"
Neither of them had ever heard anything to say. So I'm curious.
The crescent moon and Guan Zhaoyu looked at each other. I couldn't help but laugh.
Huai Sleeve knows that these two girls are both lively. Now the two of them are together. Naturally, you should always find ideas to have fun. See this today. Most likely, the two of them came up with an interesting idea again. The tunnel is feigned annoyed. Said solemnly: "What are you two bothering Aunt Su Ma. Don't speak out yet. Sneaky. He put us both in a gourd; Don't say it again. We're going to ignore it."
Say it. He took Aunt Su Mala's hand and said with a smile: "Aunt came to me so easily. Let's not waste our efforts with them. I'll take you around the garden in the back. I've planted some new flowers. I was thinking of asking you to enjoy it." Say it. Secretly winked at Aunt Su Mala few times.
Su Malagu is so smart. Immediately understood the meaning of the sleeve. got up and smiled: "What you said is exactly what I wanted. Let's go, then." With that, the two walked out of the study holding hands. He actually hung the crescent moon and the official Zhao Yu in the local area, and ignored them all.
The crescent moon and the official Zhaoyu saw that the two of them were leaving. Hurriedly blocked the door. The crescent moon smiled and was inserted between the sleeve and Aunt Su Mala. Stretched out his arm to hold the two of them and said, "Good master. Good aunt. Naturally, we have something to ask you for. Sit down first. Listen to us both over a cup of tea."
Huai Sleeve and Su Mala Gu looked at each other and smiled. Sitting down again. Listen to what the two of them are going to do.
The crescent moon first asked Huai Sleeve and said, "Master still remembers when he was in the Chengde Pavilion. Did you teach me to sing the Kunqu opera "The Peony Pavilion"?"
Huai Sleeve nodded and said, "This is naturally remembered."
The crescent moon then said, "At that time, I originally learned what I planned to sing to my ancestors. But then one thing after another. I didn't have the heart to concentrate on studying drama. And I left it behind."
Listen to this. I think of the things when Chengde was in charge. Nodding slightly.
Guan Zhaoyu picked up the conversation and said, "The day before yesterday. I mentioned to the crescent moon that it will be the birthday of our ancestors in a few days. Thinking about how to prepare a birthday gift for your ancestors. I'm really worried. The crescent moon suddenly spoke of this stubble. I thought. The ancestors actually lacked nothing. But since doing Shou. It's nothing more than a lively picture. Why don't we rehearse a play ourselves. Bo her old man is happy. It's better than the troupe from outside."
"Exactly. That's what we're talking to you about." Crescent Moon echoed.
Huai Sleeve and Su Mala Gu heard her say this. At first I was slightly surprised. But think about it. It's a doable thing.
Aunt Su Mala nodded with a smile and said, "This idea is indeed good. One comes. The ancestors did not lack anything. It doesn't matter how much money we spend. It's nothing more than icing on the cake. just add an unnecessary object to her old man's house; Second. Although the old ancestor is old now. On the contrary, the more afraid of loneliness. I always want to be accompanied by someone. Also love to be lively. Especially long live the lord. The princess and several princes of Baylor. Still or who will come to greet you one day. She was in a great mood throughout the day. Thus. I think if we prepare for this birthday gift. It must be the most pleasing to her."